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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13
Big Money Talk.

The Worlds Fair Committee estimate the
number of visitors in 1888 at :, 800 GOO persons,
who will remain an average of : days apiece
and each of whom will spend an average of
IS per day, making tritie, in gross, of some
$37,5O0,OoO. Then they Will have go 600 daily
visitors, who will contribute during the ex-
h.ibition period S20,0OO,GOO The buildings they
confidently state viii cost less by 81 600 eco
than those at Philadelphia, and the gate
money will be 100000 more than was net
ted at the Quaker City Fair. COMMENTING
"All this is very absurd in view Of Tho ~ - 81
mat only half Il million has yet been sub
scrlbed-on paper-contingent on S95OO,0OO
down by the terms of the SubScrintions r.
hold tne falr at lnwood-a huge undrained
mfalarlai swamp; The bear is good way
1loln being caught yet, although the Com
missioners would doubtless like to cooIy il
before they have it in their net"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13

nized the same gum backlog, and
placing it on his shoulder started
for the house. He opened the door
without knocking and entered; the
old man occupied the same corner
smoking the same. corn-cob pipe.
After lapse of39 years we would
naturally suppose that there was
some change, but such was not the
case; only that time had been very
sparing of the old man, his HAIR was
white with the frost of many WIN
tiers. z #fE#
Zeb. had grown into large ro-
bust man, brought about by ylgeir-
Gus life and temperate habits IN MS
Western home
Zeb. reached the centre OF the
room and said: Daddy, l have
brought in the gum backlog. The
old man, without looking around,
took his old corn-cob pipe out OF
his mouth, and said: 'Put it on
the fire, Zeb., and then go to bed"
p. S. This story is published by
request of the Chatauqua Literary
Society of Philippi, W. Va; ?. 9.
Linwood, Grand Secretary.
We publish the above gum back
log story according to request but
must confess. we don't feel exactly
right about it. In the first place,
Zeb. wasn't the sort Of boy we
like He disobeyed his father, lied
to his sister and ran away from
home without an excuse, three
miserably bad things for a boy to
do, however well he might turn out
afterwards. And then, it 50 hap
pens chat We were raised in the
woods and corn-lield, and we don't
lust take in that 39-year-oId gum
backlog and corn-cob pipe. A cob
pipe in use, and gum backlog ex-
posed to the weather 80 years, are a
little too much for us. With these
exceptions we rather like the sto-
ny. Ifyou send US any more adYen-
lures, Brother Linwood, please don
have the boy disobey his father, lie
to his sister, nor run away from
home land by all means have the old
mans pipe of some cndurable
material, and the gum backlog
made of locust. .....#=.#
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13
Love Lighters Labor.

good wife rose from her bed one morn,
And thought with nervous dread,
OF the piles of clothes to be washed, and
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13
PARVA LEVES CAPIUNT AMI
MAS;
OR,
A Thrilling Adventure of the Sum
Backlog.

There is tide in the affairs Of
men when taken at its flood, leads
to glory and fortune Such was the
incident in the life of the eminent
Statesman of which we are about to
relate, and is a pattern worthy to
be followed by every young man in
the land, as it shows conclusively
what pluck, and indomitable cour-
age will do, to battle against the
world and it's stern realities.
In 1920 there lived in the wilds
of the cold North State" Hezekiah
Vance and his family, consisting OF
his wife and two bright children, a
sprightly little girl of nine years,
who was the pet and the life Of the
neigh borhood, and a fair haired boy
Of fourteen summers, who attended
to feeding of the stock, besides do
ing chores about the place. In ear
ly life his father had bestowed upon
him, the name Of Zebulon, and for
convenience to his young comrades
they dubbed him Zeb.
One cold evening aitercompleting
his days work, he entered the house
old IIez. was sitting by the fire with
a native corn-cob pipein his mouth,
enjoying the fragrant smoke of the
North Carolina weed as he watched
the cufls Of smoke as it assembled up
to the cock-loft. AS Zcb. entered.
the old man told him to 90 out and
bring in . gum backlog and to be
quick about it. Zeb. started out
and was followed by his fair-haired
sister Upon reaching the wood
yard, Zeb. said: "Sis go in the house
and get my gun and pouch ;" when
she returned he informed her that
he saw a raccoon on a tree about
two hundred yards from the house,
and for her to'wait and he would 20
and kill it. But Zeb. had other
ideas in his mind; and instead OF
starting in the direction of the
woods, he turned into the main
road and went to the nearest village
where he disposed of his gun at a
nominal value, and then started for
the Western country, where, in the
language Of the lamented Horace
Greeley, che intended to grow up
with the country" After remain
ingin Missouri some years, his tai
ents were recognized, and many
honorable positions were conferred
upon him, andhe was finally elected
to the Congress of the United States,
which occurred in 1859. After ma
king his preparation to goto Wash
ington, he concluded to pay his pa
rents a visit, he not having heard
from them since his departure from
home. He secured a railroad ticket
for Washington, via North CARROLL
ma, from a scalper, deeming that
the cheapest way. On arriving
near the house everything appeared
to be the same as when he left. On
reaching the woodward he recog-
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13

A good wife rose from her bed one morn,
And thought with nervous dread,
OF the piles of clothes to be washed, and
more
Than dozen mouths to be fed.
There are meals to be got for the men in the
field,
And the children to fix away
To school, and the milk to be skinned and
churned,
And all to be done that day.
1t had rained in the night, and oil the wood,
Was as wet as it could be;
And there was pudding and pies to bake,
Besides loaf or cake for tea. ... a..
The day was hot, and her aching head
Throbbed YEARLY Us she said
at maidens but knew what good wives know,
They would be in no hurry to we'd"
"Jennie, what do you think l told Ben
Brown"
Called the farmer from the well;
And flush crept up his bronzed brow
And his eye half bashfully fell.
at was this" he said, and coming near,
He smiled, and STOPPING down,
Kissed her cheek" twas this, that Vou "ere
the best
ind the dearest Wtfe IN torn ~
The farmer went back to the field, and the
wife,
Ia smiling and absent way,
Sang snatches of tender little songs
She'd not sung for many a day
And the pain in her head was gone, and the
clothes
Were white as the foam in the sea;
Her bread was light, and her butter was
sweet,
And as golden as il could be.
Just think" the children all called in Il
BREATH
''Tom Wood has run Off to sea-!
He wouldn't, know, if he only had
| AS happy a home as We"
The night came down, and the good Wife
smiled
| TO herself as She softly said,
. lis sweet to labor for those we love,
IT'S not strange that maids will wcd!"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13
ALARGE EGG.-Mr. T. w. Towns

ALARGE EGG.-Mr. I. W. Towns
ley has left at this office a goose egg,
which is the largest that we have
ever seen. 1t measures inches in
length, and 9 inches around the
middle, and weighs ten ounces. 1t
was a Forest Hill goose that laid
this egg, and Mr.. Townsley is the
owner Of this champion goose. Is
there any one who owns a goose
that can beat it?-Nount0in Her.
aid.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13
WESTVIRGINIA FREEMAN.
FARMERS DEPARTMENT.

I'VE cordially invite farmers and friends
from the country to call at the FREEMAN Of
flee over Vaughan & Co.'s store, Market st.,
and after telling us what kind Of weather 1t
is. give us items for this department. Drop
Us postals, noting lots of cattle, sheep, hogs,
hay, corn, &C., that yourselves or neighbors
want to buy or have for sale. Give us also
all items of news OF interest to yourselves,
that Others may be interested.l
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13

DEMONSTRATING tried many To-
tions for scratches or cracked heels
in horses, / concluded to try mix
ture Of -four Of sulphur and glycer-
inc, which | make into paste,
using enough glycerine to give it a
glossy appearance. The results |
obtained in a short time were truly
wonderful. | apply this paste at
night, and in the morning before
going out I apply plain glycerine
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13

CHEAP PAINT.-Three hundred
parts of washed and sieved white
sand, 40 partsof precipitated chalk,
SO parts of rosin, 4 parts Of linseed
oil, mixed and boiled in an iron
kettle; then / part Of oxide of cop
per, and l part of sulphuric acid
are added. This mass is applied
with an ordinary paint-brush while
warm. If too thick add linseed
oil. This paint dries rapidly and
gets very hard.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13

DRYING POTATOES. Slice the po-
tatoes, put in a steam-box three or
four minutes to set the starch, then
dry. When soaked, they are good
as fresh.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13

Harry Genet, one fthe convicted
Tweed ring, has just been sentenced
to the Penitentiary for eight months
and to pay a fine of S9,604, to stand
committed until the fine is paid.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13

A stock raiser in Judith Basin,
Montana, only saved 600 sheep this
Winter out of $500.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13

April is derived from the Latin
asperire, to open; 50 open your purs-
es and subscribe for the FREEMAN
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-13
IS TT 4 6 w 1hl.iite p

They would like to tell YOU of its
Merits, but have not the time to
write it out; they will in future
editions tell you of it, but bow all
they can say is to try it, and if not
THE BEST, don't buy it,
They are LEADERS also in the
sale Of Pianos, Organs, Stools, Mu-
sic Books, &C., at the very Lowest
Prices, and on Terms to suit their
customers.
We advise you to call on them
and see their stock, at
IS Market Street.
Parkersburg, w. Va.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-09-07
THE SILVER STATE.
PUBL ISHED EVERY EVENING (SUNDAYS
FXCEPTED) BY
j. j. HILL Il CO.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS:
One copy one year, by mail ...........sS sS 90.
One copy six months, by mail .......... 60.
One copy three months, by mail. ........ so.
Delivered by Carrier. rs Cents per week,
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-09-07

The dory Little Western of New
York, sixteen feet over all, which last
year sailed from Gloucester, Mass, to
London in forty nine days, arrived at
Point Michaux, Richmond county, Cape
Breton, week ago. On the passage
from London to New York the crew
consisted OF Fred. Norman and George
Thomas, who report heavy weather
during the entire passage, with snc-
cession of westerly gales. They We're
seventy-tive days out, having left Lon
don on June l4th. The boat was dis
masted, the stern main boom carried
away, and they lost their cable, square
sail yard, and fore-hatch The little
craft has been leaking four inches an
hour. Her bottom is covered with
barnacles and grass. The men are in
comparatively good condition, although
they found it difficult to walk on land
ing.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-09-07

A German statistician reckons that
the world contains l,455, 923, 900 in
habitants, or l6,77S, 900 more than it
did a quarter of century ago. He
allots S34, 707. 900 to Asia, 3l5. 929, ,000
to Europe, 205, ,G79, 900 to Africa, 95,-
405. 900 to America, 4, l2l, 900 to Aus
tralia- Polynesia, and $1,000 to the
Polar regions.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-09-07
BULLION TAX.

Notice is hereby given that the tax on pro-
ceeds of mines for the quarter ending June
30th, 1881, is now due and payable, at my
office, in the Court house Of the County Of
Humboldt, and that the laws for its collection.
viii be trictly enforced
W. PERKINS, Comfy Asscssos.
winnemucca, August % 1881 Aw
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-09-07

AZ The travelling public are res,ectsaiIy
formed that, although the st. Nj noiAs is not
the Stage Depot, no better accom- ncdations can
be had at any Hotel in the courtry.
CRAWFORD & ABEL,
Paradise, May 80, 1881. my3o-tf
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-09-07

Persons visiting Paradise, who desire a good
Meal, Drink Cigar or Bed, are referred to the
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-09-07
VIEWS OF WENNEMgCCA.

These views can be obtained at Wells, Fargo
X Co. 5 express Office, of
A. i. SHEPARD or JNo. r. WILLIAMS.
Winnemucea, Aug 27, 1851. Il
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1881-09-07
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL,
PARADISE, NEVADA.
CRAWFORD Il ABEL, PROPREETORSs-

The proprietors Of the St. Nicholas take pleas
ure in announcing that the above favorite
Hotel has been handsomely furnished and reno
waited throughout, and it has now frst-class ac--
conmsdatiens for families and others.
T HE ia B + ES
VIII be kept supplied with every article the
markets afford, prepared by the most expert
enced connoisseurs.
Il II E ROOMS
Are large and airy, and the Beds clean and
comfortable.
TIL E B A r
Will be found stocked with the choicest brands
OF
Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Lager,
At prices to suit the times
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-04
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD,
FALL ARRANGEMENT.

,zz.....,,=.,.=u CIV and after Monday, Gci.
es..-;.l=47w LEAVE PORTLAND
"A-FOR BOSTON at 8.45 a. M,
LOO $50 p. m, arriving at Boston at ll5, $50,
S:00p m; Returning, leave Bostoa at z. 30 q. ~,
500, 800. p. m. Portland for Scarborough
Beach, Pine Point, Old Orchard Reuah,
Saco, Biddeford and kenaeSaasx, at S.45
a, m, LOO, $50. 53O 2. m. Fer Wells. North
yer, New Market, Exeter, EEaverhiij,
Lawrence, AndOver aud Low ell, at S45 n.
m, 100, $50 p. m. For Il Rochester ind Far M
ington, N. H, at S.45 a. M. 100. $50 p III.
For Alton Bay at $40 a. M, $50 ?. M For
Manchester and Concord via lawfencel at
8.45 a. m.; (va New Market Junction. at $50 pm.
land at 7.25.
xThe LOO p. m. train from Portland connects
with Sound Line Steamers. The $50 p. m,
train connects with All Rail Lines Tor New
York and south and West.
SUNDAY TRAHNSt Leave Portland for
Boston at LOO p. m. Boston for Portland al
6.OOp.m.
ParIor Car Tickets Sold a, Depot Ticket
Once.
Trains on Boston & Maine road connect with all
steamers running between Portland and Bangor
John and Halifax. Also connect with Grand Trunk
trains at Grand Trunk Station, and Maine Central
and Portland g. Ogdensburg trains ct Transfer Sta
ton.
All trains stop at Exeter ton minutes for refresh
ments. First class Dining Rooms at Portland,
Transfer Station, Exeter, Lawrence and Boston.
THROUGH TICKETS to all points West and
South may be had of M. l.. Williams, Ticket
Agent, Boston g. Maine Depot, and at Union
JAS. I. FURBER, Gen. Supt.
8. b. STEVENS. Gen. Agent Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-04
influence of Trees on Health.

The value of trees from sanitary point of
view, in large and over crowded cities, can
scarcely be overestimated. Apart from the
sense of relief and GOODNESS which they i'm
part, their value as purifiers Of the atmos-
phere is almost incredible. 1t has been cal
culated that good sized elm, plane or lime
tree, will produce 100000 leaves, having a
united area of 2O0, 600 square feet. The in
fluence of such large surfacein the ABSORB
ton of deleterious gases, and the exhalation
of oxygen, must therefore be of immense
benefit in overcrowded and unheal thy dis
tricts.
In all large cities there exists great
number of waste spots in which one or more
trees could be planted to advantage in every
way. In this respect, at all events, they
manage things we'll in France, and indeed
mist Continental cities, where the boule-
wards are kept cool in summer and warm in
winter, owing to the influence which tire es
have in modifying temperature; in addition,
they tend by absorption to purify the soil
below, as well as the atmosphere above
them. A society for planting trees in the
wide streets and waste places of the metrop-
oils might accomplish as beneficial results
as the excellent institution which supplies
drinking fountains for the refreshment of
man and beast.-Household. o
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-04
FOR SALE.a

FgIHE Farm known as the 'sWoodburg Farm
l. situated in the town of Gorham, county of
Cumberland, Maine, containing about 100 acres,
suitably divided into moving, tillage, pasturage
and wood, with good farm buildingi thereon, In
fish hay. This farm is situated ON both sides Of
the county road leading from Portland through
village, one of the most beautiful villages in
Maine, with excellent school and church privileges
end where is located the State Normal School, now
in successful operation; three-fourths of a. mile
from the depot on the Portland and Rochester
Railroad, two and one-half miles from market at
Saccarappa and Cumberland Mills and eight miles
from Portland.
For farmer, having a family to educate, and
DESTROYS to go into. market gardening, or dairy
farming, or stock raising, this is one of the most
This property must be sold to close and settle an
estate Apply to JOHN G. COBB
Counselor-at-law, 311a Exchange Street, Port
land, Me. MARI diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-04
Rescued from Death.

William j. Coughlin, of Somerville, Mass,
says In the fall of 1876 1 was taken with
BLEEDING OF THE LONGS followed by a severe
cough I lost my appetite and flesh, and was
confined to my bed. In 1877 1 was admitted to
the Hospital. The doctors said had hole in
my lung as big as half dollar. At one time a
up hope, but a friend told me Of DR.. Will
LIAM HALLS .BALSAM FOR THE
LUNGS. I got bottle, when to my surprise
l commenced to feel better, and to-day fee
better than for three years past. - g "
81 write this hoping every one afflicted with
Diseased Lungs will take DIR. WILLIAM
HALLS BALSAM, and be convinced thai
CONSUMPTION CAN. BE CURED. I car
positively say 1t has done more good than al
the other medicines I have taken since my
sickness"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-04
Plant Good Seed.

However hackneyed the above caption
may seem, it should never be lost sight of
when the time for planting any and all
crops arrives. 1t is a prime factor in the
profitable outcome of every crop, for upon
it depends, i'm large measure, the reasonable
probability of securing fair returns for the
time and toll necessary in all lines of field
and garden husbandry. However careful
many farmers and planters may be, the fact
remains that there are many others who are
too Indifferent to the quality of the seed
they plant. Just at this time when large
number of persons are obtaining seed for
Spring crops, a word upon the subject is
not out of place: and this is specially peril
nent in regard to seed corn. 1t is well
known that early frosts last Fall in many
parts of the central Western States serious
ly injured corn The kernels on the upper
side of the ears were much damaged, and
such kernels, if planted, will do little more
than start Their vitality is not sufficient
to grow. Those who saved seed corn be-
fore such early hard frosts will not be much
disappointed, but if the frosted corn is used
much will have to be replanted. Better ex-
anime and try the corn saved for seed be-
fore planting it in the field. This may be
done in the house, by testing the seed in
boxes of EARTH In portions of Illinois and
central Iowa, we understand that very little
of the corn raised last year will be planted,
and that farmers either intend to use corn
for seed that was grown in 1870, or obtain
seed of last years crop from localities where
corn matured without injury.
The importance, not only to the individu-
al fsrmer, but to the aggregate value of any
crop grown in this country, ought not to be
lightly considered. Whatever the crop to
which farmer devotes any portion of his
land, and however favorable may be the con-
stubborn and unalterable fact, that good
seed is indispensable, if the highest results.
the greatest amount of success and profit
are to be obtained; price may be charged
for such seed that may seem exorbitant, but
it should be recollected that he cannot af-
ford to use poor and comparatively worth
less seed even if it costs him nothing.-Prai-
RE Farmer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-04
STEAMERS.
Portland, Bangor & Machias
STEAMBOAT co.
FOR
ROCKLAND, MT. DESERT, MIL.
BRIDGE and MACHIAS.
Spring Arrangement.
TWO TRIPS PER WEEK

se.~ The Steamer CITY OF RICH
.HH pMOND, VIM. E. Dennison, Mas
zsIszaszszSs8iEE ter. viii leave Railroad Wharf
Portland, every Tuesday and
rival of Pullman express train from Boston, for
ROckland. Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick,
SO. West Harbor, Bar Harbor, mt. DESERT
Millbridgc, JOnespOrf, and MachiaspOrf.
Returning, will leave Machiasport, every Mon
day and Thursday Morning, at 4.30 O'Clock,
touching as above, arriving in Portland about
midnight, connecting with the Pullman night train
for Boston and the West. Passengers will n OF be
disturbed unless wishing to take the Pullman.
Steamer CITY OF RICHMOND connects at Reckland
with Sanford S. S. Co.. for Belfast Bangor and
River Landings every Saturday morning.
Coming West connects for Boston every Monday
and receives passengers and freight from River
Landings for Portland.
Through tickets and Baggage checked to all
points.
G. GUSHING, General Manager.
GEO. l.. DAY, Gen. Ticket Agent, Portland.
April 1. 1881. apr2 diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-04
Eastern Railroad,
FALL and WINTER Schedule.
COMMENCING OCT. 18th, 1880.
Trains Leave Portland

Trains Leave Portland
a. M. Daily Might Express from Bangor) for
Saco, Biddeford, Portsmouth, Newburyport Sa-
lem, Lynn and Boston. A special Pullman Sleep
ing Car will be ready for occupancy in Portland
at 8 p. m. Week days, and at
IL P. m. Sundays, and will be attached
to this train. Passengers have nights rest
and arrive in Boston at $50 am. in season for
all morning trains South and West.
$40 N. m. Daily except Sundays. For Boston and
way stations, with parlor car arriving at 1.15 pm
LOO p. m. Daily except Sundays. for Boston and
way stations, with parlor car, arriving at $50
pm. in season for Sound and Rail connections
South and West.
For Portland, leave Boston,
7.3o a. m. and 1880 and 100 p. M. arriving
in Portland at 1905, and IL D. M
The p. m. train runs daily.
Through tickets TO all points south and
West at lowest rates at Depot Ticket Office, Com
mercial street, J: M. French, Ticket Master, and
at the Union Ticket Office, L. A. Waldron. Agt,
40 Exchange street.
Pullman Car Tickets for seats and
Herths sold NJ Depot Ticket Office.
LUCIUS FUTILE,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
ID. W. SANBORN, Master Transportation
oclo diff
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-04-04
Health is Wealth

Dr. E. c. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN IRE AT
MENT; a specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Con vul
sions, Nervous Headache Mental Depression, Loss
tary Emissions Premature Old Age, caused by
over exertion, self abuse, over-indulgence which
leads to misery, decay and death. One box will
cure recent cases. Each box contains one months
treatment. One dollar box, six boxes for five
dollars; sent by mail prepaid on receipt of price.
We guarantee six boxes to cure any case. With
each order received by us for six boxes accompan-
led with five dollars will send the purchaser our
written guarantee to return the money if the treat
,nent does not effect a cure. Guarantees issued by
all druggists in Portland and everywhere.
JOHN w. PERKINS & CO., General Agents.
sep6deow&weow1y ortland.