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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chi
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
ouired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
Satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by GeorgeT.
Light. ianl4E-
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30

About year ago madufactur-
ing company in Willimantic, Conn,
gave notice that after the expiration
of twelve months no employee would
be retained in the mills who could
not read and write. Evening schools
were established. The few who
neglected to learn to read and write
have received notice of their dis
missal
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30
DYSPEPSIA.

rs that misery experienced when we
i suddenly become aware that we pos
sess diabolical arrangement called the
stomach. The stomach is the reservoir
from which every fibre and tissue must
be nourished, and any trouble with 1T is
soon felt throughout the whole system,
Among dozen dyspeptics no two will
have the same predominant symptoms;
Dyspeptics of active mental power and
a bilious temperament are SUBJECT 10
SICK HEADACHE; those, fieshy and
phleSmatic have CoNsTIP ALTON, while
the thin and nervous ale abandoned to
gloomy forebodings. Some dyspeptics
are wonderfully fOrgetful; others have
great irritability of temper.
Whatever form Dyspepsia may take,
one think is certain,
The Underlying Cause is in
the Liver,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30

and III fact nrSt-claSS SCOch ITOll WHICH
YOU can be suited.
In UNDERWEAR,
we have an elegant line tof Heavy
Weights from 80 cents each to the finest
silk made Also the famous HOL-
ROYD'S JERSEY RIBBED, which for
excellency of fiLish, comfort and dura-
bility, has no equal, has no equal. Their
high standard is maintained from year
to wear, without regard to cost or care.
These goods have a patent by which the
sleeves and drawers can be made to tit
the wearer perfectly.
HOSE in 80 different kinds in prices
from lOc. to the very best silk made at
81 per pair.
Our stock of SHIRTS comprises all
Qualities-wool, cotton, percale, plque
and plain white; laundried and unlaun-
dried, from the cheapest what VIII give
satisfaction) to the finest. We would
specially call your attention to our
STAR SHIRT, which opens front and
back. These goods have been great
success with us, and those who have not
vet tried them will do well to inspect
the same before purchasing elsewhere.
COLLARS AND CUFFS. We still
take the lead, and if we have not what
YOU want, we will get it for you. III you
have not worn the Baldwin Collar"
and like high one, send . cents and
get the highest collar made. we have
this line made to order for us exclusive
ly.
We have also increased our
-JEWELRY DEPARTMENT. -
and can show you complete line of
Collar Buttons,
Studs,
Cuff Buttons,
and Scarf Pins.
OUR LINE OF NECKWEAR-
is ready for your inspection. 1t embra-
ces many novelties not shown outside
the larger cities. All styles, all prices.
Call and see them.
we cannot speak too highly of our line
of SUSPENDERS. They must be seen
TO be appreciated.
In GLOVES all the newest shades will
be found in our establishment. We have
about 20 different STYLES and can suit you
we know.
we carry the largest and best selected
stock of
UMBRELLAS AND CANES
in the city, principally Lyons make.
However we've line of Glora gold
capped for $500. They are going rapidly
and if YOU are in need of ANYTHING of the
kind. come early and get it.
In VAIISES come and look at them
and see for yourself Prices from SIS
to $3.50 each. You can't imagine what
a variety of good goods we carry in this
particular line.
rc1~ Orders by mail solicited.
GROVE BR Q s,
UNDER BALDWIN House,
HAGERSTOWN, ND.
octl2.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30
THE SLAUGHTER.

In July and August the hollus-
ehickie are driven to the killing
grounds in droves of thirty and
forty, where they are Surrounded by
the natives and their thin skulls
easily broken by 4 light blow from
oaken or hickory bludgeons, which
are made in New London, Conn,
and sent there for this particular
purpose. Last year one hollus-
chickie met his death at the hands
of Mrs. Tingle, the wife of the Gov
erment agent, who is the only white
woman who ever killed seal.
The skin was afterward presented
to her by the company, though her
her husband insisted upon the Gov.
ernment tax being paid. Immedis
ately after killing the seals are
skinned and the skins are taken to
the salt houses and salted. At the
close of the season they are bundled
and shipped to San Francisco
From there they are sent by way OF
New York to London, and are sold
at auction. After they are dressed
and dyed the skins are imported
into this country as an English
product under an advalorem duty
of 20 per cent. which yields a reve-
nue. of $3.000,000.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30
MILLIONS OF SEALS

There is great difference in the
size and weight of the male and fe-
male seal, the full grown male
weighing from 400 to 600 pounds
and the female weighing only eighty
to 100 pounds. 1t is singular
fact that a young seal, though de-
stined to spend most of his life in
the water, is unable to swim when
he is born, and must lurn the art
by constant practice that he may
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30
Piles! Piles! Itching Piles.

SYMPToMs-Moisture intense itching
and singing; most at night; worse by
scratching. If allowed TO continue tu-
mors form, which often bleed and ulcer
ate, becoming very sore. SwAYSEs'
OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists, or
by mail, for 80 cents. DR.. Swavne Il Son
Philadelphia. augl7-y,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30
SEAL ISLANDS OF ALASKA.
coNSIDERAT'N OF THEIR LEASE
BY UNCLE SAM.
Terrible Slaughter of the Fur Animal to
Crafty the Fashionable World
Habits of the Amphibian.


During the session of Congress
lust closed the Committee on Mer-
chant Marine and Fisheries of the
House of Representatives and under
consideration the lease OF the fur
seal islands of Alaska to the Alaska
Commercial Company, as the lease
of that company will expire on July
l. 1890. The lease of 1870 was for
twenty years, and provided that the
Alaska Commercial Company might
annually take one hundred thous-
and seals.
Little was known in this country
of these islands or the habits of the
seals until Professor Elliott, Of the
Smithsonian Institution, visited
them in 1873, says the Washington
Star. His report has been of great
benefit, not only to the Government,
but to science, and it has stimulated
others to also make Investigations
and reports.
THE LITTLE ISLANDS.
These two little islands of the
Pribylov group known as St George
and st. Paul, are situated in the
Behring's Sea, the larger OF which
is about the size of the District of
Columbia. They are very rocky
and barren, and are only valuable as
being the breeding place Of the fur
seal. They were discovered nearly
one hundred years ago by Pribylov,
and are the only fur seal islands Of
any consequence known to exist
HABITS OF THE FUR PRODUCERS.
The fur seal is not fish; it is
perfect amphibian; it is a warm
blooded animal; breeds on land and
nurses its young. In the spring of
each year these animals repair to
these islands to breed and shed
their coats. About the first of May
the old bulls appear, coming up very
cautiously and surveying the shore
before landing. If they hear any
noise, even footstep, they will take
the alarm and go away. Hence it
is that dogs and firearms are not al
lowed on the islands. The seals
are polygamous in their habits, each
bull having from ten to twenty, and
.ometimes as many as forty, COWS
in his harem, which he prefers to
locate as near the water as possible,
and it is for the purpose of pre-
empting and maintaining choice
situation that he ''hauls up" some
weeks in advance of the female.
AT this time the war begins, and
only those males who are able
to drive off all trespassers can hold
possession Of the selected location
till the arrival of the females, when
the battle is even more sanguin-
ary while establishing the harems,
of which they arc as jealous as
Turk. The young males which
have been fought off the breeding
grounds herd together back from
the shore, and are called bachelors
or "holluschickie," and are the only
seals that are killed. The bache-
lors, free from family responsible
ties, can roam at will, taking their
exercise and getting their food in
the sea. They are allowed a narrow
lane down to the water through the
territory Of their conquerers; but
woe be unto him who deviates from
the straight and narrow path. If
he puts one fiipper out of the path
way allowed him he will be torn to
pieces by the veteran guardians of
tho seraglio.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30

1t will correc t
A CT dity of h e
Stomach,
Expel foul gases,
Allay Irritation,
Assist Digestion,
and, at the same
time
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30

Start the Liver to Working, when
all other troubles soon
disappear.
INV wife was a confirmed dyspepitic.
Some three wear ago by the advice of DIR.
Steiner, of Augusta, she was induced to
try Simmons Liver Regulator. l feel
grateful for the relief it has given her,
and may all who read this and are af-
flicted in any way, whether chronic or
otherwise, use Simmons Liver Regula-
tor. aud feel confident health will be
resorted to all who will be advised."-
VIM. NJ. Kersh, Fort Valley, Ga.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30

and one thing more is equally certain,
no one will remain a dyspedtic who will
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30
Fall b Winter,
1888 AND g.

Our entire stock is now complete. The
Merchant Tailoring Department is full
10 overflowing with new and elegant
goods, and we want you to see them.
We still have some of the
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30

pEPRESENT the following Compa-
l6nies:
Jefferson County Mutual Fire InSCo
ETNA OF HARTFORD,
the largest and most popular Company
in America.
EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY
of United States.
HARTFORD LIFE AND ANNUITY
of Hartford.
HONE, of New York.
PHOENIX, of Hartford.
WASHINGTON FIRE & MARINE
of Boston.
CONTINENTAL, of New York.
AMERICAN, of Wheeling.
PEABODY, of Wheeling.
GERMAN, of Wheeling,
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE.
of England,
the largest foreign Company doing busi-
ness in America.
We have made arrangements to insure
property against Tornadoes in Aetna, of
Hartford; Continental of New York;
and Peabody, of Wheeling, w. Va.
Where parties desire this, on applica-
tion, a specialpOlicy will be granted, and
an additional rate charged for same.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30
Diagonal WorSted,

that is guaranteed not to wear glossy.
1t comes high, but we must have it. It's
the only make of worSted that will not
shine. Come and see it whether you buy
or not: we'll be glad to show it to you.
We also have an elegant line Of CHEW
lots, in fancy and solid colOrs.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30

Inquiry will prove, this pa
per is regularly read by more
persons, of the well-tO-dO class
in West Virginia, than any
other publication.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-30
OVERCOATINGS ALL GRADES,
In UNDERWEAR,

and in fact first class stock from which
Won can be suited.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06


While Their nearly constant abode is
water, they are. like most other spi-
ders, air breathers; consequently the
need some special provision for provid .
ing Themselves with air, while living
under the water. and for this purpose
they possess tho art of constructing n
kind of diving bell. 1t is an interest
ing sight to W tness one of them
making his air cell. Clinging 10 the
lower side of few leaves, and secur-
ing them in position by spinning few
threads, the SPIDER rises to the level
of the water. with its belly uppormost.
and doubling up his hind legs, retains
a stratum of air among the hairs with
which its body is covered. Then it
plunges into the water and appears as
in the first stage of making its s.lvery
robe. Going Immediately to the spot
it was chosen. IL brushes its body
with its paws when the air detaches
itself and forms q bubble under the
leaf. The spider surrounds this
bubble with the impermeable silky
matter furnished by its pinneret. Re-
turning to the surface it takes in an
other layer of air, which it carries
down and adds to tho first one. also
extending the envelope over it. The
process is kept up till the diving bell
has reached the proper size and is
finished. The ideal form of the con
struction is that of a thimble, but it
often assumes an irregular shape like
an inverted sack. When the spider
has taken possession of his redoubt ii
remains quiet in it. head do wn. watch
ing the appearance of an insect, Per-
ceivIng one, it seizes it and returns to
its lodge, which it has secured
against intruders by spinning threads
across IL, TO devour It's prey at its leis
ure -Popular Science Monthly.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06
OLD-TIME KISSES.
Tho Ancient We're as Fond OF Osou.
lations n, Modern Folks.

lations ~ Modern Folks.
Kissing has been in vogue ever since
Adam kissed Eve in tho Garden of
Eden, says n writer in the Epoch. 1t is
frequently referred to in the Scriptures
as indicating reverence, submiss on
and affection.
The osculum pacis, or k IS OF peace,
was anciently given by the faithful one
to the others as a testimony of the
cordially of affection. After the priests
had given tho salutation of pease. the
deacon ordered the people to salute
one another with holy kiss. Even to
this day male members of certain re-
ligious sects kiss each other in ac-
cordance with the injunction. Salute
the brethren with KISS" Henry IL.
of England. refused to give Beckett
the kiss OF peace, the usual pledge OF
reconciliation in vogue in 1863
There are historical kisses on record,
some of which were important enough
to shape political events. Ii is sup
posed the kisses exchanged hv Antony
and Cleopatra and Henri VIII. and
Anne Boleyn shook an empire and dis
troyed religion. When Cardinal
John of Lorraine was presented to the
Duchess OF Savo,. she gave him her
hand TO kiss at winch the great
churchman became indignant. I'll
not be treated in this manner ho
angrily sad. | kiss the Queen, my
m stress, and shall not kiss you. who
are only Duchess?' Though the
proud little Portuguese Princess re-
sisted, he kissed her squarely on ;he
mouth. Charlemagne caught his
secretary kissing the Emperor S
daughter at midnight. She carried
him home on her back so that his foot
steps might not be detected in the
snow The Emperor heard of il and
made her take him for the rest OF her
life
VOltaire was once publicly kissed 10y
the young and lovely Countess de
Villars Gcorgiana, Duchess OF Devon
shire, gave Steele. butcher kiss
for his vote, and the Duchess of Cor
don just as handsome, recSuiIed Il
regiment in q similar manner In an
cent Rome kiss was n religious cere
monv. The nearest friend of a dying
person 'recoived his sour' by kiss,
Tor the soul was supposed TO leave the
body through the lips Pny int
mates that the Roman women began
10 degenerate when they INDUCED in
ndiscrlminate kissing
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06
Pennsylvania Superstitions.

The fence around the barn yard. as
we'll as others upon the farm, is made
during the waxing OF the moon, or tho
posts will sink an soon rot away. in
the eastern part Of tho state fences
must be made when the horns are
turned up. when they will remain; if
built when the horns OF the moon are
directed downward. the posts will sink
until the bottom rail touches the
ground So also with the planting of
vegetables, etc. Peas, beans and
other plants growing as vines are
planted when lie horns of the moon
are turned up, so that they may grow
vigorously. If planted when the horns
of the moon are turned down they
will remain low and stuntcd.
Potatoes are planted in the new
moon, so that they will have sufficient
light and all strike root; 'SNc sign OF
the moon must be in the feet Corn
must be planted during the new moon
when the sign is in the head, so
that it may all 60 to ear. In Lehigh
county the 1st day of May is the day
set apart for planting corn.
Cabbage should be planted on the II
day of March to insure its heading
we'll. Cucumbers must be planted in
the ground before sun rise. as other
wise they would be destroyed by
bugs. Wheat must not be cut before
full moon, rs il will not be fully
ripe; land if Ember days are high
one may expect TO get good price
thcref for" A curious belief is still ex.
tant in Lehigh county respecting the
transplanhng Of parsley. Should any
one obtain one or more plants, and re-
plant them in his own garden, it is
believed that such persons death
would soon follow. 1t is but few
years ago that hogs were slaughtered
during the waxing OF the moon, rs of
any other time the meat would shrink
and not be rs good. 1t is still con-
fideutly asserted in many localities
that the cattle kneel and low at mid
night before Christmas. To kill toad
or barn swallow will cause The cows
to give bloody milk. --Journa! Of Fotb
Lore
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06
A Negro Prophet of Evil.

Guyton, Ga, has negro prophet
who has created a great sensation
among the colorcd people by his pre-
Iictons He is one Simmons. a timer,
who removed from Savannah about
Two years ago. Simmons says voice
from heaven has told him to warn the
people of Guyton that il is shortly to
30 visited by an earthquake unless the
people stop their evil practices, and
that it will be of such violent nature
that few will be left TO tell the tale.
Simmons has written out the warning
ia detail and goes from house 10 house
reading it to both whites and colored.
At the African Methodist church, dur
ng the temporary absence of Parson
Wells. Simmons occupied the pulpit
and took the predicted earthquake as
ais subject. The meeting lasted until
1 late hour and the congregation was
worked up to the highest pitch by the
'ervid oratory of the speaker, who pre-
licted the great destruction of life and
property which is to follow in tho wake
Of the earthquake. The negroes.
'upersttious to the last degree, have
taken Simmons predictions as true,
md their effect on the ignorant colored
people has been such as to demoralize
hem. Many who are IN service have
refused to perform their duties until
simmons earthquake comes to con-
rince them of the error of their ways.
--NeD Orleans PicdyWHe
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06

The sa failure recently reported OF
woman suffrage before the Vermont
house o. Representatives seems to have
been due to the Vermont women them
selves and their indifference, not to say
opposition. The Montpelier Journal says
"a large number of the representatives
voted against the woman suffrage bill at the
earnest request Of their wives" and the
reporter at the CAPT al says that in passing
out of the building just after the question
was decided lie overheard lady say
my husband voted against that BILL and
I'm awiully glad he did. was afraid he
would vote for it, and should have felt
disgfaced If he had" The Burlington
Free Press says "The result is atribut-
ed largely to the in 'ueaca of the Vermont
women, who feel that they have burdens
enough without assuming any new ones"
and the Rutland Herald, which strongly
favored the measure, con resses that, 1.-The
real reason why women are not voting in
Vermont already is because ma ority Of
neither men nor women is convinced that
It is best"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06
lie BECAME Reconclled Too.

Tenderfoot Ito Dakota hotel proprie-
tor): You say your charges arc SO
per day without or 81 per day with
potatoes. think those rates are RI
dculous aud exorbitant." Proprietor
with one hand on II gun and pointing
out Of window to private cemetery
with other): There are n number OF
gentlemen out there as held the same
view at first. but they became recon
ciled -7eIds NiJEH0s.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06
The Piper.

The dcws wore on the hedges,
The mist was on the mead
When down among the sedges
wrought my pipe Of reed.
blew my pipe with Tower,
Men only cursed the sound
That woke them when the hour
Brought back their labUr's round.
The scythe was in the barley.
The sickle In the wheat;
The pipe / made so early
Had lost its lone so sweet.
And weary man aud maiden,
Upon the glowing soil
NV reed pipe fell upbraiding
That lightened not their toll.
The men had left their moving,
The maids 20 bind the sheaves;
took me for my Blowing
a wheat-straw stripped OF leaves.
And cares all ceased to cumbcr.
No voice was now upraised:
dipped them all TO slumber,
And in their dreams was praised.
Francis WlNidm BoUriAOH.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06
A Mode st REQUEST.

Mr.. Henpeck "a very small MANI -
"What shall / get up on that chair
for Mirandy?'
Mrs. Heupcck very large and mas.
ruline) Get up ont hat chair, you in
significant little whiflet, so l can box
-FOUR ears without having to stoop over.
Get no on that chair! Do you hearP'
-Tcrns SifLinnS
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06
RnoGwAY CNxrER,
NfHa

1t is announced that the Sioux commits
sion, now engaged in preparing its report
on the failure TO secure the assent Of the
Indians TO the act for opening the Sioux
reservation, v Ill urge the necessity Cf
keeping reservations upon which II ians
still maintain tribal relations, free from
the white men. The experience Of the
commi; slOncrs led 10 the conclusion.
which has long been held by those iamil-
lar with In ian airs, that uaw men
have been the curse OF every Indian tribe
responsible for much of the de oral "a
ton ar ong the Ind ans, and foc mot Of
the OutraGes that have teen committed
sine these white desperadoes and adven-
turers have iOned influence with then.
1t is the siuaw men, according to the
comm ssion, no are largely responsible
for the present attitude OF lEo Sioux to-
war the treaty. TIE co mission will
also recommend that the cOncess ons de-
manded by the Indians he granite and
the reservation thrown open without fur
Their attempt % gain their consent. This
suggestion will Oubtless a. Get vigorous
op cs ton from the senti entail ph.laG.
thr pists, who make Il hobby of guarding
The red Il ans welfare, whatever the pos
sible cOnse uences to the welfare OF
others but it wi com rend itself 20 the
practical and ommon sense Judge ent Of
the country, and { IS bel eI such a
course will he authori ed by congress.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-12-06
Mixing IL Right.

Customer Ito head waiter): Here.
sir. this clumsy fellow has spilled over
bali of my cup of tea down my back. -
Head waiter Qo clumsy waiter, stern
W: Bring this gentleman q full cup
81 tea, instantly -NeD Yoyh Sun.