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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
CHARLEST0WN
Mining, Manufacturing und
Improvement COmpuny,
Charlestown, w. Va.

CARLEsTow Che Of Jefferson county West Virginia.
lies the midst the lovely valley
andoh thrifty population about aOOo has
ply of spring water and is lighted with
the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad
point the valley whilst its proximity Washington hous)
hou Philadelphia &C hours) and hours
combine
journ to business having interests n cities.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

ATessrs. Forrest W. Brown and R.
A. Alexander placed large amount
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Company
stock in Philadelphia last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson did up Rev.
Hartman at a Farmers Alliance meet
ing in Randolph county on the 9th
.,lF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

To new subscribers for 1891 the
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON will be sent free
from now until the first of january
next.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

The Shenandoah Valley Railroad
was sold at Roanoke on Tuesday,
the Norfolk & Western becoming the
purchasers at S7,1OO,OOO
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

We understand from a reliable
source that railroad will certainly
be built from Frederick city, Nd, to
Front Royal, Va. This road, but re-
Gently chartered, will run by way OF
Harper's Ferry, and from the latter
point to Front Royal, traverse an is
olated section rich in agricultural,
timber and mineral wealth. Front
Royal Gazette.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

The Harper's Ferry Sentinel, hith-
erto Republican, has abandoned pol
itics, for the reason that it doesn't
pay.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

Census returns give the popuGs.
ton of Martinsburg as 7,2O7; Par
kersburg, $3.50; Wheeling, 5,O52.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY 100000
In Shares the por uazle of s25

s25oO0o of this amount sale payable 81 when
Subscribed for So at the call of the board of directors and
monthly instalments
Every subscription four lot but
for Is shares will be entitled
lot Larger subscriptions proportion
fully paid
The magnificent lands within
the corporate limits OF Charwn embracing
About 600 will be streets, lots
Liberal inducements will MANUFACTURES in the way
of FREE SITES and subscription
Officers.
T. PRESTON CHEW, President JOSEPH TRAPNELL
b. u WASHINGTON Gen Mgr JOHN PORTERFIELD,
S. LEE PHILLIPS, Secretary.
Directors.
c. g. EDDY, Vepresden Western Railroad Roanoke Va
w COE Chief Engineer Railroad Roanoke Va
NJ V. RICHARDS Land O. r
r. Preston Chow, w Brown. CtarIestown
Gustav brown Mayor Chariestown Frank Beckwith
Joseph lrapne Charestown b. G. Wahngton
H. H. Cooke, Charestown Jno. A Washington, Charesown
X a alexander Charesown w F. Lipptt, Chafesown
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Wanted /!

PAIR of Driving Horses. Z to 0 years old.
L weight from 900 to 100 lbs, well broken
and gentle. Apply at once at
HUNTS LIVERY STABLE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

Mr.. j. B. snodgrass, we'll known
citizen of Berkeley county, died last
Friday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson has gone on
a canvassing tour through Hampshire
and other counties.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
For Sale.

A SECONDHAND sTETFF PIANO in
"a good order, and will he sold cheap. En-.
quire at the SPIRIT OERICI t1t'
October z, 1SsO-3t OA1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
For Sale!

A TRIO of Pure Bred Light Brahma Chick
"A ems, just one year old, and they weigh in
the aggregate 2215 pounds. Price for trio,
$500. Apply to. J. SHIRLEY SMITH.
September 30 1SQO-2tE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
EPPS'S COCOA

bhtAhF ASI-
By thorough knowledge of the natural
laws which govern the operations of digestion
and nutrition, and by careful application of
the fine properties of well-selected Cocoa. Mr..
Epps has provided our breakfast tables WIN q
delicately fiavoured beverage which NAV save
MS many heavy doctors bills 1t is by tbe. in
dictous use of such articles of diet that n SON
stitutlon may be gradually built Up until stIong
49, t7u 20 LesisG every tendency to disease
hundreds of subtle unaiadfes are floating arrt,ntI
ready to attack wherever there is a weak T,dint.
we may escape many n fatal shaft by kee,Sinu
ourselves well fortified with pure blood a iId q
P a,sI Iourlshed frame Cfud SerUice Ga
Sold only in half-pound tins. bv Groccr5 In
9elied thus: JAMES EPPS & co, .Homgpa mic
chemists, London, England.
October 2 ISaO-4w
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
Boarding.

GEYERAL Gentlemen and Ladies can be ac.
- commOdated with Board for the Summer.
or by the Week or Month, by applying TO or
addressing
Mrs. JAMES WATSON.
Late Proprietress of the Watson House.
Charlestown, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

Read Hirschman's Carpet ad. this
week.
FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
Sheep for Sale.

T HAVE about 100 Firgt-class Sheen for so,o
Il They are almost thoroughbred CotswoId
bred to Southdown bucks.
October z. lS9O-St. L O. YATES
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
For Sale or Rent,

dO VI NSlIg
A SMALL New House. Possession given
Sept. so, 1890. GEO. II. HAGLEY.
SUPERIOR and Improved u. 8. Tripoli for
- cleaning and polishing furnished and rusted
metallic ware, such as Brass, Copper. Tin. Bra
tania Metal, Zinc, Steel, Iron. Glass and Nickel
stove Plates or Ornaments. and superior for
cleaning all sorts of stains from Paint. Price
10 cts. For sale by YESTERDAY &c co.
GTOYE Polish.-NVe have the Best that is
- made-no dust, no smell. Everybody wants
it that has stoves. yesterday & co.
September so, 1890.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

Congress adjourned last wednes-
dav.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
! will Ship Fat Stock,

A B. & o. Depot. on SATURDAY. OcroBER
"A lSrH-rain or shine. Bring on the Calves.
October z. 1880. G. F. WALL.
PARTIES wanting Cattle Butchered this sea-
them butchered reasonable at nv sIang t,tsr
house. q r. W.T. WI i'ei
October Z, 1890. all
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
Boot & Shoe Department.

Tho best line of Boots we have ever offered
and at Old Prices. You know Leather has ad-
vanced. but we baught carly and can save YOU
some money. Ladies', Misses aud Children's
Shoes in endless variety.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

INVESTS Home Safety Coal Oil. Non-Ex
w plosive, free from Smoke and Color
This is the best Oil for the money on the mar
ket. at DR.. BISHOPS Drug Store.
March IL, 1890
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
tuning and Repairing,

ETNHE undersigned is prepared To Tune and
L Repair PIANOS and ORGANS on short no.
tice and at reasonable rates. Have had much
experience in this line. and respectfully refer
to the large number of persons for whom 1
have done work Il. J.. MIDDLEKAUFF.
November 10. 1SS9-tf-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
Dressmaking & Sewing.
Take Notice !!

T1HIs is TO give notice that ] require settle
4 mentof accounts. Iinust have the money
due me 10 enable me to carry on my business
and all indebted To me for merchandise arc
hereby notified TO come forward and make set
Element as once, as longer indulgence cannot
be given. D W TffSSsU
March 49, 1890.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
Blankets, Comforts, Ta-
BILE Damasks, CASH
meres, &c.

NOTION DEPARTMENT full to overflow
ing-Corsets. Gloves. Hosiery. Towels. But
tons. Rubbers. We sell the 10. package Knit
ting Cotton 2Oc., and other goods at prices that
defy competition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07
order OF Publication.

Forrest W. Brown, p. q.
October z. 1S9O-4t. spirit Fec. sS.96.1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-10-07

place are invited.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
A Last arniuZ.

The Florence Enterprise must have
been posted upon the effort to be
made to place Marx Smith in a false
light. In its last issue Published Sat-
urday, and the last one before the cleo
ton, it says:
Lock out for the campaign lies that
are reserved until the last moment be-
fore election when no time remains to
rsfute them. Set down such affairs a.
the last efforts of desperate candidates
to sway the minds OF the wavering
ones, and place no credence in them
whatever. The truth has been all
told long ago aud much more THAI is
mere imagination. Ii IS rumOred that
the county viii! be flooded with such
unworthy and malicious publications
upon the very eve Of election, and il
is well that the people should be duly
warned as to their real character.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

THE explosion of Mr. Cheyney's
Roorbsck ia Phenix caused a STAN
pede in all directions among the Re
publicans. TWAS not published there
till Saturday, and had it not appeared
in Tombstone until Saturday morning
the result might have been different,
but, thanks to the Guiding Spirit who
never looks down on his subjects and
sees a wrong perpetrated without
sooner or later exposing its origin aad
Furnishing its aathor, the guilty par
ties to the unrighteous act were eI-
posed in every town in the Territory
before the damnable purpose Of the
couspirators had been accomplished.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
PETER R. BRADY.
What They Say About Him Where lie
Is Best Known.

Mr.. Brady, candidate for joint coun-
Gilman from this district, ia, We be.
lieye, the only candidate who has not
received a mention in the PRosPECToR.
Mr.. Nichols, his opponent, received
lengthy recognition after his nomina-
ton ia these columns and is known 10
most everybody in the county He
needs no further introduction. Mr..
Brady comes to Tombstone with a
reputation Of having served a term in
the penitentiary, robbed widows and
orphans, stood in with the San Carlos
Apsches and done everything despic-
able-accordIng to the Tucson Citizen,
Phenix Republican and some of the
smaller fry. In justice to our visitor,
and TO disabuse the public mind, if it
has not already been disabused, Of the
ideas conveyed by his enemies. we
give him the following introduction to
the people who will listen to him to-
night. 1t is taken from the Florence
Enterprise, an independent paper,
published in the county OF which Mr.
Brady is resident:
After all the vicious attacks made
upon Hon. p. r. Brady, and the mall
icious falsehoods uttered against him,
he will receive testimonial OF the
esteem OF the people at the polls next
Tuesday that will astonish his enc
mics. His extensive aud intimate ac-
quaintance throughout his district
and his long and honorable business
and political career, guarantee that no
mistake will be made in again cloth
ing him with official responsibilities
To know him is to honor and respet {
him, and his home county will attest
its appreciation OF his high character
by giving him an almost solid vote.
In ella and Graham counties he will
poll handsome majorities; in Pima
county he will exceed his party vote,
| while Cochise county, the home OF his
opponent, in token OF its disapproba.
ton of the methods adopted TO defeat
him, will give to Mr. Brady hand
| some Endorsement If an actual
majority. All the charges made
against him have been exploded and
have recoiled with deadly effect upon
the source OF their origin The un-
JUS. nature OF these attacks have
driven his friends OF both parties into
open advocacy Of his cause, and some
OF bis warmest advocates are found in
the Republican party. Such a man is
Mr.. Brady. the joint councilman elect
from the southern district.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

The meeting at Bisbee on Saturday
night was a grand affair. Mark Smith
Was rendered an ovation such as Bis
bee only aceords Der most popular
visitors. The Round House was
packed and the enthusiasm was un-
bounded. IL was appreciated by Mr.
Smith aud all who went with him.
Mr.. Peter Brady made most favor
able impression aud renewed his ac-
quaintance with many old timers who
had not seen him for 20 years. The
county candidates on the democratic
ticket were warmly received By the
Bisbeeites.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
NOTICE.

II you want fine straight whisky, Of
the most celebrated brands, drop into
the Pony Saloon and satisfy yourself
thai this is true. The Pony also car
ries the finest brands Of domestic and
imported Brandies, Wines, AIes, Por.
tiers, and all kinds OF liquors. Ice
Cold Drinks of all kinds specially.
The Carmen Key West Cigar is the
finest for the money to be had in Ari-
IONA. st. Louis Anheuser Busch Lager
Beer on draught at all times. No fay-
orites. Come all.
JOHN SHAUGHNEssY,
Proprietor.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
Cured of,NruraIgia.

Lottie L. Derean, East View, West
chester Co, y. y, writes:
II have been a great sufferer with
pains in the hack of my head, worse
than any headache. / could not reach
il with internal medicines at all and
during The cold weather ! have suffer
ed overwhelmingly, finally Thought
/ would try an ALICOCK's PLASTER APP
piled TO the nape of my neck. In less
than hall day the pain entirely
ceased"
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
The City Election.

Do not forget that there will be
city election tomorrow. Let good
men selected see that the men voted
for are fitted for their places. Like the
congressional election, a fitness for
the position is of the first consideration
Where a man has proved himself quail
flied for an Office place him there. All
the names are to be found in the
PRosPECToR.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
A FAREWELL
The Last Issue Of the Arizona Kicker
Before The Election.

The last Issue OF the Arizona Kicker
contains some new ideas upon the
campaign just closed and gives its sd.
vice ss TO how to vote tomorrow. IL
says:
Voters will please take notice that
the last edition Of the Kicker comes
out to-day. When We accepted the
retainer" of our candidates we e1-
pected 10 have the support of the
other side, and if it hadn't been for
the killing Of our compositor, who was
taken for the editor, We would have
made it warm for any man who would
rot put up. 1t has been a decent fight,
and il il hadn't been for putting up a
Job in the day time in the streets Ct
Phenix no one would have suspected
our side Of crooked work.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

We got SIS for printing the head OF
a bill and putting a tale toit, and now
we want 81 for the tale, but the screw
WORMS won't pay it and want their
money back because we published the
bill two days ahead Of time, and ac-
euse us OF having been paid by the
other fellow to do it. That's what a
man gets for trying to make an honest
living.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
Territory.

That the Morey letter was dem
ocratic forgery is true. and this is the
only argument yet brought to bear
in behalf OF Mr.. Cheyney's right TO
circulate his "roorbaek" Of last Fri
day. The author OF the Morey letter
has been summed by his iellowmen
and has been lost sight OLA fate that
he justly nerited.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
asOTEI ARRIVALS.

CocHIsE
X kamuras, Hermosillo.
Frank Schonenburg San Francis
CO.
q w Simon, San Francisco.
e Dalton. San Pedro.
J A Zabriske, Tucson.
A w Lewis, Cincinnati.
J NJ Johnston, Grand Central
Mill.
PALACE.
5 NJ Burr, Bisbee.
W + Nichols, Wilcox.
A 5 Cayit, Texas.
J F Cavit,
y Paul. Tucson.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

A social dance will be one of the
features OF to-night's pleasantries II
will be given as farewell greeting to
Fred Treyillian prior to his departure
for San Francisco. He will leave on
Wednesday.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

The democrats of Pima county will
have an outdoor meeting tonight a
Tucson. A Tucson blanket is q good
enough roof for a democrat.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

The oso Negro stage came in yes
terday. Everything Is running in
apple pie order down at the mine and
bullion shipments are in regular or
der
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

LET the certain sound so out from
Arizona tomorrow night that We are
ft for statehood by indorsing the
course of an honest man and an in
dustrious representative OF our whole
Territory
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
FOR CITY RECORDER

i take ,his method Of announcing my
SELF as candidate for the Office Of City
Recorder Of the City Of Tombstone, sub
ject to the 1eiH Of the people on Norem-
Der 4fh, 1890. w. W. WOODMAN.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

Any one wanting Fresh Fish from
San Francisco should go TO Mobiles.
Received by express every Thursday.
Olaf
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
N Ar BE ID.

LoNBARDE-In Tombstone Nov. LIST,
by Charles Granville Johnston,
Louis Jombar e to Miss Pztra Ed
munds.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

Choice branas OF butter and chez q
at Ho4her's the pioneer grocer. on Ere
mont and Fifth streets. NJ
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

There will be no skating at the
rink to night but will be Tomorrow
night.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

just Received, 2O00 yards Carpets,
all New and Elegant Designs, at
GEO. f. KOHLER'S.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
A NNoUNcsm ENr..
FOR CHIEF OF POLICE.

I hereby announce myself as an in
dependent candidate for the Office Of
Gsisf 81 ?o.iSs 81 ssSs City 6. Tomb
stone. subisct 10 the will of the voters
3, the polls on November 4ih. 1890.
= @ KRlGBAUM.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

G. E. Brsly, the pioneer dairy man
will deliver milk anywhere in the city
at reasonable rates during the winter.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

1hsre viii be 20 school tomorrow.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

Choice Eastern Dried Apples and
Dried Raspberries at Wolcott's 7-l9-tf
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

10000 rolls OF Wall Paper, all late
patterns just opened at
O2O-tf GEO. f. KoHLER's
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

Sirs. Gallen has opened fine, new
stock Of Ladies' Misses and ChildreRs'
1;,;.:;S.s I'D Mats both trimmed and
untrimmed. She also has q very at
tractiye line OF novelties in ladies'
wear. 0l0 I'm.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
Mems StetsOn Hats I.
Boys Hats and Caps (!
Sold at New York Prices !.
AT EUcHER Ores. IGN
Another Alarm.
[Star.l

oNdI.
Now is the time the campaign liar
gets in his work. just about two or
three days before the election. 1t is
only the very few who are caught by
such political methods, and as a rule
little harm is done save to the par
ties who make up ard circulate the
misrepresentation, for such stamps
are never forgotten, they are followed
by the injured party for all the
time.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

Go to Eucher Ores and pay your
election bets. An elegant line Of stet-
son hats Of al weights and styles.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
RIO! For BI.bee!!

L. A. Engle is now running fast
two-horse zig between Tombstone and
Bisbee. leaving Tombstone at : 30 a.
m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
and Bisbee on alternate days. at same
hour. Orders for passage or freight
10 be left at store Of Geo. III. Fits
Tombstone. Office at Bisbee at
Lsnpsdorf's store. 9-22-tf.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03

All is fair in politics, and when any
one says that our standard bearer isn't
up to snuff in politics he is simply off.
Tombstone daily prospector. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-1891, 1890-11-03
FRESH OYSTERS!

Received every Tuesday and
Friday. % cents a dozen.
GEo H. Fits.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1890-11-21
PRICE 5 CENTS.
AN EDITOR
On His Own BROTHERS suicide From
Drink.

On His own Brothers suicide From
A correspondent sends the fol-
lowing extract from an Ohio paper
with request to republish it. 1t
is signed by the editor, and is one
of the most pathetic temperance
sermons that has been put in print
for many a day.l
For the sake of the living, in
behalf of the many homes scattered
all over our fair land which have
grinning skeletons in their closets,
am | not willing that the grave
shall cover the faults of my poor
unfortunate brother, who died by
his own hand Thursday, May 3lst,
leaving desolate d wife and little
family, murdered because of the
cowardice of our boasted civiliza-
ton, which permits the monster
evil of our times, intemperance, to
bring sorrow to the millions with
out single argument to justify its
existence.
"This happens to be my brother,
with whom played in childhood,
who shared my early joys and
sorrows, who rejoiced in my success
and mourned my misfortunes, even
up to the time of his untimely
death, but tomorrow it may be
your brother who falls into the
great yawning abyss which swal-
lows up, blights ard withers all
who approach its awful boundaries.
In all of our broad land there
is hardly "a home which has not
felt the hot breath of this monster
demon and to those which have not
there is no safety, no immunity, for
you who curl the lip with scorn at
the thought of your son, husband
or brother because q drunkard-
perhaps filling suicides grave
may awaken one day to the awful
realization that stealthily the cold,
clammy serpent has stolen into
your peaceful, happy home and
blighted your fairest flower.
Like nearly all who fall under
this awful curse, my brother when
himself was a generous, warm
hearted man, whose tender SYM
pathy went out to all Gods crea-
lures but himself; honest, faithful.
with but a single fault, and that
more the fault of our embryotic
civilization than his own. But /
am hoping that his awful death and
the deaths of the thousands who
are going down every year as he
went, are not in vain, and that they
only serve their part in the great
compromising law of nature, which
is long suffering and kind, but
which finally rights all wrong.
"To emancipate 100000 slaves
cost the lives of 100000 of the
bravest boys that ever sacrificed
themselves on the altar of human
progress, but to emancipate the
whole human family from this pesti-
lential scourge has cost rivers Of
blood and tears, and the battle is
hardly begun, but the millions of
blighted homes and little mounds
caused by its cursed influence are
crying out in tones which are being
heard around the world, and some
day the miilennial morn of emanci-
patton will surely come. y. J.
Stranshan.