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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-02-04

Haritual poor health is direct result Of his
46tual poor attention to the physical system
Keep The head cool the feet warm and tn"
bowels regular by the proper nse of Laxador
and sickness cannot approach yuu. % cents.
No opium. no laudanum other dangerous
drug Is contained in DIR. Bulls Baby Syrnp.
for the relief of collie. teething. etc. Price 25c.
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EN- FeundfY Department.

VIII mako all kinds of Castings from pat
terms OF old piecce of casting. Also have put
terms for Crate Bars for Traction or Portable
Engines of Tricks make and others. Make
Sash-Weights for Buildings of ali sizes. in
large quantities lower than the lowest, and
am prepared to make all kiud of Brass Cast
ings. 1 keep on hand the Challenge Pump.
and Water Elevator and Purifier, for deep
Wells and Cisterns. of which I have all eX-
ira Chains. Cranks. Wheels. &c.
Agent for the GROWN WHEAT DRILL
Would be pleased if any one in need of Drill
call.
VIII thank the public generally for share
of their patronage. Yours respectfully.
JOHN G. WELLER.
Address P. o. Box 81.
September II, 1889
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How TO PRoNouNcE Ir.-stMr.
Featherly," said Bobby, at the din
ner table, GLOW do you pronounce
d-o?"
"Do, Bobby" replied Mr.. Feath-
erly, indulgently.
"How do you pronounce d-e-w?''
s'Du-u-ew'-and Mr.. Featherly
put on genteel air for the benefit OF
Bobby's oldest sister.
swell, then, how would. you pro-
nounce the second day of the week ?"
"Tewsday, think"
you're wrong"
Wrong? How would you pro-
nounce it BobbY?"
t'Monday."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-02-04

IF You have any kind of Live Stock, Poultry.
Il or Eggs for sale, drop me postal stating
price wanted and kind of stock This will in
sure you quick sale. Respectively.
June Is, 1889. c. +. WALL.
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SOUTHWARK.

aluminium llllNfNi oQuInWuFu pass
CharlestoWn at s. 25 A. NJ. and 9 so p. NJ ar
irving at Harrisonburg ; so and IL 90 P, NJ.
On Sunday mixed train leaves Charlestown
Southwark Mt Sol \. NJ, arriving at HARRISON
burg 10 P. NJ.
Train AS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Vestibuled limited train leaving at 70 SIS noon
arriving at Pittsburg at 80 2. NJ. Columbus
3 10 a. NJ. Chicago 10 IS A. NJ, and with Yes
tihnlcd limited train leaving at 4 80, p. NJ, ar.
irving at Cincinnati at 40 a. NJ, st. Louis
SIS p. NJ. - -- L>r
Train 4t6 connects with Vestibulcd limited
train leaving Harper's Ferry Mt 80 p NJ, ar
irving, at Cincinnati at 40 A. NJ. st. Louis
9 So z. NJ. and with train leaving at 10 16 P.
NJ. driving at Pittsburg at G 20 a. NJ. and with
train leaving ut II l6 p. NJ. arriving in Column
bus ut 20 p. NJ, Chicago 9 45 P. VI.
Pullman Parlur Car to Baltimore to Stadn-
ton train Az
Pullman Paflor Car staunton to Baltimore
on train 4lS.
Pullman palace sleeping cars arc run thrO
TO Pittsburg, Cincinnati. st. Louis Columbus
and Chicago. AL Fast Express Traius run
through to above points without change of ears.
For rates, tickets. baggage checks, upvIy 10
any Office of the Is. Il o. r. r., or to T.. f.
Dudraw, Travelling Passenger Agent, Winches.
ter, Virginia.
j. t. ODELL. Genral Manager.
CIIAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Pass. Agt.
January II. 1880.
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PLASTERfMC.

TIME undersigned is prepared to do all kinds
i Of Plastering, and Will cndeavor to give
satisfaction in any line of work which lie may
contract for. whether in coarse or fine finish.
Orders sent to Middlcway. Jefferson county.
w. Va, viii receive prompt attention. Work
done at living rates.
August q. 1sss-1y.
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lE.ajs 1te Rcpdlr Shop RenloUed-
ETNHE undersigned has removed his Furniture
Repair Shop to his residence on Congress
street. near George, Charlestown. where he In
tends tn Repair all kinds of Furniture. t.s here
toforc-Maftresses. Sofas. and spring-seat
Chairs Re~gpholstered in the very best style.
Persons wanting work of this kind done at
their Residences win give him notice, and he
viii be right there. Hc will also do small jobs
of Carpenter Work, aud will be glad to see all
his old customers
IF persons having Household Furniture to
dispose of win send it to me. will sell It for
them. on very low Commission.
AprA 10. 1883 T. G. RUST.
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Salt Rheum

broken into painful cracks. and the little wa
terry pimples. often causes indescribable suffer
ing. Hoods Sarsaparilla has wonderful power
over this disease 1t purifies the blood and
expels the humor, and the skin heals without u
scar. Send for book containing many state
ments of cures. to C. I. Hood IS Co., Apoth-
ecaries Lowell, Mass.
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YESTERDAY G. co.
Corner waslington and Charlcs sts..

Corner Washington and Charles sts.,
rs the PLACE to get everything good, and
Il at low down prices, in the
Tin, StOOe, Sheet Metal, Plumbing,
Gas and Steam dtting Lines.
We do ROOFING AND SCOUTING way down
below zero. Furnace Work. Plumbing. Gas
aud Steam Fitting, Hydrants. Street Washers.
Bath Tubs, Sinks. Fountains, Closets, Uriuals
Basins. &c. Hot and cold water run to any
point in house Range Boilers. Hose, Nozzels.
Connections, Pumps, Pipes and Fittings. Hy-
dranlic Rams put in and warranted to work
Any one having spring or stream can have n
system of water works at low cost.
STEAM HEATING.-Dweilingsh heated per-
fectly by steam. and everything pertaining to
the above lines will be done in fiTst-class style
by W. P. YESTERDAY. who is n Practical
Plumber. Gas and Steam Filter. having served
in that capacity for the U. 8. Government
References given.
We keep full line of Heating and Cooking
Stoves. Tinware. and everything usually found
in first-class house. We solicit your patron-
age. Call and examine cuts of Fountains. &c.
Respectfully, EASTERDAY e CO.
July %, 1889.
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Additional mixed trains Northward pass
Charlestown at 05 and 40 P. NJ, arrive at
Hnrper's Ferry 10 and IS P. NJ.
On Sunday mixed train leaves Chaflestown
Northlyard Mt $50 P. NJ, arriving at Harper's
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February 20. 1s saFNsHAM " DooLEY.
Important to Builders.
T'HE undersigned is giving his sole attention

ETtHE undersigned is giving his sole attention
Il to the
LUMBER BUSINESS.
at Roadside, Rockingham County, Virginia.
and has facilities for 1lling orders of any ex.
tent and great variety. He commands forests
of growing timber of the very best quality. and
milling capacity to meet the most extravagaut
demands OF this section. Orders for Lumber for
Building Purposes,
cut in size and length to meet the demands of
BulideTs or others. filed promptly upon terms
with which no other person in the Valley of
virginia can compete successfully.
The subscriber has in former years supplied
very many persons in this section with Lumber.
in soliciting the orders of old customers and
new, promises careful personal supervision
so that orders may be satisfactorily filled Adj
dress, DIR s. P. H. MILLER
Roadside,
Rockingham Co..
NOY.4 ~, 1oIS-y Virginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-02-04

The ''T. p" 3 Ply the Best Oak
Twist in the market.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-02-04

The TT. p" Ply the Best Dark
Twist in the market.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-02-04

Mary had stocking once
And it was made of wool,
And on that merry Christmas morn,
That stocking it was full.
How came that stocking to be full2
Because at Christmas dawn,
When Mary rose and dressed herself
She pulled that stocking on.
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OFFERS to the people of jefferson County
" Insurance in safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged. and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited $50 ~
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcToRs-Jo Trapnell Henry B. Daven-
port j. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider. w, n.
T. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. IS. w. Washington, H L. Snyder,
Charles P. Wilson. John Fl. little. Jacob s.
Melvin, E. G. w. Herr, Isaac II. Strider.
COL. r. P. CHEW. President.
II. B. DAVENPORT. Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMauTTEE-J G. Hurst. VIM.
II. T Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider.
r. p. Chew, 8. w. Washington
LOCAL AGENTS. Sfiddleway-J. G. Shirley /;
Harper's Fcrry-Chas. II. Trail; Shepherds
town.. 8. Fleming; Duffields-C. L. Barn
hart; Charlcstown-W Westinghouse Alexander.
April 16, 1SS9-odn12, 30.
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RAILRoAD TqME TABLEs.
BaItiInore 8 Ohio &. q.
NoRTHWARD.

Schedule IN 'lesifact Deecmler g9th, 1859.
*Daily except Sunday.
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relief in bronchitis Within a month l have
sent some of this preparation to friend suffer-
ing from bronchitis and asthma. 1t has done
him so much good that he writes for more."-
Charles F. DnmterviHe, Plymouth, England.
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BLAGN9 M1TNINC,

Light or Heavy, in frst-class manner
Special attention paid to Repairing Mil
Spindles have nne of the latest improved
Turning Lathes which cannot be excelled in
the State, for Turning Iron and Chasing Screws,
ON hand Pipe of all sizes, and am prepared TO
Cut Threads. Screws ON the same; also
keep on hand all kinds of Brass Cocks; Globe.
Angle and Check Wives uf Jenkins Bros Pa
tent Seats Of Philadelphia; all sold tindcr
guarantee of thirty days. aud if not found sat
isfactory return and will refund the amotint
paid. ! keep in stock Packing of different
kinds for making Steam Tight Joints; also
manufacture the Suu-Fish Pillow. Improved. in
three different sizes. as follows: Heavy
Three Horse. Two and Three, and u regular
Two-IIorsc PIOw
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NIscELLANEoUs.
1865 WHEELING 1890
W EBElY REGISTER
Twenty-seventh XeaEI
\ CREAT NEWsPAPER

"A GREAT MEWSPA PER
RB-Indispensable to the people Of West Viz
Rfnia Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
nF-For sI.25 you get 2,9l6 big COLUMNS q
i've han dsome etdbings p ID Worl1 of great
masters.
POPULAR FEATURES or THE REGISTER
General News from all quarters OF Tho
State and Neighborhood Nevs are ID!
mirable features. and fully recognized and
appreciated by the public. correspondentia
located In nearly every county seat In the statei
State CapitaI.- "a reporter 3 kept there. 30
that every administrative act and Item ofneWs
State Leg1S1ature.-The REe1srER's reports
of the proceedings are Invariably telegraphed
and published almost verbatim.
StorieS,-The very best stories and romances
of the best writer's are always found in the col
umns of the REGISTER.
DR.. TaImnge.-This celebrated diyine's ser.
mons are published in full, regularly, by
special arrangement
Markets.-The REGISTER aims to make this
one of the most Important features of its coli
umns. All wool, live stock and produce mar.
kets are collected and published with special
care as to their accuracy and completeness
Size.-The Register is a large 55column paper.
Every issue contains enough reading matter
to make BOOK N H - Ns
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
copy year and choice OF Etching Free. 81 q
5 copies one year 10 any hddress) and to
each subscriber an Etching free. IS 90
10 copies one year Ito any address, and to
each subscriber an Etching free ..-........S10 %
Agents sending ten subscribers will be entitled
to a copy of the WEEKLY REGISTER one year and
choice of any one of the Etchings in addition
to the ten copies for his club.
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JEFFERSON FOUNDRY
AMI .
Machine shops.

VTNCI
Corporate Limits of Charlestown.
To Al Whom To May Concern:
take this method of announcing to the
farming community of Jefferson and adjoining
counties. that | do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing. such as Traction and Portable En-.
giues, Wheat Threshers, Grain Drills Wheat
Fans. Corn Shelters, and in fact all kinds of
Repairing, in both Wood and Iron; also make
Smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable En-
ginrs. Patching Steam Boilers, and putting in
new tews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-04-19

WrsulN0.
NJ Wish had a eagle's sightr' 81
0ol4 JoAnnle, With fAdiant look.
~ a11 sat round the evening light
EaeA occupied With work o. book
then On fhr Ei6el tower ia stand
And visw the wonders on each hand"
Dus you'vs NO ship 10 eross che ssar'
Ugied little MAG, in quick reply, u
And, ~ you had-l.ow sick you'd be!
Id take the eagles wings and a.
Then on and on, DER hill and plain.
Right rouud the world and home again"
"Pshawi Eyes and w,nssr' snsersd sturdy
Dan
era choose, II . choice could make.
4 Hons strength" And l." said Man,
= Tho lily's breath and beauty take"
Then sweettoothed Nell piped, "For my
Give me, from bess. the honey art"
Wishing ran wiid. We Ill were gay
Mother 81 sewing. weary faced;
Small time had she for books or play
10 many stitches must b placed;
Old pussy stretched, lazy and At.
Clooe at her feet upon the mat.
llothsfi" caited Dan, "'Tis your turn nowi
What would you take had you the chances 2"
She pushed her glasses up her brow
And gave us all kindly glance
well, II could, and twas no crime,
I'd take" she said, the cats spare time"
Laura Garland CUR n Boston fronscrtps.
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An English Barmaid's Prank.
From the Washington Post.

It will be remembered by newspaper
readers that within the last year certain
Delaware millionaire named Dupont mar
ried barmaid in the city of Queenstown
who was popularity known as "Tottie."
handsome, but she was generally credited
in Queenstown with possessing one of the
sharpest tongues in Ireland.
When "Tottie" was taken away from
the Queenstown hotel by her American
husband she was succeeded by young
woman named Miss White, who was
scarcely less original in her remarks than
her predecessor had been. 1t must be
borne in mind that young woman loses
nothing in social caste by being barmaid
in Ireland. Not long since an English
man who was stopping at the Queen 8
hotel presumed on Miss Whites freedom
of speech. He stood leaning upon the bar,
and gradually moved his face closer and
closer to Miss Whites ruddy cheek. By
the merry twinkle in the barmaid's eye it
could readily be seen that she discerned
that he wanted to kiss her. His lips were
slowly but surely approaching the bar
maids rounded cheek, while her right
hand as slowly and as surely encircled the
neck of a decanter which stood on the bar.
When his lips had approached to within
one inch OF her cheek she suddenly raised
the bottle and poured its cold contents
down the back of his neck. Then springing
lightly backward she exclaimed with a
merry laugh
81 thought ye were gettin' a trife
warrum, sir, and I'd cool yer ardor."
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One Advantage OF Cremation.

EGoin tne W washington TOst.
James I. Dubois, who was for several
years Iconsul at Aix-la- -Chapelle, gave
some interesting "reminiscences of his stay
abroad to the members of the Thirty-three
Limited club at the Riggs house last night
Mr.. Dubois, who is the most entertaining
talker, told many stories of his experience
which are worthy of relation to q larger
audience than the members Of the club
who were his delighted audience last night.
One of his incidents may be briefly told.
One day he was approached in his Office
by man who carried small box under
his arm.
at want an invoice to New York for
this box" said the man.
A blank form was produced and Consul
Dubois asked few questions. One of them
related to the age of the contents ofthe box.
"Twenty-six years DID," said the man.
"What is their nature?"
"My sister," was the reply. Then he
told his story. His sister had died few
days before. and when he went to have the
remains shipped to New York he found
that it would cost $3.50 to embalm and in
close them in easket, and $50 more to
ship them across the ocean. As he did not
want to pay $500, he had gone to crema-
tory, had the remains incinerated for $25
and proposed to ship them for SIS, saving
$500 by the operation.
After the OK planation he was given the
invoice, paid the usual fee aud departed
with the little square box containing his
sisters ashes under his arm.
But this was not the sequel to the affair
The box was imported into this country
free of duty. When this fact became
known, in connection with the way the
undertakers had been outwitted, formal
protest was sent to the treasury department
by some undertakers abroad, against the
importation of human ashes free Of duty,
on the ground that Americans dying
abroad would be cremated and sent home,
thus depriving embalmers, manufacturers
of collins, and others interested in caring
for the dead, of source of revenue from
their legitimate business. This appeal was
never acted upon.
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ScrofuIa & Salt Rheum

many sleepiess night He commenccd some
weeks ago 70 usc Browns eArmparilla In con-
nection with the alve you ISN'T 70 allay the r.
considsr his complete cure - certain" NJ. J,
w. Burke. Of Leo. chairman of Psnossoos o.
Commissioner, says: "It IL wonderful what
Browns sarsaparilla hes done for young Avse'
H." In this case Browns 6ArsAparillA throw
open the bowels and porea OF the skin, ~ the
same time entering ihe blood, beginning q
vigorous warfare on the impure matter found
there, and which was constant source of sup
ply for the scrofnlous humOr on the outside. In
time this waa expelled nom the system, and
only pure matter entered the blood.
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pr day, e ths youths nom tAs polytsca-
ihs ssviae wsshmaa y ths valuable
workman, and the wise employer regards
The fhct thet he doos. ave - prln,a fAcie
evidence that there q sonlethlpg sxcsp-
tionally valuable IN him. The day Of the
ebssat 1pltaltst s1oekholder, who takes no
lnter6et ii the operation Of the works be-
yond the receips Of HE dividend, 10 cor.
tAlnly passing away The day Of the valu-
able scaive worker In ths industrial world
II coming. Let, therefore, no young
prseical workman b discoursgsd. On the
contrary let him be cheered. Mors and
moro u 10 becoming easier for tho mechanic
or practical man Of real ability to dictate
terms TO bis smpl0yers. Where there was
ono avenue OF pfUfll0tiOn there are now q
dozen. Genuine ability will not down.
But there are dangers that are fatal TO
success. Among these are drunkenness.
speculation, indorring for others and lack
OF concentration. Put all your eggs In one
basket and thcn watch that basket, is the
true doctrine The most valuable rule Of all,
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palars ~ 4aslssem.
PAlAcs OF FASHION.
ASTRlCH'S
PALACE OF FASHION.
ils AND III n. QUEEN g.,
LANCASTER.
palars sF 1aslsssss.

AShNNArAENs
The Leading Store in the
City for Millinery.
Have opened this week an
other large invoice ot New Mil
linery Goods.
The grandest assortment Of
Flowers ever shown by US.
Also all the latest styles in
Untrimmed Hats and Bonnets.
We will display these goods
on Wednesday and Thursday,
and invite you to call and see
them. Also will exhibit our
latest in Trimmed Hats, all at
our well known Low Prices.
We furthermore announce
that on Wednesday we start a
Special Ten Cent Sale Of lew
elry. Between two and three
thousand pieces of Jewelry,
consisting Of Breast Pins, Lace
Pins, Ribbon Pins, Bracelets,
Earrings, Hair Pins, Queen
Chain, Necklaces, Cuff Buttons
and Collar Buttons, Side Combs,
Beads. and many other articles,
all at Ioc apiece.
A Wonderful Bargain Sale.
Come early.
Another lot Of goods from
our purchase Of Mrs. Wood
ward has been put up, and we
now offer the following:
One lot Of best Filaselle at
&c a skein.
One lot Of Rope Silk at &C a
skein.
One lot Of best Wash Silk at
2Xc a skein.
One Of best Japanese Wash
ing Floss at 2Hc a skcin.
One lot Of Arazene, best
colors, at &c a skein.
One lot of Embroidery
Chenille at &c a skein.
One lot Of Embroidery Silk.
on spools. at &c a spool.
One lot of large spools Of
Embroidery Silk (ten-cent
spools) best colors. at SC a spool.
One lot Of Linen Flourishinp
Thread. best colors, at &C a
skein.
One lot Of Linen Bsrgarren
Art Thread at &C a skein.
IS doz. best Black Silk
Cloves at 2sc a pair.
100 doz. 5-hook Lacing Kid
Gloves, in black, tans and
states, at 7oc a pair worth 81.
SO doz. Tan Colorcd Un-
dressed Musquetaires at 75c a
pair.
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A BEAM ON TIE TRACK.
The story which Earned For Yankss
Drink of Rum.
From thA Nav Ynrh fAAeae

The story which Earned For . Yankee
| Drink of Rum.
From the New York ledger.
On . drisxly, cherries evening, dozen
loungers, more or less, were assembled In
Trask's store. Trask had bar In one
by the glass oHby the flask. OF, to accom-
| modste, by the jugful. Also an old-fhsh.
ioned open flre- place lent its charms to the
comfort of the place. BY and by there
entered tall, lank, slab-sided specimen Of
the senu: YANKEE who s spRrS.shed Y 81, a, the
| of old Jemakey. The decanter containing
| Jarnaica rum was set forth, and the afore-
said biped helped himself to a generous
horn.
place, "Thats the chap that saved the
iightntn, express. Jest you tell 'em about
When Seth had drunk, all hands wero
eager to know how he had saved the ex-
press train. They hadn't heard of II.
"Waal," said Seth, wiping his lips and
biting a good chew from plug Of navy
how it happened" They offered him
seat, but he would not sit.
"Ye see, night before last, Jest afcre ten
o'clock, 1 wer aout on the sidin' ofthe rail-
road, comm UP from old Whittake's,
where I'd beon helpin' 'em set up shocks.
WeeiS u Sot aiouB rigut Wn0Io tn0 Vrack
makes bend araound Pixies Hill, and
where there's pair o. bars in the high
fence--ye know theirs snow fence along
thar-yaas--waal, right thar, snun,, of
didn't see q 'tarnal great beam a-layin'
right across the track. J'rusha, bemlock
an lightnin' What should dewf I
hadn't no more'n seed the thing when
heerd the lightnin' express a-comin' a
thunderin' up the road like all possessed
I put myself ter that beam, but gosh, I
mout a. well ave tried to lift the afrth IT,
self couldn't bulge it."
Here the orator wiped his speckled brow
and took breath.
81 tell ye, boys, p'raps We can jedge o
my feelins bout that time, but 1 doubt it.
l heerd the express comm nearer and
nearer, and spooty soon the headlight
glared right inter my eyes. give one
more hist at that ere beam, ::and had ter
stand back and let her rip. And-boom!
boom !-crash !-bang !-kerwhack along
it come. The old ingine flew by me like
streak, and the mighty puff Of the long
train almost took away my breath. jest
shet my eyes and waited for the racket"
Well" gasped two or three Of the ex-
cited listeners, in concert. "What hap
pened?"
Wy, the train went right along Jest as
easy as rollin' of a log"
And the beam-where was thatf Good
ness gracious! can't see into it."
The beam was gOne," said Seth, back
ing away a step.
Gone! Wheref BY thunder! b'lieve
you're gummin' us. Whar had 1t gone ?"
Shoe Jest yeou be easy, and I'll tell
ye. Ye see. when stepped back ter let
the train 60 by, my shadder fell right onto
the track, and the beam had ter git up an
git. Twas a n1eBnbedm!''
He started for the door, but they caught
him. There was no malevolence in their
design, however. At the public expense he
was permitted to take another pull ut
Trask's old Jamaica.