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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-04-20

Ii you owe for your paper, pay up.
elf 1 cannot have the fat of the
land can take little lean," said
tramp, as he rested his shoulder
against a lamp-post.
If beautiful woman lets her heart
rest upon her lips, the first enter
prising young man she meets may
kiss the sweet prize away.
Aged Suitor.-"I shall love you
as long as I live" Young Lady
.' That will not suffice. want some
one who will love me as long as 1
live"
The magical effects of st. Jacobs
Oil in removing soreness and stiffness
makes il invaluable at all times.-
Rheumatism and Neuralgia promptly
yield to it.
1t is an old proverb that, when
drunk, n Frenchman wants to dance,
a German to sing, aSpaniard to gam
BILE, an italian to boast, an Irishman
to fight, an Englishman to eat and an
American to make speech.
There are in Philadelphia eight fe-
male physicians who have an annual
practice of about $4,000 each.-
There are twelve whose incomes aver
age about S12,0 900 each, and there are
twenty-five who earn over So 600 each.
1t is told of kicking horse that he
was cured by suspending sack be-
hind him filled with hay. At first his
kicking was something terrible, but
he subsided entirely when the hay re-
turned toward his heels every time.
A writer in Hygiene Pratiq'te states
that boots and shoes may be rendered
waterproof by soaking them for some
hours in thick soap water. The COM
pound forms a fatty acid within the
leather and makes it impcrTious to
water.
How many bald heads you sce.-
Work, worry, disease, dissipation.
These do it. Parker's Hair Balsam
stops falling hair and restores gloss
and youthful color. Exceptionally
clean, elegant, perfect dressing, not
greasy. Prevents dandruff.
The women of n Connecticut town
have formed an organization that they
call Il "Tongue Guard" Every time
they say word against anybody they
have to drop penny into box for
tiIe benefit of the poor. 1t is needless
to add that the town paupers are all
becoming quite comfortable.
An Iowa legislator has introduced
a bill providing that both parties in a
proposed matrimonial contract shall
give satisfactory evidence to the
clerk that they are able to maintain
each other with,all the necessities of
life, and also to take care of the
children if they should have any,,
DIR. Gross, physician at st. Vincent's s
Hospital. Baltimore, Md, considers
Red Star Cough Cure perfectly harm
less, being purely vegetable and en-
tirely free from opiates, poisonsLand
other narcotics. Other professionals
also endorse it as prompt, safe and
sure. Price twenty-five cents Il bottle.
The Scientific american says if a
bottle of the oil of p6nnyroyal is left
uncOrked in Il room at night, not
mosquito or any other blood-sucker
will be fotfud there in the morning.
Mix potash with powdered meal and
throw it into the rat-holes of a cellar.
and the rats will depart. If rat or
mouse gets into your pantry, stuff
into its hole a rag saturated with a
solution of cayenne pepper, and no
rat or mouse will touch the rag for
the purpose of opening a communica-
tion with depot of supplies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-04-20

a WAR INCIDENT RECALLED.-The
recent death of Pleasant Payne, of
Henry county, Va, has recalled the
following war incident: Pleasant be-
longed to the FortY-second Virginia
Regiment, and for some misconduct
he was sentenced to ride cannon
during march. He mounted and
rode. until halt was made for dinner,
when Pleasant Ieisurely dismounted
and commenced gathering straw, hay.
etc. and cramming it in the mouth
of the cannon. An officer sternly
demanded of Pleasant what he was
doing. The laconic reply was. 80 1
never ride horse without feeding
him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-04-20

FIxE GooDs AT Low PRIcEs.-3fr.
W. L. Jones, at Martinsburg, offers
to the public a choice line of fine
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver
Ware, &c. at prices to suit the times.
He has a really fine stock, and offers
justBOw 4 specially of Silver Knives,
Forks and Spoons, at very lew prices.
Mr.. Jones is courteous and fair
dealing gentleman, and we believe
will furnish goods exactly as repre-
sented by him nos. ..<,,.-.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
wxom,n.,. New Governor.

CHICAGO, Illinois, December o.
Commenting on the appointment of Thomas
Moonlight as Governor of Wyoming; the
Washington correspondent of the ''Daily
News" telegraphs: about six weeks ago
Mr.. Baxter was appointed to this place. He
is young man who graduated at West
Point in 1876, and after few years service
in the army he resigned to go into the ranch
ing business in that territory. Mr.. Baxter
is the son of Ex-Governor Baxter of Arkan-
sas, and he recently married daughter of
Mr.. Maghee, the richest man in Tennessee.
''Mr. Baxter was not a candidate for the
Governorship, but he came here on his bridal
trip and was introduced at the White
House.
''He spent several evenings with Mrs.
Cleveland, and impressed the President so
tavorably that the latter gave him the ap-
pointment, but Today instead Of sending
Mr.. BaXter'S name to the Senate the Presi-
dent nominated Tom Moonlight of Kansas.
Mr. Moonlight was one of the earliest
settlers in Kansas, and as an abolitionist he
fought beside John Brown at Ossawatomie.
He served'through the war in Kansas reg
iment and was afterward elected Secretary
of State.
His appointment was a great surprise to
the Kansas people In Washington. 1t was
even Il greater surprise for the friends of
Mr.. Baxter, and they have been to the
White House and the Interior Department
to inquire how it happened. Mr.. Baxter
did not seek the office, but he has not de-
clined and has been in it but a few weeks.
1t is claimed that lie took much trouble to
arrange his business affairs SO that he could
perform the duties. 1t is said that the rea-
son why Governor Baxter was not renomi-
mated, is that he is large cattle owner and
that his sympathies are with the ranchmen
who are fighting the Government on the
fencing of the public land. He arrived here
tonight to protest against his sudden re.
moval."
The Times Washington correspondent
ascribes as the reason for the President S
appointing Il successor to Mr.. Baxter, that
Mr.. Baxter himself fenced in the Govern
ment lands.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

an inch deep with wheat bran. rne
pears are carefully picked, wrapped
separately in thin paper and packed
deeply in the bran until the bottom is
covered. Then this layer is covered
with bran to the depth of an inch, and
another layer of pears is placed in the
same way. This is continued until the
box is full, when the cover is tackled on
and the box set away in a cool, dry
place. The pears retain their fine
flavor and color.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
Exit Tobacconist.

Young man" shouted the retail
tobacconist, didn't ] caution you to
keep your eyes peeled for plugged silver
coins?"
Yes. sir"
well. here's a plugged half dollar
which you must have taken in this
afternoon while was out"
'.Yes, sir; know did. 7"
you knew il was plugged and yet
you accepted itP'
.Yes, sir. hadn't the moral cour.
age to refuse"
"Oh, you hadn'tP Well, on Satur-
day night you can take your pay and
20. don't want a boy here who will
let a scoundrel impose on him in that
fashion. Would you know the despica
BILE villain againp"
'Oh. yes, sir; know him well"
WHO was ite"
myew tAshsfl'' l'',~OsFsH kfea Nftt
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
s~~s~x %ss ="
~ LYDIA z. PiNkHAM'S
.SA VEGETABLE : COMPOUND
W." WILL HELP
FE& ANY WOMAN
&&XM Suffering from kidney Dis
AT52NW\ ease or from tfoubi4e po-
t/SN cullar to her eols

It's PURPOSE is solriy /or The lcgihwate hfaliegg
disease and I'D ,rlicfef pair, afhaf q does ~ IL
claims to do Thousands Fkaairs can gladly ff'fyy.
has stood the test twenty years In relieving Peodi-
cal pain promoting regularity of seasons, and Vanishing
weakness backachc and consequent nervous Distress
Probably no other woman'in the world receives so
many "letters Of thaniss" as Lydia L. PinkhaH, OF
LYNN. Mass. MIS-. p OF Et6clJ, N, H., says:
az will simply say that your Vegetable Is all
you recommend it to be. II has 6oge me Worlaa q
coed" Another lady writes from Ottawa as follows:
have just to-day bought the seventh bottle OF your Vege
table Compound have used two boxes OF Pills and sew
eral packages of your Sanave Wash and think 1t but
right you how much good from your med'-
eines. They are regular Cod-sena. All the pans
and aches have almost Disappeared my stomach is u.ue
stronger too and feel myself improved every way
Price Al Sold By all DrugGtstL
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
He Was Her Uncle.

'.Jealous!' she says. "jealous!" and
she raises her eyebrows and laughs.
jealous of him! Why he's an old,
old man, as old as my father
"That's all right" says the youth.
II know those old. old men. who are
old enough to be your father"
What do you meanP You don't
mean to say that he thinks / am in
love with him."
..You doh't know him. That bald
headed old duffer looks in the glass
every morning. and as he lays out his
three hairs picturesqucly across the
top, he thinks he's just masher.
Cheek! Give me an old, old man for
cheek"
Don't be SO slangy.'
"Well, can't help it. What do you
thnkP That bald old coot took me
aside and asked me, me mind you, il
you had any beaux."
And what did you sayP"
Say! told him that you had-onc
that was prepared to lick any old Bonn
bay duck that attempted to try any old
games on you"
.'Oh, that explains it. F"
Explains what?'
"Why, mamma has told me not to
speak to you. He isn't any beau.
He's my rich uncle from Chicago, and
/ guess you've simply cut me out of
his will"
'Geewhillikinsn'- n'-San FranciscO
Chronicle.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
THREE HUNDRED MILES AN HOUR
Efforts at improvements in Locomo-
tfves-Possibilittes in RaiIroad
Speed.

ttves-Possibilittes in Railroad
Speed.
When George Stephenson asserted
his ability 70 run passenger coaches at
a speed of twelve to fifteen miles an
huur, scientific and practical men deem
ell him fit for d lunatic asylum, but
time has shown that trains may be run
at much greater velocity without ma
terially adding to the dangers of rail
way travel. The flight of the fast ex-
press on the Pennsylvania railway is n
marked example of the possibilities in
the way of sustaining high rates OF
speed. This road now runs the fastest
train in America. Nine hundred and
twelve miles. including seven stops, are
accomplished in 25a hours, and the av-
erage time is $500 miles an hour. A
portion of the distance is run at the
rate of IS miles an hour At speed
of 80 miles an hour the driving wheels
of the locomotive on this train make
2583 revolutions a minute. William
Vanderbilt's squirt of eighty-one miles
in sixty-one minutes on the New York
Central is declared to be tho highest
rate of speed ever attained in this coun-
try, but this speed was not a surprise
to good engineers, many of whom are
firm in the belief that one hundred
miles an hour will yet be accomplished
on American roads.
Thirty-one years ago Col. Meiggs
read a paper before the New York Far
mers' club on Future Travelling" in
which he expressed the belief that rail-
road-cars could be safely propelled by
steam at the rate of three hundred miles
an hour. He said: 1.-The emperor of
Russia has taken the first great step to-
ward what l deem the ultimatum of
railroad travel. Instead OF cutting
what l call mere drill through the
country and going around everything
in the way for straight line. he has
cut broad way for five hundred miles
from st. Petersburg to Moscow. He
has made it all the way two hundred
feet wide, so that the engineer sees ev-
erything on the road. This is part Of
the future-the railroad from point to
point with mathematical line; the rails
ten times stronger than are now used;
the locomotives on wheels of far greater
diameter; the guage of relative
breath; the signals and times perfectly
settled; the roads on both sides during
the transit of trains having the gates of
the walls all closed-thcn instead of
travelling one hundred miles an hour,
we shall more safely travel three hum
dred miles an hour
One Of the latest efforts at improve
ment in locomotives is that of French
man named Estrade, who has con-
structed an engine which he calls La
Parisienne. La Parisenne. when wat
cred and fired, weighs AZ tons. Its
driving wheels, six in number. are 81
feet in diameter. The cylinders are on
the outside, with valve boxes on the
top. The diameter of each cylinder is
81 inches, and the length of stroke is 9
feet and 81 inches. This engine is built
for high speed. and will carry press
ure of 200 pounds to the square inch
above the atmosphere, or an absolute
pressure of 215 pounds. Estrade's en-
gine is designed to run at the average
rate of 7s miles an hour. francisco
(Hro,licie
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
Boston women who wear birds on thei
hats are called ''birdicides."
PRIZE STORIES.

The Youths Companion maintains its repu-
tation for publishing the best Serial and
Short Stories. as well as striking stories of
adventure. The next volume will contain
the eight prize stories selected as the best
from over 5000 manuscripts sent in compe-
tition. The first Serial Story TO appear, be-
ginning in January, will be"Blind Brother y
IN eight uchapters, fully Illustrated: Every
now, 1t will pay for the paper to January,
1888
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

Those who are trying TO break up the
baneful habi: of intempcrance will exper-
fence great benefit from the use of Prickly
Ash Bitters. Liquors derange the system.
Prickly Ash Bitters will remedy the evil re-
suits and restore the brain, stomach and
liver to healthy action, thereby strengthen
and tOning up the system and remove every
taint of disease. 1t is purely n medicine
and while pleasant to the taste,it cannot be
used as beverage by reason of its cathar-
tic pronprtips
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
Lonpfallow,s birthday Bo,k

is a beautiful present to give any lady. Bu
there is a little book published IN paniphle
form, with no pretensions to literary merit
that would be AS appropriate. and might bt
the means of saving life. 1t is called DIR. l.
V. Pierce's treatise on diseases of women
for whose peculiar troubles the "Favorite
profusely illustrated with wood-cuts and
colored plates, and will be sent to ANY ad
dress for ten cents in stamps, by the World's
DispeDsary Medical Association, Buffalo
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

George Stevenson when advising young
men how 10 get on would finish by saying,
do as l have done-persevere.' For Iif-
teen years he plodded and worked before
giving the finishing touches 10 his locomo-
tive. In as many days those persevering In
the Use of DR.. Piercc's Golden Medical
Discovery" have experienced great relief
and found themselves on the high road Ia
health. Liver complaints impure blood,
chronic lung diseases and many others yield
to its healing influences never toreturn. All
druggists
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

Improve the good opportunities that arc
offered you and you will receive more
money for your labor. Halctt Il CO., Port
land, Maine, will mail you. free. full iDfor-
nation showing how you can make from -
tos25 and upwards a day and liye at home,
ter write to them ut once. A number have
made over $50 in q day. All Is new. Capi-
tai not required; Haflett & Co will start
yOu Both sexes: all ages. Grand success
attends every worker. Send your address
NJ once and see for Yourself
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

Absence of knowledge of the fact that
impure blood, and sick headache can be
ayerted by Or. Harter's Iron Tonic, costs
millions Of money annually for uncertain
and unreliable decOctonS.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

Why do we always talk about putting ON
a coat before the vest? Who also say shoes
and stockings. What's the matter with u.s.
uuylnNNp
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

Mr.. F. Rentschler, San Francisco, Cal,
contracted a severe cold, and became so
hoarse he could not speak. He tried num-
ber of remedies without benefit, and even
the efforts of two physicians failed to give
the slightest relief. He was induced to try
Red Star Cough Cure, one bottle of which
entirely cured him.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

An Irishman once said, "All we get in
this world is our eating, our raiment and
our clothes"
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

"a Phantom COcktail''is tTIiat bar-tenders
with drink that hasn't any liquor in 1t.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

"A charge to keep have" was thesong
OF the old gun that no one knew was
loaded.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

TESTED ny TIME. For Throat Diseases
Colds and Coughs, BnowS's BHoNcHIAL
TRocIIEs have Dr,Ued their efficacy by a test
2r,
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65 CENTS ths yMssiIx ea ameEiean sdCsSlpsIn RE

IS CENTS asyS 70. Xesrs ,9csc,pSn e
H!9sms, !!,s R,ehe ter TN, without 4 prsmi,pmmS
nag -, 4s columns, l6 Y. ars old For One Dollar
you have choice from over $50 different Cloth'
Bound Dollar volumes, 500 to 80 pp., and paper
one year, post paid. Book hostage, l5c Ezra.
nO books, given away Among them are: Law
geda FsrineTs and stoct breeders, Gu d.; cGmIiion
son GMedicaD counsellor; Boys Useful Psstimes,
Five Years Before tn Mast; peoples' History OF
Popular History Gty War (boih stdes),
Aly ONE book and paper. oae year. all most paid
anteed ant on hooks .nd Week ]. or money refanaed.
sample papers, &c. RURAL HOME CO., LrD.
without Premium, Csc. year ROCHESTER,,
N. Y.
was for seven years so aiicted with piles that h
wns unable TO attend to business is entirely cared
by the use of Coles Carbolisalva. Price u
and 70 crntA at Drug gistA
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
l met a girl of the.
And gently took her @
But didn't lave the s.S,

Although we have heard persons remark
cit is worth its weight in gold"-still DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup is to be had at all Drug
stores for the small price of 25 cents bottle.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

The Denver Methodist is'' the name
of a new and handsome esemi-monthly news
paper, published in Denver under the man
agement of Mr.. Frank Hard. 1t is full of
local news of that denomination. The edi-
tor is DIR. Hyde, of the University of Den
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

Carter's Little Liver Pills may well be
termed "Perfection." Their gentle action
and good effect on the system, really make
them perfect little pill They please those
who usp Them
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
"DON'r PAY A BIG PRICE!"

III afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR. Isaac
1hompson.s Eye Water. Oruggtsts sell IL. 25c
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
The Cost OF Ignorance.

What is a rye pole age that so many:peo-
pie die of this wear?
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
Faitbfulness Is necessary IN all!

The Boston Post suggests that Liberty's
torch might be lighted with the poems that
have been made in honor of the statue.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

The square dinner plates now in vogue
are indicative Of q square meal.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

Faithfulness Is necessary III all kinds of
work: Especially is 1t necessary. in treating
Aliens Lung Balsam, and take il faithfully
according todirections, and il will cure II
cold every time and prevent fatal results.
Sold by all druggists Mt &c, 5Oc., and 81 90 a
bottle
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

There is nothing so troublesome to a man
as n second wife-whcn his first one Is still
living
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

II you are bilious, take DIR. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets" the original
Little Liver Pills. OF all druggists.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

You get more comfort for - cts. in Lyons
Heel StitTenerS than in any other article.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
An lnYentor's A,lxice.

a Maryland paper is moved TO sympathy
for a citizen who had 1.-TWO of his legs cut of
by n train -
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

Do Not Forget That Carter, Little
LIVER PILLS cure sick headache, often In
two hours
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
more Money for Your work.

Jack, please don't. You ,nuss my hair." I"
But Jack kept right on, on the ground that
IL hn uusSpd lie mIinI
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

manent color. Buckingham's Dye for the
Whiskers.
A safe and certain remedy for throat and
lung diseases. Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

INV AcKhhWIeuErd Cure FOr SICK
Headache, CARTER's LITTLE LIVER PILLS
Dose, one pill.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14
HOME u.Df ELECTRICITY

For lame back. rheumatism Kidney. liver; hiooa
and ali nervous Diseases OF men Dr women - III,
ncriencr 10 years in Denver. Keep none but pcse
goods Genuine electric belts with ;a.psnso.y. =,
nh{iasiss Al 10 siO Cold feet Batteries ti. u6ire
~. .b.5st Trusss-, etc Goods by mall "a freGips
Sf nriee e. ~ WILLIAMS, 10th and Lanner sts-
n.ty,
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A GRAND OFFER!
WELL DRILLING

n.hnsry for Wells Of any depth from 80 y so" feet
for wetsr OH or our xountsd sc.,n prihins .nd
Iiorpe Arhires sf 70 work In 70 minutes
drili faster and with eas Povsr Than any
other Specially adsps-d To drilling Wsiis In earh OF
rock 30 toi feet Farners oherp sAkfnF one
$40 per day With our machinery aud t,e. sp,na, ,
isrrcst Manufacturers the budpss s~nd sesAe In
STAN De for illnstrat-d Catalogue X. Anpkras,
Pierce Well Elcavatoe Cs.. New YovA.
The Delta independent., 1886-12-14

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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1886-04-07
Our Fight.

1t is no child's play. 1t is not a
matter of small consequence, the
same as a toy game. The vital in
terests of the whole people are at
stake. But the contest will not be
won without struggle. The en-
emies of mo license" include all
the bar-keepers and liquor dealers,
the army of moderate drinkers, the
battalion of bummers and foaters,
and some good church people, who
are afraid the movement will hurt
their business or drive some whis-
ky money from their doors, or keep
some "blood money" out of the
treasury. All these, marshalled
under one head, make strong
brigade. Our friends should in
clude the ministers, the churches,
Temperance societies, drinking