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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

A RECEIrr FOR Hoe CnOLERA.-
The Washingtoniam says: a citizen
of Loudoun county has tried the fol-
lowing and recommends it to be very
effective: Receipt for Hog Cholera
Table salt, G lbs. Sulphur, 4 lbs. !;
Coperas. ? lbs. Black Anthony,
1 Id. !; Salt Pctrc, ! h.: wood ashes,
fresh, n peck. Pulvcrize, mix tho
roughly, and place where the hogs
can have free access to it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

Most editors are well acquainted
with the mar who gets more papers
now than he Il read, and conse-
auently has no use for his local pa
per. He takes the family journal,
publishes all the latest news about the
SmuggIer's Last Cruise, and while he
is storing his mind with such useful
information his wife is reading back
numbers of almanacs. He is also the
same who wants fifteen line local
puffs in your paper. Just to help fill
ap, you knowles.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

President Cleveland, it is stated,
vetoed lib bills in eight months, or
more than had been voted by all the
other Presidents since the foundation
of the government. During the two
Grant administrations there were but
2S ~yetoes. President Lincoln vetoed
but l bill, johnson II, Hayes y and
Arthur d. Mr.. Cleveland also killed
8 bills by refusing his signature, and
allowed 1877 to become laws without
his SIGNATURE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

No. ! mnkCE close cDnncCtIOn NJ Wnynes-
huro Junction with G. X o. Ry. cast and west
bound truinE.
no i has Pullman Buffet Sleeper from Mont
gOmerv. Ala. via Atlanta tO New York (Irihh-
G,i chGHJe) via Roanoke. HagcrstOwn and liar
rirburg. and Pullman Buffet Sleeper New Or
leans TO Washington via CRlera, Roanoke aud
Shenandoah junction. and Il. Il o. X. X.
No. 2 has Pullman Buffet Sleeping Car from
Little Rock aud Memphis To Washington via
shenandoah Junction and B. * q. r. i.
U. HOWARD ROVER.
Gem. Pass. aud Ticket Agent.
DAVID ". FLICKWIR, Roanoke, "a
superintendent. Roanoke, Va.
G. VI. FCTTERER.
Pmss. Agent, IIagcrstown, Md.
,TuIy IL. 1896.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

The new delivery system will go
into effect on the 1st of October,
when all classes of mail matter may
be sent with a spccial-defivcry stamp
to any ~postoficc in this country
Fourth-cEass postmasters will be al
lowed eight cents for every special
delivery package they send out, but
they will not be furnished with reg
ular corps of messengers. Many of
the postmasters will probably act as
their own speciaI-dciivery messengers
and pocket the eight cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
II. A. BUTTON.

The Postmaster-Gcneral has pre-
pared a statement of the number and
nature of the changes made in the
railway mail service during the fiscal
year ended June so, 1886. The
number in the service July /, 1885,
was 1887, and the number June so,
1886, was 1868. The total appoint
ments during the year were 1927.
Since March 4, 1885, the total APP
pointments have been 2,O35. Of
these Delaware received 8, Maryland
81, New York 800, North Carolina 33,
Pennsylvania 100, Virginia 40, West
VIRGINIA so.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
PURE Drugs, CHEMICALS,

Patent Medicines. Fancy and Toilet Articles.
PcrfmuCry. Dye Stuff. Books. stationary
and School supplies.
Picture Frames. &c: Paints. OILS. Sc. Also.
j. W. Ma<mry Il Sons Liquid Paints. which are
the most reliable Mixed Paints in the market {;
Lewis Lead. &c.
MY stock Of Ladies' Toilet Articles is large
and OF the lutrSt out. among which may he
found I.uiin's ENtrarts. LlmdbOrgs Extracts.
browns Extracts. Tetluw'S Latest Triple EX-
tracts. Ocean Spray and Stcrham0tiS; Lund-
hory's small mt - cts: Long ard ilcxagnnal
Fnrc;na German Cologne and Ideal Bouquet.
Toilet Sets. Vases. Lilly White. Saunders Face
Powder. Hunter ~ Pulmvr's Invisible. Hunter
~ PnImcr's Snow White. Tale nf Venice. DC.
Cashmere EoJuct Powder. Infant Powder.
Sacllct Powder. H"liOtrupG, Jockey Club. &c.
\ large and full linc of SOups-Colgatc's. LII
bins. jesse Oakc's per ct. Pure Glycerinc. fc
Oldcn Time bar GlvCGTiHc White. Blue. Mot
tied and Green CASTLE: Cuiicura Toilet and
Shaving Soap. Cnl.utcs "R"$"dnra. oat
Meal. Glyccrine. Pure Brown Windsor. Car
hoiic and Sulphur soap. Also. II fan iinc OF
cheaper soaps. Large assortment of
Cigars and IOb1ccD,
and smokers articles. I~Iarro"n Cigar Smok-
crs. Pipes. Sc. Golden L"ih!.'s Extract Beef.
Oswcgp Biitcrs. the Best Butter Color always
on hand. in any quantity.
Give lis Il call and we will cndCnyUT 10 give
satisfaction to all. CIlNS. +. PRAIl
February -. 1855.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

1t is stated that n site has been Sc
lected in Austin, Texas, for a home
for needy and worthy Confederate
soldiers. The property selected oc-
eupies a beautiful cmincnce just out
side the city limits. On the ground
is a comfortable two-story dwelling.
The accomplishment of this worthy
object is due to the John B. Hood
Camp, Confederate Veterans. For
the purpose of raising funds to put
the charity on its feet it is proposed
to have a grand gift concert
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

had given myself up as lost be-
cause of inherited scrofula. Tried
everything for purifying the blood
without benefit until l used Parkcr's
Tonic, and can truthfully say that it
has cured me. l still use it for its
splendid effect on my general health.
H. X. Lynd, Chicago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
HTHE G BOOK"
MEMOIRS OF ROBERT f. LEE.
By GENERAL \. l.. LONG.


A FULL history of his military service and
"a campaigns. written by Gen. Long. from
data collected while n member of the personal
staff of Gen. Ice. and from letters and material
contributed by the Lee family. Commended
bv the Governors of Va. and N. c.. and APP
proved by the Southern Delegations in Con-
%rcsS.
Ills private, domestic and personal history.
from information heretofore unpublished.
furnished by personal friends, companions in
arms, and leading men of the South: collatcd
and edited with the assistance of Gcnl Marcus
J. Wright. The whole forming
i Comprehensive, accurate and .StH"d0rd
MEMOIR OF THE I~LLUsTRIoUs SOLDIER.
Complete i'll one volume. about 700 Pages,
fully illustrated with portraits. maps. etc
Sold by subscription only. For descriptive
circulars address
Publishers.
GEE F Street, Washington, D.. G.
ArTrusk 10. lSSj-jt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
NORTHWARD.

Additional trains pass CharlcstOwn, sOuth-
ward, AT > Ca. A. NJ. and / 26. 7. NJ; north
ward at II ~. a. NJ, aud s IS, p. NJ.
Connections at Harper's Ferry for all points
West at Strasburg with Manassas Branch Va.
Midland: at Staunton with Chesapeake ON"
Il. R: at Lexington with Richmond Il Ailcgha-
ny X. II.
b. X o. Palace Sleeping Cars are run through
from Baltimore to Natural Bridge on trains
Nos. 4E5 and 4O4.
For tickets and further information apply to
b. ~ o.. Agents or tn b. +. BOND. Pass. Agent.
Baltimore. c. +. DUpRow. Travelling Pass.
Agent. Iiarpcr's Ferry. w. Va.
l.. NJ. COLE. Geul Ticket Agt.
TX. LORD. Gcn1 Pass. Agt.
DAVID LEE. Master of Trans.
Now = 1886
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

We have just received from the
eastern manufactors a fine assortment
of JcwcIry, Gold Watchcs-Ladies'
and Genticmcn's sizes, which we will
sell at n small advance above cost,
which will surprise you; have them
in stock now, and can be seen by call
ing at Boss Jewelry Store. Ladies',
Misses and Children's Bracelets, for
sale cheap; call and see them. All
kinds of Repairing done at short no
ticc. Don't be fooled and take your
work to any n that don't know any
moro than you do yourself, as they
only botch the job, and it will cost
you more than double price to repair
it. Look for the sign
TT A RTRTOS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

The cost of PhiIadclphia's new City
Hall up to date has been S11, Ol7 POI,
and it will require a good many more
thousands of dollars to complete it.
But when finished it will be one of the
finest public buildings in the country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
SpIit-B Bottom Chairs.

T1HE undersigned would hereby inform the
public that he continues the manufacture
of SPLIT-BOTTOM CHAIRS of all kinds
Arm, Rocker and Plain-of the best naterlai
and At low rates. Table Chairs furnished at
$40 per dozen; ChiIdren's Plain Chairs. 20 cts-
each Children's Rockers, 5Octs-; Ladies Rock
ers. 81: Gents Arm Rockers, =. Other Chairs
proportionateIy low. Old chairs re-bOttOmed
on short notice ELIAS HIIItIS.
P. o. Middlcway. Jefferson Co., w. Va
February II. 1SS2-y-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

President Cleveland has nailed
over his wifc's b0ud0ir door 4 silver
horseshoe, sent to him by a black
smith of Allentown, Pa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

No. s has Pullman Buffet Sleeper Now
York to Atlanta, Ga. aud Montgomery, Ala.g
without change, via Harrisburg, Hagerstown
aud Roanoke also Pullman Buffet Sleeper
from Washington to New Orleans via B. & g
K. +. and Shenandoah junction,
No. l has Pullman Sleeper Washington to
Memphis and Little Rock without change yia
B. & o. Railroad and Shenandoah Junction.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
Western Maryland r. r.
TIME TABLE,
Taking Effect Sunday. June IL. 1885,
Eastern standard or 18th Meridian Timo.)

Taking Effect Sunday. June IL. 1885,
standard or 10Th Meridian Tine.)
LEAVE HAGERsTowN,
Daily except Sunday.
SEQ \. NJ. Exprcss-aTrivc at Baltimore 11.4S
100 and IIo5 \. NJ. and o. 7. ". For Edge
mont and intermediate points.
$50 p. VI. MHiI-aTriyinG at baltimore o.4S
=. ".
$50 \. VI. Blue Mountain REPRESENTING
at Baltimore $50 \. u.
Daily.
1850 p. NJ. Fast Mnil-urriving nj Baltimore
3.I5 =. VI.
ARRIVE AT IIAGERSTOwN.
900 \. NJ. and BIB and 6 co p. ". From
EdgcInUnt and intermediate points.
10 10 p. NJ. Through ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Baltimore at 500 4. ".
$40 p. VI. Express-leaVing Baltimore 500
=. NJ.
eco p. VI. Blue Mountain and Southern Ex-
prC&s-lcaving Baltimore 3.25 p. ".
Daily
7.I5 a. ". Fast MaiI-Icaving Baltimore at
40 4. VI.
J. NJ. HOOD. General Manager.
B. II. GRISWOLD, GcnT Pass. Agent.
June -. 1856
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
MISCELLANEOUS
Read What the People Say
ABOUT THE
HEDGE FENCE.

M~ARr1NsBuRG, W. VA. March IS, 1886:
At the solicitation of the representatives OF
the SHENANDOAH VALLEY HEDGE Co.. we
have visited and closely inspected the Hedge,
FLASHED according to the patent plan of plash-
ing recently purchased by them from the Day
ton Hedge Co, of Dayton, Ohio. on the prem
ises of Vim. II. Compton and L: II. OFT. of
Harrisonburg, Va, and from this inspection
we take pleasure in stating that we found every
thing just as represented by the company,
The Hedges at this season of the year are void
of foliage. leaving nothing butthe naked fence,
and it is now stock-proof, occupying less than
one foot of ground and from three to five feet
high.
From our observation of this and the grow
ing plants. which were set out ON the farm
of Winfield Legget, near Harrisonburg. last
spring. we can chccrfully recommend this char
acter of fence to the farmers of the Sheli-
andoah Valley.
GEO. II. FLAGG. Charlcstown.
JNo. 7. CoLsToN. Jefferson Co.
FL. MANNING. w. Va.
w. NJ. NELSON. Boycc.
R. powell PAGE, Clarke Co., Va.
March %, 1SS6-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
Dog-Tax Notice.

A 7 the regular meeting of the Town Coun-
"a ell. July 5th, 1886. it was ordered:
That every owner or keeper of Il dog within
the limits of the Corporation be required to
place upon said dog a tag. attached to II collar.
These tags to be furnished by the Town Ser
gcant on application and payment Of the tax
assessed on said dogs. or which should be as
scsscd on them.
And it is further ordered. that any dog owned
or kept within the Corporate limits found with
out such a tag after
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
SeDLemJer ISt, 1886,

SeVEeHtOeT 1915 Ioo",
shall nc confined by the Sergeant in some suit
able place. to he provided therefor. for five go
days. and subject to n fine Of 23cfs. in addition
to the regular tax. and IL sum not exceeding %
cts. for food and care of said dog. NJ the end
of five days any dog remaining nnrcciainlcd.
and the taxes. fines. &c. unpaid. shall be killed
by the Sergeant, or by his authority.
&. NJ. NOUGII, Mayor.
w. L. HEDGES. Recorder.
July 13. 1856.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

THERE IS f S9 T PonH II "P hapd.
ugly. unSightly looking hands. when they can
he made white. smooth. soft and beautiful by
the use of ACHILLES SKIN BATH. Il safe.
sure and harmless preparation. \ box suf-
ticicnt to rive it Il fair trial mailed on receipt
OF IL cents. Full box 80 cents. If the prcpara-
ton does not do what VIC claim for it we will
refund the money. Could nnythin" nc faircr :
\ coupon sent with each box. which you can
return to us. if dissatisfied. and on receipt of
which we will Immediately send back your
money.
Lock Box. JCnkiutOwn. Ia.
Aumust Il 1SSG-Sm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, NOTIONS

n every box Of Silver Spoon Baking Powder
sold by s. s. DALGARN.
GO1tO DALGARN,s and buy your shoes.-
W Just received his third supply for the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
NOTICE.

TO Tie Creditors Of Nancy Florence,
6ece1Scd:
NOU arc hereby notified that on SATURDAY.
AUGUST 2STH. 1856. between the hours of
10 4. NJ. and i p. NJ. at my Office in Charles
town. W. Va. | will receive proof of debts or
demands against eaid dcccdrnt or her estate.
Given under my hand this 10th day OF July.
1885. S. W. WASHINGTON.
Cum'r of .Acc'ts.
Luly 90. 1SSG-Gt. LSpirit Fec. s3.3l.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
RAILROAD TIME B
BaItimore g. h R. R.

THE MODEL FAsTLINR EAST AND WEST
NORTH AND SOUTH.
Time Table in effect Sunday, May so, 1856.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
DR.. Chas. E. Pratt,
Successor to n. F. Henderson & Co,
HAR M

HAVING fitted up the New Store Room of
Il Mr. Gustav Brown. ON Main street. | am
to furnish the citizens of Charlcst0wn
and vicinity everything in my line. of the Best
Quality and ut rs Low Prices as they can he
bought anywhere. l keep IN hand. and am
receiving. a large stock of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24

ENIIE undersigned has recently enlarged and
/ very much improved his salcs-rn;ln. and
added largely to his stock. beth in variety and
quantity 0f goods in his line. Ills supply Of
COOK STOVES y RANGES will compete
with any. embraces the celebrated Excelsior
and Farmer Girl" which never fail tn give
entire satisfaction. besides Il large number of
others. With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces. exclusive of plates. all Of them very
useful to h0usckccPcrs. Important additions
to many Of these Stoves. as furnished by me.
are Side. Automatic-Ovcn and Pipe Shelves.
Watcr-Backs and Wnrmin" Closets. Coal Oil
stoves always in stock. and the best Wood and
Coal ~Iicatcry on hand i'll season. Evers Stove
guaranteed. My supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered in Charles
town. and includes handsomely Grnamentcd
Water Coolers and Chambcr Sets. Beautiful
Drip CoTcc-POtS. Som. Ice and cream Ladle-.
&c, with all the usual variety of Tin and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds. Prices always mod
crate. Price of Stoves from SIP up.
Roofing and Sp"rting, and other Tin Work,
nrpu,ptly cYprut.6
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
Berrurive, Clarke CountY, Va.

z HAVE for years built 81 large variety of va
riors STYLES of CARRIAGES and WAGONS:
they have been in use among or people. and
have given satisfaction in every instance as far
as | have been able tn ascertain. Through this
"yncricncc | have learned what vehicles siIit the
pcoulu best. and what are best adapted tn their
wants. l manufacture u handsome wagon
known as the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
WhitneySide-B

very neat and stylish in appearance. and u very
pleasant riding wagon. Also all styles and pat
terms of Carriages. Bu%gics. Jn"gcrS. Jenny
Lirds and PllPtors. l keep on hand " large
stock. hut am prepared t" till orders at short
notice. Prices suited tn the times. and satiSfac-
ton guaranteed. y liberal discount allowed on
old vehicles III exchange for new ones. l Use
altogether the Old Reliable
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
PARTING!
Shoe Repairing.

rNIIE. undersigned has rented the shop of Mrs.
Brooks. on Main street. seven doors cast
of the Hull Pump corner. and is prepared to do
all kinds of BOOT AMI SHOE REPAIRING.
upon short notice and ut reasonable rates.
Your work respectfully solicited.
LEWIS WINEBRENNEi.
April 90. 1884.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-08-24
NIDDLEwAY. JEFFERSON CO.. w. VA.

Our work has been sold all through jefferson
and adjoining counties. and has always given
satisfaction i'll every particular.
1t is our constant aim to work the very best
material. and to do all work i'll a first-class man
ner, and as to our prices we pledge ourselves to
do work as low or lower than tirst-class work
can be done for elsewhere.
If parties wish to consult us in regard to work,
and do not find it convenient to visit our fac
tory. we will. if notified by postal card, send o
representative of the firm to visit them at their
homes. and give all necessary information.
Secondhand vehicles and good Horses taken
in exchange for work.
We keep constantly a large variety of New
Vehicles in stock. and have also Secondhand
Carriages, Buggics. &c, which we sell very low
4. l.. ANDERSON s. co.
MAY q. 1SS2-y
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
THE LOVy or PET NAMES.

1t gives me great pleasure to predict
that powerful newspapers of the country
will never be able to break up this de-
hghtful habit Of calling young girls by
their baby rames. It is tribute to
their youth, beauty, and general sweet
hess that everybody is willing to pay
except sour editors and cross-grained
cynics. When young girl is called
Elizabeth" by her friends and the
public we know there is something
frigid about her; it is prophecy of old
maidenhood, but when she is called
Bessie" we know just how fresh and
sweet and affectionate she is, with her
dainty, girlish ways All, no! Let the
darling creatures cling to their pet
names. 1t will then be time enough
when they have settled down to the
real experiences of life to lay these
names on the shelf, or to give them to
their own little ones. After awhile their
happy youth and the charms thereof
will be but faded memory.-Atlanto
Constitutions.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
Two 1886 Gold Medals.

Messrs. Mason & Hamlin again have
the distinguished honor of having been
awarded the highest gold medals over
all exhibitors, American and European,
both at Edinburgh and at Liverpool,
the two most important exhibitions Of
the year 1886. Since the first great
Paris Exhibition of 1867, the Mason
s. Hamlin Organs have Invariably re-
ceived the highest honors at all great
worlds exhibitions.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
He Had to WGit.v

, lhey had the pavement on Park street
VI Urn up from curb to curb the other div.
Fnen potato reddler's horse aud wagon
=, .sl ~, rushing along. The repairers shouted
70 inc driver to stop, but lie would not. and
lorSe and wagon were rushed over the
o1se blocks and through the ditch to the
Iolid road beyond. N''''' " VIC
You must be in an awful hurry" re-.
marked one of the PAYERS to the peddler.
us AZ. ne Was gathering for fresh start.
ANYTHING special?"
Well, sold q woman back there three
pecks OF potatoes for bushel, and il
.heres any git in this boss, the next ten
minutes N, is tue time 10 show it!"--Detroit
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
Not Much on Kissing.

~ An elderly female was called at the
Police lie Court to give evidence in the case
Of Thomas Harmon, charged with assault.
The magistrate administered the oath, and
then in the usual hurried way, said, kiss
the book"
Kiss whom?" said the witness, looking
around the court.
The book"
j, This book ?" she inquired, holding up
the greasy copy of the New Testament.
"Yes."
No, sir; I draw the line ut that" she
said.
The plaintiff had to get along without
Toronto Mail
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
Willing to Pay a Fair Price.

The hotel clerk Was studing his chin
through small hand mirror, when q guest
said:
One moment, sir, please"
The clerk continued his investigation in
tensely.
One moment, sir, if you please" re-
peated the guest.
And still the clerks absorbing occupa-
ton went on. Finally he tuned slowly and
said:
Well, sir, what do you want?"
Il want to buy the earth, said the guest,
If you don't ask too much money for it,"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
INNOCENT YOUTHS -ISD WOMEN'S
TOILET.

70 an innocent young man, if there
are any, woman's toilet is wild mix
ture and still wilder mystery. The
plan OF the wonderful garments is an
unsolved enigma, and how they are oc-
cupied are past finding out. A man de-
rlares feminine clothes built on the
worst possible architectural de-
signs, and proudly displays his back
bnttoning shirt and raralytic pants legs
rs models to be followed. Possibly dis
located shoulder-blades, resulting from
refractory collar-buttons, are prefer
able to compressed waists in 'steen-mch
corsets; but warrant more profane re-
marks have been addressed to tho
meek and lowly collar-button than to
NIL the corsets in American. A woman
doesn't swear; she either cries or bites
something.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
COmnaratiYe Fame.

In a new dictionary of biography, con-
tanning 10000 names, all the Rothschilds
and Astors put together receive only as
many lines as are accorded to Harriet
Beecher Stowe. Cornelius Vanderbilt re.
ceives less attention than Paganini, and A.
i. Stewart no more than Daniel Lambert,
the fat man. Even the three rich bene-
factors-Girard, George Peabody and Moses
Monteflore-united take less room than
John Wesley or Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-10
PRIZE STORIES.

me Youths Companion, maintains its reputa-
~ ton for publishing the best Serial and Short
Stories, as we'll as striking stories of
adventure. The next volume will contain the
eight prize stories selected as the best from
s oyer ,,ooo manuscripts sent in competition.
january, will be sBlind 'BrotIer,a in eight
chapters, fully illustrated Every one will
want to read it If $l.75 is sent now, it will
pay for the paper to January, 1888