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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-13
Queer Notions About Ascension Day.


They have peculiar superstition in Cum
berland county that everybody must go a
fishing ON Ascension Day. From whence it
comes or what its origin nobody pretends to
explain. The people only know that it is so
and they all follow the rule blindly. Work
shops close, the shoemaker leaves his bench,
the carpenter drops bis plane, the printer
leaves his case, furnaces shut down for the
day, foundrieS stop work and the men fish.
1t does not matter if they do not get the
ghost Of a nibble; they are carrying out the
unwritten law and keeping up with the super
stitiOus procession. Another superstition con-
nected with Ascension Day in Cumberland
county is that any woman who wears dress
made on that day win be struck by lightning
while wearing it. Nobody can explain the
origin Of this. A lady residing in Mechanics
burg, who was anxious to have her dress
maker hurry I'D with some work she was do
ing, was astoniShed to hear her say one
evening;
@Of course you won't want me to work to-
morrow
~Why, of course 1 shall" said the lady;
"why not!'
"Why, tomorrow is Ascension Day, and il
you wear dress made on that day you viii
get struck by lightning"
The lady laughed at the foolish idea and the
dressmaker worked on Ascension Day. OF
course you expect me TO say thRt one day
when the lady was wearing the dress a
thunder storm came up and lightning struck
her. Well, can't tell lie. The dress was
worn during numerous thunder storms until
it was cast aside, and the wearer is still alive
and hearty. Knocks the superstition out,
doesn't it, but it is fact, all the same-Har-
risburg Telegraph.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-13
Rules for ..Nrsntaln Healing.

One Of them says:
Remember that every thought that you
think will be transferred to the persons
thought of if you think long enough and
strong enough"
This Of course surpaSses the love powders
that are sold among the colored people and
the ignorant, as it is necessary to purchase
and administer them, which issometimes con-
siderable trouble.
The practical directions to attain this power
are as follows:
"HOw to concentrate l. Look at an OBJ
ject on the ceiling ten minutes; think Of that
OBJECT alone. 2 Write a proposition on a
sheet Of paper, as God is the only reality
Think it for ten minutes with your eyes fixed
upon the paper. 3 Begin to think Of a sub
ject, and give dollar to the poor for every
time your mind wanders. How to 'subju-
gate Forget yourself, forget the world, for
get you have body, forget you have any
business or friends. Empty your mind OF its
contents. Be man Of one idea. Get out Of
yourself"
The rules for absent treatment are:
a. Seat yourself alone. Let the room be
silent. 2. Subjugate your senses to all else
but your thought. 8 Fix your thought upon
the patient. 4 Picture him in your mind
5. Go through the treatment"
"The patient may be in three different
ways He may be sympathetic; that viii
help you greatly he may be apathetic; that
is not so good, but better than the next He
may be antipathetic, hostile; then say not
word, but silently give it to him till he be-
comes less 'cantankerous' and more Christ
like. The Century.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-13
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-13
N THE LlMEKlLN CLUB.
,.m,uat,on of the Hon. PlumbsgO JOsy.

termination of the Hon. Plumbago Josy-
Iin-The Committee ON Applications.
The wisdom Of the club in deciding not to
,arn,it any lecturer to enter the hall until he
had paSsed an examination before commit
tee was apparent when the Hon. Plumoago
Josvlin. OF Huntsville, Ala, walked into De-
troit to deliver his lecture on: ~Can We Ever
be Perfectly HappyP The committee sub
mitted him TO the following examination;
~When and where was Plato bornP
~What brought the downfall Of the Roman
empireis
@What nation first made use Of the soup
bone as a substitute for TURKEYS"
~Who introduced the game Of policy into
this country
SWho was De Soto, and why did be discover
the Mississippi riverr
If have 1000, 100000 cocoanuts and give
a strange darby 265, 493 Of them, how many
do have leftf'
''How long would a body weighing $50
pounds take in falling 500 feetin
The list Of questions embraced thirty-one,
and the Hon. Plumbago could not return a
correct answer to single one Of them He
grew quite indignant over the examination,
claiming that the only two things which
stood in the way of perfect happiness on
earth were green watermelOns at fifty cents
apiece and the house fly; but the committee
were firm, and he was told 70 jog along.
"De report Of de committee will be accepted
an adopted" observed Brother Gardner, ~an'
each member OF it will also consider hiSSelt
formally thanked. Had de Hon. Plumbago
been allowed to take dis platform we should
hev lost half an hour Of our valuable time
an been no wiser. We viii now proceed wild
de reglar purceedin's"
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Judge Exchange johnson, Of Canton, Ohio,
for having been sent TO jail for stealing two
sheep He sought TO explain that he thought
the two sheep were simply one pig, but the
wool wouldn't wash.
Elder Huckleberry Banks, Of Toronto,
Ont, for false pretenSeS, he having wooden
Les and being deaf in the right ear In hunt
ing up the elders record it was also dis
covered that he had twenty-one bird shot in
the calf OF the other leg, and be refused to ex-
plain how they got there.
Professor Anthony Jackson, of Grenada,
Miss, for several suspicious incidents con-
nected with his career during the past year.
One Of these incidents was being found in the
postoffice at night, where he claimed to have
called to inquire for a letter. Another was
in having two razor backed hogs penned up
under his cabin, and when the owner Of the
animals came around the professor claimed
that he took them for crowS-Detroit Free
Press
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-13
English ns She "a Learned.

The following is from Parkersburg,
w. Va:
mamma, I've learned new line to-day"
exclaimed little Katherine, just home from
the kindergarten.
sWhat is it, dearln
%Oh, it's one you don't know, mamma
"Try me and see.S
SW'y it's Uncle Horace liner announced
Katherine triumphantly.
"Well, that is a new one. You've learned
that wrong, child
"No, indeedl Mamma, that's right, I'm
sure" But there was an unspoken doubt in
Katherine's tone, and after a moments
thought she said slowly:
Il believe 1 nd have it wrong, mamma;
it's Horace Uncle line, don't you known
A sweet smile Of satisfaction spread over
the child's eager face as she waited for her
mothers answer. Mamma, too, smiled, as
she caught the idea. Katy's new line was
horizontal American Magazine.
New York city has eight colored physicians
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-13

tOnPER PROFIT and SAMPLES
NV)CENT FREE to men canvass
ers for DIR. ScoTT's Genuine Electric
Belts, Brushes, DC. Lady agents want
ed for Electric Corsets. quick safes,
Write at once for terms DIR. Scott, e4o
Broadway, \ Y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-13
Dolls, Toys, Games,
Novelties. &C.,

desirable for Gifts. II would be folly 10
attempt in an ordinary advertisement
to make mention in detail. Call and see.
Also large stock Of
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
Foreign and Domestic Fruits,
Candles, Cdhes, Nuts. Etc.
And in store also large supplies Of
sweetmeafs and the essential elements
for Cakes and Pnddings for the Holiday
time.
Families or individuals supplied with
CAKE Of every kind. FRUIT CAKE
specially. All made to order or for sale
at nsv counter. have made unusual
preparation TO supply the public.
OYSTERS-the best quality sold in
quantity TO suit purchasers.
dec9,'s7. HENRY DUNN.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-13

New York city has eight cOlOred physicians
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06
A REGULAR EPIDEMIC.
THIRTY.FOUR NEW CASES OF VEL.
LOW FEVER IN JACKSONVILLE.
The Infection Apparently Carried by
tho Southwest Winds ccs En-
Route 90 the North.

There is no longer shadow Of doubt that
Florida has on her hands regular epidemic.
In Jacksonville thirty-four new cases have
been reported to the board Of health. They
are principally in the central and eastern
part Of the city, the infection apparently be-
ing carried by the southwest winds in a
northeasterly direction. The new cases have
again sent the people panic-stricken in every
direction and trains are well filled with ref
ugees en- route to the north. The recent hot,
murky and rainy weather is now having its
effect, and it is thought the number of cases
will increase daily. The disease also seems
to be assuming violent type and the people
are greatly alarmed. Kohn, Furchgott &
Benedict, the largest dry goods house re-.
naming open, have closed their doors and
several firms In other lines have done like
wise Groceries and drug stores are
the principal business places now open.
With few exceptions the ministers of the
are nearly all on relief committees for differ
emit wards. Prominent among them are
Bishop Weed, Rev. DIR. Weller, Episcopal; FIR.
Kenny, Catholic; Rev. Dr. Dodge, Presby-
terrain, and Rev. Mr.. Sharp, southern Metho-
dist Sister Mary Ann is kept busy, and all
the sisters % St. Joseph are ever reedy to
nurse the sick and comfort the dying. All
hope of ending the epidemic before frost APP
pears Is abandoned, and the citizens here
have resolved to calmly and courageously
confront the situation, and do their duty
nobly.
The strict quarantine here has made pro-
visions very scarce and all business through
out the state is comparatively ut u stand
still money being yery tight
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06
AFTER TEN DAYS MEDITATION
SUICIDE OF ASSISTANT CASHIER
BREED OF HARTFORD.
The Act Duo 60 Misu.e Of Private
Fu"ds Intrustcd 10 His Manage.
ment.

Joseph Breed, assistant cashier Of the
Hartford (Ct) National bank, went to a
hardware store next door and purchased a
razor He then went into the bank, and,
in hallway at the rear of the building, cut
his throat, dying in about 90 minutes He
leaves widow, hut no children. He has a
good reputation, apparently not living be-
You'd his income.
President Bolter of the Hartford National
bank publishes statement that he Is conf
dent that the bank has sustained no loss
through Mr.. Breed. He promised that il
any loss is found the figure will be promptly
reported.
Mr., Breed, before his death, stated posi-
lively that he had not tempered with the
bank funds. He also made similar state
ment regarding the funds of Mrs. Jacob l..
Knous who has been in Europe for two
years past and intrusted all her financial af-
fairs to Mr. Breed. He has had various
trusts of this kind, but when all the rumors
are thoroughly sfted, it is believed that his
entertainments will not exceed SIS, 900, and
that they are confined to two estates. One Of
these is the DR.. Taft estate, which loses
about $4,000 Mr. Breed wrote Mrs. Taft
confessing a shortage, and on his arrival at
the bank he found a sharp letter from
the lady. Within a few moments after
reading it he went to a hardware store
adjoining tho bank and bought razor.
Fifteen minutes later he was dead
The funds Of the Daniel Goodwin estate
have also been used to some extent He was
administrator, and suit was recently brought
against him for the misuse OF the property,
some of which he invested recklessly. His
counsel advised him that the circumstances
were such that there was no legal liability,
but he persisted that there was a moral liza
bility, and that he must make good the de-
fciency. His losses have been through Wall
street speculations and Improbable invests
ments in real estate in Fargo. Oak.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06
Tho Value Of a Good Voice.

There Is no doubt that oao of the
most useful qualifications OF an orator
Is good voice. Burke failed in tho
house through tho lack OF 1t, while
William Pitt, through the possession Of
1t, was the ruler there at twsnty-one.
Mr.. Lecky says that O'Counell's voice,
rising with an easy and mclodiou,
swell, filled tho largest buildings and
triumphed over tho widest tumult,
while at tho same time it covered every
infection OF feeling with the most
delicate hexibility. The great majority
of celebrated orators havs been aided
by the possession of a good voice.
Wobsters voice on tho occasion Of his
reply to Senator Dickinson had such al
effect that one OF his listeners felt all
the night afterwarl as il heavy
cannonading had been sounding in his
ears. Garrick used to say that no would
give 100 guineas il no could say corr
as Whitefald did. Mr.. Gladstone s
voice has the music and resonance Of q
silver trumpet-[G ontloman's Magazine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06
A Cats Dental Operation.

The little eight-yoor-old Wilder boy
who is visiting at Horace Browns homo
was playi1g with tho family cat one
evening recently. They were romping
up and down the room, rolling balls OF
string, and enjoying themselves not n
little. But this kind OF play dill not
satisfy tho energetic and ami itious cat.
She was not common, everyday cat
but cat which aimed to make its mark
in tho world. She sougth fame and the
boys tooth. Quick as lightning she
sprang at her playfellow's mouth M d
seized ono of his pearl white teeth
In her claws and wrcnched it out by
the roots.
1t caused the lad considerable pain.
and DR.. Gill was called and did what
he could for the child who had been
operated upon by tho cat dentist.
Rockford GIL. Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06
THE LABOR WORLD.

C1GAR-MAKERs are kept very busy.
GERMAN foundries employ 147,051 men.
ALL the grocers' bags are made by 1869
hands.
THERE are in the United States Is, GOO loco.
motives.
The Krupp Gun Company employs some
1900 men.
ONE horse power equals the muscular la
bcr Of six men.
GERMAN locomotives do about twelve and
one-half years service.
WoRKMEN in the shipyards Of Calais,
France, have gone on strike.
A MILL at Lewiston, Me-, is making 1909
quilts and Il, 900 towels week.
Two Thousand cotton mill-carders at Black
burn, England, are on strike.
THERE are very few old men among the
blowers in the green glass works.
THE largest iron casting ever ATTEMPTED in
America was recently made at Bethlehem.
Penn.
THE largest block of granite ever uuarried
in this country was recently quarried at Au-
burn, Me
THE smokestack of the Allentown PENN
thread mill will be 227 feet high, the tallest in
the United States.
NOT improved workmanship but rapidity
is the distinguishing feature of mechanical
arts and trades nowadays.
THE average yearly income of the working
woman of Boston is S260.07, and her average
expenses are reckoned at I'll 80.
In Poland the laborers work from in the
morning till and 9 O'Clock at night Women
are employed in all kinds Of hard work.
ONE man to-day, with labor saving de-
vices, can accomplish as much in day as
800 men could do in the same time fifty years
ago.
THE mechanical industries of the United
States are carried on by steam and water
power, representing in round numbers 8, 500, :
0O0 horse power.
THERE is shoemaker in Buffalo, N. Y,
who, working at his bench, has become a
wonderful linguist and bids fair ono day to
rival Elihu Burritt.
LYNN Mass shoe manufacturers claim
that the price of labor is 50 high in Lynn that
they will be forced to go to places where it is
cheaper in order to obtain living profit.
In Birmingham, England, at one book
binding establishment, a machine has just
been laid down which has displaced the labor
of two men and thirty youths of both sexei
Senator Blair, from the Committee on
Education, has reported favorably to the
Senate the proposed Joint resolution for the
submission to the States of a prohibition
snsndmsnt to the federal constitution.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06
A Reliable Remedy.

ALLCocK's Porous PLAsTERs never fail to
give speedy proof of their efficacy as the best
external remedy for Weak Back, Rheuma-
tism, Lumbago, Scatica, Colds, Coughs, Sore
Throat, Pulmonary and Kidney Diflicu' ties,
Malaria, Dyspepsia, Heart, Spleen. Liver and
SAmach Affections, Stains, and all Local
Pains.
They have teen in use for over thirty years,
and their value has been attested by the high
est medical authorities as we'll as by voluntary
and unimpeachable testimonials from thou
sands who have used them.
Ask for ALLcoCK's s, and let no explanation or
solicitation induce you to accept a substitute.
The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure fol-
Consumption. Sold everywhere. Csc.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06
TINCTURE OF ACONITE IN SODA
FATAL ERROR OF A CLERK IN AN
APOTHECARY SHOP.


While Horace Bishop, aged IS, and Charles
Applebee, aged l6, both of Branford, Ct,
were driving through that town, they stopped
at the drug store of Robinson and Foote and
called for soda water, which was given them.
They drove off. but shortly afterward re-
turned in very sick condition. They were
taken to the office of DR.. w. H. link, where
both of them died in about half an hour. In
vestigation revealed the fact that tincture OF
aconite had been mixed with the soda water,
instead of syrup. RobertJ Latta, the clerk
who made the fatal error, has been arrested
and the coroner will investigate the case.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06

The Interstate Building and Loan Associa-
ton ofMinneapolis, Mimi, an association do
ing national business wishes to place some
OF its shares in the east. The demands for
loan more than double our monthly receipts
at rood interest and high premium. This as
soc lation will matul Q its stock i'm six years at
profit to the investor of about 25 per cent.
per annum. send for circulars. Good agents
wanted. Address, Interstate Building and
Loan Association, 800, 500 a, sl0a Lumber Elk
change, Minneapolis, MINI. References
Flour City Nat Bank. Peoples Bank.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06
THREE MEN KILLED.

C0lIision in Virginia on the Chesa -
peake 81 Ohio Railroad.
A collision between freight trains on the
Chesapeake & Ohio railroad occurred near
Clifton Forge, Va, resulting in the death of
two brakemen and one engineer. Joseph
Newman. The other engineer, Faystte
Weaver, was seriously injured
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-09-06
[CoPYRIGHT, lSs7.1

indescribable feeling of dread, or Of i'm
pending calamity?
If you have all, or any considerable
number of these symptoms, you are
suffering from that most common of
American malades- Bilious Dyspepsia, or
Torpid Liver, associated with Dyspepsia.
or Indigestion. The more complicated
your disease has become, the greater the
number and diversity of symptoms. No
matter what stage it has reached, DR..
PIERCE's GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY
will subdue it, if taken according to di-
rections for a reasonable length Of time.
If not cured, complications multiply and
Consumption of the Lungs, Skin Diseases,
Heart Disease, Rheumatism, Kidney Dis
ease, or other grave maladies are quite