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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

Changes in the james River have
made an island of jamestown, com.
pletely separating il from the main
land, aud about all that remains Of the
fret English settlement OF Virginia is
the dismantled tower Of the old
church. Ii was here that Pocahontas
embraced the Christian faith, and was
baptized by the name Of Rebecca.
The font used on that occasion now
stands in the channel Of Christ Church,
Williamsburg. Here also Pocahontas
was married in 1913 to John Rolf. A
low brick wall encloses the ground oc
cupied by the ruined tower and foun
dation of the church; and tombstones,
some broken and scattered, some lean.
ing against the wall and all with in
scriptions nearly il not quite illegible,
have long since ceased to indicate
where lies the dust Of those who bore
their names. Two hundred yards be-
low the ruins snd one hundred from
the river bank is the stately old man.
sion built by John Amber over hun.
bred years ago. 1t is the only resi-.
dence on the island, is in fine preserv.
alton, and occupied by Col. II. ID. b.
Clay. formerly Of New York. who
owns jamestown, which consist OF
LOO acres, and is between two and
three miles in length and three quar-.
tiers Of mile in width.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

A Pennsylvania firm is erecting at
johnson City, Tenn, what is said will
be the largest tannery In the world.
The building will cover several acres,
and the watts will be on an extensive
scale. The supply Of oak bark is said
TO be almost iuex haustible in that sec
ton Of East Tennessee. ~
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

Some statistics regarding strikes in
Europe have been introduced before
the Senate Labor Inquiry Committee.
1t appeared that since 1870 there have
2. 1852 strikes occurred, of which ~
are known to have been won, 1S9 lost,
91S compromised, and 1000 are not
accounted for but were probably lost
by those engaging in them. The
amount Of wages lost in these strikes
was s22, 237, $50. rfar
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

From $50 to 800 cats are destroyed
weekly during the warm season in
Philadelphia by the agent of the wo.
mans branch Of the city refuge for lost
and suffering animals. They are not
drowned, but suffocated with charcoal
gas. Last year no fewer than 7,151
unhappy cats were thus put beyond
the reach Of the sings and arrows of
outrageous fortune.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

The Washington Monument is now
go feet higher than the dome of the
capital.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

Who can estimate the anlonnt OF human suffer
Ing caused BY only bad eougAs And who the num-
Der Of lives undeynned and lost by nesleeting Just
a eoughf BIown's Expectorant will cure tbis
cough n given chance Price, my cents For
sAle by Penny A MeAlislsr, stanford, aud W. N.
Weber, M Nern0a.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

George W. Ribelln, Of Blue Mound, Ill, whites
that Browns Expeetorant cured him Of severe
cold aflsr everything else had failed. Fer sale by
Penny A MeAllstsr, stanford. and W. NJ. Weber,
Nj. Vernon.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

A use has been found for the Great
Eastern, which has been 6guratively,
eating her head of at Milford Haven
for some years past. She has been
chartered by "a company which proPo-
ses to bring Goals from Scotland TO Lon
don; and as she can take 10000 tons
at time, the enterprise ought to pay.
This is not very dignifed employ
ment, perhaps, for ship which was
accounted years ago one of the won
ders of the world, but the owners will
not trouble themselves much about the
dignity il they can earn a little ON
their shares.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

The Society of Friends has repealed
the prohibition of the marriage of first
cousins, and now for the first time in
nearly two hundred years a bashful
young Quaker can enjoy the placid
and unexciting stagnation of marrying
one of the family. Young man, no
matter how much the law may permit
it, don't do il. Think OF an aunt for
a mother-in law.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

Africa exports every year an aver.
age Of from six TO seven hundred and
fifty thousand pounds worth of ivory.
II is estimated that in the western por.
ton Of the Continent over fifty.one
thousand elephants are slauhterei an.
nualIy, and though the trade increases,
this ia due TO esgerness with which the
natives are following the policy Of de
stroying the chen which lays the gol
den egg The Indian expo ris lie nc
criterion Of the number Of elephants
killed in that country, Ceylon and the
adjoining regions, for large quantity
is used for ornaments and other decora
tive purposes. Ceina also exports t.
Europe in the shape of carved work
nearly all the ivory sent to it, Lon
don Telegraph.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

Quite a bit of romance is attached
to the recent marriage of Maggie
Summerfeld, the ballet-dancer. She
aud her sister came to the United
States in the Kiralfy ballet 10 years
ago. A young Philadelphian fell des-
perately in love with her and his faith
er sent him oil to China. Week be-
fore last the young exile returned with
500, 900 and married the fair Maggie.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21
Speculation ne Cause.

OF the FIVE National Banks which
we're embarrassed last week four Of
them owed their trouble TO specula-
ton. The st. Adams bank was obliged
to suspend because its President had
undertaken big deal in securities Of
the Southwestern railway. The FL.
mira bank was seriously embarrassed
by the run upon il owing to a report,
which was denied, that It's President
had lost $50; 900 in pork speculation.
The suspension Of the First National
Bank OF indianapolis was due. in part
at least, to the heavy drafts uponit by
depOsitors who had margins to meet in
Chicago, and the Indian banking Com
pany in the same way. The banks
themselves regard with great suspi-
cion any man upon whom there is the
slightest faint Of speculation. and they
must expect the public to scrutinize
with equal severity the acts Of those
which whom they deposit their money.
4 Commercial Gazette.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-08-21

A special dispatch from Lampsss, Tex.
rs, says that carriage containing the
skeletons Of three adults and two chill.
dren. sitting upright ssif in life, under
a large tree, has been found near q
road in Llano county. The tree was
shattered by lightning, and il is sup
posed the carriage was driven under
the tree for shelter, and was struck,
the bolt killing the inmates and the
horses. The weather-beaten appear
ance Of the carriage and its trimmings
Indicate that the event happened a
year or two ago. In a small trunk
was letter addressed TO James a..
Chamberlain, London. England. The
discovery was made by a ranchman
driving cattle. The spot where they
we're found is far from any habitation.
Theological discussions do very lit
tie good and generally end in the loss
Of temper on both sides. The verb to
discuss is an ominous verb, because af.
ter a short time the first syllable is
dropped and the talk is continued un.
der the last syllable. Two very able
persons were once indulging in con.
troversy ofthis kind, when huge dog
who was one Of the company began To
bark furiously. A third person who
had listened until his patience was ex-
hausted turned to the quadruped and
said with evident sarcasm:-"Shut up,
you brute; you don't know any more
about the subject than they do"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
A sTRASGE STORT
4 Supposed Russian Peer Living lOr
Tears as a Hermit nsG~ %. d'cfs
Home.
From he NatioaGy Republican.

A strange and interesting case has come
to light in tLis city in which, 1t - said, a
nobleman is involved. Many 10 DOUBT
have noticed in the early morning walking
close up to the curb in the line OF the street
sweepers man past middle age. The man
would walk along muttering to himself, aud
with a stick prOnged at one end would push
the dirt aside, frequently stopping TO PICK
up something, which he putin his pocSe'.
When broad daylight arrived he was rarely
seen, and only early risers noticed nm
When he left the avenue he would turn to
the northerd part of the city, going above
Boundary in northeasterly direction. lie
had his abode in q little hut about L mile
this side of the Soldiers Home.
He was known to his neighbors, which
were few, as" Old Tom" his real name being
unknown. NJ one seemed to know any
thing about him, for lie was there before
they came, and, in fact, they troubled them
selves very little abou, him. He vas quiet
rarely speaking, and was never seen to cmi @.
About month ago he disappeared, ani ms
neighbors missing him began TO make in
quiries about him. On Thursday last mum
Der of them broke into his house and found
that he hsd entirely disappeared and !e.t no
traces of his whereabouts. \ small satchel
Of Russia leather was found in closet, and
upon being opened a package Of letters was
disclosed.
The letters we're from Russia and bore the
address "vasia Szouvolf, city post-ofice
Washington, D. Co." while in one corner
WAS request to please hold until called for
The contents Of the letters were in Rassisni
but one in English spoke Of Old Tom" rs
the Count paurof, and informed him that his
father had long since regretted what he had
done and implored his return home The
letter vert on to say that the death Of the
late Emperor had ended his sentence o
bsnishment and he was at liberty 70 retura
The letters are held by Mr. Woodson, living
near BY, so that in case they are called fo'
they can be found. The crime for which the
supposed peer was banished is not known
but the persons living near the house he for
merly occupied have announced their in-
tention of finding out all abousit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27

Ttis said that the God Jupiter once made
a lottery in heaven and allowed both mortals
and Gods to hold tickets. The grand prize
was wisdom, and Minerva held the winning
card. This. caused trouble among the NOR
tails. aud Jupiter, to sppease them, offered
folly as a second prize, which they all drew,
and were highly pleased withit. Ever since
that time folly has been held in high esti-
nation by mortals. If they wish to be noted
for wisdom they should buy Peruna of the
nearest druggist, and use it for the various
ailments which are known to humanity.
Thousands are learning wisdom in this re-
gard. and are loud in their praises Of these
wonderful discoveries of DR.. :. 3. Hartman:
Buv q bottle and win the prize once carried
off by the famous goddess Of wisdom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
CHINESE BTBLE MEETING.

The District Superintendent ofthc Amer
lean Bible Society for California and Neya-
ia gives the foIlovirg. fcts:
The first Chinese Bible meeting eves held
in San Francisco was held in the First Pres
bytcrian Church, Stockton Street, on the
evening of the 18th Of July All the Chi
nese Missions in the city united and made
up congregation ofabout 500 Chinese men,
women and children.
The opening prayer was in Chircse. a
christian Chinese presided at the organ, lead
ing the large audience, every one Of which
Joined in singing with a 'riK. One OF the
hyms was Bow ye the trumdet blow, and
sung as only an audience caa sing it, feeling
the great importance and great need Of blow
Ing the gospel trumpet.
Anaddress was delivered by Rev. DR.. Glib
son. of the Methodist Mission, in Chinese,
after which your District Supefintenent de-
iiyered an address in English, which was,
translated by an able Chinese Interpreter
who stood by my side, and done By ham with
considerable interest and feeling on his part
/ At the close of my address | made an aP-
peal for q contribution, speaking Of theg great
work being done by the American Bible So
cie,y in China, through Rev. DE-. Galick
AID Others, for their own coun,rymcn, and
then asked that four Of the slowest Chinese
( lin taking collection might be sent through
the congregation 70 take up the collection" +"
which was done and TO our surprise the
collection, including t'osEty dollar gold
piece given by one Christian Chinese, a.
mounted to sirty-t0o Goliars Gad siriy cent?
felt like saying to all Christian churches in
America. "Go ye and 10 likewise" At the
close of the services said to the giyer Of the
twenty dollars, How can YOU afford to give
so much?" "Ch, said he, the word Of
God has done 80 much for nae that can well
afford to give that sum out Of nay earlings.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
rTW SFRTFS CHI ARIESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, W A. Ill
POETR s..
INGRATITUDE.

Not in her open palm doth nature bear
Her precious ores-her silver and heI Ccld
Not on her brew nor on her garments ioii
Does she with faunting pride her jewels wear.
But deep. within the breast that make no sign
She hides worlds desire, a worlds delight ;
In silence cslm and utter Is tho night,
Waiting their day, the kings crown-ie~els
shine.
and not until her breast with cruel blows
Is cut and torn, not till her grncious heart
By skilrs persistent hand il torn apart,
Doth she her royal opulence disclose.
To every life that holds a secret vein
or wealth the great world needs, is Sorrow
drawn.
As lightning to the tree, birds 20 tho dawn,
With eli her servants following in her train
Pale Want, and Woe and heavy-footcd Care;
She beats upon chat life until at last
Is Nature answers to the rending blast
TIE riches her spirit are laid bare.
Though gold and gems have neither fav nor
stain,
And though life, grown thing strong, grand
and sweet,
Casts sacred treasures at the worlds glad feet,
We raise no atars 70 the god of Pain
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
a'ireiuia Sree gress.
IN. Do ". ". b. GALLAHEE, Editors.
Chariesto,gn, Jefferson County, Vest Vo.
September 81, 1859.
AN APPEAL AND A THREAT
4 West VGginiGn's Failure 10 Get aid From
GOueTnor Butler.

The following tells the tale of the signal
failure of a man who deserved success il
the exhibition of impudence was under any
circu-starccs meritorious. Bully for But
ler
VALLEY FURNACE, W. VA, August 8,
1888.
70 Ills Ercsllency Bnjan,in F. Butler,
Gorcrnor, ETC., SIR:-l wrote you some
time since in regard TO. aid for the Valley
Furnace Library Association. For some
cause you have seen fit to treat the commu-
nication with silence, probably to thereby
show your contempt. Now | wIite you
again to give Us such aid IS you see fit, and
iiyou fail to answer in some manner your
silence will be construed into contempt, and
We will trv to hate you with all the bitter
ness of the past, and will do our best to
believe all about the spoon story. In fact
you had better give us n GOO than to have
our hatred, for we will hate you with all
the intensity of rebels.
Yours truly,
A. &. BOWMAN,
Corresponding Secretary Valley Furnace
Library Association. .-
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMGEr
BoSroN, September 5, 1883 }
4. c. BoumGn, Corr@poading Secretary Vd!-
lsy furnace Library association, valley
Fismqc,, ~ Ia:
SIR Having 4 large number OF aPpllca-
tons from day 10 day from institutions oil
over the country, / should have little else
TO do than read them if I undertook to give
them my personal attention. Your second
letter, however, has been brought to my
notice. IF there had ever thought crossed
my mind of giving your enterprise any aid
this letter Of yours would have settled it. l
never purchase love aad never DO anything
under the threat of hate Judging your
enterprise from its corresponding secretary,
it can certainly have TO claim TO assistance
from anybody.
Very truly yours,
BgNJAAfTE T. BUTLER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
1nn ..r;.ecr g .al.1,.
} Tafher al is Getting Vel.

In Wi;tonberg, Germany, the historic
.own where Luther passed he most eventiul
agriod of his life, on the 18th instant the
lGo.h anniversary of the Reformer was eel
ehrated. Two thousand clergymeE we're in
attendance. The anniversary Of Luther
birth does not occur until November 10TH
but the good people of Wittenberg pre-
ferred to begin their festivities nearly two
months in advance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27

Manners are not morals. But manners
and morals are never apart.
That word grace in sn ungracious mouth
e bat profane.-Shate,peare.
When you introduce moral lesson let
L be b:.eE-H5raoe.
Never marry but fos lore, but see tba
thou lowest what is lovely William Penn.
4 man is rich erough when he has dtte
mare than he has-and that is, never.
Many delight more in giving Of presents
than in paying their debts-.Sir z. .Sd"ey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27

The new postage stamps in use Oct. will
have portrai.s-l cent Franklin, 2 cent
Jackson, 3 cen. Washington, 5 cent Garfield !.
6 cent Lincoln, 7 cent Stanton, 10 cent JEFF
erson, u cent Clay, Is cent Scott, 30 ccnt
Hamilton, 90 cent Scott.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27

A man told his friend that he had joined
the army. What regiment" his friend
asked. 'Oh!I don't mean that. resn
the army Of the Lord Ah what church?
The Baptist, Why was the reply,
that's not the army It's the navy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27

BATTLE GEEK, MIcH., Jan. 81, 1879.
GExTLEMEN-Haying been afflicted for
4 number Of years with indigestion and gen.
eral debility, by the advice Of my doctor |
used Hop Bitters, and must say they afforded
me almost instant relief am glad 10 be
able to testify in their behalf
THOS. G.. KNOX.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27

The President, riding 100 miles behind
team Of four Missouri mules, had an excel
lent opportunity for the study Of human na-
ture.-LOreH CItizcn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
Did She Dis
Very truly yours,
BENJAMIN (. BUTLER.

"Nol
"she fingered and suffered along, pining
away all the time for years"
" See doctors doing Ter no good
"Aud at last WAS cured by this Hop Bit
ters tie papers say 50 much about"
Indeed Indeed :"
"Iiow thankful we should be for that
medicine"
eleven years our daughtersufiered on q
bed of misery.
From a complication of kidney, liver,
rheumatic trouble and Nervous debility,
Under the care of the best physicians,
WHO gave her disease various names,
Bu; no relief.
And now she is restored to rs in good
health by IS simple a remedy as Hop bitters
that We had summed for years before using It.
The PAEENTs. r.t
Father is Getting Vel.
Ny daughters say:
How much better father is since he used
Hop Filters"
He is gettfre we'll after lis long suffering
from diseasc declared incUnable.
And we are so glad that he used your Bit
ters" 4 LADY Of Utica, y. \.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
JAMES w. Burr,
CuARLESTOWS. w VA,
DEiLg-R I6
f]]gi55 lid Egk3IIG Sfl0ls.
AgS EsSuFAcsrHER NJ
ALL KINDS or TIN IND SHEET
IRON WARE.
Roofing and spoutins =

FiNHE undersigned has recently enlarged oAt
very much improved his salesroon- and
added largely to his stock, both IN variety ana
0uantitv of goods in his lire lis supply oi
COOK STOVES AND BANGLS will compete
with anv. embraces ;he celebrated Excelsior
and " Farmer Giyl, never iai! TO give
entire satisfaction BESIDES large number oi
Others. With each Stove here are given Fiity
Pieces, exclusive Of plates, all of them very
useful O horseAccpers Imp rlars Gddiudns
to many Of these Stoves, as furnished by me
ara Side AutoIratic-Oven and Pipe Shelves;
Water FscEsanG Warming Closets. Goal o.!
stoves always IN stock, and the hes: Wood ana
Coal Heaters Oh hand in season Every Stove
gcarautced Ny supply Of Fine Goods. in my
fine is enc Of the best ever offered III .CharieS,
town. aud includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets. Beautiful
Drip Coffee. Pots, Soup Ice and Cream Ladies
&c with all the usual variety Of Tin ana sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds. Prices always mod
crate Price of Stoves from So up
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work
promptly executed. 1900, -. ,,,-,r-r
Auril 2G. 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27

Mrs. Gladstone, the English premier's wife,
dresses quit, plainly and uses every cent n
relieving The poor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
Bcec;,cr's Bcd he: d. e

For two months in the year Beecher cant
preach. In August and September he takes
his vacation and endurcs the onset of Hay
Fever. And il is, so he says, something
terrible and tremendous. 4 man with Hay
Fever isn't accountable for his actions. lie
is merely a wild frantic with snuiiing
sneezing and headache. His eyes s-c red
so is his nose. Every nerve in his skull
thrills with distress and his head is a ioun-
tain of tears. He lives only to fy fro1l sea
side to mountain-top in search o; relief
And yet. whether we call this form Of
Catarfh Hay Fever, Rose Fever, Hay Cold
or Bose Cold, Ely's Cream Balm will cure
it. This remedy is simple, pleasant and
easy of application. Placed in the nostrils
it penetrates and soothes the affected parts
at once, restores the impaired senses and
creates healthy secreiions in cases Of the
longest standing. You cannot run away
from Hay Fever but you can drive Il from
YOU V using Ely's Cream Balm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
r. g. GREEN, A,
fTT0RNET 1T I4lT.

CicT,cstocn, Jaisrsoe C9uafg, H. T..
VIII practice inthe CoUr.s CT JefersQa and IL
neigl boring Counties and iu the Supreme Court
OF Appeals OF West Virginia. Prompt atten-
tion % the collection oil claims.
Office i'm the LAw BUILDryG in rear Of the
Court-H01se On Gcl7g' $, rrs,.
Ar-us. o. Is,-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27

a Brilliant Tyrotechnic illumination q our
New Building and Grand Musical Concert
4 FREQ Exhibition 90 our Thousands OF Patrons
and our 10 Employees and i'm honor OF the
past success and future prospects Of our home
industries
We shall cfcr cur New B1illing aaI took
Of Goods for general inspection by the public
ON saturday September 29ih, lSS3. We shall
o.Ier an extensive lirc Of Piece Goods, Import
ei and Domestic, fer our Merchant Tailoring
Department. Our Own wcouiacture Of Ready
Made Clothing as we'll ~ The productions OF
the Best Eastern Manut: ufregs, Gents Fur
nishinr, Hats, Caps, Cancs Umbrellas, Tray
Cling Satchels. Horse, Busy and Sleigh Blan-
lcts Buffalo, Fur and Fancy Robes Ladies
Furs Dolmans, Sacks, Fur-lincd Circulars,
Wraps and Trimmings
Programme of THE COMING EVENT Will
be announced I'm this Paper a. a later date.
New Fall Patterns of Fresh Imported and
Domestic Piece Goods Hats, &c. viii be ready
this week. Extra Bargains offered until VIC
move.
UPDEGRAFFS,
Manufacturers, Clothicrs Gents Furni-hers
Hatters GlOvers and Furriers.
Opposite Baldwin House.
Hagerstown Nd.
September 6, 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27

In Berlin beer glasses have government
mark below which there must be no frO.h.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
C4raRRu or THE bidder

Singing irritation, Inflammation. all Kid
ney and Urinary Complaints, cured BY
Buchu- -paiba." Fl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
TILT uusR1YD OF MTyE

is three times the man be was before he he-
gan using" Wells Health Remover" Il.
Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-09-27
uIES IND RIGS.

Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, nice,
qophers. chipmuuks, cleared on; by Rough
ron Rats" l5c.