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Richland beacon., 1881-04-02
A Romance OF British High Life.

Many wears ago Young man made his
appearance ii Stratiord. and passed Il
few weeks Mt the tavern which then
existed to a.!ord shelter TO stagc-cnach
travellers. Whence he came. and what
was his business. none could guess,
Directly opposite the tavern stood the
small cottage and forge of blacksmith
named Folsom. He had n daughter
who was the beauty of the village. and
1t was her fortune to captiyate the heart
OF the young stranger. He told his love.
SAID he was travelling jHcDp hut, i'll con-
iidence. gave her his real name. saving
that he was heir to large fortune. She
returned his love, and they were married
few weeks after The stranger todd his
wife that he must visit New Orleans.
lie did so, and the Gos>lps of the town
made the young wife unhappy 10y dis
ayr cable hints and jrcrs. IN Il f'w
months the husband returned; hut before
week had elapsed he received large
budget Of letters. AID tald his wife tia,
he must at once return 10 England. and
must go alone. He took his departure.
and the GoSsips had another gl,rloU, OPP
p'rtunity t. make cnniidir" WOMAN
Wrc'chcd. To al but herself il Was =
clear case al dcscrtion. The Vie i,;-
came mother. and for two years lived
on in silence and hope. Ev the end ii
that time q letter was received hv tn
Stratford beauty from hrr husband,
directing her to 90 AZ once f. Wv York
with her child. taking nothing with her
but the clothes she wore. and cml'lr,, IN
a ship for home i'll England. On hnr ar
rival i'll New York she found vessel
splcndilly furnished with every con-
venirurc and luxury for her comfort, and
two servants ready To- obey every wish
that She might express. The ship duly
arrived in England, and the S,rutfurl
girl bccan.c mistress Of a mansion and.
us the wife of q baronct. was salutcd by
the ari,tocracy as Lady Samuel Stirling.
On the death Of her husband, lnauy
years ago. the Siratiorl boy succeeded
to III" title and wealth of his faith +. M.l
iii the last edition II "r"trI.r and
Baron,tagc." hc Is spoken of Il the i,sUn
of Miss Folsom. OF Stratford. North
America - Ip,TUfD IfIif f,fgtg
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02
Neither the One Nor the Other, and
Both.

An Iowa man finds himself in the Pc
culiar rredicament of being lawfully
bound TO two wives, neither OF whom lie
can live with. He was divorced in Hi
nois, and married again in Iowa The
Iowa Supreme Court pronounced this
subsequent marriage bigamy. While in
Iowa he may live with wife No. /. but is
guilty of adultery as to wife No. >. and
he may live i'll Illinois with wife No. 9,
but is guilty of the same offense as to
No. !. He cannot take either wife
across the State line.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02
4 Good Housewife.

The good housewife, when she is giving
her house its spring renovating, should
bear in mind that the dear inmates Of hcr
house are more precious than many
houses, and that their systems need
cleansing by purifying the blood, regu-
lating the stomach and bowels to prevent
and cure the diseases arising from spring
malaria and miasma, ard she must know
that there is nothing that will do it 50
perfectly and surely as Hop Bitters, the
purest and best of medicines.--ConcOr,l
n. II. Patriot.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

If You will lie, DE careful how you do
it. The latest whOpper is about quad
rant now III possession of a man in Rock
land, Me-, which quadrant was once the
property of Kidd the pirate. 1t bears
the inscription in antique letters, ~
Hutchins- st. Catharines* Fort Can't.
Kids 1865" Which leads us to remark
that Kidd was hung at Execution Dock
in London sixty-four years before the
date on the quadrant. York
Mail
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

Discomfort for me would mean in
felicity, and the consequence continual
embarrassing of those around me, which
would be anything but felicity for them,
and as like all to be happy about me,
I'll still hug my precious jewel, content
menr, and never once allow myself to
believe that am cherishing fault or
sin. YOuarkie.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02
WOrkin-Inpn.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after a winter Of relaxation. Your
system needs cleansing and strcngthcnin.
to prevent an attack of Ague, Billion, or
Spring Fever, or some ether spring sick
ness that will unfit you for !: season,
work. You will save time, much sick
ness and great expense if you will Use
one bottle of Hop BitterS in your family
this month. Don't wait.-Burlington
Hawkeye
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

CONVERSATION between two schoo
boys: First boy-'I have been down
to have my head felt of by phrenolo
gist. Second boy-"What did he say?"
First boy-"Oh, he said had q great
brain, but my body wasn't equal to it,
and be told my Guv nor he'd Orter take
me out o school for a year, and just let
me play to rest and develop my physique,
and Guv'nor's going to do ii" Second
boy is now Fostering his father to take
him to the phrenologist's.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

INDIGESTION, dyspepsia, nervous prostration
and all forms Of general debility relieved by
taking MENsxAN's PERFORMED BEEF Tonic. the
only preparation Of beef containing its entire
nutritious properties. 1t contains blood-mak-
Ing, force-generating and DEMONSTRATING prop
critics; is invaluable in all eAfeebled conditions
whether the result Of exhaustion, nervous pros
tration, overwOrk, or acute disease, particularly
If resulting from pulmonary complaints, Cas-
well, Hazard / Co., proprietors, New York.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

AT Stuttgart, student in love with a
very pretty girl had repeatedly written
to her parents for their consent to a mar
!rlage. Receiving no reply, he poisoned
himself Mt the girls lodgings. The mex.
day came letter with the parents con-
sent. At the funeral the girl swallowed
poison. and fell lifeless into the arms of
one OF the choristers singing at the
grave
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

"DD you slip?" they asked the old
gentleman as they picked him up. "Oh
no, 10 growled, 'of course not. Twas
trying to see if l could sit down OH that
coal-hole top hard enough to break it.
Did it Just for the fun Of the thing"
And he elared at them savagely, and
they somehow felt mighty foolish.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

AWEsrERN correspondent says herd
of n hundred Texas cows and forty short
horn bulls, which can be bought for
sl5, 900. would increase to 5000 in num-
Der and to 1900 in value in five years,
on the grazing grounds of Wyoming.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

The most obstinate cold or cough
yields to Cousscn's Hone, Of Tar, the
best remedy in the world for coughs,
colds and all diseases If the throat and
lungs. Moreover it is only 50r. bottle,
and Is therefore within reach of ali
For sale by all druggists.
FAMED by the charm of loneliness,
the Independent and virtuous spirit
amalgamates with what is earthly. Thus
it is that love deties the dust. and brings
down upon earth that which is heavenly.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

Mr.. John Miller, Of II West Fifth
street, tells us that he was cured by the
use of st. Jacobs Oil of complicated
case Of rheumatism of ten years standing.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02
SugwestiOras.

You can buy buggies and Harness at wholesale
prices OF the ELKHART CARRIAGE ASD HsRNESs
MFG Co.. Elkhart, Ind Shipped viii. rrvi."cc;c Of
examining before paving. liaEi-Sevoi Oak
Leather Team Harness. SIS. Single Harnesses
to $40. Platform Spring Bugsies. :Ij,etc. Cata-
locre and prioe-list sent free. W.B.PRATT, See.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

HAPPINESS and prosperity - So indissolubly
linked with cood health, that { J those suffer
ing with HcarSencss. Cou:t Colds. etc,
should Try DR.. Bulls Cough s.:1r y and he cured.
Price 70 cts.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

SOME one asserts thatthe nightingale
is the most human bird in existence. He
leaves off singing and goes to cracking
as soon as he has family, hut if he
loses his mate he will go to singing
cheerfully till he finds another mate.
Richland beacon., 1881-04-02

DrOw ming Wen NAV Catch NJ Sssaws.
but sensible people when suck take Warmers
safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26
Sixty HEAD OF FINE SHEEP,
NOTICE.

TEHE NEW MAP OF jefferson County viii bc
L sent 10 the Enlravcr about the 7th o.! March.
Il will give all the changes iu Roads, Owners,
Boundaries o. Farms, d.. which have occurred
since lo52. l. will contain four or five times az
many names "a, the Old map. The lettering Is
expensive, and 90 curtail the cost OF engraving.
intended to omit the names Of H0mcNelb and
give only the name Of the owners, but many
persons having expressed a wish TO preserve a
record on the county Map OF the names otihcir
Uoaee and also Willingness to pay the cost OF
the additional lettering. which, while triiing
in each instance, aggregates considerable sum,
notice is hereby given that ! will insert for
such rs desire L, the Farm HGase, in addition 20
the name Of The owner, thus:
James VI Brown. OaH1d
The charge will be F,fty Cent? f)r each farm
name which must be RENTED 10 me, together
with the name OF the farm pirily ,rr'He'- before
March lst Again, having been instructed by
the County Court 20 correct the Land Book OF
the County. and make out a new one, ] would
be obliged 70 any one having doubt % The
accuracy 0f their assassin .ut % Communicate
with me al oacs. that none may oeoverlo9ked
HOWELL BROWN,
Surveyor Of Jefferson County.
Feb 10. lSSi-lt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26
BERKELEr COUNTY ITEMS.
From the Independent:

From the Independent:
The Independent confesses itself unequal
to the task of rehearsing the painting
of Hon. James H. Groves lecture, but says ::
every few men could properly handle
such a delicate subject IS the :. Beauties of
American Scenery" but Mr.. Grove never
failed to command the undivided attention
of his audience from the beginning to the
close of his address. His lecture, as awholc,
was almost as beautiful in language and
thought as the scenery he so graphically
depicted"
Hon. VIM. VI. Vancleve, formerly Of this
county, but AZ present residing in Macon
City, No, has been appointed Brigadier-
General Of the National Guard of Missouri,
and assigned 10 the command OF the District
Of Missouri.
The infant child of Mr. George F. Evans
aged about three months died Wednesday
night. The child was apparently well IN
the evening, and slept in the same bed with
It's parents. On getting up in the morning
the parents discovered that the child was
dead 1t is supposed TO have been effected
bv the hot air coming from register near
the bedside
Mr. A. Oden will leave shortly for Vir-
ginia, where he expects to remain for a year
al least Mr.. Olen will continue his busi-
ness here as usual.
Mr. Daniel Ambrose, fireman of engine
IA on the B. and 0. Railroad, was severely
hurt on Thursday morning, near the Queen
street crossing.
From the StqfespGH.
Jno. p. Kearfo.t and Philip Dcrlenderfer,
aged citizens, have recently been stricken
with paralysis.
The Y. NJ. c. 4. Hall would not accom-
m0date the people who crowded to hear the
lecture of Hon Jas. II. Grove last Friday
evening, 50 that those who were late could
not gain admttance. HIS theme" Beau
ties of American Scenery WAS one re-
curing peculiar talent and ability in the
lecturer, but he proved himself fully equal
to his ta3k, and rather added TO, than de-
tracted from his extended reputation as an
orator. His descriptions of the elements
which make up the varied and extensive
scenery of America were always attractive
and pleasing and sometimes were eloquent
and vivid; and this, whether he pictured
/ the quiet beauty Of the grassy slope or noble
grandeur of the lofty mountains, the simple
! lovliness of the little rivulets or the sublime
I proportions of the great rivers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

In the Senate, last week, the prohibitory
amendment TO the Constitution being under
consideration Hon. f. Boyd Faulkner mad,
an able and interesting speech of am hour IN
opposition to it. He claimed thatthe oppo-
nents Of prohibitory amendments were not
the enemies Of Temperance; that they are as
fully conscious of the evils fiu;emperaucc
as the friends Of the measure, bat they do
not believe this measure viii bring about
the desired result. lie did not believe that
men could be legisla.ed INFO morality OF
religion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

Vim. Winnie sujoided a, Norwood, ny q
week after his wife died, because hc iel' too
lonesome 20 live, And the lots Of pretty girls
around about. too. Why. even Susan 3. IN
thonv might have had him-why dida.t De try
10 Winnie her,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

While the recently effected telegraph coaso.
idation was making iu New York. thc million.
aire Vanderbilt bale Dis numerous hi'h and
kin sell their Western Union -tocS Short
which, like Judui folks. thcy jil-Waii street.
ever ready Oh profit by >u,a u'- example. .o.-
lovin-suit The BAIT TIM, swallowed Wander
bit ,iy.y bought zap AN of the seemingly de-
precia;el paper and when The wire coalition
was coussu.uated and Western Union began Q,
rise. tlis masculine miracle Of melrucss and
money found himself the owner OF "a snug cor
ner in approaching stock. Lc, 80 be recorded
however, that DE compensated his relatives io'
the catypaw roles which they assumed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

Inasmuch as General Garfield has been
duly elected President and declared as such
and Is within "a stones cast of It's high hon-
ors. the recent speech of Hon. Frank Fuller
IN New York. culogi>tic of the Executive
elect and somcvhat detamatoy Of the late
Oakes Ames. reads Ike gratuitous insult
to the dead of whom aI Hisi buua has been
written. If Mr. Fuller may be credited i'm
This regard congressman Ames Pockc,cd, i'm
the Credit Mo5ilier business, the $1,000
reported as paid Colax, the three hundred
and tweuty-uiue charged To- Pig Iron Kelly
and that other 32g' which has not only
been ascribcd 90, bat electualiy rubbed i'm,
on a certain prominent public character
Z, would be on interesting ta,S TO watch
whetberthcadulatoryF u,lerdoes nor receive
shortly on official plum Of size and SAVIOR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

The Washington STR referring TO Sena-
tor Conklings recent visit to the sage Of
Mentor and his return in cHuberant spirits,
iudulges in the signideau, caption to the
paragraph: Aldtudiuous Goose
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

The women suIraeists have go, 1t sure III
Wisconsin. where a bin is pending before the
legislature making tia matter of 800 fine or 3
months imprisonment, ii the dear creatures
nerlec, 90 show up at thc polls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

As Charles Sumner left, indying, hiscivll
rights bill. so has Fernando Wood leit his
funding bill as a legacy to Congress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

Refused q rcprieye and standing within the
very shadow Of the gallows, the doomed man
We, looks for it necks twcak. II this pun IS
too chastity we take 10 hack.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

We were pleased % learn during % recent
visit to Washington City, that our warm
personal friend George Nat,ingiy, Esq. has
resumed the position for many years occu-
pied by him in ante belium times-thar of
General Superintendent Of the Potomac
Steamboat Company. The boat, now bee
longing 20 that Company are the George
Leary and the Exce'sior-pal0ce boats-thc
latter recently buit aud intended tore-opcn
the old Aqua Greek route between Washing
ton and Richmond. and the Georgeauaa and
Keyport, in Baitimore--ore running on the
great Choptank route Eastern shore, and
the other on the Western shore Of Maryland.
We had occasion q short time age o. refer
especially 20 the Excelsior'-onc OF the
hnestand most superbly equipped ryerboats
in the country. The duties OF our venerable
friend Mst,ingly are arduous, but he equal
10 them
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

Hon. Jefferson Davis writes Of his war
history: Though I have been working
steadily of late. and have sent a good dea,
of manuscript to the publishers, l am not
vet so near the end as TO DE able 90 see II. q.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

Jno. ". YOUNG. son Ct Brigham, was arrest
cd out in Molnoudom Tor biEamy. Tie was
young in the bisanay bUsiness-JusI oeSinni's'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

The Glasgow Ky Tines notes sixty
acre robin roost down near ola Rocky Hi
in that State. where at uigbtlall the bushc,
in this cedar thicket are bent down with
their red breasted load. Strengthening ha
long since big gun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

After Wednesday next Won are justified IN
assuring your umbrella borrowing friend 'ha'
its lent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26
[Mondovi Wis Buffalo Co. Herald. !
Notions of Tie First Settlers.

Mr.. w. H. ii. Amidon, one of the first
settlers in the town Of Chinatown, Wis,
and one of the most Industrious and hard
working men in the county, has been very
severely troubled with rheumatic pains
during the past few years so much attimes,
that he was disabled from performing man
ual labor Learning Of the wonderful cures
effected by the use of st. Jacobs Oil he
procured few bottles and experienced I'M
mediate relief Many Others of our acqulin-
tanccs have used it and express themselves
as highly gratiiied with the relief it has
afforded them. This king Of medicines can
be bought everywhere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

The proposed amendment to the constitu-
ton of Yves, Virginia prohibiting the manu-
facture OF sale Of Intoxicating drinks was
defeated in the Senate Friday Of last week.
The Rsgister thinks bin 70 Improve the
quality of the whisSey made ought TO get a
two-third vote
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

"So,l Tor Mulhooly' is thegr1ce.ul title
of a late New York volume, reminiscent
OF the Tweed Ring regime, and within
which the veil is rather abruptly liftcd On
metropolitan municipal methods We APP
pend "a few dainty AKIN thcrctrom:
ct matters less how many votes YOU have
than how many YOU poll; itmattors less how
many You poll than how many You get
counted.
cone election officer well in hand is
worth "a score of voters on the half she'll
It's cheaper to buy with promises than
CASH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

The House memorial ceremonies in honor
Of the late Fernando Wood occur tomorrow
SUNDAY afternoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26
Notice.

THE undersigned hereby gives notice that
/ letters OF administration have been grant
ed TO him on the personal estate OF Cathailne
VI Backus. deceased Persons having claims
against the said estate will present them To hiin
and persons owing said estate Will make pas-
ment TO him. .,.,-,-,
Feb 70, isSl-3ts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

NITEhave Il limited amount Of per cent. gold
w Jefferson County, West Nifg mis-. Bonds
for sale 81 90 cents. We recommend them as a
hrst-cass investment
Blk. JAMESON & CO., Banker,
81 and Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia. Pennsy !yaHi0.
Sept. G, lSi9-if
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

+. W. Mahood, of West Virginia, station
cry clerk of the House Of Representatives,
died on last Saturday, of consumption. Mr..
Mahood was appointed stationery clerk early
in the first session Of the Forty-iourth Con-
gress, and was regarded as highly efficient
clerk and worthy gentleman BY special
legislation Congress has given years sala-
ry to his widow and her children, and pays
for medicinal and interment expense. The
deceased was member Of the Virginia leg
slature before the war.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

Bye bye, Hayes. old man. You gave US
better administration than Your immediate
predecessor, who was legally elected, and for
this we thank YOU. Ia ia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26
Estray Sheep.

THE undersigned has three Sheep that came
L 10 his farm some time ago. The owner can
have them upon the payment OF charges &c-
L. VI. LAKELAND.
FEB. n lSs1-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26
Eaa,es' Eoxl. .sftenfion ,

WE have Tor your inspection at the wsst
w End DRAG Store, the finest ard nices
line Of Fancy Box aud Note Papers in town
French and Imported Papers especially As.
q fpll inc Of Regret Invitation and Whiting
Cais-wth Eavclope@ - match. We have,
also the B,n Ton Visiting CaF,s. Ladies c0li.
examine and procure prices before purchasing
elsewhere. We warrant you and all, couriccns
and polite treatment whether you care 90 pur-
chsse or not Cur motto, Il; i 30 trouble 70
show goods. Respectfully.
MERCHANT & MITCHELL.
August q 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26
GROCERIES or al Minds,

to which invite the public generally % call
and get prices. as intend % mectany IN prices,
even the ten per cent. above cost prices
Thanking all for your generous patronage IN
the past / hope to merit the continuance in
the future.
Goods delivered within the corporation free
of charge. Will always have them delivered
promptly. All kinds ofCOUNTRY PRODUCE
taken in exchange for goods.
Rcspectfiillv. NIMROD TRUSSELL.
Feb 10 ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

A. an obiec.or to river appropriations Mr.
Cox. Of New York. is facetious and yet fail
ure. In moving to strike out an item for
classic Virginia stream the honorable gentle
man said:
That il was not nayigable except to the av-
craze frog. Chicllahominy had history. John
smith. i'm the early DAYS of the country had
taken q rowboat and gone up the ChickahomI-
ny To strike the Pacific ocean. lie had NOT
struck IT: he had struck Pucahontas. The nav
igation of Virginia rivers had grown more or
less-particuluTly lcss-since that time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

President Hayes participated in the cele-
bration of Washingtou's birthday at Alex
andria. During the delivery Of the Grafton
bv Hon. Frank Hurd, the large and ciabo-
rately decorated platform fell with its dis
ingujshcdoccupauts--nobody seriously hurt.
The President was among the drstto emerge
from the wreck-holding in his hand copy
of Washington, Farewell Address. Agood
document for patriotic citizen to cling to-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

Mrs. Sarah Leitch. aged 81, of Anne a
rundcl, Was burned TO death last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

Now. ,hea-ladies: sackclo:h and ashes II
you please
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

"Conger," says a correspondent of the Gin,
cinnati Commercial, " i not an old man, ana
will yet be President.
In "A horn He'd object from force Of
bgIit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-02-26

The New York Tribune says that His Mendi-
caucy is standing by, ready to save the Repub-
lie as often as necessary, and hints that Presi-
dent Garfield will fly to him for help il lac be
in any difficulty The Charleston -. c. Ne'rs
aad Courier sounds a supplementary warning
What is determined on it says" is to C.
lect Gen Grant in 1854, and every oppressive
corporation. every toady and every ovcrgrown
capitalist will be invited to join hands with
Conklng, Logan Cameron and the rest of the
imperial elan. It will he a desperate struggle
between Grantism and Liberty