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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-08-26
ADDITIONAL NEWS

JOSEPH SYLVESTER Is under arrest at
Montgomery, Iowa, charged with at
tempting to kill child Of Lawrence
Grunthoffers with an internal machine.
The child was not fatally injured.
AT Rockaway, N. j., Thos. Smith. q
farmer, became involved in dispute
with his son Lodic, and threated to kill
everybody in the house. The son sh OF
his father, killing him instantly.
THE Coy House, at Council Bluffs,
Iowa, owned by Col. Corcoran, was to-
tally destroyed by fire. Fully insured.
THE body Of young woman named
Warren was found in the river at Des
MOines, Iowa. She was missing from
her boarding place three weeks ago, and
was supposed to have gone to Maquo-
keta. Iowa, where her parents live, but
instead cast herself into the river, where
her body has laid since Inability to sup
port herself is the supposed cause Of the
suicide
IT is reported upon the authority of
Mr.. Baron. brother Flaw of President
Cleveland, that there is no foundation
whatever for the announcement that the
President proposes to visit Ohio during
this campaign.
THE barn of Augustus Larniield, at
Fitchburg. Mass. was struck by light
ming and burned. Mr.. Larnfield was
smothered while trying to save his
stock.
WILLIAM Walters, a German, resid-
ing at Foster Mimi. committed suicide
by hanging himself on account of long
continued i'll health.
FRANK p. CAss and A. b. Gooiykoontz,
two prominent citizens Of Vinita, Idaho,
who started for the Cheyenne Agency to
purchase cattle. were murdered while
asleep near the Sac and Fox Agency
The deed was evidently done for plum
der.
RUSSIA, fearing that the Envoy of Eng
land to the Porte is under instructions to
offer the Sultan England's assistance in
again getting possession of Kars, and
also Bulgaria, In return for an Anglo
Turkish alliance, has instructed the Rus
sian Ambassador to keep a strict watch
of the English Envoy.
A RANcHER named Robert Miller, liv-
ing on Willow Creek, Montana, com
mitted suicide by shooting himself
through the head with a rifle. He had
been on protracted spree and was com
pletely Frustrated from its effects.
AT Grand Station, Oregon, Charles
Harper and John Hall, farmers. perished
from poisonous gases in well. Harper
descended the well to clean 1t out, not
knowing it was filed with fire damp. He
was Instantly suffocated and overcome
before he could be drawn up Hall, who
was assisting Harper, went down to res.
cue his companion, when he, also, per,
ished
A FREIGHT train on the Chesapeake,
Ohio and Southwestern Road was
wrecked near Adams Switch, KY. and
Engineer Tom Sherill, with his fireman
and brakeman, were killed Con
ductor Goodwin was badly injured.
AT Pittsburg, Pa, seven members Of
James Patterson's family were myster-
iously poisoned. Two of them, Hattie.
aged 18, and Hattie Foster, a niece, aged
5, may die. 1t was at first supposed the
trouble originated from some ham. of
which the entire family had partaken.
An analysis proved this theory to be
incorrect, and the mystery remains un-
solved,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-08-26
I bTA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1885.

tn llowing ticket; For Governor. G.
r. biting, OF Monona County; Judge
3Of = Supreme Court w. F. Brannan
Of bscatine; Lieutenant Governor, +.
Hs Iette. of Polk; Superintendent of
PQM Instruction. F. M. Moore, of Da-
vi1 The two latter are Grecnbackers
an cre placed in nomination by the
Cir back State Convention.
Es BARRY, Of Dyersville, Iowa, got
drut FELL down fight of stairs. and
brl his neck
EE Sioux Indian boys have run
aw from school near Wabash, Ind, to
ret to their home in Dakota The
aus tiles hove of late experienced con.
sid Die trouble in restraining the In
dia hildren brought from the West for
edV ion at the school.
Extensive hide, wool and tallow
hO of Obernc, Hosick 4 Co, Ch cago,
wAl on fire by lightning and damaged
70 extent OF &45, 600.
following postmasters have been
op1fss sssloaed: Dakota--C Castalis, G. w.
Johnston. Montana--Three Forks. A.
M. McElwee. Wisconsin--Muscoda, j.
Bremmer; Weyeauwega, William H.
Weed. New offices established: Fonda.
Ford County, Kan. Lindon Hibbard;
Coils Traverse County, MINI, Dennis
Oliver.
ACTING COMMISSIONER UPsHAw, of the
Indian Bureau, has awarded the contract
for furnishing 225. 900 pounds Of beef and
110, 600 pounds OF -four for the Northern
Cheyenne Indians to Thomas G. Powell,
of Chicago, the former at e3.47 and the
latter at $2.7O per 100 pounds.
NEAR Meekcr, Cal, the cabin Of Pat.
rick, James aud Robert Regan, three
brothers, was blown up with dynamite
by unknown parties. James and Patrick
were instantly killed. Robert miracu
lously escaped. There is no clue to thu
perpetrators.
THE stores OF Bloomenthal g. Bro
Bell Bros. and Silias r. Green, and sew
eral other houses were burned at Golden
Ill. Loss estimated at $4,000.
HENRY BEcHTELL, a saloonkeeper neal
Fort Omaha. Neb., committed suicide by
shooting himself in the head. He leaves
wife and child well provided for, hav
ing accumulated small fortune.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
SHEPHERDsTOWN summary.

From the Register:
Mr.. William Wise killed a hog which
netted 4l6, and Mr.. Presley Marmaduke
one 40 pounds.
A big drove of turkeys, numbering four
hundred and fifty, passed through Shep-
herdstown on Wednesday.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Armstrong, son of Rev.
Jas. f Armstrong, of this plarc WIS mar
ried in Baltimore on Wednesday to Mr..
Halle Magruder. The ceremony was per
formed by the father of the groom at the
residence of the brides father, 2SS St. Paul
street. Mr.. Armstrong is successful law
yer of Baltimore, and the bride is daugh-
ter of the well-known and wealthy marble
contractor. Mr.. Hugh Sisson. The bridal
presents were costly and numerous. The
bridal couple are now taking trip through
the south. The family of Rev Mr.. Arm
strong we're in Baltimore attending the
wedding
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
WINCHESTER ITEMS.
rom the Manchester Nelcs

From the Winchester Nelcs:
Judge VIM. NJ. Clarke was reelected last
week Judge of the County Court of Freder-
lex.
Mrs Lowe, sister of Mr.. Samuel R. At
well. and mother of Mrs. Ira Capper, of this
place. died last Sunday morning at the res
idence of Mrs. Alex. Rosenberger where
she was visiting temporarily.
Mrs. Portia Baldwin, widow of the late
DR.. Robert Baldwin. died at her residence
in this place last Monday of pneumonia, at
an advanced age. She was lady of cul-
ture and refinement and possessed many
traits of character that endeared her to a
large circle of friends and relatives.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
MARRIED.

At the Episcopal Church. Nliddleway, this
county. on Thursday, Dec. llth 1885 by Rev.
Tno $ Gibson. Mr.. WIN GILBERT to. Miss
LILLE GRANTHAM. daughter of Hon. Jno.
w. Grantham all of this county.
In the Union Church. Middeway. this coun-
Nv, on Dec. 18th, 1885, by Rev. f. L. Wilson,
Mr. WILLIE BATES to Miss SUITE SMITH,
both of this county.
Dec. 10th. at the Presbyterian Church, Ger
ardstown bv Rev. f. L. Wilson, LEMUEL
WAKEFIELD. Esq, of Carol Co., Md, and
Miss VALLEY b. CARTER, of Gerardstown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
NEW GOODS!
The Temple Of Fash on !
CHARLESTOwN.
BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT.

Everybody knows we take the lead in this
department. A practical knowledge of the
bus ness and a large experience gives ms adj
vantage over competitors here. The New Stock
now arriving is more desirable on account Of
quality and style and variety and prices than
any heretofore offered The main portion Of
this stock was purchased from first hands and
comes direct from the factories and thus we are
enabled to sell goods at wholesale prices Our
orders were given months ago for much of our
staple stock. We can iit and please every man,
woman and child in the county Our stock
of coarse Boots and Shoes looks as If a whole
disposal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
Home Iten,s and Topics.
all your own fault
Ifyou remain sick when you can
Get hop bitters that never-Fail.

all your own fault
If you remain sick when you can
Get hop bitters that neyer-Fail.
The weakest woman, smallest child,
and sickest invalid can use hop bitters with
safety and great good.
old men lettering around from Rheu-
matism, kidney trouble or any weakness
will be made almost new by using hop Bit
tiers.
ssY-My wife and daughter were made
healthy by the use of hop bitters and | rec
ommend them TO my people.-MethOdist
Clergyman.
Ask any good doctor if hop
Bitters are not the best family midicne
On earth !
-Malarial fever, Ague and Biliousness,
will leave every neighborhood as soon as
hop bitters arrive.
MY mother drove the paralysis and
neuralgia all out Of her system with hop
bitters."-Ed Os,cegO Sun
GSg-Keep the kidneys healthy with hop
bitters and you need not fear sickness"
The vigor of youth for the aged and in
firm hop btters
AT the change of life nothing equals
mop DltltIs 10 dlidy All uouolSS iEOluSHV
Thereto"
THE best periodical for ladies to take
monthly, and from which they will receive
the greatest benefit is hop bitters.'
Thousands die annually from some
form of kidney disease that might have been
prevented by timely use of hop btters.
indigestion, weak stomach, Irregular
ties of the bowels, cannot exist when hop
bitters are used.
A timely use of hop
Bitters will keep a whole family
In robust health year at little cost.
To produce real genuine sleep and
child-like repose all night, take little hop
bitters on retiring.
ES-None genuine without bunchof green
Hops on the white label. Shun all the vile
poisonous stuff with Hop" or Hops in their
name
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
NeUer Gtre Up.

Ifyou are suffering with low and depress-
ed spirits, loss Of appetite, general debility,
diso1dered blood. weak constitution, head
ache. or any disease of bilious nature, by
all means procure a bottle of Electric Bit
tiers. You will be surprised to see the rapid
improvement that will follow you will be
inspired with new life strength and actiy-
ity will return; pain and misery will cease,
and heuceforth you will rejoice in he praise
of Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by Geo T. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

Present.. for Eyerybody-Our assortment,
although we have sold quantities of goods
for the christmas Holidays is still unbro-
ken and we can supply every want, our
stock comprises goods suitable for the old
as well as the young, AID the most impor-
taut is that our prices cannot be beat.
: d. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
GLOVE AND NOTION DEPARTMENT.

\ very complete stock Of Winchester
(Gnichen's make) and Hagerstown (Updc-
graft make Gloves-best Buck. Beaver and
Sheep; and Kid Silk Wooden and Cotton
Gloves in great variety.
A splendid stock of Notions
No house here can compent with me in pri-
ces.
will take in exchange for goods. all the
Corn that is offered during the present season.
Sept. "A, 'S5. GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.

The old stock has been completely closed out,
so that the supplies Of suits for Men, Boys and
Children are new-of the latest styles and best
and most desirable fabrics Everything in the
Ready Made Clothing line from the Fall and
Winter Overcoat and Dress Suit, down through
all the grades to the Boys Pants with reserved
seats-especally designed for School Suits
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

The unddy, dirty appearance of a grizzly
beard should never be allowed. Bucking-
hams DYE for the whiskers will readily
change their color to a brown or black, al
discretion, and thus keep up your reputa-
ton for neatness and good looks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
Nov. %, ISS5-5t.

Words fail TO express my gratitude, "
saws Mr.. Selby Carter, of Nashville, Tenn,
" for the benefits derived from Ayers Sar-
saparilla. Having been afflicted all my life
with scrOfula, my system seemed saturated
with it. It came ont in blotches, ulcers,
and mattery sores, all over my body" Mr..
Garter states that he was entirely cured by
Ayers Sarsaparilla, and since discontinue
ing its use. eight months ago, has had no
return of the scrofulous symptoms.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

Referring to a late official visit to Par
kersburg of Mr. Julius c. Holmes, Sup. of
Repairs of Public Buildings, the Sentinel
remarks
"Since Mr. Holmes appointment he has
travelled over 10000 miles and inspected
great number of buildings, and in every in
stance his reports have been approved and
his suggestions adopted by the department"
-Four German Socialists are jailed at
Frisco charged with couSpiring to murder
% leading citizens including GOV. Stone
man, Representative Morrow, Mayor Bart
lett Judge Sawyer Gen. Barnes, Leland
Stanford etc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
A Safeguard.

~. u raDidity with which slight
Cci.s Mli Oughs frcque.h develop
il'o The rayest maladies Of The throat
anil lUnr ., consideration which should
iall c- - prudent person 20 keep ~
nd 81. bon hold remedy. q bottle of
Id 49,; G.t-NRY PICTORIAL.
1850 tre lives such immediate relief
..sy sire cure IN Elections
r ,.a p. That eminti hysician
.. /. sUeetzer. of the Maine Medical
: ho-l, brunswick, Ne, says
Medical science has produced no ether ano-
dyne cxpcctorant 30 good as AYERS CHERRY
PEoToRAL. Il Is invaluable for diseases Of tac
throat and lungs."
The same opinion is expressed 10y the
wcll-..nown DR.. l.. J. Addison, of Chicago.
H., who says
81 have never found. in thirty-ivc year, =
continuous study and practice Of medicine, aut
preparation OF 80 great value a. AYERS Cherry
PECToRAL, for treatment OF diseases of The
throat and lungs. II not only breaks up cold
and cures severe coughs, but is more effective
than anything else in relieving even the most
serious bronchial and pulmonary affections
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.

w + have in stock and will keep during the
w year. a full stock Of School Books and
Hemp Satchels Leather Bags and everything
pertaining TO the School Sundries business.
We shall have at all times a full line Of tho
books used in the Public Schools 20 sell at the
State Contract price for the Cash. Any books
not in stock furnished in a few DAYS.
Sept. 3, 1855. AISQUITH 4 co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
Tar Notice.

To the Taxpayers of Charlestown and
Middeway Districts who are indebted to me
for Taxes. or otherwise, ! will proceed at
once to collect by Sale if the Taxes are not
paid by January lst, 1886
GEO. w. MOORE, JB., d. :.
Nov 36 ISS5-5t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
AYERS
Cherry PeCtOraI

Is not a new claimant for popular conf
dence, but medicine which is to-day
saving the lives OF the third generation
who have come into being since it was
first offered 10 the public.
There is not a household in which this
invaluable remedy has once been in,
trOduced where its use has ever been
abandoned, and there is not a person
who has ever given il a proper trial
for any throst or lung disease suscep-
tible OF cure, who has not been made
well by il.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has.
in numberleSS instances, cured obstinate
eases of chronic Bronchitis, Larnygitis,
and even acute Pneumonia, and has
saved many patients in the earlier stages
Of Pulmonary Consumption. IL Is
medicine that only requires 10 be taken IL
small doses, is pleasant TO the taste, and l.
needed in every house where there are
children, rs there is nothing 50 good as
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL for treat
mcnt of Group and Whooping Cough.
These are all plain facts, which can be
verified by anybody, and should be IT,
mcmbcrcd by everybody.
Ayers Cherry PeCtOrai
PREPARED BY
DR. j. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold BY all druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
. d. HIRSCHMAN 4 Co


Clothing for Boys Suits for boys make
suitable christmas presents. and We have
plenty of them. i'm all sizes from years up
including lots of warm overcoats. We
think we always give extra good values.
Bows suits range in price from Sl25 to
$3.50
:. ID. HIRsCHNAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

frame dwelling for Mr. Maurice Kahn
has been completed by Mr.. Geo. +. Ander-
SON. builder
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

The Ame- house ou High street Harper
Ferry. has been purchased by Mr. Gibson
T.. Johns no 81 1000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

The Twin Fronts way of least profits and
satisfied purchasers they seem to like the
best. and il Is better than putting on big
profits 70 knock them off afterwards. 1t Is
plain enough that trade is holding on at
Hirschmau's vet IL isn't so very surprising
when Won can get a mans overcoat as low
as S1.90.
= d UTRSCHNfAN x Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
RnckIen,s 4rnicn SaIre.

The Best Salye in the world, for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe, er
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chiblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no payment required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Geo T. blight
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
DIED..

On the 10Th inst. in Martinsburg, Of Paraly-
sis, Mr.. BERNARD FETZER, aged about 6S
years
In Bolivar of this county, December 10th,
1885, Mr.. j. w. ANDREWS, aged 50 years
lacking 3 days.
At her home i'm Martinsburg ON the 18th
inst. OF paralysis, Mrs MAHALAH HOKE,
widow of John Hoke, Esq, aged Is years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

The nomination of Jno. 7. McGm" a'
Internal Revenue Collector for West Nir-
-inia has been sent Co The senate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24
UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT..

4 perfect maize of goods in this department
in cotton, wooden and silk Hosiery from five
cents up. Diamond Shirts Collars, CUFFS,
Drawers-everything.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

Mr. F. B. Souders gave us a bottle Of
whiskey Yesterday This may CRATE upon
the ears of teetotallers. 1t is a factthat edi-
tors are the recipients of curios in the way
of double-yolked eggs, three-legged chick
ems. two-headed ducks and other specimens
of hlsus nat,rQe, and horned toads from
Texas. and they like TO preserve them in
alcohol, and Mr. 5. is not unfamiliar with
the fact II was o1ly the other day we saw
an item concerning a West Virgiuian who
had removed from his stomach frog weigh
ing sixteen ounces. We keep ours in a
bottle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

Inn HrU.c.H. lrIls-| u. I- cue tt-tN "' -t.N
new weekly paper edited by Mr. Y. A. Beail.
formerly ol 'a'' .'|" g" -, .--. IF
paper We" t''''' ~
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Miss Ida Mason. daughter ct the late
Senator Mason. and sister OF Mr. James NJ
Mason. of this town. died at her home near
Alexandria a-, week.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

Prince Ferdinand, ex-King- of
Portugal and father Of the present king is
dead at So. His second wife and present
widow was Elise Heusler a Boston ballet
lancer-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

Rev. W. w. Downey has been installed
pastor of Presbyterian church at Hayre de
Grace, Maryland
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

Business generally will be suspended in
Chsr'es.owu ON Christmas day
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

The ladies Of the VI +. Church. south,
for the purpose of obtaining funds needed
Co help lquidate a debt ON the church par
sonage. win serve Oysters, &c, beginning
ON Thursday. 3lst, at Charles Washington
Hall" Beside, the deIicacies that will
temp, and appease the appetite, there will
De tables Of useful and beautiful articles of
needle work suitable as gifts and souvenirs.
Liberal encouragement of tn effort of the
ladies 60 help the church eNcheQuer Is not
only solicited but confidently expected Of
this generous community.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

10000 Oak Shingles for sale by Geo. IL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

.WLen wise men speak let The multitude
giveear." Use sellers Liver Pills. SOLD
by al druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-12-24

From the Spirit:
Mr.. w. II. f. Brown has presented the
Citizens Fire Company WI h chandelier
for lighting their engine house.
4 little child of Mr.. Charles Lloyd, at
Mechanicstown, was burned last Saturday
evening. but to what extent injured we have
not learned.
Efforts are being made to get up a new
Building Association, with payments to be-
gin about the lst of April next. Those de-
string to subscribe for shares should call
upon Mr.. I. c. Green, Jr.
There has been flying at half mast, upon
a telegraph pole on the B. 4 o. K. K: about
a half mile above town, for several days
past. a penitentiary convict suit, nailed last
and placarded with paper warning all
persons against touching the same
A fodder cutter on the farm of Mr. II T.
Miey burst from punch being dropped IN
10 il whilst in operation, last Saturday, and
Mr.. f. A. Yates, who was standing by was
severely lacerated in one Of his arms by
fragment, his injuries being so serious that
be had to be taken home in a spring wagon
Mr.. A. d. Barr, of the Independent Fire
Company. went to Martinsburg Yesterday,
for the purpose of presenting the Fire Com
panv of that place, in behalf Of his COmpa-
nv. with a handsome silver cake and fruit
stand. in acknowledgment of courtesies pre-
viously extended by the Martinsburg fire.
men to the Independent.
Ats special meeting of theVirginia Clas'
sis Of the Reformed Church, held recently
mt Woodstock. Va, Revs. s. L. Whitmore,
J. A. Hofheins and B. F. Bausman were
authorized IS a committee to organize a
mission congregation at Charlestown and
Ripon. and make necessary arrangements TO
erect a church at CharlestOwn.
The Valley Fertilizer Company have Just
had a large receiving tank, capable of hold
ing twenty tons of sulphuric acid, placed
within their works. and have also put in an
Eclipse pump. with which, by the use of
pneumatic pressure. they conveyed the acid
from a movable railroad tank to their re-
ceiving tank last Saturday With their
present arrangements thew are prepared to
dissolve animal and South Carolina bone on
a much larger scale than heretofore, and are
i'm every way fitted to meet the large and in
creasing demands of their business.