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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-12
NO KICKERS THERE.

An exchange gets off the following
which we reproduce for the benefit of
those who are always kicking and growl-
ing about something and don't know
what they are bowling about;
Il hope to 90 to the realms above when
| lie down to die; ! hope that choirs all
clad in white will greet my wondering
eye. | know that I'll be filled with JOY,
in regions free from care, for angels tell
me in my sleep, there are no kickers
there.
Though rugged be the jasper pave,
no soul will dare complain though sun
light shines the ages through, no spirits
call for rain. Though crowns be half
size to small, no seraphs tear their hair,
and all is JOY above because there are no
kickers there.
The music may be out of tune, no
one will hold his ears; the robes may not
be tailor made, therc'll be no means or
tears. The sandals may be often worn,
none ask a better part, for glory to the
Lord of Hosts, there are no kickers
there.
"And when the celestial council calls
for paving on the street, the man who
gets the contract may work onward, swift
aud fleet; no spirit will injunctions bring,
nor cranks nor croakers swear the realms
above are free from chumps-therc are
no kickers there.
"Then take me from this vale Of tears
where cranks come 10 the front, where
men who never work or toll still lie
around and grunt. ! long to wear celes-
tial robes and climb the golden stair, for
well ! know that in those lands there are
no kickers there"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-12

the pail of cold water did cool the thing,
but the furnace is still adding caloric.
You feel much as did the poor japanese
martyrs when, a few hundred years ago,
the heathen wretches boiled them into
grease. You forget the girl and every
thing else and jump out thoroughly cloth
ed l. e., clothed in scarlet skin. All,
these are things which try mems souls,
After the bath partitions are drawn
between the several compartments, and
we lie down to sleep. We get into
doze Then we hear a noise as if two
freight trains were being switched on the
floor. The outside wooden screens, which
close the house in, are being put in. |
said the house is open on all sides, but at
bedtime it is all shut up by means of sli-
ding screens which, during the day, are
hidden in inches in the walls.
BY this time we begin to itch. They
say heas abound in Japan. | have not
seen a single one. But, when wakeful,
Imagination or reality has made them
crawl aoout me in reckless redundancy.
AT last we get TO sleep, and early the next
morning take our breakfast.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-01-12

The word dude" is about to receive
official recognition from photographers.
Ex-President Porter, Of Yale, who is in
charge Of the revision Of Webster's Die
tionary, says: "The word dude ! believe
to convey specific idea, expressed by no
other word, and though it may be hard
to give the meaning which the word con-
veys, | think it will be Incorporated in
the system" It will thus be seen that
from President Porter's standpoint the
word "dude" is much more energetic than
the thing itself Who ever heard Of
dude conveying "a specific idea p 1t
would make him tired.
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1888.
Harper's 5 NJ a "a azin e.
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Harper's Magazine is an organ OF progressive
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ly illustrated papers on Scotland new novels
6y William Black and w. d. Howells; novel
cites. each complete in single number, by
Henry James Lafcadia Hearn and Amelie
Rives: short stories by Miss Woolson and 9th.
er popular writer's and illustrated papers OF
special artistic and literary interest. The edi-
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William Curtis, William Dean Howells and
Charles Dudley Warner.
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On Monday night, December 2Gth, at 9
D. m the fine Woolen Mills situated about
4 miles from this city, known as Morgan's
Mills, recently purchased by Kern, Barr &
Co, were entirely destroyed by fire. Origin
accidental, occasioned by falling Of lamp.
Insurance $500. Through Han-brough &
Carter 5000; Loudoun Mutual $1,000;
Va State $500. The mill and contents are
a total loss. New machinery and other i'm
proyements, costing about $1,000 had just
been placed in the mill. Loss in excess Of
insurance. several thousand Wiaehester
Tine.
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A TONGUE IN KNOT

contracted malaria in the swamps @. II
isiana while working for the telegraph cOmpa-
ny, and used every kind of medicine could
hear of without relief at last succeeded in
breaking the fever, but it cost me over $1,000
and then my system was prOstrated and satu-
rated with malarial poison and | became al
most helpless finally came here. my mouth
so filled with sores thar l could scarcely eat,
and my tongue raw and filled with little knots
Various remedies were resorted TO without ef-
feet. | bought two bottles of b. b. B. and II
has cured and strengthened me. All sores of
my mouth are healed and my tongue entirely
clear OF knots and soreness, and feel like
new man. A. +. BRITToN.
Lnckson. Tenn. April 20. 1856.
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THE public is respectfully informed that ]
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DE.V'TESTR

DRT II. SCIEFFER. formerly of Frcder-
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Stiff j OintS.
A MOST REMARKABLE CASE OF sBROF-
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l have a little bov twelve years old whose
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WERB CITY. 4RE. BLOOD.

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Joaquin Miller contributes remarkable
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-10-13

speeches, organizing clubs and having the
clerks, paid by the people, do the work OF
his party. First Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral Stevenson and his chief clerk. w. D.
Haynie, are active partisans. They are
both able men and are working the whole
department in the interest Of the Democratic
party. If a stranger were to call at the de-
partment he could not learn from what he
saw or heard there that there was a United
States of America, but he would be quickly
informed Of the existence Of political Dem
ocratic party that was converting the re.
sources Of great country to its own selfish
and unlovely uses.
Over at the White House President Cleve
land, forgetting that he posed as a reformer,
forgetting that he said ga public Office is
public trust" forgetting everything but his
burning eagerness for reelection, quietly
sanctions and encourages the disgraceful
practices Of his subordinates.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-10-13
HE LAYS NO PIPES.

There is about General Harrison an utter
absence or pretense or affectation. He dis.
cards any attempt to make show of him.
self, and would be the last person to speak
or act for mere effect. Open and straighfor
ward in both language and actions, he lacks
that quality of politician which makes one
expert at pulling wires" and "laying
pipes"
Against the urgency of certain friends he
steadfastly persisted in his refusal to take
any steps which would place him in the po-
sition of seeker after the nomination to the
Office Of President, and received that nomi-
nation-as l know from unquestioned au-
thority-a6soLnfeLy nnbleaged. The only
promise that he made was that if elected he
would conduct the administration on Repub-
lcan principles.
He impresses one as being man Of bal.
anced mind and clear convictions who
would give any truth brought before him a
fair chance, but who would allow nothing to
swerve him from the path Of duty With him
pfomise is sacred, with him "yes" means
yes and "no" means no. He is not a man
DESTROYS Of debating to others nor will he al.
low himself to be dictated to.
Decided in his convictions, broad in his
views, inspired by a high moral purpose
ruled by conscience both strong and in
formed, he has led a life conspicuous for
its probity and its stainless integrity,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-10-13

BARTINE AND MURPHY

Messrs Barine and Murphy are making
many friends on their campaign trip through
the eastern portion of the State. Bartine is
throwing some hot shot into the camps of
the free traders, and Murphy is convincing
the people that the Office to which he aspires
is not political one and should not be
classed as such He is being well received
and Aill poll large vote on the 9th OF next
month-so large that he will be elected by
good majority. Bartine is a fine speaker
and his arguments have convinced many
that he is the right man to send to Congress.
The two gentlemen will visit Silver City on
the 22d, Greenfield on the 27th and Dayton
on the 3Ist of this month