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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-11-22
BARGAINS.

You can save money when you
buy a piano or an organ by calling
on Young & Daniels in the Phenix
Block, Port Huron, Mich. They
are manufacturers agents for strict
ly tirst.class pianos and organs,
and are retailing instruments at
wholesale rates and on easy terms.
Call and examine stock. Cores
pondence solicited. Young &
Daniels, Phenix Block, Port Huron,
Mich.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19
A MODEL sALuTAToRY.

How . Chicago Religious Monthly Intro
duces Itself to the Public.
OF course this paper is published to
supply "a long-felt want" No one
has said particularly that he wants it,
but we conclude from the illumination
of our inner consciousness that multi
tudes have been waiting for it, and will
now breathe freely, as it has come.
What would have become of them if it
had not come we hesitate to say. Per-
haps the want has been on our part,
not theirs; but anyway it is a want,
and we propose to fill it. This paper,
like many other notable journals. will
be independent in politics. only it
will support the Prohibition par
ty, and it will be very indie
pendent in religion, always advo-
eating the Baptist faith, and it will
be Independent of every thing in the
world. except its subscribers, and as it
has none of these as yet. it is up to tho
present moment certainly independ-
emit of them. It proposes to make a
specially of gossip, and if an inquiring
mind desires to read the most spiteful
and imaginary stories about every body
it is hoped. for his own sake, that he
will consult our columns before going
elsewhere. We shall try always to
have the latest news. even il We have
to manufacture it. Expense is of no
moment with US in serving the public,
as we have no money to lose. Hints
and suggestions IS to how this
paper should be managed are
respectfully solicited. as It
will afford us pleasure to
adopt them all. Changes will be made
to suit every one. his wife included.
We wish our readers to know that
criticism will be useless, a. We shall
make no mistakes. II We were not
profoundly convinced Of our own in
fallibility We would never edit jour-
nal. We shall not hold ourselves re-
sponsible for what our contributors
write, neither shall We be responsible
for what We write ourselves. In .
word, we design to make this monthly
as like the great dAilies published in
our cities as possible. and to prove the
correctness Of the general belief that,
while it requires tact and art to run
hotel or q packing hsuse, any one can
make and run . newspaper. = The
Young Christian.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19
OUR. EYES.


IT'S often that the eyes reveal
What human language would conceal;
And often that the eyes tell first
The thoughts that into language burst;
For as the stars shine from the sky
The passions beam from human eye.
IT'S there we read of calm delight
Whenever the eyes reflect soft light,
From deep recesses of the heart
And deeper joys the tears viii start,
TIL eyes are bathed in glist' ming hue
Like sunbeams sparkling mid the dew.
IT'S there we read the tale Of woe
That's hidden in the heart below,
Whenever the grief Of many years,
That could not find relief in tears,
Have given a look into the eyes
That's sadder far than means or sighs.
IT'S there we read the hope OF life,
The guiding star in calm or strife,
That gives a look into the eyes
Like gentle starlight in the skies.
The lover reads his answer there
Ere words are said that bring despair
Or joy, and when her voice doth speak
Soft bushes fall on Love fair cheek;
Or else her eyes grow cold as snow,
Just like the heart that beats below.
IT'S oft that soul communes with soul.
As air doth f1oW from bowl to bowl
Unconsciously and noiselessly;
For while our eyes another see,
They. too, see ours, and thus is wrought
Full exchange of human thought.
All! then, it's best that We make sure
Ill so NJ
And never let the eyes reflect
A thought not worthy OF respect:
For there the first impressions start
The eyes are windows of the heart"
Helen s. Stanton. in chronological Journal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19
the L,ssE,e,lM CLUE.

nfosh1R GAfdner's 14aa - Idloea RanA -
T.ekllng Big Wsras.
III Brudder Socrates Shellbark ar,
In de hall dis eavenin' he win plea.e
step dis way" said Brother Gardner. :.
the meeting was called to order after
the rules laid down BY Cushing.
Socrates had Just settled him.elf
down in the southeast corner to brae
to Pickles Smith about the size Of the
carbuncle on his neck. and he SLOWLY
responded to the invitation.
"Brudder Shellbark," said the pres
sdent. % are panied to observe a per-
sistent disposhun on your part to tackle
de big words in de English language. 1
war in de rear end of Johnson's gro
Gerry Saturday night when you cum
into de front part and said you wanted
half a peck Of esculents, two pounds OF
saccharine solid and a package of the
dry extract of corn. AFTER three hours
figgerin' / cum to de conclusion da,
you meant Eaters, sugar an con.
starch
Yes, sah."
"You ar in de daily habit Of usin'
SIGH words as 'perspicable,' masti-
gopherous.' legatary' and .paleo-
graphist,' are you not:''
"Yes, sah?''
Him! Yes! You couldn't walk into
butcher-shop an ask for a soup-bone
in plain English. could you? You'd feel
compelled to put it Sub hoe signo Gin
ees,' reckon?"
"Zactly, sah."
Eyes! Well, Brudder Shellbark, r "a
sorry yur fined to dis club. We're q
plain. unpretenshus people. When we
want to say 0ne-hoss wagin we doan'
spend three hours lOOkin' fur de word
barouche. I'm feared you can't take
comfort wild such people. You belong
to some Shakespeare Club, whar. when
a chap wants q chew of plug terbacker
he turns on you and: Ego spem pretio
non emo. Did you wish to resign, Brud-
der Shellbark?"
NO, san. L wish to say right we're. /"
"An' speak plain English?"
''Yes, sah."
"An' let all the big words be tied up
in a bag an sunk in de ribber?"
"Yes, sah."
"Dat's Gurus, but we'n gin you a
trial fur month. Hyou cum out e1-
perimentia docet stmltos, all right. but if
you supus plum nsutat, non mentem.
and oblige us to on'ne solem torti patria,
we shall certainly qui tacit consenti.
You kin now sot down."
Brother Shellbark returned to his
corner and sat down with q jar which
loosened thirteen yards of plaster, and
when Pickles Smith asked him to hoe
sarnn' posuit, he grew 50 faint that he
had to brace his back to the wall.-De-
tr0it Free Press.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19
BOYS LEAVING FARMS.

How to Stop the Exodus Of Young Blood
from the Country.
The low price staples Of the farm is
having depressing effect on those en-
gagged in agriculture, especially the
young men, impatient of slow gains
and the restraints Of farm drudgery.,
Nearly all say they have lost money.
and many declare they have enough Of
farming and intend to quit. l know
several young men who say they are
done with the farm forever.
As q consequence, the old homes arc
now to be deserted, and other occupa-
tions crowded by eager but inexperi-
enced hands, many of whom, l fear.
are doomed to meet with still further,
if not more disastrous, disappoint-
ment. Thus failure will be added to
failure. until many Of these boys will
become Respondent, and fall into
vicious habits that will lead to their
ruin.
It is much to be regretted that some
thing can not be done to stop this ex-
Odus of our best blood and Drawn from
the farms. But, alas! what can change
the minds Of these youths, and cause
them to view the situation calmly, but
the hard and sad buhetings Of expert
ence?
Perhaps the older men do not on
courage and help the boys, a. they
ought in every case; and there Is reason
to believe that many 60 into farming
without due elaboration and calcula-
ton Of the costs. Many underr.te the
labor and drudgery necessary to grow
q crop, and overrate the anticipated
profits. It takes nice calculation, cool
Judgment and good management to
run farm successfully, and men with
out previous training are very apt TO
fail in one or the other of these. Sue
cess in farming Is not lottery, but labor
and good management. The little
items must be watched, the pennies
saved, the details kept well in hand.
When . man says there is no money
1t farming, it Is tacit acknowledg-
ment that his management has been at
fault Good parental advice and en-
couragement are much needed by farm
ers' sons during the first year or two
upon the farm. It would be q great
gain to young men, and much lessen
the number Of failures, II farmers
would allow their sons to begin farm
ing for themselves ut an early age, say
1t fourteen or fifteen. Give them .
field ard time and means to do it, sd
wise them what to do. and show them
how to avoid mistakes. This course
would give tho younger greater expert
ence; they would gain confidence in
Themselves, and by the time they arr
rive a& Nuns estate would be compe-
tent to manage any farm successfully>
CIR. Cbsnsesy GsseIsssss.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19

10 preserve tho elasticity Of India
rubber. wash it i've or six times . wear
with slightly alkaline water.
Maple Sugar Cake.-Take one cum
Of maple sugar Tor little more II you
take sirup). boil slowly until 1t hairs,
then pour slowly upon tho white Of an
egg. Put between the layers Of any
cake.
Barley is somewhat better than
oats to SOW early for soiling purposes.
1t grows up to cutting size more quick
ly. and just before heading out is e.
pecially rich and succulent for cows
giving milk.
ALI young animals need room for
exercise. Calves should not be too
closely confined when being fed by
hand. Colts require even more room.
as they are fond Of galloping around
an enclosure.
After trying several kinds of So
called extra early Lima beans q mar
ket gardener says he has concluded
that the best way to get them extra
early is to save the seed from the lower
pods that ripen first
Imperial Drink.-The juice Of one
lemon; one teaspoonful of cream OF
tartar; one tablespoonful of honey;
one pint of boiling water. Add more
honey if it is preferred sweeter. Cover
and serve cold.-Good Housekeeping.
Young onions are easily destroyed
by weeds or grass, and to have full
crop the patch should be examined
often. especially after q rain. as rains
induce growth of grass. Manipulating
Is often required. and the cultivation
should not cease until the crop Is nearly
matured.
No small seed should be put in a
lumpy soil. 1t is one great fault Of
grass-gr0wers to seed on lumpy soil.
The first little feeding roots are almost
microscopic size, and among the
Jumps and cavities of rough soil die
or starve in a bad season to q large
degree. A rich and fine soil will give
good crop from the use of three or
four pounds of seed; the balance that
We use in tribute to poor culture and
poor seed.
Farmers and gardeners could very
profitably spend more time visiting
markets and learning how to prepare
and pack their produce so as to get the
best prices. Especially is this true of
vegetable, fruit, poultry and butter.
Most people buy to please the eye. and
if thing looks nice they are willing to
pay fancy price for it Quality is
good thing. but appearances are often
more important in fixing prices than
is quality.
The seeds of tropical plants, such
as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers.
melons, squashes, Lima beans and the
like require heat Of IS degrees to 20
degrees to start them into healthy
growth. II planted before these con-
ditiOns prevail, or in a hot-bed or
greenhouse too cool for them, the
american Cultirator points out the
fact that they will lie dormant at the
great risk of rotting before warmer
weather comes.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19

At the close of an amateur theatrical
performance = gentleman was discov-
cred in fainting condition. Great
beads Of Precipitation stood upon his
brow, and his face was ashy white.
Great heavens! what is the trOuble?''
was the excited inquiry.
Ladies and gentlemen. /" gasped the
unfortunate man, family. I'm the
author Of the play."-N T. San.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19

To preserve knives and forks In
good condition, wipe them as soon ~
possible after being used. as the longer
they are left with grease and stains
upon them, the more difficult they will
be to clean, particularly If they have
been used for salads, tarts or any ar.
ticle of an acid nature. When this II
the case, dip the blades and prongs OF
steel forks into hot water as soon a.
done with, and wipe them as directed.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19

How nice it win be when you are
able to sail through the blue and call
upon people in the other planets.
Where did you go for your honey
moon?" I'VE went as far as Neptune
We stopped couple Of days in Venus.
The hotels were so bad We pushed on. :"
How was the weather?" I'VE passed
q thunderstorm this morning about .
million miles up, coming this way.
They told US it would be hero this even
ing" How was the traveling?'
.sThe balloon cars are very well, but
the conductors are very rude Yes, I
like the climate of Mars, but wasn't Il
hot passing Jupiter! Saturn's rings
were rather pretty. but on the whols
Disappointing. "-Sas Frescisee GIsus.
6e1s.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19

"A business college in Cleveland
has taken . step forward It has .
department Of phrenology connected
with it
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19

Matthew Arnold left Al he pos-
sessed (E1,OAO) and . lawsuit 70 his
vile in win Of one line.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-07-19

he remembered to have heard that Mr..
Balm was going to call upon some one
in the village. He ran swiftly along
the road. SO occupied with his own
dreadful thoughts that he did not no
tice q boy who was coming toward
him. until his arm was grasped, and
Mark Crow exclaimed:
s. Halo. Hugh! Where are you
going?"
To the village" said Hugh, strug-
Cling to free himself.
Il say. what is the matter?" cried
Mark, without releasing his arm.
The unhappy boy broke down all at
once. and sobbed out:
'Oh! oh! OH I've shot Mr..
Carver!''
Shot Mr.. Carvere" repeated Mark.
shrinking from his friend in horror.
Il know you said you hated him. but
l never thought you meant to kill
him."
"Of course, didn't mean tor cried
Hugh. II fell. and-and the g.m
went of, and he tumbled down WITH
out q word''
"You don't expect any one to be-
heve that said Marx. quickly.
why. Is many - ten boys heard voc
say you hated him. and would like 70
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-12

No. has Pullman Buffet Sleeper New
York 20 Chattanooga. without change, via
Harrisburg, Hagerstown and Roanoke; also
has connection at Hagerstown with fast MAD
from Baltimore
No. has through connection from PhiladeIr
phia via Harrisburg and c. V. Railroad, and
IRON Baltimore via w. NJ. R. r. Daily eS
cept Sunday.
CONNECTIONS.
At Haserstown, Nd. with the Western Ma
ryland Railroad to and from Baltimore. Fred
erick. Emmittsburg. Gettysburg. Penmar,
Wayneshoro. Pa, aud points on the Western
Maryl land Railroad and branches
With the Cumberland Valley railroad TO and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippenshurg,
Chambersburg. Mercershurg. MaTtinsburg,
and points on the Cumberland Valley Railroad
and ORANGES.
Also to aud from Pittsburg and the West
and Northwest, and Boston. New York, Phila-
delphia and the North and East.
At Shenandoah Junction. w Va. with
main line of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to
and from the West.
No. makes close connection al Waynesboro
junction with c. Il o. Ry. East Rnd West
bound trains.
At Loeb Laird with Lexington branch of
Richmond aud Allegheny Railroad.
At Buchanan with Main Line of Richmond
and Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke with Norfolk and Western
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At BoSce for Wildwood and Winchester, Va
10 oil
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-12

Additional nliSed trains Southwark pass
Charlestown at 9. IL 4. VI. and SIS A. NJ; ar
rive at HaFrisonbnrg at S.le 4. NJ and $50
Pm.
WESTWARD.
Fast Limited Express. daily, for Chicago and
Pittsburg leaves Baltimore ut 1000 A. NJ.
Washington loss A. VI. Arrives ut Chicago
SIS \. n, Pittsburg $50 z. NJ.
Express daily for Cincinnati and st. Louis
leaves Baltimore at 400 PM. Washington 5. 60
p. NJ, and Harper's Ferry ut 4.2S P. NJ Ar
rives ut Cincinnati at $50 \. NJ, and st. Louis
at so P. NJ.
Night Express daily for ST. Lonis and Chi
cago leaves Baltimore at $50 P. IL. Washing
ton $40 2. n, and Harper's Ferry II 30 L. VI.
Arrives at Cincinnati s. so p. NJ, st. Louis 80
A. NJ. Chicago $40 4. VI.
Night Express daily for Pit;sburg leaves Bal
timoie mt Sl5 p NJ. Washington 9.15 p. NJ.
and Harper's Ferry at 10.4S 2. VI. Arrives ut
Pittsburg ESQ 4. VI.
For tickets and further information apply to
B. * o. Agents or 20 b. F. BoND, Pass Agent.
Baltimore, c. e DuDRow, Travelling Pass
Agent. stanton, Va.
i. ~ o. palace sleeping cars are run through
to Cincinnati. st. Louis. Chicago and Pit;shurg
ON all express trains.
C{IAS. o. SGULL. Gen'l Pass Agt-
W. VI. CLEMENTS. General Manager
NAV s. 1883.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Old Stonewall Brigade.

I" An Actual Survivor of Company
F, Second Virginia Infantry, Stone
wall Brigade writes as follows to
the Baltimore Sun from Winchester,
Va, in regard to the troops compos-
ing that famous Confederate Bri-
gade:
"I have been daily reader of your
valued paper for 20 years, and know
ing the wide and extended circulation
of the Sua, L ask space in its columns to
answer question often asked but un-
til now unanswered, as to what troops
composed Stonewall Brigade. There
were FIVE regiments of infantry, viz,
the second, fourth, fifth, twenty-sev-
enth and thirty third, composed ex-
cIusively of Virginians, officers and
men, with the exception of few Ma
rylanders, including Burke, Glenn,
Kidd. Petit, Perval, Mitchell and
Dorsey. Those mentioned enlisted
in Company F of the Second Virginia
Infantry, which was commanded by
Capt. VIM. l.. Clark. of Winchester.
Va, and known before the regiment
was formed as the Winchester Rifles.
The two batteries in the brigade were
the Rockbridge, organized at Lexing-
ton, composed mainly of Virginians,
with few recruits from other States
Texas, Kentucky, Maryland, and
one from Pennsylvania. This COM
pany principally composed of young
men, who at some time we're college
and theological students at Lexing
ton. The other battery( Carpenters
was composed of Virginians. AS
further proof as to the correctness of
the troops composing this brigade
1 attach an extract from General
Jackson's own report of the battle
of Kernstown, Virginia, March %,
1862: 'Apprehensive that the Fed
eral forces would leave this mill
tary district, 1 determined to follow
them with all my available force
Brig.-Garnett's Brigade, (Stonewall,)
consisting of the Second, Fourth,
Fifth, Twenty-Seventh and Thirty
Third Virginia Regiments, and Nc
LaughIin's (Rockbridge) and Car
penter's batteries Other batteries
may from time to time have been
temporarily assigned, but this was
the brigade proper. As further
and more conclusive evidence of the
correctness of this statement L give
an extract from report of casualties
in the fights before Richmond COM
mencing June 26, 1862, and ending
July 1. This report heads the list of
Jackson's division with Winder's
Brigade, (Stonewall,) Second,
Fourth, Fifth, Twenty-Seventh and
Fl hirty= .ffhird Virginia Regiments,
Rockbridge (Va.) Battery and Car
penter's (Va.) Battery I could
give you in detail the different COM
mandments of this brigade, the regi-
mental and company officers, but my
desire being to answer this one ques-
ton, will not trespass further
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-12

Read few of our Testimonials. Also many
others file at our Office:
DANIEL 'HEFLEBowER says: have tested
the light Suntish Plow that 1 purchased
of YOU and find it up to all the requirements;
Hight in draft, easily adjusted. and the only
pillow I ever saw that will follow equally US
well two or three horses want no more cast
p!ows.
proved two or three-horse Snnfish Flow l
got of you Con srial) this Spring proves to be
equal to all yeu claim Tor u. ana more.
plotyed piece of new ground with three horses
hiched to it, that were altogether too fast. but
1t was equal to it, and came out with colors
flying.
pleasure in saving that the New Plow, pur-
chased of youths Spring. gave entire satistac-
ton The peculiar quality of the soil which
have to plow makes it necessary to have moth
ing but the very best pillow to do the work
Il. E. BOYD. of Kabietown. says: L VIII
saw in regard to your New Pillow that it is the
best have ever used-worils easy to both man
and horses. and is just what you want for hard
ground and is the cheapest to keep in order.
JOSEPH l.. EIGHELBBR6ER says; Received
your note the other day. ana say IN re-
gard to the Plow that it is all that could be de-
sired; light of draft, and docs It's work well.
and is in my judgement much better Flow
than any of those light Flows from the North
and West that are shipped here by the car
load. Farmers had better spend their money
at hogsc and encourage home manufacturers.
q. w. SNYDER. Middleway. says: Hike your
Plow both for two three horses, and have
never seen any better 1t can lie Kept IN order
with less expense than any have ever used.
It cuts the ground off before it turns it, there
by making level surface below. There is
where it beats ether Plows.
RUDOLPH RAU. of Bolivar. says: 81 am
much pleased with the Pillow. think the
New PIow superior to the Old Sunish. in fact
it does more and better work than any Plow
ever had ON my farm. VIII call and sec You
about another of same pattern.
January 10. lSSS-lV.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-12

HOME AGAIN in my new store and
nicely fixed. Plenty of room, plenty
of light, plenty of goods for Spring
and Summer trade. Clothing, Hats,
Shoes, Gloves and Furnishing Goods.
Five hundred mems and boys sam
pie hats, Spring Styles, at half price.
GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-12

Carpets Carpetsi J. Fl. Beachley, at Ha-
gerstown, has just been east buying more car
pets. People not only read advertisements.
but have also realized that Beachley's stock. at
Hagerstown. is not only large, but the best of
all his prices are low.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
sunfish Plow
BEATS THE WORLD

TIME opening sales of our new and improved
i SUNFIsH Prov were far beyond our most
sangune expectation, and its praise has been
sounded far aud wide for quality of work and
lightness of draft. Our business has not
been confined to this and adjoining counties,
but we are receiving orders from abroad
Farmers are learning not to bug apoor imple-
1neut because it is cheap. but get the best and
gain in good crops. There are several good
points in our Pillow, which commend 1t above
an others. In the first place, it is made of the
very best material. and secondly, 1t rs
Wrought Plow, and can be repaired by any
ordinary workman, and at q less cost thirdly.
it cuts off the land level below before COM
mencing to turn the furrGw, thereby leaving
the ground to get the full benefit of a rainfall.
while other plows trough il out, leaving the
water to foIlew the trough 1t can be adjusted
TO a nicely to cut any desired width of furrow !:
works easy with two three horses. Try the
Pillow. We don't give a'Chrome with each
Plow, Fbnt we do give satisfaction. Our Three
horse Sun1sh beats the world.
WEIRICK ~ WELLER.
ChariestoVvn, w. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-12

Why pay big prices for Groceries. Queens
ware. Spices. &c, when you know Beachlcy
at Hagerstown, sells cheap?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-12

Good Things to Eat! People that want good
things TO eat, and only want to pay moderate
prices. will do well to see Beachley & Son, at
HaHcrstown.