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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02

Somnambulism, in its simplest form, IS
seen when persons talk in their sleep. They
are plainly asleep and dreaming; yet the
connection, ordinarily broken, between the
physical organs and the images passing
through the mind is retained or resumed in
whole or in part. 1t is very common for
children to talk more or less in their sleep
also many persons who do not usually do so
are liable to mutter if they have over eaten,
or are feverish or otherwise i'll. Slight
movements are very frequent. Many who
do not fancy that they have ever exhibited
the germs Of somnambulism groan, cry out,
whisper, move the hand, or head, plainly in
connection with ideas passing through the
mind From these incipient manifestations
of no importance somnambulism reaches
frightful intensity and almost incoDceiyble
complications. Somnambulists in this
country have recently perpetrated murders,
have even killed their own children; they
have carried furniture out ofhouses, wound
up clocks, ignited conhagrations. A
carpenter not long since arose in the night,
went into his shop, and began to file saw
but the noise of the operation awoke him.
The extraordinary feats of somnambulists
in ascending to the roofs of houses, thread
ing dangerous places, and doing many other
things which they could not have done
while awake have often been described, and
in many cases made the subject Of close
investigation. Formerly i; was believed by
many that if they were not awakened they
would in process Of time return to their beds
and that there would not be danger ofseriou'
accident happening to them. This has long
been proved false. Many have fallen ou
of windows and been killed; and though
some have skirted the brink Of danger safely
the number Of accidents to sleeping persons
is great. Essays have been written by
somnambulists. a young lady, troubled
and anxious about prize for which she wa
to compete, involving the writing of essay
arose from her bed in sleep and wrote a pape
upon subject upon which she had no
intended to write when awake and this e.
say secured for her the prize. The sam
person. later in life, while asleep selected
an obnoxious paper from among seyera
documents, put it in cup, and set fire to it
She was entirely unaware ofthe transaction
in the morning Intellectual work ha
sometimes been done in ordinary dreams no
, attended by somnambuism. The compo
sition Of the "Kubla Khan" by Coleridg
while asleep and Of the Devils Sonata,
by Tartini, are paralleled in a small wa
frequently Public speakers often drear
out discourses; and there Is a clergyma
now residing in the western part Of Ne
York State who, many years ago, dreame
that he preached a powerful sermon upon
certain topic, and delivered that identic'
discourse the following Sunday with gres
effect. But such compositions are nC
7 somnambulistic unless accompied by SON
outward action at the time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02

Mr.. Thomas Meehan says: Rose cuttings
are generally easily raised by those who
know little about it. In proportion as one
becomes a skillful florist, the failures 70
strike rose cuttings increase. Almost every
one who puts in a few slips" of half-ripe
wood into pot Of earth, and sets the pot
under a shady fence, succeeds; but as soon
as he or she knows "all about it" they
can't strike roses. Here. at least is an
encouragement to the beginner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02
VIRGINIA. THURSDAY AUGUST
Directions for Canning.

Glass jars with rubber bands under
the top are best. 1t enables you to see at
a glance, at any time, how the fruit is
keeping, and does not create poisonous
compounds, as fruit acids in tin jars are
almost sure to do.
Peaches, pears and apples drop into
cold water as soon as they are cut This
makes them retain bright color, as the
acids are not colored by contact with the
oxygen of the air.
Cook all fruit very slowly. This pre-
serves its form.
Use only granulated or white sugar.
Brown sugars are apt to color many kinds
of fruits.
Do not wash jars, vessels or hands with
soap while canning fruits. Use soda or
borax and dry in the sun before filling.
After filling the jars set them on straws
in teapan of water, and bring gradually
to a boil on the top of the stove. As
soon as removed to the table screw down
the top to exclude the air, and let the
jars and contents cool.
Keep the canned fruit in cool, dark
closet, and label the kinds with date, fla
voring, etc.
Half gallon and gallon jars are most
convenient, but few quart jars may be
included, for holding fruit juices to be
used in favoring.
Visit the fruit room daily for several
days after canning, to see if jars show
signs of fermentation or mould.
Should such appear, remove these and
cook over again.
Well-cooked fruit, in air proof jars,
will keep easily, but no fruit will keep
in jars that let in air.
1t is not necessary to close the jars in
hurry after removing them from the
stove. Give time to cool off a little, and
for the gas to escape.
1t is not necessary to seal jars. Well
fitting rubber bands, into which the top
Will sink, will be air-tight.
Do not use too much sugar. Avoid
making the fruit too sweet. 1t is not
sugar that saves it, but from air.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02
DYSPEPSIA, DESPAIR, DEATH.

These are the actual steps which follow
Indigestion. Acker's English Dyspepsia
Tablets will both check and cure this most
fearful Of diseases. Guaranteed by c. Frank
Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02

An Englishman has patented a process
Of manufacturing slippers, sandals and even
common shoes out Of paper. Paper pulp
or papier mache, is EN- ployed for the upper,
which is moulded to the desired form aud
size, and sole is provided made of paper
or pasteboard, leather board or other
suitable paper material, which is united to
the upper by means Of cement, glue or other
adhesive material. The upper is creased,
embossed or perforated at the instep and
sides, which renders them somewhat piiable
and prevent their cracking while in use.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02

OFFERS t0 the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance iu o safe Company at the eactual
cost of insurance which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps Che money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrercroEs-N $. White, Henry b. Dayen-
port. j. Garland Hurst John W. Rider w. ii.
il. Lewis. R. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. S. W. Washington, James Logic,
Charles z. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob S.
Melvin r. o.. W. Herr, isaac H. SJridcr.
COL r.. p. President.
I'll. B. DANENPOkI,............ ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE C0VNTrEE-N. S. White VIM.
M n. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac ii. Strider,
R T.. Chew. S. w.. Washington.
LoctL rs.-Nidlleway-J. G.. Shirley
Harpcr's Ferry-Chas f. Trail; shepherds
town-JS S Fleming Dutiields-C. L.Barnharti
CharIest0wu- Washington & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02

The Little Sisters Of the Poor have now
23O houses in France, Belgium, Spain, Swift
zerland, England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy,
America, Africa and Asia. Many thou
sands Of respectable but destitute old people
are thus provided for by body Of women
who have no income, but who support the
aged inmates Of their houses by collecting
daily from house to house scraps Of food,
old clothes, aims in money, or anything that
may be offered to them. The institution is
a Roman Catholic one, but the destitute
and aged of all creeds are admitted therein.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

THE public is respectfully informed that ]
i ann now prepared 90 furnish plants of all
standard varieties for vegetable gardens such as
CABBAGE. TOMATO. PEPPER, EGG, LET
TUCE. SAGE. CAULIFLOWEB, &c,
ALSO SWEET POTATO SETS,
ut the Fa-le Avenue Gardens, west of Mt
Pary0 and zoo my Town Branch ON Liberty
street adjoining the residence of Hon. Jas. VI
Mason. A share of the public patronage Will
be thankfully received.
rH-Fresh Vegetables I'M season.
ApriI 1856. E.J. WILLIAMS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02
Farms Wanted.

DARTIES having improved or unimproyed
i FARMING LANDS for Sale in jefferson
County and other Counties of the Valley OF
Virginia will do well to communicate with me,
as | have inquiry for such lands If held at
reasonable prices.
BUSHROD c. WASHINGTON.
Lock Box 46, Charlestown, jeff. Co., W Va.
Feb. >, 1SSS.-1yr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02
NOTICE
TO
USERS OF TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it,
The reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
on yourroofthe 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 tin 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. I6, IS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-02
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDER,

ms Surunce "A AEencY,
Office Gibson Building Charlestown.
ESTABLISHED IN 1870.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06

Notice is hereby given that the regular
examination of applicants for teachers
certificates, for the fall of 1888 will be
held as follows:
For inspection Dist. No. 2, comprising
the towns of Oak Grove, Diamond Bluff,
Clifton and the City of Prescott, at Pres
colt Wis, Sept. 20, q and %.
For inspection Dist. No. 4, comprising
The towns of Hartland, Isabelle and Tren-
ton, at Esdaile. Wis, Sept. "a, % and 20.
For inspection Dist. No. 8, comprising
the towns of Maiden Rock, Union and
Salem, at Maiden Rock, Wis, Oct. /, 2
and 8.
For inspection Dist No. 2, comprising
the towns of Spring Lake, Rock Elm, FL
Paso and Gilman, at Rock Elm, Wis,
Oct. 4, and g.
For inspection Dist. No. /, comprising
the towns of Ellsworth and Trimbelle, at
Ellsworth, Wis, Oct. s, 9 and 10.
For inspection Dist. No. 6, comprising
the towns of River Falls, Martell and the
City Of River Falls, at River Falls, Wis,
Oct. ii, IL and l3.
Printed examination paper will be
furnished at cost by the examiner. APP
plicants win provide themselves with
pen, ink and blotters.
Sessions win begin promptly at A. NJ.
the first day and as the third grade work
win be finished during the first two days,
applicants viii find it TO their advantage
to be present ON time.
AS the surplus of teachers is great in
the county the privilege of a private ex-
animation viii not be extended to sppli-
cants.
applicants triH b required TO attend e.
GBsindtions ia their respective inspection dts
tricts; those from outside the county, at
the examination held nearest them.
The time FOR writing on each topic viii
be limited and the examiner cannot use
old standings on new certificates.
OF course none are debarred from writ
ing; but that the results Of the examin-
! atoms may be issued as soon as possible,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06

Mrs Postlethwaite and son returned
Friday from Ellsworth.
Miss Jane johnson returned home
from Grand Forks last week.
Mrs. E. ID. Beardsley left Saturday
for Warren, MINI.
Miss Alice McCray has gone to st.
Paul as teacher in the Kindergarten
school.
Mr.. Horace Colby. of this city, died
on the 9th ult.
Miss Winnie Bacon returned Friday
to her home in Minneapolis.
Will HURT was down from st. Paul
Sunday.
Mrs. G. E. Meacham went to st. Paul
last Thursday.
Mrs. VIM. HURT, of Hamline, Mimi. f,
returned home Friday.
Walter Farquarharson is at work in
West Superior.
Miss Grace Nelson has returned to
her home in Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Zollman have
moved to st. Paul.
Mrs. Walter Farquarharson went to
Minneapolis Thursday.
j. S. White, Esq, has young
daughter,
Ferris White started Saturday for
Minnesota to see his brother Walter.
who is reported as being very sick
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06


Farmers are busy blowing for winter
wheat, but the ground is very much
in need of rain.
Wiles Bros. are threshing in this
vicinity.
Geo. Ii. Hanvelt's wheat yield was
81 bushels per acre.
Miss Sophia Wilkens had a birthday
party last Tuesday evening. A large
number of her friends were invited
and pleasant time was had.
p. Deck has gone to Cannon Falls,
Mimi, to spend few days with
friends and relatives.
Blackberrying is the order of the
day, but there proves to be more pick
ers than berries.
Miss Ella Manning, who has been
staying with her aunt, Mrs. p. Deck,
has returned to her home in Cannon
Falls.
Some of the young folks of this part
attended the hop at Rock Elm Center
on the evening of the Both ult. They
report pleasant time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06
BeIdeHclIIe

The Sunday school is progressing
finely.
T. A. Severance has completed his
barn.
The school-heuse is being treated to
new coat of siding and paint.
There is some prospect of church
here in the near future.
Mr.. Reed and family intend to leave
for Boston soon.
f. Skalsky purchased fifteen acres
of land of Mrs. Pike, and while erect
ing house on the same, had the mis-,
fortune to let log roll on his ankle
breaking the bone. The fracture was
set by DR.. ID. Woodwork.
Charley Vaughn has returned from
his visit to Red Wing and River Falls
Will johnson and wife, from ST.
Paul, are visiting at George Doolittle's
Mr.. Collins and John TOmlinson and
some others start for Ohio on Friday
to attend the reunion at Columbus.
In the lawsuit between Mrs. Gree
ley and Mrs. Stone for assault and bat
trey Mrs. Greeley came off victorious
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06
The Tariff Question In Prison.

Dialogue in the kitchen: First Con
vict-I tell you, free trade means low.
er wages for workingmen.
Second Conf don't believe it
What do you know about the tariff
and wages, anyways
First Conf know all about it.
am from free trade country, where
worked for seven cents day and
boarded myself. Then | came to this
country TO better my condition.
stabbed a man and was sent to this
prison, where / get nine cents a day
and board.-hir TOr.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06
Diamond BiHf.

The steamer Sea Wing and crew
rested at our docks Sunday.
A train passed Sunday with eighty
cars.
Another dance Friday night to be
given by McCusker's string band.
Frank Burke is feeling rather indis
posed of late.
Our young people are figuring how
to stop the early train and get TO the
Exposition and come back the same
day.
There is strong talk of hanging Gro
yer Cleveland in eiiigy before election.
This is no Free Trade town.
Miss Ida Phillips will lecture here
the 22d of Sept. on India. Miss Phil.
Ups has just arrived from India and
having lived there for the last ten
years, she will undoubtedly deliver a
very excellent lecture on this subject,
and as she ranks among the first lady
speakers of the country, none should
miss hearing her.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06
Wisconsin State Fair.

We hope many of our readers will
be able to attend the State Fair, held
in Milwaukee, Sept. 1872, 1888. The
public spirited railroad companies offer
extra inducements, carrying passen-
gers in the state or within radius of
800 miles from Milwaukee for half
fare. Tickets good till Monday, Sept.
"a, enabling our friends in Michigan.
Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota to visit
the fair. State exhibits returned free,
ownership unchanged, except race
horses.
We notice in the premium list
among the many large premiums Of
fered, 10 valuable gold and eight sill
yer medals; $50 for best three tubs
of butter, and the same amount for
best three boxes of cheese. Such
premiums are worth working for.
A department for w0man's work is
new feature. Women throughout
the State should assist the Super
intendent. Mrs. Vie III. Campbell, in
making this one of the most attractive
departments of the Fair.
Our farmers having fine stock, OF
those wishing TO purchase, will find
at the Fair the best opportunity for
selling and buying.
Each day will be spiced with spirit.
ed races and new attractions.
ChiIdren's Day, Friday, Sept. 2lsti
children II years and under admitted
free, if accompanied by parents, teach
ers or guardians, the latter being pro
vided with tickets.
Military Companies and Bands OF
Musicians In uniform. upon applica'
ton to the President or Secretary,
can secure free admission.
Express companies deliver exhib'
its at their Office on the Fair Grounds
without extra charge if marked State
Fair.
Private citizens, all Agricultural
and Industrial Societies, Patrons OF
Husbandry and Labor Organizations
have been invited to participate in the
festivities and celebrate the golden
harvest. We predict that the coming
Fair will be much the largest and best
ever held in the State.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06

EDIToR JoURNAL:-Will you allow a
new conner to state his impressions of
your city!
You have a beautiful city. The
river, the falls, the long drives, the
many well kept yards, the fine school
buildings, the beautiful rich country
which surrounds the city, all help to
make River Falls one of the most at
tractive little cities in the West.
But its beauty is marred by negli-
gence. On Main, just south of the
JOURNAL office, the street is lined with
large, dirty, unsightly weeds. The
Gladstone House is an ornament to the
city, but what can be said of the adj
joining vacant lot full of grown up
weeds! What can be the impression
upon visitor on his way from the de-
pot as he passes the patches of large,
dusty weedsl Take walk north on
Main street. Large weeds greet you
OH every side. You pass a vacant lot
full of dirty weeds and bushes higher
than a mans head. In front of the
fire building weeds are so thick and
tall as almost to prevent the engine
from being drawn out. Is it necessa-
ry to state the impression these make
on visitori Would these patches of
ungainly weeds welcome one to settle
in your cityl And even around one
of your churches, which should be a
model of neatness, the walks on both
sides are lined with large weeds. This
is the result of negligence and indiffer.
ence.
Through your valuable paper, Mr..
Editor, call the attention of the citi-
Gems to these blemishes on your fair
city. Tell that church that around
the house of God there should be neat
ness. Stir up your Common Council
and Mayor to enforce the law, or If
they have no law to make one, so that
people can be obliged to keep their
property free from weeds. Urge them
to spend a few dollars on Main street
to free it of those ungainly patches of
weeds. If the authorities will do
nothing urge "City Improvement
Association" to be formed who will
see that these obnoxious weeds are re-
moved, and who will take charge of
the Improvement of the city.
A little money spent, a little fore
sight and care exercised, these weeds
can be removed, and the beauty of the
city improved. The citizens of River
Falls boast of beautiful city, let it
be kept in a condition that visitor
can see that the boast is not in vain.
A New CoxER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06

The New York Sun, the ablest Demo.
cratic paper in the country, speaks as
follows of Mr.. Hoard:
HE is by nature an agriculturist as
we'll as statesman, and his chief
paper--we believe there are several of
them-is devoted to the affairs of the
dairy and is published weekly. He was
soldier in the war and was an orderly
at Gen. Buffers headquarters during
the occupation of New Orleans. Mr..
Hoard is also one of the greatest
humorists of the country, and can tell
a story better than any other man. He
was nominated against the machine
and politicians, and his election is
certain. We tender to him the
assurance of our distinguished admlra'
ton"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06

The September issue of the Ameri'
can Magazine is a noteworthy one.
In addition to an interesting and vari-
ed collection of choice literary features
are two very forcible articles on ques-
tions of the day-one on 1.-The Presi.
dents Error" by James e.. Blaine,
and the other by Governor Foraker, on
Tariff and Labor" Mr.. Blaine takes
Mr.. Cleveland severely to task for
many of the assertions made in his
message of last December, and Cover
nor Foraker handles his subject in his
usual clear style.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06
ST. Paul, Minneapolis
& Manitoba Ry,
FROM
ST. PAUL & MINNEAPOLIS
ATRATES
CHEAPER THAN
EVER BEFORE

Points west Of Grand Forks ii DAKOTA and
MONTANA LESS THAN ONE PARE. no round
trip rate being more than TWENTY DOLLARS,
including GREAT FALLS. MONTANA.
Persons desiring % take a trip through North
ern Minnesots. Dakota OF Montana for the pur-
posa Of looking over the country, O with the
idea Of selecting new home within The bound
aries OF the GRASDKST WHEAT BELT II THE
WORLD. and an agricultural country suitable
for diversified farming dairy aud stock pur-
poses. viii do vel 10 take advantage Of thess
rates
For maIs and Information apply 20 your home
ticket agent, 70 any agent Of the company. or
~. =HITNET,
Ges ! Pass. AID Tkt. ACT.
St Paul. Ninn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06

Mr.. Morgan, merchant prince OF Mil
waukee, was nominated yesterday as
Democratic candidate for Governor.
Mr.. Morgan is a good citizen, but had
there been any prospect of the Demo-
Gratis carrying the state the strong
men of the party would have sought
the nomination and Mr.. Morgan would
not have been heard of.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06

House Monday in favor of the Blair
Educational bill. Owing to the cow
ardly tactics adopted by the democrats
this bill has never been even reported
to the House, although it passed the
Senate early in the session.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-09-06
First publication Aug. Is. ISIS. /

First publication Aug. 2S ISIS.
GTATE OF WISCONSIN,-County Court fol
- Pierce County. In the matter of the estate
Of James o'Mara, deceased, intestate. In Pro
bate.
Notice is hereby given that at Il special term
of the County Court 10 be held within and fol
the county of Pierce at the Office of the County
Judge in the village of Ellsworth in said county,
on the third Tuesday, being the 18th day OF
September, A. ID. 1SSs, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, or as
soon thereafter as the same can be heard the
following matter viii be heard and considered
The application of Rosa o. Mara for the ap-
pOintment of NJ W. Mclnerney Of the town
Of Gilman in said county as administrator OF
the estate of James O'Mara, late of the town Of
Spring Lake in said county, deceased intestste
Dated August 18th, A. D. 1855.
BY order Of the Court
j. W. HANCOCK.
Is-4VE County Judge.