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Railroad Graders Supplies.
HAY AND GRAIN.

cloven by the bullet, greatly startling by
the unaocustomed sight and sound both the
youth and girl. the latter of whom now fan
cied that a supernatural being stood before
her. The Sioux, however, by carefully ex-
planning tho mechanism of the wonderful
gun. and putting a few grains Of powder on
the fire, %dispelled all superstitious fears,
The BlackfOot was now persuaded that
the stranger was a parsonage whom it
would be an honor to bring home as Il guest;
he therefore consented to the lovers propo-
sition, only insisting that the youth must
be concealed in a bundle of skins and con-
veyed secretly to the chiefs house on a
t~ravois, lest he should lose his life by the
rash action of some jealous brave. Accord
break for the Blackfoot village. the advent
urous Sioux, hidden in robes upon his rude
conveyance, bringing. up the rear. At
nightfall on the second day they reached
the village. and the chief welcomed them
HOSPITALITY, only warning the strange to
beware of the disappointed suitors of
his handsome daughter. In the morning
the whole tribe were assembled to hear tbs
announcement that the chief would give his
another tribe. Here some hot headed
youths were ready to fall !, on their sue
cessful rival. but were held back by the
chief and told of the wonderful W apon
possessed by the stranger called the ''mys-
FERROUS iron. The Sioux professed his
readiness to meet them all and challenged
them to a trial of its magical powers. Con-
their best ponies for Il mark end this time
their offer of one was accepted. The Sioux
fired and the beautiful animal leaped into
the air n fell ~lifeless. Some of the peo-,
pie screamed, others fed and all were pot
suaded of the wonderful gifts of the
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He 10Y resumed his watch from behind
the tuft of sage brush. and US the sun was
near setting a rider appeared in sight as a
moving speok on the horizon. In . few
minutes = handsom Inc young man rode up to
the lodge and dismounted from his pony.
His sister mmedi Ately came out to meet him,
released the body of the Young doe from his
saddle bow, reno we'd saddle and bride and
watered ana pick eted the pony. She then
followed her brother into the tent, from
which a thin trail of smoke soon issued and
lost itself in the blue air.
After they had supped the pair reappeared
and seated themselves to enjoy the sunset
and the cool of evening. They held an ami
mated conversation. accompanied by tho
most expressive gestures. all Of which were
closely observed by the unseen watcher,
who concluded tn at tho girl had said moth
ing to her brothcr concerning her mysteri-
Gus visitor.
The night passed without incident, and
the young Sioux watched the Blackfoot de-
part Ia tho morning before presenting him
self ut the lodge OF his beloved. She smiled
Rrehly rs She saw him. and ceased hor en-
broidory long enough TO ask in the sign
language. why did you not come al you
promtsed before my brother leftp' The
artful youth responded with another auss-
tion. why did ypu not toll your brother OF
my visit yestsrdsyw Upon this both
laughed aloud ana continued 10 converse
with more freedom. Tho maiden exhibited
her finely worked robes and other posses-
siops. while sho ooyly took note meanwhile
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NOT DEAD
Remarkable Experience
of John Turk, a PiO-
neer of Helena.
80 Doses Taken at Once Did
Not XIII, but Succeeded
In Curing Him.

John Turk, Cascade, Montana, cook 80
doses of . so-called San Francisco Quack's
Medicine" at once, and was not killed,
a. promised by rival dootors. In Septem-
ber, 1883, he called on DR.. A. G. Stoddart,
visiting physioian for DR.. Liebig & Co..
L,eeis World DisPen,sryy' San Francisco
weeks at the Merchants Hotel, Helena.
Mr.. Turk had suffered for years with
Rheumatism, 1mpurity of Blood and effects
of mercurial Salvation. He had four Of
the best physicians in Montana attend him,
dart examined him, sent his prescriptions
to Liebig Dispsnsary, San Franoisco. to be
prepared. After Dr.. Stoddart left, Mr..
Turk met the local doctors M told them
what no had done. They laughed at him,
snd saia that san Frsno5sco aSeea would
the medicine from San Francisco came he
put the bottle upon a shelf at his house,
7O7 Park street, Helena, and it stood neg-
Looted until December (nearly three
months) while Mr.. Turk suffered day and
night. had not slept half an hour At = time
December. At midnight. his eys. caught
sight Of tho so-oalled "Quaok'sI" medi-
cine; (THE QuACK HAPPENS TO HAVE THE
MONTANA MEDICAL LICENSE AND is A pULS
TANA.) He, in desperation decided to kill
himself with the "Quaok's" medicine, al
he was told by former attending doctors il
would kill him, 10 he swallowed half q
month's medicine at onos-D doses-and
fell asleep, slept until noon next day, and
never has had . pain Or ache since.
The above reads like fiction. but truth 10
stras GER. and to prove that the above Is
true, writo TO John Turk, Cascade, Mon
tann, or call on Mrs. f. Vsrlsy, or Mrs. A.
H. Dunbar, TOT Park avenue. Helena, Mont.
Drs. Stoddart, Liebig Il Co. will have
offices in Helena at Merchants Hotel. LIST to
9TH Of each month. Montana offices 3 East
Broadway. Butte. Call or vritA
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fathers lodge. TO test her lovers faith
she proposed also to conceal him In a large
par heche (rawhide trunk). there to await
her brothers return. Although the young
warrior fully realized that he was placing
himself in a perilous and even humiliating
position, for loves sake he submitted one
evening to be crowded into the narrow
space within one of these painted trunks,
where he lay helpless and unable to move,
breathing through a small opening which
was turned toward the outer circumference
of the lodge.
The hunter returned at the usual hour
and was informed by his sister that a
strange young man of another tribe had
called at the lodge. She described wildly
his fine appearance, splendid dress and the
strange weapon he carried, but omitted to
mention his proposal of marriage and his
felt very uncomfortable rs he listened to
the conversation, not a word of which no
could understand. md in spite of his pas
sion he dreaded some perfdv on the part Of
the smiling Blackfoot maiden. He clutched
his gun to his breast and Law still.
Darkness came on and all slept-the ad-
venturous Sioux far from soundly. owing
to anxiety and his cramped position. At
daybreak the young hunter arose. saddled
his pony and went out after dec, having
agreed with his sister to return very early,
and, if possible. to surprise the stranger in
tuoif loukes aCcoTulHRly, 6ue released nor
lover as soon as she could and gave him an
abundant breakfast. after which they sat
talking for a long while. as they had a
great deal to say 20 each other.
Suddenly the shadow of the Blackfoot
darkensd the doorway. Tho intruder did
not betray his surprise by the slightest
start. and the two young men cordially
greeted one another and entered into CON
versation by means OF signs. Whom the
young Sioux presently announced his de-
sire to make the maiden his wife and his
intention of returning with them to the
tribe on the m orrow, there was u silence.
Friend" finally exclaimed the Black
foot. you will expose yourself to great
danger by returning with ua. My sistor
has many suitors among the young men of
the tribe, and soms one among them may
be induced by jealousy to kill YOU"
The other smiled and pointed to his gun,
"a lying. in effect. ~ am able to defend my
self"
What 10 this singular w~eapou" de-
manded in surprise the Blaokfoot.
The owner OF the gun replied by asking
him 10 set up a mark. which he would pierce
at = distance much greater than that at
which an arrow would prove effective. The
Blackfoot offered tho white pony which he
usually rode, but was refused. A willow
wand was thrust into the ssrth and instantly
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Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin desp. do
pending upon Il healthy condition Of all the
vital organs. II tho liver be inactive, YOU
have II bilious. look; il your stomach be dis.
ordered you have n dyspeptlo look. and II
your kidneys DO affected You hRvea pinehed
look. Secure good health and YOU will
have good looks. Electric bitters is the
great alternative and tonic; acts directly on
these vital organs. Cures pimples. hlotchss,
hoils and 0ives a good complexion. Sold
at r. &. Hale h Co.'s drug store; COO. Dor
bottle.
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BAIN
HELENA.

of the brilliant paint. unusual equipments
and handsome face and form of the fasci-
mating stranger.
Pointing to his gun, which was alwsys
within reach, she questioned him as to its
use. Smiling at her ignorance be made
signs ex 81 essive of its death dealing force.
but she looked aside incredulously. Finally
the youth boldly asked the maiden to be-
his wife and to accompany him home.
that he should first return with them to her
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stranger, who was Believed by many to DO
an impersonation of the Thunder.
The wedding was celebrated by ~feasting
and gifts and the triumphant youth car, led
home his beautiful bride and her dowry Of
many fine horses, laden with rich robes and
ornaments. Soon after his return to his
own people he gave II great feast and upon
this occasion distributed these presents
among the tribe. subsequently All equal
numDer of horses, burdsned with blankets,
guns, knives, powder. beads and other arti-
cles obtained from the white mon were sent
AZ a present to the Rlackfoot chief.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22
Electric Light Plant.

To the enterprise and energy Of Mr.. VIM.
Campbell, of Charles Town, w. Va, Front
Royal will be shortly indebted for the es-
tablishment Of one of the most perfectly
equipped electric light plants of its size in
the country. The Royal Light, Heat and
Power Co., of which Mr.. Campbell is pres
ident and treasurer, have contracted with
the General Electric Company ofNew York,
THE recently consolidated Thompson HOus-
ton and Edison companies, capital sS9 ,O0o,-
000,) for plant to be running on or before
September lst, next. 1t will include both
arc and incandescent lighting systems, with
a capabity of 800 lights. The steam plant
will have one hundred and twenty-five
horse power and will derive its water sup
ply from the mains Of the Royal Water
Company. The company has the exclusive
franchise for lighting from the corporation
for twenty years, with contract for lighting
the streets of the town for the same period.
1t has a similar franchise for lighting Hotel
Royal, Royal Ave-, ETC.; Randolph Macon
College, which has just had the wires in
stalled, takes $40 lights, and a number of
residences, stores, churches, factories, pub
lie buildings, depots, ETC., will be counted
among the customers of the new company.
Mr.. Campbell holds similar privilege for
the location of gas plant, and will install
one when the needs of our thriving town
require it. The other officers of the COM
pany are Emerson Foote, vice president,
New York Geo. P Campbell, secretary,
Orange, n. J., and NJ. Griffith, superinten-
dent, Front Royal, Va.-Front Royal Ga
-effs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22
Ne,rsy Notes.

Hon. J. n Camden is Chairman Oh the
West Virginia delegation at Chicago
Last week the NJ. f. Church at stephens
City was struck by lightning and damaged
$3.50.
Hon. WIN. L. Wilson delivered an ad-
dress to the students OF Dennison UnIver-
sity. Ohio, on Wednesday evening last.
The Buckeye Cart Works of Charleston,
this State. were destroyed by fire last week
100 men being thrown out of work in
consequence.
AT Elizabeth, Writ county, this State,
last week bung factory and 1000, 600, feet
of lumber was destroyed by fire. Estimated
loss 5000, 600.
The false work of bridge in course of
construction between Newport and Coving-
ton, Ky, fell few days ago and more than
thirty workmen were killed aud many in
jured
A. G. Arnold, clerk in the postoilice de-
partmcnt and member Of the Washington
City bar, on Wednesday evening last shot
aud killed, ON one of the public streets OF
the city, John Kraemer, tailor.
Prof. G. Il. Conrad, Youngest son of the
late Hon. r. Y Conrad of Winchester,
died il Bdumorc pu sunday night, sud
denly. a., MIS- at a. time of hi' death
Prot. of applied science at Roha, Mi->l'
-ippi.
\ colurcd woman near Lyuchburg WAS
attacked by bull one day la>' week, and
her cries attracted muscular passer- by,
who literally took the bull by the horns and
by a powerful effort tripped the animal and
turned his feet into the air-breaking his
neck.
The spanking fine "Hotel Winchester"
has been completed. There are in the walls
5000 perches Of stone masonry and nearly
1000, 900 brick. OF lumber near 5000
feet were used, with over $4,000 square feet
of slate in the roof. Big thing for Win
chester.
Friday and Saturday Roanoke celebrated
its decennial by a magnificent display OF
the Magic City's industries. Thousands OF
State troops were present. Gen. Kyd Doug
las was the orator, and was introduced by
Mr.. Jas. s. Simmons, one of Roanoke's
leading citizens.
The degree of Doctor of Divinity has
been conferred by Washington and Lee
University upon Reys. S. Scollay Moore OF
Parkersburg, A. NJ Cackley and j. Fl.
Huudley of Martinsburg; and the degree
of Doctor of Laws upon Bishop Peterkin.
Rev. S. G. NIollinger, pastor of the Cath
Ole Church of the Most Holy Name, on
Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa, died We'd
nesday. He was Frustrated by heat on ST.
Anthony's Day, and an operation was per-
formed for the relief of rupture of the
stomach. His church was visited by thou
sands of persons every year for relief from
physical suffering.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

A State convention of the Peoples party,
or Farmers Alliance, met at Parkersburg,
Thursday, nominated the following ticket ;
For governor, S. A. Houston, Of Monroe
county for auditor, I. H. Oa'ner, of Min
eral county for superintendent of schools,
H. G.. Lockney, of Calhoun county for
treasurer, B. W. Shinn, of Harrison coun-
ty; for Judge, Court of Appeals, long term,
Marmaduke Dent, of Taylor county for
Judge, Court of Appeals, short term, War
rem Miller, Of Jackson. Congressional tick
et-frst district James Basel, of Lewis
county second district, n. w. Fitzgerald,
of Preston county third district, no nOmi-
nation; fourth district, James Capehart
was practically nominated by resolution
indorsing him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22
Do Not suffer Anu Longer.

Knowing that a cough can be checked in
day, and the first stages of consumption
broken in a week, we hereby guarantee DR..
Acker's English Cough Remedy, aud will
refund the money to all who buy, take it as
per directions, and do not find our statement
correct.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

The Supreme Court of Virginia has de-
cided the celebrated Betty Thomas Lewis
case in favor of the plaintiff. BY this ac-
ton a colored woman, who is resident of
Richmond. becomes the pOssessor of an es-
tate valued at about 5000, 600. Her father,
W. Thomas, white man, died in 1889 at
the home Of this daughter, and left no will.
Relatives Of the deceased, a, we'll as Betty,
engaged some of the abest legal talent in
the State aud sought to obtain possession of
the property The evidence showed that
Thomas had had nothing to do with his
white relatives for years; that he had been
living at the home of his colOred daughter,
whom he had always acknowledged, and
that it was his intention to amply provide
for her at his death The lawyers will get
half OF the estate, it is said
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22
Summer EremrsIom Ttokets

To all Northern and Eastern seaside, lake
side and mountain resorts, to Deer Park
and Oakland, the Virginia Springs, Mag
ara Falls, Luray Caverns, Gettysburg, and
to all other points where the people gather
in search Of health and pleasure, are now
on sale at all Baltimore and Ohio ticket Of
fees at greatly reduced rates. These tickets
will be sold from June to September 30,
and are valid for return passage until Oc-
tober 81. Before selecting your route or
resort consult B. & o. summer excursion
book in which shortest routes and lowest
rates, via Picturesque B. & o." to all re-
sorts are given from points on that road
east of the Ohio River; profusely and ar
tistically illustrated. This book can be pro-
cured free of charge upon personal appli-
cation to ticket agents, B. & 0. R. R. Co.,
or you can have it mailed toyou by sending
name and address with 10 cents in stamps
to Chas. 0. Scull, Genl Passenger Agent,
Baltimore, Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson permanent chair
man Of the Chicago convention. Mr. Villas
was permanent chairman at Chicago when
Mr.. Cleveland was nominated ia 1881. aud
he went into the Cabinet. History will re-
neal itself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson got caught IN a
rain storm Saturday evening as he rode to
Harper's Ferry to take train, butt appears
by the convention proceedings that upon
arriving a; Chicago he got in out of the
Net
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

Congressman VIM. L. Wilson has an
nounced a competitive examination June
% at Charles-Town, for an appointment
from this congressional district to a naval
cadetship ct Annapolis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22
Gas Cooking Stoves.

THE CIARLES-T0WN GAS COMPANY
l. prepared to furnish the housekeepers Of
Charles-Town with Gas Cooking Stoves at
manufacturers prices. You are invited to call
at Mrs. Susan MaxwelPs until August LIST, and
see one of them in operation.
There is nothing that will give so much re-
lief and comfort to those who prepare our
meals as one of these stoves.
Full particulars at d. Howell's office, or from
any of the officers of the Gas Company.
June D. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

Whitelaw Reid, who was nominated for
Vice President at Minneapolis, Is the first
distinctively newspaper man that ever was
chosen as a candidate Of either party for
President or Vice President.-Farkcrs5urg
SsniiRel.
"The SsntineI is suffering for informa-
tion." What's the matter with Horace
Greeley
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22
Ladies and Gentlemen will find excellent &C
commodations.
Notice to Teachers.

The Teachers County Institute this coun-
ty will convene in the Court-House at Charles
town on Monday, July 18Th, 1892, at III O'Clock
a. m. All applicants for certificates are re,
ouired to attend. | cordially invite all school
officers. patrents and pupils to attend these
meetings. &c
Gates TO teach in the public schools of this
county will be held Tuesday. JulV 10Th, and
Tuesday. August 2ud. in The stone School
House. next door Ia Tie NJ +. 'hurch- south.
in CharI,,rnwn Fxaminatin,' # applicants
fo- list cl,ss certificates Jul, 2hth; aud ipr 2nd
GEO. n EAMSBUkG,
County Superintendent.
Inne y 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

Mrs. Cornelia Waddell Stuart, wife Of
Rev. ;. d. Stuart, died at her home in Alb
ingdon, Va, last sunday morning aged
about 76 years. She was native Of this
city, the daughter of the late DR. Ad-
olson Waddell, and sister of Hon. Jos. Ad-
Olson Waddell, Mrs. VIM. NJ. Tate, Leigh
R. Waddell, Esq, of Albemsrle county,
and the late DIR. J. Alex Waddell, of this
city. She was a most essimabe lady and
had many friends in this city.-SauatOn
Spectator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

The Baltimore suns Chicago correspond
ent says the West Virginia headquarters
are on the second floor Of the Palmer House
and overlooking State street. The walls
have been covered with bunting, and in con-
Ipicuous places are pictures Of Mr.. Cleye'
land. Col. John A. Robinson, 5. B. Martin
and J. II. Woods gave all callers a hearty
welcome During the morning many la
dies visited the West Virginia quarters and
complimeuted the artistic arrangement of
the decorations
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22
Sn,oot- Sentenced.

Judge Faulkner on Thursday oyerruled
the motions Of Harry F. SmoOtz's counsel
for suspension of judgment and for new
trial. There was no argument. In response
to the question whether he had anything to
say why judgment should not be pronounc-
ed against him, the prisoner replied: mo,
sir: have not" The judge then proceed
ed 10 pronounce sentence. He spoke Of the
crime the defense of insanity interposed,
the careful and conscientious manner in
which the jury had weighed the evidence,
and the unbroken attention given by them
an through the trial; the skill and ability
displayed by his counsel in making out the
defense and conducting the trial. But 1t
now became the duty Of the court to pro-
nounce sentence as the law directs. In do
ing so the Judge alluded to the fact that the
execution of the sentence would not bring
back the life oil the innocent girl, an only
daughter and the idol of her parents, nor
would il relieve the sorrowing hearts Of her
aged grandparents Society, justice and
the law demanded a life for life in such
cases. and When the prisoner fired the fatal
shot ON that winter evening, whether from
hatred. passion, jealousy or other other
cause. when OH, helple,, victim WAS ,ur-
rounded by mrrr.myur and joy, Dee forfeited
AN claim to freedom and life The dcvo
ZION oi the brothers and sisters oft the pSi>-
oner WAS spoken ol by zine juigr. and the
sympathy of the community tor them He
admouishcd the pris ,urr of his time yet To
humble himself before that great Judge
who rul with love aud mercy, and that by
the honest, earnest and sincere appeals alone
Of the prisoner could he be heard in that
court. and it was the hope of the judge that
he might fully realize his condition and pre-
pare to meet his God.
The Judge then sentenced the prisoner to
be hanged on Friday, October 7 next, be-
tween the hours of 10 and ,, in the jail
yard at Charles Town, and the sheriff was
directed to execute the sentence.
The prisoner remarkable nerve ala not
fail him during the ordeal, and he heard
the Judges words unmoved.
It was not generally known that the sen
tence was to be pronounced at that time,
and comparatively few were present
Smootz's counsel served six bills of ex-
captions during the trial and an application
will be made TO the Court Of Appeals for a
writ Of error to the judgment of this court.
Four bills Of exceptions 90 to the serving
as jurors on the case of Robert II. Phillips,
T. f. Cleyinger. J. D. ClaPP and Frank n.
NIoler. The other two are to the language
used by the prosecuting attorney in his clos
ing speech, the offence given by the crowd
at such remarks, and the language heard by
the Juror. Robert K. Smith on his way to
the court house from the hotel, after the
case had been closed aud argued when he
heard some one say IF you can't We can"
The juror stated that this language made
no impression upon him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

The 20 called Peoples Party propose to
give the Democrats of this congressional
district Fitz Ia convention at Pdrkers-
burg last week Mr. Fitzgerald, Of Preston
county, wa. nominated To oppose Hon.
Vim. J. Wilson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-22

A Hagerstown telegram sent to the Bal
timore American last Saturday says "an at
tempt was made on Thursday night to
wreck the north-bound passenger train on
the Norfolk and Western at shepherds
town, W. Va. As the train was crossing
the big trestle work, which is ninety feet
high, the engineer discovered in front Of
the engine a heavy piece of timber stuck
between the ties. The engine, however,
broke through the timber and a terrible
disaster was averted. The train was filled
with passengers"