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, 1889-11-29

At Salem, Mass, are the official rec
ords of Essex county as carly as 1880.
The testimony of the witchcraft trials
is complete in its original form, but
there is the record of only one execu-
ton, that of Bridget Bishop, whereas
nineteen lives in all were sacrificed at
that time in response TO a popular
fallacy and public delusion.
There were half a dozen witnesses in
Bridget Bishops case, mostly young
girls IA and 16 years old, and they
swore that they had been sorely af-
hicted since they had in some way in
CURED Bridget's dislike. One Of them
had been awakened in the dead Of
night 10 find Bridget's specter sitting
heavily on her chest She attempted
to clap her hands at her, but the
ghostly visitor hoped out of the win
dow.
Another young woman was similar
ly awakened one night and discerned
the form of a devil, which she de-
scribed as a cross between a bat and a
monkey. From its perch on the foot
board the devil said to the maiden:
"Ye have been afflicted of mind of
late, and troubled sore. Do my bid
ding and ye shall want for nothing"
With this, according to the maids
story, the spirit held out a book and
asked her to sign. She refused, and
the hideous form disappeared. She
felt positive that the spirit was that of
Bridget Bishop, because on the NOM
ing she found her alleged disturber in
the orchard, and then and there &C
cused her of being possessed, The
girl dared her to deny the charge, and
be evidence conclusive, and Bridget
was duly put to death on Gallows
Hill. Attached to her death warrant
is the certificate of Sheriff George Cor
bin, evident of the fact that he had
conveyed '.ye body of sd Brigett Bish-
OPP out of His Majesty's Goal in Salem
and caused We sd Brigett to be hanged
by the neck until she was dead. st.
Louis Globe-D Democrat.
, 1889-11-29

The effects of the continued use of
arsenic have been the subject of 80 much
discussion of late that the following. an
experts opinion, will be read with inter
est: my experience in its medicinal use
has been very considerable, and my i'm
pressions as regards its effects when long
continued are certainly very different
from what we have recently seen 50 free
ly expressed. l never knew a patient
become fond Of arsenic, or experience
agreeable effects from its long continu-
ance On the contrary, nothing but
anxiety to be rid Of a loathsome skin
disease will induce the majority of those
for whom 1t Is prescribed to continue
taking it."-O1ce q Week,
, 1889-11-29
The Spiders of India.

Far up in the mountains of Ceylon
and India there is a spider that spins n
web like bright, yellowish silk. the CEN
trail net of which is five feet in diameter,
while the supporting lines, or guys, as
they are called, measure sometimes ten
or twelve feet; and riding quickly in
the carly morning you may dash right
into it, the stout threads twining around
your face like q veil, while, as the
creature who hns woven it takes up his
position in the middle, he generally
catches you right on the nose. and,
though he seldom bites or stings, the
contact Of his large body and long legs
is anything but pleasant. IL you forget
yourself and try 10 catch him, bite he
will, and, though not venomous, his
jaws arc as powerful as a birds beak,
and you are not likely to forget the en-
counter. The bodies of these spiders
are very handsomely decorated. being
bright gold or scarlet underneath, while
the upper part is covered with the most
delicate slate colored fur. So strong are
the webs that birds the size of larks are
frequently caught therein, and even the
small but powerful scaly Lizard falls a
victim A writer says that he has often
sat and watched the yellow monster
measuring, when waiting for his prey
with his legs stretched out, fully six
Understanding across the middle of the
net, and noted the rapid manner in
which he winds his stout threads around
the unfortunate captive. He usually
throws the coils about the head till the
wretched victim is first blinded and
then choked. In many u~nfrequented
dark hooks of the jungle you come across
most perfect skeletons OF small birds
caught in these terrible snares, the
strong folds of which prevent the deli
cate bones from falling to the ground
after tho wind and weather have dis
persed the flesh and featbers.-Ex-
change.
, 1889-11-29
In a recent article in the Youths Com.

In a recent article in the Youths Com
pdnion, on How to Cure a Cold," a
writer advises a hot lemonade to be taken
at bed time. Il is a DANGEROUS treatmen,
as it opens the pores OF the skin and
leaves the system in such condition that
another and more severe cold is certain
to be contracted. Many years constant
use and the experience of thousands of
persons has fully demonstrated that there
is nothing better for a severe cold than
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t acts
IN perfect harmony with nature, relieves
the lungs, %liquifes the tough tenacious
mucus, making it easier to expectorate,
and restore the system to a strong and
healthy condition. For sale by B. B.
David.
, 1889-11-29
n

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks
an epoch In the life of the individual.
Such a remarkable event is treasured in
the memory and the agency whereby the
good health has been attained is CRATE
fully blessed. Hence it is that SO much
is heard in praise of Electric Bitters. So
many feel they owe their restoration to
health to the use Of the Great Alternative
and Tonic. If you are troubled with any
disease OF kidneys, liver or stomach, of
long or short standing, you will surely find
relief by use of Electric Bitters. Sold at
SOC and 81 per bottle at B. B. David's
drug store,
, 1889-11-29

"A sleeping a conductor sees some
of the most ludicrous as well as pa
thetic sights to be found anywhere"
said a Pullman official who had risen
from the ranks. 81 remember when
/ ran from New York to Chicago, and
if ! get blue l conjure up the funny
incidents Of my experience on the
road The newly married couple with
their ludicrous endearments-I mean
ludicrous to the general observer-are,
of course a source of fun to many of
the passengers, but, being a married
man myself, of course, / have a warm
spot for others who are entering that
happy condition
MY funniest experience was on
the Pennsy, when L was running the
through line, long before the limited
was thought of. A middle aged wo-
man, accompanied by a boy, boarded
the train at Harrisburg, and, unlucky
for them, they both held upper berth
checks. Neither had aver been in a
sleeper before, and when night came
on the woman began a diligent search
of the car. The porter asked her if
she had lost anything and she gave
him a negative answer. He at last be
came frightened and came to me,
thlnklng her crazy. When L asked
her what the matter was she said,
Nothing, but l am looking for the
bedroom | told her there was no
regular bedroom, but would have
their berths made up. She watched
the porter intently, and when finished
l told her they were ready. Are those
them7' she said; why, do you think l
sleep on shelf Those things are hot
beds; why, 1 can't undress. Young
man, you are a swindler to ask me to
pay for the privilege of sleeping on
the upper shelf in that cupboard
Many Of the passengers were con
vulsed with laughter, and finally a
young man who had q lower berth
exchanged it for the upper one.
Il afterward carried that woman a
numberof times, but she tried to avoid
me if possible. "-Pittsburg Dispatch.
, 1889-11-29

A new factor is entering the paper
makers market 1t has been proved
that the banana plant contains a great
er quantity of pure fiber than any
other of the numerous vegetable prod
ucts used for the manufacture Of
paper. During the first twelve months
of its vegetation the plant produces but
a single bunch of fruit, after which
it dies; but from its roots four to ten
young plants spring up. The adapta-
ton of the plant to commercial pure
poses will, it is anticipated, revolution
ize the paper material market and
is easy Of cultivation and has long
since been recognized by the wander
ing tribes in Central America as
yielding many useful adjuncts TO
every day domestic requirements
New York Telegram.
, 1889-11-29

THE Omaha Bee, which although q
Western paper is sometimes apt to look
with suspicion on any governmental
scheme for the improvement of the West,
has this to say about the plan of irriga-
ton: Over two million acres of arid
lands in Wyoming have been reclaimed
and rendered fertile by irrigation. Over
ton million doilare rave been invested in
thirty-two hundred bitches. with an ag-
gregate length offifty-four hundred miles.
Delegate Carey says the reclaimed region
is larger than France and Spain combined
and equal to thirty Thousand eighty acre
farms. Fully ten million acres can be
added to that area in Wyo-
ming alone, if proper measures
are taken TO store the water
supply. What private capital has done
for Wyoming. 1t has also done for Colo
RADIO and other arid sections. Most of the
unreclaimed land belongs to the govern
ment and is utterly worthless in its pres
ent condition. Private enterprise has
demonstrated that irrigated land yields
handsome returns on the investment.
Why should not the government follow
the example on a larger scale and make
the vast arid section of the public domain
productive and saleable2. The question is
one which congress cannot long ignore"
, 1889-11-29
BOSTON'S SECOND FIRE.
The morning papers of the country

yesterday published this dispatch:
BosToN, Nov. ga meeting OF citi-
zens was held this afternoon, the mayor
presiding, to take action for the relief of
the sufferers by the Lynn fire. A relief
committee was appointed and $1,000 sub
scribed on the spot
This information had scarcely reached
its readers before Boston itself was in
flames.
The year 1889 will be a red letter year
in disasters by food and fire. A year that
is marked only by a Johnstown disaster
with its ten thousand victims needs but
little else to keep it in vivid memory. But
this year Of grace adds the unprecedented
forest fires of the great Northwest, the
great fires at Seattle and later at Spokane
Falls, the six million dollar fire at Lynn.
Mass, followed hard on Its heels by the
tremendous climax in Boston where S.
900. 900 goes up in smoke. Boston now
has another blood red'memory to add to
its flery record Of 1872.
The fire in Boston was IN the best bust
ness portion Of the city. Many of the
buildings were massive and stately and all
hat mar could do had been done to rem
der them what is generally considered
FIRE proof. And vet how they melted
away in the fiery vortex Of a raging on.
fiagration.
The loss is fearful to contemplate, but
It falls mainly on people who are best
able to sustain it. In this at least there
is cause for thanksgiving and Boston will
soon emerge from its bath Of flames more
bright and beautiful than ever before.
, 1889-11-29
The Seat Of Pain and Pleasure,

The nervous system, often suffers diminu-
ton of vigor, and causes mental annoy
ance, and even positive disturbance, with
out disease in the sensorium itself. 1t
acts as a mere reflector, in many cases, Of
~inaction in the stomach, and consequently
of incomplete assimilation OF the food by
the blood. This of course weakens it, in
common with the rest of the tissues. and
renders it less able TO bear without suffer
ing an ordinary strain that would make no
impression upon strong nerves. To sup
ply a deficit of strength, and render a sd
persensitiveness in the nerves incident to
a lack of vigor, Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers is far better adapted than any mere
n%ervine or simple tonic. since the offspring
of its use, complete digestion, is the Wig
orous and early parent OF nerve force and
quietude. Malarial attacks, rheumatism,
bowel, liver and kidney complaints sue
cumb to the Bitters.
, 1889-11-29

ACCORDING to Register Mann 245, 9e5i
acres Of land have been filed upon during
the past six months In the Buffalo land
district. The presumption filings amounted
to nearly 1900 acres, homestead IS, 900
and coal land $500. As the Buffalo
district includes only Crook, johnson and
Sheridan counties it is not hard to under
stand that the public domain in Wyo-
ming is being rapidly taken up.
, 1889-11-29

THE Glenrock Grophic in abiding to
the three newspapers published at New
castle in Crook county calls attention to
the fact that they are all Republican.
This is exceedingly complimentary to the
Sundance Gazctte. being a tacit acknowl-
edgement that while there is some show
for a Republican paper there is absolutely
none for another Democratic paper as the
Gazette completely fills the bill.
, 1889-11-29
Annual Meeting.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Nov. 8, 1Ss9-The
annual meeting Of the stockholders of
the Warbonnet Live Stock company will
be held at the company's office ID Chey-
enne on Saturday. Nov. 80, at IL o'clock
m. First, to choose five trustees for the
ensuing year; second, to do any other
business that may properly come Sefore
the meeting. By order of the trustees.
PAUL o. BREWSTER, Treasurer.
, 1889-11-29
Notice.

Notice is hereby given hat l have this
day-sold to Isaac Greentree, the entire
stock Of goods and fixtures, and the ac-
counts and good will Of the clothing
house at No. BIG Sixteenth street, Chey-
enne. Wyoming. All claims against me
arising out of said business will be settled
by said Isaac G~reentree, to whom all
clothing counts are payable.
Cheyenne, Wyoming. Nov. %, 1888.
i. r.. BREsNAHEN,
, 1889-11-29
Judge sauney at Home.
Laramie Boomerang

Judge Sauiey is a fair. impartial and
able Judge. There is no dissatisfaction
with him among members of the bar,
and SO tar as we know their sentiment is
unanimous for his retention until his
term expires. We do not believe that
they have ever seriously considered the
possibility of his removal. for the reason
that they have never thought that he
would be, or ought to be. removed.
, 1889-11-29
Hamilton is Postmaster.
lGlenrock Graphic.l

The CHEYENNE DAILY LEADER
speaks Of Postmaster Chamberlain of
Douglas" evidently thinking hat mas
much as Chamberlain married the post
mistress he must of necessity be post.
master. Such. however, is not the case.
, 1889-11-29

The best salve in the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
eorns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or nc pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by B. B. David, Druggist.
, 1889-11-29

Send two cents In stamps to e. L. Lo-
max, general passenger agent Union Pac-
cific railway, Omaha. Neb., and secure a
copy Of Outdoor Sports and Pastimes,
containing complete rules f. lawn tennis,
croquet and base ball; Just issued.
, 1889-11-29
When We Were Young.

Among the incidents of childhood that
stand out in bold relief, as our memory
reverts TO the days when we were young,
none are more prominent than severe
sickness. The mother wildly remembers
that Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured
her of. Group, and in turn administers 1t
to her own offspring and always with the
best success. For sale by B. B. David.
, 1889-11-29

All creditors Of and others interested in
the estate Of John T. Mayfeld, deceased,
will take notice that the undersigned as
administrator of said estate Intends to
make final settlement Of said estate at the
next (January, ls90) term Of the Probate
Court. FREDERICK ScHwEIcKERT,
Administrator.
Cheyenne. Wyo., Nov. %, 1889.
, 1889-11-29

Tle largest stock of fine brandies, old
whiskies, choice Gqueurs and superine
cigars at George Masten's well known
house. corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1889-11-29
Engraved visiting Cards

And Monogram stationry; latest styles
elegant work. Write for samples; j. X.
EIgan, 1902 Arapshoe street. Denver.
Monogram Stationery
Makes a beautiful Christmas present,
order in time; sample. and designs mailed
on application; j. r. Elgan, engravsr,
1902 Arapahoe street. Denver.
Wedding Invitations Engraved
From Copper plate, latest styles, correct
form. and elegant work. Write for sam
piles; j. r. El9an. 1902 Arapahoe street,
Denver.
, 1889-11-29

E. Clarke. taxidermist and furiier, SIT
W 10th street. If you contemplate pre-
Sc nting your friends with something rare.
call and see my stock Of animals heads and
furs. l will give great bargains from now
on. Leave orders now at the above ad
dress and avoid the rush at the holidays.
Visitors will find an efficient staff of
obliging clerks to conduct them through
the various departments of interest iD my
vast establishment.
n; B;-l pay market price for raw furs
and dom you forget to say l told you.
, 1889-11-29

Fine Greeley Potatoes at
E. S. JOHNSTON 4 BRo's.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-14
Auction nALEs-Fusore beys..
By Rawlings q Rose.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers'
No. II north Tonth street.

COMMISSIONERS SALE BY AUG
~ TloE or VALUABLE IMPROVED hs =,
ESTATE SITUATED ON TIE EAST SIDE Sr
LhURgL STREET BETWEEN sPHiNe hND
CHINA STREETS.
Michaur. who sues. &c..l In the Chsncery So oea
W Of ths city OF hich-
Hi1. adm,or snd ais. mond.
By virtue OF decree entered In the soo,s
named calso on April IL, 1883. the undervigho1,
eUocisl commissioner thereby appointed, "ii
sell ~ auction. on the premises. on
SATURDAY. APEIL 70. 1859.
sts O'Clock p. n. the PROPERTY described N
$40 IA. rec. a. follows: That certain LOl VI
IAND VITA improvements thereon. ifonuns
ihir,v-two feet more or less. on the east slde on
Laurel street. between Spring aud china sIoo''
and running LACK 40 ieet " an hney. Alt
Tho improvements consist OF irame o"o"
ing containing four or more rooms.
TEpNs: ono iourth cash balance IN si ~.
t6eiye. and eighteen months, for negotsaul7
notes Tearing per cent. and title retained un-
III al the puruhase-niouoy Is paid ana acoh
4. w. PATTERSON,
Special Commissioner
RAWLINGS & ROSE. AucuoEoSrs.
MIcaaux, VINO SUES. &c, PLAINTIFF. AGAIssr
Ufy. ADMINISTRATOR, ASD AIS-lS TIE ChAH-
cEEY COURT Of TsE CITY or RICHMOND.
l. Charles W. Goddin, clerk Of said court
certify that the bond required OF tho specia,,
com missioner by too decree IN said cause Oh
April II. 1872 has been duly given.
Given under my hand this 18th dag OF April
1872. -. 1,onnrx
RpN CHARLES W. 1ODDlN. --
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-14
HE DROPPED LiKs A RAIL-
A Leap from u Famous High bridge
Into the Kentucky River.

A Cincinnati special says: Meredith Stan.
ley, OF this city, welLknown athlete and
bridge,jumper. VITO has challenged Brodle.
of New York, yesterday made the most re-
markable leap on record. II was from the
famous high bridge on the Cincinnati sonth>
ern railrosd over the Kentucky nver. The
height is 2S5 feet lie selected place where
the water was twelve feet deep, and, attiied
In silk tights and slippers, iesped into the
AIR. and doubling up his bsdy like a bail fell
10 The water. and moment later bounded TO
the surface, where be was quickly seized by
assistants in boat. He cousbed blood o
litile while, but soon recovered and took the
train for Cincinnati He says the feat is
done BY knowing how, and by perfect SELF
confidence. he escaped without breaking
the ska, aud to-csy says be feels as well -
ever. This bridge Is the highost IN ~
world exoept one.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-14

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
l. REAL ETATE IN THE COUNTIES OF
CUMBERLAND AND P0WHATAN, VA-The
undersigned. substituted trustee in q deed OF
trust executed on the 18TH Of September. 1873, by
T. j. Allen aud A. y. Alien. his wife, and Gully
county Septem Der 81 1879. Deadlock -, page
ass and in POwhatan county Clerks Office.
Deed Book IL, page 595, being required 50 70 do
by the beneficiary Ia said deed, will sell at
public auction. 10 The highest Bidder, ON the
premises, on
FRIDAY. APRIL %. 1889.
TWO TRACTS OF LAND In Powhatan county,
Va. adjoining each other, and the lands OF W.
". Robson. DR.. Joseph Hobson, and 0thers-one
tract containing $50 ACRES snd the other con-
tanning 450 ACRRS-and the said trustee will sell
on the following day-to-w wit.
SATURDAY, APRIL "a, 1889,
on the premises, the TRACT OF LAND In Cum
berland county, or so much as may be necessary.
containing $50 ACRES. situated on 10th sides OF
Big Guinea creek. adjoining the lands OF John
w. Hughes, estate OF Mrs. Sally Swami and
Others, In two miles Of the farmyille and Pow
hatan railroad. and is the same land on which
K j. Allen resided. This lastnamed tract is re-
garded as the best farm In Cumberland county.
and has ON II q large body OF fine creek bottoms
aud moro than the usual proportion OF original
foresi. There Is an excellent dwelling and ell
necessary oui-buiidings la good condition, and Q
large orchard OF choice apples and peaches on IL
The POHHAIAN fAhhS have a large Framed
Dwelling, somewhat out OF order. and the usual
ont-puildings and about 200 acres OF heavily
timDored original growth, aud fair proportion
OF bottom land, 10 two aud q half miles OF the
Farmyille aud Powhstan railroad.
TERMS oF SALE; The deed requires the land
10 be sold for cash hs 70 the debt secured there
on, and the expense OF sale. say So 500 but the
trustee lie authorized % ofier much more liberal
terms, which will be made known on the day OF
sale. These lands, II desired. sni it " deemed
will la al V1lol In N A, Ant
chssers Possession 70 SOW wheat In fall Full
possession January !, 1880.
JOHN r. WILSON.
NH 2i-eodss&Apl4 Substituted Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-14
BY r. B. Chafin a Co.
Real Estate Agents and Aucttonecrs,
No. north Tenth street, Richmend, Va

10y VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF
ID the Chancery Court n the city Of Richmond
pronounced on November 2. 1888. IN the suit OF
&C. OBJ. Cowardin. who snes for &c. ~. Dooley
& Purcell, trustess and ais" We wall oner Tor
sale by public auction on
TUESDAY. APRIL 10, 1889.
at $50 p. NJ. on the premises, the following
REAL ESTATE OF which Charles w. Purcell
died seized and porsessed-viz:
THREE LOTS. OF 80 by lo5 feet each. on "Lig-
gon Hin ION the top OF the hiill. situated on
tue east side OF Federal or Buchanan sii oct at
it, intersection with William street. NOS far
from she Chesapeake and Ohio railway ele-
vslor.
TERMS: One fourth cash, and the residue on
three equal credits OF six. twelve, and eighteen
mouths. tho purchaser or purchasers 10 give
their negotiable notes for the deferred payments
Of the purchase-mOney, with legal interest," add
ed from day u sale, aud the title 70 be retained
until all Of the purchsse-money bss been paid
and conveyance ordered by tho Court.
MEADE HAskINS,
PHILIPT. PCRCELI,
Special Commissioners.
c. OBJ. COwARDIS, VINO sUEs. &C. PLAINTIFF
AGAINST DOoLEy, TRUsTgs. AND AIS, DsfEsD-
AyrS-lE THE CHASCERY COURT or rHE CITY
or RICHMOND.
l. Charles w. Goddin. CLERK Of said court GER
tify that She bond required by tho special com.
missiOners by tho decree In said cause OF No
vember 3, 1888, has beeu duly given.
Given under my hand this l3Ih day OF Novem-
Der. 1888.
apps CHARLES w. SODDlN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-14
AUCTION SALES-Fu
nRUsTEE's AUCTION SALE

In execution Of a certain decd OF trust 10 me
undersigned trustee. bearing date March !, 1888.
and duly recorded in tho clerks Office OF the
Richmond Chancery Court. shall sell By pubic
auction, on the premises, on
FRIDAY. APRIL 10, 1883,
at O'Clock p. NJ, the REAL ESTATE described
In said deed, Il being that BEAUTIFUL AND
VALUABLE LOT on the west side OF Eighth
etreet between Marshall and Clay streets. ad-
Joining the late residence OF William q. stokes
ESQ, fronting 25 feet extending back between
parallel lines lSO feet having large Dick sta
BILE and carriage-house thereon anu an alley ~
feet wide ON It's southern side.
This is the only vacant lot In this central and
attractive location. If Of pretty size, with the
most pleasant surroundings, aud should be seen
by ali who contemplate building with the view
10 convenience OF location or the certainty OF a
good tenant at high rent
The terms will be- announced AZ time OF sale.
sp4 JAMES b. ELAN, Trustee.