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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

A novel and appropriate feature
Of Chas. I. Ellis perform snce, will
be the distribution of toys TO the
children in attendance BY the good
natured comedian as Santa Claus
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Il is said the 3. & O. r. H. Co..
will soon give out a contract for fif-
sty new locomotives. Why not build
them in their own shops a. Martins
burg ?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

The case OF Randolph Striders
administrators against the Baltimore
g. Ohio Railroad Company was con-
cluded in the U. S. Court on last
Saturday evening, by the Judge d.
recting special verdict for the
Railroad Company. In this case
there was an unnecessary wrangle
between ex-Gov. Wilson aud Hon.
John A. Hutchinson and also unnec-
essSry tilts between the Court and
some of its lawyers. In our opinion
a judge should not be arbitrary as
this is a free country, and Courts
are for the use of the people who
govern in this Nation aud lawyers
can only be required to be courteous
and nrbane to the Courts and there
fore there is no necessity for squab-
bling.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

THOUSANDS Won't WIN-In the
summer of 1889, Charles L. Wright,
one OF the most prominent lumber
men of Michigan, shot and killed
Dr. Frank E. Thurber and Deputy
Sheriff Neal A. Marshall at Aret,
Mich. He was sentenced to States
Prison for life. The Michigan Su-
preme Court yesterday affirmed the
conviction, and Wright, who is
worth several hundred thousand dol
lars, must end his days in prison.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

WALL paper IN all grades cheaper
than ever at BURDErTE's-good paper
s yds. to the roll 6cts.-better at 8
& 10cts. Paper trimmed without
extra charge. Samples mailed to
any address.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Low-pecked dresses are going to
be very popular with the young du-
dimes, because if they should take
cold wearing them, haven't they got
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup to cure
them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Mr.. W. Il. tx # helms. formerly
malsger OF III /, I'M EplNDENT. is now
the city sditcr Of III: Forld.
The public schools closed for the
holidays on Wednesday evening.
Work will be resumed Jan. 4th, '92.
Mr.. Il. M. Ronemous and family
who formerly lived in this city, but
now of Baltimore, is visiting the
family OF Mrs. Walters on the Tus
carora.
Messrs. D. Gold Miller and Prof.
SherraId, assisted by an able corps
of amateurs, will render Christmas
cantata at Gsrsrdstown during the
holidays.
The first evenings service of the
week of prayer will be held in the
Trinity M. Z. Church, South, on
Monday, Jan. 4th. We give else
where an account of the topics, and
by whom they will be discussed.
A serious freight wreck occurred
on the B. q 0: Wednesday night, re-
sulting in the killing of two brake
men. No particulars could be learn
ed before going to press. 1t occurred
ashort distance above Cherry Run,
w. Va.
Again we say TO the Car Company
don't run so fast. Shut off little
steam or electricity, otherwise you
may have serious and regretful ac-
cident. We mean this for the thick
ly settled and business sections of
the city.
John A. j. Criswell, Postmaster
General under President Grant and
ex-United States Senator and Con-
gresham, from Maryland died at his
home near Elkton, Md, at noon
Wednesday, of pneumonia, in his
six ty-fOurth wear.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26
Closing Ont.

From this date on we will close
out our stock of Cloaks at reduced
rates, so don't fail to see them, if
you want anyth ing in this line.
EMMERT & FIERY,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

There is no doubt about finding
the best and most comfortable ladies'
fine shoes in the city at Fiery's Shoe
Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

my sore ran in the night, and my
soul refused to be comforted." "Poor
fellow! of course it did. Pity, he
couldn't get Salvation Oil. Only rs
cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Look at the new style OF brown
derby hats Ito match the brown
suits) at L. M. HoKE's
Cheap Shoe and Hat House,
Opp. Lutheran Church. 14-tf.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

A very pretty wedding ceremony
was performed one evening last
week at the residence of Mrs. Kastle
on West Martin Street by Rev.
Charles Trump, the contracting par
ties being Miss Angela Kastle and
Mr.. Calvin F. Rhodes, prosperous
young merchant of our city. Not
withslanding that the wedding was
private one, a goodly company of
friends Of both parties were present
and passed highly enjoyable time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

A great variety Of styles in ladies
aud misses fine shoes q. notion
prices at Fiery's Shoe Store.
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Coke. Coke. For Sale.

We can supply fine quality of
coke, at the Martinsburg Gas Works.
Call for prices and orders
F. s. EMMERr, Sec'y,
At Emmert & Fiery's Store.
11-14-2m.
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If you haven't, you ought to see
the handsome line of men 8 and boys
foe shoes at Ficry's Shoe Store.
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The Hygienie Felt Innersole Shoe,
for Mems fine footwear. is made ex-
clusiveiy for FRANK DoLL & Co

Without exception The handsom-
est mems fine shoes ID the city at
Fiery's Shoe Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Prescriptions carefully compound
ed dav and night at A. NJ. Gilbert's
Drug Store, Queen and Race SIS.
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Uncle Ben.

Say boys did u hear the latest.
Y down yer at c. P. HERRING's
Calamity Premium Sale, dey's just
given goods away.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

A fine line of carpets at the very
lowest figures at John A. WILENs.
No. rs North Queen Street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

Just received for the holiday
trade some unique styles in Womens'
and Misses fine dress shoes at
Fiery's Shoe Store.
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Why wear old style shoes whela
you can gctthe very latest ~ Fiefy's
Shoe Store.

How many murmufs at high
prices Why Salvation Oil costs
only Is cents bottle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

In Winchester and Haeerstown
gloves for gents. L M HoKE has
the big took lA-u.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Don't forget that you can get the
best $1.25 Ladies' Fine Shoe in the
city at S. v. FIERY Shoe Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

PASSED AwAY.Ex-U United States
Senator Frank Hereford died We'd
nesday OF pneumonia, at bis home,
Union Monroe County, w. Va.
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STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, :.
LUCAS COUNTY.

STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, GO
LUCAS COUNTY. 90
FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath
that be is the senior partner of the
firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co., doing
business in the City ofToledo, Coun-
ty and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of HALLS Ca
TARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day OF De-
cember, A. D. 1886.
f@~, A. W. GLEASON,
e~-1 Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio
~ Sold by druggists, 75c.
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Take your watch, clock and jewel
ry repairing 10 one who will do it
right and stay here to see it is right.
w L JONES' Is THE PLACE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Another large ana new lot Of lit
tie boys jockey caps at Z. M. Hokes'
Cheap Shoe and Hat Store, Opp.
Lutheran Church. Nov. l4-tf.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Handkerchief Extracts, Soap,
Sachet Powder and Toilet Articles
in endless variety at
X. l.. SNoDGRAss & Co.'s
Doors North Drug Store
b. & o. Freight Depot. 2-T-9l
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Special prices IN Baby Carriages
at john A. WILEss No rs North
Queen street.
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Great reduction in mems and boys
heavy boots at Fiery's Shoe Store.
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Aunt SUSAN.

Golly but is goln' TO waite fur
G. P. HERRING Premium Sail, its
gwine to be next week.
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A Neglected Cold

The annual meeting Of the Stock
holders of the Peoples National
Bank for election of Directors, will
be held at the Bank, Tuesday, Jan.
18th. 1892, between the hours of IL
m. and l p. m. F. E. WILSON,
l2-l2-5t. Cashier.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

Mems, women. muses. and chill
slren's IL, genie Felt Inneisoie Shoes
for sale by FRANK DOLL &ssCo.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

For a gents good wearing and
nice style calf sewed boot at a low
price, go 10 L. nj. HoKE,
Cheap Shoe Dealer.
lf-tf. Opp. Lutheran Church.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-12-26

Ipropose to astonish the world on large
Portraits. A life size Bust) Portrait, in
Crayon, only SIS. Come and see, ut
y. G. HUNTER
Martinsburg. W Va
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Gents fine calf sewed shoes at
$500 per pair (branded) are the
best you ever saw at L. M. HoKr's
Cheap Shoe Store. Opp. Lutheran
Church. l4-tf
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Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.

The Hygenic Felt lnnersole is a
nonconductor of heat and cold. 1t
is noiseless and guaranteed not to
squeak. Call and see them at
FRANK DOLL & Cos.
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SATURDAY., DEC. &c, 1891.


Grip.
500 cases OF Grip.
Caspar, the Yodlor.
The times., 1891-10-16
E. F. Dudley.
LOCAL TEwS

Patronize THE TIMES job printing rooms.
Buy ticket for the Y. M. G. A. lecture
course.
Chesaning is having an epidemic of scar
let fever, and the schools have been closed.
Charles Holman, of Corunna, has been
drawn as juror for the United States
court.
]. w. Miles is casting the iron door plates
used by G. NJ. Edwards, the extensive con-
tractor.
The board of supervisors met Monday and
after listening to few reports adjourned
for week.
Irving Stewart and Bert Woodward are
having their new houses wired for electric
lights.
A. Rambusky. of Corunna, has been adj
iudped insane and sent to the asylum at
Pontiac.
No business man should send job of
printing out of the city or give 1t to Job
Ofhce--patronize the newspapers.
There will be a taffy candy social at
Harryman's hall, Bennington, on the even
ing Of Oct. cath. A cordial invitation to all.
Invitations are out for the wedding of w.
A. Rosenkrans and Miss Hattie Harper, of
Corunna, to take place Wednesday next at
the home of Judge Harper. We extend our
congratulations and well wishes.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Disciple
church will give pumpkin pie social at
Mrs. wilkins at Burton, on Tuesday even
ing. Oct. Goth. All are cordially invited.
Conveyances will be furnished to take all
who wish to go. Supper 10 cents.
Fifty members of Rev. j. II. Reitzers
catechetical class spent last Saturday at
Round Lake picnicing. The party had
special car to Laingsburg and then went by
wagon to the lake. Boating, nuttmg and
general foraging was the order of the day.
The times., 1891-10-16

Call at the b. e. b. shoe store and see the
presents they are giving to their customers.
Scrap iron, rags and old rubbers bought
at the Owosso Iron and Metal Yard, Ex-
change street, Owosso.
Quality is to be considered as well as
price. We claim to excel in both, also in
assortment Of dress goods, cloaks, furs,
fancy articles, flannels, yarns, carpets, cur
tains. What is nicer to the touch in cloth
ing than SOFT warm underwear, nice stock
ings, nice gloves and mittens. We can't
keep all our goods in sight for want of room
but will be glad to show them. Immense
stock of clothing to select from, all at
Osburn & Sons.
The times., 1891-10-16

The lecture committee of the Y. M. c. A.
course had the offer of JnO. j. Ingalls, for
one lecture for $500. The proposition was
declined.
The agent of a Buffalo bankrupt clothing
Curry's building Oh Main street is said to be
the place chosen.
e. Davis was in Detroit the first of the
week buying a stock of tinware to put in the
building formerly occupied by the Mattress
Co. on Exchange street.
THE TIMES this week sends out a large
number of extra copies containing an ac-
count of the Y. M. G. A. state convention
held in Owosso, to which much space is
devoted.
II. b. Furner seems to have the interests
of his community at heart as Is evidenced by
the store and meat market he has i'm course
Stewart SITS. His stone cellar is a beauty.
The attorneys in the Mullen damages
case against the city and Messrs. Beckwith
and Curry withdrew the complaints against
the latter and made the fight against the city
alone. The jury stood disagreed, three for
the city and nine for Miss Mullen.
A barn on the farm of Burns Brewer in
Bennington township was destroyed by fire
Tuesday night. A mare, colt, some poultry,
several hundred bushels of grain and num-
ber of farm implements were consumed
The explosion of lantern caused the blaze.
Vesta G. Lanning, of Bancroft, has been
admitted to the bar as an attorney after
passing an excellent examination. Mr..
Lanning was former teacher in Laings-
burg, also i'm Bancroft and served term as
superintendent of the schools of this county.
The Elsie Sun says that gambling in that
town is carried on by men who are rated
away up in business and social circles. The
resort Is run without any concealment and
in open violation of the law. The Sun lets
its light shine in upon this iniquity, and
brings it to the public gaze.
A representative of THE TIMES looked
oyer the new engine of the Owosso Tool Co.
Of which engineer Crandall is very Justly
proud. He says that with a much less reg
lister of steam he has steadier and more re-
liable power. The engine is from John L.
Jackson's engine and boiler works and 80
horse power.
The social at Union Chapel Wednesday
was a pleasing success. Despite the un-
pleasant weather quite large crowd was i'm
attendance. Pastor Heddle had genial
word and hearty handshake for all, and
everybody had real enjoyable evening"
About S12 were realized. The next will be
a musical concert under the management of
Miss Edith Wykes. A rare treat is antici-
pated.
The times., 1891-10-16

Miss Ravens visited the Lansing school
Monday.
c. v. Gibson and wife visited at Ashley
Sunday.
Mrs. II. o. Rounds, Of Ashley, is visiting
In the city.
VIII Collins, of Bay City, is clerkng at
Parkill IL Sons.
Chas. Robbins is acting as superintendent
Of the gas works.
w. ID. Corey, of Jackson, was in Owosso
the first Of the week.
Fred Clark and wife returned to Mar
quette Monday night.
Judge Josiah Turner has resumed the
practice of law In OwOsso.
Mrs. Toynton, of Pontiac, is the guest Of
Mrs. M. Brown, this week.
OF. Webster, superintendent of the gas
works, has been i'll for several days.
G. ID. Stewar. attended the Taylor-Sto
wedding at Wyoming, Ohio, Wednesday.
Mrs. c. G. Turner, of Muskegon, is visit
ing her parents Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Gates.
Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Sammons, of Jack
son, spent Sunday at the residence of John
Mabin.
A. j. Hume, of Owosso. has purchased
the Ingham Co. Republican. published at
Leslie.
Jno. C0mstOck, of Detroit, drove to
OwOssO this week, it being sixteen hour
drive.
G. S. Reeves. formerly editor and pub
Usher of the Register Union, was in OwOsso
Tuesday.
Mrs. Peter Murphy, Tilbury, Ont, is
spending few weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Il. E. Heddle.
Mrs. j. N. Crane has returned home from
Greenville, where she has been visiting her
mother few weeks.
ing of Institute workers at Lansing, the 23d
and gath of this month.
Cyrus Reimer will remove from Ionia to
Owosso. He is to occupy the Aberle resi-
dence on Main street east.
d. p. Clark. architect, of Bay City, in
spected the work on the M. K. church,
Thursday. The progress is satisfactory to
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bachelor and Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. A. elise, of Bath Station, spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. o. Il. Graham,
this week.
DR.. G. Mccormick and j. H. Goetzen rep
resented Owosso encampment, l. o. D. F.,
at the grand encampment held in Lansing
the first of the week.
o. NJ. Barnes, of Lansing, has been writ
ing his name in the National hotel register
this week and endeavOring to see that the
OwossO street railway starts off all right,
and also to equip it with some of the Lam
sing Co. cars.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Williams, Rev. and
Mrs. j. r. Reitzel, DR.. and Mrs. A. M.
Hume, Mr. and Mrs. G. b. RadfOrd, Miss
Havens, Mrs. Albert Todd and Mrs. l.. K.
Gould attended the lecture by Geo. Kennan
at Lansing, Monday evening.
Sunday afternoon as w. Mcleod, of
Ovid, was walking toward the casket fac
tory loose plank i'm the sidewalk at the cor
ner of Elm and Main streets tripped him up
throwing him to the ground sidewise, injur-
ing him so that he was unable to rise alone.
He is still suffering from the injury.
The times., 1891-10-16
$40 Per 10OPOUNDS
FOR MILK.

I will buy all honest milk
that farmers will bring in from
November 1st to April 1st,
paying one dollar and ten cents
cash per 100 pounds for same.
Farmers who sell butter or
cream all summer at 10 or II
cents a pound, think it over a
bit and see whether it would
not pay to attend to the cows
a little in the winter and have
them come in through the
early winter when they can get
something out Of them. This
is equal to 90 cents per pound
for butter and no labor.
The times., 1891-10-16

Copied in India Ink and
Water Colors from Photo
graphs and Tin Types. Work
guaranteed satisfactory in
every particular.
WELTE & Ia LAN0E
/Nfoora,a old stand
The times., 1891-10-16

of this order.
About two months ago we made mention
of the fact that G. b. Williams had sued s.
Fl. Caswell for $5, 900 for SANDER, claiming
Mr. Caswel had reported that Mr. Williams
was put in the Owosso jail sometime early
last spring. Mr. Caswell has since been to
OwossO to look up the matter and finds that
Mr. Williams was arrested in Carson City
in March and taken to Ow0sso, on the
charge of obtaining goods under false pre-
lenses, from Murray & Terbush.-CarsOn
City Gazette. Mr.. Williams was the X. X.
engineer who represented that he had car
load of household goods on the track and
obtained the money ostensibly to pay the
freight bill.
Last Wednesday in the National
hotel in this city, before the ex-
amining physicians there appeared an old
soldier In dark suit of clothes, which be-
tokened wear, and pair of water soaked
plow shoes, for the morning was rainy.
This man had enlisted when but youth
and had served during the entire time of
the war; He was in the column that swept
up and over the rebel lines at Mission Ridge
and was with Hooker above the clouds.
Disease had left its mark upon him, yet
wear after year he has been struggling to
support his family by honest toll and year
after year he has hoped to secure pension.
This evidence or that testimony was lacking
and his claim has never been allowed. At
last he received an order to appear before
the examining board of physicians, and still
has hopes of the ultimate allowance of his
just claim.
wanted-100 tons of old iron at the Owos-
so Iron and Metal yard.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-07-30
Dentistry in China.

The report OF the physician in charge
OF the Ningpo Missionary Hospita, for
the past year contains some interesting
observations on toothdrawiny in
China. DR.. DAILY remarks that Chi
ncse teeth are much more easily en-
tracted than those Of Europeans. The
native dentists are said to possess u
wonderful powder, which, is rubbed on
the gum over the affected tooth: after
an interval Of about five minutes the
patient is told to sneeze. whereupon
the tooth falls out. DR.. DAILY has Of
fered Il reward of 800 to anyone per-
forming the operation in this way in
his presence on condition that he is
allowed to choose the tooth and en-
anime the mouth before and afterwnrG.
SO far no one will consent to perform
the operation on these conditions -
British and Colonial Druggist.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-07-30
All Sorts.

Portugal owes over $500, 10000
The United States navy has paper
boat.
The celery crop of Kalamazoo, Mich,
will be worth 81, 100000.
1t takes sailing vessel 1875 days to
sail from Philadelphia to San Fran
cisco.
Under the present game laws of New
York the English sparrow is not pro-
tected and it is made misdemeanor to
give food or shelter to that bird.
A choir Of twenty natives of South
African tribes left for London last week
to show the result of their education
and training by giving concerts.
A London tradesman recently re-
ceived an order for sixty-four pairs of
shoes for the daughter of the Grand
Duke Paul of Russia, a child less thar
a year old.
A child was born at Nautmeal, near
Reading. which measured 80 inches in
length and 9 inches across the Shout
ders. The mother and child are both
dead.
There are now 1873 newspapers
printed in the United States and Cana.
da, a gain of 1913 over last years
record. New York is in the lead OF the
States, having 1883 papers.
At play called 'Nell Horn, =" brought
out at the Paris Theater Libre, to IL
lustrate London life, the program
shows ''rudes" for ''roughs' and ''total
isateurs de the" for ''teetotalesA"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-07-30
"kICklNC THE BUCKET"
tIlndOOstan People Lift the Old Oaken
Bucket with Feet. Not Hands.

The way water is raised in Hindoo-
stan is very old and interesting. 1t is
one of the most ancient methods, and
with the old oaken bucket has come
down the ages.
In this machine long beam, weight
ed at one end, is pivoted in Il forked
post and arranged to oscillate on it's
pivot. To the lighter end of the beam
is connected a rod which is attached at
its lower end to bucket, and the
weight of the heavier end of the beam
is more than sufficient to lift bucket
of water. Upon the beam is placed a
plank, and at the sides of the plank
are arranged hand-raiis The operator
walks forward and backward upon the
beam, thus alternately adding his
weight to the lighter end of the beam
and removing it therefrom. causing the
bucket alternately to dip into the water
and lift it to the surface, where it is
emptied by another person.
In some cases these machin es arc
provided with steps to give better
foothold. 1t is sai id that the operator
upon these machines becomes SO expert
that the water never ceases running in
the troughs leading from the well. and
still his confidence is such, notwith-