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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08

Sirgiuia fret grsss.
.Jadc sound Stones.

The Chronicle of the Drum begins much
earlier than is thought for. The Chinese
"Book of Rites,-and no one knows how old
that i. not-says that the wise men of an
cient times made hand drums and drums,
the cay whistle, and the bamboo fluIe, and
that these were the instruments that produc-
ed the virtuous airs If those sages. But an
other text, which preserves some ruder ira
dictionary gloss. made the first drums of clay,
with drumsticks of the same. Considering
the locus in quo and the isehoods, we may
perhaps conclude this earthenware was
china. Wi h these clay drums were played
a reed pipe like he Punch AMI Judy man S,
aid certain "chaff pillows" which were
struck so as to produce, doubtless, sound OF
chafI. discouragng further conjecture.
Those "awfuly jolly" Instruments"
quote so called comic song not unknown to
our legal case books-were followed lin the
records) by the sound stone Of jade. There
Il q IllI SOunul'B stOHS sum SAe'"' :" -"
nam called khanh tjust our word gong.
which is said to be Malay. or tamtam 1t
is ornamrnt.lly cut from very fire grained
calcareous stone, on which there is boss
left for striking with lit e wooden mallet
when the khsnh is suspended by ring 1t
is. il fact, a link between the tell and the
drum, and may be the most ancient musical
instrument known. Stones for such uses as
signals or calls or general noise must have
preceded the use of metals.
Several of these khanh are hung on a
frame to rm sort of harmonica, and an
arch tic text puts into the mouth of one I'm
ror Tuan forty one centuries ago this
statement: "When | make the sonorous
stones resound that form my khanh the ami
mails come around me and SILVER with pleas
ure." "Shiver" is excellent, and clearly
puts this particular orpheoniste hers con
cours.- The Saturday Reriew.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
opening Of ne Eau Season.

A grand display OF men's ine, ready made
clothing. OyeIcuats TOR men aud boys
childrrn's suits odd pants and buys knee
pants furnishings; beautiful line OF neck
wear and underwear; halls and shoes,
trunks, satchtls and valise-. Largest, best
selected aud most complete stock ever shown
IN tuIs city.
We shall inaugurate the beginning OF the
fall aud winter bu-ness. Ii will be mem
urable event ia the history OF our hnuse-
indeed il will he memorable in the history
of the retail cl,tling trade of Charles Town
for while we are showing the largest and
best selected and most complete stock oi
goods in this town we are also going To OF
fer the greatest values We want everybody
who has the time to spare to be with US
IL will pay to take the time. The sight ol
such stock a. we have is worth cunning
miles to zee and the good things we are GO
ing To give should crowd our store from the
time il il opened until it is closed.
A grand feast of bargains-but he sure
tn come, for these bargains are extra. the
like of which you will not be able to find
elsewhere.
q ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
VIM. KAHN. Sadler Building.

The old subscriber had just laid bushe
of fall apples on the editors desk, aud the
editor was asking him about crops, stock
and the farm, and then he came around &c
the paper.
Chow do your neighbors like the Vindi'
Gator :" he asked.
"Fust rate, ez fer ez I've heard, respond.
ed the visitor, sincerely.
did you read my editorial in the last
issue on the tariff" inquired the editor
with pride.
No, haven't got to that, Wit.
Chow about the one on the silver ques-
ton ?"
"Hain't read that un neither"
The editor looked disappointed.
"Dd you read the one on the relation Of
plenty To poverty, from a socalisIc point
of view ?"
IL seen the headin', that's ALL"
You don't seem to be particularly in.
terested in the important issues Of the
day." venlured the editor. more in ply
than in anger
Oh yes do" protested the visitor Il
read that medy you give fer hog cholery,
aud it's the best thing | ever tried" aud
the editor felt better
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
III. zekiah,s Surprise.

oval, Hiram, If this don beat all The
old way for doctors was to kill er cure, but
here ve found piece in this here newspa
per where doctor offers cash err cure It's
fer catarrh wish We had it'd like to
try him Jest listen, Hiram The proprie
tors OF DR.. Sage atarrh Remedy offer a
reward of $500 for any case of cata rh which
they cannot cure That beats all lotteries
bo low ! The medicine costss0 cents-your
catarrh is cured, er you get $780, Where's
my hat. I'm going right over to neighbor
Browns to show him. never wanted to yet
within ten foot OF him brfore, but if it is the
cure of his catarrh, | guess | can stand it
onc't" Sold By drug lists
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
LEAVE cHARLEsTowS. W. VA. DAILY
-SOUTHBOUND--
--NoRTHBoUND-

washington and Chattanooga Limited"
train of Pullman coaches and sleeping car
runs daily via Shenandoah Valley route. stop
ping only at Luray. Shenandoah. Basic. 10.
anoke and Radford. Leaves Shenandoah
junction. southbound. LIS night.
No 3 for Roanoke Radford, Pulaski, Bristol
connects at Roanoke. 4 IS p. m. with the CHI
cago express for Blue6eld, Kenoya Columbus,
Chicago and all points west. Pullman sleeper
Norfolk to Chicago.
No. leaves Roanoke : 10 a. M. for all local
stations Connects at RadfJrd for points On
Clinch Valley Division and l.. q n. X. X.
No. q for Shenandoah and intermediate
stations. No connection beyond.
No. 4 for Washington. Hagerstown, Hairs
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
No rs for Washington (via Shenandoah
Junction., Hagerstown, Harrisburg and Ne"
York.
For tickets, time cards aud all information
call on agent Norfolk & Western r. X.
BEvILL.
Gen. Pass. ACT. Roanoke, Va
Sept. 20. 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08

Mrs. Ami need a girl who knows her
place, is never out at nj hts, and can be de-
pended on to stay
Applicant-That's not me, mum; but l
know just such one. She's me cousin
Emeline.
Mrs. Ann-Where can | see her!
Applicant-Nowhere, mum she was bur.
led last Tuesday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
Do these Questions Apply to
You?

They arc sure TO interest hundreds of read
FRS of this paper Nine out of every ten peo-
pie are troubled with these symptoms and
really don't know what's the matter with
them. Here are the questions
Are YOU nerVOuS2
Have Won cough?
Is your throat sore 2
Is your appetite p or?
Do YOU hawk and spitf
DO YOU take cold ca ilyl
Is your nose stopped up?
L il ALWAYS full of ScahsY
Is your breath offensive?
Is YOUR hearing affected?
is Your tongue frequently coated?
l. Your mouth full of slime upon rising2
II you have you have, or are getting. had
case of Cntar:h One bottle of Mayors Mag
uetic Catarrh ture is guaranteed to cure any
Ease 0f taiarrh. aud will last for II three
months treatment Ask Your druggist, who
will give ven an absolute guarantee. For sale
nv AlSQUlrH & Co. and LIGHT d WAT
SON. Remember. one bottle 10 cure, and
guaranteed by our agents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
r. L. Beller
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

OFFERS his services and will vigorously
" prosecute his ayocation rs Carpenter and
Builder. and will take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. His expe-
rience is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship. and his prices will compare IA
vorably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string to build or improve should give him
call
Jan. 7. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
Cold Water Alabastine

SURPRISES anything on the market. 1t Is ce-
ment thar forms CO ting firm rs the wall it.
self and admits OF rccuaiine az any time with
ont removing the old costs IL produces good
work with me crat an almost any surface NOT
TON dirty and works we'll Oh absorbent walls.
For sale by
April ~. 1905. WF.&T.P. LIPPlTT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
The Lone Star European Plan

UOTEI.-one Of the beS' s. On dav Hotels
in the : ate Board s. o To- 5. 70 rer week.
MEALS AND LUNCHES AT ALL HOURS
Regular Meal 25c.. equal Ia any SOC. meal that
v,,u may g,t elsewhere. Nv table II served
wi n the b 50 the tity markets sell. All the
l,t, We .etabies will he served br me and pre-
Jared to ,uit thu t'str If Hil ladies and gentle
men that call make specially OF
HANDLING ALL KINDS OF FRUIT.
ICE CREAM bv pate. art or gallon, served
it your door. at short notice.
PRIVATE ICE CREAM PARLOE FOR La
DIES,
whore everything will be serve neat and clean
and in the latest style. Give me call and
will try go please vnu-
Hnof Bni,ding Charles Town, W. Va.
Nav 10 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08

am handling Dr. jos Haas Hogand Poul-
try Remedy. which will put Your hogs in first
class condition will stop cough and regulate
the bowels will arrest disease. will destroy
worms: is a thorough preventive. Iiosstreat-
ell with 10 will gain two or more pounds whilst
Others are gaining one. IL is highly recnm-
mended 20 do what il is represented to do
TRY 10.
MAY ~ 1902. W. 3. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
To the Public.

The undersigned offers his services to the
public 900 the i;rmuval OF StumPS. Mdsiing.
e.. Has had large experience, Viii no iath.
ul work and exact only reasonable prices
~tuuips removed az 10 cents { ,ch. n the COM
Dti,ihle material Is suppliei otherwise 40
cents per stump will lie charged ami no charge
&c satisfaction Is not given i'm the removal vi
,tumps Or rOcS.
PATRICK MACKIN,
Charles Town, Jen Go, W. Va.
Tulv ~ 1>9S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
sharing, NhGmpoOiRg and
Hair eating ESHTgOr,
NORTH CHARLES STREET, NEXT TO
RACKET STORE.

The undersigned prnsecutcs the above bust
ness in am artistic manner and IA irauteeS sat-
islart.on. Cle,i illness AID ueatu,S - i utserv-
ca aud courteous and prompt attention given
to ull callers.
d. patronage of Ladies and Children is re-
spe,thiiiy S,licitci
NAYS 1908 CHARLES II. SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
COncOmitantS.

have Just received a fresh lot Of Hsinz
Mustard dressing C,isup and Mixed Pickles:
ai~p Prtfijohn's breakfast F"od
NAY 10. 1903 W. S MERCHANT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
SHENANDOAH,
Barber Shop.

Hair Cutting. Shaving and Shampooing in
the best style at the Watson House ronsorial
Annex by the undersigned. / have just re-
moved into u new room specially set apart and
equipped with all the modern conveniences
for the purposes for which it has been designed
and will be pleased TO see my patrons Of the
past and new ones, promising pleasing atten-
ton.
Feb IS, 1891. GEORGE TRAVIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
Fresh Cement.

Just recrived--a carload Of Fresh Cumber-
land Hydraulic Cement in barrels and smaller
quantities ia paper sacks.
B. C. WASHINGTON, Agent
Nav l. 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
Buggy and Harness.

A TOP-BUGGY and HARNESS for sale
both in good condition. Arpiv NJ
May ~ FIRE. PRESS OFFICE.
SsW sold together OF separately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
Just Received.

have just received nice supply of catsup
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden's
Easter Dyes.-four colorS for cents.
w. s. MERCHANT.
April Is. 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08

.WTNN .F.MELEI MONS

II the room on Main street, next
late rc~iIcuceut "a y. o. ulaher
where she willdO DRESS MAKING and FAM
lily SEWING in s05d style and az rvisonahi,
changes. She will oe pleased % have The pat
r1uage Of the ladies OF thr town tud vicinity,
and will strive % render abstraction.
She has also a stock of Dress trimmings and
Notions 90 which she invites the attention OF
the ladies'.
June I. 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
Wheat Bought.

am prep1rel b clean wheat az my Eleva
tor in This place and will receive WHEAT n
TIE ROUGH GO CLEANED
will receive cleaned wheat at Oh depots In
the suuty
Will b. glad n make an offer 'r any Grain,
Hay OF jeeds yOu may have n sell
b. C. WASHINGTON. Agt.
July ~, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08

Trains No. All, 4ls. Alb and AL are daily er.
cepi Sunday; Train No. 4&e runs Sunday only.
Additional mixed train leaves southwark st
3.o4 a. m. and arrive 1t Harrisonburg OF $40
a. m, except Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
Paint.

IF YOU are going TO paint your house, you
i will dad &c o. your advantage 20 call and
see uur stock of Paints. The brand We are car
rying this year is our Own Goods. a strictly
pure iuserd Oil and Lead Pvini that sells for
o. 80 per gallon. Our own Guarantee Will be
given to insure its Purity Also. Roofing and
Fenong Paint. al 81 90 per gallon.
April % 90 AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL
Formerly Porter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
"Porter's Factory. which in days gone by en-
loved almost national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the un-
dersigned.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill OF at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &C., will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully.
WM. r. JOBE.
Post -Wheatland, JET. Co., w. Va
March Is lN95.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
we WANT YOU

10 act a. our agent We furnish an expensive
outfit aud an YOU ucrd free. Il costs nothing 10
trv tie business. We will frrpt you well, and
help YOU TO raru ten times ordinary wages. bOih
sexes Of an ages can live ~ home and work IN
sOarc time. OF all the time. ANY one any where
can earn a great deal OF money. Many have inside
Two Hundred Dollars a Month. No class OF
people In the world are making 80 much money
without capital As those az work FOR a.. Business
pleasant strictly honorable, and pays oetteT inan
any other offered 10 agents luu have n clear
felI. with no competition We equip You with
rvervthlng. and supply printed directions Tor
beginners which, II Obeved faithfully, viii BRING
more money than viii any other business I'M
prnvp vour prnSpecisi WHY nOi2 lou can do so
easiiv and surely ~ work Tor n. Reasonable
industry only necessary TOR absolute success.
Pamphlet cirruhr giving every particular u sen1
nee 10 an Drliv not Ia sending Tor a..
GEORGE SrlSSON & CO,
Aox No. 4SS, Portland, MC.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
The MOdesty of the Temple of
Fashion

Il only eqpaled hy Us genuine Correct Styles.
Exec lent Qualities aud Popular Prices Cloth
Ing Furnishings Hats. Shoes and Trunks OF
every description for men and hovS.
July -. 1898. GEO n. HAGLEY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
NJ! w A'Tf'|k;xsst'rn

Schedule In Eject Sept. 3, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08
Wire Picket Fence.

Having purchased a machine will be pre-
pared 20 supply this Fence Tor farms and gar.
dens a. low price.
Mar. 8. %. WI. &T.P. LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-08

April IL. 1892
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-15
SOME y. NJ. Q. a. NoTEs.

An Unexpected and Liberal Donation.
Several Outings = Next Seasons Fea.
lures.
The Association recently received an
unexpected and gratifying gift Of one
hundred dollars from q friend in Phila-
delphia who recognizes the commenda-
BILE work it is doing for young moE.
The subscription was made in the mem.
DRY Of the late Jacob Hornbrook, father
Of the donor. A portion OF the money
will be used TO purchase books OF q pa
triotic nature for the library.
A good many young men find pleas
ure in attending the meetings, even on
warm EVENING", and Sunday afternoons.
The Saturday and Sunday meetings are
never omitted. Young men will find
them bright and helpful at 8 o'clock TO-
night and at A o'clock tomorrow.
A number OF Association members
will 60 to Lake Chippewa on Monday
morning to camp for two weeks. For
restful recreation, @ general good time
and toning up the boys think there is
nothing equal to their annual camp.
Physical Director Marshall leaves to-
day for Lake Geneva, Wis, to attend a
summer school for association secre.
taries and physical directors. He will
return with many new ideas for his
gymnasium classes September l.
The summer is used as q time Of re-
Increment for coming days. Plans
are being originated and matured for
the fall and winter campaign with the
purpose of making 1t the most success
ful, if possible, in the associations his
tory. Repairs and improvements In
the building will be made during the
summer, and everything will be put in
nice shape for the fall.
Arrangements are now being made
for next seasons lectures and entertain
ments. A brilliant array OF talent will
be engaged, which is expected to sur.
pass that Of all previous seasons.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-15
PROHIBITION ASSEMBLY,

Formally Opened at H%iOupdSvilIe YesteF-
day-ProgrRmmS for TO-day and To-
morrow
Something less than one hundred OF
the n hundred and forty cottages at
Moundsyille are occupied. and mum,
Der more families will move In to-day,
Tho Silver Lake Qu~artstte, with q
number of speakers for the assembly,
arrived on the early morning train from
the east.
The W. OF, U. ladies occupy the new
headquarters, coming on tho evening
train on Thursday,
The trains will be advertised in the
Wheeling papers, -,
The oampmeeting board, at a special
meeting called Thursday night, arrang'
cd for q large attendance from August
u to q, also for ministerial help during
the campmeeting to be held on those
dates.
A resolution was passed requesting
Rev. Sam Jones to preach his remarks
BILE sermon to men only.
This service will probably be held on
Saturday night in the Assembly hall.
1t Ia expected that every man in
Moundsville will attend, also a large
contingent from Wheeling, Bellaire and
Benwood.
The annual prohibition assembly
opened yesterday in the auditorium ad-
joining the camp ground, Rev. George
Vibbert, o 0hio, an eloquent and popu'
lar preacher, made the opening ad'
dress, and last evening Rev. DR.. !. Vii
lars, OF Illinois, made an address,
The programme for Saturday Is as
follows,
Children's claSs-Miss Lydia J, Newcomb.
Adults GlaSs-Miss Lydia J. NeWcomb.
Address Of welcome-ReT G II. Mead, D. d.
OF New York.
Response by Mrs, T. A. Rodeier, Of Bellalrc.
Song by Mrs, Frances W. Graham, OF New
Address-"The Laws which Govern Our
Bodies, - by Miss Nowcomb.
Conservation service, led by Mrs. g, Q, Gordon,
OF Moundsyille, tollywed by nO0ntide prayer, .
Address by Rev, !. Villars, l. D,
Address by Rev. George II. Vlbbert
On Sunday the following attractive
programme will be rendered;
Sermon by Rev, George II nrstor, D, D., OF
New York,
Address by Rev. Ward h Plckard, oiNew York.
Address by Rev, L Nillars, d. d., OF Illinois
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-15
Il AND coNNERs
on Trial for the Robbery of John Bethel
last November.

on Trial for tho Robbery of John Bethel
last November.
A rather famous came up for trial
yesterday before Judge Jordan, in the
criminal court, Two cases were called,
but one was postponed. This was the
bribery case against Carter Sutton, who
was indicted for paying John Bethel to
stay away and not testify against his
son, John Sutton.
The case Of John Sutton and Anthony.
Corners, indicted for robbery, was put
on trial to u jury composed Of Charles
Doano, Jacob Korn, II. i. Bohrens, IT,,
Herman G. Rolf, Christ Bashar, Charles
,2ulauf, Henry Cunning, Hugh Dawson,
II. W. Schrube, John Vance, Lawrence
Barnhart and Ed q. DOitz. Prosecutor
Howard and Nj. D.. Post represented
tho state, and Colonel Arnett and s. o..
Boyce the defense.
On November 10, 1892, John Bethel,
OF Hendrysburg, Ohio, was robbed Of
about Sl5 In tho board yard opposite
tho Whitaker mill. Sutton and Con.
ners are accused Of tho crime They
woro captured on January 30, ono by
liout. terrlll and the other by Officer
O'Brlon. Bethel identifies them. They
woro two Of tho prisoners who nttompt-
edto broals out Of tho county Jail, and II
is alleged sutton's father brlbed Bethel
10 stay away. Conners wrote two let
tors to his sister, urging her 10 raise
money for tho same purpose.
Tho evidence was completed yoater.
day, and was pretty strong against tho
two men. Mr.. Post nadO tho opening
argument for the state and Mr. BoyCo
for the defense. Colonel Arnott aud
Mr.. Howard nro 10 speak this morning,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-15
Moundsvliie ProhIbitlon Assembly.

Sunday, July 10, q special train will
leave Wheeling for the Assembly
Grounds at $3.50 q. M. Returning will
leave tho Assembly Grounds at 1920 p.
III. for Wheeling, July IA to "a local
trains will run into the camp station.
A special train will leave camp station
daily at 1920 p. IN, July IA to "a inclu-
siVe.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-15

O'clock u M MfS3 EtizIlETa DESnAn, aged
81 years.
Friends OF the family are requested to meet al
the residence Of her sou, two miles ives. OF
Bridgeport, at 10 a. IN, after which the
services will DO held at the U, p. Church, st,
Clairyville. futerment at 81 Clalrsvllle.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-15

Im u. NJ. WoOLLEY, Atlanta, Qa, is
meeting with phenomenal success III
the treatment Of Opium aud Whisky
habits. Patients mood not leave homo
or business while under treatment. II
interested, wrlto 10 Dr. WoollVy for his
valuable book sarU
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-15

From July IA to "a, the Baltimore &
Ohio will run a special train, leaving
Mouudsville camp grounds at 1920 p:
M, also trims s, 8, II and " will run
into tho camp ground station.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-15

snook & Co.'s Specials Tonight;
Cream Chamois Gloves zoe q pair.
Odd lot OF Kid Gloves zoe q pair.
Ladies' Percale Waists SIC, worth 75c.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests l2!c,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-15

a. TID * FR N W
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1893-04-27
Play better Than Gymnastics.

The pre-eminently recreative exercise
is play. The natural gymnastics brings
with it an attraction that animates the
most Indifferent and gives inspiration
to the most phlegmatic. And what a
contrast there is between pupils exer-
cising for play and those upon whom
systematic gymnastics is imposed-be-
tween English school children, for ex-
ample, and French! In France, to
everybOdy's sorrow, the children seem
to have horror of motion. Left to
themselves, as soon as they are out of
the SchOolroom, they walk along slowly
in couples or gather in groups in the
corners of the yard; and they pass the
time in chatting, in 'philosophizing. "
Gymnastics is obligatory, it is true, on
some days and at certain hours; but a
witness of the lesson would be struck
with observing that hardly four or five
pupils out of thirty execute their eXer-
cises conscientiously. The others pre-
sent themselves in their turn, but
hardly outline the movement. The pro-
feSSOr inciteS them, urges them; and
they go back to their places after hav-
ing made an imitation of an effort. In
the Englishes colleges no regulation
makes exercise obligatory, and every
one is free to dispense with it or en-
gage in it at will. But all give them
selves up to it with incredible ardor
Weak and strong young pupils or stu
dents twenty years old, all show an
equal passion for those plays in the
open air, now neglected in France, for
which gymnastics has been so fOrtu-
nately substituted.