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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
per Acrs" Not ALWAYS Ro,,oh,o.

You know the fellow who lived at the rate
Of $4,000 year for ten minutes. He's first
cousin to tho fellow who lives in the country
and values things per acre. Per acre sounds
very big, but it is not always reliable.
Il once lent a fellow 500 when was well
of" said friend to me few days ago, sand
he never paid me back. Well, am not as
rich now as l was then, and it pleased me a
week or two ago 20 meet q man from the
same district where my debtor lives. How
Is Jones getting one asked him. 'Splen-
didly, splendidlyr he said. Pm glad to hear
it, said L 'Yes, Jones is making money, do
ing we'll Hes making $500 an acre off canary
seed You don't tell me- / said. 1t &C
CURED to me that it would net be q
bad time to tackle Jones for that 500
he owed me. SO I wrote to Jones and
congratulated him and asked him Incl
dentally IL ii would be convenient, etc !
felt quite sure Of getting it and ordered O
suit of clothes ON the strength Of it. got q
letter from Jones. There wasn't any remit
tanco in it. He said it was perfectly true DC
would be making $500 an acre off canary seea
IL he had an acre, but he only had twenty
square feet and that was about as much as he
could do with. San Francisco Chronicle
"UndertOneS.n
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
outside the baseball Grounds.

The most appreciative spectators ere those
who can't afford to pay to see the game. The
more active Of them shin up the telegraph
poles outside the ground and perch on the
cross trees, getting a fne birds eye view o,
the diamond. They know all the players b.
sight and watch every point of the game.
When big game IS on, the chaps on the
telegraph poles watch and describe it for q
mob cf youngsters down below.
Say, Jimmy, who's at the bat nowg" in
quired one Of the groundlingS
"Roger COnnor. He's twostrikes and three
balls
A yell from the inside causes great excite
ment among the groundlings, and the man
aloft is eagerly looked TO for an explanation.
that's dandy. Way over to left field.
Go it, RogerI' shouts the man up aloft.
"Three baSger, amt it, JimmyT'
"Bet cberlife. Hi, vi. Outside the Gin.
ders. Run, Roger, yer got ter run! Whoopl
Home run!'
The groundings who haven't seen it are
Just as excited as the crowds on the grand
stand, and they dance and yell and slap each
other on the back. Some Of the barelegged
little fellows throw handSprings TO express
their delight.-New York Sun
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Amendment to the Constitution.

JOINT RESOLUTION NO. ~ PROPOS-
ING AN AMENDMENT no THE
CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE.
ReSOlCed 6y the Legislature Of WeSt TH-
ginid, t,ro-thirdS of all tie members
elected 10 each house dgreejlG thereto:
/. That the following amendment to
Article III. of the constitution Of the
State be, and the same is hereJy pro-
posed, to-wit:
> That section thirteen, of Article Ill.
as il now is, be stricken out, and the fol-
lowing inserted in lieu thereof:
SEC. Is. In suits at common law,
where the value in controversy exceeds
twenty dollars, exclusive of interest and
costs, the right Of trial by jury, if re-
quired by either party, shall be preserv-
cd, and in such suit before 4 Justice, Il
Jury may consist of six persons.
Agreed to February p, 1887.
Publication of the foregoing proposed
Amendment to the Constitution of the
State of West Virginia, is made pursu-
ant to the requirements of section OF
chapter - Acts 1887.
f. w. WILSON.
BY the Governor:
HENRY ;. WALKER,
Secretary of State.
July 27-l3t.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRAT. OCTOBER % 1888:
AN OMEN.


A star fen from the zenith bright,
Adown il swept, track Of light.
A spirit left It's earthly home,
Through boundleSs unknown tracts 70 roam
Tncy marked the two, the star, the soul;
they said, so long IS time shall roll,
When falls q star from boundleSs height,
A spirit too shall take its flight.
Unknown, unseen by mortal eye,
Each night q star falls from the sky;
Unknown, unsUng by mortal song,
Each second bears a soul along.
Alice ". Schoff In Commercial Gazetts
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Amendment to the Constitution.

JOINT RESOLUTION NO. Is PROPOS-
ING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE,
PROHIBITING THE MANUFAC-
TURE AND SALE OF INTOXICAT-
ING LIQUORS.
ReSolUed 6y the Legislature Of Vest Vtr-
giRid, tlrO-thi3TiS Of all the members
elected to each house agreeing thereto:
/. That the following be, and the same
is proposed as an amendment to the con
stitution of this state, to-wlt:
2. That section forty-siX of Article /.
! of said constitution. as il now is, be
stricken out, and the following be in
serted therein, in lieu thereof:
4G. The manufacture, sale and keeping
| for sale, of all intoxicating liquors,
drinks, mixtures and preparations, eX-
cept as hereinafter provided, are forever
prohibited within this State; and the
| legislature shall without delay provide,
| bv appropriate legislation, for the strict
enforcement of this provision. But the
| legislature may provide by law for the
manufacture, sale and Keeping for sale,
| of alcohol, and preparations Thereon, Tor
| scientific, mechanical and medicinal
| purposes, and of wine for Sacramental
| PURPOSES, under sufficient penalties and
| securities, to ensure the que execution
| of such laws as may be enacted under
| this section.
Agreed TO February IL, 1887.
Publication of the foregoing proposed
Amendment to the Constitution of the
State of West Virginia is made pursuant
| TO the requirements of section of chap
| ter - of Acts 1887.
T.. w. WILSON.
BY the Governor:
HENRY :. WALKER,
Secretary of State.
July 27-l3t.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

A roomy lounge in bed cham
Der is agreat convenience. Itafords
an opportunity for an afternoon nap
without disarranging the well-made
bed, and many 4 careworn woman
would lie down for a few minutes
upon a lounge in her bedroom who
would not think of resting in the
DAYTIME upon the bed.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

Flowers which are to be sent by
mail should be cut the night before,
and the stem placed in water. They
will soak themselves full, and keep
twice as long in consequence.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

Winchester pavement and build
ing brick for sale at L. P Lippitt's.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Amendment to the Constitution.

JOINT RESOLUTION NO. u PROPOS-
ING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE.
ReSOlrcd 6y the Legislature OF Vest ViT-
ginid, tCO-tdiriS Of all the members
elected to each house agreeing thereto:
l. That the following amendment to
Article VI. of the Constitution of this
State, be, and the same is hereby pro-
posed, to wit:
>. That section twenty-five of Article
VI. as it now is, be stricken out and the
following inserted in lieu thereof:
-. No session of the Legislature shall
continue longer than sixty days, with
out the concurrence of twO-thirdS OF the
members elected TO each House.
Agreed to February p, 1897.
Publication of the foregoing proposed
amendment to the Constitution of the
State of W0st Virginia is made pursu-
ant TO the requirements OF section Of
chapter 80 Acts 1857.
T.. w. WILSON.
BY the Governor:
HENRY =. WALKER,
Secretary of State.
July 27-l3t.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
GRATEFUI-COMFORTING.
EppS'S COCOA.
BREAKFAST.

BREAk EASI.
"By thorough knowledge OF the nat
ural laws which govern the operations
of digestion and nutrition, and by a
careful application of the fine properties
of well selected Cocoa, Mr.. Epps has
provided our breakfast tables with
delicately flavourcd beverage which
may save us many heavy doctors bills.
1t is by the iudicious use Of such articles
of die, that constitution may he grad
ually built up until strong enough to re-
sist every tendency to disease. Hun
dreds of subtle lnaladies are floating
around us ready TO attack wherever
there is weak point. We may escape
many fatal shaft by keeping ourselves
well fortified with pure blood and a
properly nourisheG frame. "-CiUi Ser
picc gazette. Made simply with boiling
water or milk. Sold only in half-pound
tins, by Grocurs, labelled thus:
JAMES EPPS Il CO., Homeopathic
Chemists, London England.
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MARVELLOUS
NJ z MORY
DISCOVERY.

ANY book learned in one reading.
Mind wandering cured.
Speaking without notes.
Piracy condemned by Supreme Court.
Great inducements to correspondence
classes.
Prospectus, with opinions of DR.. VIM.
A. Hammond, The world-famed Special
list in Mind diseases, Daniel Greenleaf
Thompson, the great Psychologist, and
J. NJ. Buckley, ID. D., Editor of the Chris
tidR Adu0cdtc, Richard Proctor, the Sci
enlist. Hons. Judge Gibson, Judah +.
Benjamin, and others, sent post free by
Prof. A. LOISETTE, 237 Fifth Ave.. New
York.
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Music and Musical Merchandise.

ANY book mailed postage free at pub
fishers prices.
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26

Among the assurances Of health af-
forded US by the regular discharge of
the bodily functions, none is more i'm
portant and reliable than that which reg
ularity of the bowels gives us. If there
is aRy-eyen temporary interruption of
this-the liver and the stomach suffer
conjolntly with inactive organs, and still
greater mischief ensues If relief is not
speedily obtained. A laxative, aboYo all
cayll on the score of mineral composition
or violent effect, is aostetetter's Stomach
Bitters, approved by the medical pro-
fession and most important Item of the
family materia mediea of American
households. 1t is botanic painless in
action, and If persisted in, effectual. The
stomach and liver, in no less degree and
no less promptly and thoroughly than
the bowels, are regulated and tonned by
1t, and 1t is.an admirable defense against
malarial and rheumatic ailments, and q
benign remedy for kidney complaints,
nervousness and debility.
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26

A reporter Of the REPUBLICAN tax.
ing . atroll up Market straat, on FtldAy
afternoon, dropped into DR.. Keablek'
office, below Tenth, and found the Doc
ter In \ handsome room, seated In an
easy chair over by the Market street
window, with book In his hand busily
engaged In dlRestipg Its contents. To
the reporters salnte, hHow do yeu
do |" he Was pleasantly requested to be
seated, which he did with pleasure.
After very pleasant conversation OF
sons ton minutes time The reporter
asked the doctor to explain the work
ipgs OF his electric battery, by the aid
OF which he treats his many patients.
He picked mn lonK lance, connected
is with the battery, explaining the
wort ings all the time. and after putting
% .he elecsric current, proceeded to
show the man of news how the it'll:
instrument worked.
Taking 1t In hlo right hand, the doc
tor spying q large watt on the soriDs'l
right hand between the thum b and fore,
finger, lightly touched 1t with tho in
Btrunent, when All the pain experlepc
ed WAs Ike troppios live ooRl on the
hand and then brushing 1t off quickly
He punctured the wart twice, when II
became white and In u few ssoondi
dried up, leaving the skin sround 1t &
bright red, while the HArt, or what o
msinsd of 1t, fell of. The doctor ID 9
WILMINGTON man and ID reliable.
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26

DELPHI, Ind, May 25.-Three prison.
ers in the Monticello Jail, Ed Chamber
lain, Albsrg Benson aud Robert Cater
soN, assaulted Sheriff Jos Henderson
and escaped Last night. The Sheriff went
into the corridor to lock the prisoners in
cells when Chamberlain struck him down
with an iron bar aud ell rushed into the
jail Office, smashed window and jump
ed. Toe Sherif's injuries arc fatal.
Chamberlain is under indictment for
numbering Eta WittGnbery, his sweet
heart, at Reynolds, six weeks ago. Ben
son and CAttetson were tramps awaiting
trial for highway robbery. Both have
served time In Michigan City Penitentiary.
Before aiing a i three wrote long let
ters Chamberlain said that the unWhole.
some atmosphere OF the jail WAS under
mining his health; that this was bis only
chance for his life; that he had done
right In numbering hi sweetheart and
would advise others in Cimilar situations
TO do the came thing. The trAmps said
that there was no chance for thsm to
get Justice In Indiana. The whole count
ry FIR miles aronnd is aroused and 1t IL
not thought that Chamberlain can posi-.
bly, escape.
This Sheriff entered the Jail with Geek
ed revolver, but was complete Y trapped
His vile witnessed the affair and gave
thA alarm
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26

The Democratic county meeting was
held in Now Castle this afternoon. The
attendance WAS one of the largest ever
held for ysars. The cause OF the large
attendance WAS caused by the bitter
light bekwseu Levy Ooursmsn Hick-
man, who dsstres to succeed himself,
and ex-6heriff Pyle, who desires to be
nominated. The two factions in the
party are working 10 their utmost to
capture the meeting. The Hickman
toroes have named as their candidates
for county executive COMMITTEES Messrs
John P. Donahoe, Peter A. Horty and
Tax Collector John T. DIokey. The
Pyle men have named Ms their men
Charles Fl. McWhoeter, William B.
Norton and Horace @. johnson. The
members who will be named from this
oily will name the inspectors to hold
the nomination for Levy Court, and
hence the fikht. II the Pyle men cap
ture the delegation from this city, the
majority OF inspectors aud Woe versa
The Pyle faction ran special train,
leaving here nj 12 10 p. m. The Hick-
man meA ran train at IL .. nj, which
was also crowded. 1t ie expected that
that the convention will be stormy
one. Robert O. Justis, owing to the
death OF Harry Sharpley, Esq, who
WAS president of the laat convention,
called the meeting to order.
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26

The A. b. o. entertainment, IN the
Institute Hall, WAS even better attend
ed last evening than on the opening
night, and Is seemed wonderful how 80
many persons managed TO crowd into
the room The May pole dance was re-
peatsd, and the participants were
highly commended. Both the vocal
and Instrumental concert were excel
lent, aud the performances In each were
rewarded With applause. The stock at
the country store aud at the various
booths had been replenished, bat before
the close of the evening nearly every.
thing was again disposed OF. The Ice
cream, cake and berry departments
were well patronizei, and during the
evening additional supplies had to be
obtained. AT the close Of the May pole
dance all the participants were served
With refresh m ents a. the cafe.
Several new and attractive features
were introduced last evening, among
them telng "lhe literary salad" A
large bowl WAS provided, in which
we're number OF paper leaves, each
inscribed with quotation from some
well kGown author. Eloh person pay
lug 8 cents was entitled to draw one Of
these leaves, and II they we're able to
guess the author OF tho quotation we've
ailo we'd to keep the leaf as souvenir
The express office did q good business,
and numbsr of peraons received pack.
ages which seemed TO be constantly
arriving from some qualtsr, and any
one In the room was likely 10 have q
messenger hand him card bearing the
following:
"Fhe Hor e lpathio Hospital Fund
J Fair Express Offics, Institute Building,
Wilmington, Del., May %, 1883: We
have received package at this Office
to your address which we hold at your
risk from this date. Please call for the
same aud present this notice. The
charges are twenty Ave cents. Strangers
must be identified.
Those receiving there cards would
prasent them at the office, pay the
charge and receive In return neat
package containing aome use .ul article.
rhis Cffice 10 In charge of Mrs H. T.
Cause, who has very effective corps
of messengers that are continually on
the lookout for owners OF packages.
The fair will continue this evening,
Aud the May pole dance will bs repeat.
ed. There will also be full orchestra
and from 8 TO IL O'Clock there will bt
dancing for all who wish to enjoy them
selves in that manner. The BeAson tick
els will be good for admittanos thil
evening.
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26

The case OF Francis A. North a. Co VS.
W.S Martin was taken up as soonas court
resumed at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
and Mr. navia made his opening to the
jury. This IL suit to recover S109 with
interest, which 1t is alleged is due on q
piano purchased by the defendant from
the plaintiff on credit, to be paid for in
monthly instsllments. The price Of the
piano was $3.50, and the defendant re
tured an organ which he had purchased
fro a the plaintiff. the price OF which he
was allowed in part payment OF the
plano, the remaiaer to be paid In 26
mon hly installments
William II Mullin was sworn and
testified that he formerly resided In this
city, but now resides In Philadelphia
NE sold the piano to Mr.. Martin and as
the payments were not made according to
agreement he ca led upon the defendant.
He prom sed to pay at some future time,
but as had dene this SO frequently before,
the witness told him thai would not do,
and unless he received some money, he
would be obliged TO take the piano away.
The defendant replied that before be
would allow him to do that he would
take an axe and split 1t up. The wit
ness then consulted with Mr.. North, aud
with his concurrence took out q writ oi
rtplesin
This was the only witness eEamined,
and IS Mr. Rodney said he would admit
the claim, the case was submitted to the
jury without argument, aud then without
leaving the boz rendered & verdict In
favor OF the plairtif for Sl22,l7, being
the ful amount claimed with interess.
The case OF Jerome B. Bell, VS. Patrick
Fahey, was continued, on the applicati IN
OF the defendants counsel, Levi G. Bird
Esq. The suit of the Wilmingt Dental
Manufacturing Company, vs. the Adami
Expire Company, was marked for tria
june sth. Shortly before 4 o'clock tht
Jurors were discharged until 10 o'cloc,
this morning, but the court remained IL
session until 8 o'clock, waiting for th'
jury in the case of Foster, vs. Pusey II
come in. AS they had not returned a
that hour . recess was taken, and tn
crier Instructed 70 inferm the Court, /
word ould be received OF their hayinl
decided on verdict
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26

The OontinentAl Club. No. /. com
posed OF young men, who had their
headquarters In the second story OF the
Heald building, corner Seventh and
Market streets, entrusted the money to
one OF their members with distinctions
TO pay the rent then due to Heald & 90.
He says he was approached by friend
on Market atreet, who asked him for .
loan OF $40. He very aooommodatinRly y
complied with the friends request,
who promised to pay 1t back early this
week, bat failing to keep his promise,
the member. mot bsina able to raise
the anon himself. the landlord took
possession OF the room. A handsome
banner worth 800 Was taken from the
room by one OF the members, as was
also all of the different pieces of furni-
sure. The club is now one OF the things
of the past.
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26

Just the incest little farms, suitable
for trucking or making county home
OF from three TO six a9res eAob, are
offered for sIls By Thomas TatnAll, 7i2
Market street. These farms are ABOUT
y mile and half from the city, on the
HAre's Corner road, have rich soil and
Ars Well calcA lated for trucking, chick
ca raasing, etc, with lots OF room for
large lawn, sSsble, chicken houses,
orchard AMI all the requisites for .
happy county home, aud they shonld
n II fail y 0 aotlce OF those wanting 10
get cut of the roisy, dusty city and into
high rolling coun.ry. The Hare's
Corner station ON tho Delaware railroad
Is close at hand, with nu nber of trains
stopping daily, Masking it convenient
for getting to and from town by raj .
-Four OF these farms have already been
sold, have hne houses built, with
orchards, shade trees, truck, eto., in q
fiouriBhlDg condition. There are eight
more Tor sale, all with rioh soil apd fiue
vlewr. There 10 exoeliect well water
to be fund almost any Rhess. Gall at
above address and lean further partio
ulerB
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26
Brevitses.


TMe cheapest hat house in the esty
kRumTorG @ros.' zo4 Mark 81 ssreet.
Cupping and Ieeohing, LOG L. Second ct.
Try Bush's coal yeu will like It.
BraHilisn Balm. immediate care for numps.
Braxllian Balm cures GOLD; 20 doses, LOG.
SO to Mnrphey's for your bed springs.
Buy your furniture At Aurphey's.
Try Bush's coal you will surely like 1t.
killard ". Davis, jeweler, . X. Second ct.
Fine ls X. Rings, at Hsnrs, l6 Il. Fourth.
Frank Roop Smith, druggist, sth and King.
American Laundry. opQ West Frsnt street.
First class furniture At Murphey's. sos Ship
ley street.
II. u. Hollis keeps the oaly home made
candies In this city, 1T No. W. "a st.
go - Geo. Il. hurphev,s for your parlor
chamber and dining room furniture. s0s Ship
ley street.
II you want cheap picture frames 10 70 q.
4. BRugh, 2oa west Second street. have
the largest stock in Dolawsrei come and see
for yourselves.
Ross hsg removed from ll6 Market street
70 his new store, 9l0 Market street, with q
large gtock OF hats, white shirts, ,su spenders,
hosisry, neckwear and notions. All OF tho
latest styles and prices guaranteed the
lowest In tho city. Money Ieturned II good
are not EAtlsfactory.
Daily Republican., 1888-05-26
nrHnoH


From the Star;
Mrs. J. u. George has gone to Ocean
Grove. N, j.
Mr. David Boulden has ereotsd .
very beautiful rookery In the old Stock.
ton Hotel yard.
An Toe cream socIable and entertain
ment will be held In the Baptist Church
ON Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
Juue and Z.
Ira Lunt has the contract to build the
temporary bridge over the town sluice,
on the WILMINGTON road, preparatory
10 building . large iron one, which will
be 40 feet long and 20 feet In width.
Mrs. DIR. Black and daughter, Mid, /,
are now In Carlisle, Pa, where they
will remain several weeks.
1! 10 reported that Miller James Scott
OF Ohristiaua Bufort Mills, run by Platt
will take charge Of the mill OF William
Lisa II Son IN our oity.
Tie excursion OF the M E Sunday
School tU Beverly Park, N. j., will
take place on Tuesday, June II. on the
steamer Thomas Oily de, leaving here ct
O'Clock In the morbing. Music will
accompany the excursion
The officers Of the United States
steamer Mermaid, OF the United States
Coast Survey, do not seem to have much
regard for the Sabbath, as they were
ssen working oil latt Sunday ON our
river. using the level, erecting signal
rods, et3
The employees OF Knowles wooden
mill will 20 on their annual excursion
to Tolchester Beach on Monday, Jone
| Is by the steamer William Whildtp.
There will be music and dancing both
upon the boat and upon the beach.
Tickets for adults, 81; half tickets, SO
cents.
William Lea g. Sons will comm encs
In few days to 6x their wharf. After
giving Is complete rebuilding they
will commence to erect their new eleva
tor, which when completed will hold
l6O, 900 bushels.
The tea fete that was promised to sew
eral OF our young ladies' last winter b.
Miss Maria Booth, for cleaning hei
pavement. was given at her house OF
Delaware street, on Thursday evening
of last week. Il was very enjoy abl'
affair, and wound up with o donkey
party. The 6rst prizes were won b.
Mics Alice Tybout aud Mr.. LasAt
Rogers, and the second prizes by Mrs
b T Holoomb and DIR. Tybout.
George, son OF R1bert W. Wright
met with quite painful though not |
| serious accident on last Monday even
i ing at 8 minutes before O'Clock, b!
, having q mule back MP on him Will
underneath cleaning 1t, at Knowles
woolen mill. Tho scalp Of the hea'
: was torn In several places. and his fac
WAS cut and bruised. He Ia now dotn
very well and will bs all o. X. in fey
. days.