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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

Peculiar Occupation Of Some Residents
Of Preston County.

Not far from great centres of civ
ilization live people in the noun
tains Of West Virginia as primitive
almost as aborigines. Though but
few miles back from the railroad
they live and die without ever see
ing it or caring for what goes on in
the busy world. Their wants are
simple and they are easily supplied.
They seldom see money and seldom
have any use for it, taking what they
produce to the stores, where they
trade it for coffee, sugar, tobacco and
other supplies.
ICY" Somers, his sister and his
mother live ON the top of the noun
tain a few miles from Terra Alta,
w. Va. They have lived there all
their lives. and are known far and
wide as snake hunters. The elder
woman is now so old that she has
quit active work, but the younger
woman has killed almost as many
snakes as her brother. She is 35
years old, and he is several years
her senior. He admits her superior
prowess in killing serpents and seems
proud to claim relationship with her.
She has never seen train OF cars,
but Cy went to Wheeling during the
war, and is not through telling the
wonders he saw yet.
They eonfine their efforts to kill
ing rattlers, and do not look for 9th
er varieties. The mountains about
their cabin are alive with the poi
sonous reptiles and as many as 200
or 800 are often found in single
den. From early May until frost the
snakes are found summing themselves
near crevices in the rocks, and are
easily dispatched by means of long
club with knot at the end,
The snakes are cut open and the
fat extracted to be cooked down.
The oil thus obtained is regarded as
valuable for its medicinal properties
1t is particularly recommended for
rheumatism and deafness. The rat
ties are also saved and occasionally
a market is found for them, large
ones being in demand among curios-
ity seekers. Cy says that he is able
to make $15 to 500 year from kill
ing snakes, and this, together with
the profits from raising buckwheat
and gathering wild honey, as well as
killing game in the winter, enables
him to live in comparative ease and
comfort.
A recent visitor to Cy's home was
directed part of the way through
the mountains by boy. When the
visitor offered the boy dime the
latter refused, saying: Better keep
your money yourself, stranger. 1t
amt no use here. Have you got any
tobacker?"
Cy himself is intelligent, but he
was unable to understand refer
ence to the silver question, and when
the contention regarding the curren-
cy was partially explained, he said
that he believed the State would pay
bounty of so cents on dead rattle
snakes.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

1. Why do hail storms never occur
in winter?
True hailstones are formed from
tightly packed snowballs falling from
Ia great height into rain cloud,
where they get coating OF water,
and then being carried by an ascend
ling current into high, cold region,
where the water is frozen into clear
| ice. Hail storms can only occur in
summer, for it is only in hot weather
that powerful ascending currents Of
air are formed.
2. What causes the rent in trees
when struck by lightning?
An electric discharge follows the
path of least resistance, and as vege-
table juices offer less resistance to it
than air, trees are often traversed by
the current. The sap between the
wood and the bark is so heated by the
discharge that steam is formed with
explosive violence, splitting off the
bark, tearing away branches and
blowing deep burrows in the solid
wood.
3. Why are not birds on tele-
graph wire killed by the passage of a
current?
The current passing through a tele-
graph wire is not injurious to birds be-
cause the electricity does not leave the
wire. Should, however, bird perch
Cd on a wire touch with any portion of
it's body second wire during the pass
age of an electric current, the current
would probably be detected through
the body of the bird with fatal conse-
quences.
What is the average yearly rainfall
for the globe?
About SO inches.
What is the average yearly rainfall
for West Virnia?
Between two and three feet
6. Is the snow reckoned as part
of the rainfall?
1t is. One foot Of snow is equiva-
lent to one inch Of rain.
7. If the earth's axes were perpen-
dicular to the plane Of its orbit, what
would be the effect upon the seasons?
There would be no change of sea-
sons. The radiant energy of the sun
would be dispensed for an equal time
each day over the whole surface. The
sun would always be in the zenith at
the equator, but never elsewhere. At
the poles the sun would always be half
above the horizon. Every place ex-
cepting the poles would have twelve
hours daylight and twelve hours dark
ness.
Give some of the effects of this in
clination.
1t causes the change of seasons; it
determines the length of summer and
winter; it fixes the boundaries of the
zones; it causes the variations in the
length of the period of daylight and
darkness, etc.
8. What day of the year and hour
of the day will tree standing upon
the Antarctic circle cast shadow di-
rectly north?
December 21st, midnight. Because
upon this day the suns rays falling
perpendicularly upon the tropic of
Capricorn, would fall beyond the South
pole 234 degrees, therefore, a tree
standing upon the circle would cast a
shadow directly north.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Deaf
From Catarrh.

The sufferer from catarrh, perhaps,
meets with more Encouragement in
seeking cure than those afflicted
with all other ailments. After exs
hausting the skill of the best physis
clans, and inhaling various mixtures,
paying out large sums for doctors
fees and medicines, he finds himself
either as bad off as at first or great
deal worse.
The cause of this is easily explained.
The disease is in the blood, and only a
real blood remedy can possibly have
any effect upon it. The doctors being
unable, with their stereotyped reme-
dies of potash and mercury, to cure
diseases of the blood, direct their
efforts toward treating the symp-
toms of the disease, and ignoring it's
cause. The inhaling of various sprays,
and use of washes, ETC., is but SUI
perficial and temporary treatment,
and cannot possibly effect a cure.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Marvellous.

The results attained right here al
home have been marvellous. Hun
dreds of your neighbors who have
used Wright's Celery Capsules are
now well. They cure Kidney, Liver
and Stomach trouble, Rheumatism
Constipation and Sick Headaches
Why pay $1.00 every two weeks fol
bottle of medicine when you car
get treatment at l cent a day
Wright's Celery Capsules give loo
days treatment for $1.00. Easy to
take, no bad taste, do not grippe
backed by bank, to cure you, OIL
refund your money. Sold by j. M
Reed.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Through To MorgantoWn, W
Va, by Water.

Pittsburgh, Brownsville & Geneva
Packet Co., comprising three fine side
wheel steamers are now Offering extra
inducements to parties desiring to
making delightful trip by water.
Steamers:
Adam Jacobs, M. A. Cox, Master;
Germania, D. BUGHER, Master; Jas.
G. Blaine, ADAM JACOBS, Master.
Time of departure from Company
Wharf Boat, foot of Smithfleld street,
going through to Morgantown: Daily
3 P. NJ, except Sunday, at $3.50 A. M.
Fare for the round trip, including
meals, $500. Time of departure from
Morgantown, daily $50 A. M. Round
trip tickets sold to all points.
All boats leaving Pittsburgh &c
through to Morgantown. For further
information concerning the line apply
on board of steamers or to
S. S. GRAHAM, Gen'l Agt.
Brownsville, Pa.
z. W. CARMAoK, Agent,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Home.Seekers Excursions.

On November II and December l
and Is, 1896, the Chicago, Milwaukee
s. st. Paul railway will sell round trip
excursion tickets from Chicago to a
great many points in the Western and
Southwestern states, both on its own
line and elsewhere, at greatly reduced
rates. Details as to rates, routes, etc,
may be obtained on application to any
coupon ticket agent or by addressing
John r. Pott, District Passenger
Agent Williamsport, Pa.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Have Snowy Linen.

A man may be dressed in an elegant
suit, but unless h. has glossy and
white linen it goes ior nothing. A
Morgantown man has no excuse for
this, Adam Bower is the agent for
the GAINESVILLE Star steam laundry.
He sends YOUR goods, paying express
charges both ways, and makes you
the same price you would pay did
you live next door to the. laundry
Leave your orders with him.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
No Humbug.

Foley's Honey and Tar does not
claim TO perform miracles. 1t does
not claim to cure all cases of consump-
ton or asthma, But 1t does claim to
give comfort and relief in advanced
stages of these diseases and to usually
cure early stages. 1t is certainly
worth trying by those afflicted or
threatened with these dread diseases.
For sale by HI. B. Lazier & Son.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Telling the Bees.
EUGENE FIELD.

EUGENE FIELD.
Out of the house where the slumberer
lay
Grandfather came one summer day,
And under the pleasant orchard trees
He spake thus wise to the murmuring
bees:
"The clover bloom that kissed her
feet
And the poise-be where she used
to play
Have honey store, but none so sweet
As ere our little one went away
o bees, sing soft, and, bees, sing low;
For she is gone who loved you So"
A wonder fell on the listening bees
Under those pleasant orchard trees,
And in their toll that summer day
Ever their murmuring seemed to say:
ssChild, o child, the grass is cool,
And the posies are waking to hear
the song
OF the bird that sings by the
shaded pool,
Waiting for one that tarrieth
long"
Twas SO they called to the little one
then,
As il to call her back again.
o gentle bees, have come to say
That grandfather fell asleep to-day,
And we know by the smile ON grand
fathers face
He has found his dear ones biding
place.
So, bees, sing soft, and, bees, sing
low,
As over the honey fields you
sweep
To the flowers abloom and the trees
allow
Sing Of grandfather fast asleep;
And ever beneath these orchard trees
Find cheer and shelter, gentle bees.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
.sThaf Glorious Climate y

Send for Sights and Scenes in Cali.
fornia published by the Passenger De
partment Of the Union Pacific Sys.
tenn at Omaha, or ask your nearest
Union Pacific Agent for one. This
little book will tell you Of the beau.
ties and wonders of California-the
grandest winter resort in America.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

SYMPTOMS DISTURB; intense itching and sting
ing most at night; worse by scratching. II al
lowed to continue tumors form, which often bleed
and ulcerate, i,ccoming very sore. Swaynes Oint
ment stops the itching and bleeding, heals ulcera
ton, and in most cases removes the tumors. Al
druggists, or by mail, for 80 cents. DIR. Swayne 8
Son. PHILADELPHIA
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

Simply apply "swayne's Ointment" No inter
nal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema, itch,
all eruptons the face, hands, nose, &C.. leaving
ing and curative powers are possessed by no other
remedy. Ask your druggist for Swayne's Oint-
ment
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Don't Patronize Pedlars.

You ought to know that when suf-
fering from any kidney trouble that a
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refunded.
For sale by III. b. Lazier & Son.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your
Life Away.

If you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made well, strong,
magnetic, full Of new life and vigor,
take No-To-Bac, the wonder worker
that makes weak men strong. Many
gain ten pounds in ten days. Over
400, 900 cured. Buy No-To- BAG from
your own druggist, who will guaran.
tee. Booklet and sample mailed free.
Address, Sterling Remedy Co., Chica-
go or New York.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Purely Vegetable

and cures Catarrh, Cancer, Conta-
gious Blood Poison, Scrofula, Rheu-
nnatism, Eczema, and all other dis
eases arising from impure blood.
Books on blood and skin diseases
will be mailed free to any address.
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

isn't that a very slow horse OF
yours?" "Well, he isn't much for
speed; but he's easily frightened, and
ruts away good deal, SO that he gets
there just the same"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
HON. c. t. CALDWELL,
or Parkersburg, w. Va, Recommends
Wrght's Celery Capsules.

VTBuCs CtieTy Capsules.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA,
Jan. 20, 1895,
The Wright Med. Co,
Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen:-I have been using
Wright's Celery Capsules since Nov.
1894, and lind them to be as recon
mended. l first began taking them
while at Hot Springs, Ark, under
treatment for Sciatic Rheumatism,
Liver and Stomach trouble with
which had been long sufferer
found the Celery Capules gave me
great relief from the beginning and
have used them ever since. With
pleasure, and unsolicited, l recon-
mend them to any and all suffering
with like Affections or either of them.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES I. CALDWELL.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

II tell you these vacation trips dc
a fellow an immense amount Of
good $50 they do; / feel braced
up enough to bluff every creditor
have
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

When bilious or costive, eat a Cas-.
caret, candy cathartic, cure guaran.
teed, 10c. 25c.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
He Coughed Up Stones.

NEW CASTLE, Pa, Nov. 30.-Peter
M. Shaffer, Of Mahoningtown, is af-
flicted with most peculiar sickness,
which will likely cause his death. He
has been stone mason for many
years, and two months ago he was
seized with bad cough, and consult
ed physician. The doctor says be
has been inhaling stone dust for the
past Is years, and with his SALIVA this
has been petrifled and has formed
small stones in his stomach. Already
Mr.. Shaffer has coughed up several
small stones.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

mo, darling" said mother to a
sick child, 1.-The doctor says | mustn't
read to YOU" '.Then, mamma" beg
ged the little one, won't you please
to read to yourself out loud"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05

Buy at Posten's Cash Store and
save money.
LADIES' misses and children's
wraps of all discriptions-new styles
opened twice week at Hirschman's.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-12-05
Woman suffrage in Idaho.

THE RRAcFlELD REGULATOR CO. ,ArlANrn, q
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-09-11

The newness OF American life was
Illustrated recently nj Minneapolis,
when 1000 school children, In relays Of
n thousand, hauled tho first house ever
built In Minneapolis through the streets
OF the town TO the site that had been
arranged for II I'm Minnehaha Park.
The house was built. says Harper's
weekly, forty-seyen years ago. and not
only has Il survived. but IT'S builder is
living. too. as well as his wife. who
came from New York TO live In Il. He
Is Col. John II. Stevens, a veteran OF
the Mexican war, who was born in
1890, wont 10 Minnesota In lSi9 for the
good OF his lungs, and. not finding a
claim that suited him In the village Of
81. Paul, went up the river and staked
out farm at ST. Anthony's Falls, on
land that Ia now the center OF city
which brags OF lts 100000 Inhabitants.
and hopes to have n million more. Col.
stevens has been leading man in
Minneapolis ever since he started the
town and apparently has not failed to
gain such legitimate advantages as
ought to accrue to pioneer who Sc
lects his farm with discretion and
abides by his choice,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-09-11
THE IDAHO DEVIL,

whoso country they range. believe that
their nip" is death. But this is a mis-
take. doubtless arising In part trom
their fierce aspect, stll II is bad
enough TO have n pest that not only
eats everything within It's reach. but
viii also take bite out OF your ansers
or legs N you bother him.
The Idaho deyil "a powerful nslao
maker, but he has no voice, His ALLEGED
chirp Ia produced by rubbing his whgs
together, lie lives In a hole with lille
galleries underground, ana In from, OF
his house he builds a small platform,
on which he throws his refuse. All
day and all night he sits at The en-
trance TO his home and performs opar-
attic selections with his wings The
mai, and the female live apart 0eh
in ia own house Squahblcs are i,e.
quont. and thoy fight 30 dercely with
their hind legs and powerful laws.
armed with serrated teeth that the
combatants frequently suffer the most
dreadful mutilation. They never 10
moro than an inch or two away nom
| their burrows, which they defend with
the utmost feroclty,
II these were the only crickets IA no
/ fought against In the northwest the
people OF that region would be mm.
paratiyely happy Unfortunately. more
Ia a tribe OF insects. nearly allied 10
the "deyIls' already described. witch
have migratory propensity. NOV
start on Journey through a eomrry
like the locusts Of old appearing md.
denly in such enormous number mat
ma measures taken against them are
or the slightest avail, No obuscle
stops them, Their armies do,roy
. everything before them. leaving b.sind
/ them only a brown desert
I These are so-callcd army crls,o,s
Jus, now they are making themslvss
a terror, Under ordinary circumsnn .ss
they are vegetable feeders. bun m
straits they become carulyorous mia
farmers In regions infested by Nam
dig bitches into which they ump. IN
d Vast numbers For lack OF thelr NAL
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-09-11

amount OF other work to be done. She
will win the heartfelt gratitude Of the
chaplain's wife by interesting herself
in the Sunday school for soldiers chill
dren and visiting their mothers in the
regimental lines. Then. again, II she
takes the trouble to study the language
carefully and learn more than the few
sentences required for ordering sery-
ants II opens up a world OF interest too
little known TO Europeans Hidden
away behind the purdah in houses OF
woll-to-do natives are women whose
lives arc spent inclosed between four
walls and they gladly welcome anyone
who will devote a little OF her time to
visiting them and taking an interest in
their affairs. and the daughter will find
the gratitude Of her Indian sister we'll
worth the sacrifice of an occasional III.
I'm party or picnic.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-09-11

this devil IL that he is one Of that gen.
Us that most people have been taught
brings good luck-t cricket. The
farmers call him the Idaho devil SO
serious are the attacks he II making
upon the growing crops that the gov
eminent has sent an expert out west
to study him and see what can be done
In the limo OF determination. Tho west.
ern people have another name Tor him
too. which shows what pest they
consider him. They call him the Chi.
nese cricket
These crickets live In holes In the
sand and are carniyorous OF habit
They have enormous heads and their
Jaws are 70 powerful that they are
easily able to bite through an ordinary
glove. Cannibals they are. and other
insects nearly related to them are thcis
fayorlte prey. The Mexicans. into
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-09-11

food they fail upon one another. and
great Is the destruction.
This seems 10 be one Of those years
when an attack is being made upon the
crops all along the line. The army
worm is doing a lot Of damage Just rs
present. and Is making itself partlcu-
larry obnoxious in Illinois. indiana.
Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. This is
an insect native to North America. No
whore else In the world "a II particular.
~ destructive. II Is a naked striped
caterpillar, about an inch and quar-
ter long aud derk In color. In May and
June these caterpillars sometimes make
their appearance Ia immense numbers.
doyouring wheat. oats and other grains
and grasses. They climb up the seed
stalks and cut OIL the heads
Just now there Is a plague OF grass
hopperH In Ohio and Michigan. where
they are destroying the grain crops.
The Hossian ny is doing an immense
amount Of damage at present In Michi-
Kan. This insect destroys t0.000.0On
bushels OF wheat annually In this coun-
try. II is n minute, dark-colorcd gnat.
somewhat resembling mosquito. The
larvae. which is footless maggot. does
the mischief. feeding on the juices OF
the plant. This ny Is an importation
from Europe. and is believed to have
been brought over In straw with the
fIesslan troops during tho war OF the
revolution. Equally injurious Is the
familiar chlnch bug. which In 1874 de-
youred t7O.OOO.OOO worth OF wheat.
corn and oats In seven states The
chinch bug IL making much trouble
Just now throughout the western states.
II lays its eggs on the roots Of the IN
tested plants. and the young grubs. 90
soon IA they are Matched. insert their
beaks into tho growing stalk and be-
gin TO suck the sap.
The potato bug has recently made It's
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-09-11
A WONDERFUL WEDDING.
Tea Thoussad Couples Were United
Marriage ut One Ttmr

Tea Thoussad Couples Were United In
Marriage ut one Time.
Tho largest and most remarkable
wedding since the world began took
place at Susa. when the great Alex
andcr had conquered Persia wishing to
unite victors and yanquished by the
strongest ties possible. he decrood n
wedding festival Now, guess how
many people he ordered to be married.
You could never do H. Well Alexander
himself was to marry Statira. the
daughter Of Darius. 100 Of his chief ON
ccrs were 10 be united to ladies from
the noblest Persian and Medan fami-
lies. and 10000 Of his Greek soldiers
were to marry 10000 Aslatlc women
22.202 people were married ut once.
don't sec how they managed to
get mp feast for 30 many. but they did.
and for vast multitude Of guests be-
sides. They had the most splendid mr.
rangomcnts. on n plain near the city
o vast pavilion was erected on pillars
sixty feet high. II was hung and
spread with the richest tissues. while
the gold md precious stones oraa-
monted II would have made your eyes
blink.
Adjoining this building were 100 gor-
& ous chamber FOR the 100 bridogrooms.
while Tor ,he remaining 10000 an outer
court was incloscd and hung with costly
tapestry and tables were spread out
side Tor The multitude. separate seat
was assigned each pair, and nll were ar
ranged In q semi-clrclc on either hand
~ the royal throne. Each bridegroom
had received golden vessel for his H.
latlon. and when the last OF these had
been announced by trumpcts to the
mulil,udcs without, the brides entered
the banquet hall and took their places.
And now don't you thinl, each BRIDE
groom stood mp separately and vowed:
with this ring ! now thee we'd" and
30 on. No. the ceremony was very sim
pie; the king gave his hand to Statlra
ana kirccd her as his wife. and the
other brldogrooms followed his oxnm-
plc.-Clnclancu Tribune.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-09-11

Put three ounces OF butter in the fry
lng pan. Slice six large. smooth to-
motocs into three slices each. and dip
In floor. Then sprinkle with pepper.
Put the slices into this pan when the
butter Is hot. and fry until tender and
brown. Remove from the pan with n
cake turner, or with broad bladed
knife. to a hot dish. Mix one teaspoon
ful OF Hour with two tablespoonfuls Of
butter, brown In the pan and add one
pint OF milk or cream. stir until II
boilg, season and pour over tho to-
maioes. Serve while very hot-Kan-
Eas City Times.