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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

The Grst session of the Forty seventh Con-
grsss commenced on Monday of last woek.
The Republicans organized the House in &C.
oordsnce With the caucus programme of tho
Saturday previous, when Con. Kiefer, of
Ohio, received the caucus nomiua ton on the
sixteenth ballot. Edward Mcpherson, of
Pennsylvania, was elected Clerk Col. Geo.
W. Booker, of Vermont, Sergeant at Arms :;
Walter z. Brownlow, of Tennessee, Door,
keeper Captain Harry Sherwood, of Michi,
gan, Postmaster; and Rev. Frederick D..
Power, of Washington, Chaplain. Tho
Democrats voted for Hon. s. j. Randall for
Speaker, and the Gresnbackers voted for tho
following named gentlemen, who had been
nominated by caucus held the previous
Saturday: Hon. Nicholas Ford, of Miss
souri,, for Speaker; Hon. Gilbert De La
Hatyr, of Indiana, for Clerk of the House :;
Lee Crandall, of Washington, D. c., for
Serge ant at Arms r. Martin Williams, of
Missouri, for Door-keeper; and ". G..
Moore, of Pennsylvania, for Postmaster.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Parents cannot do rnsch. better in giving
their children Christmas present than to
ptesest them with years subscription to
Golden Days, one of the very best, most in
teres.ing aud elevating ohildreu's publca,
tions issued. Publication Office Cor. 9Th and
Locust sts., Philadelphia; subscription So 90
per year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Gen. David n. Strother, "Port Crayon, /"
recently visited the Luray Cave, aud says,
''in my earlier days l explored number of
so'able ssverns, including the Mammoth
Cave in Kentucky, aud Meyers in Vir>
ginia, but must confess that my recent visit
to the Cave at Lusay has bean new revela-
tion, SURPRISING IS that does all 1 had pre-
vioasly seen, in the richness and profusiou
of its ornamentation and its weird and dra>
psatic effects"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

The Presidents message, sen. to Congress,
last week, is very elaborate one, covering
great deal of territory and entering minute.
~ into the discussion of the affairs which
relate to all departments of tho Government.
1t is emphatically hard money document,
and this feature will draw out wider dis,
eussien than any other part of the message.
He would stop the coinage of silver, retire
the silver certificates, strip the green backs of
their legal tender quality, aud, in short, set
up not only gold standard, but presumably
AZ exclusive gold currency. The President
would at the same time reduce taxation on
all articles save tobacco and spirituOus IL
quors- He shows that at the present rate of
taxation the national debt would be paid in
ten years, and we can, afford to make haste
little more slowly in the sccumula tion of
little surplus revenue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

The Legislature at its mex. session will re-
district the State, dividing it into four con.
gressional districts instead of three as now.
The only change in the Cd will be the loss
Of two or three counties which will go to
make mp the new district
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13
Il 4 h lie D.

Ia tho EpioccnaI Church. Front Royal, Va,
by tho Rector, Raw. }. r. jones'. Thursday De-
cenber lat, 1851. r. II. .IEFFRlES. Of Fanauier
county. Va, aud MARY J. LOWELL, eldest
daughter of john T. I-oyc;g.
At the Reformed Church. in Shenherfsso wn ,
on the Ssh instant. by Rev. j. C. Bowman, Mr.
CHARLES D WYSOHt?. of the vicinity of
Shepherds tnwa. to IIiss KATIE RENTCH Sc
herdstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

HEADACHE, EERTousNEss, Cosr:yrSEss Chol
era aiorb arc cured with Tbs yers Liver
and only coat rs cts. Sold by druggist every
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

WORD To MorHEns.-MutLer should re-
son to look after the health of their families
aud cleanse the malaria and impurities from
their systems. and that nothing will tone n the
stomach and liver. regulate the bowels and pu-
rify the blood SO perfectly as Parkers Ginger
Tonic, advertised i'll our eolumns-Posf. Sec
other colamn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

The Virginia Natural Bridge property has
again changed hands. 4 joint stock con pa
ny, with Gov. Cornell of Now York at its
head, being tho purchasers
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Mr.. Marcus B. Buck, formerly of From.
Royal, died "t his residence. near Warren
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Ia the Supreme eour. of Appeals of West
Virgins. on the Sd instant, in the case of
J. ID. Mason VS.. Harper's Ferry Bridge Co.,
from JEFFERSON county. Csrtiorari was award
e en- motion of appellee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Some lady of this city should take the
agency for that popular and useful book,
practical Housekeeping, issued by Buck
eye Publishing Co, Minneapolis, MINI.
Every hOusekeeper needs copy. Address
the publishers for terms. Commissions
large.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Notice is hereby given, that a new etock
of Fancy Goods and Novelties are now on
exhibition at the Twin Fronts. These goods
were specially selected and bought for our
Holiday trade, and will sell rapidly. Call
carly for choice, at
Dec. 6. j. GoLDSMITH's
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

The Ring Theatre, in Vienna, took FIRE
Thursday night while performance was in
progress and was totally destroyed. 1t is
supposed that over nine hundred persons
persisted in the fames
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Gel. E. P. G. Lewis, of Hoboken, N. j.,
t4ornerly of Clarke county. Va.,) was in
QharlestoWn last week. Col. Lewis has bo,
dome quite popular in his northern home,
ead has held positions there of high public
trust.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13
EgassAY MoRNING. DroRaaER 10, 1881.

Jsha " Forney died las. Friday morn.
iss Ct bis aoae in Philadslphia, in the 64.h
year: Of HE age
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Weed, Corn and Potatoes wanted at this
shos, ses which the highest market price
win be paid in subscription receipts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

ALWAYS REFREsHING.-A delicious cd or is i'm
parted by Floreston Cologne. which is always
refreshing. no mottor how freely used.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Loss OF APPETITE. Eusnav, sometime,
attended With y dry hacking cough, sometime.
costlVe, l"oseness of the bOscls or pain near .ht
region of the heart, cured with Tkayer's 1--we,
Powder. 90 eta. i. not much
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Az interesting series of meetings arc in
progress at the Braddock street Methodist,
Church, Winchester. conducted by the pass
tor Rev. j. W. Shoaf Several psnitents
are at the nourners' bench.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

$500 per year can be eaaily mate at homo
working for z. G. Ridcort & CO., 10 Barclay
Street, New York. send for their catalogue nd
full particulars. Oct25'Sl-iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

James Morrow, Jr., and a. Brooks Elem,
ing, of Marion, are prominently mentioned
ss probable candidates to succeed Hon. Ben
Wilson for Congress in tho Is. District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Asaawha county has nearly seven hundred
pieces of property advertised delinquent for
noa>Payment of taxes Jefferson county has
aone
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13
1882. .s.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

Always varied, always good. always improv-
ing."-CHARLts FRANCES ADAMS. Jr.
Harpe.'' M1ga sine. the NEST DopuIar flrstra-
ted periodieai in the world. gins its sixtv-
represents What is best in American literatuIe
ana art; aud It's marked success in England
where is has aIreadv circulation larger TMa;,
that of any Enelish magazine of the same cIass
has brought into it's service te most eIuiI,ent
wr1ters;and artists of Great Britain. The fortI,
coming volumes for 1852 will iu every respect
surpass their predecessors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Tie Guite.u trial still drsgs it's weary
lssg.h At Warrington. witkeut any special
|. seq features. The evidence has not yet
closed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

The Virginia legislature assembled on
wednesday. The ROadjusters organized both
Houses, Governor Holiday sent in his
message, which is strong state paper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Cff WEEK in your own tows So outf,
$Oo free. No rick. Everything new Can
ital not required. We will furnish you every
thing. Msny are ma king fortunes. Ladies ma (.
as m UGH "a men, and boys and girls mako rreat
pay. Reader. if you want business ct Which
you can make great pay sll the time you work
write for particulars TO Il. HAILET7 Co., Port.
land Maine. Nov 90 lssl'iS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13
HOW TO SECURE uE.1.ru

1t strange any one will suffer from der.pse-
WIS sARsAPAEiLLA sTILt1seIA, or BLooD AND
LIVER srRuP will restore health to the rhy.ical
SAINT to take. and the bost blood puribe ever dis
covered, curing serofula. syphilitic disc, ders,
Nervous Disorders, Debility, Bilious Com plants
and Diseases of the Blood, Liver. Kidney Stem
ach, Skin, etc
BarEn's Pals PAsAcEA cures pain in Man and
Beast
Ds. RoeEa's wons srapp instantly destroy.
worms. spl2-l7.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13
Hay and Cora
MANTUA-MAKING.
FOR SALE.

A FINE MULE COLT. II years cid, which
n, will be disposed of at a bargain. For par.
t!calaTs applyte
November 90. 1881. x -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

Tbs BEST f-rvss AND KIDNEY REGULATOR. md
gentle Purgat:ve knowu,I Thsver's Liver Pow
der's Sold by n. ;. Hendersos. Charlestown.
Do YOU wIsH TO PuRIFY THIS SYSTEM and get rid
of Biliom'ae"s? II 40. Thsyers Liver Pow
deFs % cts. Sold by druggiste.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13
1.-THE WEEKLY TIMES,,

Contemporaries, because its facilities and re-
national Journal.
"THE WEEKLY TIMES'
Has nearly doubled its former large circulation
during the year. Its eontri bntors from week to
ton, and no department. of news or Ii eIatura "a
sliehted in any nnH Der on any prote1t. II Is
although its Is fni and s
enrats and rs political editorials free and fear
less: liberal provison Is made for lite, ary ara
matte anu M dslcal ta1tters, trayels and adyan-
t,Ire. fiction. poetry. fsslions M tho chronicle
of ealreut social events. I. all these Depart
while seleetiens from ether journals are sssds
with Gaze, taste ard fsliness skss are unsur-
The Canals OF the War;
Embracing ehanters Of sawritten History con-
t:ibuted by pronline NJ actors III Ike war of she
rebellion. are a valuable fea: ore of tie paper
ana nave become recognized depository of
smoh matters, whether from HorthsIs or South
err .onrseH TBS dsr ,; as well all
dare of former Years.
Terms
TIE DAILY TIMES Delivsre: :n the CIV of
P!li:adeIphia and surrounding Tow ms for Twelve
Cents week. Mail subscriptioas. aosia "a free
The si WEEkrY Ely Gsnts msnth
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9ps sSpy ssoe; FIVE ceess ss oo Ten copies
sent free to any persen getting Up Clubs of rcn
THE SUNDAY EpITIoN-Douo,e sheet e;rI,.
pages. Tie beat known and most accomplished
writers eontr;Dute to its CO lhlnrs every week
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December 49, 1851.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

In The County Court, Novem6er Term, 1881,
(4th Day..
Alta Term of said Court continued and held
the tenth day of November, 1881.
Change n ade at tins Term in the District lines
between the Districts of Shepherdgtown asr.
pcr's Ferry and Charlestown.
Beginning at the corner of Knott & Flanagan
on the Potomac River. running thence by a
straight line to the corner of John A. Link aud
john holcr, in Elizabeth Jones' line, thence
with line of Link and Moter, and pasHns South
of Nichols shop and on in the same DIRECTION TO
Q point in the line between Daniel Link and
Philip Moler about fnrty rods Eaat Of the Hall
town aud Shepherds.own turnpike, thence by n
strsight line passi nG East OF Upionvil!e to the
crossing of the aforesaid turnDike and the Bal
line to the corner of Mary Y. K Beal and Maria
L. Mscfarland. and thence with their line to
their ccrEe: i'll The old Warm Spying road, and
thence With said road to schaeffcr's cross roads.
The other lines remain as established by first
Cory Tcste. o's'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13
DUKE AND GALLAHER

ZINE CUTLERY and many useful and or
l. namental things suitable for G lite, or indis-
pep.ab!e in preparing for the season OF good
cheer-amons the latter the most approved Cook
ing and Heating stovea, Tinware, &c, &c.
December IS, 1851.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

A TGEo T. LIGHTS lie the only pl.c. ,oucap
- ind out By the Papers where TO b1y Pure
DRUGS and MEDICINES o
July 6,lSSl
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FRESH OYSTERS

RECEIVED constently during The season and
IA for sale by the pint, quart or gallon, at
ressonaose rates ,o 81 JESSE N. ENGLE.
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1852.
Harper's Weekly.
TJT.uEnD nTD
1882

Harpsr's IFeskly stands al the head of Amer
ieaa illustrated weekly journals. By lis an
trat. ions. it's carefully chosen serials, short
stor: es. SKETCHES. aud poems. contriDu! ed by
the foremost artists and authors o. the Cay, Il
carries instruction aud entertainment TO thou
sands of American llones
II will always DO the aiia of the Publishers to
make Harptr's IVsskiy The most popular aud at
trsctiyo family newspaper in the wo-lS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
County of Jefferson, to. v

county OF JEFFERSON, to-wit ::
IN the County Court, November Term, 1881
(4M Doy).
At a Tern of said Court continued aud held
the tenth day of November, 1851.
o,huTn District-Daniel Hefebower and DR.. A.
P. Thomson.
Jones and Charles T. Littlctoa.
Potomac Distsict-John kspIingor aud jar -
A. osbouru.
shephsrl District-J. u. Hendricks nd Philip
H. Noer.
Harper's Ferry District and Bolivar District
Adam cockreli and John G. Cockrcll.
William Beall ard Robert Chew.
The above named persons appointed Rcad
Surveyors in She different Districts. their te: tos
of ofico tc take effect from January lSt, 1882 and
the former Road Surveyors are n0ifisd o hand
over 80 the newly appointed Road Surveyors ali
tools and other property belon eing to the Count
and the aev Road Surveyors arc required TO re-,
turn an Imven tory of all public property in their
hands at or before tho next Term OF this conrt
Copy-Teste.
T. A.MOORE,
Clerk of
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HARPER's PERIODICALS.

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TALL and examine our New Masticatiag Ped
~ der Cutter, they arc frst-oisss and win be-
sold low. Fl BEALL CO
TIE Young America Corn Shelter, with Shaker
Il Attachment. cleanscs the corn ready for mar
ket, and can be found at
Dec s, 1851. a BEALL co %
A overstoek of Enterprise Sausage Suffers
= and Lard Presses for sale at reduced prices
TNHE Monitor Hand Corr Shelter and seosrotor
vlH sheii perfectly clean from to 10 bushels
per hour, and is guaranteed for ore year For
sale bv q. BEAT IL & CO.
HORSE Blsnke Lap Robes. Sleigh Runners
and Blankets. hips, SC. band at
December 8, 1851. H.BEALL CO.'S.
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T. A. MOORE
Clerk of County Court.
Dec. Is. 1SSl-5t. Free Press &. Register conv
ecember 10, lss1-6t COW.
HOLIDAY Coon.

HOLIDAY GOODS.
plcTURE FRAMES OF all kiads-Ea,,Isk.
Solid Walnut, &C., soid By 3
Dec -, 1851. GEO. T. LIGHT.
RoX Papers cheaper thar any house in tovn.-
~ Price them. Paper from cents to 20 cents
Pc. eyre GEO. I. LICE at
lHRfsTMAs CARDs-the very prettiest Call
~ and see them. Vases, Boquet Holders, Toilet
Sets, Puff Boxes, &c, sold by
Dec. 10, 1881. GEO T. HIGHT
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DURE Buckwheat and good article Minee Meat
l. just received and for sale by
Dec. ID, lSSl. SIS DALGARN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-12-13

SAUSDERs' Face Powder. vasaline Pomade.
~ hegeman's Camphor Ice. sold by
pec -: 1851. GEO. T. LIGHT
TAMM's Emulsion. scott's Emulsion Maitim
~ and Cod Liver Oil, WiIbor's Cod Liver oil
Green's August Flowers (.ole A sent1 better price
than any one eise; Bochee's G ermsn Syrup Bulls
Cough syrup and Baby Syrup.
Dec. 49, 1851. GEO T. LIGHT
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Dec.13, 1876. [Frce Press Z Roeister
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,

County OF JEFFERSON, to wit:
In the County Court. Novcm6er Term, 1881,
(4th Duy).
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-16

Dor. Owing to the course OIL the
Gulf stream as it flows to the straits
OF Florida, and the shallowness OF
the ocean along the coast, the ten
fathom line, averaging about forty
miles from land, the inshore water IS
heated by the sun, and northwest
and westerly cold waves, are robbed
of their retrigerating effects. The
mean temperature, according to
Blodgett, for Fort Myers are
January, 63.4; February, $50;
March, 1872; April, 1873; May, eO.1i
June. S1.2; July, 82.9; August,
83.1; September, 81.7; October,
IT.; November 715; December,
647; Spring, 1874; Summer. 82.4
Autumn, IT; Winter, 65.3; year,
$50. For period OF eight years,
the highest point reached by the
thermometer at the signal station at
Punta Rassa, at the mouth OF the
Caloosahatchle river, was 930, and
the lowest 33o.
"My inquiries have led me to be-
lieve that but few diseases affect the
residents of South Florida. The late
census shows that the mortality per
1000 in Orange county, was ~ from
all causes in Brevard county eight
per 1000, and Monroe county 6.3
per 1000. In Monroe county, ex-
Guiding Key West, and including
the section from East Cape Sable to
Charlotte Harbor, the Caloosa.
hatchie and Lake Ochechobee, the
resident population numbers 977,
and the mortality for the census year
was two, or a fraction over 2 per
cent. per 1000 from all causes"
What is the character OF the soil
through which the excavation has to
be made?
CAT some points beneath the layer
of vegetable soil, there exists thin
layer OF porous oolite rock varying
from three to eight inches IN depth,
and beneath this a marty clay, con-
tanning marine shells. From geolo.
glcal examination of the section, ]
am convinced that the entire excava.
ton can readily be made by Steam
Paddy. A careful examination OF
the southern and eastern boundaries
of the lake might establish the TACT
that some more suitable point exists
for draining the lake, than the Calico
sahatchle river.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-02-16
The NaSytBean.

Everybody" says the WeStern
Rarat "has heard Of Boston's brown
bread and baked beans, and many OF
our readers know what they are
from pleasant experience. Boston,
and in fact NJ w England, are Iabout
as well known for their baked beans
as they are for their "culchaw." In
Boston it is the universal habit to
have baked beans for the Sunday
morning breakfast. The highest
and the lowest gather about the
baked beans of Sunday morning
and feast upon about the cheapest
article OF diet that there is in the
market. During the week the tables
OF the rich groan beneath the costli-
est dishes and the tables OF the poor
are scantily spread with the cheapest
that the markets afford. But on
Sundays they all eat OF the same
dish, and thousands ofthem from the
same oven. 1t is a matter OF curiosity
to see the bean pots going to the
bakery on Saturday night. The SER
want, where servants are employed,
and the good house wife whose bus,
band cannot afford the luxury Of a
servant girl, prepare the pot on Sat-
nrday. The beans are parboiled un-
til the skin cracks; they are then
placed in the celebrated Boston bean
pot, which is earthen, and much
smaller at the Top than at the bot
tom. Salt is added to suit the taste,
and sometimes spoonful of molasses.
A piece Of salt pork, about as large
as the three first fingers, is sliced
through the rind at distances of an
eighth of an inch and placed upon
the top OF the beans, or rather i'm
bedded in them, until the surface is
even. Then the pot is taken to the
bakery, check received, and upon
presentation of the check in the
morning the Sunday breakfast is re-
turned ready for the table. The
streets are full Of bean pots and their
bearers. They go to the cottage, to
Beacon Hill and to North street.
The bean Is the great leveller in
Boston society, On the farms In
New England the plan Of baking IS
to make rousing fire in an old fire
place, and when the wood has been
consumed the pot of beans is buried
Ill the Goals and ashes, where it re.
mains until Sunday morning-and
these are the best baked beans ever
ate. In the West are Eastern peo>
pie who know how to bake beans,
and there are many who do not know