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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
DIED..

At his residence in Louisville Page county,
Va. on Friday. September 25th. 1885. after u
brief illness Of Bilious Cramp Collie. Mr..
CLARENCE HUNTSBERRY-brotlle
of Messrs. D. s. Hughes. W. T. Mauck. Adam
Young and Fcnton Griffith, of this place and
vicfnity-agcd about 2S years.
In Shephcrdstown. on Friday, September
IS. of paralysis, Mr.. ABRAM HARRIS, in tile
Soth year of his age.
In Shcphcrdstown. on Monday. September
81. Of consumption. Mrs. ELIZA MARGARET
GREENWOOD. wife of Mr.. j. w. Greenwood.
in the 62d year of her age.
At his residence in AIiddIeway. on the 22d
inst. DAVID FARNSWORTH, aged SO years,
months and IS days
AT the residence of Julius C. Holmes. in
CharlestOwn. Monday morning. September
2lst. 1885. ROBERT HOLMES SEAL, son of
Charles E. and Georgia R. Seal, aged z years.
In Winchester, on September 18th. 1885.
of consumption. Miss A5 MES D. HAYNIE.
daughter of the late George Haynic, aged is
years.
At Houston, Texas. Sept. 23d. 1885. Major
BENJAMIN a. Bolts, formerly of Fred
ericksburg, Va, in the 55th year of his age
AT the residence of his father, Mr.. J. +.
Webster. in Miami. Saline county. Mo. SEN
TENDER 23d 1885. THOMAS LACY WEBSTER
grandson of Mr.. Thos. D. Webster, of this
place-Ngcd 10 years, 3 months and II days.
Safe i'll the arms of Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
County Items.

From the Shepherdstown Registe,
we clip the following items:
Susie Sigler, the little girl who was
so badly burned on her fathers ca
nal-boat near Shepherdstown last
week, died the day after she received
her injuries.
Charlestown will be 100 years old
in October, 1886. The good people
of that place will then have an OPP
portunity of showing what they can
do in the way of a Centennial cele-
bration. Try your hand, ncigEbor,
and let us see what you can do. 1t
is local affair and not county cell
ebration. and all the glory will be
your own.
[Charlestown, we are assured, will
prove equal to the emergency. 9th
erwise we will send up a Macedonian
cry to our good brethren of Shep-
herdstown, and then we know success
will be reduced to a certainty.]
DIr. Henry Shepherd and wife were
summoned to Lexington, Virginia, on
Sunday morning last, to see their
son, Henry, who had but recently en-
tered the Virginia Military Institute
and was reported badly beaten by the
older students and perhaps seriously
injured. They returned on Monday
night and brought their son home
with them, who shows the marks of
very rough treatment at the hands of
the older students.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
Supreme Court.

In this court the following decisions
were announced last Saturday:
Snyder ct al. Us Smith & Co., from
Marion county. Opinion by Woods
decree of Circuit Court affirmed.
Lloyd Us Kyle, from Wetzcl coun-
ty. Opinion by Snyder; appeal dis
missed as improvidentIy awarded.
Ayers as Blair ct al, from Ritchie
county. Opinion by Snyder; decree
reversed and cause remanded.
Exchange Bank Us Boylan, from
Lewis county. Opinion by Snyder ;
judgment by Circuit Court affirmed.
Fishers heirs Us Camps heirs, from
Lewis county. Opinion by Green
decree of Circuit Court affirmed.
Poole Us Dilworth, from Taylor
county. Opinion by Green; decree
of Circuit Court affirmed.
Harris as Hauser, from Ritchie
county. Opinion by Green; appeal
dismissed as improvidentIy allowed.
Kemblc as Cresap, from Preston
county. Opinion by johnson; decree
reversed, injunction dissolved and
bill dismissed.
Mccoy Us Beassett, from WetzeI
county. Opinion by johnson; dc,
cree of Circuit Court affirmed.
Shen. Val. Bank rs Shirley ct al.
from Jefferson county. Opinion by
johnson; decree of Circuit Court
reversed and cause rcmanded.
Adjourned until next Friday morn
ing, when the term will end.
By giving your cows Days Horse
Powder, you can increase the flow
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

THE ASYLUM COMMISSIONERS DR..
A. II. Kunst, one of the members of
the Commission appointed during the
last session of the Legislature, to Sc
lect proper location for an additional
hospital for the insane, will leave here
on Monday next, to attend the final
meeting of the Commission. The
Commissioners will firstgo to Charles
town, in Jefferson county, then to
Berkeley Springs, in Morgan county,
and from thence to Mason City, Ma
son county. Their report will then
be made up and submitted to the Elk
ecutivc.-IKeston Democrat Sept. 90.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
OF West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, $


Clerks Office of the County Court.
The following is n List of Deeds admitted TO
record in said Office, during the week ending
September 90, 1885.
!. James ". Ransom to N. s. White. Trustee
for Sarah Sloan and others. Deed of Trust,
dated September ed, 1885; conveying $50 Acres
of Land. Date of Record, Sept. ed, 1885.
9. John G. Shindler's Executor to WIN. r
Manuel: Deed of Release. dated August 26th.
1855. Date of Record. Sept 22d. 1888.
3. Robert j.. Osbourn AMI wife to Charles H.
Knott. Trustee for George 8. Knott Deed of
Trust. dated Sept. 18th. 1885. conveying 104
Acres of Land. Datc OF Record, Sept. 22d.
1885.
4. Elizabeth Tenant and her husband to
Annette Entler, wife of George w. Entlcr-
Deed of Bargain and Sale, dated Sept. 10Th.
1885, conveying part of Lot No. ITO. in Shcp-
herdstown. Date of Record. Sept. 22a. 1885
Sarah Hopkins. wife of Win. Hopkins. Deed
of Bargain and Sale. dated Sept. 18th. 1885.
conveying Lot of Land. near Charlcstown.
Date of Record, Sept. sd. 1885.
6. James G. Stotelmycr to T. C. Green, Trus-
tee for John NJ. StOteimyer. Deed of Trust.
dated Sept. 28d. 1855. conveying Six Acres of
Corn, unsevcrcd. Date of Record, Sept. Esd,
Z. Josiah Gruber to Georges S. Gardner. Trr,s-
tee for Emily V. GrubcT. Deed of Trust.
dated Sept 18th. 1885. conveying Personal
Property. Date of Record. Sept. oath. 1885.
8. Henry Robinson to Benjamin Robinson.
Bill of Sale of Corn, dated Sept. 2Ist, 1885.
Date of Record. Sept 24th. 1885.
0. n. c. Bracket and wife to w. P. Curtis
Deed of. Bargain and Sale, dated April 18th.
1855, conveying Lot in Block ID. Harper's
Ferry. Date of Record, Sept: 2+th, 1885.
10. Jefferson Lodge. No. 81, A., F.. tS 4.
Mason, to Sam'l L. Rissler. Trustee. Deed of
Trust. dated Sept. 25th. 1855. conveying Real
and Personal Property. for the purposes there
in contained. DNtcOf Record, Sept 95th. 1885.
II. George L. Weaver and wife to Thomas
johnson. Deed of Bargain and Sale. dated
Sept 2lst: 1885. conveying House and Lot OF
Land. in the town of Bolivar. Date of Record.
Sept. 18th, 1885.
i2. Logan Osburn and wife to VIM. Osburn.
Decd of Bargain and Sale. dated Sept. 2Gth.
1885. conveying 200 Acres of Land Qcss acres
rescrved). Date of Record, Sept 26th, 1855.
T. a. MOORE.
Clerk of County Court
Sept 90 lSS5. fF. P. and Rc@. conN.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

The President has determined to
remove E. j. Dawne, appointed
some two or three months since as
United States judge for Alaska. This
is the appointment said to have been
improperly procured, out of which
grew the caustic letter of the Pres
ident to one of the indorsers of Mr..
Dawne, who, after recommending
him, found fault with his appoint
ment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
chariestown Male Acad-
FOUNDED IN 1705.

NNHE next session will commence on the sec
A ond WEDNESDAY, IN SEPTEMBER. 1855.
ThecOurse of study includes English. Ancient
and Modern Languages, Mathematics, aud the
Natural Sciences.
Scientific Schools. and tho anniversaries
Board, at reasonable rates. can be procured
in the town. Catalogues furnished on Hpplica-
ton. For terms and other particulars. apply to
EDMUND r. TAYLOR.
Principal.
Charlestown. jefferson county, w. Va.
.LnlN % 1SSn-2m
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

OF the general school fund dis
tributed by the State Auditor, Jcffer-
son county will receive this year
s3,6OS.15, Berkeley s2,512.34, Mar
tinsburg 81, 357.4O, and Morgan ST.
1872. O4.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29


The West Virginia Press Associa-
ton met Tuesday evening at Charles
ton with a large attendance. Adj
dresses of welcome were made by
Mayor HuIing and Governor Wilson
and the response by Senator Dawson
of the Preston Journal. Addresses
were made on Wednesday by Pres
ident White of the State Journal, on
Cooperation Among Newspaper
Mem" by Mrs. j. o. Thompson, OF
Keyser, presenting the claims to
public recognition of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union; and
by Mr.. Frank Woods, of Grafton, on
Sunday schools. The election of
officers resulted as follows: Pres
ident, Jno. H. Holt, of the Grafton
Standard; yice-President, NJ. w.
Donnelly, Charleston Gazette; Re-
cording Secretary, o. c. Smith,
Jackson Bugze; Corresponding Sec
rotary, George Bastable, Clarksburg
Ne,rs; Treasurer, VIM. NJ. o. Daw-
son, Preston Journal; Orator, j. o.
Thompson, Keyscr Echo; Poet, A.
F. Gibbons, Charleston.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

State elections will be held this year
as follows: Connecticut, November
4th; Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, No
Sembcr 4th; Virginia, November I'd,
and Ohio, November 18th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

Cam Thompson and Major Bennett
have traded newspapers. Hereafter
Mr.. Thompson will run the Hunting
ton Advertiser, and Major Bennett
the Mountain Herald.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

Our idea of a genuine reform cat,
says brother McEldowney, is one that
every time she jumps, she jumps
Democratic And the oftener she
jumps, the better reform cat she is.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
Notice.

DAN away from his father. William Berry.
HI near Summit Point, about the LIST of Sep.
TENDER. Boy IL years of age named ALBERT
HENRY. He was dressed in a full suit of
blue cottonade. Any information in regard to
the boy will be thankfully received at
September 90 1SS5-1t. THIS OFFICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

The next stated meeting of Win
chester Presbytery will be held at
Berryville, April 10th, 1886.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

Senator Evgrts declines the Re-
publican nomination for Governor of
New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

Philosophers say that affairs should
always be conducted with a view to
the greatest good to the greatest
number. DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
does the greatest good to the greatest
number. 25 cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

Collector McGraw made number
of additional appointments in his de-
partment last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
Berkeley Items.
The following we copy from til,
.Stotoenon

The following we copy from the
Statesman:
Judge Faulkner started on Satur-
day to go to Lincoln county, w. Va,
to hold court.
Mr.. Christian Hidinger, keeper of
the fair grounds at this place, died
very suddenly on Tuesday evening.
lie had been ill but short time.
This community was very much
startled on Monday by the sudden
death of Mrs. Henry Coucllman at
her home on East Burke Street. The
lady had just come down stairs from
the upper room when she remarked
to her husband that she Thought
she had a hemorrhage; at the same
time small quantity of blood exhib-
tied itself. Her husband went to
her assistance, and Doctor NIcSherry
was at once summoned, but before he
arrived death had ensued; heart dis
ease being the superinducing cause.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

a monument was unveiled in Bal
timore last week, erected in honor of
the late James L. Ridgely, who, for
forty years, was grand secretary of
the Independent order of Odd Eel
lows.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

The Biggest Bargain ever offered.-wc have
placed on our Bargain Counter Mems. Boys
and Children's Clothing. which We will sell
just about half Price. Call before they are
sold. WIN. KAHN &c Co., The Lending Cloth
iers. Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
For Rent,

TlHE north end of the Double Dwelling on
4 North Lawrence St, lately occupied by Mr..
Robt. B. Mitchell. Possession given imIne-
diately. For particulars apply to
September @. 1ss5-at. " ~ Ed -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

Riel, the Canadian rebel leader
has been reprieved until October
18th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

Judge Waller R. Staples and the
Hon. Geo. G. Cabell addressed very
large meeting at the Academy of
Music, Petersburg, Va, Friday eve
ing, in advocacy of the election of
the Democratic State and Legislative
ticket. A significant feature of the
meeting was the attendance of many
of the leading colored men of the
city, including an organized colored
club of 200 members, pledged to the
support of the Democratic ticket.
The fact that Petersburg is the home
of Senator Malone gives this demon
stration additional significance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
MARRIED.

On Tuesday, September 22d, 1885, at the res
in Culpcper county, Va, Mr.. s. HOWELL
BROWN, of this county. to Miss ANNIE LEE
WAGER, third daughter of Mr.. Wager, of Gull
pepper.
At Sleepy Creek. on September 10th. by Rev.
VI. L. MaysilIcs, Mr.. WM. HOLT. of Harpcrs
Ferry and Miss OLLIE BOHRER of Morgan
county.
At shephertstoxn. September oath. 1885.
Mr.. GEO. N. WILSON to Miss EMMA PEACH
ER-both of this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

TINE Nineteenth Annual Session begins Sept
4 20. 1888. The siuntinM is hralthfuI and
plying every requisite for the comfortaild rccrc-
alton of pupils. IIi"hcet advantages for tho
rough education. accomplished Teachers in
every Department. French. Music and Art
Spccia!t;cs. For Circulars address
Miss REBECCA c. POWELL.
JHlvsl4. 1SS5-tO1. Principal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

By giving your cows Days Horse
Powder, you can increase the flow
of milk from 10 to 20 per cent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
Si5,ooolM PREMguMs
TWENTY-THREE RACES!
SteepIe Chases, Hurdle, Chariot,
Running and Trotting Races!
Large display of Machinery. Live Stock, Farm
and Household Products. with
POULTRY AND PIGEON SHOW!
Il Full -Four Daus' Exhibition !


Il Full -Four Days Exhibition!
"Opens at . a. NJ. Tuesday. October 20
Exhibits cannot be moved before Saturday
morning. October 81, at y. NJ. except live
stock, which may be taken off the grounds
after P. NJ. Friday evening. No charge for
tition must be delivered to the Superintendent,
on the grounds, on or before 4 2. NJ, Monday.
October 10.
Entries can be made with Benz. F. Harrison,
Secretary. ShepherlStown. w. Va. or with r.
a: Wilmer. Secretary, Hagcrstown. Md.
Local Board of Directors of Jefferson County.
w. Va.-Chuirmau. Col. a. R. BotcIcr; Henry
j: Davenport. David Biilmycr, j. S. Melvin.
Charles Baylor, John W.~Granthan. Lee Fl.
Moler. Charles II. Knott, Henry Shepherd.
Eugene Baker. Secretary. Benz. F. Harrison.
For Premium Lists, Privileges, Programs
and other information. address
II. A. McCOMAS, Superintendent.
Sept 20. 15S5-tO30. Hagerstown, Md.
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LADlESy
Fine Hearse For Sale.

HAVE a first-class Hcarsc for sale-Glass
4 Sides, Round Front, Back with Glass,
Dickey Seat, Platform Gear. made by the un-
dersigned to order. Not used six times Come
and get bargain. GEO. c. THOMAS,
September 90 1854. RcrryviIIe " Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29
PHILLIP BEST BREWING CO. y
Milwaukee Lager Beer.

TNHTs Celebrated Lager Beer II now received
4 in Refrigerator Can direct from MilWau-
kcc. and ia bUttlcti expressly for tic nmc trade
and family nse Iiv James McGraw. at IiArper'E
Ferry. W. Va. All of the different products of
the Phillip Best Brewing Co.. viz: ~
.'BOHEAIIAN." - EXPORT" '.BAYARIAN,' ~
SELECT AND STANDARD" n
are extensively hnndlcd. The particular. at
tcntiOu Of Families IS invited TO the world
famed e BObclnfaII" Beer. This noted beT-
crngc ncts as hcnlthfnI stfnlulnmt. has a
WI0leFOric. suv0ry flavor. an excellent color.
ind leaves most pulntablc hop Hitcr-taSte.-E
The best Bohemian lUps and The choicest malt
are used in its brewing. and II Is specially
recommended by leading Physicians. Fame
lilies Gun procure this Beer, putnp in t.,.ts, )
Cascs Of Doz. Pint Bottles ut 200 per Case
a. - :" !" /" S Ss.4o =, >.
=" 80 /" 5000 /"
in Charlcstown, w. Va, from
F. u. soUpERs. G. w. TIoMAs.
JAMES WATSON, W. II. MOORE, JR.,
j. II. NORRIS. JACOB STARRY, ~
WHO arc receiving fresh supplies daily. ~
Orders from Dealers either for DruDghL or,
Bottled Beer, Will bc'prOmpuy alled by -
Arril q. 1885 Tarpcr's Ferry, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-09-29

EFNHE most complete arrangements have been
4 l., made for the convenience of its patrons
The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES will
attend on Thursday. the 18th
On Wednesday. the 14th. a GRAND BALLooS
ASCENSION by Madame Carlotta, under, the
direction of the famous eronant, Prof. CARL
Myers, of Mohawk, n. Y.
GOOD RACES. Coon Music. AND A COOP
ENTERTAINMENT generally. every day.
intended for exhibition win be made bv the
Railroad companies ~
For further information address the Pres
ident. Mai II. L. D. LEWIS, BerryYillc, Va, or
the undersigned.
E. G. HOLLIS, Secretary.
So..,oo ,aa- Winchester, Va.
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Arlington Institute.

BOARDING tG DA Y SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
No. 46 8. Washington, St.,
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
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SANTOS VIII nc q CIaIm LOT 5IUU,UUU
damages against Ecuador
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we are Prepared TO
EXCHANGE
Public School Books /!
at the following CASH PRICES:

EXrLANATOnY.-Any child bringing for in
stance. an oil Third Rtndtl' and 20 cents, gets
q New Book in return.
All Books used in any of the Schools in the
county ordered by next mail.
GEO. r LIGHT.
Charlcstown. jeff Co., W. Va.
This revised series is great Improvement
commercial value. The paper. Typography.
binding and Illustrations arc of superior quail
ity. And the merits of the books. together
with the taste and beauty tf their general mp
peurancc. renders it desirable to me the :. Re
viscd Edition" instead of tlic old in oar schools
B. /. BUTCHER.
State Supt. Free Schools.
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ia. MOORE.
Sept. 80. 1885. IF. p - and Reg. S copy.i
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-30
About Clocks.

Clocks are comparatively a modern
invention. The sun dial was the first
time measure. Before that, time was
regulated byi the length of shadows
cast from fixed object The book of
Job refers to it. Then there was the
water clock. first used in Babylon, and
the Romans had them in 160 B. G.
Calmet speaks of the custom of the
Cisterican monks being called to their
devotions In 1120 by striking clock
Dante, who died in 1921 also refers to
one. In 1864 Henry DE Wyck erected
a clock in the palace of Charles v. of
France. Richard Harris of London
invented the pendulum in 1641
Clocks. as we aow have them, origi-
mated in England. In 1790 wooden
clocks were first made by James
Harrison OF Waterbury, Conn. Grad
ually the demand sprung up for SUI
perior article, until new we have
clock factories manufacturing the
indispensable article by the thousand,
at prices ranging from 81 up into the
thousands.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-30


It has been proven to Inc French
Association for the Advancement Of
Science that the surgical operation of
trepanning was practiced in prehistor-
ic ages.
According to the THEORY OF F.
Slemens, fame is the result OF an in
Unite number of exceedingly minute
electrical flashes. which are caused by
The swift motion of gaseous particles.
DR.. Koch. of Berlin, is,reported to
have succeeded in producing genuine
cholera in rabbits by means of the
bsciIli which he has regarded as the
rau,e of the disease. TIVE Swiss ply
sicians, Nicati and RitscA. claim to
have met with earlier success in this
important experiment thaa DIR. Koch
A Frenchman connects The inroads
Of the sea in the thirtecath century
with the high temperature then pre-
vailing. which permitted the cultiva-
ton of the vine in England He
thinks that the unusual feat may have
increased the volume Of the ocean by
melting much Of the Ice in the polar
regions.
A new electro magnet. claimed to be
considerably more powerful thar the
ordinary form. has been produced by
Mons. A. Ricco. of Palermo, Sicily. A
long strip Of sheet-iron is.r5lled around
nut Of soft iron. oiled paper being
placed between the different layers of
the strip to isolate them. One pole Of
the battery is connected with the nut,
to which the inner end Of She iron strip
is soldered. while the Other is connect
ed with the outer end. The passage
of the current through ind strip mag
netizes not only the nut hut also each
layer of the iron coil, which plays the
double role of conductor and magnetic
substance.
How lightning strikes is IN an
open question. At recent meeting
of the London Meteorological society. a
paper was read which attempted to
show first, that lightning As not aSort
of electric fluid that desceEds from the
clouds. Injuries buildings and persons
in its course and dissipateslitself in the
earth, but that it is luminous mani
festation of the explosions caused by
two equal forces springing towards
each other simultaneously from the
earth and the under surface of the in
ducing cloud. and coaleseiAg or dying
out nearly midway between the two
plates of the electrical condenser form
ed by the earth and the cloud; second
~, to demonstrate that :of these two
forces it is the earth-sprihg. or upward
force. alone that Injuries buildings, per-
sons, or other objects on the earth's
surface, and that constitutes tangibly
what is rightly known u.s. lightning
stroke.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-01-30

Scovill's Sarsaparilla, or Blood and Liver
SyrSp, for the cure of scrofulous faint. rheu-
matism, white swelling, govt, goitTe, con-
sumption, bronchitis, nervous debility, ma
Iaria, and all diseases arising from an inn
pure condition of the blood. Certificates
can be presented from many leading physi-
clans. ministers, and. the heads of families
throughout the land, indorsing Scovill's
Blood and Liver Syrup. We are constantly
in receipt of certificates of cures from the
most reliable sources, and we recommend
it as the best known remedy for the cure OF
he above diseases.