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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13
To Be Pitied.

There is u point beyond which
an erring brother is always to be
pitled, and it seems to US that Mr.,
H. Clay Hyde, of the Piedmont
Dispatch, has passed that point, for
if he he has "hide" less impene-
trable than that of a rhinoceros it
must by this time be as full of holes
as a meal-seive. We frankly con-
TESS that we had it in our heart to
add few punctures ourself, along
with the multitudinous perfora-
-tions made by numerous contem-
poraries; but since the last num-
Der of the Echo came to hand, we
can't discover an atom of sound
skin left where to put pune"
When the editor Of the Dispatch
was whipped by the womanly wit Of
the Echo, he should have surren-
dered like a man; but to retort
with a column of indecent railery
against a womanly woman who is
so nobly carrying forward the life
work of her deceased husband,
could but merit rebuke from every
quarter; and to attack woman
so eminently able TO defend herself
argued a woeful lack of discretion,
as we'll as lack Of gallantry.
In the last Echo Mrs. Fague re-
produces Mr.. Hyde's dream" pub
iished in the Dispatch as his own,
md in a parallel column reprints
he same DREAM" as published in
he London Spectator, many years
lgo.
Now we suggest that the Dis
Patch either "dispatch" itself, OF
make full confession-say it's
ashamed Of itself, and begin anew
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13
In Short Bites.

The Freeman asksus several ques-
tions.-Sate Journal.
And fair questions, and never an
answer did question get.
And reads US quite a lecture x x
We are still of that mind.-Jour-
nal.
And so have many good lectures
been wasted.
Whatever our private views may
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13

be we think it absolute suicide and
folly to ally the Republican party
with the anti-license issue.-Jour-
nal.
And has the journal twin vieao8 as
well as other twins--one set OF PR
vate views on principle, and an
other set of newspaper views tor par
ty?
We have had enough of temper,
ance meddling at the expense OF
Republican defeats.-JournoS.
When? Where? How? BY
whom? And are we to under
stand that temperance is to the Jour-
mails party, as water is to hydropho-
bia?
If the FREEMAN will allow us to
make acomment.-J0urnaJ.
And was the FREEMAN ever
known to OBJECT?
We would remark that II that
paper had kept its mouth shut
Journal.
Elegance and dignity, courtesy
and grace-combined,
And its editor-behind the
throne-had attended to his own
business--JournaL
We use no insinuations or innu-
endoes and reply to none.
Sam Spencer never would have
been defeated for Commissioner
Journal.
Did we care tofght lost battle
over again, we might say that had
the Journal RETAINED from try
ing to drive Mr.. Spencer into office
by the party lash, and appealed ra-
Their to his eminent merits and the
merits of the issue involved, the
result might nave Oeen OtherWlSe.
We welcome to the Republican
ranks all classes.-JOuTmdl.
And are willing that the saloon
class shall rule it--nothing object
ing?
We propose to fight against any
policy that tends to destroy Repub-
licanism.-JOurnGI
Whether that policy be right or
wrong?
If there are needed reforms let
the Democrats establish them
Journal.
And what will the Republicans
do? Has the party gone out of the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS business?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13
freeman Contents.

Inside Pages, have among other
good and enjoyable things:
Our Wheeling Letter-fu full of in.
terest; Woman's Devotion, drawn
from life; Holding the Fort-grand
from Maryland; st, John not
Whipped Good Advice--Hawkeve
Man; Dancing; and cupboard full
of good things, in "Home Folks"
Outside pages are fresher, and
speak for themselves.
Much space is given this week to
Holiday talk, and we've no apology
to make. We believe in HOLIDAYS
and spending money to make folks
glad.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13

PRESS MEETING Solid this time
The edict has gone forth under the
signet of Khedive Morris, hlm1
self, counter-signed by the fo Y u
Scribe Pasha, Bro. White, OF 'ne
Journal. The Quill Tribes are or
dered to gather at Huntington W.
cember 20.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13

rabbits-and then to have !:
editor like him of the Deno..
'growl" at the price of Is cents
rabbit!
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13
AMONG OUR EXCHANGES.
Their Notions and Ours.

SDOrGly Ou dCCotliV VI WV ~
winter, and consequently no sale
for WOODEN goods. They have about
$4,000 worth of wooden goods on
hand. This will be the first time
in seven years.-CharIeston Leader.
If last week didn't suit, what sort
of weather do these folks want?
Is there such thing as intern
perate Temperament Martetta Reg
ister.
Is there such thing as temper
ate intemperaQce?
The Editor of the FREEMAN was
blowing through the big end Of the
horn last week, with the little end
pointing at the Democratic ranks.
We presume he was taking his
Christmas, and knew not what he
was doing.-GjImerjte.
Was the Gilmerite in range? And
was it hit or hurt?
The prohibition amendment was
agreed to by forty members OF the
House of Delegates. That was
only four short of the requisite
two-thirds vote.-MorrisS Ritchie
Gazette.
That settles it. Morris! Morris
Keep "strate!'' If "forty' is not
two-thirds of sixty, what is it?-
Morgantoa0n Post.
But "forty" is not two-thirds Of
sixty-fve. Perhaps the Post is a
little crooked.
We have come to the conclusion
that the only way to kill out the
''doggeries" is for the Council and
County Court to grant license to
some respectable man, if such can
be found, to engage in the business.
West Union Record.
"Aye, there's the rub" And
90, what fools we mortals are"-to
talk about suppressimg doggeries, by
establishing doggerics.
The Governor-elect Of Kansas, G..
w. Click, in an interview since
the election, declared that he was
an opponent to prohibition, and
yet the FREEMAN asserted that he
was as much a friend to the cause
as St. John, without any apparent
information. Why not tell the
truth, Mr.. FREEMAN, about the
election, even if your party did get
a black eye. "Honesty is the best
policy. Pan Handle NeaOs.
The FREEMAN said no such
thing. If honesty is the best pol
ICY" it is a foreign policy so far
as the Neaos is concerned. We said
St. Johns opponent in the Repub-
lican Convention was prohibition
list.
They have an accommodating
County Court up in Tucker. We
see by the Pioneer that an extra
session was held the other day, to
grant license to sell whisky to two
men.-Preston Journal.
There are two things that some
County Courts are careful to do
establish death-traps for the people
and bury their poor victims in
pine boxes. This is business.
We remind our saloonists that
just now there is too much drunk
enness and disorderly conduct upon
our streets for the good Of the COM
munity.-Po1nt Pleasant Register.
Why remind them of that which
they know full well, and for which
they carry on their nefarious traf-
fic "A hours in day and 7 days in
a week?
The Register better remind itself
of its base surrender some time
back, when it favored throwing the
protection of law around the muir
: derous business.
Delinquent subscribers are re-
spectfully requested to come for
, ward and settle AT ONCE. We are
getting tired waiting.-WetzcL Mes
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13

DIED.-At the home of Mr.. C.
G.aWitman, in Volcano, December
8, 'S2, Mrs. Elizabeth McMillen,
aged 81 years.
Funeral services were conducted
at the home on Monday morning,
by Rev. L, D. King, of the NJ. E.
Church, after which the remains
were brought to this city and
buried in Cooks Cemetery.
Mrs. McMillen was the mother
in-law Of Mr.. Whitman, with whom
she made her home for q years
She was eminent for her excellent
Christian virtues, having for a
years been a faithful member OF
the NJ. E. Church.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13

Big F1RE.-London had sl5'OOo'
900 blaze the other day, which ouln .
ed over two acres in the business
heart of the great city.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13

OUR RA1LRoAD.-We are more
than glad that we can now with
confidence begin to say ''our rail-
road"
Three engineer corps are buslly
engaged making final surveys for
estimates, the rights of way are be-
ing rapidly closed up, and every
thing progresses rapidly in the oil
rection of an early letting Of con-
tracts for construction.
We are glad to learn that terms
are being effected with nearly all
land owners who were "holdlng
out" and that very few 'condem-
nations" will be necessary.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13

95 out of possible 96 at Centen-
NAL Exhibition, 1876. The WeoeI
Piano for sale by w. F. Atkinson
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13

MARRIED.-Mr. John L. Wort
man of Kentucky, and Miss Alice
Carr of Winfield, Putnam county,
were recently married at the Bap'
fist church, in Winfield. The Ger 11T
emony was performed by Rev W. "
L. Van Horn, assisted by Rev. h.
r. Saddler.
The wedding cards were printed
at the FREEMAN office.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-12-13

EXCITING CAsE.--The case Oh
Ammon, VS.. Reed ct al, lasting
nearly all last week, was the sensa'
ton of the term, so far. Mr.. Hutcn, r.
inson's argument for the plalinsin
was widely remarked as one OF ms
best efforts, in which his excorla-
tions of the defendant are SAID 10
have been terrific.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18


The safe in a Macon Office had a COM
bination lock, and the numbers were
known only to the two members of the
firm; yet money was stolen from it fire.
quent1y, and the lock showed no signs
of having been picked or forced. 1t was
clear that the thief unlocked the safe in
a regular way, and to solve the mystery
a watch was kept one night. While all
was dark the men heard somebody 60
to the safe, turn the knob, and open the
door. They fired in that direction, and
a yell proved that the thief was hit.
Then they lit the gas, and found that he
was a negro bootblack, only thirteen,
who had frequented the office. He had
learned the combination, not by seeing
the figures, for he could not tell one
from another, but by watching and re-
Numbering the motions made by those
who did the locking and unlocking.
Several weeks of close observation had
put him in practical possession of the
secret, and then. by hiding under a
counter, and being left in when the place
was closed for the night, he expert
mented until successful 7. San.
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Material for Egg Shells.

When birds are in $heir wild state,
they have no difficulty in procuring a
supply of material for forming the shells
of the eggs they lay. They have an I'M
limited range, and can pick up particles
of limestone, portions of decOmposed
bones, and other substances that can be
converted into the shells of eggs. Wild
birds lay at most only as many eggs as
they can hatch at two sittings. Some
kinds of birds hatch only one brood of
young in n season. Demonstrated birds,
especially fowls, produce a large num-
Der of eggs in the course of a year.
Some of the nOn-sitting varieties of hens
lay as many as $50 eggs in year. a
large amount of materials IS required
to form the shells for all these eggs. 1t
is not contained in the grain and other
kinds of food that are furnished fowls,
especially those kept in confinement.
As a consequence, they lay eggs that
have very thin shells, or no shells at all.
The eggs that have thin shells are liable
to break in the nests, or during removal
from place to place. Fowls, whether
allowed to run at large or kept in close
quarters, should be supplied with mate
rails for forming shells. The best sub
stance for forming egg-shells is bone
dust. 1t should be prepared from fresh
bones. The next best material to en-
tire bones pulverized is made by burn
ing bones, and then reducing them to
powder or to small grains. The pulyer-
lied shells of oysters and CLAIMS are very
good, and a fair and cheap substitute
Tor either of them is found in marble
dust that can be obtained of the manu-
facturers of graye-stones and monu-
ments. Air-slaked lime should be fur
nished fowls for forming egg-shells, if
no better material can be readily OBJ
tanned. - Chicago Times.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

made her tell me how twas, arter she'd
made me promise-an' she's a master
hand to get a promise out of a man-Fd
never tell her parents on t. Wa al, how
do We think she done it? She went to
an actOress. a theater woman, and got
disguise that made her look like an old
woman, an she larnt how to make all
sorts o. candies, an went onter the
streets at night an sold it like hot cakes
- Why, what ais you? Are We crazy?'
Arthur Lynd had seized the old mans
hard brown hand in his supple white
one, ''an' gin me the toughest squeeze ]
ever had in my life, as the old man
said afterward.
What is her name?'' cried Arthur.
'.She's niece to that city woman. Mis-
Bird. She's Dan'l Newcomb's darter,
an blest if she ain t too smart an good
an harnsum to stay a NewcOmb while
there any o. Stephen Billings blood
in -
Arthur Lynd was yards off, on his way
to Newcomb farm.
Stephen Billings crossed the New
comb threshold for the first time in
twenty years on the day of Sophronia's
marriage to his nephew, which happy
event came off in the autumn of that
year. He announced then and there
that the bride, to whom he had given a
handsome marriage portion, would be
his sole heir on one condition, which
would be found mentioned in his will.
And that same night he wrote, in his
own cramped but plain and sturdy hand,
at the end of his viii:
1.-The above is to be carried out Elk
zackly as it is herein sot down, as bein'
my last will and testymunt, on the sole
condishun that Sophrony's fust darter
shall be named Anna Green Lynd-
sorry it can't be Billings -HaTper's
Weekly.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18
Quick Steps from A to Lizard.

Roses bloom in Sacramento at Christ
mas. In March, ninety-six miles from
Sacramento and 1000 feet above it.,
messengers on snow-shoes carry the mail
across Summit Valley over the tops of
the telegraph poles, and in two-story
houses the windows are shut tight by
snow, and they burn lights upstairs and
down, night and day, for two weeks.
When this great body of snow melts,
and the short rivers, varying from sew
enty to 200 miles, are Overfilled, there
are great freshets. Yet, perhaps, 100
miles the other way drought win be
prevailing. In Sacramento the Their
mometer stands in July at 95 degrees.
In San Francisco, seventy miles away,
ladies will be out in their sealskins, and
fuchias and passion flowers and ca
melias will swing and thrash in wind
that seems to come from Alaska.-SG9
Francisco Cor. Louisville Commercial
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18
BLUgBELLs.


An mel how many years have Gown
Since ], who wander now alone, -..
That April morning stood
With my one frieni beneash the trees,
While wonderful wild harmonics
Rang through the bluebell wood.
The year was young, the world was sweet,
our hearts were young, and leapt 10 greet
The Eladncss Of the day;
No cloud was on the April Sky.
We laughed aloud, scarce knowing why,
Along the woodland way.
And like a carpet on the ground,
The azure bluebells all around
In fair profusiOu grew.
Among the flowers 1 sat me down.
And woye my friend a dainty crown
OF tender blossoms blue.
placed tho. eird. ct with d ight
Upon her forehead smooth and white;
The azure of her eyes
Might put 10 shame the bluest flower
That ever grew in sheltered bower
Beneath the softest skies.
All me, my friend, my one dear friend!
Our pleasant Sprng-time had an end,
We left the fairy ways,
The mystic paths Of sweet romance,
The girlish round Of song and dance,
For hfc's beWlidering maze.
Now here, alone, within tho wood,
Where in youths blucbell-time we stood,
sit me down to-day,
Because thy path from mine is set
So very far away.
But, dear, my tears are selfish tears,
For God hath blessed thy happy years
With blessings wide and deep;
Thy summer came at Spring-time's close,
And for thy biuebells gave loves rose
For cvermOre to keep.
Yea, God hath given thee all the good
OF maiden-time and matronhOod,
Youths Spring aud Summer prime;
And now lifes readening Autumn leaves
Fall softly on loves gathered sheaVCs,
Bound mp for Winter-time.
Friend, If to me when Spring-time died,
Was given no glorious Summer-Uide,
If never happy May
Succeeded Aprirs shower and sun,
And, If, when blucbell time was done,
No roses lit my way;
If evermorc my heart doth miss
A JOY fOregOne, loves GROWING bliss,
know the lesson meant;
II wanting stars of earthly love,
know one brighton shines above,
My friend, / am content!
-AU the Year Round.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18
levels OF the Fntnre.

One of the applications of electricity
which has not as yet attracted general
attention is the magnificent effect which
it can produce when employed as a
means of personal decoration. A neck
lace or a bracelet of diamonds of the
first water could not compare for brill
fancy with the effect of a string of crys-
tails, each containing a tiny filament of
carbon heated to incandescence by an
electric current supplied from a small
Faure battery, which might easily be
concealed on the person. At the Crys-
tai Palace there IS diminutive breast
pin which can be illuminated by a two
inch Faure battery carried in the pocket
Of the wearer.-PaI lGaH Gazc4s.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

A physician writing to a journal of medi-
cine, not long ago, proclaimed against the use
of mineral Poisons in curing diseases, on the
ground that in ninety-nine cases out of a hun
dred more mischief than benefit was the re-
suit. In his practice he dispensed entirely
his success mostly to his prescribing vegetable
and herb medicines only. In the face Of these
facts, every invalid should take warning.
Tone up the system and give strength to the
as DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsapa-
rilla- Its soothing and refreshing influence
will drive away all physical and mental dis
tress 1t is especially strengthening to the
urinary and digestive organs. A single bottle
will prove its merit 1t is very pleasant to take
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

So" A doubtful friend is worse than GER
tain enemy" And Uics versa a certain friend
is infinitely better than a doubtful enemy.
Thus Kidney Wort is an incomBarably better
friend to the human race than whole eata-
logues fun of doubtful ncstrums. It an I'M
failing remedy for that tormenting disease
piles. It moves the bowels gently and freely
and thus removes the cause. Do not fail to
try it faithfully either in dry or liquid form.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

4 YOUNG man signing himself }. L. D.,
writes as follows: 'FSix months ago felt ali
broke up, I was very nervous. The least ex-
element caused my heart to thump like an
engine, at other times it seemed to cease beat
ing altogether. I also had dyspepsia bad, and
at night was very restless, and had disturb
ing dreams. My whole system seemed out of
fix. and pimples and sores troubled me great
". was advised by a druggist to try DR..
Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla It
has restored me to perfect health.''
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

DR. R. Y. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. z: Dear Str
My wife had suffered with "female weak
nesses" for nearly three years. At times she
could hardly move, she had such dragging
pains. We often saw your g Fayorite Prescrip-
tion' advertised, but supposed like most patent
medicines it did not amount to anything, but
at last concluded to try a bottle, which she
did. 1t made her sick at first, but it began to
show its effect in a marked improvement, and
two bottles cured her. Yours, etc,
A. J. HUYCK, Deposit, N. Y.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

The Rev. Phillips Brooks, of Bos-
ton, has sent a check for $1,000 to the
Dean of Westminster as a contribution
of American admirers toward the mem
orial for the late Dean Stanley. There
were 800 subscribers. Mr.. Brooks sug-
gests that the money be used to pur-
chase window for Westminster Abbey
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

in the course of its work in fine
lock-making Rochester firm uses many
hundreds of screws so small that the
thread can not be distinguished by the
naked eye, and the shoulder can hardly
be seen. They cost IS and 81 a gross,
and a man can take 800 worth into his
mouth at once.-Rochester On. ~ Er-
q1TeSS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18
a roo11sH oId woman. befng ono erenir

a FOOLISH old woman, being one evening
at party, was greatly at loss for something
to say. At length she ventured to inquire Of
gentleman who sat next her whether his
mother had any children. The. gentleman
politely pointed out the absurdity of her in
quiry. Il beg pardan,'' exclaimed the old
lady, perceiving her mistake; don't you Gun
derstand me. I wish to inquire whether your
grandmother had any children"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

TEE fairest faces are sometimes marred by
myriads of pimples, and markings OF letter
or freckles, which are readily removed by a
popular toilet dressing, known as DIR. Ben
sons Skin Cure. Even scrofulous ulcers yield
to it. DR.. Benson's Celery and Chamomils
Pills have wide reputation as the best safest
and cheapest remedy extant, for all nervous
diseases and headaches.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

DIR. PIERcE's "Pellets," or sugar-coated
granules-the original "little liver pills."
beware of Neutrality-suspicious. sick and bilious
headache, cleanse the stomach and bowels, and
purify the blood. To get genuine, see DIR.
Plerce,s signature and portrait on Governments
stamp. Is cents per vial, BY druggists
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18
shrewdness and AbiIitH.

Hop Bitters, so freely advertised in all the
papers, secular and religious, are having q
large sale, and are supplanting all other medi-
cines There is no denying the virtues of the
Hop plant, and the proprieters Of these Bitters
have shown great shrewdness and ability in
compromising Bitters whose virtues are SO
palpable to every ones observation
en- and Chronicle.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

WRITE to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 West
that have been restored to perfect health BY
the use OF her Vegetable Compound 1t Is a
positive cure for the most stubborn cases Of
female weakness
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

San Francisco has bureau for ex-'
changing bric-a-brac. When house
wives get tired of the ornaments in
their parlors they swap them off with
other housewives, and thus get a change
without increasing the original invest
ment.=N. 7. San.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

WIEN murderer is reprieyed twenty min
utes before the performance is to take place, a
playful way to put 1t is, that he skipped the
rope. ~ TeIds Sifti,sqs.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

A GENTLEMAN who was asked for his mar
rage certificate quietly took of his hat and
pointed to a bald spot The evidence was
conclusive
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-05-18

CUSTOMER" Give me some fshp' Waiter
what will you take, sir, bIuefshqn Gus
tomer-tIt makes no difference; / am color
blind '1-Pslck