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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-14
MrDtraI.
A National Convention.


ton of Patent Medicines was
held at Mt. Vernon-a place
whose interest centers in the
dead. Itwas considered a fit,
and significant place for a.
national gathering Of this
kind. 1t was we'll attended :.
delegates coming from all
parts of the country, The
press were excluded from its
deliberations, but a represen-
tativeof" ouradvocate " isen-
abled through the leakiness
of anexcited member, to re-
late some of the proceedings.
The Balsam Family sent
several delegates. The
Syrups and the Balms sweet
ened the gathering but could
nOtheal the animOsitieS. Many
of the Oils were there to lubri-
cate the proceedings. The
venerable Sarsaparillas re-
ceived the homage due to old
age. Large numbers of the
Plasters we're seenatthe Back
and Sides. But by far the
largest representation came
from the family of Bitters. "
1t is said only one member of
that family was absent. The
cause of this absence was ex-
planned by the subsequent
proceedings. The presiding
officer, selected chiefly on &C
count of his size and the noise
he could make, was S. Kidney.
Scarcely had he called the
convention to orderwhen the
real object of the gathering
was developed. A member of
the aged Sarsaparilla family
camefeebly forward they are
weak andentered his protest
against young and vigorous
medicines of another family
entering upon thespecialheld
Of labor belonging to his fam
lily. He claimed Impurities OF
Blood as his especial care.
He looked as if it were true.
The Plasters from their po-
sitions expressed their SYM
pathy with the previous
speaker as they thought Of
the Pains in the Back and
Sides which they could no
longer claim sole right in and
control over. But the widest
clamor came from the seats
occupied blythe Bittersfamily
They were all of one descent
(whisky) and resembled each
other, although they we're
clothed in different styles and
bore different names. Their
abuse was heapedunsparingly
upon the absent and exclud-
ed members Of this family to
whom they referred as B. l. B.
An impartial judgment from
the discussion of the com
plants made, would be that
this young and thriving mem
Der had left a bad company.
Uses no whisky. Does not
frequent bar-rooms. Is not a
beverage. Is a strong tenn
perance advocate. Is a sure
cure forall Stomach disorders
and Liver and Kidney trou-
bles. tits called Browns Iron
Bitters. Ithas proved itself a
remedy for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia, and as a Blood
Purifier and cleanser the jeal-
ously of the old timers en-
dorses it. In Malaria and
Chills and Fevers it acts as a
specific, and Spring Fever
never failsto yield to Browns
Iron Bitters. We don't know
what resolutionswere passed,
but that Browns Iron Bitters
has come, and come to stay,
is a fact. 1t is the most per
feet Iron medicine known.
The only one that will not
iniure or discolor the teeth.
That II ic tie beet t,nriGer the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-14
NUNS YELLING.

Just received, 75 pieces or our well known
Nuns Yelling At DC per yard. in White. Cream,
Pink, Blue, Lilac, Nile Green and Navy.
Also. 50 pieces Canvas Cloth, in same colors.
a light weight desirable fabric, 81 sc per
yard
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-14

The balance Of our stock OF fine Solid COlors
md Figured SatiBes, formerly sold at 25c per
lard. will be closed out this week at l5c per
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-14
GIrrirfr BrIip.


DROWS's IRON BTTERs compleiely
- cured NJ. ~ Bentley. saqnnnah. a. .afler
ioHR eufrrlnq mlib dinrdnrcd liver, aud ht
tfeTllF ItaqIseI lnn fCmcaE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-14
Trimmed Millinery.

Our great variety OF Ladies' and MissesA
Trimmed Dress Hats willbe found at least ~
per cent below prices elsewhere.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-14
ITEMS IN THREE STATES.
GEORGIA., FLORIDA AND SOUTH
CAROLINA PUT IN TYPE.

partow BOY Suspected OF Theft Shad-
ID at Rome-A Resident of Haber-
I'm County One of the Heirs to
So 600. OOO-A Destructive Storm in
Polk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04
How 20 WASH,

From ihe Censregationalist
Fill the boiler two-thirds full Of
water, aud shave bar of good soap
in it. When the water boils and the
soap is dissolved, add two table
spoonfuls and q half of kerosene oil
1t will immediately unite with the
soap: and, if YOU have been exact
with the amount Of each, there will
be no oil on the top Of The water.
Now put the cleanest pieces, like ta-
BILE cloths and napkins. without pre-
vious soaking or wetting, loosely in
TO the water Do not put too many
pieces in at time Boil hard for
ten minutes, then rinse through two
waters, and hang out to dry. Put
more pieces in the same boiler. Tx
anime the articles Of clothing after
they are taken out, and, if not
thoroughly cleansed, put them back
i'm the boiler for another ten minutes
or else rub lightly. If the washing is
very large. there should be a renew
al Of the soap and oil, but for an or
dinatv washing once is enough, In
an hour and half the work is all
done for family of six persons.
The clothes are white MS snow, and
there is not the wear and tear Of til"
clothing by rubbing; above al, there
is not the wear and tear of nerves.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04
-MAgTMSBuRG INDEPENDENT
Saturday. Dee. A 1856
wit ana Humor.

A smart boy-One just after q
whipping.
a Substituting subject-A nail in
your shoe.
Capital punishment-Being oblig-
ed to sit with the girls.
Over the garden wall--Thc tune
heard in . cat fight.
Fresh toe martyrs-The youths
who buy tight boots.
A 'marriage in highlifc"--A we'd
ding in the attic.
A recent comic song is entitled
SOAP II comes in bars,
"To be shaken before taken
The apple on lofty bough.
There is one place where busy
bodies seldom stick their nose in, !"
and that is q hornets nest.
An Indian idol has been discover
ed in the West. 1t is = petrifed
whiskey bottle with the cork out.
There's evidently music in the
heir" mourned the young paternal
parent as he YEARLY reached for the
paregoric bottle.
A man with black eye can no
more hide it from view than woman
can shield her new bonnet from the
gaze Of the enyious world.
"Ill make you dance,n cried an
irate mother, pursuing her erring
son, slipper in hand. "Then," re
marked the juvenile, I'VE shall have
o bawl"
OAice boy (to editor)-There is a
man outside who says he has a bill
he wants to present. Editor-Say
To him that his manuscript is re-
specially declined.
"Why do you drink that vile
stuff? said q temperance man to a
topper "Because,my dear SIR" was
the crushing reply, "it isn't thick
enough to eat.
II think Tomplins would make a
good fighter said Jones to friend
speaking OF an old topper" What
makes you think so p Because he
never takes water"
A little fellow not very far from
here was recently heard to ask -
what does Eddie bite Emma for
and her don't holler ~ Take care
girls, when little brothers are about.
An elderly gentleman, on whose
head only u few lonesome hairs lin
gered, entered drug store and said
to the clerk: | want to buy hair
brush" For your own nse?
Yes What's the matter with a
tooth brush 2"
He shot his head in at the police
station and asked: Any smart men
in here?
Yes, sir, replied Officer Malloy be-
tween Havana whiifs. / am at your
service.
Oh, you are Well l want to ask
you this question Germans in Ger
many are Germans. When they
come to California, what are they
Germans 5t.I
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-04

A white man named Moore was
sent to the chain ganr last Saturday
for having traded wives with another
man When the Judge asked him
what he had To say why sentence
should be pronounce the prisoner
replied that he did not know it WAS
any harm. He said man came to
his house with woman that was
better looking than his own wife and
challenged him to trade He svIo
ped, paying $3.50 to boot As this
was the first swap he hooed the
Conrt wonld impose ~ hight >, aer
tehce as possible The other party
of the trade has not been apprehrsd-
ed He lives some miles in the conn
try and officers have been unable to
catch him
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1886-12-17
IYOuth's Companion. |


81 was fortunate not long since in cap.
turing, without injury, very fine spec-
men OF the rattlesnake species o! reptlia
Wishing to study the habits of this spe-
cies, | did not take the usual precauton
OF extracting it's poisonous fangs, but
placed him in large, strongly. built wire
cage. From the day of his Imprisonment
he exhibited the utmost indifference to
his surroundings. All day he would lie
coiled up in one corner Of his age, taking
no notice of my presence unless touched
by switch. @~
cit seemed as if the switch had some
peculiar effect upon the reptile, as, on
being touched by it, his rattles instantly
sounded, and be became the most perfect
embodiment Of rage that | have ever
seen.
"To supply the reptile with food, l
obtained several common toads. which l
bad noticed served for food for some spe-
cies of snakes, and, OF course, | expected
they would prove dainty morses for his
majesty the rattler. When placed in the
cage the toads showed no signs Of fear,
nor did the snake take any notice OF
them. thought this might be caused
by loss of appetite on the part Of the
rattIer, so / determined to let the toads
remain in the cage for day or two, and
note results. But the rattlesnake did
not touch them, and in a short time they
were jumping upon the snakes body, and
even perched themselves on it's head,
without exciting the slightest resentment
at their presumption. In fact, his lord.
ships head seemed to be a favorte rest
ing place for the toads.
"After two or three days had passed l
took the toads from the cage and gave
them their liberty. i next obtained a
large rat. The snake, in the meantime,
had maintained his attitude of placid in.
difference to his surroundings. No SOON
er was the rat placed in his cage than it
exhibited every appearance OF fear. 1t
crouched in corner, as far away from
the snake as the cage would permit, and
remained there trembling and watching
it's enemy.
1.-The snake, however, on the appear
anee of the rat, exhibited the first signs
of animation that | had seen since his
Imprisonment. His head, slightly ele-
waited, vibrated from sile to side; every
muscle of his body seemed in qGiver OF
expectancy; his rattles, gently vibrating,
kept up low monotoDous sound. The
whole appearance of the snake recalled
vividly many of the stories of snake
charming that / had heard or read.
"Just when the snake was in this atti'
tude the rat opened the tragedy by sud
denly, with great swiftness, springlng
across the cage and upon the snake.
Without pausing a second it sprang back
and resumed its original position in the
corner. The snake gave slight start as
if surprised when the rat struck him, but
his attitude was for the moment un-
changed.
Gradually, however, the movements
of the snake ceased, and, in a brief time
after the rat struck him, he fell on his
side and died without struggle. An
examination of the reptile showed two
wounds through the back of the head.
corresponding with the teeth OF the rat.
| could not find the heart to kill the rat,
but gave him the right to life and liberty,
which thought he had well earned"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1886-12-17
A Hint 20 a Bashful Young Man.
[Pittsburg Dispatch. ]

Bachelor uncle-Ah, my dear, you look
as pretty as picture. ] don't wonder
George thinks so much OF you. Has the
rascal proposed yet?
Pretty niece-No, uncle, he hasn't. L
really believe he's afraid to.
"Why don't you encourage him little,
my dear"
II do, uncle; but you know it wouldn't
be modest to do too much encouraging.
'sNo, l suppose. I'll tell you what to
do, though"
"What is it, you dear old thing,"
'Just wait till Christmas and present
him with one Of those mottoes-God
Bless Our Home If that doesn't tix
him nothing will.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1886-12-17
40 VEHICLES FOR SALE.

The undersigned has FORTY VEHICLES
ranging in size and style from a l5, 900 Freight
Wagon to single-seat Buggy, which he will
sell for cash exchange for horses or barley.
Farmers and others, desiring Spring Wagons
of almost any style, can be accommodated by
calling on me at the Fashion Livery Stables.
ALEX. WISE,
winnemucca. August Z. 1855. Z g'9'
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1886-12-17

I will spare no pains to merit the patronage
OF the public. CHRIS. DIEHL
winnemucca, November Q. 1885. tt
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1886-12-17

2zy REPAIRING, in the Saddle, Harness and
Boot Departments, promptly attended to, at
prices to suit the times.
DO If NJ. Il. STAUNTON.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1886-12-17

also keep the
CITY BREWERY DEPOT AND SALOON.
where FRESH LAGER is always kept on
hand. at a5 Cents a Quart-Next Door to
the Bakery; also the best quality OF
WINES. LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-08-10
TRIPLEr MAxIMs.

f
Three things to do: Think, live and
act.
Three things 10 cherish: Virtue. good
ness and wisdom.
Three things to love: Courage. &c q.
tleness and Affection.
Three things to govern: Your temper,
tongue and conduct.
Three things to contend for: Honor,
country and friends.
Three things to deligh. In: Frankncss,
beauty and freedom.
Three things to teach: Truth, indus.
try and contentment.
Three things to admire: Intellect, dig
nifty and gracefulness.
Three things to like: Cordially good.
ness and cheerfulness
Three things to hate; Cruelty, AFRO.
gance and ingratiLude n.
Three things to avoid: ldleness, To-
quacity and nippaut jestiug. ~
Three things to cultivate: Good books,
good friends and good humor
Three things to wish for: Health,
fricnds and contented spirit.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-08-10
Bic Prices for RARE Coins.

Tue 6ne collection of American coins
of Dr.. Edward Marls, OF PhiIadelphia,
was sold Of Henkels q Co.'S anction
rooms, In said city, on June 14th, and
attracted q large number Of local numis
matists as we'll as many from New York
and other cities. The prices we're the
highest ever brought at a similar sale
either in this city or at New York. The
gem of the collection proved to he 0
probably unique Franklin cent in silver,
which brought s20l. A superb collec.
ton OF coins Of New Jersey. numbering
$50 pieces, was sold for 1851, and sew
enteen rare half dollars went fords1S2
A cent Of 1892 and dime OF the same
date fetched S67 so each, and q silver
proof OF an 1888 dollar was sold for
Gilt so A confederate" copper Of
l7S5, only four of which are known to
be in existence, was knocked down at
8l30. Twelve aluminium proofs Of
goloid and metric dollars Of 1879 and
1880 went up for 300 Many other
coins brought higher prices than they
had ever realized before.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-08-10
OBITUARY..


DlED..-JuIy Is, 1886. D. E. WHrrE,
daughter of JOHN and R. M. WHITE
aged months and 15 DAYS.
The funeral services were held q, her
home on Monday morning at 9 o'clock
sitter rhicb che was carried TO Brad6eld
cemetery, followed br large c"rtege oi
friends.
One fair flower has drooped aud faded.
One fair brow tho grave has shaded.
One sweet angels voice has fed.
Dear little Ella now is dead.
Our home is now 30 saddeued,
When we see your vacant place,
And our hearts are no moro glsddened
By the smiles upon your face.
We will not murmur, God has entered
And has taken but his own,
Touched our home where hopes most centered,
Placed our darling near the throne.
God has called you thus so early
From world where RACES sin,
And hos placed you, darling Ella,
Where no evil enters in.
Gazette please copy.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-08-10
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Christian Church. mo resident Minis.
ter. Social meeting and communion every
Lords day morning at 10H o'clock. Sunday
school at 9 o'clock A. n.
st. Sylvester's Catholic Church.
Rev. Father wE1s1NeER, Pastor. Services at
. and 10 o'clock A. n. Sunday school at Z P.
II. vsspsrs and Benedietion at 8 r.M.,
NJ. e. Church.--Servicss at the II. &.
Church. Woodshsld, every Sabbath. Preach.
Ing At 1880 A. n. and ?. n. Sunday school
1i:Se 4. n. Prayer meeting every Thursday
st7r.n. Pastor, Rev. II. D. STAurFER.
st. Paurs German Evangelical
Church. every two weeks at 10
e'eiosk A. n. sunday school every Sunday at
. e'slssk A. n. Services every alternate Sun
day at Eswisville at 10 O'Clock A. n. Pastor,
Rev. A. ]. WINTERIcx.
Presbyterian Church. ..-Servioes at the
Presbytsrian Church, Woodsfeld. every two
weeks at ~ o'clock P.M. Sunday scheol every
Sunday ut 1 o'clock P. n. Prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at 6X o'clock
Pastor, Rev. ". T. GARRowAY.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-08-10
Shaken Hands With Every Presi-
dent,

WARRINGTON, July 22.-Capt. John
Grant oi Nrw Orleans, seed 80, Was np.
psrrntly The most gratifed person at the
reception OF the Presiden'. for ne had
.bskcn hsnds with every President OF the
United States. commencing with Wash.
ireion. Daring Jackson. sdminis,ra.
ton the Captain spent several weeks ss
q gnest at the White Houee, and he ip.
10 med the President tbs. be had not
ssrrved step from the line OF Jsckso.
an Democracy.
] trust you nav live MANY years yet,
Mr. President" sid the old gentleman,
"ard :hA your last days may be your
bca." III ! am IS well preserved at
Your ae, As you'a ar.," replied the Presi-
drn', II shall esteem myself very iortu
nalc." "You msy not have such re.
c"''i as I have, however; seventy FIVE
grandchildren living out OF seventy .eight
boin," -ras the rejoinder. and the old
er.,eman left the Presidents house in 9
Wy happy frame OF mind
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-08-10
Congressmen's Letters.
Washington Special.


Congressman get queer letters some
times The other day western mem.
her showed me the following:
DEAR SIR: Nv children have been
afflicted with the scabs all winter, and
the medicine given them by the doctor
here does not seem to do any coed.
see by the papers that there are some
very 6ne doctors in Washington con.
Dec.ed with the Government, and II it
does not cost too much wish you would
ask them what is good for the scabs and
write me by return mail
"The school teacher in our district hiss
received from you book with pictures
about the Rocky Mountains. and map
colored yellow aud green. / would be
very much obliged if you would send me
one Of each, and another to my wife's
father, at - township; and
II you have any other books that would
be Rori winter reading, We should be
much plessad to have them sent. Your
friend and constituent"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-08-10
Fun That Farmers Have.

There is a popular helief that ne wepa.
rer men are not posted on farm matters.
Blu; this 10 a snare and delusion II you
doubt II read this from the Atchison
Globe:
1t is frequent saying that the farmer
hss no;birg to do hut enjoy himself
that when the blizzards aend in their
csrds he can draw bis chair up to the
st.,ve, put bis feet in the oven, and spend
the day reading the Church and Globe
Herald and other moral works Accord
ing TO tradition, this occupation is only
disturbed when be sdjourps Ia the table,
ard bsnquets On mince pie and divers
mcate. This is aIl q mistste. A close
observer will zee The industrious farmer
crawl ou, OF he'd four hours before day
light, soften bis boot with hammer, end
commence bis days work with lantern
in one hand and bucket OF frozen slop
in he other. lie has from one to thou
saud hogs. which shove their noses In
bis face, and tip She contents OF his buck
ct on him, where 1t freezes until he looks
like q skating riuk. When be has escsr.
ed from the hog pen, be hunts up six or
seven hucke,s.ard ctawls through o wire
fe,ce TO milk twenty seven cows. These
snima;s wait until he has the bucket near
ly filed, when they kick I, over, aiming
So that tho contents will kalsemine such
parts Of bis cln,hing as'the hogs spared.
NJ and then they vary the monotony
h, kicking him instead Of the bucket,
Which makes him feel tired and home
sick. Wneu the, cows bsve beer milkcd
ard he goes 10 feed the horses be finds
the sorrel nsre doubled mp in the man.
ger with collie. He u en- has to fix up q
lot OF aconite aud water, which be at.
'empts to pour down the animals mouth,
wbrn it hits him on the teeth with its
'ront foot and makes him Wish he had
never he.n b"rn. He works all around
oil morning with the old mare and then
proceeds 10 curry the dun mules, which
Try to see which can kick the hard.
ret. AMI by The time be IL through
be ieels a. though be had passed
through corn sbeller When he has
led the hens, waiered The cattle and hunt.
ed three tours for twenty cent pig. and
chopped half cord OF elm for the
house, and carried forty buckets OF water
fer the horses, and sbclled three bushels
o! corn by hand. snd shoveled a road
through ten fce' OF snow, and milked the
c. va, and curried the mules. and doc.
tered the old mare again in the evening
he goes to bed, and gets up again in the
morning four hours before daylight aud
commences the whnle thing over again.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-08-10
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

Monroe Lodge, No. 1S9, F. and A.
Wednesday evenings. on or before each full
neon. J. p. SrRIaas. W. NJ; JAS. R. MORRIS,
Secretary.
Woodsfield Chapter, No. 85, r. A.
Monday evening after full moon. J. r. SPRIeas
n. E 81. p; JAS. R. MoRRIs, Secretary.