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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23


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Winters, Of Fairiawn 81
Lexington, KY, Yrit 1ar
such confidence In 81 llcon oiI .I'..
great tpain-cuFe, thai li-o 1T on
thing; myself, my horses. JOS
groes. Everybody aai every io
for all kinds otaebe and nn
lieye in its sovere enty
Volt. this 5ity " 'lfii elI.
corn on thanksgiving day at..a Gunner.
with his parents. Since thou ite
child has been affected with lica
fever, and = sphysician being calied l
found the little suffere abdom
distended and hard. Relief being
afforded; it was found thar the corn
had undertaken TO grow IN the ctiildss
stomach, some of the grains having
burstedsand pr6dnced sprouts two
inches itylength. The litff6 one, who
unintenft nftonally and rihnydidably
placed herself on record, has entirely
ered.-Hugerstot Globe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
9 No more to chiefs and ladies bright,
The harp of Tara ETells :"

The next and last place of interest
to see in the vicinity of Drogheda,
was the battlefield of the Boyne.
which was fought on the 1st day of
july, 1890. between James the II and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

Ifyou have rough. pimply. sallow skin. bad
breath. Hop BittcrE will give you fair skin, rich
blood, the sweetest breath aud health. $500
will be paid for case they will not cure or help.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

WTIS more money than enything else by
w taking an agency for the best selling
book out. Beginners succeed grandly. None
fail. Terms free. HALLETT Book Co.. Port
land, Maine. Dec. 16-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
Words of Warning and Comfort

"or if you are in the workshop. on the
farm, at the desk. anywhere. and feel
that your system needs cleansing. tom
ing. or stimulating. without intoXicat-
'ing if you are old.
blood thin and impure. pulse
feeble, nerves unsteady. faculties
rive You new life, health. and Si.,or,,
If you are costivc. or dtspcptic or suffer-
ing from any other of the numerous dis
cases of the stomach or bowels, it is your
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

three or four hours every night coughing. Get
immediate relief and sound rest By using Wells
Rough on Coughs" Troches. .15c,; Balsam 25c
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

own fault if you remain i'll. If
you are wasting away with any form
OF Kidney disease. stop tempting death this
If you are sick with that terrible sickness
Nervousness. you will find n Balm in Gilcad'
i'll Hop Bitters
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

"RouGH on Pam" PoBousED PLASTER:
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ache. pains In chest or side. Theumatism, nsn-
ralSis- June "a, 1es4-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23
NEW SERIES, VOL. XIX, NO: 50.
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MORNING, DEcE1BER as, 1854

CuAn1EsrowS, JrEFERsoN couSEr, VIVA.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

A PRIZE. .p9sess. ssaS si5 596 cents. Fs.sI2s fgs
free. a costly box of goods which viii help you
to more money right away than anything else
in this world. All. of either sex, succeed from
first hour. The broad road to fortune opens
before the, workers. absolutely sare.SsAtsop
sddrefs:s TRuE 6 Co., Augusta, Meins Bf61y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

\ nice line Gilt-edgc Poems, Story Books.
Chlldren's A. B. c., Chatterboxes, Hymns,
Hymnals, Bibles, and other books, at w. a.
yesterdays New Book Store Clarlestown,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

A sixty-ton rock fell few days
since from the arch of the Natural
Bridge, Va. The report was deafen-
ing aud the shock considerable. The
curved lines of the bridge were not
disturbed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-12-23

Vases. Games, Work-Boxcs, Writing-Dcsks.
Dominocs. Chess Boards Fancy Inkstands. Spy
Glusscs. Reading Glasses. Wisp Holders. BAN
jos, Guitars. Oil Paintings, Rustics. and a full
line of the newest novelties, ut W. A. CASTERS
DAYS New Book Store
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
AHUNDRED HOMES IN ASHES.
Carthage Nearly Half Burned Down on
 Windy Afternoon.

The fire which ragged at Carthage Monday was terrible. It began at 11:10 a. n. in Eaton's sash and blind factory in West Car thage, which is separated from the village proper by the Black River, which at this point is over quarter of @ mile wide. The village Fire Department, consisting of one steamer and two hose carts turned out.
 The roofs for quarter Of a mile were GOV cred with men equipped with pails of water. The roofs would suddenly burst into flames under their feet, and they were obliged 10 flee for their lives. Great clouds of burning leaves and embers filled the air, driving all before it. Men, women, and children filled the streets, carrying what little they had been able to save in their flight. Many household goods were taken to vacant lots and deposited in places of supposed security, only to be burned few minutes after they had been left. Every horse and vehicle in the town were pressed into the service of carrying away the goods that were saved. Nearly every family in the village re- moved what goods they could from their houses, and some took them miles into the country.
 The burned district is half mile long and 6 quarter of & mile wide, covering over seventy acres of ground, besides the damage done in West Carthage. In all 220 buildings of every description were destroyed, including twenty shops, stores, manufactures, and mills, the Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Church of the Disciples churches, two large school houses, tho opera house, town hall, engine house, the parsonages of all the burned churches, Peck's Hotel, and 106 dwelling and tenement houses, thus rendering 122 families homeless, many of them without place to lay their heads.
 As night came on the confusion grew worse. Families were separated, and the few house hold goods they had saved were scattered. Many sp@nt the entire night collecting what little property they had left. Others sought refuge in neighboring barns, stores, aud shops. Those whose houses were saved freely opened their d. ors, and made b ds on the floors, while others remained in the open fields guarding their effects.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
How the Turk AWOke.

James Turk, a guileless citizen of De- troit, was ambling around St. Louis one day when stranger stopped him, of- fered him a cigar and said:
 "You have a frank and honest face. and I appeal to you to do me favor. .
 "Well, I reckon I will, unless you want to borrow money"
 "Oh, no no You see that clothing store over there We'll, on the left as you go in is counter full of overcoats. I want one the worst way, but the price is S20, and I don't want to pay over S15. 1 could have beaten him down, I think, except that we both got mad and left"
 "Well, what do you want of meP"
 Simply to go in and offer him S15. If he accepts, bring the coat to me on the corner below. If he refuses, you will have my gratitude all the same"
 James promptly consented, and when he had offered $15 for one of the coats, the dealer also promptly accepted. II  was done up in neat bundle, and MT. Turk carried it to the corner for delivery and payment. The other party was not there. Mir. Turk waited half an hour three-quarters-over an hour, and the idea crept through his wool that he had been sold. He returned to the clothier'a and asked:
 "What is your asking price for these overcoats p
 Flight dollars"
 'But I paid you S15l'
 "Oxactly. When man comes in und likes to pay me dot price, vhas foolish to drive him avhay I"
 Mir. Turk reached home with two over coats, and he is so pale and quiet, and sad-apPearing that his friends whisper their fears of consumption.-Detr Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
Good For Both.

The French comedian Perlet was ex. traordinarily thin. At length he became such skeleton that he consulted phy- slcian, who recommended him to try some baths in the Pyrenees. Having obtained leave of absence from his man. ager he betook himself to the mineral springs, where he bathed unnemittingly, but all in vain; he did not increase in size.
 Patience" urged the doctor; "there is nothing like our baths for making people fat"
 One day, while Perlet was waiting philosophically in his bath for an em- bonpoient which never came, he heard a conversation in the next room, from which his own was divided by only a thin partition, and which was occupied by an enormous woman, fat as the Hot tentot Venus.
 Doctor" said she, "I am getting tired of this"
 "WhyP" asked the Esculapius.
 "I have been here two months"
 "Well ?''
 "Wel, I am as enormous as I was when came"
 "A little patience, madam" urged the doctor; "there is nothing like our baths for making people thin"
 Perlet, hearing these words, sprang out of his bath, dressed, rushed home to his hotel, ordered his bill and left for Paris by the next train.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
Rolled in an Attempt to Escape.

The PaH Mall Gazette says: An EnRlishman arrived at the Lille station few weeks ago, and was closely watched by two detectives, who followed him to hotel and took rooms adjoining the one occupied by him. Early the next morn- ing he hired cab, and drove at sharp pace through Lille. The detective, who had been awake all night, followed, but could not keep up with the vehicle; but they did not mind, as they knew where their man was bound for. Every morn ing large van leaves the prison con- taining two good-sized baskets of slip pers and boots made by the prisoners. Shortly after 10 on this particular morn ing the two detectives with two of the secret police dressed as laborers were waiting near the Maison Centrale, when the doors opened and the van containing the baskets, etc., came slowly out.
 It was stopped when it had got clear of the prison; the basket cut open, and two English prisoners with bundles of clothes, fale whiskers, and eyeglasses were found inside. They were at once taken back to the prison, and placed in clase confinement, and soon after the van with the baskets again came ont On reaching the end of the avenue of trees which leads to Lille, the stranger from the hotel (previously mentioned) rushed from the side of the road, stopped the vehicle, and cutting the strings of the baskets, cried out: "You are saved !! you are saved p "Ah but you are not p cried the detectives, who had l themselves been secreted in the baskets, and who at once secured their prisoner; he in his turn was safely conveyed inside the jail. They are supposed to have been concerned in the great robbery of dia- monds in Paris. One of the warders has been arrested; he was to have had 98OO for his share in the escape; 2,000 francs were found upon the Englishman | whan searched
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
Elephants Working with Timber.
THEY HANDLE BIG LOGS sAaELY, BUT DO
 NOT LIKE LITTLE ONES.

Here are some logs being adjusted on the wharf slope. Note the ease with which the elephaA.t pushes each into it's place with, appanently, the slightest movement of trunk or foot. Mark this one. which, by greater than necessary exercise of force, hss become tilted up against it's fellow. The elephant has noted it, too, and half kneeling, and getting his tusks under h, he pulls the log backward a little. and it drops square with its fellow. What dictated that action? Mathematical order and precision belong to the bee, and are said to be instinctively implanted in that humble animal; but could there have been anything in this elephants ante cedenAs to have prepared it for rearrang. ing & dislocated log2 Surely the inn pulse seized it at the moment, and must have been due to a sense of order or tidiness implying the presence of req son. Odd lengths of log, varying from four to six feet, are carried about the yard by elephants, a species of work 1 which is distasteful to them, as exhibit ing their awkwark points. Indeed, they evidently feel degraded by it, for they sci to work with an air of resignment quite foreign to their shifting or drag ging feats. There they rejoice in their great strength, and are fond of exhibit iag it. Here, little strength is needed; buG the operations involve roughish tre,Stment of the nose, and we know that all auimsls, including man, are very par ticuh@ as to how their noses are ham, died. The elephant is proud of his strength, but sensitive with regard to his trunk, especially when that delicate organ is brought to bear upon any rough work; and as the securing of log be- tween the trunk and tusks necessitates a large amount of awkward movement, I noticed that the selected elephant ap- preached the job with reluctance. Re- signed to his fate, he half kneels before the odious object, and gets the points of his tusks under it; then he wriggles it up the ivory tramway with his trunk, and secures it herewith in position. His troubles now commence, for, on rising to his feet, the hateful log, obey ing the laws of gravity, at once tends to drop, and, to obviate this, the poor brute had to raise his head on high. Thus constrained, he commences his march with slow stateliness, as if to make the kest of a bad job, and not let the world at large know that he is virtu- ally walking blindfold. And SO he is, for the elevation of his head upsets the axis of his vision, and he has to walk more by touch than by sight, Cham | bers's Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
What to do With Quinces.

Here is a recepe for quince marma- Jade, and also directions for putting up quinces in other ways. For the marma- Jade pare, quarter and core the quinces, cut them into little pieces, measure them and allow an equal quantity of sugar, place the fruit in a porcelain kettle with just enough water to cover it, let this boil, or better still, simmer until the fruit is tender, then skim it out, and add the sugar to the water and let it come to the boiling point, skim it thoroughly, as the clearness of the syrup depends upon this; after skimming drop theifruit into it; do this carefully to pre- serve the shape of the fruit; let this boil gently for fifteen minutes, then put into jelly-moulds or glasses. The syrup is like jelly, and the fruit, if it has been cooked with care, will not be too much broken to be distinguished; this makes a very ornamental dish; if yoa do not choose to take so great care in I1utting it up, the fruit may, after being dropped into the syrup and boiling, be beaten until it is smooth and like butter. When pairing thp fruit separate the good peel and cores and seeds, removing any that are musty or rotten. These, with water enough to cover, will make excellent jelly. By strsining through a flannel bag the jelly will be clear and bright. Quinces and sweet apples preserved to- gether are delicious; one-third quinces and two-thirds apples is good propor- tion; cook the fruit much the same as for marmslade, only be sure to preserve the form; this is sometimes most effectu- ally done by steaming the fruit, using the water under the steamer to make the syrup with. It is a good plan to can 8 quart or two of the clear quin ces, for it may be used to flavor apple sauce and apple pies when apples are almost with out flavor in the spring. Quinces baked and eaten with butter and sugar, or with cream and sugar make an excellent relish at dinner.
 Quince butter is made by slicing pared quinces, and boiling them in sufficient water to entirely cover them; let them cook until they are reduced to pulp. and then rub this through sieve, weigh the pulp after putting it through the sieve, and to each pound allow three quarters of pound of sugar; let this boil until the pulp is almost like jelly. It will harden of course after it is put away in glasses, and it is well to have this ir mind when preparing it When pre- serving quinces you can easily make more syrup than you will need to put into the cans with the fruit; this you can put up in sealed bottles or pint cans for havoring sauces. The sauce served with apple.dumplings is especially nice with qujnce havoring.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
The English Parliament.

The following is the Queens speech in opening the English Parliament: My Lords and Gentlemen-i have brought you together to enable you to further consider the great subject of the representation of the people. I continue to n 8 'ntain relations of amity with all foreign Powers. The information from the Soudan includes painful uncertainties, but the energy. courage and resource conspicuously displayed by General Gordon In the successful defence of hhartoum deserves my warm recognition. The advance of my troops to Dongola has for it's object the rescue and security of that gallant officer and of those who have so faithfully co- operated with him. 1 am using my best en- deavors in Egypt to promote further improve ment of affairs in that country. I have given my support to the Egyptian government in the difficult financial position in which it was left through the failure of the recent Confer ence.
 T regret the occurrences in the Transyaal, and am considering, with the Cape govern meni, means to secure the observance of the convention.
 'The operations in the Soudan render it necessary to ask of you further pecuniary pro- vision.
 "A bill for the extension of the Parliamen- tary franchise will be at once introduced. May the blessing of God attend your labors p
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
Half- Way.

Hot-headed men should have strong wills, so that they may be kept in the right path when their passions would inn pei them to take the wrong one.
 In the old days, when Portsmouth, N. B., was an important commercial city, Captain Manning and Abel Harris were among it's respectable citizens. They were friends and remained so, in spite of the facts that one borrowed money of the other and that both were quick tempered.
 Manning had lent large sum of money to Harris, and the time for payment had passed. The two friends met one morn- ing in the street.
 "Harris, said Manning, abruptly, "I want you to come down and settle your note today"
 "Plseeyou in Guinea first lr answered Harris, irritated by the abrupt saluta. tion. "Ill pay you when I get ready. l"
 "Then I'll sue you as soon as I can put my hand on the note, :" replied Man ming, hastening on.
 Harris strode along few steps in the other direction, and then turning, called "Manning"
 "IlI come halfway" answered the doughty captain.
 Agreed P shouted Harris, as he re. traced his steps.
 Captain Manning" he said, as tho two stood face to face, ''it is no use fol two such hot-heads as you and me tc quarrel. I will come down and settle this afternoon"
 "Very we'll"
 At the hour Harris called with tho money, and asked for his note. "Mr. Harris, I don't want this money. You can have it as long as you wish--only be punctual when payday comes."
 Harris paid the interest and the note was renewed.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
Now You See It.

Not long ago Scottish clergyman re- proved a member of his flock for being drunk. "Gin It please ye," said Jem- my. "I dinna drink as meikle as yersep. " "Why, how is that" said the minister. "Aweel, dinns ye aye talk glass O whus- ky and water after dinnerp" "Why, yes, Jemmy, sure take glass of whis- ky after dinner, to aid digestion !" "And dinna ye talk glass O toddy every Dicht when we are gsnging to bed ?" "Yes, to be sure, I just take 8 little toddy every night to help me to sleep" ''Well, continued Jemmy, "that's just fourteen glasses week, and about sixty every month. only get paid once q month, and then if I'd talk sixty glasses it wad mak' me dead drunk for a week. Now, ye see. the only difference is that ye time it better than I do."
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
Pay as You Go.

The best of all rules for successful housekeeping and making both ends meet is "Pay as you go." Beyond all countries in the world, ours is the one in which credit system is the most used and abused. Pass-books are the bane and pest of domestic economy-a per- petual plague, vexation, and swindle. Abused by servants at the store and house, disputed constantly by house. keepers and dealers, they are tempta- tions to both parties to do wrong. "I never had that" "We neglected to enter this." "I forgot to bring the book. |" ''Never mind, we'll make note of it, |" and so it goes. But the worst of it is that housekeepers are tempted to order what they have not the means to pay for, and when the time for settlement comes they are straitened. A family can live respectfully on 8 very moderate income, if they always take the cash in hand and buy where they can buy to the best advantage. Then they will be careful first to get what is necessary. Extra comforts will be had if they can afford them. But it is bad policy to buy on credit. No wise dealer sells so cheap ly on credit as for cash.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29
JeHerSOn'S Rules.

Thomas Jeffers on's ten rules, says 8 newspaper correspondent, are worth re- producing for the benefit of the rising generation. They are {:
 1. Never put of til tomorrow what you can do to-day.
 2. Never trouble others for what you can do yourself.
 3. Never spend your money before you have it.
 4. Never buy what you do not want because it is cheap.
 5. Pride costs us more than hanger, thirst or cold.
 6. We never repent of having eaten too little.
 2. Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly.
 8. How much pain have those evils cost us which never happened?
 9. Take things always by their smooth handles.
 10. When angry, count ten before you speak; when very angry, count hun dred.
Connecticut western news., 1884-10-29

NEW 1Ohh MARKET The Wholesale New York market quotations show:
 BKASs-Prime. saoO@ss5O; fair to good. $2.&5aS25 50 per busheL
 BUTTER - New York sold at 24025c for choice in pails and 19020c. common 70 good. Western Creamery sold at 2SlSq24o, and the common Western at l4015c-
 CHEEsE-Factory fancy, I0910Ac; do. fair to good, S6D9c.
 Eoas-Quotations ranged from 1s1so for or dinary, to 19c for New York. New Jersey and Pennsylvania
 FLoUR -superane, s2eO@saOO: Western. S3.65GS S5.S5; extra New York. S3.75t0S6.50. HAY Shipping, 70975c.; clover. 65975o. salt. 60c; straw 70@75c
 HoPs-New York, 2792sc; Eastern, 22924o; yearlings, 16a22c; olds, -@-
 PETnoLEUM-Refned, 75sc; crude, 66@7SSo in bulk; in barrels, sssc; nAphtha, 6s1e in shipping order. and Il 116tG12c. in cases. PoRk-Family Mess, S1LOO@S1SOO; dressed WnEkr Spring No 8, se1S@s7c., MIl- waukee, No q s31Sc. amber, s-Qs-; white, S3c. @92c.
 Steamer Mixed, 5SI6@5go. in elevator, 6lJSc. delivered No. 2, 5734 o5S5Sc in elevator, 70 Gee, delivered White Southern. 6lo de- iyered.
 WooL-ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia, AAAs -Vd-- -Nsi AAf 03tdOoC.; Af oztQoac.s NO. l,-@-c.; No. 2 SS940c. common, 24(G2Gn. New York and Western xx and I, 30g32G No 1, -@-c.
 PHILADELPHIA MARKET. FLoUE-State family. S3.5o@s3.75; rye -four S3.G2js@s3.75; wheat. State, $-.-99llsc amber, sO.00i corn, yellow, 60ci mixed States G456c
 TETRoLEuM-Re1ned. 7ko. crude, 6ko. WooL-State and Western xx, 46@5Ooi \, l7@4Sc. medium, 50@51c.; coarse, A5c.
 BOSTON MARKET. FLoun From S25O@S30O for lew and medium, to S3. 75a450 for choice Minnesota Corn. 6607lc. for mixed and yellow. BUTTER Common, 10c. @l3c Vermont dairy, 23t025c. choice creamery, 2sg30A CHEEsE-1I@12l5c.
 BEANs-S2 I00S215
 HAY-Choice, Sls@sl9.
 CATTLE MARKErS
 BuFFALo - Cattle, good quality, e5.s0d s615; hogs fair to good, $Ls09sA90i best S5.l5.
 EAsT LIBERTY. PKSN.-Best cattle, s-@ =; medium to good, $-@$--i common to fair, S--04-. Hogs, YorksrA &5. % q &5.75 PhilAdelphiaA sAAo@eaeo sheen eesae@Fese0s M