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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-05-16

CINCINNATI, o.. May i6.-Flour heavy; family
25a4 10; fancy 81 S0ab TO- Wheat easier and lower;
No. red 81 QSal Qli receipts 1000 bushels 81 I.
ment 5000 BIZ .lelt Corn heayy AUD iower:' Nb!t2
MIXED b2Hc. 'o&ts easier. No. thixh $le. Rye
quiGt but steady Of 7lt. Barley yritGp AMI fFm;
extra NOS pring GstSc Pork DUR at 81 80, Lard
weaker At 5c 9pik meats e6slef: sho6{de t2Sci
shott RIB V57Cc. BGcotl easier; ShQuldetS 6i2Jlcs
sholt ttb 6S71Sc: short clear 9 76e. Whisky quiet
At 81 la Butler weaker; creamery 2Sa2ic: fancy
IL good demand Ind llrohg Il nc. Cheese easier;
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-05-16

sr, Mrs amounting
~ I,asiELroH for rates to clubs should De made
IN Office Of the Company In New VtleanS;;
IN ,ef information Wr u clearly, giving tuli
liz, ElsTAL EUTtaS, Express Money Orders,
s York k1eatnSS n 81 Te1os s5s l spSa,S At
oa'e''FHt' "4'N 81. A. DAUPIIN,
New Orleans, La,
MIA DAuPHIS, =. ,,,...,...u,, nc
Mt.R n. Money Orders payable and address
nSss''Ss NO ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
-,,,-v,w New Orleans. A.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-05-16
Geo. g. gaplor.
GI.E!.O.R..iIl. Taylor.

Our New Stock Of sPRlse
AND SUMNER GooDs now being
complete we would invite the
ladies to call early and make
their selections (; ions before the he
choicest good have been sold:
Each Department is nowreplete
with the Newest and the Best.
To ladies' contemplating the
purchase Of i'te
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-05-16
,,oprcpDESTED ATTRACTION! -.
AfhnEsp WAIF 4 MILLION DISTRIBUTED

,,n;ciana State Lottery Company.
bOa''' .., ~ ,ss Tor u years by the Iegittl1,.
SS1ScS ,SnaI aud Charitable purposes. WIT y,
tit ~ M Y, y IN 10 which reserve iund Of
..P.I5S55 g 81 Ia. since been aided. ., franchise
81 Ky RG Psa. SSis eoni aS
Vs aeInis sceinbef u. A. D.. S!s. ,.. ,.,,, ,.k0
IiopSsi N single Number drawings will Mas
IL Oih aIhIt II uey .r scales or pOatponea. 1ook
PN, ~. T soiIS%ins distribution: -
d 'A' 'O"J ,Sl.t GRAND MONTHLY
AND THk q ~ ~
Extraordinary sem sil,n Hr,l o,i Drawing
a. n.,p,SnSl superYISIo aud management
TinlS.f y !ny = gHURsiAkD,. Of Louisiana, aud
q %s sL ISiB1L i. EARLY, Of yltsin neo
OA'' Capital Prize, $4,000.
T,cke,, ara, Ten Dollar only. Halves,
Hs'NOHEe' e FIithS, s.. Ienths, 81.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-05-16

Then he clRmbeted IN beside the girl,
and, under the influence Oh heI eheefH
manner, his face frightened, and he talked
freely about himself and his adventures;
y The gill listened eagerly, and, when he
finished, answered bis many questions.
HI suppose Hill Farm Is still oHAed ~
my cousin ~ he asked. /,
isYes. Nick Warner Is still master, and
a. mean a. ever. Hes getting ricneE
every day, what with the fRFH, and the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

The B. & o. r. r. will sell tickets
for the Inauguration, March Sd and
18th, at one fare for the round
trip. All Tickets good to return
until March 9TH, inclusive. AtWash-
ingtorRound "Trip Tickets will be
sold OH the Sd and 18th to Baltimore
for s1.2O, good to return until March
9TH, inclusive.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

Mr.. Chas. Z. McGinnis, of this
place, a former employee of the
SPIRIT Office, has accepted position
of travelling salesman for the extern
sive Hat and Cap house of Messrs.
r. G. Lumpkin & Sons, of Baltimore,
and will go to that city this week to
start out on his first trip. He is a
worthy and energetic young man, and
we wish him much success in his new
avocationc His Iabors will begin in
Jefferson and Berkeley counties, and
we cordially commend him to our
people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

DR.. G. H. HOFFMAN, physician of
Kecdysville, Washington county,
Nd, aged about 81, formerly of Har-
per's Ferry, was found dead in bed
on Monday afternoon of last week.
The cause of his death is supposed to
have been congestion of the bowels.
Rumor has it that he committed sui
eide.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

Mr.. John L. Colston has purchased
of the Jas. l.. Ransom heirs the ''IIill
Farm upon which he resides, adj
joining CharIcstown. It contains
about 300 acres, and he pays for it
$50 per acre. Our people will feel
rejoiced that this popular, whole
souIed and energetic citizen has made
this permanent location, and will re-
main among us. as his departure, as
was at one time feared, would be re-
GREETED by our entire community.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

st. Bartholomew (Episcopal)
Church, at Leetown, has just been
very much beautified by memorial
window erected in loving memory of
DR.. Chas. II. Stephen, for many
years vestryman of this church, and
Rev. Lewis w. Balch, D. D., the
chief mover in its foundation. The
window is the. gift of Mrs. DIR. Ste
phcn, and the workmanship of II. 7.
Gcrnhardt, of baltimore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

PUBLIC SALEs.-Attention is called
to the following Public Sale advertise
ments. in this paper:
Tuesday, Fe1ruor324M.-Pcrsona
Property, by Martin Swimley.
Wednesday,, February 2:5M.--Pcr-
sonal Property, by VIM. B. Harris.
Wednesday,, Morch IIth.-P Personal
Property, by JAS. II. Rowland.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
Orange Blossoms

Gu Tuesday evening" February
18th, a brilliant assemblage gathered
at g Park Forest, . the residence of
Mrs. John 7. Thomson, towitnessthc
marriage of her only daughter, Miss
Mollie G. Thomson, to Mr.. Gerard
D. Moore; The brightly illuminated
house and grounds presented ascene
of striking beauty as the sleighs
dashed up to the door. AS soon as
the guests had all arrived the bridal
party filed into the parlor, where they
were awaited by Rev. Dallas Tucker,
and formed an NJ. The ushers were
S. Walter Washington and Howard
Moore, and the following were the
attendants: Miss Blanche Maddox,
of Staunton. Va, and Mr.. John Shir-
ley; Miss Lee Wager, of CuIpeper,
Va, and MIR. Geo. w. Moore; Miss,
Maud Wager, of Culpeper, and Mr..
Lee Shirley; Miss Kate McGuffin, of
Staunton, Va, and DR.. w. E. Long;
Miss Minnie Hurst and Mr.. Jno. s..
Castleman; Miss Loretta Hastings,
of Baltimore, and Mr.. Charles Por-
terrified; Miss Lila Moore and Mr..
Claiborne Green. The mother of the
bride was attended by her nephew,
Mr.. j. Ed. Wyatt. After the GER
cmony, music, dancing, and the en-
ioyment of a superb repast sped the
fieeting hours until the time arrived
for the departure of the happy couple,
who were to take the midnight train
for New Orleans. Amcrry sleighing
party of young folks accompanied
them to the depot, and saw them we'll
on their way to the queen city of the
South, followed by the best wishes of
their numerous friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
Spring Carpets.

PEFoRE buying your Spring Carpets call
ID upon the undersigned, at the Jefferson
Wooden Mill, Formerly Porter's Factoty,j and
examine saiples. We defy competition in
prices. and are prepared to furnish any and all
styles and qualities of Carpeting.
Jan. 81. 1855. JNO. J. JOBE & CO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
Miss Amelia Hicks

HAs taken the room on Charles street, In
IL rear of residence of II. s., White. Efq.,
lily SEWING in good style and at reascnabIe
charges. She will be pleased to have the pat
rouage of the ladies of the town and vicinity
AND will strive to render satiSfactlOn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

An entertainment of
charadcs, tablaux, &c.-will he given
Saturday night, February 18th, by
the pupils of Ripon Graded School,
assisted by the young ladies and
gentlemen of the neighborhood.-
Proceeds for benefit of school. Adj
mission-.aduIts, 15c. /; children 1Oc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

Several s. V. r.. X. trains were
blockadcd and delayed at and near
Charlestown, by snow-drifts, last
Friday One of the freight engines,
we learn, had side-rod and cccen-
trio broken in its efforts to force its
way through the drift.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

Key. DIR. Hopkins has consented to
deliver short course of Lectures on
Moral Philosophy at the Stephenson
Seminary-the first one tomorrow
(Friday) evening. THESE lectures
are designed mainly for the benefit of
the more advanced pupils of the Sem
mary, but if any other persons are
disposed to attend they arc cordially
invited. Free Press.
The first lecture above announced
was duly delivered, and was a source
of profitable entertainment to all
present.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
a CARD.

A CCoRDING to long continued usage and
N revcred customs which have actuated the
hearts of men to celebrate the birth of Christ
from time imiaenorial. and will until timeis no
more, making glad the hearts Of his fellow
creatures--so long will Old Kris revere this
time honored custom. and cater to the wishes
of hoth young and old. lie can be found at
WAG. A. YESTERDAYS NEW BOOK STORE.
where he has made his headquarters for this
season. He invites all to call and inspect his
domain. assuring them u kind reception and an
ample supply to their wants. To cnumerate
the lfiany New and Attractive Novelties re-
ceived, would occupy too large space. He
therefore simply invites you all to call, feeling
you view the large and attractive stock of
Fancy Goods and Novelties,
N. B.-orders per mail will receive prompt
attention.
December s. 1884
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
Liverpool Salt.
Shoe Repairing.

THE undersigned has rented the shop Of Mrs.
j Brooks. on Main street, seven doOrs east
OF the Hull P J corner, and L prsRared e do
upon short notice and ut reasonable rates.
Your work respectfully solicited.
LEWIS WINEBREENRR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

Thanks to Mr.. Jos. H. yesterday
for a mess of excellent fresh Labrador
Herring. Mr.. E. is receiving these
fish constantly, and will have them
on sale through town in his wagon, as
we'll as at his store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24


But a little over seven months ago
death invaded the home of Mrs. Eliza
Lee Timberlake, widow of the late
Maj. Ambrose Timberlake, of this
place, and snatched therefrom one of
its brightest ornaments, the young
and promising Lee Timberlake, just
budding into manhood. To-day we
are called upon to chronicle the death
of another of the same family, Mr..
Thomas Berry Timberlate, who died
on Sunday morning last, aged 25
years. Though of rather a retiring
disposition, the deceased was highly
esteemed and universally beliked for
his sterling worth and many good
qualities. He was a consistent mem
Der of the Presbyterian Church, of
which he was organist, member of
the Y. NJ. c. A., and was also a mem
Der of Malta Lodge, No. 80, A., F.
& A. NJ, which body will attend his
funeral from the Presbyterian Church,
this (Monday) afternoon, at 81
o'clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

We call the attention of any of our
readers who are in want of situation,
to the advertisement in another col
umn of R. G. Chase & Co., headed
" Statesmen Wanted" Write to them
for partic ulars.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
Ayer's Sa5'sqpatYMo
MYIiads of Cures
cidc.

Achieved by AYERS SARsApARILLA. in
the past forty years, are nttcStetl, and there
is no blood disease, Mt I'LL possible of cure,
that will not yield TO it. Whatever the
ailments of this class, and wherever found,
from the scurYy of the Arctic circle to tue
"vcldt-sores" of South Africa, this rem
edy has afforded health to the sufferers
by whom it was employed. Druggists
everywhere can cite numerous cases, with
able cures 1 w y by it. Where ali other
treatment had been unuvailing. People
will do we'll TO
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
Communicate.

Editor Spirit The correspondent
of your pin-feathered contemporary
seems much bewildered as to the.
whereabouts of the Local Board of
Health. Perhaps before his senile
brain succumbs to the intricacies. of
this question, he had better ascertain
whether such a bodytexists. IfImay
so venture, would suggest that the
Democrat advise Democritis to go
home, stop his rawlings, and consult
a physician as to his sanity. Judg-
ing from the cleanliness of our COM
munity for tile last three years, the
Local Board is myth of his own dis
eased Imagination.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

Don't fail to read s. D. H1RscuMAN Is Co. s
new announcement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT
NOTIONS.

Ladies' and Misses Fancy Hosiery. Ladies'
Velvet aud Leather Travelling Satchels, But
tons of every description. Towels. Napkins.
handkerchief Gloves. Ladies' AIcrino Vests.
and everything i'll the Notion line-too numer-
Gus to mention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
Misunderstanding.

AIRS. j. o. TUTwILER is prepared 70 ua4
WI dertake Misunderstanding and all kinds Of
Family Sewing, unreasonable rates. Residence
on Samuel street, near the Baptist Church.
April o. 1SSI-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
Horses and Vehicles.

GAZE Riding and Driving H0rEes, and stylish
~ Vehicles for the acconmo datiOn of the pub
lie, for hire on reasonable terms ut the Livery
Stables of STARRY Il STUMP.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24

sa,Judge Green, of the Supreme
Court of Appeals, has returned home
-Yrom CharIns1on
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-02-24
Local Miscellany.
Read W.: KAnsse Is new aarertlsemep

: Read wM. KAHN Il Co. Is new advertisement.
Great bargains. :
An ipen more of snow last Tuesday
hight:
The thermometer was down to
Zero last Tuesday morning.
Corn and Wood wanted, from some
of ear patrons, Immediately.
4" For low prices in Lumber, see viii
let 6 Libbey's advertisement.
Lenten services were held in Zion
Episcopal Church last Wednesday.
IA 1900 lib. beef was raised by Mr..
Cd Fritz and sold by him recently.
80 SALE and HORSE BILLS printed
neatly and promptly at the SPIRIT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-20

piece of clOckwork. These little things assume
great importance in the native mind. Nobody can re-
alize the height and depth of Orenta poteneSs VINO
does not make use of q little of it himself. many
of the English here have an lie that native person.
ages are al the potter If treated little caYaneTy
On the contrary, they are mortified more than we
can understand by the slightest lack OF ceremonial
orr part. and, relying on our ignorance or What
is right and proper, Will sometimes have the cOur-
age TO retaliafe have seen II native prince. de-
scendant of the Maratha Pelshwas, III conversation
with a rat her bluff English officer, deliberately lOI
back in his chair and stretch ont his feet toward
his host, instead OF keeping them curlcd mp unuer
his chair This act the part Of one OF his conr-
tiers wOuld. at least in the old days, have PROBABLY
been punished by instant assassination. A RUSSIAN
war with Persia was brought about by the lsar
ambassador entering the Shah's presence WIN
booted feet and taking his seat III the manner ne
scnbcd above.
TO return, however, to my Rajd. He comes 10
see me every afternoon or eVcnlh3'. anu
sits for hours talking watching me craving OF
brothers and cousins and nephcws form crescent
about MIN; they on their heels in the lneNpllca
BILE native way. In this fashion we discuss ilpet'
the origin and history of the RajputS. shakespeare
and the musiCaI glasses.
| am writing all tins IN n queer place; slIllHC III
fact on a stone IN In, middle of brook tnat runs
trmutu1usly down wide Himaaya ravlne; my
notebook Is on my knees. my butteTiiy-net. dlsTe-
spectfuy called n "dOdger IN this country IL by
NV side. The butterflies tAnk | am only an I'M
usually large frog. and come and lIght coninlmG'y
mp by the incXorahic muslin jaws of the dodScr
Ihcy probably think the process unfair, but tnlhh
II excel ent way of attending to both literature
and science at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-20
SEEING THE PHANTOM SNIP.

Sailors are prOvcrblllly SupeTstitl0uS class,
lint among the many supernatural things in which Jack
believes there il better known than the tale OF the
FLYING Duicman The story goes that In tho early days
of the East India trade Il vessel left Amsterdam bound
for tho Indies She had no weather until she reached
the vicinity of the Cape OF Good Hope. when she en-
gales and head winds against which she was
unable TO mako Roadway. After trying for several
weeks To round the cape tue captain. who was noted Tor
lis profanity, that he would accomplish IL II II
took mill the Day OF Judgment lis oath was heard.
and to punish him for his profanity he was condemned
20 bait "a ccaseiossy with the elements on the stormy
Cape" Unil the great trump shall sound Whch WIZ
arouse the dead. Many an old sailor mas tnrR s,oit
tell Of his meeting Nll the fylnS Dh'nlhin' HIu u
these stories may beloved meeting with The phantom
sup a sign OF wreck aud disaster Al old seaman
his early days III Tue h' chAut ScTEiUc' put
,Vho ia now "A captain in the United states Revenue
Marinr. IN speaking OF the phantom snip 10 Tribune
reporter sad ,-,.,.... !. VI, .,, hon o,oo,,,,
WA boy then. iny irst trip 10 sea- ana the sailors
spent all their spare time IN tclhg me stories Vi ,o
mo DufciinJn. We were homcward bOhnd from Mania
NJ the time OF fright, aud ~ We hnared tue apo o
Good Hope began 10 thhk over the li1 y, eu' y In
ship ~ the time that so rOhnLeu lnc cnPo I,
vorkrd myself into such state that the appearance i
sail on horizon would send emil over my DoGy' nc
sa!iOrs noticed my condition hlu uetti'lIn'u ." 80,
sn,nc finn al my expense. one night during my "hich
nm desK soon aftrr had passed the cape one 81 me
sca,neu touched on the shoulder ana Sau' lherc
,ns EviuV Duichmau looked over the weather ran,
aud although We under rceied topshS' saw
lurye ship down on rs under cond ~ cahh,
stont with bnted breath aud win my eyes nArd on INC
slin uil she had pas ell us and disappeared III tou'h
ness 10 lee ward. As she had nearrd Us my har hsce
tostand end and II Vas not until sue wa. ot VI
that ragainod sufficient cuItroi OF nysell L" PeIN.
US NOT nntu aflrrward that found out tbat shlp
running before the wind could carry san WIN pnicSI'
safety that would swamp ship thst WAS cIosenau.u
1he men who had been watching Inc were dellgnleu
win the spccess OF their plan to frghleh oteeuy. ~
IL many day before bearu lho ~" u '"' f"'"e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-20
yrw HOMES FOR IUsTCAL SOCIETIES.

The increased prosperity and the success OF
the German lcderkranz resulting from building their
new Climb house In East Fify-eghth-st. aud bringing
them membership of .60Oof the German music-oying
population have created building craze not only Ia
This city, but also among tho musical societies OF Other
large cities The Arion Vocal Society have lateH To
solved to purchase i've lots at Parkave aud
ST. aud to erect thereon bullng at an estimated ooss
of 5000 600 The Germana, OF Brooklyn, nave ap..
pointed to tini suiiabe euiiang sue, ana
The Iledartafel OF Buffalo, have almost eonpletsn ar
ranpements for the purchase OF TRULY Church on
Wasbingon.s st in that city, for $4,000 ana wld con-
vert the premises into music NAL ai" n'"' '' '-'
society
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-03-28
FARM AND FlREs,pE.

Most of the diseases In horses result
from the ignorance of the owner or
from careless handling.-SdnF Francisco
Chronicle
To cure the hiccoughs put your
hands high over your head draw deep
breath and hold it as long as you can.
If the first attempt fails try again
Exchange.
Sugar cookies can be made TO bake
quickly and yet have delicate brown
color if, Just before putting them into
the oven, you wet them lightly with
milk and sugar; dissolve a little sugar
in the milk. Boston Budget.
During discussion at the meeting
of the Ohio Horticultural Society q
member said that when he grew ounces
in large quantities there was no fruit
that paid so well as half an acre of the
orange variety, and that they did well
for long time. Cieceland Leader.
The problem of sending queen bees
bv mail across the Atlantic has been
successfully solved Frank Benton. of
Munich. Germany. reports in Gleanings
in Bee Culture that he has sent many
queens to America during the past
season with only two or three losses. -
n. !. Herald.
Picked Eggs: Hard boil fresh
eggs drop into cold water and remove
the shells. Boil red beets tender enough
to jam and cover them with cold vinegar
spiced with cloves, mace, salt and pep
per; pour this over the eggs and in two
days they will be beautiful red color.
The Household.
The average number of eggs laid
BY an ordinary flock of hens is eight
| and one-half dozen to a fowl. yet in
stances have been recorded where hen
has laid $50 eggs in one year, and from
sixteen to seventeen dozen Is considered
by poultry men a remarkable yield. =
Prairie Farmer.
Onion sauce is made By boiling three
or four white onions 4 til they are
tender, then mince them ne. Boil hall
pint of milk, add butter half the size
of an egg, salt and pepper to taste.
| Stir the lemon into it and tablespoon.
| full of flour rubbed smooth in a little
cold milk Let it come to boil, Their
serve.-T Toledo Blade.
"A correspondent OF Our Coustr,
Home is in favor of abolishing the
fences. He says: What disfigures 9
farm morep What really does it mort
damaged 1t is impossible to keep the
fields clear of wild carrot, snap-dragon
tansy, live-forever, thistles and hos
of other noxious weeds, when fences
the zig-zag especially, occupy eight to
fifteen feet of what would otherwise b
/ valuable tillage land. The successful
farmer is he who turns every foot o
ground which he owns to good purpose
To make splendid fruit cake, TAXI
three pounds of sugar; three pounds o
butter little over three pounds o
flour; twenty-four eggs; six pounds o.
currants; two pounds of raisins
chopped fine; one pound of citron; on
pound of sweet almonds, blanched ant
cut thin; one pound of lemon peel; on
pound of orange peel; quarter ounce o
mace; quarter ounce of nutmeg; a cul
of fruit syrup. 1t will take four hour
to bake in a moderate oven. Frost witt
almond icing. Household.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-03-28


Chemistry. Practical and Theoretical.
Young gentleman said the lecturer
chemistry, .'coal exposed to the ele-
ments loses ten per cent. of its weight
and heating power. This is due to the
action of the alkai constituents Of"
'.But what if there is a dog sleeping
near the coal, Professor"
None of your levity. young man.
This is q serious matter"
chats what dad'thought when sew
enty two per cent. of his coal pile dis
appeared during three nights of expos
ure. Then he asked my advice as q
student in chemistry, and told him to
buy dog. He bought dog, with bay
window teeth and the string-halt in his
upper lip, and now we don't lose one
per cent of our coal month. That's
the kind of practical chemist | am.
Now go on with your theory. - Chicago
Herald