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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-02-14
ESTRAY NOTICE,

Game to my ranch during the last
month the following described ami
mails, viz: One red steer with star in
forehead, branded JY on right hip
and blotched iron on left hip; ear
marks, square crop off left ear, I'M
der bit in right ear. Also two year
old spotted heifer, no ear marks; no
brands visible. | am feeding the
above animals. The owner can have
same by proving property and paying
all charges.
JOHN MURPHY.
Fort Hallecll, New. Feb. 7, 1894
film.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-02-14

The cheapest place to buy ready
;aade clothing is at REINHART's.
! ont buy suit till you see our
; rices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
As a Circulating Medium.

Here is an amusing account of traveller
who went many years ago to Mexico and
found the nstives using a strange kind Of
currency. Said he:
"In one Of the small towns bought some
lines aud gave the girl one dollar in pay
uent. BY way of change she returned me
inrty-nine piecrs OF soap the size of a small
i.cut looked At her in establishment
md she returned my look with equal sur
rise. when police officer, who had wit
messed the incident. FASTENED TO inform me
hat for small sums soap WAS legal tender in
uany portions OF the country.
II examined my change and found that
zach cake was stamped with the name Of
town and of manufacture authorized by
the government. The cakes of soap we're
worth three farihings each. Afterwsrd, in
my travel, frequently received similar
change. Many Of the cakes showed signs
# having been in the wash tub, but that !
discovered was not at all uncommon. Pro-
vidrd the stamp was not obliierated, the
.oap did not lose any value as currency
Occasionally a. man would borrow cake
# a friend. wash his hands and return it
with thanks. made use of my pieces more
than once in my bath and subsequently,
.pent them -Harper's MagasiRe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
4 Sagaciotts Oar.

There is in the city receiving hospital
cat with litter of small biItens. The fam
ily occupy corner at the lower end OF th'
padded cell cprridnr where the inlaniile ie
lines led an unevenlful lie until y,slrrd y
,hrrnoun. For weeks the mother i>ten,,
20 The irer zird vail Of the mentally inspl
vent, but her u;elrcI remained unimpairrd
Owing To Iby hrraking of II drain pipe "l
the lower end Of the c"rldIr The for wn.
literally -prinklrd with chloride of line -
D ie of the kilIen-. while playing about ni
t-r the maumrr i lis kind, rallied into lh
li-iniectaut aud got its coat filled with th
lime.
Alter cutting the ears of her oG,pring,'
,aid DR.. Berry, che mother undertook t.
make the toilet Of the liIile ones, but ac
quired a taste in her mouth that came nes'
causing nervous probation. Tears of sur
prise and regret stond in the eyes of tn,
wretchrd parent as The gazed su-pciousl,
Il the kitten Olce | thought she was ga
'ug to 'aint, but ,he is not that kind Of o.
CT. Iu.trad nf making lu.- the mother
,o-ed he patient until she fund spot FREE
from lime Then she iopk the kitlen in hri
rrelh. carried ii along the corridor Ia lli'
hospital proper, and lad it on the opeIaiiu.
able with IT, feet in the air.
"Without doubt that ola cat had conf
ence in the police surgeons and knew what
we were there for. She sat on the leather
pillow. looking first at the kitten then at the
instrument case, until broke down and
gave the kitten bath in the sink. Durinr
ihe operation the mother purred in a sati-
fed sort of WAY, and when | had finished
-he took her baby by the nape of the neck
.ave it couple Of shakes and Irut,ed bacl
to her home in the corridor" San Francis
60 E.r0miner.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Why Children Lie.

DR.. Nathan Oppenheim. in one of the
magazines, scientifically explain why chill.
dren lie"
have always thought that the little ro-
msncers should be gently dealt with, for
very often their "whops" are a mixture of
facts. dreams, imagination and the narrow
norzon natural to their limited experience.
child who won't attempt at times to
qurm out of trying situation must be
'her heavenly good or very stupid.
But do not knew exactly what to think
'fa litlle vixen of girl whose naughty
brother flew at her the Other day and bit her
IN the arm.
The mamma was from home and after n
lew moments the slight impression of the
bad brothers teeth began to fade away the
indignant and revengelul victim feared the
normity Of the ofiense might not be real.
z-d by belated parent, so every once in a
while she bit her-elf anew in the same place,
and 10y this means kept her dumb witness
~ fine glow. so was able TO produce quite
4 sensation when dinner time aad mamma
,rrived.
Papa aud had brother had spirited in
t.rvirw AZ bed time, and il was some days
o. fore the truth WA. discovered.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Tie Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.
JOHN A. WASHINGTON, Secretary.
Ohice. Gibson Building, Court-House yard
CharlestOwn.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County
~ Insurance in a safe Company al the actus
uost OF insurance, which Is much cheaper thar
the rates usually charged and keeps the none,
at home Good risks frcm responsible partie'
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrREc1oRs-Jos Trapnell, Henry b. Daven
port ] Garland Hurst. John W. Rider W. II
T. Lewis. r. Preston Chew VIM. l.. Wilson.
Eugene Baker, ;. W. Washington. Ii. l.. Snyder
William G.. Frazier, John II. little. Jacob
Melvin f. g. " Herr. isaac II. Strider
JOS TRAPNELL.............. ........ ......... President
II. B DAVENPORT. ......... ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMNlTTEE-J. G Hurst. Wm
H. r. Lewis Eugene Baker. Isaac II. StrideI
JOS rrapnell 5. W Washington.
Local -Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harpers Ferry-Chas +. Trail Shepherds
town.. 5. Fleming; Cbarlestown-Washing'
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Monrp in Chickens.

The Augu-,a Chronicle says: 1T j.
strange that more # our farmers d. not pa,
attention 20 chickens ~ money making
crnp. In the current issue Of the Agricul
urist Vulu,iA county poullryman give
iofnrmalion a,to the profits Of poultry. lie
started by invr.tin. 500 in the business.
aud keeps 800 fowls, that occupy an area Of
two acrrs. lie has contract with local
sroc,r- t. take hi> egg At , cent. each the
wear round He sells biz old stock in the
f,ll for 30 cents each. or ~ cents per poupd
In the spring he sells y"nng roo-ters Iw"
months Old for 25 or 30 cents each. lie
rai.es about 300 chickens each winter. save
one third of the best and sells the balance
lie ha- kept an accurate account Of hi-
pOul ~ business lor year,. and say. that his
nr, profit each year from egg alone J. s4iO
He dryotes about three hnurs each day Ia
hi- chickens Almost any of our out. Of tow
larmers could give couple oi acres 10 rai--
ing few hundred chickens of some gn' d
breed TIE larmer'- wife could take special
charge Of this Industry aud make several
hundred dollars year on 1t. It l. enter
iainmeur a. we'll a. employment. There l.
something fascinating in the work. We are
surprised That more farmers wives do not
engage in II.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Lightning Hot Drops
What a FunnY Namel
Very True, but II Kills AZ Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without RoIIef, There is No PAIL

Any man can take newspaper. It's the
cheape-t thing he can buy. II tins'ructs you
aud your wife and teaches your children
il come- 10 YOU every week rain or shine,
calm or torn. bringing you the bert news
81 the nrighbo,hood. M matter what hap
p-n- it enters your door a. a welcome friend,
full of SUNSHINE, cheer and welcome news !;
IL .hnrens the long summer days, and en-
liven. the long winter nights. u is your
advisor. your gossip and friend. No man
j. iu.r 1, his wife and children who does not
give them home paper to read Erchaage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Some C0siIu Slippers.

1T would surprise most people, said '
West. End boolmaker, ''to know of the hug
.ums which some of The rich ari-tncrac,
spend on shoes, and especially on slipper
OnIy the other day H countess, whose nam
/, familiar to every one, had pair of Zip
prrs made which were decorated in a piciur
pattern, like pair of worked slipper, witt
precious stones. these being larg ly rubirs.
rmerad-. aud diamonds TIE result wn'
exceedingly beautiful, but the cost was Over
e45OO.
There /, one accomplished workman il
London whose sole occupation is that "i
mounting fancy slipper. with j.wrl- Tl'
present DIwarvr ''uumess ~ X -- snm'
wears ago had male--her husband was the,
live aud give rh- onl-r-a pair of slipper
IN which ,he was t. appear ~ Cinderella NJ
fancy dress bali, given 10y the Duke %
IAnchr-t'r The slippers were one mas- a.
l,amoud., the alua Of The stones being con
,nIrrably over el2O0O whilr the cost OF
mounting them WA, upward of Gl5O.
a South American gentleman not long
since presented to - foreign singer, then j"
l. ,ndpn, pair Of slipper ornamrntrd with
two hu'trfa.e~ Of different patterns in pre-.
eiou' stones, the cat being nearly ca 900
But. in reality. il j. quite common thing
for slipper. oruamrntrd in gold threads aud
i-wrls an / valued ~ from one To- a th"usanf
guinea, 10 be supplitG and many bride
,n their honrymnons are furnished witt
even ordinary bont- -hoe- aud -lipp r t.
the value of goo or sn.'-Jelcs!ers Rerie0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20

The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
of New York, founded in 1898. has the rich-
,--t congregation of any church in the city.
The collection taken up on communion
Sunday of each month average. not les
than SIS 900. Cheeks fir sums ranging
from 81 600 To S5.0)O are not uncommon -
0 one Sunday in 1891 The plate had $40
600 deppIt~d on H. Within the last five
wears the total of voluntary contribution
fpr mission work, church maintenance and
mi-crllaneou, charities aggregated il cTcr-s
Of $3.50 900 Rev JOHN Hal, the pastor.
receives salary Of SIS 000 per annum.
which is swel-d bs presents from millionaire
members of hi. congregation. 10y beqne-is
and fee, to an un. qutri amount IL the
magnificent mHn>ion adjoining the church,
which the members nf the cIngregali "a
built At cp,t OF SIS 900, the venerable min
i.ter lives in opuence
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20

Nv stock of glass and queensware complete
and low priced at c. d. EBl'S, Hootf build'g.
Pride Of Virginia Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of sm king tobacco In
stock 40 g. ID. EBI'S, HOOi building.
Worcester Sauce Catsup, Horse Radish,
Queen Olives, Olive OIL POtted Ham aud
Tongue Sariiues. Lobster and salmon at Z. d.
EBY'S also stoneware all sizes from pint TO
eightga,lOu in size.
New Prunes, Eyaporated Apples and Apri-
cots. and Macaroui. Cheese and Colonial Flour
at G. d. EBNS. H0oa building.
Full line Laundry and TuiletSOap cheap, q.
A. and Fine salt by the sack. cheap, ut G.. ID.
EBY'S, Ho0F building.
Pure Mountain BUckwheat Flour, Francis
II Lesgett & Co.'S Mocha and Java Cotiee so.
a pound. at G.. ID. EBI ;, HoOH building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
oldest Temperance Society.

The o;dest temperance society in the
world j. the ab-taining commune OF Achly-
ka. in Siberia, all of whose members are
irict teetotalers every day in the year ex-
cppt one Regularly on the lst day Of Sep
tpmb,r. year after year, all the adult MEM
her. of the commune assemble i'm the parish
church, aud every one takes a solemn vow
before the altar to drink no wine, beer or
.pirt- "from the morrow" Of the following
lay for a whole year. The clause from the
morrow" j. introduced in order TO give them
reward for their virtues in the shape Of
whole day of drunken carnival. As soon
.. they leave the church they begin to in
,lulge in Bicchanalian drinking, which
continue. throughout the day, until neither
man nor woman in the village is sober
rhis j. naturally followed by considerable
physical suffering, and then by mental re-
morse. whereupon the penilent parish enters
upon it, twelvemonth of model sObriety, and
all live like the Recbabte,. Some students
imagine that this queer proceeding may be
a prehistoric tribual custom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20

An incident occurred on suburban cleo
tric car yesterday evening that caused a
,igh among The passengers. large man,
who evidently WA a native of the Emerald
lie. WAS seated aoput half way up the car.
Between his teeth va. halt smoked cigar,
which had long -incr gone out. Before The
m an had rd u many block. the lynKeyed
gentleman who a-,i.'s Alr L 'wry by ac;i' Z
n, Captain. pur--r. fir-t mate AMI piIo, Of the
car caught sight ol the cigar. II ha-trnrd
up the aisle aud tapped the brawny and wit
~ PASSENGER on the -hnu der. saying:
1T ynu want tn -mpke you will have to
move back rw seats"
"Oi don't want to smoke"
You are smoking"
90 am not
"Wrh -aid the conductor beginning to
lose hi- temper. ~ iook- like it. You've
got vaur cigar ia your mou.h."
"Y ,nug mn. I've z II uie fate in NE shoes,
but Oim not walkln'."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
S SPECIFICS.

Representing the following Companies
The old and reliable
ETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Hartford, Conn.
Giving the best results to policy holders, and
whi,h has IA larger amount at policies IN
Jefferson County than all other Life
Insurance Companies together.
Liverpool & London & Globe Of England.
Manchester Fire Assurance Co, OF Eng
land. and Scottish Union and National,
of &c, tlaud, the largest foreign
Cos doing business Ia America.
.ErNA. OF HARTFORD,
The largest ami most popular Fire Insurance
Company IN America
Peabody, of Wheeling, w. Va.
Jefferson. of Wheeling.
German Fire of Wheeling.
Fire and Marine OF Wheeling.
PHOENIX, OF Hartford
Virginia Fire and Marine, OF Richmond, Va
Georgia Home. oi Columbus, Ga.
Fire Association. OF Philadelphia, Pa.
Continental Of New York
JEFFERSUN 'OUNTY MUTUAL FIRE IN
SUkANCE COMPANY.
All losses promptly adjusted and paid at our
office.
Agents:
J. 5. FLEMING, ohepherdstowu, W. Va.
CHAS. T.. TRAIL, Harpers Ferry, " Va
A sworn statement of the conditions OF ali
Foreign Insurance Companies represented u
this Agency will be found al the Clerks Oihce
in compliance with the State laws.
We solicit a continuance of your patronage
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON q ALEXANDER.
February l3, 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Rnptnrc Cnrod az Homo.

II Won ,ufirr from rupture ia any Of lis
variou, forms, anu derire Ia be relieved, you
can learn how tn be- cured by naming this
paper and undressing f. IL MERRICK,
Huntington. W. Va lie will send iul
Particular free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20

When the benediction WAS pronounced
Tuesday night in the Methodist Church at
Oangeville, Pa 300 men, women, boys and
gir- who were present, found themselves
glued 20 their sest-. such q squirming,
twisting and ripping Of garments were never
before seen or heard Of in q church. The
people had gathered to witness debating
cnnie,t for gold medal. Unknown 10 those
present. the church trustees had few days
before hired janilor to yarnish all the pewS.
The heat got the stuff in good sticking con-
ditinn 80 that when the audience attempted
to rise and d part it held fast. About 900
worth Of clothing was ruined and many Of
those present declare they will bring suit for
damages Suit for damaged suits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
THE MILD POWER CURES.
HUM PH REYSS

DR.. Humphreys Specifies are scientifically
and carefully prepared Remedies. used for years
IN private practice and for over thirty years by
the people with entire success Every single
Specific spccl-l cure for the C.-easo named.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
POETR y.
ILOVED THEE ONCE, LOVE THEE
STILL.

loved thee once. 1--we thee still,
Try 10 forget thee as | will.
Peep in nv heart.
Like n puisonei dart.
Thy memory Fingers with many 4 thrill,
Manv thrill d many "A ihrob.
Many a sigh Snd amy spb
Many u weary. yearuiug cry
Tell me that love wi never die
ler time fl'w onward a. il will.
loved thee once. low" the >till
-Sh M on D0rc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20

when Baly was sic.,. we gave her cas.or.a.
When she was a Cad, SIS c.. j FOR Cas,oria.
When she bcca.,e ,:izs, she c,uas 10 Clstoria.
When sic h-d Children, she gavetaen Cas;or.a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
FdJfE

A great Ta1 die I. nations prile
A th' usan'l e IS in prose aud 'hyme
Spoke Of his intellect sublime
he greatest sttteSman of hi time
4 poor man died, with none beside.
No earthly pen traced ont his name,
Rut with a & lien pen afllme
An angel wrote it,-such is Fame!
Shannon DOrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
W'aMfed.

Wanted In exchange for Lumber ~ COZ iee' ,,
of OAK 10000 feet Of WALNUT and 900 ools
Of CORN. r,pp,1r
Dec T. 1892 W r. T. = AlfI ~ u
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Whitewashing.

The undersigned will do whitewashins upon
-sssonsble terms. and DO it we'll Address
'el''i'''' WM H. BRENT
,r..,s tsos Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
ForSale.

Window-sashes. blinds. doors etc. OF the
old Methodist Church Apply at tins ONCE
T.--e - fsQg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Shoe Shop

A- George vs. Yon'z has taken charge of
--f Sloe shop and viii make new work. or
-r Old promptly aud neatly.
J-'v 2. lso'. GEO Il. HAGLEY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Ice Cream.

The lee Cream Parlors of the undersigned
ara now open for the season. Ice Cream serV-
ed bv the saucer or sold by measure. and TAM
lilies or parties supplied ON short notice;
Mn, ie iSqi HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Just Received.

have just received a nice supply of Catsup,
Mustard and HOrseradish. Also Hayden S
Easter Dves,-four colors for cents.
W. s. MERCHANT.
Anil fe 1900
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
W BROWN
IrTORNEF 4TL4W,

5tu jefferson County, West Iigttia.
Attends ,o casesia the different Courts of West
Virginia and Maryland. Attention given 20
Pensions and an classes of Claims against the
r.. IS Government.
ss- Special attention to Collections.
Jam. id lSs4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
f. ENGLE
TrORNEY ATLAW.
WIN Fl. TRAvERS,
4TTORNET ATLAW,

cass9u J.fasou Co,n'y, Ws3 VUgiaia.
SID practice in the Courts of thisCounty ANA
,e adjoining Counties.
Once next door 90 0theresidCuCe OF Mrs. Max
re. and nearly opposite the Carter House.
November 25 1860.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
Buggy and Harness.

A TOP-BUGGY and HARNESS for sale
both Zoo good condition. Apply 40
Nav T. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
1ea-W sold together or separately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
STOPTHAT
HORRIBLE COUCH!
90 at once and get d bottle OF
PRIMLEY'S SPEEDY CURE,
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.

FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.
SHOULD YOU buy bottle and it does not
= giyesatislacyion ON the return OF theempty
bottle we will cheerfully refund the price paid
for it in other goods. Sold by G.. I. LIGHT.
DRIMLEY'S Sarsaparilla sold on the above
L plan by q. /. LIGhI'
DRIMLEY'S Iron and Wahoo Btters sold
i on the same plan by G. I. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-11-20
To Owners of Stock.

AN owners Of Horses, Cows, Hogs, Goats
OPP other live stock Within the Corporation of
Charles Town are hereby notified 90 keep the
same from roaming &c large within the cor
porate limits. as the law in regard thereto will
be strictly enforced.
GUSTAV BROWN,
June % 1894 Mayor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-02


lie was quito a decent fellow, with no fads to
speak about
Could converse on various topics without
wearing people out;
All tho girls just thought him charming, for
by nature he was fit
To I'll 2 social void, and soon became favor
ite.
In his clothing he was quiet and was voted
rather neat,
While, in fact, to some ris presence was rich
sartori@l treat;
In lis manner he was easy, and his bearing
was erect
Was an all round jolly fellow-and you never
would suspect
That within him there was growing, by de-
grees quite slow, bat sure,
a passion to transform him to q human carl
caturo,
But the virtues that enaoared him to his
friends ceased to exist
On the day he bought cycle and became BIZ
cyclist
For the glamour had come DER him, and he
hankored for the track,
With his feet upon the pedals and a hump upon
his back.
When perched upon the saddle for pleasant
little run
a proceeding, hs AYERS, replete with real
health giving fun
In this happy combination Of delightful pleas
ure pure,
4 healthful recreation, with spinal curvature
He is inminently threatened, while the figure
that ne cuts
All evidence Of pleasure most effectively re-
butts,
With neck craned DER the handle bar and
head jerked out of gear,
His eyes a-bulge, his mouth agape (such pos
lures rather queer)
With shoulder blades distorted, while his legs
are on the grind
And the balance Of his person is protruding
out behind.
When we see him in his 1abors, we reluctantly
refrain
From lending our compassion, for he seems to
be in pain,
But on second thought we snicker-the resem-
blance strikes US quick
To little five cent monkey, in commissions,
on its stick.
There is poetry Of motion, there is supp1eness
with grace,
While there's beauty in athletics that cannot
be married by pace.
Such desirable embodirnents unhappily
missed
In the writings and contortions of the ardent
bicyc1ist.
See it tearing down the roadway IT'S figure
crouched a-wheel,
Treading madly on the pedals with a wild
and frenzied zeal,
Doubled up just like a jackknife, with each
angle most acute.
On its sex our verdict hinges fine point in
AS the wriggling form untangles as it passes
in whirl,
If instead Of pants it's boomers, then we know
it is girl.
But our adjectives have failed Us, and in sore
and dismal doubt,
With feelings yet but half expressed and Ian
guage petered out,
Wen strike a classic fms and pronounce it in
fra dig
This merging of the gems man into a whirli-
Chicago Times Herald.