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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
Telling the Boys.

When you get two or three old fel-
lows of sixty together. they are fond
of telling stories about the pranks
they played in their youthful days
and laughing proudly over their mis-
deeds. But this is not always safe
thing TO do. Old Judge Bees in
duIged in this recreation the other
night, in the presence of his son, aged
fourteen The old man told guam
tity of tricks he had played upon his
father, and chuckled gleefully over
them. 1t reused young Bees ambi-
ton; and the next night, when the
judge went homo, he had an awful
time of it. There was pail of water
suspended over the front door that
tipped as he opened the door and
dcluged him. He was both surprised
and annoyed at that, and walked into
the entry with oaths upon his lips,
and Immediately his feet caught a
cord tied across the hail from the ban
lister to the hat rack, and it tipped
him UP and pulled the hat rack over
on top of him. He was skinned in
several places, and by the time he dis
entangled himself was awful mad
He started up stairs, and part way
up, cord stretched at the right
height caught him suddenly under The
chin and threw him backwards down
the stairs. Then he started to crawl
up stairs, and part way up discovered
rope lying on the stairs and coming
from the top. lIcpullcd it and hauled
barrel down upon himself that
bounced him down stairs again. He
was nearly dclerious with rage as he
rose TO his feet that time, and utterly
unable to understand the cause of all
these contrivanccs being IN his way.
Once more he assayed to go up, and
that time he succeeded. On reach
ing the head Of the stairs, he thought
he heard snickcr, and investigation
showed his soa peeping from his
chamber and laughing. On being
taxed by the judge with fixing the
traps, the boy owned up. "What in
the name of Heaven have done that
made you do it," yelled the judge
aghast at the boys wicleedness and
GOODNESS. ''Why, / heard you say
you played these pranks on your
father .sYes, and he licked me
like blases forit, just asFI1 lick you, ;"
roaTed the ErsfuTEated judge You
didn't say anything about being licked
when you told the storics," cried the
now frightened boy. This was a
strong argument, but the judge wasn't
in a frame of mind to appreciate it.
The boys yelIs were heard IN the next
ward, and he has resolved. as soon
as his raw spots get well, to run away
to some place where they'll tell him
the whole facts of the case. And the
judge thinks he has learned to be care
ful what he says before that boy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
IIIII1S MhIR IlYE,
Hop Bitters are the Purest and
Best Bitters Ever Made.

They ere compounded from EEops, Malt,
Buchu, Mandrake and Dandclion,-thc Oldest,
best and most valuable medicine in the world
and contain all the best and most curative prop
critics of all other remedies. being the greatest
Blood Purifier, Liver Regulator, and Life and
Health Restoring Agent on earth. No disease
or ill health can possibly long exist where
these Bitters are used, SO varied and perfect
are their operations.
They give new life and visOr to the aged and
intir1n. To all whose enIplovncnts cause irreg-
uiarity of the bowels OF urinary organs. or who
require an Appetizer, Tonic aGd mild Stimu-
liant, Hop Bitters are invaluable. being highly
curative, tonic and stimulating, without intoxi-
eating.
No matter what your feelings or symptoms
are. what the disease or ailmcnt is. use Hop
Bittcrs. Don't wait until You are sicn, but if
you only feel bad or miserable. use Hop Bitters
at once It may save your life. Hundreds
hive been saved BY 50 doing. $500 will be
paid for case they viii not cure or help.
DO not suffer or let your friends suffer. but
use and urge them to use Hop Bittcrs.
Remember. Hop Bittcrs is no vile, dragged.
drunken nostru:Ii. but the Purest and Best Med
icne ever made; the ''Invalid's Friend and
Hope" and no person family should be
without them. Try the Bitters tO-(lay
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
Expect Criticism.
GOOD day, gentlemen"


A very mute looking young man
stood in the doorway of the editorial
room and gazed in benign way at
the occupants of the apartment.
itWould it be possible for me to
sell the Tribune story he continu-
ed.
sWhat kind of story have you
ground out 2"asked the horse reporter.
1.-The story" said the visitor, t'is
one in which the triumph of love is
depicted, and -''
.sIt isn't one of those land as
Ethel stood there in the soft moon
light, her 1.-the figure sharply outIin-
ed against the western sky, there
WAS loud crash in the Coastcliff
Castle, and the girl knew that her
mother had dropped the doughnut
jar kind of stories, is it-because
they won't do" said the horse re-
porter.
''1,herc is nothing at all about
doughnuts in this story replied the
visitor rather haughtily, "but if you
like can read you a portion of it,
"All right -
''Whcre shall begin?''
'Anywhcre,'' replied the horse
reporter.
Suppose you give US the last SEN
tcnce of it,
II should hardly think -
''Oh, never mind about that. We
do all the thinking for young authors
that come up here
The visitor seated himself and read
as follows:
stFor answer Gladys beautiful eyes
dropped, but she gave him both her
hands, and there, under the heavy
fruited trees, the golden bees flying
all about them, and the air filled with
their dreamy monotone, he drew her
upon his breast, and raising her long
ringlets to his lips, kissed them rev
erently.''
''I'hat's the last sentence, is it:''
asked the horse reporter.
''1es, SIR
II should hope it was. 1t makes
ne tired to read about such ducks
why, L DON'T see -" began
the author.
"Of course you don't. Probably
you were the hero of the novel. Did
you ever hear of Thompson's colt?'
The visitor admitted his ignorance
concerning the animal.
swell Thompson's colt, continu-
ed the horse reporter, ''was such an
eternal idiot that he swan across the
river TO get drink. Now that feI-
low was a dead match for him.
81 don't understand -''
Probably not. 1t is net 10 be
expected of literary people. But 1
will tell you: this young fellow in
your story is out under an apple tree
holding a girls hands, isn't hez''
yes,
.And, according to the story, She
raised her long ringlets to his lips
and kissed them reverently.' That's
right?''
.Certainiy."
Now, what do You think of a
young man that would go nibbling
around q girls back hair when she
had her face with her? Such stories
do not possess the fidelity to nature
that should ever characterize the
Work of genious. No, my genial i'm
beetle; You cannot get the weight of
this powerful journal on the side of
any such young man as your story
depicts. We were once young and
up to the eappfe-tree racket ourselves. "
"Good day. said the author. start
ing for the door.
$50 long, was the response
s'AIake George act like 3. white man
in your story, and come around
again. '-ChicagO Tribune.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
PoETIcaL.
The Dude.

'swIhat is the dnde, papa ?" she said,
With sweet, inquiring eyes,
And to the knowledge seeking maid
Her daddy thus rcplicd=
4 weak mustache, cigarette.
A differentiation vest,
A ciuied-rim llat-a minaret-
Two watch chains cross the breast.
Apair of bangs, lazy drawa,
A lacl-a-6aisy air;
For gossip at the CLUB or han
Some little past 'taffair."
Two pointed shOes two spindle shauls,
Complete the other charms:
And followed fifty In the ranks
The two bowlegged arms.
An empty head, buffoOn's sense,
posing attitude;
by Jovc!'' ''Egadl'' But, aw," Immensc.'
An these make lsp die dude.
II9ilddlfliid Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08

One EXPERIENCE FRooI MANI
had been sick and miserable so long
and had caused my husband so much
trouble and expense, no one seemed
20 know what allied me, that / was
completely disheartened and discour-
aged In this frame of mind / got
a bottle of Hop Birters and used
them unknown to my family. 1 soon
began TO improve and gained so fast
that my husband and family thought
it strange and unnatural, but when
told them what had helped me, they
said, ''Hurrah for Hop BittersI long
may they prosper, for they haT.
made mother well and US happy
The Mother.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08

Az ANCIENT JEWISH PARABLE.
When Noah planted his vineyard,
Satan came and asked him what he
was doing.
planting vineyard was the
reply.
.-what is it for?''
Its fruits, green OF dry, are sweet
and pleasant. We make wine Of it,
which gladdens the heart.
81 should like TO have a hand In
the planting said Satan
Good" replied Noah.
Satan brought a lamb, lion, 4. sow
and an ape, killed them in the tipe-
yard, and let their blood run into the
roots of the vines. From this it comes
that a man before nc has taken wine,
is simple as a lamb, which knows
nothing, and is dumb before its shear
ers when he has drunk moderately
he grows = lion, and thinks there is
not his like; If he drinks too much,
he turns swine and wallows In the
mire; If he drinks still more, he be-
comes filthy ape, falling hither and
thither, and knowing nothing of what
he does.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08

The lower Fort Furnace, about 3
miles freuf the Manassas r. r. and
. miles east of Strasburg. in Shenan-
deah county, Va, which was burned
down during the war, is to be rebuilt.
a Pennsylvania company has she
matter in hand.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08

To CLEAN LAMP BURERRs.-
sene Oil is generally used for lights
in the country, and the cleaning of
lamp chimneys is quite tiresome, but
must he attended TO every day. The
burners often get out of fix, and it
as very vcxatious TO keep them in
order. When they get clogged and
will not turn up or down, and are all
covered with SCOT and gum, do not
throw them away, but take a little
iron kettle and put in it a pint of wood
ashes and quart of water; put in
the burners and put them on the
stove, and let them boil five or ten
minutes take them cut, and with a
soft rag wash them clean and dry
them well. They are then as good
as new, and viii do another six
months. 1t is very little trouble TO
do 1t, and saves much vexation- After
one has tried it once she wiz not be
apt to forget it. Nice looking, clean
lamps are quite ornamental, while 3
smoky chimney and bad smelling
burners are not agreeable.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
a CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness. early
decay, loss of manhood, &c, viii send re-
dpe that VIII cure you, FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by mission
ary IN South America Send a EeIf addressed
envelope 70 the REv. JosFH 7. ESlAS, adtt0S
D Sesr foTS CRY. Aug. 5, ISS-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
BRADY 81 Travis,
skSHloaksLE BARRIERS,
Main ST., Zone door west of Carter House;)
Char!cstown. W. Va.

HAIR Cutting and Shaving executed in First
1 L Glass style. Prices reduced for single hair
cutting 20 cts: hair cutting and shave at same
time. 25 cts. Tickets good for 12 shaves. for
S1-0O. Every eftortmaG to please customers,
and satisfaction guaranteed.
Apri; L. 1SSSS-G;in.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
Too Old for the Boys.

A Detroiter who was travelling in
Isabella county on business last week,
was approached by leading citizen
of a small village and asked to make
political speech in front of the hotel
in the evening. When he asked what
sort of speech they wanted, the
spokesman replied:
E'NNel, we are sort o'split up here.
We've got some Democrats, some
Republicans, n few Greenbackers,
one or two Communists and about a
dozen men who don't hang TO any
party nor believe i'll God. We'd
like nutral speech. Don't hit any.
body, but make all feel good. We
are going to make up shake purse
to- buy candies and hire music, al.d
all must be treated alike"
The Detroiter thought the matter
over and concluded to Obligc. When
evening came he was the hero of the
hour. There was quite n respectable
gathering, general good feeling, and
he was introduced with grand bur-
ral. 1t was impossible to make a
political speech under the restrictions
imposed, and lie therefore hoped TO
get away with them on oratory.
When all was ready lac began.
AS great and grand us is our
country-as rapid as has been its
increases amazing as have been
its invcntions-wc may look TO the
future for greater results. !"
This was considered pretty good,
and he was given three cheers and n
tiger. Feeling cnthuscd, he went
on:
"Fires may rage-noods may come
famine may cast its black shadow
over the land-war may sound its
loud, wall. hut nothing"
Here there were yclls, whoops,
eat-calls, Kisses and hoots, and the
crowd mehcd away like frosted cake
at picnic. The Dctroitcr was thun-
derstruck. One man was still left,
and to him lac appealed for the excuse
for such singular conduct.
t'well, you see, the boys have been
caught on that once or twice and it
has become old"
''Caught Old what do you mcan?"
"Why they knew you were going
to finish witl-'.but nothing will ever
be invented which will knock cold
as quick as DIR. -'s cough syrup"
We are up in the woods here, but
the boys tumble 10 a racket almost
by telegraph
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08

lis TRUE, 'tis pity, and pity its
true that If you don't check that
insiduous disease which is sapping
your life you VIII soon have to square
your Accounts in tie Beyond. New
Life the Great Cough Remedy, viii
relieve you of your cough. W. L.
VAIN, clerk in the Baltimore Post
office, says it cured him when every
thing else failed
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
Pool and Billiard Saloon.

Over stOre-room of Mr. H H. Cooke. entranc.
next door to store of 5fr- w C. Carroll
Main street CharlestoGn-
ELEGANTLY fitted mp. every appointment
IL complete and rules for tho comfort OF
PLAYERS rigidly enforced
My Bar Is supplied with Liquors Of every de-
seription-of the best quality
WINES. WHISTLES BRAEDTES AND RSE-
TINORE IND ROCHESTER, BEER
Al of the best VIII furnish from this date. at
my place of business. the bcst Rochester Beer
~ S1c0 per dozen
FATETTE h SOCDERS.
Basement Jefferson Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
SMITH kMEElczR ORGANS,
Dry GOODS
FOR SPRING OF 1888.
Hamilton Easter & Sons

Hamilton Easter & Sons,
OF BALrIMORE
Desire to call the attention of the readers of
this paper to the advantage which they can
present as an indueement to parties to make
their purchases from them.
fiRST--TiIGy have had an experience of
OYER 30 wears in business in Whict, time fr,;liI
u small concern thew have b,riit l.p their pres
ent large trade by fair dealing. wishOut mss
representing and without ur:.iNs ANY one tn
buy ONE PRICE. AND THAT PRICE MARRIED
IN fLAIH FIGURES on EVERY ARTICLE
SETT-TIIe great advantage possessed bv
them of being themselves LARGE IMPORTERS
OF FoRETGs GOODS: an experienced buyer
from their House visiting the various European
Markets twice u year. and making their pIlr-
cfttSeS direct from TIE manufacturer, thaS
saving to Our customers the profit made by an
Importer when he sells to the JObber ar Whole
sale House. and also the profit made by the
Wholesale Dealer when he sells to the Retailer
profit between TIE Manufacturer aaG; OR Gus
to'ncrt~s-
We keep on hand VERY large and Varied
Stock, embracing Goods of Every Glass from
l-;'S-PTterd - the most expensive: but no ar
ticie that would be dear ut any pric,.-onIy
sIicii :is yy.. believe VIII prove of good value
tOE tl,e price paid
>lIr various Departments include LOW
PRICED. MEDIUM * FINE DRESS GOODS.
BirrI Sis. CoEor,sI silks Mourning Goods.
linn Goods. nnlT all housekeeping DI.y
Goods BIlE,kois. QHiits. Con.f forts,
LTI,JlrLs. IIGttinJs. BOHeSfic Cotton
Goods, 0,,d Domestic Fabrics
G.f GT Sin,SS.
TIE WOOLEN EPARTMENT
Includes Goods for Mems and Boys' Wear. ii,
;:i ti:'. Saw Styles nf SGittn::S-CLeviotS
Cloths CassiinerGs, and also White and Color
ed FIaanelS
Hosiery. Gloves and SGerino Underwear in
all sizes. for Ladies. Misses Bows and Men. of
any kIrsd and description Ladies' and Misses
Wraps and ShawtS- Ladies' NJ,4lin Under
wear. LacGs;. EG-imsrs. RuiIiing. Scarfs. Rib
hOE5. Nets. ISc- CiusiiauS. CalicOes ChintZcS.
CrctonneS, SaSiil. White ti',*iin Dress Goods.
SGtI:sG:Ok- swiss ard Cambria EnbruiGcriSs
Buttons. Notions &c
re$Sa1npIes will be sent to parties who give
pl.ii and fall directions os the -c.
waited. cOlnrS preferred. &c
HAMILTON EASTER & SONS.
Mar 16-:Sn- I99 POI. 2O3 Baltimore. St
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
81. A. BURTON

Ihave for sale one No. Z (large size J
Cooking Stove, good as new-a No.
baker Reason for selling, want q
smaller one- Can be seen at my res
idence.. VIII sch it cheap.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08

REMEMBER, that you can save from
p to 80 cts on the dollar in buying
goods at H A Burton's Jewelry Store.
keep large assortment of American
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry- Silver
Plated Ware, Musical instruments.
Prices lo,r. Pistols, Cartridges and
Bird Seeds 1 have something for
birds, called ssBird Daintie," !" it will
keep your birds in good p!u,nage, song
and health generally. Ali kinds OF
Repairing done at short notice, and
prices lower than elsewhere.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
EsTABLISHED la4A.
: BALTIMORE CARDS.
POSNER,S
S II o r d s. I,
Baltimore, Md.
FANCY GOODS,

French Flowers and Feathers,
Ribbons, Hats and Millinery Goods
Hosiery, Gloves and Underwear;
Ladies' Cents and Children's Fur
nishing Goods;
Queensware. Grockery, Glass. Willow
and Wooden Ware;
Towels, Napkins and Table Linens,
and sill goods appertaining to.
House Keeping;
Silver-PIated Ware, Toilet Articles,
Soaps. Perfumery;
Fans, Notions, SmallWare & Jewelry
Dress Trimmings, Laces and Lace
Goods;
Ladies' Muslin Underclothing, But
tons, Braids, etc.;
Dolls. Toys, Books and Stationery
Children's and Boys Clothing;
Ladies' and Children's Shoes, BOYS
Shoes, Gents Slippers.
Pocket Books, Bags & Leather Goods /;
Corsets.; Parasols and Umbrellas
White Goods;
Gents Furnishing Goods.
Goods Sent By Mall. Express or Freigiit-sulI-
Ject to return If not satisfactory. Samples of
all Goods by the Yard sent al over the country
Largest Retail Stool: in Maryland.
p O - ~ T. II, -.
March 6. 1SS3-tJy1. Baltimore NEd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
PoETIcAt.

The Voice of God.
Br MRS HEMAss.
Amidst the falling leaves, Thy voice
At evenings fall drew near;
Father! and did not man rejoice
That blessed name to hear.
Did not his hear. within him burn,
Touch'd by the solemn tone7
Not sol for, never to return,
Its purity was gone.
Therefore, midst holy stream and bower,
His spirits shook with dread,
And calrd the cedars in that hour
Towel his conscious head.
OH in each wind, each fountains flow,
Each whisper of the shade,
Grant me, my God Thy voice TO know,
And not to be afraid.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08
r. c.. Green,

NTTIIIs IEaetIes IA the Courts of Jefferson
Supreme Court of appeals Of West Virginia.
oiiiee IN IasF Baildins On George street. in
TAI nEssass q sas E .iss:ss7 slssss ss9lsS 3
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-05-08

Probably not. 1t is net TO be
expected of literary people. But /
will tell you: this young fellow in
your story is out under an apple tree
holding girls hands, isn't hez''
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

The fourth officer of the steamer Helvetia from New York for London, was wasbei overheard and lost during heavy gale.
 Twenty-one earthquake shocks have oc cured in Centi in Murcia, destroying man, houses.
 Fl Mehdi, the so-called false prophet, has defeated 800 Egyptian troops in the .Soudau killing PAS and capturing the remainder.
 tremendous landslide occurred at Maryis in the Tavergis valley in Savoy. The viii iagers narrowly escaped with their lives by instant flight.
 The first municipal convention at PhiIadel. phia yesterday elected William M. Fageart as comptroller to succeed Governor Pattison. Governor Pattison has nominated s. Davis Page, but the Senate has not acted on it. A legal contest for the place will ensue.
 Among others Governor Butler yesterday nominated William B. Parmenter to be cbief justice of the Boston municipal court. vice Justice May deceased, and Major M j. Me. Caferty, of Worcester, to be associate justice.
 Price and Cameron, the detectives who were arrested for aiding Polk to escape, have been released on habeas corpus at San An tonlo, Texas, and have started for Nashville to claim the reward. It is reported that Folks right name is Marshall Tate, but he was adopted by President Polk when a mere boy.
 The suit of Engineer Melville to recover the possession of his children from his wife was concluded yesterday at Media, Pa. and Ine court held the case under advisement, The wlfe's counsel made scathing on- slaught on Melville for his treatment of his family ~
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
A Cats IsO Mile Walk.

Rev. MT. Hamilton, formerly pastor of ths First Congregational church, left NorvalI for Boston last spring, taking, among othe, household effects, magnificent maltese cal that was great pet, not only in his family but among the neighbors. Early ;,, .h- winter MT. Hamilton and fs-o;,, ,na.. an 'n' ~ Washington leaving .e cat with friends Sm1 iT fI Boston. Boston. On Saturday. two days Gbds bsfort rt Ias, Mrs. Asa Smith, whose residence aaJoins the parsonage, saw a cat that looked strangely familiar, and closer examination disclosed the fact that it was the identical Ieilne that Rev. Mr. Hamilton had taken to Boston last spring. Around it's neck was the collar and little bell which s.Punch" had worn for so many years. The wanderer was taken in and cared for and was identified be. yond question by the neighbors letter was written to MT. Hamilton at Washinoton. asking for an explanation of the strange ap. pearance, and an answer was received saving that Punch" had been left in Boston and that he was unable to fathom the mystery. How the cat found it's way from Boston to Norwalk, distance of about 1sO miles, ia a mystery, but that the animal performed this remarkable feat there is not the slightest doubt. It is now at the residence of Mrs Asa smith and seems perfectly contented and happy.-N0T7oGLk RoalT
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-18
AFOrmer Norwich Svvindler Arrested.
W iscOnsin.

More Bodies From the Ru1nS-schiIIer'a
 Previous Attempt to Blow Up the New
 hall House.
 CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-A Milwaukee special says that seven more bodies have been recovered from the ruins to day. each one nothing but an unrecognizable mass, so much so that in many cases it was impossible to ascertain whether the remains are those of a man or a woman. This makes forty six bodies in all taken from the debris of the Newhall House since the morning after the fire, twenty four being identified. The loss of life so far as known foots up seventy five, with twenty four still missing. During last night Schiller was secretly removed from the jail to some unknown place of safety and no trace is left of kim by the police. He will not have preliminary examination for sev- eral days. Everything was done last night to protect the prisoner from the mob in case one was formed. Besides Schiller's we'll known financial difficulties and high insurance an- other thing gave rise to the first suspicious. This was no less than an attempt to blow up the Newha1 House by gas explosion some weeks ago. MT. Hughes, the head porter of the Newhall House, was witness of the at tempt, having charged Schiller at the time with locking up his barroom and leaving full head of gas streaming from six jet chandelier.