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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
A CASE WITHOUT A PARALLEL.

In that horrible railroad disaster at Ashta-
bula, Ohio, which everyone remembers, Mrs.
+. NJ. Coulter was hurled through the bridge
Messrs. Moody Il Sankey's associate, the sweet
singer, =. =. Bliss, was killed, and she so badly
injured and her nervous system shocked
that chronic hystcra followed. She was sent
to private asylum, where, ritter long treat
ment, she was pronounced incurable. Four
years ago friend sent her bottle of DR..
Flowers Nerve Pills The effect was like
magic II bottles were taken, and Mrs. COul-
ter was thoroughly cured.
For Sale by WELLS & RICHARDSON co,
Price, $l,O0 per Bottle, 6 Bottles, $500,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

az had a severe case of Liver Complaint with
hahitual constipation my appetite would be good
C3c day and poor the next, my eyes showed evil
Gsnce Of Juundce, and had tired, uncomforta-
he feeling; bought one bottle Of Browns Sar-
,aHari.la 1t regulated my liver and bowels 80
'i.t their action is as good as ever. My general
':.@l II now good l owe it all to the use of
Browns Sarsaparilla.
Hon. b. B. THOMAS,
Treas. Penobscot Co., Bangor, Ne"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
RAILROAD PRESIDENTS TESTIMONY.

Col. Thos. Ascot, for years President of
the great Pennsylvania X. r., said just before
his sudden death, in answer to Il question ,
There is but one DR.. Flower, and il will be II
century before there is another, and the one
medicine for Liver and stomach troubles, and
the general system, is his Liver and stomach
SanatiVc."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
YOUR LIVER

Secrctcs the bile end is one of the most important
organs Of the human system. Jaundice, In
digestion, Dyspepsia, Foul Stomach, vari-
able Appetite, Sallow Complexion,
Constipation and all the ills that
accompany them, are indica-
tons of Liver Complaint.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
The President and Cabinet will Attend
Grants Funeral-ConsulsR Retained.

WASHINGTON, July 3O.-The Cabinet
meeting today was attended by all the
members. Reference was made to the
Grant obsequies and it was decided that
the President and all the members of his
Cabinet would attend the funeral cere-
monies in New York city
The President has decided to retain the
following United States consuls on ac-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
a Houston Anecdote.

A prominent member of the Houston
Tex, bar, and an old friend of General
Sam Houston, tells the following char
acteristic anecdotc of the great Texan:
1.-The last time | met General Sam
Houston was travelling with him in
the stage from Hallettsville to Navasota.
He amused me with his anecdotes all
day, and toward evening said: But
now, my young friend, | am growing
old. / have buried the t%omahawk. /
have even forgiven Richardson, of the
NeWS, and Gushing, of the TeLeg,aph,
and | wouldn't lay the weight of n
feather on their backs-unless there
was tar there to make it stick The
two editors mentioned had been, and
still were, bitter political enemies of the
old hero of San Jacinto. "3Bost0n Post.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
WALL STREET BEARS.
How They Operate the Markets and
Twist" the Bulls.

How They Operate the Markets and
Twist" the Bulls.
Brokers and operators are bears"
when they have sold stock, and partic-
ularly stock which they did not cwn,
contracting to deliver it at some future
time. They are then ''short OF the
market" The disposition of the bear
is to pull things down. The Wall Street
bear is often found cunning a stock
by putting forth all his strength and
craft to break down the price. and es-
pecially when aware that a certain
house IS heavily loaded and can not
resist his attack. He ''buys in by
purchasing stock to meet a short
contract, or to return borrowed stock:
covers, or ''coyers his shorts. 'by buy
ing stock TO fulfill his contract on the
day of delivery. This is a self-protective
measure, and is called covering short
sales" A drop in the price Of a
stock is to n bear the next best thing to
a break" He reioices in an or
market wnen prices fall. He sells
out a man by forcing down the price
OF a stock that the person is carrying
so low that he is obliged 10 let It 20.
and perhaps to fail. He groans Justify
when the bulls get a twist ON the
shorts by artifcially raising prices.
and squeezing or compelling the
bears to settle at ruinous rates. Neither
bull nor bear is an altogether
safe "crittcr' The latter. however. is
reputed to be about four times as mis-.
chieyous as the former. inasmuch as he
rudcly sells another mans property.
whereas the bull contents himself with
carrying his own.
The bear occasionally finds himself
in a corner where IL Is impossible TO
buy the stock of which he Is ''sfort."
and which he must deliver AZ "a speci.
fed time. lie growls and begs. but
must pay what the .hOlders Of lis con
tracts are willing 20 accept Some ne.
lief is Afforded by a 'Got up or the
withdrawal from the market of the
clique. or pool, VS. on combination Of
operators that cOrnercd him. a ",ruraI
in the pool is the revelation OF it.
secrets by ono of its members. and n
leak in the pool IS when one of the
parties sells ont his interest without the
knowledge Of the others. Either form
OF detection Yields some mitigation TO
the bears suferings. m Hhcat en- in
HIrDCT'S M0gIziue
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
Lead Poisoning at Sea.

The Paris Municipal Laboratory has
received a report concerning an cpl
demic of lead-poisoning which recently
happened on a Norwegian vessel coming
from Cadiz. Several of the crew exhib.
tied symptoms of lead-poisoning, and
the vessel vas put into port in New
York. The Captain and several of his
men were sent to the hospital at Couey
Island. Two men died; the others re-
covered, after suffering severely. The
affair was investigated, and it was ascer-
tanned that impure drinking water was
the cause of the catastrophe. The ships
tank was painted inside with red lead;
the water became of a yellowish color.
The Municipal Laboratory has issued a
recommendation to landlords and all
persons who have cisterns or water
reservoirs that resin or tar, dissolved in
turpentine or benzine, should,b be used for
painting them. 1t appears that in Paris
and its suburbs a great many cisterns
are painted with pigment containing
lead.-BrttiSh Medical Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
Cause for Rejoicing.

CINcINNATI.-The Times star says: "a
remarkable discovery made last winter is
attracting widespread interest. As it in
wolves "A most important question-that of
public health-it is being discussed 10y emf
nent physicians and public men. 1t is
shown conclusively that throat and lung
troubles can be cured without resorting TO
the use of morphia or opium-ospecially
dangerous in the case of children as ar
resting development, and poisoning the
system. The Governor Of Maryland and
all the officials of that State endorse the
remedy; the State chemist Of Delaware
pronounces IL the purest and most effect
i've, and hospitals and charitable %institu-
tons in Philadelphia and other cities use
IL with remarkable results. The remedy
which is only twenty five cents "a bottle, is
Red Star Cough Cure. 10 is purely vego-
table; IL contains no poison or narcotics,
and Is a positive cure.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
a HINDOO FUNERAL.
The Searching and Ultimate submerging OF
"a oman Corpse.

"a oma Corpse.
A bed of straw was spread close by
the bank, and the corpse laid upon il.
The body was wrapped from head to
foot in a red cotton rag. Then more
straw was piled upon the body and a
very little wood upon that, after which
one of the relatives touched a lighted
down upon their heels in a group TO
windward Of the pile, and chatted so
cially while they watched il burn. The
wind was strong. and IL burned iiercely
for about three minutes, and hen very
moderately for about ten more, by the
end of which time the fuel was all con
sumed. Then the mourners arose. dip
ped water from the river and drowned
out the fire; the corpse lay there almost
intact, and we all saw that il was Il
woman. The limbs were drawn up
and the face c%outorted, the hair was
burned away, and the entire remains
were black and hideous, yet only the
skin and hair were burned. Presently
one mourner put n stout stick under the
neck, another put another stick under
the hips, and at the word the carcass
was tumbled over the edge of the bank,
and fell into the water with n loud
splash. A few yards further down IL re-
appeared at the surface for n moment;
upon which one of the cremators reached
out with his stick and pushed it under,
after which we saw it no more. Not
more than ten yards below hat we saw
the heads of two large gaviais that
floated at the surface, watching the pro-
ceedings with evident interest. -TtOo
Years ia Tie Junqie.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
A SENATOR comnaclaon.

a good story is told Of Senator In
gals, Of Kansas, Ga native Of Essex
County Mass when hc was 60 Fortress
Monroe lie was sitting on the pier
one evening, looking with his near.
sighted eyes into the ripping water and
~descantinQ ON the change between this
mpOnl scene aud hot and busy CITY fiic
.Is 30 possible said somebody. with
keen recollection Of his ruling charac
teristc, that man is ever ANYTHING but
cool, Eyes said the Senator. over
hearing the remark. sonnet mes. am
Ike a negro heard ~preachinQa sermor
on the Judgment Day he described
me hnal conhagrat.on, all the tcrrOrs Of
judgment and hnally excIaim I'd. Yes
brother y, Heaven will pass away. and
sea and air, and, brether 70 CAS- "a clima0
Will pass away. too a" Ben. Peyle,l
iOVre, We Bo.ion Budget
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

A curious public house is among
the latest attractions in Paris. Ii is
called La Taverne du Bagne. The walls
are hung with paintings representing
the horrors of convict life. interspersed
with portraits of notorious Communists.
All the walters are dressed in convict
uniform, and wear the chains and bOu-
lets of the regular forcnt. The landlord
is Citoyen Maxine Lisbonne, one of the
leaders OF the instruction of 1871.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
"FESTINA LENTE."

blessings on thce, little man,
Hasten slowly as o can
Iotter nimbly ON your tramp
With the tcn-cent speedy stamp.
Thou art boss-the business man
Postals writes for thee TO scan.
And the man who writes with spced1
Gets IL, i'm his mind, indeed
All. tho msp who penned the note
Wasted ten cents when ne wrote.
And the girl for IL will walt
At the window, by the gate,
In the doorway, On the street,
List ming for thy footsteps fleet:
But her check will flush aud pale
Till IL comes by regular mail,
lndorScd I'M boyish hand so Ound
No such number-can't be found"
oh, ~ words could but destroy,
Thou would'st perish. postal boy.
oh, for b~oyhood's easy way,
Messenger That sleeps all day.
Or reads, from rise 10 set OF sun,
The UccIdy Terror ON the run.
For your sport the band goes by:
for your porch, the lamp post hight;
For vour pleasure, on the street
Dogs are lighting, drums are beat;
For your sake the boylsh fray,
O~rgan-grindor,
Trucks for your convenience arc;
For your case the bobtail car.
Every place and everywhere
YOU o not wanted. you are there.
Dawdltng, idling. lott ring scampl
Seest thou this ten-ccnt stamp
Stay thou not for book or toy;
Haste, Vamosc, ~skedaddlc, boyl
tHe tlies around the corner for lunch. GOO,
TO sleep, wakes up and forgcts who gave hin
the letter, where IL was going. what he did
with IL, and returns to the wrong man TO sa,
he delivered IL and that the man said /
was All right.')-R. j. Burdette, IN BROOKLYN
Eagle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
Browns Little .Inl,n.

"Why, Brown, how short your coat is,p
said Jones one day TO his friend Brown,
VINO wittily replied: "Yes; but 10 viii be
long enough before / get another,O Some
men spend so much for medicines that
neither heal nor help them, that new
clothes is with them like angels visits
few and far between. Internal fevers,
weakness OF the lungs, s%hortness Of breath
and lingering coughs, soon Weld to the
magic influence of hat royal remedy, Or.
X. V. Pierce's "Golden Medical Discovery
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

The former proprietor Of Dr. Saqe's Ca
tarrh Remedy for years made n standing,
public offer BOO al American newspapers OF
500 reward for % case Of catarrh that he
could not cure. Tho present proprietors
ronewed this offer. All the druggists
sell this Remedy, together with the
" Douche," and oil other appliances adj
viged 90 be- used I'm connection with a. No
cat0rrh patient vs. longer able ~ say 81
can not be cured" You got 500 in case Of
faiiurn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

Miss Tennie G. Clanin, formerly a
noted New York character, was married
recently, in London. { o Mr.. Frederick
Cook, a wealthy merchant. Her sister,
Victoria G.. Woodruff. was married
some time ago TO John Biddleph Martin,
"a banker, and wealthy, of course. Miss
Clailin's husband bears the title of
Visconte dc Monserate. bestowed by the
King Of Portugal, in which country he
owns the estate of Cintra, opposite Lis
bonn. y. Tribune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

The betrothed bride of aSpringfield
mar objects to marrying him while i'm
mourning for the death of a relative,
and he has waited t~hirty-live years for
an interval in her grief, so close together
have been the bcreavements. N. y.
Sun.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

TIE VoLTA1C BELT CO., Of Marshall, Mich.
offer TO send their celebrated ELECrRo-Vo1e
TAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 30 days, to men young OF old
afflicted with nervous debility, loss Of vital
ity and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu-
matism,nouralgia paralysis and many 9TH
or diseases. Complete restoration 20 health.
vigOr, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in.
CURED, as 80 days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet, free.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

The Emperor of Russia travels in
railroad cars that once belonged to Ma
poleon Ill, but they have been greatly
improved and are said to be the finest
in the world.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
Queer names hail from the b,

Queer names hail from the Basque
provinces of Spain. Two officials in the
Treasury Department mt Madrid, who
claim Basque descent. call themselves
respectively Don Epifanio Mirurzurur-
dunduaY Iengotide and Don Juan
Nepomuceno de observation-disclosures
gOOeaccOCcha.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

. Structure Of the urothra ira It's
worst forms, speedily cured by our now
and improved methods. Pamphlets, rof-
erences and oerms, w threo-ceut stamps.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
G63 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

Every county, save one, in Massa-
chusetts-Franklin, and that has male
~ascendency of only seventy-fomr--has a
greater number of females than males.
-BOStOn journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

A ROMANTIC story-the one in which
your best girl hves.-Doprdie Breeze.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

PrKE'sTOOTHACHE DROPS cure In minute, 25c
Glcnu's sulphur Soap heals and beauties. 25c.
oERMAN Conn REMOVER kills Corns A. BunIona.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

AN Omaha man advertises for a buggy
horse What strange tastes some people
have hfcqg1 Man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

a TRANSFORMATION that is really Won
deriul-When n horse is turned into a
nnsIuIn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

3 months treatment for tOc. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. Sold by druggists
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

TEs be't Nina 81 servants for hotels
tEs-sEpeTiepced
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

THE immediate delivery svstem-Your
money or VOnr Mfn.-BoaLOn CnMrier.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

A MAN with a noisy dog calls him
Tree" because all the bark is on the
outside.-Ou City Derrick.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27
1T Is only natural that young ladies
should pane for a spruce young man.


THE bee, after all, works only three hours
n day. He Is a great deal like many other
buzlers. There Is a deal of cell about his
labor.-M J. hdepe"dcHL
= "WHAr is the matter with the babvy''
asked q lady Of a little girl, whose baby
brother she had understood 90 be atling.
"Oh, nothiu' much" was the answer.
Hes only hatchin' tecth."- H0rper's B1-
20r.
= FoVD motber-Are you better. my deory
Little Enig-f dunno. Is the jelly an gomez
"Hc3." "Well, j guess then, Pm we'll
enough 70 get up''-Goi1e D1ys.
"WuL you miss m. when I'm pono?''
sang Alfonso in the parlor. mo" nond-
ishly whispered the old man 10 himself
around tho corner OF the house; cant I'm
try not 20 miss you when your going" he
added as lac cooked bis gun Tid- Bts.
or course we do not wish 10 prevent
ladies calling upon us, but will merely
meut nu tho fact that thore are mice bon our
editorial room8.-Lo,cet Cuieco.
THE chorister who was tossed over tho
fence by o bull was willing Go conccje that
for once he got tho wrong Pitch IDHkers
G1seiie.
Tng forest foliage resembles the drunk
ards nose, iuuHmIch as it grows worry red
before the fell. BDstgn Post.
a FOREMAN Of n printing Office has ono
qualification for q character actor-ho
usually "mqkes up" welL-H1rtfOrd SIM
dQg journal.
a rAwvBRoKeR would make a poor
pitcher, as any good umpire would call
three balls on bin to start with.-SL PQnt
Her1td.
WHEN you see q counterfeit coin on tho
sidewalk always pickit up. You are liza
Die 20 arrest 30 you Try 10 pass it-DetrOtt
Past
MAN non seek the truth but they
don't soom % give II away when they find
it-LOWCH citizen,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

MANY men seek the truth, but they
don't soom % give Il away when they find
it-LODCH clifton
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

a r~AwNBRoKgR would make a poor
pitcher, as any good umpire would call
three balls on bin TO start with.-SL P0ut
Usr0if.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

WIEN you see a counterfeit coin on tho
sidewalk always pickit up. You are liza
bic 20 arrest 90 you Try 10 pass it.-DetrOt
Past
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

TuR forest foliage resembles the drunk
ards nose, innsmlch as it, grows worry rcd
before the foil Bgsfgu Post.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

a FOREMAN Of "a printing office has ono
qualification for n character aCtor-ho
usually "mqkes upD welL-H1rtfOrd SIM
dQY Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

fence bv o. bull was willing Go co1crde that
for once he got tho wrong Pitch IoHkers
Lu.rffr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

or course we do not wish 10 prevent
ladies calling upon us, hut will merely
meut 1u tho fact that thore are mice iu our
editorial rOOmB.-LOircu CifisrV.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

HOME STUDY. Bookkeeping, Business
10 WI Forms, Pcnmauship. Arithmetic. Short
hand. eics groughytaug hyIuall. Circulars free.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

THE bee, after all works only three hours
n day. lie Is a great deal like many other
buyers. There is a deal of cell about his
labOr.-N. y. ~HldepcBdcHL
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-27

y "WHAT is the matter with the babyy''
asked q lady Of a little girl, whose baby
brother she had understood 60 be atling.
"Oh, nothiu' much" was the answer.
Hes only hatchin' teeth. ~ Holper's Ba-
gur
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-18

account, and when the Lord took her 10
himself it was probably for the best. The
mourners returned home, glad it was
over, but then, they felt that they owed
this mark OF respect to the chorister.
And the wind continued to play with
the faded leaves, and they rustled and
danced and hoped along the long avenue
like animated beings until they reached the
wall, where they lay gathered in little
ridge
AT night it began to freeze, and the snow
beginning to descend in large soft flakes,
formed smooth white coverlet over little
Madame Bruvad's grave. The wind
swept over it, signing and moaning, each
sharper blast sounding like cry Of dis
tress. But little Madame Bruvald Law
safely sheltered from all the rude blasts Of
this world.-K B.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-18
WOman's National Press AssO-
citation.

One of the important results of the Ex-
position to Womon is the formation of a
Woman's National Press Association,
The disadvantages under which the woman
journalists have labored during the expo
5ltion have given shape to what has long
been an underlined need that women Journal
lists should be organized for mutual help
and information, Upon the arrival of Mrs.
Marion Mcbride, superintendent of the
Woman's Press Department at the New
Orleans Exposition, the organization was
eff cted. Mrs. E. j. Nicholson, owner and
publisher of the Picayune, was elected
president, and Mrs. Marion Mcbride, of
the Boston Post, secretary. On Saturday,
May l6, at another meeting, the object of
the association was defined on the following
platform:
The object of the organization of the
Woman's National Press Association is to
provide a medium of communication be-
tween the journalists Of this country, and
to secure all the benefits that will result
from organized effort. Such information
as is continually needed by writers will
always be rendered available, and new
avenues will be opened to individuals for
journalistic work.
Innumerable benefits will arise from
mutual help and encouragement.
One aim of the association is to forward
the interest of the working women OF this
country in every possible way. The COM
bined action of women newspaper writers
must be very effective in this object.
A cordial invitation is rendered to all
women journalists in this country and
abroad, to identify themselves with this
organization. Names may be forwarded
with credentials to Mrs. E. J. Nicholson,
Picayune, New Orleans, La, or to Mrs.
Marion Mcbride, Boston Post, Boston,
Mass.
E. J. NICHOLSON, Pres't
MARION MCBRIDE, Sec'y.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-07-18

Miss Mary f. Seymour well known
stenographer and law reporter Of New
York city, managing large 8tenograPhic
business, and employing ten assistants
has been appointed commissioner Of deeds
for New Jersey, by the governor of that
State.