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The crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1877-1878, 1877-09-06


33,615,67S.
TIE treasury department claims that
the public debt was decreased nearly
four million dollars in July.
If Gail Hamilton and Anna Dickin-
son would start newspaper, it would
be the crowning triumph of this wonder
full country.
ANTONY CYXCwICCKI was drowned Mt
Pittsburg the other day. If the czar
had heard of him in time, he would
probably have made general of him.
NEITHER the Russians nor the Turks
need fear that they will be interfered
with in the prosecution of the present
war. 1t was understood at the begin
ming that it was not to be a free fight,
and the understanding is now absolute.
1t must be fought out on the Kilkenny
lines if it takes all next summer
A PARIS dispatch asserts that two
thousand Italians have offered their
service to the Greek army. The offer
will probably not be accepted. Two
thousand organ grinders would be alto
gethcr too large an allowance for so
small an army as that of the Greeks.
The telephone may be well enough as
musical disseminator, but what the.
country needs is the invention of some
sort of musical conductor which may be
applied to hand-organs and tin-pan pi-
amos in such manner as to conduct the
music" noiselessly off, and dump it in
some out-of-the-way place, where it will
not become offensive.
Great distress and destitution prevail
i'll Washington, largely among the fam
lilies of discharged government clerks
and employees. Many of these, unable
to find work of any kind that they
would be able to do, are reduced to ac-
tual bcggory. The new commissioner
of the district, Mr.. Bryan, is endeavor-
ing to organize some system of relief
that may at least prevent starvation.
The st. Louis, Iron Mountain, and
Southern Railway have issued an illus
tratcd pamphlet, describing the Arkan
sas Hot Springs, the surrounding coun-
try, the route thither, and containing
much interesting and valuable matter
relating to the healing waters and the
methods of their enjoyment. Since
1865, the average number of visitors
has been 1O,7O0 per year, with an in
crcasing tendency.
Ir Is about settled that the Sitting
Bull commission will not go to Canada.
One reason for this determination is
that Sitting Bull is not there. Other
reasons may have some weight with the
cabinet, but this one was doubtless con-
sidcrcd in itself sufficient in itself. The
business of settling terms of peace with
Sitting Bulls band will now be left to
the standing commissions already or
ganizcd under command of General
Sheridan.
The men and women, the boys and
girls, who have deposited their earnings
in savings banks only to have them
stolen, have lost confidence in human
nature and no longer have any induce
ments to be frugal Many of them re-
gret that they had not spent their mon
ey in having IL good time. 1t will be
hard now to induce them to be thrifty.
In truth, thrift is discouraged by the
managers of the very institutions that
should encourage it. Savings banks,
insurance companies, ioint-stock com
panics have generally violated all claims
to the public confidence as fur as the
the management of money is concerned.
A Remarkable PetriG,ction.
The crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1877-1878, 1877-09-06
MINOR MENTION.

The moroy question how to get it
The labor question-how not to get it.
The crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1877-1878, 1877-09-06

ANTONY CYxcwICCKI was drowned at
Pittsburg the other day. If the czar
had heard of him in time, he would
probably have made general of him.
The crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1877-1878, 1877-09-06
Funeral of Brigham Young.

An immense concourse of people from
all parts of the territory assembled to at
tend the funeral Of Brigham Young. There
were $4,000 or 1900 persons in the taber-
nace. The body was exhibited until II a. m.
The religious services commenced at ~ and
continued until o'clocd. Remarks were
made by Woodruff, Hyde, Cannon and Tay-
lor. eulogistic OF the deceased and the great
work he had performed. The body was en-
closed in plain red wood coffin, and was
borne to the grave by employees of the late
president. The cortcge was preceded by n
band and followed by the family, the differ
ent orders Of the priesthood and adhercnts,
all on foot.
The crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1877-1878, 1877-09-06

II is proposed, in Indiana, to. change
the marriage service so as it will read,
"Who dare take this woman?" And the
bridegroom shall answer, Il dare"
The crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1877-1878, 1877-09-06

NEITHER the Russians nor the Turks
need fear that they will be interfered
with in the prosecution of the present
war. 1t was understood at the begin
ming that it was not to be free fight,
and the understanding is now absolute
1t must be fought out on the Kilkenny
lines if it takes all next summer.
The crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1877-1878, 1877-09-06

The telephone may be well enough as
Il musical disseminator, but what the
country needs is the invention of some
sort of musical conductor which may be
applied to hand-organs and tin-pan pi-
amos in such manner as to conduct the
music" noiselessly off, and dump it in
some out-of-the-way place, where it will
not become offensive.
The crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1877-1878, 1877-09-06

A PARIS dispatch asserts that two
thousand Italians have offered their
service to the Greek army. The offer
will probably not be accepted Two
thousand organ-grindcrs would be alto
gethcr too large an allowance for so
small an army as that of the Greeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-13
ICE CREAM, &c.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

GROCERY AND COMMISSION HOUSE,
Tho Grocery and Commi mission business ior1 do
merly conducted by Kelly s. Carter, at no. o.
Cameron street. will be continued by tao new
firm of KELLY & C& on.
FIRST CLASS GROCERIES sold IN guam
Consignments of GRAIN and CoU Mn
PRODUCE disposed OF to the oest -, saTaI'I 1NI
N0O j. FHANK KELLY.
}. w. CAKR.
All persons indebted to the old firm Will p'ess7
settle immediately FRANK KEILY
rc-- II &c =. = --.lN-r-1H1 80 - -
Y alexandria, Sept. %, 1877.
/ WOULD INFORM MY FRIENDS AND
the public generally that have this day made
business connection with the well known urn
of HARLOW BROS, Groeers,, Liquor, Feed
and General Commission Merchants, N. ";
corner Cameron and Royal streets, and would
solicit share Of their patronage.
sep 29-tf T. U. " AIM.
+. 6. SWAIME,
| WITH
HARLOW BROS ,,,>
| ii GROCERS, LIQUOE, FEED,
AND COMM ISSlON MEECE e. NIo,
| N w. COR CAMERON AND Roy AL SIS.
| Liberal advances made Oh a!i conslgnmeMnts III
| IN storo, sep 29-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
PardonGble Paragraphs.

Philip Gilbert Hamerton, in lis admirable
papers on 'Intelleclual Life, thus talks to the
man who stopped lis paper ;" Newspapers
are 20 the civilized world what the daily house
talk is TO members Of The hmily-they keep
our dsily interest 10 each other, they save US
from the evils Of isolation To live as mem
Der Of the great white race tha. has filed
Europe and America, and colonzed OF con-
quered whatever territory i. has been pleased
to occupy; to share from day to day its
thoughts, its cares, It's inspirations, it is neces
saty that every man should read lie paper
Why are the French peasants so bewiidered
and at sea? It is because they never read
newspaper And Why are the Inhabitants Oft tie
United States, though scattered over territo-
ry fourteen times the area Of France, so much
more capable ofcopceFted action, so much more
alive and modern, so much more interested 10
new discoveries Of all kinds, and capable Of
selecting and utilizing the best cf them? Il!
is because the newspapers penetrate every
where, and even the lonely dweler on the
prairie or in the forest is 10, intellectually so-
lated from the great currents Of life which now
through the telegraph and press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
The Champion Rat Killer.
+ From he RockIdnd Courier.

a tall man, with nose like muffin, went
into main street boarding house one day last
week. aud asked ior dinner.
lowing to the general depression OF ousi-
ness, and consequent scarcity Of the Thino,"
said the proprietor, looking the .all man over,
"a dinner viii cost you s5 cents in advance.
"I have nothing with me but check on
Boston bank" observed the tall man.
"Cheeks on Boston banks ain't worth cop
per-" remarked the landlord Il guess you'll
lave to diue more sumptuously elsewhere"
"Cant do something foF my dinner p ask
ed the tall man, as a hungry Pang gTiped him.
"You can pay" said the proprietor, I'M
pressiyely.
You give ne ny dinner" said the tall
man IN agree TO clean the house of every
rat in it. have performed the feat in many
hotels throughout the country, with the mos.
satisfactory results"
The proprietor accepted the bargain as a
most advantageous one to himself, and the tall
man seated himself, where he did fearful exc
cuiion among the victuals. lie flushed his
dinner in half al hour. picked his teeth witha
fork, called for cigar, and proceeded to enjoy
It.
"Now then" said the proprietor, when tho
tall man had flushed bis smoke, "let's 60 to
business. Go for the rats.
"Ah, yes. returned the tall man with
pleasure. Procure me a light iron bar, about
four feet in length, and will proceed to busi-
ness"
The iron bar was produced, and the loaiers
gathered around to witness the interesting pro-
ceediDgs.
"Now begin said the proprietor. "Whero
will you commence Grst2"
"Rieht here" replied the tall man. as he
carefully rolled back his cuffs, spit on his hanis,
and srasped the iron bar firmly, while the pro-
prietor stood by with great anxiety depicted
on his countcnance.
"Now," said the tall man, imprcssiyely, as
he slowly elevated the bar, "are you ready"
"All ready" returned The proprietor, eS-
ci,e1ly.
Then" said the tall man, "bring on your
rats.
For The space Of five minutes the excitement
Of an entire Presidential election filed the room.
When il subsded the tall man was nowhere
to be seen, and the proprietor was standing
before glass tying an oyster ovor bis left eye.
The rats still reyel in their native freedom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
Beautiful Extract.

Men seldom think Of the great event Of death
until the shadow crosses their own path, hiding
forever from their eyes the traces Of the loved
ones whose loving smilo was the sunligh htof their
existence. Death is the great antagonist Of
light, aud tho cold thought Of the tomb is the
skeleton of al leasts We do not want 20 60
through the dark valley, although the passage
may lead to Paradise aud, with Charles Lamb
we do not want to lie down in the muddy
grave, even with kings and princes FOR our
bed. fellows. But the Eat Of nature is mex
orable. There is 10 appeal Of relief from the
great law which dooms US 10 dust We -four
ish and fade as the leaves Of the forest and
the flower that blooms and withers in q day
has not a Trailer hold on liz. than the mightiest
monarch ihat ever shook the earth with his
footsteps Generations Of men appear and
vanish as tie grass and the countless multi
ti;udcs that throng the earth to-day will TO-
morrow disappear as the footsteps Oh the shore
In the beautiful drama Of Ion, the instinct
Of immortality go eloqucntly uttered BY the
devoted Greek, finds deep response in every
thoughtful soul. When about to yield bis
young existence a sacrifice to fate, bis beloved
C,emantho asks If they shall not meet again,
to which he replies " have asbcd the dread
ful question Of the hills that look eternal--of
tLc clear streams that flow forever-of The
stars, among whose fields Of sznre my raised
spirit has walked in glory All were dumb.
But while gaze upon thy living face, feel
there is something in ;he love that mantles
through its beauty tba. canuo; wholly perish.
We shall meet again, Clemanthe."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
POLITICAL.
For he Free Pfess.
LINES.

Nv pen euclothe, 0 gracious Muse,
with kindly. hsppy thought
/ sing his praise whose earthly days
Are past, and Overwrought.
For Paul" is dead-the p.elliest
That ever warbled long,
'Twere hard 10 tud, in all bird-kinc,
His peer in sweetest song.
o morn Of morns-serenely olest!-
When FIRST be came 20 mel
October skies in brightest dyes
Were painted cheeriiy.
And Natures crown in glory burned
Ere il was drawn away
But he was near, my heart 20 cheer
Throughoutits Winters day.
The task complete. he fingered still,
Though Spring had opened free 3,
The year spun 'round-Octooer found
Ny birdie yet with me-.
loved the irail and yellow Life
Ave, ,sorsiipped-without blame,
Ye would think so, could ye but kno"
The story Of that name.
Although a second winters course
He staid. 20 soothe and sing
Gave W lis breath in silent death
At very birth OF Spring,
And passed ween, to other worlds
Where brides never die,
But sail the air, a-quiver there
With golden melody.
Come, Memory and weave me here
4 garland, irail and sweet
And in nv gloom III seek his tomb
And lay it at his feet.
Give Retrospect its hailowed place,
Let Tears o'er-shower all,
And through the green let this be seen
-" HIS NAME WAS PAUL"
JEAN SANDS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

CCDIc CONTENTS OF a ToS.-Iew persons
have any idea as to the amount Of coal that
can be slowed away in given space we
therefore give an example Of The manner 10
which it may be figured up. 4 shed or room,
Is feet high, ls feet wide, and 90 feet long
will hold 200 tons Of Anthracite coal, aud
perhaps ten tons less Of Cumberland. Thus
I5xl8x 3O-s,I00. divided by 20, average
cubic contents Of ton Of Anihracite-2021.
-Cbql Trade Jornal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

ONE LIFE, ONE ANA wife said to her
husband, who was scoldiug Ler, However
cross you may be, there is not couple who
live in greater uuanimiiy than You aud ! for
we always desire the same thiog-You want
70 be master and so DO T.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

A country girl wrote to her lover Now
George, don't you fale TO be at singing school
to night" George wrote back that in the
bright lexicon Of youtb-Wctster's UnabTidg-
ed-there's no such word as iale"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

Martin Finn, Of Dfookyille, Kentucky, is
convinced Of the fylly Of sleeping with light
ed kerosene lamp 10 lis room. The light Of
one enabled an enemy to aim at him through
the window with a rife, as be lay abed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

Ladies are Ike waiches-pretty enough to
look at. Sweet faces and delicate hands, but
somewhat difficult to regulate after they
are set a going
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

The reason why Detroit woman cot OF a
street car without ringing tho bell was be-
cause she saw her husband walking with a
good-looking widow; and she hadn't time Tor
ceremonies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

That was a good prayer which the old fash
ioned Methodist minister uttered: go, Lord,
start US right, because If we get started wrong
we arc hard to turn"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
A Mississippi Widow Captures Boy
Husband.

That sprighlly journal. the Scdalia Bdzoo,
thus romantically describes how gay Missis-
sppi widow Of sixty captured a young hus-
band Of twenty:
Just over the Pettis county line in Cooper,
has lived for many years Mrs. Sarah Ray
The summer Of her years has mcllowcd into
sixty autumns, but, notwithstanding she hos
reared and settled in life large family, she Is
as spry rs a miss Of sixteen, and has heart
as capable of soft and tender impressions as
the most Juvenile Of her sisters.
Since her youngest daughter married and
went away. IIrs. Ray has fell. that it is just as
bad for a woman TO live alono as a man. 1t
may have been the dalianco Of winter on The
breast Of spring-the bursting bud and spring
ing ilowet-and the carol Of the carly birds,
and oil tho innocent swco,nossos of The young
spring time, have caused Mrs Ray 10 thinko Of
mating. In sprihg maidcn's fancy lightly
turns to thoughts Of love why 10. ma'ron,
mellow as ripe apple, and retaining 10 her
autumn all the freshness Of her carlies, sum
mtt?
So though, ut leas, our Cooper county
widow, and having Oh her place nice young
man Of twenty, named Asa Brown, she lured
the bashful youth by many coqueitish at
to declare the passion she had previously in
spircd. ], mat,ered not what thc world might
say, they knew they were
1.-TWO souls With but single thought,
Two hearts that beat ns one"
and 10 The weft and woven web q life love is
the Jewel that makes il beautiful. And they
loved each other with tender constancy that
was sure to defy the lapse Of time. The bride
groom stipulated, however, as man was The
head Of Tie family, the widow should make
over to him her forty-acre patch and household
possessions. This she readily consented to do.
Wha. widow ever disirusied the man she
loved
These preliminarics arranged, tic couple
hied them to the hospitable roof Of Squire
Moore, who tied them in Q knot that all tine
cannot unrayel.
"WHl these goods wear well?' asked she
IL cfo,b
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

Oh how sweet il will be in that beautiful land,
So free from al, sorrow and pain;
With songs on our lips and with harps IN our
hands
To meet one another again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

A woman IS very much like kettle, If ysH
come to think Of it She sings away 50 plea
santly-then she stops-and when you least
expect It, she boils over.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

Mr.. Gudgeon: Oh, say, now, Miss Ada,
you are fishing for a compliment. Miss Mae
Angle: Oh dear no, never fsh in shallow
waters
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
VOL 66.---VOL ID, NEW SERIESl CHARI
personal!

NOAH WALKER - CO.,
Celebrated Clothiers Of Baltimore, ma,
Announce the introduction OF plan OF ordering
Clothing and UndcrWear
BY LETTER,
To which thcv call vour special attention. They
viii send on app ,icati1E their improved aud accu-
rate
RULES ron SELENEASURENENT,
aud uu lme of samples from their immense
stock OF CLOTHS, CASSlNEk-o, COAIlN0S,
SuIETlNGS, tc.. thus enabling parties N any
part % tls couatry 90 order thelr clothing ana
Shirtsdlrcc- from them, with the certainty oi re-
ce-fll- garments ot
FLs ItV Latest SBls
Ind Nosi Perfect Ft AitaiHa5ls.
Good, ordered WIN be sent by Express TO any
As {. We'll known throughout the Southern
States they have io- F0rty-Ihrce Years
ENC ELLED
ia an lcrartments Of their business, which is
substantial guarantee as 90 the character OF the
Good they win send out.
A large and Wcli-lssurted stOcE OF
EzEADV-EEADE CLOTHING
always on hand, ,og ,her with full line Of
Furnishing Seeds,
including all che la;cs, Novelties in Design, and at
POPULAR PRICES.
When Goods are sent per Express c. o. d.
th.-. win o. no collie .cction charge on amounts OF
$50 aud over.
Er,ss flr SelrMcasurcmcnt Samples Of Goods
and ptics List sem. ,rcc ou application. ,.
The attention 90 the Trade is invited 20 ur
Wholesale Department, which is always Kept up
o. che highest standard.
NOAH EVALEkEE2 q co,
D. fr .r's a Il"tUa'
Clatiiu- and Furuishjuy Goods, either ready
made ur made o. order.
lG5aai lt1 Baltimore street, BALIlNOhE,
N-y l3, Is1G-ytG MD
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
Incense OF Flowers.

InCCnSe Ol EIOH tI5'
This rich abundance Of the rose, its breath,
On which almost think my soul could live;
This sweet au,brosia, which even in death
It's leaves hold on to give
Whence is It? From dank earth or scentlcss air :
Or from the inner sanctuarcs Of heaven?
" probe the branch, the roOt-no incense there
0 God, whence is i, given?
l. il the essence OF the morning dew;
Or Oscillation Of purer sphere
The breath Of the immortals coming through
To Us immoTtals hcre2
Exquisite mystery, my heart dcvours
The living Inspiration, and fnow
Sweet revelations with the breath Of 6owcrs
Into our beings how.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
AMERICAN HOTEL,
STAUNTON IA
Change OF 11nnaGcrncnt.
z. NJ, C&YETNELL, Proprietor.

TF7HE management Of this Hotel has changed
hands aud it Is being put in thorough repair,
being remodclcd and re:uruishet.
THIS Hotel is conveniently situatcl near the c. &
o K. r. Depot aud accessible 90 tc business part
Of tl,e city. which will make 70 desirable for the
transient visitors and especially hr Commercial
men.
This Hotel is well ventilated and delightfully."-
cool in summer. The proprietor will spare no
pains % make 10 first class Hotel.
Terms moderate and special rates will be made
for Commercial men. .
Nm. CARTNELL,
Jan. p, leIT. Irunr.etor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

Among other suggestive designs engraved
on wedding rings is that Of a spiders web witt
q ay 10 il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
SOUTHERN

SOUTHERN
TTEPATIC PILLS,
WHAT Old, Long Known and Well Tried Rene
dyfor all Bilious Disease, caused by
DISEASEDIAVEH,
Isdastinod At no distant day, to be the only Med
icine recognized and used By the people, where
thatdisessc is so prevalent. Our present object
being 20 introduce the Medicine into those DIS
trict, where the disease is most rife, and let the
people have The benefit ofso greata blessing: ana
3eitonstrat, its correctness by showing such re
suits as have ue-er followed any other plan Of
treatment. ~
Pricc-For one boz, IS cents. oIeus7. Five
Gross, $500.
They can be seutto any point in the United
ct,t.: Address. G. ". DEEMS.
2s south Calhognstreet, BALTIMORE.
April g, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

"Wnl these goods wear well?' asked sbo
Of the clerk.
81 Oh, yes, maam," was the assuring TO-
sponse, "They viii last as long there is Ji'
Of them left"
She seemed satisfed, and the glib clerk sold
large bill Of the material, as well as tie wo-
man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
HOTEL,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., w. Va.

HAYiNG leased the En,er Hotel. il Is no"
1pen for thc accommodation Of the Public.
n Table will be bouutiu'ly supplied with all
the luxu-ics aud sab,tautials that the city and
country markets afford. None b7t polite and at
tcutirc servants will be employed, and nothing
comfort and pleasure Of guests The Stable viii
be attended By an experienced 0stlcr.
/. =. ETCllISON,
Vebruarv s. 1915 Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12
Saturday, Nay ID, 1877.

OFFICE IN "JEFrEEsoE BUILDING" "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-05-12

Jan lo!7