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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-11-27

Secretary, of the prize list of the Ma
tional Exhibition of Poultry to be
held at indianapolis in January, un-
der the auspices of the Indiana Poul-
try Association. The pamphlet it.
self is n beauty, and it's contents n
surprise to any who are not already
aware of the great Importance the
poultry interests of the country
have recently assumed. There are
no less than twenty classes, with
very many subdivisions under each
class. We have not time to foot up
the premiums offered, but they must
run well up into the thousands of
dollars. The first and largest one is
q Especial" of one hundred dollars
cash, offered by Stoddard, editor OF
our valued contemporary, the Poui-
try World, for white Cochins. From
this down TO two dollars for cage of
white mice, everything imaginable in
poultry or pets, is included. The
irrcpressiblc Stoddard will be on
hand, and will publish a daily edition
of one hundred thousand copies of
the World, devoted exclusively to the
great show and its interests. As illus
trations of the rapidly increasing i'm
portance Of poultry and the dairy
among the farming interests of the
country, these exhibitions are signiti-
cant.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-11-27

For the necessarily limited space
which we devote to agricultural sub
jects, we cannot pretend to give even
hints as to the work which needs at
tcntion from week TO week, nor do
we think it advisable so to do. Just
now, however, we want to call attcn-
ton to two very important matters
which our observation teaches are
too often neglected, viz: the timely
and proper care of farming implc.
ments, and the opening of surface
drains on tue wheat and clover fields.
Even on the best rcgutsSed .fIms,
tools are sometimes duriE Re Disy
months, either left lying out where
last used, or hastily and carelessly
thrown under the sheds without be
ing put in proper condition. Now is
the time to gather them up, clean
and oil them, and carefully put them
out of harms way for the winter. If
they need repairs from ordinary wear
and tear or breakages, these may be
postponed until the stormy days of
winter make indoor work particular
ly desirable, but every day that any
valuable implement is permitted to
remain exposed to the deteriorating
influences of the weather or the raw
ages of rust consequent upon the
flthiness of its condition, shortens
its "life" more than the hardest days
work that can he exacted of it.
Gather them up, clean and oil, and
put them away. II wiH pay better
than an inrestment Of their ralue in
government bonds.
In the matter of draining few
hours or days can be most profitably
spent in opening ways for the escape
of water which will surely collect in
the slow places" in the wheat fields
between this and fair spring weather.
OF course it would be better TO un-
derdrain, but this is expensive, and
cannot always be done, and the next
thing is TO "surface drain.n With a
team and plow, and one or two men
with shovels, furrows can be opened
in short time which will efTectually
remove all surface water from places
which would otherwise be "drowned
OUT during the coming wet times.
The labor and expense of plowing
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-11-27

rHE TEsT THE NATIONAL WELFARE ~ isTELLi
dESc- AND PROSPERITY OF THE TARnER.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-11-27

AT the late meeting of the Vir-
ginia State Grange, the Master, in
his annual address, insisted that the
Department of Agriculture should be
"dignitied to position in the Cabi-
net : said of agricultural papers that
"thcy have saved thousands of dol
lars to the farmers but their intlu-
ence for good is far greater in the
educational feature than in the pc
cuniary ONE and suggested that "if
farmers would devole more of their
means to the education of their sons
and daughters than to adding acres
to their farms, they would have no
reason to complain that all the exec
utiye and legislative positions of the
country are filed by professional
men," This is all very true, and
very well put by Master Baylor
but with his sweeping denial that
anything has ever been done for az
riculture; that "for this there has been
no thought, no sympathy, no excr-
ton; it has been suffered to languish
from neglect by those whose duty it
was TO foster and encourage it," we
cannot wholly agree. Master Bay
lor must be wilfully closing his eyes.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-11-27

NEWS, FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-11-27

AGRICvLTvRAL.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-11-27
DENNSYLvhNIA RAILROAD.

= IH'IAl,I IIfla aud Lfie DIVISION On ana
after December L. Is77
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
Scrib,ser tor October.


The October SCRIpNrR opens with
mn open paper on Ups aud Downs In
Leadville, by Ernest Ingersoll, with
numerous illustrations Ivy Mrs. Mary
Halock Foote and j. Harrison Mills.
Text aud pictures occupy 90 pages -
Much reliable Information may be oh
tanned from this paper,
Another reasonable paper deals
with Field Sports In Minnesota and
In written by Charles A. Zimmerman
II noted sportsman Of 81. Paul.
An oxqulsilely soft and beautiful
engraving, by Mr.. Cole, Of Fortuny's
Piping Shepherd, accompanies po-
en- by Charles de Kay, suggested by
the original painting.
Under the title OF IIdl.on's system
Of Fast Telegraphy, Edwin NJ Fox
describes the putomatIo telegraph
which was IN operation I'm u yeot
between New York and Washington.
A nota lie feature of this paper Il u
new portrait Of Edsou's. by Francis
Lathrop, which II pronounced by the
inventors assistants to be the best yet
published.
The subject Of the Hrlh paper In the
Brazil series, by Herbert II. Smith, II
Rio de Janero.
Miss Kate Fields sketch of w. \.
Gilbert, In the September number, II
succeeded In this by a similar account
OF Arthur Sullivan, interpreted with
anecdotes of the hoy aud the man.
A stapza by Philip o. Sullivan, en-
titled, The New Year, Ia the subject
Of drawing by Miss Maria II. Oakley,
which In richly engraved by Henry
Marsh.
The uuillustrnted material comprles
suggestive paper by John Arbuckle,
entitled journalism, M exempll6ed by
the late Mr.. Bagehot."
English Spelling and Spelling Re.
'orm, by Prof. 7. II. Lounsbury, Of
Yale, sketch OF unique and laugha.
BILE experiences, by Jack Randolph,
entitled, A Sailor In the Cotton Field ;
q full lDstalment Of Henry James
Confidence, and the conclusions Of
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

Mrs. Burnett's Haworth's which now
gives way to Mr.. Cables new novel of
Creole life, The Grandissimes; two
notable short stories: one of Roman
life by Mr. Boyesen, entitled Annun-
ciata. and the other vigorous dialect
sketch by William Hawley Smith, en-
titled Dick-a piece of writing which
is soon to be added to the repertoire of
a prominent public reader There
are also poems by Irwin Russell, A.
B. Boyle, John Vance Cheney, and
William NJ Briggs.
Tn his department DR.. Holland
writes of The Popular Wisdom and
Good Talking, and comments on a
letter from Mr.. Henry Riddle.
Home and Society, The Worlds
Work, ale replete with information
and choice reading.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

We had the pleasure of meeting yes
tcrday, Miss Annie Maria Barnes, editor
and proprietor of the AcdnthuS, an octa-
vo monthly, published at Atlanta, Ca
and devoted to the "Good, the Beautiful
and the True" II iscntirely u female
enterprise. The types are set and all
the mechanical work IL done by girls,
ranging from u years up. Miss Barnes
is n young lady of modest demeanor and
entertaining In her conversation. She
deserves much for the enterprise and
pluck she exhibits. She took number
of subscribers In this place. We COM
mend her and paper TO the favor .of the
people everywhere.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

Mr.. Cummins, Of the old reliable MI
sic Emporium, Knoxville, Tonn,. is
now having an elegant piano, both
square and upright 'nade for him by
one Of the largest flctoric, in tl., caun-
try, and has his ong name on It.. lIay-
ing, for years past, sold pilno made
by the same house, he docs not hesitate
to put his name ON IL and give It a full
endorsement. Those sold have given
tina most perfect satisfaction in every
case, and satisfaction will be- guaranteed
in every ease in the future. \ 6 years
warrantee is given with every Piano
sent out. Tho Pianos all have double
yeneercd rosewood eases, ugraile treble
or full agralc, are well and turably
maids.
Prices, for net cash, range from $50
up. Sent direct from the factory
Agents wanted everywhere. For cata-
logues and particulars, address
W. Il. CUMMlNS,
Knoxville, Tenn.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
1'Ehn GiIbert'S.

Quite large audience greeted the Gill
berts at the Opera louse last night
when the new piece Mosquitoes" was
presented. The entertainment was one
of the merriest we have seen for long
time and mirth reigned supreme from
first to last. 1t commenced with the
presentation of the comedy "My Uncle's
WILL" which is one of the brightest and
wittiest pieces of its kind ever presented
on the Norfolk Boards. Free from all
this insipid flatness which usually char
actcrizes very light comedies, it has a
fair proportion Of real wit and humor,
and is interspersed with ludicrous situa-
ations, which were admirably drawn by
Miss Belle Gilbert and Messrs. James
NJ. Gilbert and David r. Young, who
assumed the various roles.
After the performance Of the opening
comedy, Miss Laura Russell and Mr..
David b. Emery entertained the audi
encc with musical performances on the
"Bellcs" and with cOrnet Duets, which
were loudly applauded and several times
encored. Mosquitoes" then followed
and proved "roaring burlesque," to
use the theatrical phrase. 1t would be a
difficult task to give any description of
the piece, other than to say that it is n
pleasing mixture of good music and fun,
a regular romp with now and then n
musical specially to break in on the con-
tinuity of the side splitting laughter in
dulged in by the audience.
Misses Katie, Belle, and Jennie Gig
bert we're all charming, and Messrs.
James Gilbert, Harry Bell, David Young
aud Daniel Montimore were simply i'm
mcnse. But little Miss Kate carried Off
the palm. She was irresistible and cap
tiyated her audience, particularly the
male portion thereof. She Is a lively
little creature, and was the He Of the
entertainments.
The orchestra was very good one,
and rendered some pleasing music
NoQoN Vilgiaicn.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
st. Nicholas for October.

The October number of st. Nicholas
closes the sixth volume Of the maya
zine with an array of features hard to
match in interest for the little folks.
Louisa NJ. Alcott contributes the
opening story entitled Jimmy's Cruise
in the 'Pinafore," charming nara
| tive illustrated with fine portraits OF
characters in the 'Children's Pine
FORE
The Elevated Railroads Of New
York are described IN a long article
by Charles Barnard. and with it are
given eight admirable pictures of va
rious views along the lines Of the three
New York Roads
'Noah's Ark Ashore, Ia the title of
another descriptive article which will
be eagerly read by every boy and girl
1t Is a well told narrative of u visit to
queer Ark on the Amazon river
which a kind hearted native had turn
ed into sort of asylum for beasts and
birds Of various kinds. No finer pie
lures Of animals have been printed of
late years than the eight beautiful
drawings which accompanies this ar
ticle.
Besides these, there IL timely little
paper telling all about the strange do
iugs and mysteries of Halloween
while a very ( urions Monastery II
shown in fulI-rage picture; and n
fascinating Curious Monastery Is
shown in fulI-pNRe picture; and n
fascinating School in the Woods il
described by Maurice Thompson, the
literary archer
OF Stories there ~ q capital budget,
beginning with the two serials Eye
bright aud "A jolly Fellowship
which Nre both concluded in this mum
Der with climax iustalIments. Then
there Is n lively fishing stOry--'Mr.
CarOthers' Secret what Kate Found
in the Well An Educational Break
fast at the P"terkins. II fine poem call.
ed Duke Leopold's stone" and there
are several funny pictures and verses
scattered through the number, while
the Departments at the ead will look
ut least as inviting AZ ever to the
young eyes that read them so careful.
ly every month.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

Maj. S. NJ. Dickey, of Independence
va, paid us pleasant visit last We'd
nesday.
Mr.. NJ H. Seneker has gone north for
Ills iall and winter stock of goods. Mr..
>. selects with unerring taste and care.
Look out for something nice.
MIR. {. B. James returned from the
eastern cities yesterday. He purchased
splendid and tasteful stock of CLOTHING
Mr.. j. II. Pecor, of Richmond. the
ahable agent of Wyman, called on us YES
terday.
"Parson" Massey was in town Sun
day, the guest of Col. Fulkerson. lie
spoke at Abingdon yesterday on the
State Debt.
Mr.. Thos. w. Brown, the efficient and
affable manager of the Gilberts called
on us last Saturday. He left Sunday
night for Knoxville.
DIR. Hicks yesterday discharged from
his care Mr.. Jacob Campbell, of Rhea-
town Tenn. having successfully removed
cataract from his left eye. lie alco. ex-
tracted cataract yesterday from the eyes
of Mrs. Thomrs and Mrs. Zimmerman,
of Washington county Tenn.
Mr.. John Flanary, by slip of his
knife yesterday split open the ulmar ar
terry of his left forearm. 1t was ligated
by DR.. Hicks. He lost large amount
Of blood,
Vice President James of the N. G. r.
r., and the editor of the Nc,cs returned
last night with ten more first-class con-
victs, who are already at work on the
road.
Picken has just opened thousand
dollar invoice of new jewelry for the
Fair.
Massey opened and Daniel closed yes
terday at Abingdon. Crowd divided.
Mr.. Massey says he cannot be at the
Fair, but Maj. Daniel and Mr.. Tucker
are at Christiansburg to-day and have
been directed by the committee to be at
the Bristol Fair.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
l,mtchcrrd hy SnnnlnrGs.

NEW YORK. Sept. 10 "A dispatch
hos been received here from Havana
to The effect that the slaves OF Glen
fueges In Cincovillos Cuba, have risen
in rebellion against the SpHniards aud
have joined the patriots, taking with
them a'large proportion Of their mas.
tets cattle. There Is great indignation
In Cuba over tho Massacre OF about
seventeen officers who served in the
last Cuban Revolution on the patriot
side, but have OF late been residing In
different places aud following their
different avocollons. From their past
records they were suspected Of being
In sympathy with the present revolu-
ton, Some were killed IN their homes
before their wives aud children, by
Spanish troops, and Others were taken
into the woods and slaughtered. The
Captain General is causing an luyosti.
cation and has cited the Governor Of
Colen Olenfuegos and Mahtanzes, to
appear before him to explain the causo
Of these butchcrics.
A decree IL published by authority
Of the homo Government declaring
the province OF Sanitogo do Cuba In n
state OF war. Persons engaged In re-
belllon VIII be tried according to the
law Of March 1870. The civil author
tiles OF the provlnoe will continue In
undisturbed performance Of the du-
ties, but criminal cases, were In its
considered necessary, will be tried by
court martial. Rebels surrenderlng
within o fortnight after the publica.
ton Of this decree will be pardoned.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

G. b. James Great Clothing House,
We would call the attention of our read
crs, and visitors to the Fair, to Mr..
James immense and varied stock of fall
and winter clothing. lie has just re-
turned from the northern and eastern
cities, where he has selected with great
care all the newest styles and novelties
in his line. In overcoats he Is uneXcell-
ed. The Arctic is the latest and most
perfect thing in the oyercoat line we
have seen, of which Mr.. James has the
exclusive agency. Don't fail to call ut
his establishment before buying. His
prices are wonderfully low, and lis
stock of boys and youths clothing Is
the largest and best ever brought to
Bristol.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

assistants have been interchangeable in
their efforts, and we hav'nt doubt but
that they viii see them crowned with
success.
The attractions in the Speed Ring will
be far in advance of any heretofore Civ
en-. The low price of admission and the
superior accommodations on the grounds
will induce many to come who, hereto
fare have not been attending our Fair
regularly.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
The Gslberts

VIII give four performances at Con-
way Hall, commencing Wednesday even
ing. Mosquitoes, " "Pink Dominoes'
and "Il. M. 5. Pinafore" are among the
pieces to be given. The Gilberts have
everywhere given universal satisfaction.
Our exchanges Ill along the line speak
OF them in glowing terms. Don't fail to
see them. You will miss Il treat if you
do. Bristol is rarely visited by SO cele-
DRAFTED Il compnnY.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
Commits sion0rs Sale.

Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit court
Of Washington county W., in the ease Of
Adams, Graham & Co., w. WIN. Pngo and
others at tho May term 1879, win oller
for sale ut public ont cry at the front door
of the Cout-house in Abingdon, on the 9TH
Monday in September, 1879, TO the Highest
bidder, the tract Of land described in the
pleadings, containing about 60 ocres of
land, adjoining the lands of Pitts, Croes
and others, near tho Three Springs, in sad
county, for cash in hand sufficient TO pay
the cos!s Of tuid suit and sale, and the bal
0nce on one two and three years, with in
terest from date Of ealc, the purchaser giv-
ing bond with approved security to the CONF
missioner The land ~ we'll adapted
grass and tobacco. The lnnd viii be - d
TO satisfy the debts named in said cAus
NJ, h. BLACKLEY, COM
(oug. 26th, 1t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
New Border Fair Notes.

The indications thus far warrant us In
saying that the present will be ono Of
the best Fairs we have. Up TO this
writing, Monday 30 fst horses have or-
rived. Kentucky, Lynchburg, Danyille
and other points are represented. The
entries IN MI departments, especially In
stock and cattle, are large, and we have
every reason 10 believe the number Of
visitors will be Ms large II not larger than
at any previous exhibition. The popu-
lar president, Mr.. j. NJ. Barker, and his
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

Barker'S Improremept.-Bristol young
merchant prince, j. NJ. Barker, ever
foremost in every substantial improve
mcnt in our rising young city, is having
II most elegant sidewalk laid in front OF
his spacious store house on Main street.
The material used Is sandstone tagging,
ouarricd near Saltvillc. The flags are
long and broad and Uniform in thick
ness. Mr.. J. u. Smith of Saltville, is fur
iishing the flags and doing the work,
aud doing 1t well. Mr. Barker Is taking
Il step in the right direction, and We
hope the authorities Of Brlstol>Goodson
and the citizens generally, will follow
his example when walk is to be laid
hereafter.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
The Seven SPRINGS Iron and Alum Mas,
for Sick and Nervous Headache.

We will make any person a presout Of a
nice $40 Bible, who suffers with sick or
nervous headache, i' they will use the
"Seyen Springs Mass" according to our
directions, and then conscientiously say
that it did not relieve them This is Il
bona fde offer, and We mean what we saw,
We will not require any unreasonable
conditions. Address.
LAuNpRuM & LITCHPIEID, Abingdon, Va.
P. s.-IIeadache is the least complaint
for which this remedy, the "Iron and Alum
Mass" is efficient.
Tho "Seven Springs Iron and Alum
Mass" is for sale by J. A. Dickcv & Co.,
and Bunting 4 Pepper Bristol Tenn.
Jan, %, 40 ".
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
VIRGINIA.:

A. Gules held in tho Clerks oncc Oft q
Circait Cmrl Of bee county, ON VI ndoy
the let day Of Scr'n 1875.
v, 90. MAgsu Is go, pl,Ga
ogtiut In Clancy.
ilenry 7. Ferguson, Aimf
at ale De'ir.
The object orlls M, 81 90 have u settles
mGut OF this Aiunuittry account of Rcmy
L Ferguson Adm'rot tlc csmtc of A. q.
lloyd deg'd ma convene the crediiow ~,
said estate, ana haven decree entered In
iNyor Of said creditors for amy amount in
lip hands subject To The payment oi docc-
dents dohts, md decree for tbe ealc NJ
shc lWils Owned by A.C. lloyd Mt tue time
Of bic denth TO poy amy balance due nij
creditors, And itlpploriug romnnni'ija-
VT flied 10 the ouu.e TINT the dcWuduls
Mary Inrmcr, j. v, Lrmcr aul Juck.on
loyi nrc non residents Of this ilnte, 1t IL
therefore ordered thDt thcy npornr here
within one mouth nUce due publication OF
this order md do whit is necessary to pro-
leci their inwrcatR IN tlis suit
A Copy 1cblc,
h. A. Ayers, |. Q, %. w. Onn, Jr., D. e.
Sen, ., VT.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
Abingdon Fair,

The lIolston Agricultural and Me-
chanical Socicty's Fair comes off on
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday of next week, The StdRddd says
that preparations are being made for Il
splendid show. The grounds are in fine
order and fine horses have been In train
ing on the track for some time. We ac-
knowledge the receipt of II compliment
AIRY ticket. Come down friends and at.
tend our Border Fair this week and we
vii return the compliment.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

DEATH Of Hirdb' Kdylor--'Thc above
named gentleman, an old and respected
citizen Of Rich Valley in this county,
died last Friday of droEsy Of the heart.
lie was buried last sunday with Mason
ic honors by Mendoza Lodge, Of which
he was an honorcd member. Dist. Dep
uty Grand Muster L. /. York conduct
ed the ceremonies. A large number of
people were present.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
From Rev. o. o, Rankin Of tIois,on Conference
Severe Case OF Sick Headache.


Ny wife hna suffered for several years,
Mt intervals Of FIVE AMI six weeks, with
painful attacks Of sick headache he tried
the usual remedies, with nothing more than
temporary relief, II that The attacks
would return ut the regular time, as usual
Her suffering wsuld be Of such char
acier M TO excite my appreciation. Having
read the certificate ~ Bishop q. " Pierce,
recommending the Seven Springs "lron and
Alum haes" a. nm efficient remedy for such
complaints she ut onte commenced the use
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

of it, and in her case the happiest results
have been realized. When used according
to directions she never experiences a symp-
tom of the headache. ! am confident per-
manent cure Of this disease can be effected
by the use of this medicine.
Mrs. Rankin says she cannot oyeresti-
mate the value of the Mass in her case, and
would advise everybody who suffers as she
did to use it,. q. G, RANKIN.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23
sep23.it,

another Arriudi. Our young friend
Billy Roberto has just received his
stock Of fall and winter sooode, and
they are really beautiful and cheap,
Billy selects with good TASTE, and
knows how TO sell bargains Give
him "a call.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-09-23

He thought he heard 1.-THE angels
sing" but 1t proved to be a chorus Of
yells from the next door children.
He grew desperate, procured bottle
of DR., Bulls Baby Syrup and sent to
Mrs. S, with his compliments. He
was bachelor.