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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-04-28

A Lone RrppLE.-A young Bible
student was asked: How many boys
are there in your class?" He replied:
IF you multiply the number of Jacobs
sons by the number of times which the
Israelites compassed Jericho, and add to
the product the number of measures of
barley which Boaz gave Ruth, divide
this by the number Of Humans sons,
subtract the number of each kind of
clean beasts that went into the ark, null
tiply by the number of men that went to
see Elijah after he was taken to heaven;
subtract from this Joseph's age at the
time he stood before Pharaoh, add the
number of stones in David's bag when
he killed Goliah subtract the number of
furlongs that Bethany was distant from
Jerusalem, divide by the number of an
chors cast on. when Paul was ship
wrecked, subtract the number Of per-
sons saved in the ark, and the remainder
will be the answer"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-04-28

A young woman applied TO the relief
bureau in Galveston the other day with
. paper containing the following: This
unfortunate woman 10 the only daughter
Of IN old and childlsss father, md she
supports several yosng brothsrs ~ her
vcsk."
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-04-28

Hoaesty always vins IN The psr'aiss
II lie.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-04-28

"Be quiet, child" said; I'm not 60
ing to hurt you. suppose you are only
q tool Of those wicked men. Sit down
there and let me look at you"
He sat down, looking at me in terror.
"You must tell me the truth" said.
Il want to be your friend. You came
mere with the burglars9"
He nodded.
"They put you through the window to
open our door?"
YES" he said.
"Dil your mother know OF it,"
asked.
II never had any mother" he an.
swered.
"And your father?"
Daddy Daddy was hung for killing
q man." said the child.
"Do you like this sort OF life p
asked.
He looked at me doubtfully.
"Id'no," he answered.
II mean going out with tho men ia
rob houses?" 1 asked.
'.No," replied the baby;;"1'm afraid Of
the dark. Once they shooted me, and II
blsd. like to go to bed and sleep
nights. wish they'd let me.
TPoor little wretchl" sighed to my
self. when I had called for help again.
he would b sent to police station, and
thence 70 some prison school or reforma-
torv. That was better than the life be
nov led; but after oil what . miserable
an one Of NE women Who really love
shildssn, and Il stEuek - ~ ths child
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

When man begins asking him
self, "Does it pay to be honest ?" he
is preparing to demonstrate practi-
cally that no man can afford to be
dishonest.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15
CHOICE CHIT-CHAT
Gn Moral and Miscellame-
Gus Matters
Cullcd for Saturdays Register

Culled for Saturdays Register.
e-c1;Aa- - ~ t:.tt, o-I .o4,, 20
a rituallsr. tie mas a supersLlLIous
regard for set days and times, the
days ana times Wneu certain noLes
become due.
Men are SO creduious that they be-
lieve any amount OF evil told OF Il
neighbor, and at the same time so
incredulous that they can't possibly
believe any good.
Beethoven is good in his way, and
Mendelssohn is exquisite. but, after
all, the music which calls for the
most rtlpturous encore is the sweet
jingle OF gold.
II man declares himself to be so
thoroughly religious that he has not
committed sin for twenty years,
you are safe in concluding that be
does not regard lying as sinful.
If you want to know just how you
stand in the community ask your
worst enemy and your best friend
and then strike fair average. Most
people make the mistake Of asking
only their best friends and taking
that as the fair average.
A movement is on foot in the
west, among the members of the
Good SlsterhOod, 10 get certain wo.
men on railroad trains as Car con-
ductors. Nothing could be more un-
fortunate, for does not every one
know that woman 3 train is always
behind 7
Ministers have been funny ever
since they began to preach. The
chaplain of James /, when speaking
of the depravity OF the age, said :
almost ali houses have been made
into ale houses, men in these degen-
crate days make matrimony matter
of money, ard they are apt to risk
their paradise on pair o. dice. Was
this so in the days of Noah !? All,
no."
In these wicked days a man may
better himself by means of his mis-
fortunes, and he often fails ia bust
ness only to become richer inmedi-
atSly alter ward. Tbs motto of dch
people is that of the Italian who was
addicted to cards, but who never mad
any luck, and who apostrophized
Fortune thus: ''Ah treacherous
goddess! Thou canst make me lose,
but thou canst not make me pay"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15
A Card.

We take great pleasure in call
ing the attention of our friends
and customers to DIR. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup which is
perfectly harmless, pleasant to the
caste, will not rauseate, anu gives
relief a. most instantly. 1t matters
not how severe your cough may
be, how many cough medicines
you have tried, or how many
physicians you have consulted, the
ionic, soothing and healing prop
critics of this me dicine will loosen
and assist the throat and lungs to
expel the offending matter, leav.
ing them in a healthy condition,
free from irritation, and the air
passages clear, besides invigOrat-
ing and strengthiug the general
system. Price 80 cents. For the
positive cure of consumption,
coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis,
dry hacking cough, loss OF voice.
irritation of the throat, soreness of
chest, pains in the lungs, splitting
of blood, Group, influenza, whoop-
ing cough, and lung fever, we rec
ommend this medicine above all
others. For sale by @. w. Bow
MAN, Martiusburg. w. Va.
june25-ly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15
A Hot Weather Local.
Columbus Times. !

The ladies, "God bless them"
are more lovely this summer than
ever before. They look sweet
enough in their white costumes to
be transplanted bodily to the
shores of the beautiful river. But
then we can't spare them. With
the thermometer III our sanctum
trying to butt hole through the
ceiling, when one of those terrest-
rial angels in snowy gauziuess
passes along the perfume of May
blossoms steals in at our open win
dow, and the cooling Influence of
an uncovered shade fans our burn
ing brow. 1t Is the chief duty of
a woman to be beautiful, and new
err have our fair sisters and cousins
and aunt5 so admirably, met their
obligation. The most beautiful
living pictures we have ever seen,
are our ladies in pure white with
out one speck of color-white hats,
ribbons, dresses and parasols. The
lace sleeves are great addition if
nature has been kind. But ladies
make no mistake in that direction.
Any color whatever destroys the
effect. There should be no relief
out the bloom in the cheek, and
that should be toned down if ex-
cessive. But roses have thorns,
and comets have tails, and white
dresses have wash bills.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15
\ MANHOOD u | ! / : Q J D
How Lost, How Restored.

Just published, new edition of DIR.
CULVERWELL'S Celebrated Essay on
the radical cure of Spermatorrhoe, O,
Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal
Losses, Impotency, Mental and Physical
incapacity, Impediments 10 Marriage,
etc.; also Consumption, Epilepsy I'd
Firs, indaced by self indulgence or sexual
extravaganza, &c.
The celebrated author, in this admir-
able Essay, clearly demonstrates, from a
thirty years su cessidl practice, that
the alarming consequences Of self
abuse maybe radscally cured; pointing
out mode of cure at once SIMPLE, GER
tain and effectual, by means of which every
sufferer, no matter what his condition
may be, may cure himself cheaply, pri-
vately and radically.
GG- This Lecture should be in the
hands of every youth and every man in
the land.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, to
any address, post paid, on receipt of six
cents or two postage stamps. We have
also a sure cure for Tape Worm. Address
THE CULVERWELL MEDICAL CO,
Al AAH ST., New York, N. Y;
oct9-ly' Post Office Box, 1885
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

ssNow SGurm. Old Nainr.o

A stingy Christian was listening
to charity sermon. He was nearly
deaf, and was accustomed to fac
ing the congregation, right under
rectly upward toward the preacher.
The sermon moved him considerably.
AT one time he said to himself "l'll
give ten dollars )" again he said,
"I'il give lifteen.'' al The close OF
the sermon he was much moved, and
thought he would give fifty do lars.
Now, the boxes were passed. AS
they moved along his charity began
to ooZe out. lie came down from
fifty to twenty, to ten, to five, to re-
70. He concluded that he would not
give anything "Yet," he sale i,
"this won't dol am in a bad fix.
My hopes of heaven may be in this
question. This coyetousness will be
my ruin" The boxes were getting
near and nearer. The crisis was
upon him. What should he do i?
The box was now under his chin-all
the congregation were looking. He
had been holding his pocket book in
his hand during this soliloquy, which
was half audible, though in his deaf
ness he did not know that he was
heard. In the agony of the final mo-
ment, he took his pocket book AID
laid it in the box, saying to himself
as he did it, "Now squirm, old ma
tur' ~
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15
"My Back Aches So,

and feel miserable, said a hard
working man. The doctor ques-
toned him and found that he had
been habitually costive for years,
that now his kidneys were disor-
dered, and his whole system de-
ranged. Kidney Wort WAS rec
commended and faithfully taken and
in q short time every trouble was
removed The cleansing and tom
ie power of this medicine on the
bowels and kidneys is wonderful.
Con UeqdtiOndist
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15
Good Advice.

They who would be young
when they are old, must be old
when they are young, and if indi-
gestion or sick headache troubles
them take Spring Blossom. Price,
so cents, trial bottles 10 cents. For
sale by f. c. Williams, Jr.. 81 Bro,
druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

Unhealthy or inactive kidneys
cause gravel. Bright's disease,
rheumatism, and horde of other
serious and fatal diseases, which
can be prevented with Hop Bit
tsrs, if taken in time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

Spring Blossom is success.
truly think its effects are wo n
derful; all the Dyspeptic Symp.
toms l complained of have vanish
ed; my wife also is enthusiastic in
praise oil il; she was disfigured by
Blotches and PimDIes on her face
aud had continuous hep 'iache,
she is all right and all uns hit
ly eruptions b; We so1e you may
re,er any doubling Thomas 10
me. r M. WILLIAMSON, Elk ST.,
Buffalo. Price, so cents, trial tot
ties 10 cents. For sale by E. c.
Williams, Jr., & Bro, druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

Nearly all the Ills that afflict u
can be prevented and cured by
keeping the stomach, liver and
kidneys in working order. There
ia no medicine known that will do
this as surely as Parker's Ginger
Tonic. See adv.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-15

The power to do great things gen.
orally arises from the willingness to
do small things.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26
FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS,

II is correct reproduction of the English
plate. which sells at $50 per copy, many of
which have been purchased by number of
Americans at that price who subscribed for
it through the English house. Tie Amer1-
can edition aoW be FURNISHED an the same
size and acith the same attention 10 perfect
s,oyk as characterizes the $50 copies.
The object of this extraordinary offer is
to bring our enterprise into immediate rec
ognition in this country, so that when We
announce future works, the public will have
had an opportunity TO judge of the quality
and beauty of the art work produced by the
American Art Exchange.
Until the first edition is exhausted, We will
ship perfect copy of the engraving
"Christ LedGiHg the PrPtortUm to anr
applicant The engraving (Which is very
large one) will be put in heavy tube, and
sent by mail. The only charge will be the
cost of tubing and postage, which will be 10
| three-cent stamps. 1t was at first thought
| 20 cents would be sufficient for this charge,
| but from frequent breaking of the tubes IN
the mail bags is was decided to increase the
thickness and strength of the tubes (thus
making them heavier so that they could
not be be broken except In case OF an acci-
dent This necesitated an increase Of
charges for this purpose to 80 cents or 10
three-cent stamps.
On receipt of application we will immedi-
ately forward this superb engraving TO any
address in the United States, all charges
| prepaid, when 10 three-cent stamps are en-
! closed in letter to cover postage and woG'
/ At any time 'ritbin one gear ''e lnU CoS
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for it IN payment for any aooT6;s ISSUE" "
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Two or more copies, each fora different
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26

Chattanooga Times: Mr.. G. P. Billingley,
of Charleston Tenn, dealer in general
merchandise, failed Wednesday. Hisassets,
he claims, are $1,000, and his liabilities
$4,000. He attempted 10 make sale of
his assets to G. M. Knox President of the
Hiawasee bank, and to his son, j. C. Billing
ley. His liabilities were held principally in
Knoxville, and partially at Chattanooga, and
as soon as his creditors learned Of the at
tempted sale, HI. L. Cooper, a prominent
attorney of Knoxville, was sent down to
investigate the matter, and his investigation
seemed to persuade him that the sale was
not legal. He came to the city yesterday
morning and made application for an in
junction to restrain the vendors from paying
Billingley any money. The injunction was
granted, and Mr.. Cooper left yesterday
afternoon to stop the sale.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26
The Claire Scott Combination.

Mr. G. W. Hates, business agent of the
Claire Scott Combination, was in the oity
yesterday arranging for the appearance at
Staub's Opera house, of his combination
Friday and Saturday, December and 8,
and Saturday matinee. Mr. Hates is a
clever and agreeable gentleman,
full of business. He heralds a
new but talanted and beautiful
English actress Miss Claire Scott,
who is admirably supported, and under
the management of Mr.. Frank J. Pilling.
Mr. Pilling will be pleasantly remembered
as one of the advance men of Coup's cir
Gus, and an excellent gentleman. We are
satisfied that he will meet with hearty re-
ception with the new star in Knoxville. Mr..
Pilling addresses the public in a card which
reads as follows
In presenting to you Miss Clara Scott, my
new star, fer public recognition, I do so
cured an attraction which will be appreciated
by all. l take pride in saying that l have
never been connected with any amusement
organization which has not been first-class
in every respect. For two seasons [ have
piloted that bright star, Annie Pixley, and
originated and managed the company known
as "Our Goblins,n and / feel sure that
Claire Scott will but add additional triumphs
to my career as a most successful manager.
Although still retaining my position as one
of the staff of w. G. Coup, I shall, during
the winter, devote my time and attention to
this company. All the costumes and ward
robe used by the company are of the best
l intend advertising only in legitimate
manner, believing that the public have had
too much ''gush" given them regarding the
dresses worn by artists. Although Miss
Scott has some of the most magnificent
dresses ever worn on the stage, shall try
and advertise her SO that the people will
come to see the actress, and not the drapery
surrounding her. l do not claim to have in
Miss Scott the leading actress in the world
1t has become common for every manager
who may bring along the cheapest kind of
a company to advertise in such manner
that the public become tired of listening to
their self praise.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26
Distinguished Exposition Visitors.

Prominent among the distinguished visit
ors at the Atlanta Exposition the past week
WAS Governor Alvin Hawkins, of Tennessee,
who was accompanied by several 6ther
prominent Nashyillians. Governor Hawkins
was to deliver an address in the judges hall
yesterday.
Postmaster General James, who is now in
the South, will take in the exposition on his
return.
The Constitution has information to the
effect that President Arthur, General Grant
and Secretary Blaine are expected to visit
the exposition during December. General
Hancock and Saml. J. Tilden are also under
conditional promise to visit it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26
IMPORTANT
NOTICE..
The American AIT Exchange

Begs leave to call the attention of the Ama,
can people to its mode of business and
asks the support of the arf-loving public
We shall, as fast as possible, bring our IN
this country, in the highest style of artistic
work, every famous art work of tbo
Old World, and at prices Which will erobIa
the people Of moderate means to a8orn then,
homes with the choicest art works.
AS an introductory example OF the quality
and style of work which viii be produeeo
by US, We will take pleasure in forwardiug
to any applicant Complimentary Cory
Free of the first edition of art work pro-
duced by US IN America.
Visitors to the Dore Gallery. London.
Will remember the superb painting. occu-
plying nearly an entire side of the srleu-
did gallery, entitled
Christ Leaving the Praet0rium."
Of this magnificent painting-the most
important of Dore's works. pure line
steel engraving has just been completed in
England. This engraving is only sold by
subscription, and the price is &c, or about
$50. Il is absolutely impossible to secure
copy at less price, except through this
offer. The engraving represents the Savior
as he is leaving the Pfetorium, after being
condemned to crucfxion. He is descend.
ing the steps leading from the iudcn.op,
court. At the foot Of the steps stand two
burly executioners, in charge of the cross
which the Savior is to bear On the right
are tie followers and believers of Christ
with despair in their every look, while the
mother of our Lord is an agonized and
fainting attendant. In the rear and on the
left are the judges and scofers surround
ing Pontius PLATE, who are looking with
fierce complaeency on their work. The
central figure is that Of Ch;ist, as he IN
complainingly descepds the steps to take
up the cross and bear it to the scene of his
crucitixion.
The work in this portion of the engrv-
ing is more perfect and beautiful than We
had supposed could ever be executed. The
expressions of the faces, the grouping Of
figures, and the careful attention TO detail
in tho irapery and accessories of the pic
ture, are all carried out in perfection and
with consummate skill There is a very
large number of figures in the work. and
all are depicted with life-like faithfulness,
1t stands to-day unquestionably
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26
Died on the Train.
Memphis Ledger, 23d inst.

An old lady, supposed to be Annie Coble,
of Morristown, Tenn, died on the train
last evening between Brinkley and this city.
An inquest was held last night by Esquire
Spellman, but no particulars concerning the
lady were discovered.
She boarded the train at Brinbley Station
in apparent health, and bore evidences of
being an educated and well-bred person.
She had satchel, which contained lunch
aud S20.45 in money, also other small
articles. She was found dead in her seat
upon the arrival of the train here. DR.
Marable, who examined the remains, OK
pressed the opinion that heart disease car
ried her Off The remains wers turned over
to Undertaken John Walsh and will be in
TERED in a respectable manner.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26

Edward Carswell, Esq, of Canada, dis
tinguished advocate of temperance, hav-
ing returned from tour across the CONT
nent," has consented to enter the lecture
field for brief period in Tennessee, and
will shortly appear before Knoxville audi
ence. He is the most entertaining and elo-
quent speaker that has been heard since the
days of Cough. A great treat is in store
for Knoxville.
In our issue of tomorrow We will give
the time and place at which he will deliver
his lecture in this city
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26

There is but very small proportion of the
women of this nation that do not suffer
from some of the diseases for which Kid
ney-Wort is specific. When the bowels
have become costive, headache torments,
kidneys out of fix, or piles distress, take a
package, and it's wonderful tonic and reno
waiting power will cure you and give new
life Wata.6nnGn
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26
70 Subscribers of the Daily Chronicle.

sicnai Service Weather Report.
KNOXVILLE. November %, 1881.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26

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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26
A World of Good

One of the most popular medicines now
before the American public, is Hop Bitters.
You see it everywhere. People take it with
good effect. 1t builds them up. 1t is not
as pleasant to the taste as some other Bit
ters as it is not whisky drink. 1t is more
like the old fashioned bone set tea that has
done world of good. If you don't feel
just right try Hop Bitters.-Nunda Neaos.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26

The East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad has made the following special ex-
cr'rsion rates to the Atlanta Exposition, on
the dates and from the places mentioned:
On November 28th-Wolf Creek, S.. 70 :;
Big Creek, 1913; Whitwell, 1913; Bridge
port, $50; Newport, 1913; Leadvale,
$3.50; White Pine, $3.50; Wits Foundry,
SIS so; Morristown, SIS. so; Talbotts, SIS. so;
Messy Creek, So, SO; New Market, $3.50;
Strawberry Plains, S5.25; McMillan's
S5.25.
On November 29th-Careyville, $3.50 );
Coal Greek, $3.50; Cane Greek, SIS. SO !;
Clinton, $3.50; Heiskelrs, 1925; Powelrs,
S5.25; Concord, $475; Muddy Creek,
81 so; Lenoir's, S4,25; Loudon, $4.00 ;
Philadelphia, $500; Sweetwater, $500.
On November 30th-Mouse Greek, So. rs;
Athens, $3.50; Riceville, 1925; Charles
ton, $500; Chattanooga, $3.50.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-11-26

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated Elec-
tro-Voltaic Belts and other Electric Appi-
ances on trial for thirty days to young men
and older persons who are afflicted with
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Kidney difficulties, Ruptures, and manv
other diseases. Illustrated pamphlet sent
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Mich -or1na-,o
Peter Ritters is headquarters fol-
Fine Cigars, Tobacco, Meerschaum
and other Pipes and Smokers Ar
ticles, at corner Of Gay and olincl
streets.
Fresh oysters
Just received at sr Kssan. eetSdN