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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

II was a bounteous entertainment at Mr..
Charles G. Littleton's last Friday in honor
of the one hundredth birthday of Mr.. James
y. Corbin, father of Mrs. Littleton. We
regretted our inability to be there not be-
cause we missed a superb dinner, but be-
cause we lost the opportunity to help cele-
brate rare occasion.
Three sons anu two daughters were pres
ent. and numerous grandchildren in the
beauty and strength of young life, and it
must have been a source of qualification to
each one to see the centenarian head of the
house so vigorous and cheerful and appa-
rently good for other anniversaries, though
not centennial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Mr. James ). Simmons, formerly of this
town, now the most successful real estate
business man in Roanoke, has concluded
that the best of things is not in houses and
lands, and on Wednesday of asst week at
Union Bridge, Nd, was united in marriage
10 Miss Agnes Kinsey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

The meat house of Mr.. Lynn Magruder,
near Kearneysville, was visited by thieves
on Friday night of last week and quanti-
ty of bacon taken away. A horse was Dor
rowed for the occasion lunbeknownst to the
owner, Mr. Hammond which was recov-
cred in the vicinity of Unionvlle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Noting a late Missionary Concert in
Hamilton, Loudoun county, the Telephone
says:
"The main features of the vocal music
were solos by Miss Evelyn Eggeston and
quartettes by Misses Evelyn Eggleston and
Carrie Tavenner and Messrs. J. II. Orrison
and J. w. Wiley"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

We spent few hours in Charlestown on
Saturday. Birthington's Washday, and while
there heard and saw the CharlestOwn Band
on parade. Two noticeable features of the
event were the youthfulness of the must
clans and the extra good music they made,
considering their limited number.-H. f.
Sentinel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Mrs. G.. +. Thomas left on Monday for
Eastern cities TO get the latest fashions for
millinery, and the novelties in fancy work
material and ladies goods generally.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

On Tuesday evening of last week Mr..
James Glass, residing several miles south of
Berryyile, aud a lad named VIM. Bonham,
aged about Il years, who was then on a
visi, to Mr. Glass, engaged good-naturedly
in some bantering conversation, when young
Bonham, who had a cat-rife in his hands,
aimed the weapon at Mr.. Glass The latter
Immediately told the boy that he must not
point his weapon at him, as many serious
accidents had resulted from such acts, bat
the word, had hardly left his mouth when
the rifle was discharged and his body re-
ceived It's contents. The ball struck a rib
on his right side, fracturing it, aud then
either passing through or around the rib,
lodged somewhere in Mr. Glass back
Young Bonham was greatly shocked at what
had happened Clarke Courier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

W. ID. suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi'
fes al can recommend Electric Btters a,
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold
has given relief in every case. One mau
took six bottles and was cured of Rheuma-
tism of 10 years standing Abraham
Hare, druggist. Bellyille. Ohio atiirms
The be,, selling medicine have ever han
lled In my 20 years experience, Is Electric
Bitters" Thousands of others have added
their testimony, so that the verdict Is unan-
imous that Electric Biters do cure all dis
eases of the Liver. Kidneys or Blood. On
ly a half dollar a bottle at C.. Frank Jones
Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

The roof of the home of Mr.. T. b. Homer,
near Lectown, was burned oft last week and
other damage done 20 the building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Mr.. Blackburn Hughes, of Mariinsburg'
has been ill He is reported better.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

The widow of the late Dr. Lewis Eichel-
berger, of this county, died in Baltimore on
Monday of last week-aged 6S years
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Gen. T. G. Baylor, civil engineer, Is en-
gagged in running a line for the Norfolk x
Western r. R. from Pocahontas to Ironton,
Ohio. He is one of the most capable Of
engineers and has score or more of mOnu-
ments to his efficiency. Mr.. Frank Briscoe,
also of this county, is a member of his
cOrns
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

The Adams Express Office has been re-
moved to the room one door west Of the
Carter House
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

An interesting letter from Gen. I. g..
BAYLOR reached US too late for appearance
in this issue
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Persons visiting Baltimore will find COM
Portable quarters and "Old Virginia hospi-
iality" at the Howard House.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Bolts aud Howard, colored, were taken
TO the penitentary ON Monday night by
Col. W. A. Morgan aud son and sam
Hunter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

A number of laying hens were stolen
from Mrs. Annie Campbell few nights ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05
Public sales

Mar. 6. By Charles f. Timberlake, Stock
Farming Implements, House and
Kitchen Furniture, &c, &c
Mar. %. By Mrs. :. Z. Miller, Stock, Farm
ing Implements, House x Kitch-
en- Furniture, &c, &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Among patents issued recently Is one to
W. NJ Clements az summit Point, this
county, for a steam muller.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

A telegraph line now connects the West
ern Union office in town with the ; Y. Il.
r.. station.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Almost fire at Mr.. G. II. Shugert's resi-
dence on Main street last week was caused
by a defective chimney. No serious dam
age done.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05
Good Adrice. Sholrina Result.

Adward Silyey, Chicago, gives testimony:
NV wife had Catarrh twenty-five years
suffered severely for six years before she
began 20 use your remedy. Unable to
breathe except through the mouth; in a
most critical condition. Tried everything
without relief. when DIR. Streeter advised
her 90 buy Clarke's Extract Of Flax Papil-
lon Catarrh Cure Relief followed imme-
diately She continued 70 use II until she
O., now entirely cured Her health has not
been so good in many years Price SlOO.
Wash the Baby with Clarke's Flax Soap.
p cents. c. Frank Jones druggist, now
has the Flax remedies on hand.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

A signal target has been erected at the B.
& O. station
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Letters are advertised at Charleston for
Dr. W. W. Brown. r. C. Catch, T. ;. Ken
nedv. T. W. Latimer, Charles Lewis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

An unknown man was killed on the rail-
road near the tunnel just above the Ferry,
ODD Thursday morning There was nothing
Che body % identify it mud the remains
s.re given into the charge Of undertaken
>r.a-eller Ill T.. Sen'iaeL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

If the poultry thieves are permitted tog go
on with their midnight Expectations for a
while longer we viii not have spring
chicken, nor rooster 20 crow next fall.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Persons desiring to avail themselves Of
rlui trip tickets 20 Baltimore for the Bal
.uore Conference must get cards from Rev.
d. T. Hyde Winchester, which will autho-
r.za the ticket agent 70 issue the accommo-
..t.lr tickets
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Mr. Seibert Cockerill, residing near Bunk
err Hill. died last week, in the Both year of
his age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

An addition to the Factory Of VIM. Phil
lips Sons is in course Of construction. d.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Our young friend DR.. Howell Gardner,
who recently graduated with distinguished
honors al tho University of Virginia, has
concluded % locate in SharpSburg. Nd, in
view of the early departure OF DR.. C. f
Russell. from that place TO Washington
The citizens Of Sharpsburg would act wisely
in placing the entire lucrative practice o.
DR. Russell IN the hands of his young sue
cessor- Vest Trgieia Democrat
Il will take a good all-round man to fiji
the void made by DR.. Russells removal
We believe DR.. Gardner will fiji the bill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Shad are beginning to come in at two for
three quarters and herring at two cents
apiece.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05
administrators .NOfice.

HAVING qualified as Administrator on the
Ill estate of Stephen NARROW, deceased, !
hereby request all persons indebted TO said es-
tate to make prompt payment of the same
Those having claims will present them proper
" authenticated
GEORGE W. NARROW.
January %, 1s9O-4t. Administrator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

"Mayor Gustav Brown of Charlestown
w. Va, is in the city prospecting. He i:
so well pleased with our thriving town and
her bright prospects that he has already in
vested extensively in real estate"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05
HAGLEY'S
Temple : Fashion

My only hope is to realize something for
them before the last frosty mornings Of winter
are gone Mems, boys and children's Over
coats. all grades. Suits for all ages and sizes
Odd Coats, odd Pants and odd Vests. Five
hundred pairs coarse Boots for men. boys and
children. Gloves by the gross. Ladies Furs,
Misses Furs and Childrens Furs. Gents Fur
Collars. Fur Robes Wooden Half-Hose, Caps,
Caps. Caps, Snow ExclHders, Arctics, Alaskas,
Gents, Boys and Children's Underwear IN
large supply.
Ian - 1890
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

An alarm of fire, which brought out the
lire companies about o'clock sunday even
ing. was occasioued by the burning out Of a
chimney OF the residence of Mr.. Mauck.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05
Administrators Notice.

THE undersigned having been appointed
and qualified as Administrator with the
will annexed of Mary A. Daugherty, deceased,
all persons having claims against said estate
are requested to present the same duly proven
70. and all persons indebted To the estate TO
settle with Joseph Trapnell. the Attorney OF
the Administrator, at his Office in CharlestOwn.
GEORGE H. TATE,
Administrator c. t a of Mary A. Daugherty.
January %, 1S90-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

The foundation excavation for q dwelling
house on the corner of Mildred and Liberty
streets for Mr. Shafer has been begun. This
is one Of four houses TO be erected ON that
very eligible lot
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

If persons viii go into the church gal
lerie- and take seats farthest from the door
when there is room below, they ought al
least remain until theseryices are concluded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

lIr $. II Higinbotham's nomination as
postmaster Of this town. 90 succeed Capt.
Geo. X Flagg. was confirmed by the Senate
ON Thursday last Also the nomination Of
Nr Charles r. Lee as postmaster at Berry
r.|n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05
SHENANDOAH
SHENANDOAH
MILLING CD.
LOOK LOOK !

We will sell, for thirty days only, our Entire
Stock Of Dry Goods Notions, Boots and Shoes.
Carpets. oil Cloths, Bed Comforts, Blankets,
&C. regardless of cost in order to have our
Stock low down before we take Inventory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Mr. q. f. Hughes has received his Spring
stock of wall paper Persons intending %
DO paper hanging would DO well to call aud
see bis stock. Prices ranging from &c. mp
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Mr.. r. A. Corbu and two sous, OF BE
thesla. Belmont county, Ohio, were IN at
tendance upon the centennial anniversary
Of Mr.. j. y. Corbin. in this county, last
FriIlv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05
IPDEGRAFF
KNOCK DOWN PRICE SALE.

Our knock down price sale will prevail in
all departments for January and February.
1890 The knock is tremendous on fall and
winter goo, 3. Our space permits us to give
only few specimens Of prices:
81 50 for your choice a mixed lot Of Ladies
Cloth Jackets. worth s. 10 81 each
$500. $500. g. 90 and $1,000 for Ladies New
Markets, Cloth and Plush Jackets worth
8, 8, $40, si2, Sl5 and Sl7.
$ll. $l3 and sl5 80 will buy fine Plush Coats
worth Sl7, $50 and s25.
$50 and s25 will get you one Of the regular $50
and S35 plush coats.
s5c, 81, g. 50 and SC for cbildren's and misses
coats worth nearly double these prices.
l0c to SEC for shoulder shawls.
ST. to $500 for single shawls.
81 to $G.os for double shawls
Ladies Dress Goods only three-fourths value
l6c, DC and 25c for double width CASH
meres--
S5c and SOC all wool cloths IS and %
inches
4Oc. 4sc. COO and 7jc for French stripes
zoe for the best dollar broadcloths-
Lots Of knock down prices in dry goods ~
furnishing departments.
OVERCOATS AND READY MADE CLOTH
ING
For men, youths and boys Of half yalue-s2.75
for a Storm Oyercoat. covered seams, double
thick breast, long cut, big collar weighs l5i
pounds, worth s..
s375. 81 so. 5000. 800, $3.50, si2 and si5
for oyercoats for which the old plan stores will
ask you double Mems and boys suits at
knock down prices
Every article that people wear for male and
female from birth to death of the finer, medi-
um and common qualities except ladies' hats
can be found at reduced prices in our store.
Knock down prices on all winter goods
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

The Roanoke Ersaing World of Friday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05
OVERSTOCKED!
RUINED
AND
B A n kRIPI 3!

The wonderful summer weather has done
the work perfectly. Thousands of dollars
worth of goods under the hammer at
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-03-05

Thanking the public for their generous pat
ronage in the past year. we hope By fair deal
ing and selling cheap tn merit continuance.
Country produce taken in exchange for goods
at the highest market price
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-21
Almost "A Panic.

An examination of the weekly report of
deaths for the past month in Boston and other
towns and cities in the country, reveals an al
arming condition, owing 10 the great mere use
of deaths from Pneumonia as compared with
previous years.
Ii this increase continues as il has for the
last Jew weeks, panic will certainly result.
For example. the weeks ending Jan. and Il,
ne-hfth of the deaths in Boston from all Caus-
as were the result Of pneumonia. More than
one hundred people died OF this dreadful dis
ease in that short time, and the mortality all
over the country seems rather to be increasing
than ebating. Is 1t possible that medical SIX III
and science can find no means to hatllo and
cure this terrible plaRueI Physicians seem
powerless, and all theories regarding the dis
ease, and the persons most liza BILE to an attack
are broken down by its universal ravages.
Neither old, middle aged, or young persons
are exempt. Tendency to lung trouble used to
be onsidered "A predisposlng cause for pueu-
mouia. But this season the strongest and
healthy lungs in men and women, seem to be
no safegUar |. We believe however that il is
possible TO prevent the disease il not cure il.
and that, too by "A simple remedy within the
reao h OF all. We read lately in a pamphlet
published by DIR. |. : johnson n Co., Boston.
Mass a method of treating pneumonia BY tho
use of Johusou's Anodyue Liniment.
Certainly the remedy is simple and can be
obtained almost anywhere IL is an absolute
fact that no remedy known will break up and
cure a cold quickly IA this educational
household medicine. And a severe cold is al
way without exception the first stage of pneu-
monia.
johnson & Co. will send copy of this PAM
pilot 10 any person free. The directions given
In the pamph let for preventing pneum onia arc
based on sound common sense, and, without "A
shadow Of doubt, would succeed nine times in
ten
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-21

crib or put in the silo? Cooke: Loss is in
drying 90 per cent; corr in crib is worth
~ per cent more than in the silo.
H. A. Willard: What is the compare
tive feed value Of oats and shorts Cooke:
No difference.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-21
FARMERS TALK.
A VERY SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT
WESTMINSTER.
Pertinent Questions Asked and Timely
Answers Returncd-Ialks About Mat
tors of Interest to Every Farm
err and Dairyman.

large and intelligent audience greeted
the Board of Agriculture at Westminster.
Hon. NJ. w. Davis was chosen chairman
and he also gave the opening address. Mr.
Davis said: We welcome you to this his
toric town. We are class of farmers.
Very little manufacturing is done in our
midst. Here once stood the historic
church which was built in 1910, five years
before the Revolution, and burned in 1883.
Within a few rods of this place William
French was killed, the first bloodshed in
the revolutionary war; We feel that our
toll upon the farm is unremunerative. We
were once n large sheep-rasing community;
now they are mostly gone and cows take
their place.
Mr.. Chaplin responded with a historical
sketch of the place and the peculiar appear
ance Of the broad streets in the town.
Mr. Chaplin of Middcsex read his paper
on removing obstacles and was followed by
Isaac f. kimball of Chare5town, n. IL,
an old farmer, who recited humorous,
original poem, ''Why the boys and girls
left the farm" He attributed it in a large
measure to the teaching Of the parents,
who themselves are too apt to think their
children are too smart to stay Mt home.
Hon. W. b. Cutting of Westminster West
spoke on the maple sugar industry and adj
vsed making more and seeking good mar
ket for it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-21

I Tho honrI ennl,o IN Aforementioned hric-o
brac 3, Vcr,nont in nrchistnri, tin,os WINS
fnrro,,od ont Inv icaboros ,rd l,rt With n
ora.tor v,rioty cr soil ,rT cI;n,,+o tbo, orv
othar stoto IN tho Union Tbo crootnst
production thn state has ever Given fine M
| lion src its man This soil Of Vorr,ort is
COIN, to ho so,,,,I,t oftar Alrood,, tho tida
t,u.,s ti,iy y,,v ! crnouontl,, baro lo+,ors
nsltinr to eyrLouoc forms in Vermont for
Western land ( successful farmer must
always lie adontcd 70 hi, business A man
,,ust ,l.o Lao ,,i,,tod to hi, for,, md tbo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-21
AFTERNOON SESSION.

AFTERNOON SESSION.
Question box opeued--Can young man
without capital buy farm at auction prices
and pay for it from the farm
Chaplin think he can. Land is cheap,
and all supplies are low. If same economy
was practiced here, as on the frontier Of
the West, they could.
Queztion-Would you advise speciality in
farming?
Smth--Every farmer should have some
speciality, and add other departments as the
farm or men may be best adapted for.
Question--Would you advise the keeping
of the malate of lime in your maple syrup (?
Prof. Cookc-lf your customer wants it, let
it remain ordinarily take it out. 1t
does not form till the syrup will weigh
about pounds to the gallon. 1t can be
extracted either by straining through fan
mel or settling.
II. a. Williams askcd-Do some trees
produce more lime than others Does soil
have anything to do with it Prof. Cooke
Some seasons produce more of it than
others. Have found it as plentiful on
granite soil as lime soil.
After Mr.. Walls paper on corn and ensil.
age the following questions We're asked and
answered:
Mr.. Ward-How many tons of ensilage
is equal to a ton OF hay Mr.. Nail-About
three tons of good ensilage is equal to ton
of hay.
Mr.. Pierce of the asylum farm at Brat
tleboro-Wo you'd you advise putting corn
stover into slo Mr.. Nai-Corn stover
makes good enslage: put in green as posi-
Bile and weight heavily.
Mr.. Pierce-Would you advise ensilaging
hay Mr. Nail-No. Clover rowen can be
put into the silo.
Prof Cooke-Would YOU cnsilage corn if
you could dry corn fodder as cheapy as YOU
can hay Mr.. VALVES. We need some
succuent feed for cows.
Mr.. Pierce-How many times a day would
you feed ensilage? Mr.. Vail am feeding
twice a day. Enslage is not perfect feed :
if is too much carbon. 1t makes a good
feed for store hogs.
Mr.. Chase--Whch will produce the most
milk. 100 pounds of hay or 100 pounds of
/ ensilages MIR. Nail-IIav.
Mr.. r. T. Fenton-Would You prefer
whole or cut corn for ensilage: Mr.. Vail
That would depend upon the situation Of
the slo, and which way you could fill the
cheapest. Whole onsilage comes out slower,
but keeps full as well.
IL. A. Willard-How much do you tread
the ensilase? Mr. Vail only put one
man in silo, tread around the sides and
corners; the middle will take care OF itself.
Rowen, oats and peas need to be heavily
weighted.
b. 5. Haden of Putney-How much do
you feed your COWS per day? Mr. Vail
Seven pounds of grain, 10 pounds of hay
and 20 pounds of ensilage. Mr.. Chase
Ny COWS do not digest whole corn; would
they il it was sliced Mr.. VALVES, it
softens SO there is no loss.
Z. $. Hudding-What is the probable
cost Of the silo9 Mr. Vai-One can be
built very cheaply. Balloon frame will an
swer.
d. c, Wright-FIave had four years ex-
pericnce with silo; raised half large corn
and half Sanford; cut the ears all into the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-21

The li,st salye in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores. Ulcers Salt Rhcum, Fever sores. letter
SKIN Eruptions, and positively cures Piles. OF
no pay required. 1t Is gus ranteed to i've per.
fe'l ABSTRACTION, or money refunded. Price
rey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-02-21
WELLS HAIR HALsAM.

If gray, gradually restores color: elegant
tonic dressing. j0c,, Sl.Ul, Druggists, or sl.0J
$40 prepaid by Express for Sl,O0. Il. ). Wells,
JeIr,y City.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-09-10
WHAT A MAN COSTS.

Diary of Householder Who Spent e40,-
900 In Twenty-six Years.
What does it cost to bring up . fam
lily? A gentleman whose. experience
will be recognized as having points in
common with other householders, has
preserved an account of the expense to
which he has been in rearing family
of four children. To-day he entered the
following statement in his diary. It
might be 3 valuable statistical fact for
the census takers:
To-day close my diary. Twenty
six years ago to-day I undertook to
keep on accurate statement of all my
earnings and expenses, so that l might
know actually how much it costs to live
in the married state. Then all was
anticipation. ] and my young wife
counted our resources and our expecta
tions. ! received $15 week, with .
promise Of more. owned house
comfortable enough for frugal young
people to begin life in. We. were
spared house-rent, therefore, and our
expenses have never included this item.
Retrospectively see that we have
brought up four children in compare
lively easy circumstances. Ny health