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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
TIE jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.

OFFERS TO the people OF Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in "a safe Company AT the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DRrcroRs-N. 5 White Henry b. Daven-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, W. ii.
+. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker ). W. Washington, James Logic
Charles z. Wilson, John ii. little, Jacob ;.
Melvin. f.. c. W. Herr, .saac II. Strider.
y. S. WHITE ........ resident.
II. b. DANENPORr,............. ......... Treasurer.
Executive CoNNuTEE-N. 5. White, VIM.
H. +. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
f.. Z. Chew ) W. Washington.
Local AGENTS s-Middleway-j. q. Shirley
Kearnevsvile-J. c. Bitner; Harper's Ferry
Chas. Z. Trail Shepherdstown-J j. ). Fleming;
Duhields-C. l.. Barnnart; Charlestown-
Washington & Alexander.
ac-The Secretary will be found at the Com
panvs OHice Gibson Building, Court-House
ward in CharleStOwn.
r. A. ALEXANDER,
Feb. 2l tSS Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
VOLUME 76-vOLUME %, NEW SERIES.
A'irsinia free gress.
TERMS:
TERAlS:

-.-ns FesE Pass IS published weekly cd,
C.s DHrs tn1 fltfg t.at i'r 8faHm.
-e-l poHtr rIi I,r.t.- flet t.H's for 80
U .ttf
-s-Tha terms of advertising ore, ioros llare
...ra-iucnl or Tess. one poHr- orf triH tttte
f,- three insertions -lar-cr oucs in the same
a-,portion Each continuance tUg Gems.
c-No advertisement Oh oe considered ty
tho mouth oy year unless specified on the mani
..,c-'u-. or previously a.read between Che pare
tic-.
,-An advertisement uOl market on tat
..nv f1ra specified number ot insertions VIII
a.cont,uucd until ordered out aut payment
viIl be eyscted accordingly.
rr- RE-rfAE AuyrgIi-E'fN Nl---t" aNo-u
.av mi,uudcrsanding on Cine part of tHe am
rrrI advertisers DO i- proper to State ts-.. .-Y
rI,,f their privilege only extends to their lm-
mediate business Bea, Estate Lc-l. OF other
,Ircrtiscmcnts sent 1y them to be- an addition
rl charge. and no variation.
-5-Obituary notices of more cham uye lines
..iU be charged Tor.
JOB WORK Posters. sale Bills. Circulars,
...ris. c.c.. cNecried promptly. neatly and at
fair PRICES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
JAS. Qu. BUTT,
Charlestown, w. Va,
DEiLER GN
c.oking and Heating Stoves
ALL KINDS or TIN AND SHEET
IRON HARE.
July 8, 1856
AND MANUFACTURER ol

'INHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
| very much improved his salesroOm, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line His supply al
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated Excelsior
and Farmer Girl, which never fail 10 give
entire satisfaction. besides large number of
others. With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces, exclusive Of plates, all of them very
useful o housekeepers. Important additions
10 many of these Stoves as furnished by me,
ire Side. AutOmatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves,
Water Backs and Warming Closets Coal OIL
stoves always in stock and the best Wood aud
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed My supply Of Fine Goods in my
line is one Of the best ever offered IN Charles
town, and includes handsomely urnamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee. Pots Soup lee and Cream Ladies
&c, with all the usual variety of Tia and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds. Prices always mol
crate Price of Stoves from SD mp.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work.
nrOmptlV executed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The annual meeting Of the stockholder-
Of the Valley Railroad was held at Staun
ton last week. The report Of the president
showed the gross earnings Of the road to be
ell5,O00, with expense amounting to S88,-
900. The prospects COR the coming year are
bright. Samuel Spe or, PRESIDENT, AID
the old board of directors were reelected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
1'irglnia frrr 4'rcss.
". ~. II. GALLdHER, Editor.
CharleSiocn, Jefferson County, Ucsf Va.
December .. 1880.

Among recent conf igraiion- We note the
burning of St Peter, Catholic Cathedral.
Allegheny City. PIT 4; Mr.. Np"dy's big
meeting house in Chicago; Bark Alice Mi
mott, cotton-loading at West Pnint, Virginia
Building, of Statue Island d eing E-tab-
ishment at West New Bri hton, with con
tents and machinery loss 100000; Hard.
ware stores in Luui>ville-loss $225, 900 ;
rubacco and tobacco warehouses in Dun
nam. y C.-loss $7O0, 900; Burrough Bros.
che ical works ard ten houses in Milling
Block. Baltimorr-loss 100000, and two
fremen killed and six injured.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Col. Ward II. Lamon a native of Berkc-
ley county, and The hiogroPhcr "i PRECEDENT
Lincoln. was one Of the counsel in the clSr
decded by the L ; Supreme C"uri rfcrii-
" in favor Of the CIoc'aw In'itn" i'r
over two million dollar. Ills Tee. which
WAS contingent. amounted 10 S2jo,0O0.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

TUST received. full line Of Toilet Articles
81 including fine Hair Brushes. Nail Brushe.
Shaving Brushes, Baby Brushes and Baby Rat
tles-all of which we are selling low
We have now a tinestUck of Round Bar Bar
Der Soap at &c per cake.
Soaps. We have now fine lot of Soaps
Glvcerine. Cuticura, Oriental, Sweet Briar,
Glcun's Sulpher. Carbolic Disinfectant and Toi-
let. Bee. Bath and Tar-which we are selling at
the very lowest prices.
We have on hand fall line Of Patent Ned
icines-Phenol S0dique, Seth Arnold's Cough
Cure. Larabees Ointment, Cannon's BitterS
Bromo, Chloro- Alum, Piso's Catarrh Cure, Cam
phor Ice, Glycerine Ammonia. ChlOrate Pot
ash Tablets. Swifts Specific, $500 per bottle.
Speers Wine-Port, ,Untermented Grape Juice
and Claret.
In order to compete with our competitors we
are now selling Camphor at % cts. per pound
Medicines Glasses and Tubes
Fine lot of Florida Water at 25 cts. per bottle.
DR.. CHAS. L. PRATT'S DRUG STORE.
April %, 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
DE.NTESTR IN.

Jas. R. McLaughlin.l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The latest analysis Of the political status
of the next House gives the Democrats q
niniority of - Dem. 10, Repub. 1851 but
che Republicans majority of Slates-Re-
publican delegations being from the North.
the West and Virginia t2O,l and Democrat
ic delegations from the South and Mime
sofa and Connecticut ~ This gives the
opposition constitutional majority in =
Presidential contest"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
S. D. HInscnMAN & Co.

Tf Presidential electors had been chosen
at the recent elec ion the Democrats would
have bad 2D7 t. l94 Repubicans-enough
aft -paring two ur three States. II this
be 80 when G n. Apathy resigned, what
IN ,y not BE- expected when every ID mocrat
i. alive To H. duty and come. ~ the front 2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Whilst hunting der Gen. Wade IIamp-
tons gun w4s accidentally discharged, kill
ing hi horse. which fell on hin and sc
verely injured lin. lie wandered about
in the wilderness for fye hour. before he
was found About eight years ago be lost
a leg whilst hunting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

our complete tall and winter stock Of
boys anI c.li dr.n'- clothing j. now ready
for ok r. r. Is larger than ever before
fla r. anl GOV, r greater variety 0i STYLES
-amucip,tug all r.. uirrbrul- down 70
cold scatter ny rcpai- While studying
10 ,elrci the newest -iylr-, we have kept
constantly in mind the IOw pr ces for which
We are noted Tor selling go01-.
= ID. HIRsCHMAS x Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
COLD IN HEAD

Gires Relief At ono
and (firey
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

LChas. II. Herbert.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The Parkersburg State journal Il publ
cam saws Senator Camden is responsible
for Republican defeat in this State" Those
are word, that commend him to a Demo.
cratic legislature. He generally does what
he can in that direction. In triumph or
defeat Mr. Camden is ALWAYS to be relied
upon by his party. You cin never make Il
"sorehead" of hlm by treading on his toes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
.ATAR r n
MOODY & sANKY Hymns, . 3, and I.

MOODY & sANKY Hymns, , 3, and i
CCHOOL sUPPLIES.-I have just received
- a stock of school SUPPLE Lead Pencils.
Slate Pencils, Pens and Pen HOLDERS Compo-
sitiOn Books.
DICTURE Frames-perfectly lovely; CORES
[ pondence Cards" Daisies Ilaying' arns
from - cts 10 75cts.; Mourning Paper ana Eh-
VACUUM Oil. for Harness Carholic Acid.
' 20 cts. per bottle: Insect Powder - cts.
b-the very best Hog T. wd r. ~ cts D.
Sold Inv GkU. 7. LIGHT.
Ocf 1s 1ss4 Druggist
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

MoMHA If If. the az good sa14osf5 1isS, # 's IL
alone on account OF Dyspepsia. Acker'G
Dyspepsia Tablets will euro Dyspepsia,
Indirestion and Constipation; sold On q
positive guarantee e. Is IEd 20 cents. By
GEO 7. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The cleyerest Of the Xix short -tories IN
Hqrpers Nagqeiee for December Is Polly
n Southern Christmas story Of antc-bellum
davs. by Thomas Nelson Page. the Young
Richmond lawyer Who is rapidly rising iuio
pr,minenre a. 4 skillfIl writer. K Hubl's
five illustrations eyince tie true NrsiHian
snirif
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
Vy'OOE W:LE'TED.

HIGHEST PRICE PAID ~ CASH.
THE undersigned will pay top market price
| in Cash for Wool delivered At tie Jefferson
Wooden Mill Old Porter Factory or in Charles
town al Adams Express Office.
JNO J. JOBE.
May g. 1856.
ELAINE. The best and safest OF. For sale
lLLv GFO ~ KEhR-IEY
NEW MACKEREL cad Potomac Herring
~ for safe Is Z. D. ASf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The prices, the prices, the qualities for
the prices that j. our success and our strong
poin'. We are offering big bargains IN
suits aud overcoat-, such A. we have never
offered before. and assure YOU Of saving
of 20 per cent. if YOU want anything in the
clothing line A great many odd pants at
vcry odd prices. You know what that
means.
ID uInacuMAN & Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

Gen Flick carried nine counties out OF
fifteen. in the -c"nd Congressional District.
-RHchie Gazette.
Hadn't he better demand recount?
He might have carried all but Jefferson
AMI then have been defeated by 100.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The large and perfect assortment Of over
coats for men boy- and children displayed
make satisfactory selections at positively
lowest prices.
WM KAHN & Co., The Leading Clothiers,
sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The Tucker county court hou ue came very
near burning down last week. Cause: de-
fer.ive fUe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

VIM WILSON,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

The President last week appointed Alex
ander C. Jones Of this State Consul at Chin
Kiang.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

&o>>o the Children. They are es-
SNSS pecially liable TO sudden
Colds, Coughs. Croup. Whooping Cough.
e.c. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy positive cure. II caves
hours Of anxious watching. Sold BY
GEO. 4. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

INDIAN Glue mends everything. 0nly5 cts
1 a bottle. For sale by {. y. EBI.
- TONEBRAKER'S Extracts for sale by
- c. D. EBY.
OUCUMBERS in brine ready for pickles for
~ sale by {. d. EBH.
DURE Cider Nelegar and Full Line Of
j Spices for saleS1,y c. d. EBY.
TUST think Of it. one yard Good Tobacco for
81 twenty-five cents at c. ID. EBl ;.
~ RAVELY, Lucy Hinton, Hold Fast, Cher
VI ry and other grades Of Tobacco. Full
line for sale by c. d. EBl.
ENRESH lot of Imported Olive Oil, just re
i ceiyed at q. u. EB1 >.
MASON'S Backing and Frank Miller's Shoe
vi Dressing at c. d. EBY'S.
FINEST Line and cheapest Toilet Soaps in
Il Town at I. ID. EBl >.
EEATHER Renovater, nearly new, will be
L sold cheap by addressing c. d. EBI.
October z 1856. Charlestown w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
Roofing and SDOutinG q
Speciality.

/ always use smaller tim in Roofing. Why
10 use it? II takes double the work. double
The solder and more tin Ia the square than lar
GER sheets.
Call and see AT my place Of business.
Gafs-I always use Galvanized Iron Straps in
hanging Spouting. .,,. ,,,-.---
April %. 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
Farmers.
To the Public.
For Sale.

OBILLIARD Tables and one Pool fable-al
, Collins make-for sale low. One OF them
FB. SOUDERS,
Julv 1854 Jefferson Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
Barber Wanted.

I WILL give steady employment and good
i pay TO a iirst-class Barber:
SAMUEL BR )WN.
Charlestown, April 8, 1856.
INSECTS AND VERMIN.-Persian Insect
/ Powder. Whale Oil and CarbOlic Soap, Ok.
silver. Mercurial Ointment, and Bed Bug Poi
SON AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

c.uIs.s-,. Jfe-1a Caa..s. Wes' l'rg'..''
WfIplae.i.e in the Courts OF thislouuty end
tlculioiniur tounue.
OMce next door theIesideloc ol MIS-. Max
Weu. and nearly opposite che Carter House.
November 1S l~t5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
NOTICE
10
USERS Of TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it
Iue reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
on yourro6fthe more seams you
will have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call on
us and we will prove to you
that large tim is the best to put
on your roof 1t will pay you
to look around. You will not
only save time but money by
calling on
EARNSHAW & DOOLEY
Apr. Is, 'S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
When you visit Washington stop at the
AMERICAN HOUSE.
Puas. ireae, Cor. Ser.th stree,
tfHlNG1ON, ID. G.
TERMS - PER DAY.

VHE proprie.ors of this House. the oldest
/ established Hotel IN Washington, desire TO
calIthea,teution of their patrons and the pub
lic ta the fact that the Hotel is aud has been
the headquarters for West Nirsnians for over
halfa century The American is centrally
located iu che business portion of the city, ana
Within q short distance of an Public Buildings
Churches. and places Of Amusement.
DUFFY N LEANNABDA.
Not.,1b.r 20. lsS3-lv. ProprietOrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
GEORGE TRAVIS,
Fashionable Barber
Main st., i'm room over Drug Store OF Aisquith
& Co.,
CharlestOwn, w. Va.

IIAIR Cutting and Shaving executed il
L First-ClaSs Style. Prices reduced for sin
lie hair cutting % cts. hair cutting and shaw,
at same time. p cts. Tickets good for l.
shaves. for SlO0 Every effort made TO pleast
customers. and satisfaction guaranteed.
April 10 'S3-3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
.NfUlHDiHg.
For Sale.

4 SECON HAND Grover q Baker Sewing
~ Machine for sale. Foriniormation apply al
Feb IL 'sS. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
ATTRACTIONS.

IIyou want an extra Ham, -..,.....,
Call ou w. = MERCHANT.
IlNou want sood Slice Ham, ....,..,.
Go 90 W. =. MERCHANT.
Ifyou wan. good Dried Beef 49,,
Go TO ". :. MERCHANT.
Ifvou want Alpha Roasted Coffee,
Go TO w. ). MERCHANT.
Tr v1u wan. g0Od ten and sugar cheap,
Go to W. 3. MERCHANT.
10 YOU want fine Lard. ..........-.
Go 90 w. - MERCHANT
NJ YOU want the best of Fresh Meats an
10 to W. $. MERCHANT
lIay ID. 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDER,
insurance Agency,
Office Gibson Building, Charlestown.
Representing the following Companies:
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL

ETNA. OF HARTFORD,
the largest and most popular Co. in America
Hartford Life and Annuity Of Hartford.
Home Of New York.
Phoenix Of Hartford.
Continental, Of New York
Peabody of Wheeling
German of Wheeling.
Liverpool and London and Globe, Of England,
the largest foreign Company doing business in
America.
AGENTS:
.S. FLEMING, Shepherdstown
G.. l.. BARNHART, Dunieldsi
JAS. ". LEAGUE, Middleway
\ sworn statement of the conditions Of all
FOREIGN Insurance Companies represented III
This Agency will be found at the Clerk 5 Office
I'm compliance with State laws. All losses
promptly adjusted and paid at our office
Respectfully. .,....,,,,r
February II. lS4. Agents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02
INSURE YOUR STOCK
IN THE
PE0PLE'S MUTUAL LIVE STOCK IISUl-
AIGI ASSI. ll baltimore. ND.
The Oldest and Most Reliable Live Stock lnsur-
ance Co., in the United States.
Has issued in its different departments
GOO PNlioioc
$4,000 Policies.
OVER 100000
NOT a SINGLE HONEST Loss UNPAID.
This department pays its own losses ana is not
liable for those occurring elsewhere

For further information ana policies apply
to II. y. OGDEN & CO, Gen'l Agents,
Fainnont, w Va,
Or B. T. LEISENRlNG, Agent at
May 6, 1885. Chariestown, W. Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-12-02

-I1wING MACHINES.

rt1rE HOUSEHOLD" is claimed 10 be the
hest SEWING Nacnin Zoo the world u YOU
.r--r- of 1arirs O. machine Louot purchase un-
I'll NON h1ye examined the Household for
sale bv OEo. W l' Mai '-D l.
July H. ls-t
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-06-24

most twig Of that maple particle that
was intended TO help form a birch
tree; and as for carrying up bit OF
poison. intended for the laurel. into tho
innocent petals Of the azalea. such
thing is really impossible. We may
trust these workmen always. for they
never are disobcdicnt to the great
Architect Of nature. under whose direc.
ton they are employed.
And what an innumerable multitude
of these little joincrs and masons. paint
ers and master.builders, are at work In
the forest to-day putting together oil
this wonderful architecture. these
massive columns. these graceful srctes
these bowers OF leaves and green pend
ants. How many tons and tons Of ma
terial are being fled up high in tho
air every moment in this vast forest,
while through all and over all there Is
perfect order and harmony. When Wa
think of these things we are prompted
to cxclaim with the poet:
my heart is awed within me when think
or the great miracle that st II goes on
In silence round me; the perpetual work ef
Thy creation
Finished, yet renewed forever"
N. Y. Observer.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-06-24
CHEAP LIVING.
How Mr.. Atkinson subsists on Ono Dollar
Per Week.

How Mr.. Atkinson subsists on Ono Dollar
Per Week.
A Detroit lecturer recently stated
that "a crank named Atkinson" claim.
ed that he could live well for Sl72 q
year. The "crank" not only claimed
It but he has done It himself. For one
dollar o week Mr.. Atkinson subsists on
n daily ration consisting of one-half to
three-quarters of apound ofgood meat,
three-quarters to one pound of bread.
one-half to one pound of potatoes or
some other vegetable, ene-half pound
OF oatmeal, onc-half ounce Of butter,
one ounce Of sugar, large bowl of tea
or coffee with spoonful of condensed
milk, an orange, an apple or somc
dried fruit. Except the bread, which
Is bought baked. such cooking as Is re-
quired for the above Is effected with
one cents worth Of oil burned In a
hand lamp by means Of what he calls
his cooking laboratory" Mr.. Atkin-
son, however, is recklessly extrava-
giant. He could buy for five cents one
of those German pea-soup tablets. This
Is what the German army has whipped
all creation on. A five-cent tablet will
make seven pints Of tho best pea soup,
which is moro than enough to keep a
man for day. Thus Mr.. Edward At
kinson instead Of lavishing u whole
dollar on his weeks sustenance, might
subsist for five cents day. As meat
ID pressed into the tablets In addition
to the peas, the soup is very nourish.
tng.-Detroa Free Press.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-06-24
a Considerate Judge.

The p.ide of woman over a new bon
net is proverbial, but most men are no
so considerate of the fact rs the judge
in police court in the following story
A clear and simple case had been trie(
before him, and his Honor was about
to give his decision. when he noticed Z
daughter Of one Of the parties anc
asked her to come forward and b,
sworn.
Afterwards. at the dinner-table, one
Of the lawyers asked il 1t was necessary
for that young lady to testify.
"Not in the least. replied the judge
with a sardonic smile. "not in the
least; but saw sue had a new bonnet
and feeling in an amiable mood. i con.
cluded to let her have chance to show
it."
Most women would prefer to allow ,
bonnet to dwell IN obscgrity. rather
than appear upon tho witnessstand-
Youth, C0mpGrio&
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-06-24

mosphere, between tho tropics, has
been traced all the way across tho
heavens; forming complete ring.
This appearance was first called to the
attention of astronomers by Cassini
about 1858; and for many years the
theory was that it was caused by the
suns atmosphere. Laplace was the
first to demonstrate that this idea was
incorrect, and to advance the theory,
now generally accepted. that the ap.
pearancs is caused by minute metcoric
bodies revolving around the sun. Ex.
amincd in the spectrum, the light en-.
anating from the zodlacal appearance
Is seen to show not distinct chromatic
lines, but n continuous sliees which
shows it to be reflected light only. The
orbits Of this metcoric matter-for
each fragment is supposed to travel in
a path distinct from all the others
must be highly eccentric, which ac-
counts for the noticeable difference in
the appearance of the zodiaca light at
different times Chicago Int, Ocean.
Signal-Copiahan. (Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-06-24
FASHIONS FANClES.
rancifui Concclts Imported from the Ga!
Capital OF France.

Capital OF France.
White dresses are to be the rage In
Paris directly the hot weather 'cts in.
Cloaks for small girls are haf.iitting
and extend to the bottom of The dress
skirt.
A fonr.lcavcd shamrock in my cry
stal medallion is tho last ornament
worn on bangles.
Pocket handkerchiefs are now made
with narrow hens, edged with bor.
der of Valcncicnncs lace.
Icliotropc is afavorite color of shade
in silk fabrics only, howevG, for in
wooden it looks dull and faded India
silks are very cool and plcasan''o wear
in summer, and are not very expensive.
While there are many fancy styles in
the new exhibits of hosiery, sdid col.
ors and dark shades seem to be the fa.
vortcs. The popularity of blak hose
increases rather than diminishns, and
it will be worn with light dresses of
all sorts and with the most drcssy
toilets in evening shades.
Walking customes OF summe' serge
or chcviot are made with plated
skirt; second skirt, much saorter.
plated across the front. forming n
shawl-point at the side and puff at
back. The bodice comes down into a
peak both in front and at the back; !,
Is trimmed with a collar and --a!llc OF
woolcp lace to match.
GirlS hats and bonncts Tor spring
are mostly of dark straw, and the ma
jority of them are faced with velvet or
other dark material and turn very far
back from the face. the brims in many
styles reaching the top of the high
crowns, where they are fastened by a
strong stitch or are held in with the
trimming. A few made feathers are
used, but more ostrich tips are seen
than usual.--M J. World.