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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-04-18
e. Marvellous Invention.

| Mr.. Christopher J.. Wilson. oi
Macon, Ga, bas invented and obtain.
ed letters patent on an improved
saw, which the Telegraph and Mes
senger thinks will produce O revolu--
ton in the world of mechanical pro-
cesses. He has al invention which,
if properly managed, will be very
valuable and take rank with tho
first Inventions Of the age. The new
principle on which his patent Issued
Consists in SO arranging the teeth of
the saw that it acts not only as saw
bus as q plane, and the wood on
leaving it is in dressed condition, as
fit had passed through q planning
machine, or been dressed with a
plane in the hands Of an experienced
carpenter. = -
The saw is arranged with sets of
teeth' three in n set, with what is
Known as clearing tooth in front
and two cutting teeth in the rear, one
beVeled on the ono edo and the 9TH
or on the opposite side, and in the
movement Or rotation, al the case
may by, the wood and with it the
roughness is cleared away, and the
surface lett as smooth as if planed
and ready for building purposes aud
the painters brush. Specimens OF
the work in various kinds of wood
present the same uniform surface
The hard yellow pine the soft white
pine, poplar, in tact, all kinds, arc
dressed with equal facility.
The advantage Of anch a saw are
numberless- Weather boarding can
DO taken directly from the saw mill
and put up without the tedious and
expensive delay of planning; common
fences can be painted and thereby
rendered doubly durable. Gross
ties will last twice as long and be nc
more expensive when gotten out by
this method. But the greatest saw
ing will be in the matter of sawed
shingles. 1t is we'll known that
these shingles are less durable than
split ones. This is because the
rough surface catches aud retains
moisture. BY the Wilson saw this
will be entirely obviated, and this
kind Of roofing maze as lasting as
any.
Timber dressed with shls saw will
be more durnbles will present more
regular ana accurate surface, econo-
mize tho raw material, besides many
other advantages too numerous to
mention. Labor will also be tre-'
mendously leesened, aud the Oost OF
buildings thereby reduced. The beel
mechanics and exports who have OK,
amined the invention pronounce il
just the thing which has long bocr
needed, and predict chat It will re-
volutionize the present methods OF
dressing timber.
Mr.. Wilson, who has been work
ing on the saw for several years, has
at laet perfected it, and since obtain
lug his patent has had some fiatter-
ing offers for his invention, but no
feels its merit, and Is honlding on.--
1t will be big thing when devel.
opcd.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-04-18

A school boy gave his teacher this
illustrative definition Of 'reeponsi-
bility. Boys has two buttons for
their s'peuders so's to keep their
pants up. When one button comes
off, why there's deal af RESPONSE
bili'y Ies:ing on the other button a."
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1878-04-18

Withoptra word he. launched int,
the boiling current, and was soor
fighting his way toward the centra
pier, upon which the toll-keeperl
house stood. After desperate et-
for and many narrow escapes he
reached the place, and tue, frightened
Keeper at once attempted to step in,
unmindful of the fate of his wife and
child. .,. .. =
Keep back!' shouted the man in
the boat, and givingit turn, nearly
precipitating the toll-keeper in the
boiling flood. Il can take but one
at time, and Aida must Scome
frst.' 49,.
They then knew their brave res
cuer was Paul Weimer. Knowing
that reinonstrance was useless, the
father helped his daughter into tho
boat. AS itwas showed off from the
pier, the girl exclaimed. my moth.
.erl Will you not save my mother2'
III God spares me, I will return
for her. replied, the dolivo, er, and
therbent all his energies to getting
safely back to land.
This accomplished, he delive, ed
Aida into the hands of sympathizing
women, and second time attempt-
cd the dangerous passage.
Prov idence once more crowned
his efforts and he reached the pier in
safety, when the keeper, in whom all
affection seemed dead, tried at once
to step into the boat. ..-
Your wife first!' cried Paul, lift
ing an oar, and haif,ernpted to strike
'he cowardly wretch, who stepped
back i'll dispair.
As the boat departed, the toll
keeper teured the young man would
leave him to his tate, and he knew
ne deserved nothing better at his
hands, SO he cried o,'t in anguish.
If you return for me, Paul, Aida
shall be yours with my blessing.'
No answer was heard in return
and the poor wretch feared his last
chance Was gone.
Once more the title ark, with its
precious human freight, approached
the shore, AMI Aida, clasped her
mother in her arms.
Hereafter / live only for you,
Paulr exclaimed the. Qreatful girl,
as the youth stood q moment 40
breathe, before again breasting the
torrent. One kiss on her cheek
sealed the contract, anu he was off
for the third time on his errand of
mercy.
The poor keeper on the pier could
hardly believe his senses, as he saw
Paul return, and completely hum
bled, he silently took his seat in the
little boat. Tboy had not yet
reached the shore, when the pier on
which the house had stood, tottered
and fell into the boiling whirlpool;
but the frail boat proVidentially
reached land in safety, and the fath~
er Was restored to his wife and
daughter.
Prayers and thanks were poured
out upon the head Of the brave de-
liverer. Count Rudolph FASTENED
to offer his purse of gold, which was
refused with dignity.
'The hazards Of my life cannot be
purchased he explained; 'and char
ity | do not need; besides am more
than repaid for all my efforts in
thus gaining the desire of my
heart
The Count looked slightly euvious,
but determined on generosity, be
bestowed Lis purpose f>gold upon
tho poor toll keeper whose all had
boen swallowed up in the tumult OF
water.
Soon afterwards, Paul Weimcr
led hie bride to tho alfar op6 L;e
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II got me down in thought pros
tound--tbis maxim wise drew: It's
easier for you to love a gal than maik
a gal lovo yoU," .n.. .,
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How He CONQUERED.

was the toll-keeper's daughter and
lived on the bridge which spanned
the broad river below his mountain
home. Aida was naturally a CO.
quette, and her fathers position
opened way tor the indulgence Of
this disposition to al unlimited ex-
tent, 80 that her lovers were mum
bered by the dozen, add even Count
Rndolphin himself failed not to cast
an admiriug glance upon tho fair
girl in his frequent journeys across
the bridge. Still she was by no
means Indifferent to manly charms of
Raul Weimer, and che declared to
her mother that there WAS not, in all
the province, as bright a pair of eyes
as Paul's black orbs. AS it was i'm
possible TO deny this, the mother
merely said it was q pity did not
employ them oftenor in searching out
the insects that destroyed his vines
than in sighting the chamois upon
the beights.
. And his figure, too,' persisted the
girl, who declared to uphold Paul,
now that another has spoke against
him.
'Dld you ever sec a more magnif~
cent formed man, mother2'
'Oh that is we'll enough, but his
p toi IN is climbing over crags and pre-
cipicos in search Of tho wild goat,
when he should have been digging in
his vincyard.'
Aida knew this was trne enough,
so She made no reply, yet, among
all her saitors, NONE occupied 50
many Of her secret thoughts rs Inc
dark-eyed Paul, and The day on
which her father turned him from
their door. and ordered him never to
enter it again was a sad Ole for her,
although she would not acknowledge
that she loved him.
- Young Weimer was rendered des-
perate by this proceedings, and be-
came wilder in consequence. The
poor chamois had reason to curse the
toll-kecper's cruelty, for Paul now
hunted them with a relentless zeal,
and more than ever neglected his
vineyard.
The mills of the Gods grind Slows
ly,' but each ones turn comes at last,
and those WHO care not what others
suffer have personal sufcripgs thrust
npon him.
The winter was passing and the
toll~keeper had begun rejoicing at
the prospect of the return of spring.
The river was still frozen, but the
south wind blew warm and balmv,
and there had been warm rains upon
the tnountains, SO that the ice was
soon expected 10 disappear. Tie
family returned to rest as usual, and
were enjoying the peaceful sleep
that follows day of labor, when
sudden and terrible awakening came
upon them. The elements were
raging, and their house shaking to
its foundations, and the crash of tall
ing arches greeted their ears. The
trembling man sought the roof of his
house and discovered that the bridge
at either end had been swept away,
and he and his family were prisoners
in tho midst of aowhirl pool that every
instant threatened destruction. He
cried aloud for help, and his voice
was heard above the roar of the Gle.
ments by a crowd of Mortified gaz-
ers on the rivers bank, but no one
dared to face the destruction in going
to his aid. Count Rudolph rode up
in haste, and in his hand a purse.
Five hundred crowns to any one
who attempts their rescue,' shouted
he, but no one moved, and destruc-
tion seemed inevitable.
A stir in the crowd announces O
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-14
A Narrow Escape.

On Wednesday forenoon OF last week, party
consisting Of J. II. Ransom Of Mortified, Fred
Kimball Of Bellows Falls, Edward Dewey, Theo-
dore Dewey and Joseph Fisher OF Montpelier,
with three boys children of George Atkins and
f. d. Hyde OF Montpelier, and J. Y. Breakbill OF
Poughkeepsle N. Y, were ont on the lake from
Camp Watson, in Milton, in the yacht belonging
to the camp. They were out mile or more from
shore, when a sudden squal came up and struck
their sail just as they going to tack about"
and head for the camp. The yacht was capsized
and the entire party thrown into the water. Sew
eral persons ut camp were watching the yacht
when she went over, and In less time than II takes
to tell it three boats had started for the Of
the disaster. The first boat to reach the yacht
was manned by Joseph Bean and Mark Phillips.
The task Of rescuing the endangered party was
difficult one, but Mr. Bean managed II in n credit
able and efficient manner. The sea was very
heavy, and the boats could not get very near
together without adding to the danger; but Mr..
Bean, by his GOODNESS and frmness, kept matters
under his control until all were lifted into the
boats. Fred Kimbal and Theodore Dewey, both
good swimmers, distinguished themselves and
won the gratitude Of the whole camp by their
efforts TO keep those who could not swim above
water till help came. The scene on shore mean
while was beyond description. The mothers and
wives Of those in the boat were, of course, almost
frantic, and the suspense was simply terrible.
When the news was brought by an incoming boat
which had passed the yacht that all were saved,
cheer upon cheer rent the air, and all hearts were
turned in gratitude to the merciful God who had
saved them from so dire calamity. The rescued
party were brought to shore as quickly as pos
sbe and tenderly cared for None of them were
much the worse for the accident excepting J. II.
Ransom who was struck by the yacht when she
went over and considerably hurt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-14
Grange Items.

THE secretary OF the Vermont State Grange re-
more members by initiation, during the quarter
ending June Both, than during any similar quar-
ter since the oranges were started in Vermont
The prospect is that there will be q general revi-
val Of interest in the grange movement through
out the country during the coming fall and winter
CENTRAL VERMONT COUNCIL, Patrons of Hus-
bandry meets at Snowsville in Braintree, Tues
day, August 9th, at ten o'clock A. NJ All mem
bers of the order are invited to attend. We have
been assured that the programme for the order
Of exercises will be good one, and we request
Snowsville Grange to send it to the county papers
for publication next week, or at as early date
AS possible.
THE grange at West Berlin held public meet
ing at their hall, Wednesday evening, August
eth, to discuss the question, "What shall we do
to rid our fields OF potato bugs2' L. n Ellis,
Worthy Master Of the grange, presided. After
singing and prayer, the meeting was addressed by
C. +. Dewey, r. W. Strong, L. N. Ellis, O. Fits,
A. S. Libbey, William Brown and d. f. Boyden,
each giving their experience with potato bugs
One man used four pounds of Paris green upon
acre, at another time he used 1t at the rate OF
one pound to three acres, and found it killed the
bugs. Nearly every speaker claimed that they
had used too much at first In some places the
Paris green had injured the potato tops. sum
mary of the conclusions arrived at by the speak
ers are, first, that it is best to apply the Paris
green by sprinklng in upon the tops with water
with a small broom made of spruce or some ever
green tree, dipping it into the pail and sprnlsling
IA In ch ba,
ing very fine nose made for that purpose; second,
if iudiciously applied pound will be sufficient to
use upon two or three acres or to sprinkle upon
one acre two or three times; third, that it is i'm
possible for farmer to raise potatoes and have a
fair crop If he pick off the beetles, as tramplng
among and brushing the tops will iniure their
growth and the quantity and quality of the pota-
toes in the field
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-14
Fatal Shooting.

Weare panied beyond expression TO record an
accidental shooting, which occurred at st. Leon
Springs on Thursday morning last, whereby Mr.
Fred l.. Ely, son of the late George W. Ely, OF st.
Johnsbury, and for seven or eight years cashier
Of the Mortified National Bank, was mortaly
wounded It seems that a small party Of young
men, guests at the Springs, had gone ont for pis-
toll practice, when Mr. Albert Twombly, from
1yndonyille, having some difficulty in adjusting
the cylinder OF his pistol, dropped on one knee
the better to effect his object; whereupon Mr. Ely
stepped In front of him to witness and assist in
the adjustment. At this unfortunate moment
cartridge exploded in the cylinder, without pass
ing through the barrel, and entered the groin Of
Mr. Ely, In an upward direction. The wounded
man was assisted TO the house, medical attendance
summoned, and all possible means used to extract
the ball and save the young mans life-but alas,
in vain. DR. Newell of St. Johnsbury, and DR.
Thayer, of Burlington, we understand, were
among his medical attendants. lie fingered until
Monday afternoon, entirely conscious, when he
calmly and peacefully yielded up his life. Two
of his brothers were present to cheer his last days
and the sorrowing guests at the Springs did all in
their power for his comfort The body was
brought TO St. Johnsbury on Tuesday, and we learn
the funeral will be held to-day Wednesday,. Mr..
Ely was an exceedingly efficient and popular cash
Ter, and was universally beloved in town. His
age was not far from thirty years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-14

TORNADO IN CoSsEorIoUT.-A terrible tor
nado passed over Wallingford, Conn, Friday even
ing OF last week. which blew over houses, up
rooted trees, and caused the greatest devastation
Oyerthrty people were killed and forty wounded
Forty dwellings and fifty barns were demolished
The tornado was confined TO belt of territory
half mile In width, and seemed TO last but a mo-
ment, but its results were frightful; nothing was
left standing, and each side of It's track lesser
damage was done, chimneys especially suffering
The Catholic church and the new brick school
building were totally destroyed Fires were COM
muncated to the ruins in many cases, and but for
the rain that Immediately followed the horror Of
the affair would have been greatly increased.
The losses included not only human beings but
also the stock of the unfortunates, cows and
horses being killed In considerable numbers,
The money loss will not rise above one hundred
thousand dollars, az the buildings swept down
were mostly of the cheaper class The loss OF the
Catholic church will not fall 80 heavily upon the
society for the reason that new church Is nearly
completed The larger portion OF the dead were
buried on Sunday, the funeral service being q
general one, Most OF the victims were Catholics
Wallingiord IL town Of some five thousand in
habitants situated six miles south OF Merden
and the same distance north of New Haven, and
Is principally known TO the world as the seat OF
the Oneida branch community
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-14
Items Of Interest.

THE paper mill of Vernon Brothers, at North
ampton, Mass, was destroyed by fire on the Sth,
involving a loss of about S112,000.
FTTY-FIvE people were killed and thrty-one
wounded by the magazine explosion at Fratesti,
Roumania, on Wednesday of last week.
Mr. SANKEY sails for Great Britain the latter
part of next month, to revisit old scenes, while
Moody will spend the fall and winter in Baltimore.
FIVE hundred employees of the Mason & Ham
Inns organ mandatory at Boston have quit work
in consequence of a ten per cent reduction in their
pay. The factory is closed, and it is thought
that the firm will experience some difficulty in
filling the mems places.
THE most terrific storm known there for many
years passed over Washington one day last week,
unroofing buildings and doing extensive damage
The Patent Office, Smithsonian Institute and other
buildings were struck by lightning, but not Sc
rously damaged. One of the oldest shade trees
on the White House lawn, planted by President
Madison, was also uprooted.
THE great camp-meetng of the Nationan Chris
tian Temperance Association, under the lead OF
Francis Murphy, opened at Round Lake, n. Y,
last week. Tuesday evening Judge Gritiiths, OF
Troy, signed the pledge and donned blue ribbon
amid great excitement perfect rush ensued
and the secretaries were unable To record one
tenth of the names of the signers
DURING visit of the sanitary officers to the
Chinese quarters in San Francisco, recently, they
found in one boarding house, sixty feet by forty
in dimensions no less than four hundred and ten
Cinnamon sitting at their dinner of rice at once
Four lepers were also found in Il hospital, one OF
whom was employed in the pleasing occupation OF
making cigars for sale about the city
The great international shooting match between
Captain Bogardus, American champion, and
Aubrey Coventry, came off in London ON Tuesday
Of last week. The match was for one thousand
pounds side, each to shoot at one hundred birds
thirty yards rise. Coventry seemed to be the
favorite, but Bogardus was the winner by one
bird. Score-Bogardns, seventy-nine; Coventry
seventy-eight.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-14
Boston Produce Market.

TUESDAY, August 49, 1878.
GRAIN-Com has been selling Mt 526D5ic for mixed and
yellow; oats n 3201ilc according quality; and
rye sells in small lots at 6s61c a bushe shorts command
sl4D4 90 and fine feed and middllngs $1,000 u ton.
fLOURChoice winter wheats rule low and selling
At Si0D6 barrel. Patents firm advance
difference Of 81 u barrel In favor ST. Louis winter wheas
Will lead To increased consumption Of the latter The
best St Louis sells at 50, while patents go up 10 sss5O
u barrel
wOOLThe business in wool continues quite active, but
the demand principally cOmhng and delane
lot OF 10000 lbs Of New Hampshire fleece sold at Csc ~
b and this Il good average quotation for the most des
able heeces.
HAY AND STRAw--The demand for hay Is light and
and Northern have been mostly at s7@l75O u ton and
only extra quality will command SIS. Low and medium
grdes In light supply and move slowly at sO@l5
f|ton. Rye steady at sl2@l3 u ton.
CHEEsB-stncty fine lots OF cheese will command I a
as a H. but they are very scarce and hardly enough sell
6s1s and dealers they yet plenty Of serviceable
stock Tor &c u n. Common Is slow Of sale at 3fl5c There
u call for fine mild cheese most OF the stock coming In
Il shaTp In taste. and what the best TRADE want. All
IL apt to develop a sharp taste In warm weather.
BUrTER-fine grades are becoming every week
and prices are gradually advancing that the now
between hrs and second quality quite marked. Strictly
there no trouble In getting this rate when the quality
all right but must be understood that the standard Of
excellence here IA higher than In the country and what
considered first quality there often not than
rate here some choice lots that appeared nice every
but little oily had sold reduction of pose u 10
from the highest figure Choice creameres attracting
considerable attention, on account OF their uniformly goot
condition and run " 70 2Sasc n nj while or,nar,
difference between good and ne butter Plenty of common
butter Ia selling at lower figures, at sDl3c } N.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-14

The OUTRAGE AT BRArTLEBoRo-From further
particulars of the outrage by tramp upon Mr.
Crosby's adopted daughter, on Saturday, the Sd
instant, it appears that the girl had gone to an
orchard back of the house for apples, when she
was seized by the brute, handkerchief drawn
over her mouth to suppress her screams, and the
crime committed, the villain escaping before an
alarm could be given. Some twenty professional
tramps who had been picked up from about the
county and even out Of the state, were brought
before the girl, among whom was one she identi-
fed as her ravisher, Conflicting accounts are
given of his whereabouts on Saturday, and while
he has failed as yet to establish his innocence,
positive proof that he was in the vicinity at that
time is lacking. The small army of tramps who
had been detained under suspicion of having
knowledge of the outrage have all been discharged
save the one whom the girl claimed to recognize,
after being provided with certificates from the
town authorities absolving them from completely
| in this crime.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-14
Personal.

T. W. PARK and his family, accompanied by
General Schenck, spent the Sabbath at Stowe.
Hon GEORGE B. LoRrSG, Of Massachusetts,, has
accepted an invitation to deliver the annual adj
dress at the Vermont State Fair
GENERAL N. p BANKS, OF Massachusetts,, will
deliver the annual address at the Franklin county
fair, at Sheldon, September 9th.
DEXTER GooDEIr, Of Calais, who died the other
day, was veteran OF the Mexican war, serving
under General Scott, and also saw about three
years service in the late war, being member Of
the Eleventh Vermont
The democratic convention at IIydepark Satur-
day, nominated Hon. George L. Waterman, Of
that place for Congress by two majority, in com
mittee, over Hon. Victor Atwood, of st. Adams.
Mr.. Waterman Ia young lawyer OF good ability,
and has had considerable legislative experience
X. f. PEABODY, charged with forgery, and in
St. Johnsbury Jail the past six or eight months,
was bailed out on Saturday-his father-in-law, Il.
D. Bodgett S. S. Thompson, of Lyndonvile,
Langdon Burnings, of Waterford, and others, be.
coming surety for the bail of five thousand dol
lars. Peabody had run of fever in Jail, but is
now fully recovered