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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
out at Last.

"At one time in my early practice in
a country town." said dentist, the other
day, "there came to me very nervous
woman to have a tooth extracted. She
carried Oh so that | could scarcely get
her into the chair, and soon as | put the
foreeps near her mouth she screamed and
bounced about so that | couldn't do any
thing with her.
CATER two or three visits, each worse
than the other, suggested that should
take her to the nearest large town, where
dentist administered gas. Well the tooth
hurt SO, that at last she consented, and |
took her there, about twenty five miles by
rails.
81 went armed with pair Of forceps,
as a matter of habit, and when we got to
the place and she saw the gas bag and
other appliances, she bad the fdgets again
worse than before, and had to giveitup
and take her home. | was thoroughly
provoked, and much annoyed, but she bad
money and was paying for her foolishness,
so tried to restrain my feelings.
about ten miles out of town, and as
the train was going along about twenty
miles an hour, and she was holding her
jaw, and l was holding mine in the seat
beside her, we came into collision with
something on the line, the last thing |
knew we were rolling down an embank.
ment and being piled up in a very pro-
miscuous fashion.
Il don't know how it came about, but
| wasn't much hurt, and when my senses
were fully restored dragged my patient
out through a window, and laid her on
bank near by.
"She was pretty badly bruised, aud had
been knocked senseless, and as | was en-
deavoring TO restore her, brilliant
thought occurred to me.
The next moment had out my forceps.
and the next | had out the confounded
tooth. Two hours later one of the physi-
clans who had been summoned had re-
stored her to consciousness, and, as she
opened her eyes and saw me standing by
her side, she clapped her hand to her jaw
and exclaimed
ooh, doctor, knew it would be terri
BILE, but didn't think it would be so bad
as that. However, though, its out at
last"
"Then she went to sleep, and it was a
week before she knew the real facts of the
case"
odd she pay you anything extra ?"
asked the writer.
NO." smiled the dentist, "but the rail-
way company did-twenty.fye hundred
dollars-and | got half"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
POETR Y.
LOVERS STILL.

His hair as wintry snow is white;
Her trembling steps are slow;
His eyes have lost their merry light
Her cheeks their rosy glow.
Her hair had not its tints of gold:
His voire no JOYOUS thrill;
And yet though feeble, gray and old,
They re faithful lovers still,
Since they were we'd on lawn and lea,
Oft did the daisies blow,
And oft across the trackleSS sea
Did swallows come and go;
Oft were the forest branches bare
And in in gold arrayei,
OF did the lilies scent the air,
The roses bloom and fade.
They've had their share of hopes and fears,
Their share of bliss and bale,
Since first he whispered i'll her ears
A lovers tender tale;
Full many a thorn amid the flowers
Has lain upon their way;
They've had ther dull November hours,
As well had their days of May.
But firm and true through veal and woe,
Through change of time and scene,
Throvgh winters glom, through summer
glow,
Their faith and love have been
Together hand in hand they pass
Serenely down life's hill,
in hopes one grave in churcbyard grass
MAY hold them lovers still.
Chambers Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Specimen Gases.

5. II. Clifford, New Casse, Wis, was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheuma-
tism, his Stomach was disordered, his Liver
was affected to an alarming degree, appe-
tite fell away, and he was terribly reduced
in flesh and strength. Three bottle Of Eoc-
trio Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,, had
running sore on his leg of eight years
standing. Used three bottles Of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and his leg is sound aud well. John
Speaker, Catawba, o., had five large Fever
sores on his leg, doctors said he was incura-
BILE. One bottle Electric Bitters and one
box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en-
tireIy. Sold by Brown Hoof, Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Virsiuia fire. gress.
TERMS:
TERMS:
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fc9 Dollars Per ArHila y paid DC adUGace.
ns-The terms of advertising are, forasquare
one-inch) or less, one Dollar and Fifty Cents
or three insertions-larger ones IN the same
proportion Each continuance FIFTY Cents
hs-No advertisement to be considered by
the month or wear unless specified on the man
lscript, or previously agreed between the par
ties
lss- An advertisement not marked on the
copv for a specified number of insertions will
be continued until ordered out, and payment
will be exacted accordingly.
Ea- REGULAR ADvERrIs EMENTs.-IO avOiO
any misunderstanding on the part Of the an
nual advertisers it is proper 20 state distinctly
that their privilege only extends to their inn
mediate business. Real Estate, Legal or other
advertisements sent by them to be an addition
al charge and no variation.
Es-Obituary notices Of more than five lines
will be charged for
JOB WORK-Posters, Sale Bi.is, Circulars,
Car Is, etc, executed promptly, neatly and at
fair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
TIE BicycIe's Utiiity.

The announcement that the Postmaster
General has authorized Postmaster Hes
ing, at Chicago, to advance the funds ne
cessary 10 equip a portion Of the letter
carriers in the city with bicycles will
doubtless be the precursor Of a similar
proceeding in other large cities Of the
Union. The use Of the wheel is expected
toe xpedite the work of the carriers in the
outlaying districts of Chicago, and if the
plan works favorablyi it will doubtless lead
the way to the adoption in time of the
bicycle for general use by the letter car
riers Of the larger cities of the country.
Chicago, we believe, is the first city in
which the experiment is to be made by
the Postofice Department. The Western
Union Telegraph Company, however, in
many Of the large cities has already equip.
ped its messenger boys with bicycles, and
the experiment has resulted in greatly i'm
proved service The messenger boys in
Syracuse own their bicycles and the same
is true Of those in other cities. The use
Of the bicycle IN the transaction Of certain
kinds Of business is daily becoming more
general. The wheel, which was first re-
garded as an object of pleasure or Of Gu
riosity. is every day becoming more ne
cessity, for business as we'll as for health
and pleasure.
The growth Of the manufacture Of BIZ
cycles in this country has naturally been
enormous within the past two years, and
manufacturers have found a ready sale
for their products at renumerative prices.
There has been no dulIness in the bicycle
trade, whatever may be said Of other in
dustries. 30 great has the manufacturing
Of wheels become, that already the num-
Der manufactured annually 10 this coun-
try exceeds by more than fifty times the
number Of carriages and wagons con-
structed. The extent to which the man
facture Of bicycles will grow in the future
can hardly be acknowledgement
Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost Of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
al home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcroRs-Jos. Trapnen Henry B. Daven-
port J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider w. II.
+. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, Wm. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. W. Washington, II. L. Snyder
Charles P. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, f. G. W. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL............... ...... President.
II. B. DAVENPORT. ......... ........ Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoNMITTEE-J. G. Hurst VIM.
II. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell 5. W. Washington.
Harper's Ferry-Chas. f. Trail Shepherds
town.. 5. Fleming; Charlestown-WaShing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
1Hn,,schnId Trensrlre.

D. W. Fuller, of Canajoharie, y. Y, says
that he always keeps DR.. Kings Discovery
in his house AMI his family has always
found the very best results follow its use
that he would not be without 1t, II procur-
able. G.. A. Dykeman, Druggist, Catskill,
\. Y, says that DR.. Kings New Discovery
is undoubtedly the best Cough remedy
that he has used it in his family for eight
wears. and it has never failed TO do all that
is claimed for il. Why not try remedy
so long tried and tested Trial bottles free
at Brown q :Hoof's Drug Store. Regular
size soc aud Sl.O0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
EcitOn g..

You may puzzle long time over that
word before you tell how to pronounce it
Take the last end first and read backwards,
and you have the familiar word notice" "
Thus it might puzzle you to learn that
"Yrevocsid acidem Nedlog" cures incipi-
ent consumption and all scrofulsu, impuri-
ties of the blood, and is sure remedy for
piles skin, affections and al complaints due
to deranged liver Take the right hand end
of your title and read backwards and you
have the Golden Medical Discovery" the
famous preparation of DR.. Pierce, of Bafalo.
Get hold of disease by the right end, Don't
wait till the undertaken is the only man
that can do anything. &c. NJ. d." cures
consumption, lung scrofula, when taken in
the early stages of the disease.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14

The greatest natural wonder Of Ha-
vail, if not in the entire world, is Lake
Dana, or Dana lake, body Of molten
lava 10 miles in circumference. To the
sightseer the surface Of this wonderful
lake appears as if it were sea Of redhot
water dasbiDg against the cliffs which
surround it on all sides to height aver.
aging 100 feet. J. J. Williams Of Hon
olulu, who probably knows more about
the volcanic condition Of the island than
any other living man, says that "this
rushing. restless ,heaying lake Of boiling
fire never remains silent or calm for
single instant"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
TuBiOTS.

Fibroid, Ovarian aud many other forms
of tumors are cured by electrolysis and 9TH
er means without resort to the knife a. the
Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buff
falo, n Y. Only rarely it is necessary to
resort to Surgical Operation. Send 10 cents
for pamphlet and references. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, y. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Hats RenOrOted.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renovate
gentlemen's silk or felt hats promptly and at
moderate rates. Call at her residence, east side
of Charles street. south Of Congress.
May 3, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Just Received.

l have Just received a nice supply of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish Also Hayden S
Easter Dyes, -four cOlors for cents.
W. $. MERCHANT.
April 13. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
To Owners of Stock.

All owners of Horses, Cows. Hogs, Goats
or other live stock within the Corporation Of
Charles Town are hereby notified to keep the
same from roaming al large within the cor
porate limits. as the law in regard thereto Will
be strictly enforced.
GUSTAV BROWN,
Juue 21. 1884 Msybr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
Ice Cream.

The Ice Cream Parlors OF the undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream serv-
ed by the saucer OF sold by measure. and fam
lies or parties supplied on short notice
May I6 1904. HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
THE MILD POWER CURES.
VETE rim AIRY

CURES Feyers. Consestions. Inflammation.
A.A. Spinal Meningitis, Milk Fever.
Ii. B.-StrRins, Lameness, Rheumatism
G.. C.-Distempcr, Nasal Discharges.
ID. D.-BOts or Grubs, Worms.
+. E.-COughs, Heaves, Pneumonia.
T. F.-COlic or Gripes, Bellynche.
G.. G.-lIiscarringc, IemOrrhnges.
H.H.-Urinary and Kidney Diseases.
1. I.-Eruptive Diseases, Mango.
]. K.-Diseases Of Digestion.
Stable Case, with Specifies, Manual,
Vet cure OH and Medicator, $500
Price, Single Bottle (over 20 dosesl go
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
For Sale

Window-sashes, blinds, doors, etc, of the
o.d NethOdiAt Church. Apply at this Office.
June = 1903.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
W. BROWN,
~ GREEN
ATTORNEY ATL4W.

Cinles,gun jefferson County, West Virginia,
Nill practice i'm the Courts Of jefferson. Berke-
ley and Morgan counties M the United States
D.s.ric, Court at Martinsburg and i'm the Su-
preme Court Of Appeals of West Virginia.
Special attention 20 the collection Of claims,
and prompt remittances of the same.
Office opposite Courthouse.
Aug. Is. ls9O
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
A F. KENNEDY.
ATLAW
JIG. MOORE
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

BeryriHs. Clarke County, Vrrguuo,
and
L rnN- Arnnnr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14


Fire Insurance Company.
ETNA, OF HARTFORD,
the largest and most popular Fire Insurance
Co in America.
Etna Life Insurance Co, of Hartford,
Life and Academy.
Phoenix, of Hartford.
Virginia Fire and Marine, of Richmond
Georgia Home of Columbus, Ga.
Continental of New York.
Peabody, of Wheeling.
German, of Wheeling.
Jefferson, of Wheeling.
Fire and Marine, of Wheeling.
Manchester Fire ms Co., of England.
Liverpool and London and Globe, of England,
the largest foreign Company doing business in
America.
Fire Association, of Philadelphia.
Hamburg Bremen Fire ms Co., Of Germany
AGENTS:
is. FLEMING, Shepherdstown
JAS. w. LEAGUE, Middleway.
CHAS. H. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry.
A sworn statement OF the conditions of all
Foreign Insurance Companies represented in
this Agency will be found at the Clerks Office,
in compliance with State laws. All losses
promptly adjusted and paid at our office.
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER,
February y, 1855
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14
ATTORNEY ATL4W.

C1LEON MOORE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14

Country produce taken in exchange for
goods I solicit a share Of the public patron
age Respectfully,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-14

April13 1892.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-11-29

IT, person who became famous III the
uuals cf America as The Man With
the Branded Hand was a Captain Jon
altman Walker He was born at Lar
wiek. Ma,s., III 1899, and died at LAKE
Harhar. Mich, on April 20, 1873. On
jun 90, 1871, he attempted to steal
seven slaves from the coast Of Florida,
the intention bong to take them to Mas
sslu. IN thu British island Of NcW Proyi-
dente. When only short distance out,
he was uyertaken and captured by the
slaop Catherine and taken back to key
Wrst. At that place be VI as kept in jail
until he could be removed 10 Pensacola,
where new trial WAS given. He was
sentenced to prison and chained by II
chain and riu5 bolt He WAS kept for
-one time imprisoned i'll that manner,
on until the time arrived to carry out Il
further sentence, which read Is follows:
"One hour in the pillory, pelted with
unnerchantablccggs one year IN prison
for each slave stolen; 5000 III money for
each slave, and all costs and To be
branded upon tho right hand with the
letters : = slave ,tcalcr) BY a red
hot branding iron.
That he lived through all this Is at
fested by the fact that it has only been
Is years since his death. st. Louis Re.
public
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-11-29
LAST USE OF ARMOR.


In January. 1893. at the tawn Of
3aaiJ5 -. fas Abrrzl. tb.u held by
..z,.5..., t.o t.....t. tr..ry rho
d.. 49,. an5
/,
tiiaaSh Thy NV" ou' y IN
French, IL 8 a5ht 'hu'H 10 give serious
trouble. lhsH even arpVe the I'll II
into ihe inri ana mad" ronaN To- nom
hard then with heavy guns. Inc ieheh
WIZ III an awkward position
Boaleft, IN Hlil''r az ar'l4H ~ Iail=
taehlng his brains ior Oh, means ei sena.
lhg adt men I" spike inc guns GA I'M
elaeis, unaef ti' iI' 81 the ll-uIs' III
ffaa the hei-ihafluH u"u>' s. 9u'l''. ny
rem inferred i.i'i A' ma" son III M
magazine som Il" p'i'' al Ii''i' an.
he Iiafassd Il" my "h'iN'I li''te4'''
10y III H. Nm ''ui' MOI 1"ia 'ul 's.i''
WIN III uIliN "N''r 'I'' Iilu5h' ~
IRE. i. -.7t l"-'ih'r - '"IHpi' IT, sei's
ana dressed '"t ~ sui'ii'I' anu - ma
alst7 thu. -'.'f'iiE NlR Inc H. IT, II i.
Aaih,a Al Il 'il'lH H"uI .ii' r'i I'm
iih.a TIE eefsft" way aga nom 'ii'Iise
ana ron I'M iort ol'n,' " 9''a'1 mr.
a inushftiA anu 81 "IlHI'Iy "l 'H' I'M
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-11-29
Boston Produce Markets.

PoULTHY-Tnore is positively supply
OF turkeys on the market, and value, are g., e.
The total receipts Of poultry yesterday We're
49, pkgs, same day last year, J2IS pkg. Inc
weather Is favorable to be sure, and tnlS Is all
that has prevented II bld break in prices As
II Is the market Is AIRY sustained. Fresh
western turkeys are quoted at Snl2c, with
considerable sales at Lei northern and
fancy, lgdl5c; fresh chir"ens, Val@c;
northern AID fancy, l2H loo: iowls, oD
loci geese, lVCGl5c; ducks, LEdllc Tin
booths are many Of tncm up outside oi
the markets, ana the Thar -iving poultry
trade may be SAID to have larry begun. Al
these booths and stalls very fair birds aru seiI
ing at lie at retail, with common stock at loo
Inside the markets the range was l4gl6c Tor
good stock, while fancy brought l6Ol5c. Ii the
weather continues cool the prices ara hKsiy
to be fairly su ,taned Dut warm and Ia -
weather before thursday will hurt the ma tt,t
very mucu. 1t Is expressed by TIA Sc IN the
true that 1t VIII be Drtunttr # PRESENT prlt rs
are sustained through the Thank g.vmg iras.l !,
Notwithstanding that these prices ar very
low.
BEEF-Bcef sold fairly well, considering the
conditions IF the market, bat pro - are not
very firm: Chuic" to fancy steers, w &C :
prime, I Sc; gaol, Gus ec; light, tc, ex1.d
heavy hlnds, Ii 2dl-c; goo =, IL; h..ul, -
fn!ic. heavy fvrr-, JAGc llgnt 1ic. back =
b use; rattles, 8 "a &c; chuck, "a e, rounds
6gs1sc, Pumps, s'.'gl1'2r; ramps and lo,ns
l0Nlso; short ribs oHlAc; IONS, logic.
HAy-Hay l. larry -trady, with STRAW quiet
Bran is very steady HAY, Sltdl5; very choice,
sl5 5yGl6, straw, ~ oUglJ 10; uat straw, s. a.;
- a. 7,is m a ,in,, x 81 IN
~ ~ - 40 ,.r,md ,v,.',t s, '.t ~" -
m,'d 81 ,, 10 arrive, and 81 Il t,,. s,',t
~ a., ,u,,. ,Sn MifrrnUsN Nuftnnu nfi,d l,,,l.
- n, .i,,. ,,,,v,n"ut I7t ~
M nri,..i Snrina, nnhs haila 80 ct5,..,
49, y, n ante vrnrIin'," r.
o,s1. 80 bi4,,. - 49, f. -,
Cl" o,at,.rn vnnl ,pmi e.. ,,n5,,'nn T.,
htrsr. HtiVhtons and fancy ntllr s.s'1
Or ,,,,au 'rht nntatn mil, i ,i
,,.;.o i,tti' cl,n,,. Wn1Itpm ,nd A.. ,,.'''i
Ir,n aSa,,. New UnmnIbir NJ, a. -. 'N
n,d ,,5h,t,, 5fg6r bntnir rd ~. !,
I'M r!" and win" k5r. V}r',,,i -
s s"',ii., H',,' - 1395 - ''i7sa
~ 1nyynr,,,.a ~ st.,dv o,t,,.,..i :; 49,,
,d L,i,, driod ,.nrn;yn.oi ~ at - ''
c e :, ~ Hi hny meal ST hI IL Nj, It,
o. Iatd ~ 55,GV "a yr,,,nd NH Ill u - f
s "a W. IA - bb en- n,r "i 81 3a "a
neal, ro, e. asn9 "a =, ~ 20 -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-11-29
The Poverty Of the Honapartes.

Some time before the death of his ia
ther General Marhouf had married, and
the pecunialy supplies to his boy friend
seem after that event to have stopped
Nine de Bonaparto was left with four
infant children, the youngest, jerome,
but 3 months old Their greatunclo,
Lucien, the arehdcacon, was kind, and
Joseph, abandoning all his ambitions,
returned to be- if possible, the support
of the family Napoleons poverty was
therefore no longer relative or imagina-
~, but II al and hard Drawing moro
closely than ever within himself, he be
came still more ardent reader and stu
dent, dovoting himself with an indus
try akin topassion to the works of Rous-
seau, the poison of whose political doc
trines instilled itself with fiery and
grateful stings into the thin, cold blood
of the unhappy cadet. Professor Sloane
in Century.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-11-29
MADE MAN AND WIFE.


ST PETERs0CRG, Nov 27.-Gzar Mich
olas II was married yesterday afternoon
In the chapel Of the Winter palace 10
Princess Allx Of Hcssc- Darmstadt. The
newly married couple called N the Calhe.
dral of knzan on their way back TO | g
Anitchkor palace for the purpose OF in.
voking the blessing of he Almighty atfer
their marriage and In order TO kiss The
miraculous image of Our Lady of knz II.
They then resumed their return journey
back to the Anitchkotf palace.
When the newly welded pair arrived at
the Anitchkon paIdc' they We're ~
coined by the Dowagrr Czarina, who hui
preceded them for thl, purpose
Later the car and czarina accompanied
by Grand Duchess Olga, youngest sister al
the car, appeared at the window of tn
palace overlooking the Newski prospect
HIRE they stood for Is minutes bowling re-
peatedly in response tp the acclhmati9n-
Of the multitude gathered outside the pal
ace
The cars manifesto was ISSUED last
night. His majesty, IN honor of his MIR
riagc, RENTS various debts to the crown
including the repayment of the grant,
made to peasant, ON account OF the
famines. He also wholly RENTS all ar
rears of the taxes and fines, and initigat =
or shortcns sentence, of Imprisonment,
police supervision and deportation at hard
labor The prosecution for treason Of oil
Tenders who have remained undiscovered
for 10 years will be abandoned
The indulgcnces to political prisoners
will be decided upon after n report has
been submitted to the car by TIN. minister
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-11-29
A STICK OF LlCORICE.
Where the Plant Grows H How 1t Is
Prepared For Consumption.

Where the Plant Grows % How 1t Is
Prepared For Consumption.
Black licorice is made from the juice
of the leorice plant, mixed with starch
to prevent it from melting in hot wealth
er The licoTice plant grows for the
most part on the banks Of the Ti2ris
and Euphyates rivers, which flow
through immense trccless prairies of un-
cultivated land. The climate Of these
great plains is variable. Half the year
it is mild and pleasant, but for three
months it is very cold, and for three
months in summer hot winds sweep
across the country, raising the tempera-
ture to 10I degrees for weeks at time
The licorice plant is shrub three
feet high and grows without cultiva-
ton in situations where its roots can
reach the water. The usual time of col
lecting is the winter, but roots are dug
all the year round. At first the root is
full of water and must be allowed to
dry, Il process which takes nearly a
year. 1t is then cut into small pieces,
from six inches to "A foot long The good
ana sounu pieces are kcpt, anu thc ioI-
ten ones are used for firowood. The lie
orice is then taken in native river boats
of Bassora, whence it is shipped III
pressed bales to London.
As the valley of the Euphrates CON
tanned one of the earliest civilizations
in the world, it is probable that licorice
is about the oldest confectiou eXtant,
and that the taste which pleases nearly
all children today, was familiar to the
little brown boys and girls of Babylon
and Nineveh 5000 years ago Pitts
burg Dispatch.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-11-29

A few years ago hoX containing owe
900 guineas was found under the stol
leading into Il bedroom in Il Duoli
house.
1t must have lain there nearly Il cln
fury and was only discovered ON lag
off, the floor being tal,cn up during II
pairs
Numbers Of people must have fire
quently passed over the step Wilhrui
the remotest idea that such a yaluahi,
object lay concealed under it. --Londui
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