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Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
Dog and Bird Fight.

A paper called Nature, published in
Paris, has picked up story recently
almost eclipsing that Of the cock and
the bull, for which it cites as an authori-
ty the director of glass factory in the
district of Aniche. This gentleman
had dog and this dog was turned out
to play with other dogs in the open
field behind the factory. 1t was the
time of hard weather, shortly after
the recent snow-storm, and the dog
who was rough-haired terrier, had
not finished his gambol when he was
attacked by whole flock Of birds, des-
cribed by the French paper as crows.
By this probably rocks are ment, for
the crow, as Yarrell informs us, is
solitary bird, found only alone or in
pairs, where as the glass manufacturer
writes that there were one hundred of
the black birds in question in the field
where the dog was, out of which only
about thirty joined in the onslaught.
However, the battle, once begun,
pIOPCu q OuC-SluCti dhdll, udi1 GuC dU-
lacking squadron keeping in front of
the wretched quadruped and the other
half behind him on the flank. The
former, lowering at a height of about
six feet, made dashes from time to time
at the head of the victim, aiming their
beaks at his eyes and at particular
spot in his neck, where they soon es-
tablished an open wound. The I'M
fortunate beast, who in vain attempted
to flee, would have been actually picked
to pieces on the spot had it not been
carried off by boy who came to the
rescue and brought him home in his
arms, while the detachment of perse-
cutors lowered with angry movements
over his head. The dogs life was
saved for the time, but the narrator
adds that a day or two afterward his
wounds became SO dangerous that he
was obliged to have the poor. wretch
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
A GIRL WHO NEARLY THREW
AWAY A HUSBAND.

Alice Crawford stops on the stair and
listens. She hears the sound of singing
in the parlor, and one of the voices
thrills her as no voice has ever done
Kingsley Dunham's voice.
He is singing with her." she says.
and a shadow crosses her face and set
ties in her eyes, making them look as if
tears are not far away. She puts out a
hand with a gesture of repulsion, as if
to put away fate. ''She does not need
his love as I do,' she cries, with bit
ter rebellious feeling at her heart. II
more than half believe she does not
care for it. But he thinks she does.
And she will accept it, while I, who
would value it more than all the world,
or thousand worlds, am left to re-
member and regret that the only mans
love | ever cared for was not for me-"
Then the Outstretched, rebellious
hand drops heavily at her side, and
tears come. Hot passionate tears, fresh
from the heart that is full of the dumb
ache that comes to those who believe
that her love is valued as lightly as a
wayside flower would be by the man to
whom it is given.
Then she listens again. She hears
Mary Grayle's voice, clear and flute
like in its sweetness, but it makes no
such music as that other voice does.
Years may come and 60, but the sound
of thatvoice will linger there forever.
Her heart will be haunted by the ghost
Of a dead but unforgotten love. Hers
will be haunted heart and a haunted
life, she thinks, as she hears Kingsley
Dunham's voice ring out in silver melo-
dy in the song he is singing with Mary
Graylc.
Il am foolish creature,' she says
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
A Remarkable Contribution.

The archives of the present govern
ment contain many curious commune
cations, but none probably possess a
more romantic interest than the follow
ing, which a correspondent of The
Boston Herald was permitted to read
one day recently by treasury depart
ment Official. 1t was a letter which
accompanied large sum of money as
a contribution to the conscience fund.
The writer began by stating that in the
year 1866 he was a passenger on the
steamship Henry Chauncey, New York
to San Francisco. He was telegraph
operator, and under en- gagement to the
California State Telegraph company.
During the voyage he became acquaint-
ed with gentleman who was known
to his fellow-passengers as Charles
Edmund Hastings. A fast friendship
grew up between him and the writer.
Upon their arrival in San Francisco
they put up at the same hotel, and oc-
cupied adjoining rooms. What follow
ed is here given in the writer's own
words: 1.-THE next day 1 reported for
duty. Late in the afternoon I received,
among a number of other kilograms,
one from the chief Inspector of the
postoffice department at Washington,
directing the authorities at San Fran
cisco to look out for one Charles Emm-
ons, who had stolen money to the
amount OF $4,000 while an employee of
the New York postottice. The descript-
ion of Emmons tailed exactly with
that my friend Hastings, and in some
indefinable manner | became convinc-
ed that he and the defaulter were one
and the same person. Upon the i'm
pulse Of the moment slipped the mes
sage into my pocket. When Returned
to the hotel | handed it to Hastings,
and asked him to read it. then told
him my suspicious. Without going too
deeply into particulars, he confessed
everything. 1t was the old story. He
had sunk every dollar he possessed in
Wall street, and in an evil moment had
used the funds of the office until detec
ton stared him in the face. He started
for New Orleans, but, hearing that the
police were on his track, conceived the
daring plan of returning to New York
and embarking from there for Califor
MIA. While search was being made for
him in the south, he was rapidly steam
ing away to the Pacific slope. At the
expiration OF several weeks they
had probably found new clcw, which
had resulted in the sending of
the telegram in question. Hastings
begged me not to expose him, and
promised that under new name and
in a new country he would begin life
over and in a few years make good the
governments loss. Ipromised silence,
and he disappeared that night. I
learned from a mutual friend some
months later that Emmons had gone
to Virginia City, New, and there died of
an incurable disease. A few years ago,
by the death of relative, l came into
possession of what to man of nv
modest desire is an ample fortune. I
desire, therefore, to make restitution
to the government for the amount of
Mr.. Emmons' peculation, in which
have always considered myself an in
direct accomplish. The sum inclosed
is the prinipal and interest to date.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11
ALauphinS Plant.

This is not flower that laughs, but
one that creates laughter, if the printed
stories of travellers are to be believed.
1t grows in Arabia and is called the
laughing plant, because its seeds pro-
duce, effects like those produced by
laughing-gas. The flowers are of a
bright yellow, and the seed-pods are
soft and woolly, while the seeds resem-
bic small black beans, and only two or
three grow in pod. The natives dry
and pulverize them, and the powder, if
taken in small doses, makes the sober
est person behave like circus clown
or mailman, for he will dance, sing,
and laugh most boisterously, and cut
the most fantastic capers, and be in an
uproariously ridiculous condition for
about an hour. When the excitement
ceases the exhibitor of these antics falls
asleep, and when he awakes he has not
the slightest remembrance OF his
frisky doings
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

executed: After this we may expect
soon to hear of a fox assaulted and
done to death by a confraternitv of
geese.-London Globe.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1885-07-11

The working of butter in creameries
is by rolling out, wiping with soft
sponge, continue until the larger part
of the moisture is pressed out, and then
carefully sailing and lightly working in
the salt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29

Rev. james l.. Pierce. of Oxford, Ga.
SAYS; My wife from early girho0d has been
suffering from rheumatism. She has tried
many remedies. and | must frankly say has
derived more benefit from Swifts Specific
than an the others after long and faithful
trial.
Mr.. II. /. Anderson. a prominent business
man of Temple Texas under date of Feb
uary Us. lSS5, writes, I can certify without
hesitation that tine medicine known as
~wii-'- Specific d, the best blood purifier
have ever used.
CaLA.J Brooks, of Round Rock, Texas.
under date of Feb. lis, lSS5, SAYS: ! have
been afflicted with q blood humor and indi-
ge,tou tor fifteen years ] have used vari-
Gus medicines. but with little purpose.
have received more benefit from Swiits Spe-
cihc =. - 81 than anything else have Ia
ken. i, is the to,, blood purifier ON the
market
Rev w.. r.. Eirs. member of the Ala
lama Conference VI. J.. Church. South. SAYS:
Through graft ude ,o the pupriet0rs of
>wilt> Specific and q desire % benefit suf-
D. ring humanity, heartily recommend =. =.
= a- the best remedy have yet found for
rheumatism with which have suffered for
wears. by the Use 0t this medicine I was
enabled t0 resume my pastoral wo-k iu Dc
lober last. for which ] Lad been disabled for
,wo or three year, by rheumatism.
Mr. T. j. Icate. 0i Wacissa, Fla. writes :
Swius Specific has cured a cancer on my
face. and has almost made new man of me-
Treatise ou Blood and skin Diseases mailed
free IuE SWIFT >rE,uic Co.. Drawer g. At
|Irf. frn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
NeIIraIria of the FACE.

Can't. Tohn Orr, Pennington, Miss, has
been n most intense sufferer from facial
neuralgia TOR over twenty years. He has
had seventeen operations performed on
the nerves-that is, had them divided, cut
off close % tie bone from which they
emerge. But his never did him any goodi
the most cV,rucidling pain continued
without the least interruption. lie often
wished for death 10 relieve him oil inc IN,
f,'erab'e pain. The BEST physicians failed
10 relieve him They in-l!y advised nm
n -,.-,it ID. y ir.man N Miller, at the
s.. les a. 4, New Orleans, when
he'd They prescribed PERUNA, ana
in less tan 4 month WIS entirely relieved
ortbe p1:n. Before consulting these doc
TORS the least touch to any part of his face
or nose would cause The most fearful PAIN,
while now he can blow his nose and wipe
his face without the least fear OF pain.
The CAPTAIN Is grateful beyond measure
for this unexp ,cted and unhODed torresult.
Mr.. Elizabeth kcnnerOS Laurel street,
New Orleans. has been one Of the great
est sufferers from Neuralgia of the face
duri1r the past year that we have ever
heard Of From morning to night, and
from night to morning, there was one
constant, racking, tearing, burning pam,
cytcnaingclcar around her head and deep
down through every muscle, tooth and
hone in her face. No rest and no sleep.
All physicians failed 70 relieve her, as
well as all remedies. She was constantly
in the most agouizine despair. She called
-, d. Hartman. who said the cause was
chronic caarrh lie prescribed PERUNA
main has Left her.
She feels like another person and can eat
heartily and sleep soundly.
Mrs. c. J. Miles, Gllipolis, O., writes:
"DR. 5. p. HARTMAN " Co., Columbus
o. Nv affection has been rheumatism, To-
Gated i'm the right arm and shoulder, oil
more than two wears standing, and after
irving a great many remedies without any
relief I commenced the use of PERUNA,
which. after using three bottles, found
decided change for the better. contln-
ned TO use it and now feel entirely we'll.
Huldah Ward, Wellston, o., writes: u
have been afflicted for years with that
dreaded disease, catarrh. tried great
many different kinds Of medicine, but to
no effect. I commenced taking your Pc
RrrNA about nine months ago; have TAX
en- about ten bottles. 1t is doingme much
good. By its continued use / hope to be
entirely cured"
DR.. A. B. Loveioy, Dadeville, Ala,
writes: Il have fine run on your Pc
RrNA and MANALIN. Please send me a
lou of books. The Ills of Life"
Pr-Rr-NA is sold by all druggisCs. Price ST.
per bottle. six bottles $500. If you cannot <
it from your druggist, We will send it on recei
of regular price We prefer you buy it fro
your druggist. but If he hasnt il do not be pc
,uaded 90 try something else, but order fro
us 90 once as ERECTED.
S b. HARTMAN IL Co,
Columbus O..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MIL,
Formerly POrteI;S Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
"Porters Factory" which in days gone by en-
ioyed almost a national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the I'M
dersigned. Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and it is
our expectation to maintain the reputation OF
the mill and to meet the demand of the public
for frst-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J. J. JOBE Il co.
Post Ofice-Ripon, jefferson County, W. Va
J.. J. lobe & Bro. will continue to operate the
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de
hvered there
April, 80, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
CONNECTIONS.

At Hagerstown, Md, with the Western Mary
land Railroad TO and from Baltimore, Frederick
Emmittsburg Gettysburg, Penmar Waynes-
boro, Pa, and points on Western Maryland
Railroad and its branches.
With Cumberland Valley Railroad TO q from
Harrisburg, Carlisle. Shippensbnrg, Chambers
burg, Mercersburg Martinsburg, and points on
the Cumberland Valley Railroad and branches
Also TO and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest and Boston, New York, Philade-
phia and North and East.
AT Shenandoah Junction. w Va, with Main
Line of Baltimore and Ohio TO and from Wash
ington.
At Waynesboro Junction, Va. with CheSa.
peake and Ohio Railway TO ana from Green
brier White sulphur Springs and Richmond,
No. makes close connection with c. a .. Il.
r. East and West bound trails. No. makes
close connection West bound.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch of
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad.
AT Buchanan. with Main Line of Rich-
mOnd and Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk and Western Rail-
road.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Boyce Station, for Wildwood and Winohes.
ter, Virginia. At Troutville for Fincaste
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
1855 Drug Trade 1895
AISQUITEI ~ co.
Druggists,
Court-House Square, Charlestown,

COurt-H House square, CharlestoWh,
DEALERS in Drugs Chemicals, Paints Oils,
- Window Glass, Patent Medicines, Soaps,
Perfumeles, Hair, Nail ana Tooth Brushes,
Druggists Sundries and Fancy Goods.
We respectfully call the attention of our Gus
toners and the public to our large and well Sc
lected Stock of all articles usually kept in first
class Drug store With increased facilities for
bushes and enlarged stock we are prepared to
serve the public with all goods in our line at
reasonable figures. We are prepared to supply
country physicians with all articles they need
at the most moderate prices.
Our Book and Stationery department has
been well stocked and we are offering special
inducements on goods in this line.
A full line of Tobacco Segars, and Smoking
Tobacco always on hand. We are headquarters
for John Lucas & Cos Liquid Paints-any
quantity of all colors from To- to gal. cans
always in stock.
January /, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
Jefers:n Steam Saw Mill,
Uarlcstora Vest Ia.
JOHN MCKNIGHT,
PROPRIETOR.
HICKORY. WALNUT,
BIBLE DEPOSITORY.

Through the kindness of Mr.. Geo. II. Hagley
the Bible Depository of the Charlestown and
Vicinity" branch of the American Bible So
ciety' has been established in the store of Mr.
Haglcy, ON the y. w. corner of Washington
and Charles streets, CharlestOwn.
A large and varied assortment Of Bibles anC
Testaments, of different sizes and prices, will be
kept constantly on hand and sold by Mr. Hag
ley at cost-the profit is looked for in the read
ing and study of Gods word by all who pur
chase. In cases of necessity Bibles will be dis
tributed without price.
The public is cordially invited to cali and eX
anime our Depository of Bibles dc.
y. ;. WHITE,
Hon. WM. L. WILSON. President
Secretary
Oct y 1SSl-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
.PEESS .EYELEs HICKS

HAS taken the room on Charles street, in
II rear of residence of y. S White, Esq
where she will do DRESS MAKING and FAM
lily SEWING in good style and at reasonable
charges She will be pleased to have the pat
ronage Of the ladies OF the town and vicinity
and will strive TO render satisfaction.
April "A 1854
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29

HnrEp,. Nh0n.

rTNFIE BARBER shop one door West Of Carter
4 House has been reftted andhandsonelv
furnished with improved Chairs dc. aud will
be conducted by Samuel Brown. Customers
are assured of cleanliness in all the appoint
ments. and comfortable, prompt and courteous
attention. SAMUEL BkONN'
August IS, 1884
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.

Pullman Sleeper daily, on Express No 3, New
York 10 Savanna. Ga, via Harrisburg, and Roa-
noke. and Washington 10 New Orleang with
out change via b. & o. railroad and Shenandoah
Junction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
Notice.

Thos. G. Rust hereby notifies the citizens OF
Charestown and vicinity that he has "a new
and improved Steam Feather Renoyator which
he intends to put into operation at once. 1t
removes all moth and cleans the feathers and
makes them as good rs new. Can renovate
from 5to 30 pounds at time. Prices of Reno
waiting s. 80 for Bed, Bolster and two Pillows
without Bolster and Pillows, 500
Ii will also remove moth from Blankets,
Clothing and Brussels Carpet. shop on Con-
gress ST.. next door 90 residence, near Baptist
Church Respectfully,
April -. ISS4. T. G. RUST.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
TO the PubEtc.

I HAVE in stock some superior brands OF
L Whi>6eys, among them o Sour Mash Ken
lucky Whis6ey highly recommended as una
dulterated and pure
Nov. - JOHN >. YESTERDAY x co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29

5000, 004 send 5s's 5sen s p6as s% o@j
by mail YOU will get free package of goods of
large value, that will start you in work that
will at once bring you in money faster than
anything else ia America All about the 500, .
900 in presents with each box. Agents wanted
everywhere. of either sex, of all ages, for all
the time, or spare time only, to work for US at
their own homes. Fortunes for all workers alb
solutely assured. Don't delay. ii. HALLETr
Co., Portland, Maine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
A'irainia FIRE gre55.
G4THEREp RERE - III.

some Young women In Pueblo, Mexico
are publishing q paper called the Ao,her-'o-
Law.
Miss Mamie Hin, daughtTofGen. D. II.
Hill, teaches painting in young ladies
school at Washington.
Il will take three year, aud s6ooooo To-
clear away che debris of .he Flood Rock eN-
plosion i'm New York bay.
Little Jack: MY mammals new fam Is
haud-painted" Little Dick "Pooh who
cares Our whole fence ISL
The man whose wife woke hm up in
church by sticking q pin m him says he
doesn't Ike such pointed suggestions
Thenumber OF prisoners sentenced Tor -ie
In Illinois since it became State some huu-
drcd and fity-two men and one woman
The corn crop of the country the present
wear is estimated at l.99ooooooo bushels an
increase of l95. O0o0 900 bushels. ornear H. per
cent
The winter wood and coal should De laid
mNithout delay If theuyo~ur viii peunit
The priceso these commod.icsdo"at t..H
the fall season.
Thenumber of florists iu thc Uulted>u,c
is put at s .o0o. who produce 5ooooooo plants
yearly. 10000 roses were grown iu the
winter of ISIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
for Remf.

FI'HE dwelling connected with the First Ma
/ toual Bank, now occupied by the Cashier,
viii be for rent from April LIST, lSS5. For
terms apply NJ the Bank
March i, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
NIT AND RUMOR.


To church each fair one goes;
The old 20 there to close their eyos,
The young 90 eye their clothes.
A great hardship-An iron steamer.
Beats the wor.d-tbe imrecunious tramp.
Opening the season-uucoycri1g mus
ard pot.
Beef tongue and oStail soup make both
ends meat
Loves sacrifce-takiug the smaller plate
Of ice cream.
The sky, unlike man, is most cheerful
when blucst
A morally conducted family should have
aa upright piano.
Where ignorance is bliss it is folly 20
snow you are fool.
A painting Is called rare work sometimes
because It is not well done.
An obedieut farmers wife is ike good
Yacht because she obeys The tiIler.
For a street cleaner tLat will do its work
thoroughly we suggest "a mad dog.
Wheua man sees double it is eyidsace
'-.'' DIS s''s''' '''' '''' ''''.''7 ''
one swallow does not make a spring
in'' depends oi'" '''" ''''' '''' ''''''' 49,
WHY i-a tbjef iu the garnet like an hon-
esq mau. Because ae Is above ooiNs wrong
Before a man settles down beshou'd set
tie up, and before a m"" -e'L'e7 up '' must
settle down.
Why Is a man up stairs beating ms '@'ii''
hSe CHRISTIAN BECAUSE N' u ABOVE '''''S
" '"o a'''ou'
some people are wiling To- he good ID lney
are well pald Tor Do V''gr' prefer '' '
good ior nothing.
Ne'-r wait io' d 'hins 10 'ar' up O'
and turn 1t UP Yourself IL takes less '''''
and Is 'urer 10 Toe done
sam Jones says. " Next TO pretty wo-
man love fast horse. And who does
not. Next To- pretty woman eve" $40"
horse Ism so o''.
what is lake. asked the teacher A
bright little Irish boy raised his hand.
swell, Mickey, what Is it'' sure i'.S a
hole in the ki,tle' mun..
"Ob, where does beauty l.nger.' demands
Quaker city poe,ess. As usual thing
she fingers in the parior until her mother
has cleaned up the Sltchen.
"Why comes NOT my love to me-. asks
poe-e-s in q Chicago newspaper II we
might bc allowed To- reply it wa, probably
because he bad seen her before.
Doctor" said man, 81 am oyerworked.
must have rest. What would you advise
me 90 io.' Join the knights OF Labor
and quit work, the doctor replied.
Timely observation-disclosures: Why did
YOU strike my doge Ieouly shifted at you,"
Visitor ~WeH captain. YOU don't expect
me 90 wait JilI be has had taste of me- do
you:'
Hungry guest-How {, ,hi-s l ordered a
-,eak and a poached egg. ] see the egg.
but vhe,es the steak Sable attendant
OATS an right. -aL. De steak ann undah
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29

HET ID for working people. Send 10
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that will put you in the way Of making more
money in a few days than you ever thought
possible at any business. Capital not required.
You can live at home and work in spare time
only. or all the time All of both sexes, of all
ages. grandly successful. 30 cents to - easily
earned every evening That all who want work
may test the business we make this unparelled
offer: To all who are not well satisfied we will
send 81 to pay for the trouble of writing US.
Full particulars. directions, etc, sent free I'M
menSe pay absolutely sure for all who start at
once Don't delay. Address SrINsoN * Co.,
Portland Maine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
:. ROugh on COrnS. .

Palpitation, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness
Indigestion, Headache, Sleeplessness cured by
wells Health Remover
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-10-29
LANDRETH'- SEEDS

WE have just opened fresh stock Of Lam
w dreths Seeds Now and during the en-
tire season we will be prepared to furnish our
customers and the public everything they may
want in this line at the most reasonable prices
Feb. 5, So. AlSQUITH co.