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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

AT a regular meeting of the indie
pendent Steam Fire Company, No.
/, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year.
j. c. Holmes, Capt. A. Stump,
1st lieutenant; B. f. DooIey, 2nd
lieutenant; I. NJ. Nicewarner, 3rd
lieutenant; VIM. Anderson, Treas
urer; w. q. Earnshaw. Secretary (;
j. w. Carney, c. II. Grim, B. +.
Dooley, Investigating Committee ;
NJ. S. Weller, Chief Engineer; CIV.
Cowley, Font. Jenkins, v. S. Weller,
Mike Kane. Assistant Engineers; II.
O'Bannon, w. F. Hemp, D. S.
Earnshaw, Firemen; A. r. Robin
son, Chief Pipeman; II. Hooe, j. w.
Carney, II. Morris, w. +. Hemp,
W. Drish, Assistant Pipemeni C. II.
Grim, Chief Hoseman; J. w. Gar
ney, b. +. DooIey, W. G. Earnshaw,
Standing Committee G. II. Grim,
Hall Keeper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
From Harper.s Ferry.

HARrERis FERRY, FEE. l 1893.
Easter Sunday falls on the I'd Of
April this year. liz 1884 it Will come
on March 25tli, the last time in this
century that it viii fall on so early a
date.
Forty-six Republican members had
the moral courage to vote with the
majority of the Democrats to increase
the pension of the Mexican veterans.
The Populist and Alliance members
voted with the Democrats. There
are four old vets in this place who
will be benefited by the passage of
the bill.
A post Office has been established
in Bolivar, which has been very
much needed.
lake QuigIey has been frozen over
to the depth of fifteen inches, and ice
cut from it and shipped to Cumber-
land, Md. The young people have
also been afforded a healthy exer-
else skating on it. PATsEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
March 4th.

A meeting of the Cleveland and
Wilson Club will be held at the
Courthouse, Friday night, Febru-
airy 10th, at 7.3O O'Clock, for the
purpose of perfecting arrangements
to attend the Inauguration on March
4th, 1898. 1t is important that the
number of persons who expect to at
tend the ceremonies should be known
as early as possible, so that we can
arrange for special train, extra cars
and rates, and time of departure of
trains. Parties intending to go will
please give their names to Mr.. A. ID.
Barr, Secretary, at once.
j. c. HOLMES,
Feb. 9TH, 1898. President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
Personal Mention.

MIR. and Mrs. Charles N. Coleman
are at Mrs. Amanda G. Strider's.
Miss Mary Bippitt, of Berryviile
is the guest of AIRS. Floride Brown.
Col. B. d. Gibson has been con,
fined to.the house for several days
from sickness.
Mr.. VIM. Dyer, of Jonesburg,
Missouri, is visiting the family OF
MIR. Thos. Locke, near Summit
Point. AN
Miss Boggs LaBoyteaux and Miss
Sallie Scott, of Elizabeth, North Car
olina, are visiting the family of Mr..
6. A. LaBoyteaux.
L. A. Beall, formerly of Charles
Town, is to take charge of the New
York Produce Exchange Building
and Loan Association.
Braxton Davenport, son of Col. II.
B. Davenport, has been unanimously
elected President of the Senior Glass
at the University of West Virginia.
The attractive Miss Stuckey, of
Bunker Hill, is visiting the family
of Major j. Ogden Murray. and
gave the SPIRIT Office pleasant call
yesterday.
Baltimore papers note that Mrs.
Robert Earl, Miss Christine Chew,
Miss Anna Riddle, Miss Laura Ken
nedY and Miss Eliza Sappington
all of Charles Town, have
been visiting friends inn Baltimore.
Miss Meta@Jackson, of Frederick
county, Va, has been visiting the
Shaw and Miss Lulu Higfn-
hotham, near Whcatland. In few
days she will start south for an ex-
tended visit to her sister, Mrs. W.
B. Reed, who lives in Kingston Tenn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
Public Sales.

Tuesday, February I4.-.Flowing
Spring Farm and Mill Property, by
w. II. Trayers, Jos. Trapnell, A. G..
Wynkoop and +. w. Brown, Special
Commissioners.
Saturday. February 18.--House
and Lot in Bolivar, by F. w. Brown
and A. F. Davis, Special Commits
sioners.
Tuesday, February 2I.-Personal
Property, by WIN. Haycock.
Monday. FEB. 2O.-PersonaI Prop
erty, by John S. Castleman.
Friday, February Personal
Property, by B. f. johnson.
Tuesday, Feb %. -PersonaIP Prop
erty, by g. w. Lucas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
DISQUALIFICATION.

A novelty in the way of a charity
entertainment will be given by the
young ladies of the Junior Auxiliary
at the Parish Bnilding of the Episco-
pal Church on Monday, February
18th. The entertainment will COM
bine the pleasantest features of re-
ception and concert. There will be
both vocal and instrum entail music
by our favo=ite musicians, and light
refreshments will be served to all
who attend, without extra charge. A
thoroughly enjoyable evening can be
safely promised, and all are cor
daily invited. An admission of %
cents will be charged, the proceeds
to 90 to Foreign Missions and to
charities in our own community,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Owing to the fact so much Silver
was used to make up Worlds Fair
Souvenir Coins, Brown the Jeweler
feared some trouble and delay by
manufacturers in getting out his pop
ular John Brown and St Georges
Chapel Souvenir Spoon, therefore he
has advertised for Old Silver. If
you have any broken pieces of Sill
yer take them to his Jewellery Store
at once.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Gov. Waite, of Colorado, appointed
DIR. w. w. Rowan, of Ouray, that
State, an aide-de-camp upon his staff.
Col. Rowan is a native of this town,
and son of the late Capt. John w.
Rowon, after whom our Camp of Con-
federate Veterans is called. Col.
Rowan has several times been elected
mayor of Ouray, and perhaps, is now
the chief magistrate of that city.
.TFree Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

A large barn belonging to Mrs.
Sidney E. Miller, near Woodstock,
Virginia, was destroyed by fire on
the night of January 81. Four
horses, two COWS and twenty hogs
persisted in the flames. A lot of hay
and all the farming implements were
also burned. Loss about 81, 600
no insurance. Mrs. NJ. removed
from HaIItown, this county, two
years ago.-Free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

The County Court Yesterday,
before adjournment, broke the dead
lock on the election of County
Commissioner for Charles Town
district by the unanimous choice OF
Mr.. John 7. Colston for that posi-
ton. The selection is one of the
very best that could have been made,
and will give general satisfaction
We congratulate the Court on SO
happy solution of its difficulty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charles Town. Jefferson
county, w. Va, February 4, 1898:
Mr.. s. H. Baker, Morris W. Belt. Miss Ruth
Chapel, Mrs. Martha j. Clipp, Mr.. W. T.
son, Mr. Mead Ferguson, Miss Ada Jonson, Mir.
=. E. Laylander, Miss Fannie Morgan, Il.
Ramsey, John Roberts, Mr.. Reason Ii. Smith.
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to
the dead letter Office. Persons call
ing for them viii please say that they
are advertised
S. II. H1GINBoTHAM, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Rev. Scott f. Hershey, Phi. D.,
will give free lecture on IS Infidel-
ity" in Washington Hall next Mon
day evening. DIR. Hershey is the
pastor of the " Tabernacle" Pres
byterian Church in Washington City,
aud is an orator of extended reputa-
ton. The Richmond (Ind } PaUa-
dunn styles him g the rival of
Wendling," and other leading papers
speak of him in equally compliment
tarY terms.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
Church tens.

Rev. Mr.. Osburn, of New Jersey,
officiated in Zion Episcopal Church
on Sunday morning and evening.
The Baltimore Conference, NJ. E.
Church South, Bishop Key presiding,
will meet in Front Royal, Va. ,Mar.22.
The Baltimore Conference, NJ. E.
Church, Bishop Newman presiding,
will meet in Hagerstown, Md. /,
March /,
Rev. DIR. C. N. Campbell preached
in the Presbyterian church last Sun
day, Rev. Dir. Hopkins having gone
to Romney.
The Fourth Quarterly Meeting for
Jefferson Circuit, NJ. Z. Church
South, will he held March 4 and 5 {;
for Charles Town Staten March 5
and 6.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Mr.. Joseph II. yesterday has pur-
chased of Mr.. f. G.. Butler the west
ern portion of the old yesterday
property on West Congress street,
has torn down the small dwelling
thereon, and contracted with Messrs.
Lippitt to erect for him a neat and
comfortable two-story frame dwell
ling, to be completed by the 1st OF
Anril
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Capt. Geo. w. Chambers, of Har-
per's Ferry, has in his possession a
note from John Brown, written from
the engine house to him. Capt.
Chambers was mayor of the town at
the time of the Brown raid.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

4" Mount Pleasant" the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Shaw, was the
scene of a very pretty wedding Tues
day morning, January 31st, it being
the occasion of the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Rose, to Mr.. David
II. Walton, of Woodstock, Virginia.
The ceremony took place at 1920 a.
M, Rev. j. p. Stump, of the NJ. f.
Church South, officiating. The bride
was becominglY attired in travelling
suit of green broadcloth, trimmed
with fur, and carried Catherine Mer-
mat roses. After receiving the con-
gratulations of their friends and par
taking of an elegant luncheon, Mr..
and Mrs. Walton took the 1880
train, amid showers of rice.-1du.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

The friendly suit of Colonel H. B.
Davenport's estate VS.. the Improve
ment Company, to regain a clear
title, terminated last Friday in the
sale of the land, which was bought
by Col Davenport at $50 per acre.
E.AdUocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

DIR. a. P. Thomson is opening lots
for building purposes at Summit
Point, and some improvements are in
contemplation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

We acknowledge the courtesy of
an invitation to the marriage and re-
ception of Miss Sadie Harrison and
Mr.. Myer Palmhaum. Tuesday, Feb
ruary 14th, at 5 p. NJ, at 1897
Eleventh ST., S. E. Washington, D.
C. We do not enjoy the acquain-
lance of the bride-elect in this case,
but know Mr.. p. to be one of our
most popular and reliable business
men, and if he has exercised as good
taste in the selection of his '' vaIen-
tine" as lie has the reputation of dis
playing in the selection of fine goods,
he has, we doubt not, made wise
choice.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Mr.. Nelson R. Roberts, of Lee
town, has been elected director of
the Merchants and Farmers bank of
Martinsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
MoneY for Sale,

By Building Association No. 10, MoSDAI
NIeHT. FEBRUARY I3, 1925, at 1880, ut the Office
of CleOn Moore.
BY order of Board.
q. FRANK GALLAHER.
Feb. &. 1898. Scc'y and Treas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Harper's Ferry is to have two
uniformed policemen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Headquarters for Table Linens,
Towels, Bed Spreads, Laces, En-
broideries, &c., at NJ. PaImbaum &
Bros.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
Attention /! Everybody.

A al are aware Winter Is appro1citing. and
u II Is the season OF tic year that
UGDERw4RE. BOOTS &sHoRs.
AND GUN GOODS or NEARLY EVERY
are in demand. / invite all TO call aud cxain-
Inc tns stock before purchasing eiseshcre
October s. 1892 8 g. DALE5ARN-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChilbIains.
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. For sale
by all Druggists. MchS, '02-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Wanted, bright boy or girl in every town
to send us postal card asking for particulars
OF how, by little pleasant work. they can
earn bicycle, witch choice library,
without its costing them another cent. Box
10, Boston. Mass
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

Country Produce taken in exchange
for Goods at Fl. w. Rutherford's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07

The Improved Champion Binders and
Mowers Cap the Climax for Work, Easy Hand
ling aud Durability. Extras on hand for the
Champion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-07
oystere.

ETlHE undersigred VIII handle oysteFs byt
Il measure during the season, aud e prepared
fresh aud OF good quality.
Nov. &c, 1879. HENRY DUNN
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

thankfully we saw that it was being
crowded close to the eastern end Ofthe
dam.
"Give me the child and catch the
rOpem ~ Ben shouted.
Bentley understood, and, as the log
was drawn to the edge of the dam, he
studied Florence on her feet. and Ben
grasped her by one arm and her cloth
ing. Her father snatched at the rope
Once-twice-and, to our horror,
missed it. We saw his white face IL
second. and then the roaring water
carried him under.
We drew the plank in and lifted the
girl through the window. Bentley's
body recovered three miles below,
bruised and torn by its passage through
the rapids, but the face was uniDjured,
and looked scarcely more stony in
death than it had in life.
1t was quiet, self-pOsessed widow
who stood by his grave, but Florence
was frantic in her grief
To my wife, who had been her most
intimate friend, while she was with us,
Mrs. Bentley said:
81 did not love him. He never
cared for me. do not know why he
married me. Ny only brother forged
his name for $4,000. He said if ]
would be his wife Charlie should 60
free. | married him, and the world
never knew our disgrace. He never
cared for any living thing but Flor.
ence, and her he idOized. You see he
gave his life for her" ."
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

walk right in, gentlemen !" cheer
fully sang out the orator at the door of
the dime museum. "You can see our
entire show, smoke oil you please, con. .
verse with the fat woman and feed
peanuts to the monkeys-all for one
fifth of what it costs you to see the
Worlds Fair, and there amt no Co.
lumbar guards, and the pie at the
eatin' house round the corner is only
8 cents. ~ Chicago Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

When the late Mr.. JamIach, the
well known dealer in wild animals, lost
his second wife, a friend called upon
him to express his sympathy, and spoke
in the highest terms of the departed
Jamrach mOurnfully assented, Obser-
wing: Yes, she was an excellent
women. Unfortunately, however, she
did not take very kindly to the amin
ais. just imagine, she wouldn't even
allow the snakes to sleep in her bed
in the winter time p'-Tdgliche Ruads-
chGU.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

Postmas ter General Bissel has fl
nally abro gated his rule requiring
charges to be fled against Republican
Postmasters in order to accomplish
their removal. Hereafter fourth class
postmasters who have served four
years will be removed without any pre-
text or excuse, and members of Con.
gress are only required to file applica-
tions and make recommendations OF
Democrats who are desired as success
SOra
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21
A London Idea.

In certain London restaurants each
customer is allowed to make his or her
tea. The waitress lights the gas burner,
which is affixed to each table, and sets
thereon a silver kettle. Then she pre-
sents to the teamaker a silver caddy
divided into compartments and Offering
a choice of Souchong, Ceylon or green
tea. Any one who is compelled to drink
the lukewarm stuff called tea at res
taurAnts win appreciate the new idea
London Letter.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

Chicago is a fine city," said the
man who had been to the Worlds Fair.
but | must say that you meet with
some extraordinary adventures there.
One night l was out rather late and
lost my way. My watch had run down
l met a respectable-looking man and
said as politely as knew how: My
friend, have you a watch If you have
l should like to know the time "
And what did he do?" HE blew a
police whistle and ran away as hard as
he could go"- Washington Star.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21
Are You Insured.

If not, now is the time to provide
yourself and family with a bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rh@a Remedy as an insurance against
any serious results from an attack of
bowel complaint during the summer
months. It is almost certain to be
needed and should be procured at
once. No other remedy can take its
place or do it's work. % and so cen
bottles for sale by Ashcraft & Clifton
Smyrna, and 7. L. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21
4 small Doctor Bill.

Fifty cents is II small doctor bill, but
that is all it will cost you to cure any
ordinary case of rheumetism if you use
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Try it and
you will be surprised at the prompt
releit it affords. The first application
will quit the pain. 80 cent bottles for
sale by Ashcraft & Clifton Smyrna and
L. l.. Mason, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21
Short. Sharp and Snappy.

Verify, "it is a condition, not the
Ory," that cOnfronts the noble army of
office-seekers. To be kept out of Office
was bad enough, but to be shut out Of
even the privilege of going into the
White House to ask for office surely,
that is the acme Of misery. Well may
they cry
Woe, Woe, is me,
! cannot even Grover see.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

Congressman rushed to Washington
overjoyed by the announcement that
the order compelling charges to bepre-
ferred before fourth-elass pOstmasters
can be relieved was revoked. 1t is
now said that Fourth Assistant Post
master General Maxwell will use his
axe actively for the benefit of the
Democratic party.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines estate will
soon be squandered. Only six years ago
at her death it was valued at 1926, 900.
The contest over her will has already
exhausted $500 600 of that sum. The
lawyers will 500 have it all.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21
On Time.

First Commuter (at the ferry)-Our
train must have arrived on time this
morning.
Second Why do you think
so2
First Commuter-There is no boat in.
New York Weekly.
The ordinary folding fan is said to
have been invented in Japan, in the sew
enth century, by native artist, who
derived the idea from the way in which
the bat closes its wings.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

Already it has begun. 1t is an
nOunced from Chicago that an heiress
worth $4,000 has captured an impe-
cuniOus French nObleman. Look out
for a swarm of divorces IN two or three
wears.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21
In NIemnrv of CnInmhns.

A public library has been founded in
Panama in commemoration of the 400th
anniversary of the discovery of America.
Three hundred volumes were provided
to start the library, and 300 more were
donated by the Society Progresso del
Istmo.-New York Evening Sun.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

GeOrgia's watermelon crop covers
$4,000 acres. This statement gives the
funny man a chance to make Joke at
the expense of the truth. A good water
melon never makes an acher unless it
be in hog.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

A gentleman, under forty years of
age, whose hair was rapidly becoming
thin and gray, began the use of Ayers
Hair NigOr, aud in six months his hair
was restored to its natural color, and
even more than its former growth and
richness
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

"Tm sure you won't reject this con-
tributiOn," said the poet to the maga-
zine editor. What is its" asked the
latter severely. "An umbrella, with
my compliments"
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

The philanthropic people of Boston
rejoice with exceeding JOY because the
use of electric cars has relieved the
poor horses; but they continue to dock
their horses tails all the same.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

The severely conventional riding
habit has been dispensed with and the
one with dash of color in its makeup
has secured the smile of approval.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21
Highest OF all in Leavenng Power-Iatest u Govt Rcnot
RH!a':'!:I! q! Bssi9s BS%5ssy
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
lie Knew its Worth.

Dr. Dl. j. Davis is a prominent phy.
siclan OF Lewis, Cass county, Iowa, and
has been actively engaged in the Drac-
tice of medicine at that place for the
past thirty-fve years. On the 26 of
May in Des Moines, en- route to Chic
ago, he was suddenly taken with an
attack of diarrhea. Having sold
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy for the past seventeen
years, and knowing its reliability, he
procured % cent bottle, two doses of
which completely cured him. The ex.
cltement and change of water and diet
incident to travelling often produce a
diarrh9a. Every one should procure
a bottle of this Remedy before leaving
home. For sale by Ashcraft & Clifton
Smyrna, and Il. l.. Mason. CLAYTON.
a lie in the heart is no whittier than
it is in the horse trade.
The surest way to make a bad man
mad IS to tell him the truth about him.
self.
When you shake hands with a new
convert don't do it with the tips of
your fingers.
f@ere are men who have a creed a
rod long aud do business with IL short
yardslick.
1t IL doubtful If one man in a hum
dred goes to church praying for preach
ing that will hit him.
The reason that some people treat
God worse than they do their neigh.
bors IS because they think it is safer.
Give some people the power to move
mountains, and how soon they would
ruin the farms Of their neghbors.
The man who looks at his wife a,
though the moon was about to turn tc
blood when ever she asks him for "A
couple Of dollars is not likely to become
very eloquent in prayer at his family
alter Ram Horn.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

The Navy Department is setting
itself earnestly to the task OfprOcuring
submarine vessels to serve as defen-
ders of American interests on the coasts
and at sea.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

"Your college didn't distinguish it.
self this year, Mr.. Smart" mo, Miss
Bright. 1t was poor season for out
door sports"
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

Turks believe that women have no
souls, but you can't make a mischie-
vous boy with an impetuOus mother
believe that she has no sole.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

The United States has nearly two
hundred active geysers, not counting
the politicians, members of Congress
and legislators of Rhode Island.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

The kangaroo readily leaps from sixty
to seventy feet. The only rival of the
kangaroo is u woman who discovers a
mouse under her chair.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

The repeal of the Silver Purchase act
would avail nothing ii Congress should
give the country something worse
wildcat" banks, for instance.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21
Might Try 1t.

Mrs. Binks-Do you believe that story
about a young woman swallowing
razor?
Mr.. Binks-Well, l dunno. Perhaps
some one told her that razors were good
for the complexion.-Ne York Weekly.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

If the people will Just stay away for
a while it will bring the organized
robbers rOost on = mammoth scale, )" As
a Springfield, Ill.,, editor characlerlzes
the Worlds Fair as at present conduct
ed, to its senses. The same tactics VIII
also teach the railroad managers IA
needed lesson.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

Let bygones be bygOns," as the
philosophic man said wLO arrived at
Broad Street Station a minute after
his train had departed.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

Well, this is a topsy turvy age.
Here are some walters adopting a rule
not to accept tips.
Smyrna times., 1893-06-21

1t is all right for man to insist on
having his own way if he wonld only
take il and get move on.