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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

G. l.. SPENCE.--I am not only
the largest Music Dealer in the
State, but lead them all in selling
frst-class Sewing Machines.
Singer and New Home Machines
sold on monthly payments.
G.. L. SPENCE, Agent.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

U. S. CouRT.--Judges Bond and
Jackson, being called to Washing
ton Monday evening, there was no
session of the Court yesterday.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

Is acres of level land, in good
state of cultivation, in one mile of
the Little Kanawha Bridge. Good
frame house in a nice grove, out
buildings, &c. Price, $1,000. On
Lubbock road.
Thirty acres more can be added,
at $50 per acre. Enquire Of
w. F. ATTKIssoN,
Real Estate Broker and Notary
PublE.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31
Sold bv Fitzhugh & Hunter.

~ L. CHURCH, SoUTH.-We are
glad to note meetings of increasing
interest, conducted by the Presid-
ing Elder. Rev. ]. NJ. Medley and
the last TOT, Rev. f. B. Carroll. Mon
dav evening at the close of a stir
ring sermon by the Presiding Ed
er. number were moved to ask
the prayers of Christians. Meet
ings are being held every evening.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

LECrURE.-Prof w. T. Harris, Of
Concord, Mass, Feb. 6, AT Academy
of Music '.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31
LANDS BOUGHT AND SOLD ON
COMMISSION.

For Sale, number of desirable farms in
Jackson and adjoining counties. Also Tim
Der Lands, andIHouses and Lots in the town
of Ravenswood. Several tracts of Land for
sale on the line of the O. r. r. r., and will
double in value in the next three years.
60 acres, miles from Ravenswood, fronts
90 poles on the Ohio, 10 acres cleared; Two
houses on the line of the o. r. r. r. Price,
$40 per acre, and half cash in hand, the bal
ance on time.
NO. 5.
a acres lies on Sarvis Fork of Sand Creek,
10 miles from RaNenSW 70 acres cleared,
young orchard. Price 500, one-half cash,
the balance on uime.
O0acreS, miles from Ravenswood, on the
Pike from Kipiey to Ptrkcrsburg, on the
left-hand fork of Sand Creek, 15 acres clear
ed, blank dwelling house, good well OF wal
ter, good out-buildings, convenient 10 school,
"A acres bottom, 30 acres in grass. Price
81 500, one-third to be pain cash Ill hand, the
balance in two equal annual payments.
1917 acres, ~ miles from Cottageville, 81
miles from The Ohio river, near the line of
the o. r. h. r., s. acres in grass, 25 acres in
meadow, so acres splendid Timber, Frame
Barn, two tenement houses, good out-build-
ings. Price $3.50, one-third cash in hand,
the balance on time.
NO. 20.
127 acres, on Turkey fork of Sandy, II miles
from Ravenswood, good limestone land, well
watered aud well timbered, Is acres cleared.
Price $40 per acre, one-half to be paid in cash,
the balance in one and two years equal pay
mentS.
For information concerning these lands,
call on or address
r. HI. ES. EEMLEY.
Ravenswood, W. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

Let everybody take in the
isms Of the Aesthetics at Academy
of Music next Tuesday evening.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

Philosophy of Art, versus the
Aesthetics. Academy of Music,
FEB, 6.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

J. NJ. Walters, general job print
er. 50 Market-st. Neat work, cheap.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

Isms Of the Aesthetics.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31
West Va. University

The New Session Higgins September
9Th. 1852. Ten Separate Schools. includ-
ing School OF History and Schoolof English
Full courses in Law and Medicine extending
throughout the session. Enlarged facilities
for study of Physical Sciences and Scientific
Agriculture; completely equipped chemical
laboratory. Thorough courses inAncient and
Modern Languages and Literature. Text
books at cost. Necessary expenses not over
8l75. For catalogues and other information
address w. l.. WILSON, President
Morgantown, W. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

The Beautiful Emerson Pianos,
full size, 1-3 octaves, all round
corners, Rosewood Cases, are unsur-
passed at medium price. There
have been sold upwards of 10000
of them and have been on the mar
ket over 80 years Our sales up
wards 40, and all are satisfactory,
having \ full, clear, rich, round
tone which improves as the years
g. by.
Sold bv Fitzhugh & Hunter.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31
Isms-Feb. 6.

Aesthetics. Next Tuesday eve
ming,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

DIME SocIAL.-The Ladies of the
NJ. E. Church will give "Dime
Social Thursday-to-morrow even
ing, February 1st. The Literary
and Musical entertainment will
consist altogether of Scottish
pieces. These "Dime Socials" are
occasions of rare enjoyment for the
young folks and all who attend
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

g G. BURDETT, ATTORNEY
Ne AT-LAw; ONCE opposite Court House,
Up Stairs, OharIesten, w. Va. %
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

Stop on signal. cbiI,;coths
Nos. and 4 and No. 8 east OF ohiiii'0
stop at all stations. ,,,,ors BE-
Train SO will carry pasSeneei'
tween Chillicothe and ParkersDurg. ngsnl
Trains Nos. So and SO will carry pas''N
between Athens and Chillicothe. cars p|
Trains Nos. and s have Pala Ionge
Cincinnati and St. Louis without cha d1iEnnsa.
Trainn No. 10 has Palace Cars 10 odi.tsmoutb
No trains on HillsboYo or Por'sn''
branches on Sunday. r.,,,st An
THos. p. BARRY, Gen1 Pass. q
J. E. Resi-, NJ. of T.
JOHN ADAIR, Agent.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

r H. FERGUSON, ATTORNEY
- . AT-LAw, Charleston, W. va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

TAS. n. MIDDLETON, ATTOR-
- NEY-AT-LAw, Notary Public, e. 4. Gems
missioner, Real Estate and InsuraAs e A geats
Ofiee, Bank Bsildins. sapitsi stre~, up
Stairs, ca arl lesion, W. Va.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

FLOUR, HAY, CORN, CHOP
Il FEED, Meal and Produce generally
Wholesale and Retail. CHAMBERLAIN Il
CO., Masonic Building, Capitol street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31
CHARLESTON BUSINESS HOUSES.

nRY WOODS, NOTIONS, CAR
JPETS, Oil Cloths, Rugs, Mats and Mat
tings H.. SHEFFEY, Front street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

rVINNERS-G. W. JOHNSON'S
Il SONS, 1910 Mail street, manufacturers
and wholesale dealers in Tin, Copper, SheeI
Iron, &C. and Timers Stock.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWEL
w RY, Organs and other Musical Iustru-
ments. GEORGE CULLEN, Sd avenue.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

DOPE, TWINE, GUM AND LEA
IITHER Betting. CHAS. H. BERRY,
Wheeling, w. Va. -
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1883-01-31

nRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
UNotions Boots, Shoes, Clothing, Wall "a
per, DC. WILLIAMS WETZEL.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08
CaEER1SG.

A Vermont youth at his mothers funeral said to the neighbors: 'tMe and father are obliged to you all and hope soon to be able to do as much for you"
 s'Who was it," writes Eleanor, ''who wrote with all thy faults I love thee still ? , Don't know who wrote it, Eleanor, but it must have been about woman. Sweet line, that. with all thy false eye love thee still 3 -HGaoheye.
 There is g young lady in this city who is six feet four inches tall, and is engaged to be married. The man who won her did it in these words: ''Thy beauty sets my soul aglow-Id wed thee, right or wrong; man wants but little here below, but wants that little long. g."-tSan Fauncisco Nea0s Letter.
 The patron of a Cleveland bucket shop was met on the street by an aged female who Stands on Slippery Places Madam said he, as he handed back the document, ''don't talk to me about slippery places. I have been speculating in oil for 13 years I know all about it.'
 e'He has paid the debt of nature" said 8 minister to man who inquired after one of his parishoEers. Are you sure of that ?" funeral" ''Well, I'm glad to bear that he paid it, for he has been owing me $7 for a barrel of flour so long that I had begun to think he wouldn't pay anything. Nature was mighty darn lucky, that's all have got to say"
 The dear child has seen a visitor open and shut his patent hat, and fired with noble emulation possesses himself of his uncle's new and rigid stove pipe, which, when the old gentleman is about to take his leave, is produced somewhat resembling disreputa- bic accordeon. ''Taint bit funny, your hat ain'tl" says the young malefactor scorn- fully; q sat down on it three times and couldn't get it to shut up."
 stylishly dressed woman entered res taurant. The waiter handed her a bill of fare, and said, Please mark of the dishes you wish to order" Could woman in a sealskin confess that she could not read ? Taking the pencil she made few dashes, and her order read: Dinner 50 cents" "Feb. desk, , ''celery.' The waiter brought her beefsteak and onions and prune sauce, and she did not dare raise 8 word in protest.-- C2eUeEGnd Voice.
 1T have made one human being happy to- day." said Fred Blanks to Bob Belt, an Aus tin lawyer. Did you send barrel of four to poor widow p asked Bob. 'tNo; my means do not allow me to be so extravagant, but told an applicant for position in the Legislature that I knew he was going to get it." 'Well, that was one of those little courtesies that casts 8 ray of sunshine into the troubled life of a fellow traveller in this vale of tears, and which does not cost anything ''The mischief it didn't cost anythingI I borrowed two dol lars from him on the strength of it."-Ier- Gs Siittings.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08
Voluntary Tribute of Gratitude for
 Benefits Received.

DEAR SIR Please allow the privilege of giving my testimony regarding the wonderful curative prop critics of your invaluable medicine, Hunts Remedy During the past six years have been great sufferer from kidney disease, and during great part of the time my suferings have been intense as to be indescribable. Only those who have suffered by this dread disease know of the awful backache and pains of all kinds, accompanied by great weakneEa and nervous prostration loss of force and ambition which invariably attend it. had all these troubles intensified, and was in such bad condition that could not get up out of my chair except by putting my hands my knees and almost rolling out before could straighteh up. tried the best doctors and many kinds of medicine but all failed to help me; and experimented long endeavoring to get cured that last spring Wss in very poor shape in seek ing for relief my attention directed by friend to the remarkable of kidney diseases c.,whch were being accomplished by Hunts Remedy. was induced to try it. and began to it, very soon 'Hmbered up" as 1t were; my severe backache, and the intense pains had suffered long speedily dis appeared notwithstanding had been bothered with this complaint so many years
 When began to take Hunts Remedy was consid- erably run down in general health, and suffered also from loss of appetite Ever since have been taking the Remedy, however, my improvement has been most marked; my former complaints, aches, pains, &c, have disappeared. and feel like my former self, hale, hearty and sound in health. l shall always keep Hunts Remedy with me, and would most earnestly recommend all those who are sufferers from kidney or liver diseases or diseases of the bladder or urinary organs to Hunts Remedy, and take no other
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08
AN INSURANCE MATTER.

The discussion of the proposal to increase the capital stock of the Etna Life Insurance company proceeds, with the advantage in facts and argument thus far largely on the side of the company. There has evidently been considerable misapprehension concern ing one thing, and that is the relations of the two departments of the company-the stock department and tks=participatfng Or mutual department. It has been supposed by many that these departments were closely related but as matter of fact the business of the two departments is just as separate as if there were two companies. The surplus of the stock department, which it is proposed to capitalize, has been acquired solely through the profits of the stock department This being the case it is difficult to see how the claim that the mutual policy holders will be affected by the capitalization can be fairly made. They have, as will clearly appear to anyone who will investigate the matter, no right to any share in the surplus of the stock department. Therefore all the talk about protecting the interests of the mutual policy holders by denial of the request of the company amounts to nothing. It further appears that the mutual policy holders, as we'll as those of the stock department, will be decidedly benefited if the increase of cap ital is allowed, for this increase will strength en the company, and thus give additional se- curity to the policy holders in both depart ments. This is well set forth on another page by Mir. John G. North, of this city, whose long and extensive experience in in- surance matters gives his opinions on such subjects weight.
 The capital of the Htna is only $75O, ,OOO, and the company is in frst-class condition The surplus on the stock side is little over $750O0O and the company asks for authority to capitalize any part of this and in the flu ture to add to the capital from the surplus until the capital is g., 600, 900. The request is 8 legitimate one, and the directors of the company, who have conducted it's businesy so honestly and well, are entitled to fair and full hearing Their books have been opened freely to the inspection of members of the Legislature and others desirous of getting exact information, and those who have examined them are satisfied that the company's case has not been misstated. The members of the Legislature have, of course no desire to unnecessarily hamper the com pany or do it any injustice, for it is one of the business enterprises of which this State is justly proud. In order that they may not, the facts, and nothing but the facts, should form the basis of their opinions. careful examination of the facts will, we believe, show them that the company asks nothing unreasonable.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08
COMMUNICATIONS.

A Nut for GA Congregational Pastor'' to Crack.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Will the Congregational Pastor" be kind enough to give us his definition of the word ''excess" in regard to card-playing and dan cling? Perhaps he will preach from the pull pit on this subject. He would undoubtedly attract large and intelligent audience, for his articles have been extremely interesting. In regard to this yexed question send the opinion of 8 certain judge in one of our large cities in sad case brought before the court, which grew out of excessive dancing. Un- fortunately this class of balls is too often patronized by young men from our best families, and who are not restrained, but learned to dance and play cards at home. One fact is better than thousand theories. The judge says "I have found, in my expe- rience as police judge, that hundreds of the depraved women who have been brought be- fore me have been led astray by these means. They are excited by the movements of the waltz, impassioned by the music, all sense of what is proper has been removed by what they have drank, and before they know it they have fallen, and the worst of it is that it is something which the law cannot at pres ent toueh.'
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08
Thursday, March 8, 1888.
sTENoeRAPRF IN THE COURTS.

A bill has been-ofered in the Legislature for the employment of stenographers in the Superior court. This bill, if passed, will meet want that has long been felt. The painful slowness with which our trials pro ceed is matter of common renark By far the greater portion of the time consumed by trials ia spent in writing down the testi- mony. The average witness would utter from one hundred to one hundred and fifty words a minute. if he were allowed to speak without interruption. Even legal penman- ship rarely scrawls more than thirty words a minute. So the witness is obliged to give his testimony in Pfscsmeal between long pauses while what he says Is being written down. It is hard to see what good purpose this absurd and antiquated mode of taking testimony can serve unless it be to give a dishonest witness more tins to make his crooked path straight. It is surprising that this state of things should have been tolera- ted so long. Yet bills providing for the use of stenography in the courts are no new thing in our Legislature. They have been repeatedly rejected on the plea of the in- crease of expense. Exactly how that which would shorten trials by more than five fold would increase the expense it is hard to un- derstand. In our Court of Common Pleas it takes from one to three days on an average to try case. In the Marine court of the city of New York, Ca tribunal of about the same grade) where photography is used, ten or dozen cases are eften heard in a day. It is entirely safe to say that no single in- stance of this kind ever occurred in this State.
 It is plain enough, from a comparison of the two systems. that thousands and thou sands of dollars will be annually saved by the adoption of this bill in lawyers fees and court expenses. Moreover, the notor- ious delay of cases on the docket of the Su- preme court is due in large measure to the present mode of taking testimony. AL though the press of legal business is very great in New York, there is no tribunal of it's grade in this country where causes come so speedily to trial as in the Supreme court of that State. Photography has been for years in use in the courts of New York We hope that little genuine economy will take the place of that penny-wisa and pound-fool- ish spirit of retrenchment which has thus far defeated bills for this purpose Some well defined and well considered act, provid- ing not only for photography in the Superior courts but in courts of Common Pleas also, ought to be adopted.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08
EDIT ORIAL NOTES.
Now begin to look for Wiggins' great storm

One member of the Maine Legislature can- not be accused of undue sentimentality in his views concerning capital punishment. He not only voted to restore the gallows, but was in favor of making the new legislation retroactive, so that the murderers sent to prison since the abolition of capital punish ment might be taken out and hanged.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08

A young man of Moodus who recently went West, writes home to his uncle to please send him $1 ,000 with which to marry wealthy young lady there.
 Charles Seaton, a salesman for John Dan fell & Son, of New York, was arrested in Stamford Monday for complicity in stealing hfty-fve watches from the firm.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08
DRY GOODS BULLET N J. N. Adam 6 Go. THE Silk of New Haven.
THE silk House of New Haven.
Dress Goods.

!
 Our purcbasss for ike Spring trade arrivinl daily and we already able to show very hano assortment of Cashrneres, 9hoodas Eouless Ser shades, some of which are exceedingiy pretty. Mt also showing line of French pinchecks s1pezao1 to anything that shown last season in perfection of fniah and fine clearness of effect Care is necessA ry in comparing these goods with others as there are resembling them at nFst sight, but found to De iar behind in texture when the two are put nde Dy Hoe wool twiIs A in. wide at soc yard No better goods at the price can bs got anywhere
 Cheap Dress Goods.
 We have excellent value in American Ossnmerss' offer large variety of beautiful styles Of DEeas ssn sod i4S Sna Sai.s Ssecenty at aa yar and retaiIed at 25c and really splendid vaue at HN New prSs csmbroS Pepcsies. satnes Cham6rayssnd Scotch Ginghams is very attractive.
 Ladies' Underwear &c.
 Our new line of goods in this department is meet ing with hearty and our sales are larger r s1as imnortaton of HamburR Ebroideries has now been opened and our stock thus greatly mproFed %. Attention is directed to the very large wS Gloves. Our motto "keep up the quality" is found to work SSs pssienoe more than to fnd that kid glove bought here as great bargain turns out to that way but we are always open to buy real bar gain when seo it, and this week we can give sacn one in a very excellent Kid Mousquetaire Glove in the new shades at $l The assortment of our etacd- ard goods is full and as good as usual.
 Laces, &c.
 New Trimming Laces and Edgings, Antique L a ces real and imitation Linen, Embroidered and Lac Collars in very attractive styles for ladies and children Tides and Pillow shams &c, are being opened every day.
 Hosiery.
 We have ready for sale this week probably the in- est line of Ladies' and Chidren's Hose ever shown here It comprises everything in plain and fancy styles that seemed desirable for the trade of New aa ven and in buying this year effect to our re- cent experience the fact that the trade of this city years The assortment is also complete in low priced goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08

The Domin ion analysts last year examined rather more than eleven hundred samples of articles varying from water to sweets, and found above twenty-five per cent. .adulterated' and number more were returned as doubt ful. Coffee made a bad showing, forty seven out of sixty-nine samples being adul-
 terated There has been steady improve ment, however The percentage of adultera, ton in 1876 was nearly dfty-two. The de- partment recommends that canned goods be
 stamped with the date of their being prepar- ed and sent out. The risk of consuming iron and tin with fruit and vegetables in creases with the time the goods have been
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08

MT. Keller probably wishes that he had been little more courteous to the new pa per correspondents at Washington. The correspondent of the Boston Aduertiser has declared that Mir Keller did not tell the truth when he denied using coarse, vulgar and profane language to protesting journal ist Now comes General Boynton, the Chair man of the Committee of Correspondents, and deposes that Keifer's statement is abso- lutely false Foolish Keller.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08
columbta,s L1bera1ity.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER
 It is to be devoutly hoped that no one who has the cause of education at heart will fail to read the answer of the Board of Trustees of Columbia College, through their commit tee, to petition representing nearly every class in New York society, many of them
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08

At a committee hearing of the Rhode Isl- and legislature recently the following needs of the State were advanced for the calling of a constitutional convention A constitu- tional provision that every citizen should own real estate in order to be entitled to vote. The enfranchisement of women. A prohibition of the manufacture and sale of liquors The bestowal upon the governor of the veto power. The more equitable distri- button of the State school money. The re- striction af the power of the General Assem- bly to appropriate money. The equalization of representation in the Assembly, which would give the city of Providence, say, thirty members in the House of Representatives.
 The abolition of the capital at Newport. One session annually of the General Assembly.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08

canned More than half the condiments were found to be adulterated. This is bad enough, but we ought to be grateful that it is no worse
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-08
Yours very truly,

441INfl1 D, 5hEIADUN,
 No. 280 Westminster St, Providence, R. l. '1n the lexicon of youth. etc, there is no such word as Fait" That 'Slezicsns is now found in the sboratory of HUNrs REMEDY. It knows no such word as FaiL fe24 eod