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Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

LIMIT Your WANTs.-From the nature OF
things, the income of most of the inhabi.
tants of the earth must be limited and
indeed within very narrow bounds. The
product of labor throughout the world, if
equally divided, would not make the share
of each individual large. 1t is impossible
that every one should be what is called
rich. But it is by no means impossible to
be independent. And what is the way to
compass this "glorious privilege? ?" It
consists in one rule: Limit your wants.
Make them few and inexpensive. To do
this would interfere but little with vour
real habit. You require more, or you are
satisfied with less, just as you have accus.
toned yourself to the one or the other
Young men, think of this. After having
made your money, spend it as you choose
honestly: but be sure you make it first.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

An old darlSey approached a vender of
fruit and asked How much do you ak
for dem watermelons, mister2" "One for
two bits-two for four bits-three for six
shillings-or a fine, large slice for thrip
or picayune F" ratified off the sidewalk
megchant. "Phew mister, you must think
I'm de man what busted dc Freedman's
bank, don't ye2" and he went away with
out buying any of the tempting fruit.--At-
-la'tic (Ga.) Constitution.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

A rich widower in Melbourne advertised
under an assumed name for wife, and
being particularly pleased with the style
and chirography of one of the many
answers, sought further correspondence,
pursuant to which an interview was ar
ranged. Imagine the experimenting gen.
tleman's surprise at meeting in the parlor
OF the designated hotel his own daughter,
whom he supposed TO be carefully guarded
in distant boarding school. Probably no
two persons ever met under more embar.
RAISING circumstances; but the young lady
Immediately graduated from school to the
position of houselzeeper for her lonely
father, who will not advertise for a wife
again until the damsel is settled in life.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

A Norristown boy who found a pocket
book containing eighty-fye dollars, and
returned it to the owner, refused reward
OF tive-cents for his trouble, explaining that
many man has been ruined bv suddenly
becoming rich.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

Two sons of the Emerald Isle paid q
visit to Paramount Park, Philadelphia, re-
Gently. They visited the water works.
Looking on with amazement at the great
turbine wheels while in motion, one
exclaimed to the Others Faith, Pat, the
Americans must be quare people; they
must have their wather ground before they
can drink it,
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

A BIG MAN." The carpet" said dealer
to an old farmer the other day, "that car
pet is one dollar and thirty-fve per yard
but, seeing it's you, you can have it for one
dollar twenty"
While he was cutting it off the farmer
proudly said to his wife:
never met him before, but you see
he takes me for some big man. Now, then
Marier, see what il is, to have husband
who looks smartish %
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

A man tainted during a recent grafton bv
Alexander Stephens, and remained ir.
sensible two hours. He came to in time
to hear seven eights of Mr.. Stephens.
address, however.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

When playful lad is sliding down a
sandbank, with heart full of careless iov
and pair of summer pantaloons, nothing
more quickly turns the current of his
thoughts than to slide on a brier.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

I'VE need the means for organizing the
democratic party in this State" said
leading politician. a Western man res.
pondcd promptly by telegram: "Wm
ship to-day one barrel whiskey and one
orator invoice by mall
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

a lady living near Troy has a piece of
soap supposed to be hundred wears old
Ism t 1t astonishing how long some people
can keep soap in the house and never feel
the slightest temptation to use it.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

Plaster of paris mixed with saturated
solution of alum, baked in an oven, pull
verized, and lastly mixed with water, is an
excellent cement for marble.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

\ foolish young man out West, in Q
newspaper office, desires to know why tho
ponce are not turned out in New York and
the thieves put in. That is exactly what
has been DONE Cincinnati Commercial
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

Bud; Mamma, are people ashamed to
say their prayers? Parent Stalk: Why,
no, child, what put that into your head {?
Bud: Well, what do they hide their ewes
for then?
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

In Norway, the longest day lasts three
months. The man who six months ago
promised to call in day or two and settle
his little bill must have gone to Norway on
q visit.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

KEEP Orr OF DEBT.-IIalf the rcrplexitv.
annoyance and trouble that men have in
'hiS world Is IN consequence of getting into
debt. 1t seems to be natural for somo
people to buy and incur obligations without
measure, so long as they can avoid paving
away ready cash. Give one of this sort a
chance to buy on credit, and the questions Of
payment are matters that he cares but little
about But what a crop of trouble springs
up from the seed of debt How many grey
hairs 1t brings, and how often it shortens
life; sometimes leading men to commit
suicide or murder. And yet how easy it is
to keep clear of this terrible monster. Paw
no attention to the "rare chances" " snlen.
did opportunities" "bargains," and the
like. Such are only traps set to catch
victims. If you see anything that Won
would like to accept, look first at your
money pile, and make the answer depend
on that. Always pay as you 90. If YOU
arc short of money, gauge your demands
accordingly.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

10 restore the color of a marble mante,.
piece which has become stained, mix up
quantity of the strongest soap lees with
qulckllme to the consistence of milk, and
lay it on the stone for twcnty.four hours
Clean afterwards with soap and water.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

Cadet Smith, colored, ETC., having Just
been married, an irreverent paragraphist
says: There is no kind of trouble that
that young man is afraid off,
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15
We dedicate the following lines to all

We WUU4OdIO IIIU IOIIOWIIg HIIVs 10 ~
those whom they fit:
The man who cheats the printer
Out of single cent,
VIII never reach the heavenly land
Where old Elijah went
He will not gain admission there
BY devils he'll be driven,
And made to loaf his time away
Outside the gates of Heaven.
Without a man TO greet him,
Without pleasant grin,
The happiness that he will reap
viii be " almighty thin"
He'll have to eat the thistle
Ofsorrow and regret;
He'll have to pluck around right smart
With cussedness, "you bet"
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

The two most Intellectual things in the
world are undoubtedly blue-eyed woman's
rage and liquor law.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

Naturalists have decided that no hen
can lay over 600 eggs. Therefore, when
you have checked off to that figure, YOU
can sell her for a springchicken.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

A Kentucky court has recently decided
that newspaper men have right to carry
deadly weapons, if deemed necessary for
selfdefence while in the discharge of
journalistic duties.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

Yale College is l75 years old, and during
that time it has had ten presidents. DR.,
Woolsey occupied the presidents chair for
quarter of a century.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

"Have you copy of to-day's C5nmcrcia!
about? said stranger, dropping in the
other afternoon. "Yes, sir" said the
editor, "heres one; but it's got the
Editorial Notes cut out" ooh, never
mlnd?" was the unfeeling reply, " in fact,
| rather prefer it that way"
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

The almighty problem is to make q
living without working" as the man said
when he shouldered stereopticon and
started Tor the rural districts. In addition
10 his moral show and lecture, he circulated
"crooked,' fvc-cent pieces. The Govern.
ment feeds him now at the cost of lis
freedom.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

A South Boston lady was recently inter.
rogated by Benedict as to why she did
not get married. She replied: ~ prefer
to be an old maid" He said he did not
believe it, as he felt sure she envied his
wife. "Oh, no! that would be breaking
the commandment-Thou shalt not covct
thy neighbor's ass" The subject dropped
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

10 bee or not to bee," as the man said
when he got home and found swarm of 'em
settled ON his front door-knob.
Lime slal<ed just before application is
said TO be an infallible protection against
fly in turnips.
The London police have the names Of
il7'OOO h"bitu"l criminals on the register.
Mrs. $. S. Mutton, of Toronto is liko
Mary-she has little lamb.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15

The best explanation yet offered for tho
disappearance of Donaldson and his fellow
balloonist is, that they must have had q
falling out.
Smyrna times., 1875-09-15
Tattlers and Tattling.

The disposition to pry into the privacy Of
domestic life is, unfortunately. vcrv com.
moh' and is always dishonorable. The
appetite for such knowledge is to be rc.
garded as morbid, and the indulgence Of #
disgraceful.
A family have a sacred right TO nrivoc,,
IN guarding the delicate relations of the
household, secrecy becomes a virtue. Evon
IL by chance the private affairs of bo,so.
ilold are laid open to a stranger, honor
would require him to turn from them. and
II knowledge of them were forced unon
HIM, they should be locked in sacred
silence.
A double obligation of silence and So.
cfecy rests upon one who is a guest in a
family. The turpitude of BETRAYAL of
family history by visitor is far greater
than theft would be. To pocket half n
dozen silver spoons would do far loss
damage, produce far less suffering, and be
less immoral, than talebearing. II il =
thing SO scandalous that it would degradea a
person, and put him out 'of society. To
Detfay the secrets of the household is not
only an odious immortality, but it is a sin
ana shame to be on good terms with tbo.o
VINO are known to commit such outrages.
lhey are miscreants. They put themselves
out OF the pale OF decent society. They
should be treated as moral outlaws.
lhese hungry eyed wretchcs who SIT
InGIIsnIpInI1p NJ,
children, treasuring their words, spvinp
their weakness, misinterpreting the inno.
cent liberties Of the household. and tbo,
run from house to house with their shame.
less news, are worse than posoncrs of wells
or burners of houses. They poison the
lalth OF man i'll man. If one opens his
mouth to tell you such things, with all
your might smite him in the facel Tboro
are two actions which Justify you instantly
knocking man down, the one is the act
OF pointing gun at you in sport, and the
other III the attempt to tell YOU a secret
which 1t IS disgraccful for him to yet. and |
Tor you to hear. Make no terms with sucb |
people. Talebearers have no rights.-arc |
common enemies OF good men. Hunt. |
hurry, and hound them out of society
they are the worst of pests save one. and
that Is the listener to the talebcarcr.
There could be no tattling if there were
no one to hear. 1t takes an car and =
tongue to make a scandal Greedy LISTENING
Is as dlshonorably as nimble tattlinc. The
car Is the open market where the tongue
sells its ill-gotten wares Some there arc
that will not repeat again what they hear
but they are willing to listen to it! They
Will not trade in contaband goods. but
they will buy enough Of the smuprlor for
family use
These respectable listeners are the
patrons of tattlcrs. It is the ready market
that keeps lebcaring brisk. 1t is a shame
to listen to i'll of your ncighbor Christian
peneYolencc demands that you do not love
Ill news. clean heart and true honor
rejoice in kindly things. 1t should be =
pam and sorrow to know of anything that
iegrades your neignbor in your eyes even
i ne Is your enemy how much more if he
IS your friend d?-Noc York L.Ig.r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-01
West Virginia Historical Society.

We have upon our table circular letter
from the Hon Charles James Faulkner, Presi-
dent Of the West Virginia Historical Society
This Society has been established TO procure
and preserve whatever relates to the Natural,
Civil. Military, aud Literary History OF West
Virginia; anl all must concede that this is an
object worthy Of the attention and Efforts Of
every pIirioiic and enlightened citizen OF this
State We gladly append the inquiries made
by Mr. Faulkner to elici, information:
!. Are there any traditions in your county
Of Indian raids, massacFes, or murders Of any
conflicts between the whites aud Indians other
than those already mentioned in bistpry2
>. Are there any evidences Of Indian re-
mains-fortiicntions, mounds. skeletons
8. What is the origin of the name Of your
county of its towns, rivers. creeks, springs,
aud mountains?
!. Has your county been TIC birthplace
or residence Of persons distinguished in The
early settlement Of the country. ur IN its Mill
iary or civil history. or has it been the scene
OF any event Of historical interest
g. Have any Of your Inhabitants been re-
markable for their loageviiy, or tor any other
qualities that would mase theai "oriby Of his
turicaI uotice2
G. From whence did The first settlement Of
your county take place? Were its original
settlers Of foreign birth? If,o. Of what ma
ton? Or we're they from some Of the a1join-
ing States? II 50, from wha, States?
7. Have you any copies or files Of old news
papers-auy letters, manuscripts, or books
throwing light upon the history Of this State,
which You would be willing IA see deposited
for preservation and reference 10 the library Of
the S.'cieiy?
8. Do you know Of any event. fact. or Incl
dent calculated TO throw light upon the natu-
raj, civil, military, or literary history Of this
State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-01
Feeding Hogs Corn Meal.

On the second day Of last December, writes
a correspondent. weighed tweriy-six hogs,
the aggregate being 1890 pounds, of an ave-
rage Of 1901 pounds per head. They were
then fel six weeks on curn meal The frs,
week they consumed 29l bushels aud gained
Az pounds; second week they wee fed on
the same, 30! bushels, aud gained S72
pounds third week they were FED 81 BUSH
els and gained isG pounds They were then
fed two weeks, consuming III bushels, and
sained 945 pounds. The sixth week they
were Eel POI bushels and saiued 392 pounds.
Their average gain was u pounds 10 ihe
bu,lel of meal or pounds Of meal to tho
pound Of pork. They were then sold for
SG.35 per hundred, which paid the 80 a-lO
cents per bushel for my corn. The uncrcness
of their gain was owing to cold weather part
of the time. Ny experience is that ground
corn will make one-iourh more pork the
bushel when FED in se-aoored pen. than
when fed in the ear or wholes,ate This ex-
pertinent was the result Of careful feeding aud
watering three times a day in a good, tight,
warm pen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-01
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

~ Cde Fcss PaEssjspa pa5lished weekly al TOo
, .IIt-, qaI Fjity Cents per anavn a. Iieasee.
rs-rdREE DOLLARS if nOt paid in advance.
- Dse D,Uar asI F.fty Cents for SIX oHila
- rheterms Of Advertising are, Cor square
one inch) orles,, Oas Dollar and FVIy Ceaisfor
.hree iasertioas-larger ones in thes ineProPor-
tion stch c,atiuilaee F.f;y CeHts.
sC- 80 adyertisemenito be considered by the
a,ath ,r rear unless specified on the Manuscript,
,r previously agreed upon between the parties.
E0- An advertisement not marked on the copy
,raspscided number ofinsertions wiilbeeontinued
tntil,rdsred cut, payments exacted accordingly.
ay- {esrLAa AoyssrIsENENTs.-To avoid any
Notwithstanding on the part Of the anuas 'adver-
.i,.rsitis proper 70 state distinctly that tins
-ile-e only extends to their Immediate business
i.aIEs,at,. Legal ,- al other radverJisemeatsse
,vth,m 90 be an additional charge, and 40 varia-
ton.
q loitaary Notices Of more than 6yolinesvill
,5cuarSti.os.
IDB ,YOGK.-PIsters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
't-ls c., executed promptly, neatly, anda' .air
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-01
A Soft Answer.

he husband was quick Of temper and often
inconsiderate. They had been married not
yet year, when one day in fit Of hasty
wrath he said to his wife:
al want no correction from you. II you
are not satisfied with my conduct you can re-
turn to your own home whence took you,
aud Gnd happiness with your kind"
"If leave YOU" returned the unbappy
wife, ." will yon give me back that which !
brou, ht 10 you?"
every dollar Icoyet not your wealth.
You shall have it all back"
"Ahw she answered, al meant not the
wealth of gold. ! thought not Of the dross
meant my maiden heart-my first and only
lovc--my buoyant hopes aud the promised
blessing of womaubood Can you give
these back to me?'
A momen, Of thought, Of conyulsiou, and
then, taking her to his arms:
"No. no. my wife, | cannot do that, bat !
will do more; viii keep them henceforth
uusulied and unpained will cherish your
blessing as my own and never again, God
helping me, will forget the pledge | gave al
the holy altar when you gave your peace aud
happiness into my keeping"
How trae is it that "a soft word turneth
away WRATH" and how many O. how many,
Of the bitter s,ries Of domestic life might be
avoided by remembering aud acting in accord
aace herewith
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-01
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
| \ & Y. v. B. GlLLAHIR, EDITORS
Saturday, May l, 1875.
Feminine Fashions.
Al about the Ne,c Hats.

Among novelties for the spring and summer
are very fine plated French panama hats.
These are commended for their exceeding
liehtuess, elegance Of shape, fnenesS and du-
rability. They are as soft aud pliable as
chip braids, DO not break when bent, arc not
injured by rain, and are so elastic that they
NAV be rolled in small parcel without spoil
ins their shape. They are most admired
when made in the stylish Bretonne shape,
with round crowned and flexible brim curled
inward in front, but without wire. They are
also shown in the Directoire shape, with far
ing scoop front and narrow brim behind. The
damask ribbons already mentioned are the
hyorite in Paris for trimming bonnets. All
the Jacquard looms in St Etieuue are en-
uloyed To make this rich fabric. the inlta-
tinns of domestic manufacture are very poor
in comparison with the imported ribbons
and scaris. Chip bouuets in the DIreetotre
and Bretunne shapes arc of ecru shades, with
burder of several rows of the chip ui dark
hese brown or lawn-color Another novelty Is a
very lieht bonnet made of a glossy slken braid.
This is very frail, and should I've reserved for
carriage use and fair weather. Chip fats, or
pla'eamr. like ,hpse in use years ago. are now
imported, and millners add the crowns and
shape the brims to suit the wearer's fancy
They come in chalk white and pear-color, aud
will make the most distinguished locking hats
when trimmed with velvet, feathers and roses.
The New Derby or French walking hat is an
on the English walking hat now
in vogue. 1t is shaped precisely like the
Derby hat worn by gentlemen.
The few ornaments imported consis. Of gilt
and silver slides, buckles aud brooches Of fiji
cree in Old medeva! designs. There are also
ribbons and galoon studded with polished jet
pr silver spanglcs Flowers, branches and
caves of jet, with gilt with silver, are ocea-
,ionally used.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-01
A Toothless People.

Terrible times In WanentoD, Va, afc de-
picted by the Sentinel. Il appears that few
weeks ago dentist came 10 that town aud ad-
ver,ised that he would remove all of persons
teeth for 81 aud insert new set fOr SO be-
sides giving six months credit The War
renton people are very fond Of bargains, 50
there was rush f)r the dentists y: once. lie
was busy for two months pulling teeth, aud
at the end Cf that time half the people bad
empty guns, and bone dust factory 10 tho
neighborhood doubled its workmen 50 as q
grind up tie teeth Meanwhile tie people
were waiting for The dentist 10 81 them with
new sets, but the abandoned seounGrel cloped
with the ho,el-keeper's wife. and bow there
are 1000 or 1000 people ia town who cannot
cat anything tougher than soup and fauna.
All the butchers have failed, not a cracker bas
been sold for three weeks. Ono man, II is
said, whittled out set Of wooden teeth for
himself but the first drink Of whisky he took
Cincinnati whisky-set them 10 blaze. and
bis funeral came of next. The deDtist will
hear something to bis advantage II be cones
back
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-01
Spring.

or all tie seasons Spring Is tne most CO..
ouettish. She is like the princess who s'oopeu
aud kissed the sleeping poet under the tree'
who still slept on but dreamed OF different
dream. The earth was hardly conscious that
Spring had come yesterday, whea blue SKIES
dropped ctberia. mildness lrhompsonl on her
bosom. II is Indeed the time when the young,
the ROSY spring gives to the breeze ber scented
wing tAnacreonl aud April is sarlanded win
al the fairest flowers and freshest buds the
earth brings forth ISpenserl. Well was 1t
observed that like an army defeated the snow
hath reirea,ed Wordsworth and that the ield'
with flowers are deckel in every hue Drum
mond), though VIC must not 80 out just yet I"
null them. The swallow also brings us the
season of vcrnal delight, with his back all oi
sable aud belly Of white tAnonymon'l' aud
there are datIolis which come before the
swallow darcs aud takes the winds oil Mafch
with beauty (Shakespearcl. Ia the spring
a brighter crimson burns upon the rooins
breast trennysonl, aud youas mans fancy
lightly tprns to thoughts of love ibid. Now
Is heard The sound of vernal showers on the
twinkling grass Shelley, aud with bis um-
brella wanders forth tic hyacintliine boy, Tor
whom morn well might break aud April bloom
iEmersonl. Now shall we notice bow our
swift Spring heaps the orchards full oil bloom
and scent lLowclIl. and the maiden May re-
turn with pretty haste Barry COrnwalll
Now do the majority of intelligent people
think il better to sport with Amaryllls IN the
shade or with the tansles of No1ra's halr
lMilton) than to creep iu;o some still cavern
deep, there to weep and weep and weep Ten
nysou). All these and many other things do
we see aud enjoy now that Spring has broken
the icy fetters Of the silver streams wilkes
barre special Dispatch and all nature rejoice'
that Grim yisaced March has smoothed his
frosty pow Burns aud ShakespeaFel. Spring
beautiful Spring has returned with birds aud
flowers rorisinall, and new fashionables,yles In
hats. bonnets, dresses advertisements, IN
| Gnenzas and catarrhs and hundreds OF otneI
/ things make business lively. Much more
might he said Of Spring, but her lovely and
Lewitching smiles show that at last she ha'
consented to speak for herself.-N. !. Herald