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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
AMnLkinn Skeleton.

Mr. f. Springer, of Merchandising, Pa,
writes Il was afflicted with lung fever and
abcess on lungs, and reduced to a lcdlking
skeleton. Got free trial bottle Of DR.. King
New Discovery for consumption, which did
me so much good that bought dollar bot
tie After using three bottles, found myself
once more man, completely restored to
health, with hearty appetite, and gain
of flesh of IS pounds" Call at Geo. L.
Lights Drug Store and get free trial bot
tie of this certain cure for all Lung Diseas-
es. Large bottles 81 90.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
From Hs Sicpherda0lu Rcgi't,r.
Communicated.
sHEyANDoAH JUNCTION, June 20, 1856.

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, June %. 1856
Editors Reqider.-We are panied 10
chronicle the death of Prof NJ. b. Beamer,
a vocal music teacher well known in this
community, having taught here about sew
enteen years ago. Prot. Beamer came into
our midst q few days ago in apparent good
health. giving lectures at Unlonyille, Ber-
Tvville and other places. Friday, June
18th. he came here, stopping with Mr.. A.
@. Drawbaugh. At night be gave lecture
I'm the Chapel. After the exercises he COM
planned of being unwell, and walked with
assistance TO the residence of Mr.. Draw
baugh. Ina a few hours Prof Beamer be-
came unconscious and fingered but a short
time until he died. His death resulted from
hemorrhage of the brain. His wife, who
resides at Warrenton, Va, was promptly
telegraphed for, and arrived but q few
hours after his death. Prof. Beamer leaves
a widow and six children 10 mourn his loss.
Prof. Beamer was a Christian gentleman
of the highest type, and his widow and six
fatherless girls have the sympathy OF the
entire community. He has gone to join the
choir of sweet singers around the throne,
where sickness, sorrow, pain and death can
never come. The writer Of these lines, a
pupil of Prof. Beamers seventeen years
AGO. was wei, acquainted with him, and of
fers this his last tribute TO man Of great
moral worth and one who deserves the re-
spect he so easily won. Rest in peace.
FRIEND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Of course we have some special bargains
in our boys and children's department and
we cannot, therefore, impress upon you too
seriously the Importance of calling on us
as early as possible. First come, first served.
We hope to have the pleasure of illustra-
ting its value to you at the first opportunity.
WIN. KAHN q Co., Sadler Building.
1t costs nothing to call and look at what
we are offering in Spring Clothing. Before
you buy get posted and buy where you can
buy best. We know where you can buy
best and we want you to know where that
is too. Therefore, we say call and look.
You won't be bothered to buy if you come
to look only, but we are certain you eau find
nothing to equal our qualities at our prices
elsewhere.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
The grass is sprouting, the trees budding
and the birds mating and everything pro-
claims that spring is here. The spring stock
has arrived at VIM. Kahn q Co.'S, Sadler
Building, and and is now ready for public
inspection Positively the lowest priced
house in the Valley.
WIN. KAHN & Co, The Leading Clothiers,
Sadler Building.
Straw Hats Straw Hats Straw Hats ! +!
The largest stock in this town, at greatly
reduced prices Come and get bargains.
WIN KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
CHURCH NOTES.

The colored Methodists are holding a
Camp Meeting at Shenandoah junction.
Rev. Henry Wirgman preached in Zion
Episcopal Church last Sunday morning,
and conducted the evening service.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will
be administered in the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday, July 18th. The usual services
on the preceding Friday and Saturday.
The Twentieth Annual Convention OF
the Baltimore Conference Sunday-School
Society, NJ. E. Church, South, will be held
at Wesley Grove, Nd, commencing on
Tuesday evening, July 10th, 1886. Ar
engagements for reduced rates over the Bal
timore and Ohio and Shenandoah Valley
Railroads have been secured.
The United Brethren in Christ will hold
Bush Meeting in the grove of Rev. W. L.
Leavell. near Zoar School House, common
cling on Saturday evening, July 10th, 1886,
at early candle-light Services during the
day on Sunday, and Sunday evening.
Meeting TO be conducted by Rev. VIM. b.
Evers. The Presiding Elder, Rev. A. NJ.
Evers, is also expected to be present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
Thousands san So.

Mr.. T. w. Atkins, Girad, Kan, writes ;
60 never hesitate to recommend your Elec-
trio Bitters to my customers, they give entire
satisfaction and are rapid sellers" Electric
Bitters are the purest and best medicine
known and will positively cure Kidney and
Liver complaints. Purify the blood and
regulate the bowels. No family can afford
to be without them. They will save hun
dreds of dollars in doctors bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents bottle by Geo. T. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

THE public is respectfully informed that ]
Il am now prepared TO furnish plants Of all
standard varieties for vegetable gardens such as
CABBAGE. TOMATO. PEPPER. EGG, LET
TUCE. SAGE. CAULIFLOWER, &C,
ALSO SWEET POTATO SETS,
at the Eagle Avenue Gardens west Of mt.
Paryo') and at my Town Branch on Liberty
street. adjoining the residence Of Hon. Jas. NJ.
Mason. 4 share Of the public patronage VIII
be thankfully received.
r. Fresh Vegetables IN season.
April !, 1856. i. ). WILLIAMS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Hay Fever. have been great sufferer
from Hay Fever for 10 years and have tried
various things without doing any good. l
read of the many wondrous cures of E'y's
Cream Balm and thought l would try once
more. In - minutes after one application
was wonderfully helped Two weeks ago
l commenced using it and now I feel entire
" cured. 1t is the greatest discovery ever
known or heard of.-DUHAMEL CLARK,
Farmer, Lee, Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
From the Spirit :

From the Spirit
Mr.. VIM. Beall lost fine stallion last
week
Eugene Barr cut his foot severely with an
AK last Friday
Mr.. J. A. 5. Renner has accepted a posi-
ton as clerk for the Melville Milling Com
pany
Mr.. VIM. Mock is building the founda-
ton for a large new barn for Mr.. 1. a.
Bates, near CharestOwn.
Miss Mary 5. Haines closed her school
last Wednesday with appropriate exercises
by the children, refreshments, etc.
J.G Littig, Esq, and family, formerly of
the L. 5. Navy, are rustcating in our city,
and are Quartered with Mrs. Spots.
The last payment of weekly dues in
Building Association No. / was made last
Saturday and another Association will be
started shortly.
Mr.. John Burns cut with No. II seven
foot Osborne Binder 90 acres Of wheat in
y days, Mr. c. NJ. Bishop operating the
machine-wheat estimated, as we are IN
formed, at - bushels per acre.
Mr.. Harry b. Middlekauf, of this place,
has lust turned out six pair of nickel fin
ished harness-well made and of handsome
approximations Mr. c. E. Lamar, who will
use them in the livery business at Martins
burg.
Mr.. l. w. Williams, of this place, has
purchased the mercantile stock OF Mr.. a.
c. Drawbaugh, at Shenandoah Junction,
and will conduct business there. Mr.. Will
liams is an experienced and accommodating
merchant, and we cordially commend him
to the good people Of the Junction and Vi
cinity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
Resolution Of Thamks.

Having learned of the kindness shown to
our friend and brother, Prof w. b. Beamer,
i'm his sudden and last sickness, and of
their deep sympathy and aid extended to
his widow i'm her great affection by the cit
liens of Shenandoah Junction, West Nir-
ginia. and especially by John Aglionby and
A. G.. Drawbaugh, we the citizens of War
rentou Va, aud especially the members OF
the VI. L. Church. South, of which Prof.
Beamer was an honOred member, do hereby
tender our thanks on behalf of ourselves
and the widow of our deceased brother for
their exceeding kindness, and will ever hold
them in grateful remembrance.
L. HOUT, Chairman.
u NELSON. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Major Jas. G. Field, Culpepper, Va, says
last spring he used Powelps Potato Produc-
er on his crop with entire satisfactory re-
suits. aud made some of the finest potatoes
that were ever seen in this section of the
State. Some Of them weighed two pounds.
Nothing can beat this special preparation
for potatoes. Address Brown Chemical Co.,
Baltimore, Nd.
believe DIR. Sellers Nermifuge" Is the
best worm medicine for children in the
world, and parents ought not to use any
other. 25c. vial.
Nothing like ''Dr. Sellers Liver Pills
for headache, billiousness, dizziness, consti-
patton, fever and ague, and all malaria.
Peerless seed potatoes Of fine quality at
Walls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
RrckIen,s Arnica SaIre.

The Best Salve in the world, for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chiblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, OF no payment required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by Geo. T. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Hons VIM. II Travers and ID b. Lucas
have returned from Wheeling whittier they
had gone as counsel in an important case
before the Supreme Court
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

The repair of vehicles and furniture will
be promptly attended TO by NJ. George
Dooley at his shop near Hollis pump. Does
good work and at moderate prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

A time for all things. This is the time
for Bargains at Hagley's Prices are so low
that small wages will not prevent buyers
from supplying their wants. Our trade is
rapidly increasing Large stock and low
prices are doing the work. Call early or
iate-you can be suited in Clothing, Shoes,
Underwear, etc. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

The Berryyiile Amateur Dramatic Club
oy an entertainment in Charlestown on
Friday evening last pleased large audi
eace, and their temperance here will be
hailed with delight by those fond Of dra-
matte performances. The Young ladies of
Che Club just "tore the boys all up by
tle graceful rendition of their part of the
programme aud By their good looks and
winning ways.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
Nlar.25, 1886.

James Turner and wife returning home
from Winchester Monday morning were
thrown from their buggy by their horse Ia
king fright at a drove Of hogs, Mrs. Tur-
ners head struck stone, killing her in
stantly. Mr.. Turner was fatally injured
Wnrrcn .SRtiReL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

The Winchester Ne,cs last week reached
its majority. 1t has never been recreant to
Democratic principles, and has been faith
full chronicler of local news. May it live
to celebrate its centennial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
Soda Water, Deep Rock. y
MISS .f.NELEf HICKS

HAS taken the store room on Main street, in
III building occupied by the Misses Ware
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.
She has also a stock Of Dress Trimmings and
Notions to which she invites the attention OF
the ladies'
June TO- 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

The ladies of 2. +. Church, Bunker Hill,
viii hold an Ice Cream Festival Friday and
Saturday nights, July 9th and 10th Acor-
dial invitation is extended 70 all.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Mr.. DeHertbern Washington L. =. Con-
sui General 20 New London. Canada, has
been ON a visit 90 his mother Mrs. Col L.
W. Washington, aud other relatives ~
"Mordiugton, this place lie called to see
u. before leaving Ou Monday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

| wish my friends and customers to know
that | will be able to furnish them fine
struck herring this year at better prices.
G. L. WALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Salt Shad at WALLS
salt Herring az WALLS.
Mackerel at WALLS.
Fine fresh Shad every day at WALLS.
For your harvest fish buy from a man that
has experience in handling hsh and you will
have goui Ssh g. T. WALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Mr. little formerly Of the Steoherdstora
Register, looked i'm upon us on Saturday.
He caught us i'm questionable act: We
were reading the NrtiHsjurg Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

One barrel of the Shenandoah Milling
Co.'S Roller Flour will make more bread
than one and one quarter barrels Of Burr
Flour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Several thousand colored excursionists
were at Island Park on Monday-about
5000 of them from Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Mr.. Geo. T. Light has returned from
Kentucky and brought with him his thor
oughbred colt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Mr. Junius b. Davenport Of the LIST Ma
tional Bank at Roanoke spent the 4th at the
family home near Charlestown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Mr.. Jacob o. Tutwiler has been appoint
Cd town lamplighter at $50 per year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
DIED.

In Winchester, on Saturday morning. July
8, 1856 Mrs. CATHARINE RUSSELL, wife OF
Mr.. VIM. G. Russell, Sr., aged about Il years,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Twenty-Five uniformed wheelmen ea-roH's
for Hagerstown passed through this place
ou sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
For Sale.

4 HOUSE AND LOT on the southern end
n of Samuel street. at present occupied by
George B. Laboyteau. For terms address,
JAMES 4. ENGLE.
ApriI % 1873. Harper Ferry, w. Va,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
Wanted.

y industrious boy from IA to l6 years Of
n age. Of good character. TO learn the Drug
Business Address in own handwriting.
LOCK BOX 80,
July US-1t. C5z.aScTl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
july s 1850.

Mr.. Humphrey X. Amber has returned
from the University Of Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

EOR sALE.-STEAM ENGINES. CLAY
Il and ore pans. boilers and sheet-iron work.
Secondhand engines and boilers on hand.
Hosting engines aud machinery q speciality.
THOMAS CARLIN, AIlegany, Pa.
Jan. :, 1851 VI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

The funeral of Mr.. S. NJ. Williams took
place at Harper's Ferry on Tuesday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
.H.IRRIED.

On Wednesday evening, June 5Oth, 1856 a
the Parsonage of NJ. c. Church, South, by Rev
Mr.. Tyler. Mr.. JACK GRIM and Miss ELLA
GROVE, both of Winchester.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
Notice.

Asian greatly annoyed by persons shoot
\ ING and otherwise trespassing upon my
farms. hereby give notice that all depredators
or trespassers. in the future, will be prosecuted
10 the fullest extent of the law -
HENRY b. DAVENPORT.
May Il iSSS-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Traius of the b. x O. pass Charlestown as
follows North-LeNington Express at $40
and Winchester Accommodation at 600
q. M. mail at 30 p. m. and mixed trains
at l229 a. M. and S.S5 and $50 ?. NJ
Southbound-Lexipgtou Express at 1923
q. M. mail at % and Winchester Accom-
modatioa at S.29 p. N, mixed trains al 2.cI
and SH5 q. - e-td 80 ? L.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
$. d. HIRscHMAN & Co.

1t will pay you to visit our stores after
harvest providing you are in search of bar
gains, as we have made some immense re-
auctions, being DESTROYS Of closing out sew
eral lots in some of our departments.
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN d Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Buy Roller Flour and be sure of good
bread. SHENANDOAH MILLING Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
"SECOND CALL"
CALL FOR S2j,OOOOO SIX PER CENT.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BONDS.

CHRLEsrowN, W. VA, June B. 1856.
NOTICE is hereby given that the principal
y and accrued interest Of the bonds herein
below named will be paid at the Treasures
Office, Of jefferson county, w. Va, in Charles
town, w. Va,
On the 10Th dag Of July, 1886,
and that the interest on said bonds will cease
on that day, VIZ jefferson County Bonds, six
per cent. bonds issued 10 the Shenandoah Val
ley Railroad CO., numbered rs follows
1000 No. ll3 10 ll5 both inclusive,
81 900 " III I2l
1000 12G 1872 "
$1,000 135
$1,000 1877
$1,000 4" i3s
81 600 iii Ii3
Total $1,000
Should the holders wish bonds paid in Bal
timOre please address me at Cumberland, Mary
land, as early rs possible. ID. AMMAN.
Agent for Jefferson County, w. Va.
June TO- ls56-td.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Mr. c. f. Lamar and wife have taken
quarters at the st. Clair Hotel. by the
way. Mrs. Lamar is a daughter of our friend
and subscriber, Maiog Chas w. Knott OF
Jefferson County, and we bespeak for her
cordial reception by our people.-M9tias-
turg Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

The Democrat notes that ON Tuesday even
ing of last week the Independent Fire Com
pany drilled in part uniform, consisting of
caps and torches That rivals the Georgia
uniform Of collar and spurs. A trihe mea-
gre. 90 be sure-kiud Of "a midsummer night
habiliment, So Co speak.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Samaritan Lodge, No. %, I. %. O. f.. of
Lectowu June both elected the following
officers for the ensuing term john Blue,
y. c.; Philip Henry. Y. g.; Geo II.
Ramsburg, Sec'y; j. j. Ramsburg Treas
Rev. Jas. T. Eubauk. Chaplain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

a band of Gypsies passed through town
last Wednesday. Recently a band of these
uomalls picked up little child in a New
Jersey town and did their very best to carry
&c off, Horsemeu in hot pursuit rescued
the child. but let the Gypsics 60.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
"THIRD CALL"
Jefferson County STA Per
Cent. Bonds.

CHARLEsrowN, W. Va, 1886.
NOTICE is hereby given that the principal
y and accrued interest Of the bonds herein
below named will be paid at the Treasurers
office of jefferson County, W. Va,
On the 31a day Of July, 1886,
and that the interest on said bonds will cease
on that day. viz. jefferson County bonds, .
per cent bonds issued 70 the Shenandoah Val
ley Railroad Company numbered as follows:
$1,000 No. ~,
$1,000 " lF,
$1,000 AZ,
$1,000 " 80,
si.O0O l52 70 l57 both inclusive,
$1,000 $50 1875
$1,000 l68.
$1,000 100.
Total 5000.
Should the holders wish their bonds paid IN
Baltimore, please address me az Cumberland,
Maryland, as early as possible.
d. AMMAN,
Agent for Jefferson County, W. Va.
July l. l5s6-td.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
J.H. NELSON, Secretary.

w. G.. T. L. Conference at Mountain
Lake Park-near Deer Park-July 2S-Sl.
The b. * o. on any day from July 10Th to
30tb. viii issue tickets 10 Mountain Lake
Park good 70 return up to and including
August 5th, at the rate Of one fare for the
round trip. 1t is an opportunity in addi-
ton TO the pleasures attending the confer
ence. for persons at A moderate car fare to
see the beautiful spot where the President
and bride spent their honeymoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

The Kearueysyille Young Mems Chris
tian Association have arranged for a course
of lectures during the summer There will
be twelve OF more delivered by able speak
ers on subjects of special interest to young
men aud il is hoped that they will be well
attended. DR.. Hopkins, Of Charlestown,
Revs. Woods and Roller, of Martinsburg,
Reys. Ghiselin and Moser and Hon. Geo.
NJ. Beluhooyer, of Shepherdstown, E. E.
Sheldon and W II. Morris, Secretaries Of
the Baltimore Association, and others have
each agreed to give lecture, and other
well-known speakers are yet to be heard
from.
The course will be opened by a lecture
by DR.. Jas. G. Wiltshire, a prominent ply
stefan Of Baltimore, and well known in this
county, on Monday evening, July 9TH, at S
p. m. Subject: The Eye and How to
Care for It." Tickets admitting two to the
whole course at so cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

Ny business for the month OF April has
proved that an increase Of stock would IN
crease sales. Notwithstanding the cry of
hard times our sales have been much larger
than ever before. We have now on hand
5000 pairs of shoes, 5000 worth of cloth
ing. so dozen shirts, so dozen neckwear,
q heavy stock OF hats, 80 dozen gloves, and
everything in mems wear in good supply.
GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08
NOTICE.!

l HERBY give notice that | will
prosecute any and all persons trespassing
on my farm, Tuscawilla, in any way.
Nav 20. 1886. w. G.. CARRELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-07-08

The Roanoke Leader, referring TO late
visit of Mr.. J. n. Sadler of this place to
that city says
"Mr. Sadler Is perhaps the largest turnit-.
ure dealer in the Shenandoah Valley, ana
uses in one of his furniture cars the ldenu-
cal pair Of horses that drew the vehicle IN
which John Brown took his last rlde-to
his execution. These horses, although quite
old. are still quite spirited. They are re-
garded as great curiosities by the many WIS.,
itors who 90 sight seeing to that historic
little city"
A twin statement to the horse part OF the
above story and just as near akin to a fact,
is that Of Mr.. George Conklyn in the Globe
Democrat that he has the bona fde left ear
all but the "bony' part-of John Brown.
He says,
1T is well authenticated, and its history
is this When the post mortem was maze
the physician who conducted the eXamlha-
ton cut Oft the left ear and sent 1t to Gov
ernor Wise. who retained it till his death
when il fell TO his son, and this son in per-
son gave it 70 me for my collection. There
are few people whose left ear will be pre-
served and treasured for twenty-seven years
after they are gone"
Mr.. Sadler has good horses full of years
and of spirit, but they are not the horses
that hauled John Brown to execution-they
are "horses of different color" The
horses now used by Mr.. Sadler are bays,
bought since the war those hornessed to
the wagon that conveyed John Brown to
the field of execution were a large gray and
a browu-the gray died and the brown was
taken away 10y Federal soldiers, and the
wagon was taken to Manassas and was not
brought back again.
Mr.. Conklyn may have ghastly curios by
the thousand, but he hasn't the left ear OF
old John Brown, unless the old fellow was
mutilated, early or late as you please, after
he left these precincts. He had two ears
when he was turned over to his friends.
Whilst on the subject of ears, we earnestly
suggest to Mr.. Conklyu TO get at the ear OF
his friends with the statement which Is an
incontroyertible fact that John Browns
first victim at Harper's Ferry was an indus
trious. inotlensiye colored man,