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The San Francisco call., 1896-11-12

The seal of William the Conqueror is
sad TO give the best authentic portrait of
Engiand's frst Norman King; equally as
good In its character is that of Edward the
CoDfessor inscribed on his seal.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-12

It is always a sure sign OF rain when
horses and cattle stretch their necks and
sniff the air for long time
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Personal.

Miss Hannah Howell has returned from
a visit to friends in Virgins.
Miss Campbell, of Lexing ton, Virginia, is
visiting Miss Margaret Timberlake and Mrs.
DR.. Luke.
Mr.. A. W. Cramer left yesterday to visit
his daughter, Mrs. Sherrard, at Alton, Nell
son county, Virginia.
Miss Grayson Vending came up from
Washington on Saturday, and is at Maple
hurst" with her mother and brother.
Mrs. Bowen, sister of Mrs. Rev. w. l..
Grayatt, and her daughter, Miss Mary, who
have been here for some months, left on
Monday for their home in Caroline county,
Va.
Rev. Dr. A. c. Hopkins left on Monday
to attend a meeting of the board of trustees
of the Union Theological Seminary at
Hampdeu-Siduey.
Miss Anna \. Gallaher came on Saturday
evening to mt. Paryo" for a few days visit
TO her brothers family. She will also spend
a day or two with Mrs. c. II. Gallaher and
family.
Miss Gertrude Lewis, who has been spend
ing The winter aud spring with her brother,
DR.. Joho Lewis, at Weston, has returned to
Q u54.- AZ this county. Her little nieces,
Misses Estelle and Jessie Lewis, accompan-
led her home aud are spending a few days
with their grandmother at The Glade"
Mr.. George d. Aisquith-whO has been
with Aisquith & Co. in the drug business
for a couple Of years-went before the State
Board Of Pharmacy last week, and passed
highly creditable mountaineering
high percentage. In Mr.. Cato Aisquith he
had an excellent preceptor.
Mrs. b d. Fleming of Fairmont, on her
return from a visit to her brother, F. j..
Mayors, of Stephens City, who has been in
South America, visited Mrs. A. NJ. Sheetz,
of this town. She also visited Clarke and
Berkeley counties. Mr.. Mayors will return
10 South America shortly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06
Highest Of all in Leavenng POwe-Latest us. Govt Report
Highest Of all in Leavening Power-Latest US Govt Report
@!a!!! RFsstd's
ARAOEgJTEEY PURE
ARSOEUTERY PURE

As there will be business of special i'm
portance, that cannot be deferred, to be con-
sidered and especially so with reference
to an acceptance of the invitation to visit
Richmond on the 90lh of June to witness
the ceremonies incident to the laying of the
cornerstone of the Jefferson Davis monu-
ment, aud also to participated in the 9th an
nual Reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans, John w. Rowan Camp will hold
a meeting on Thursday evening, May 18th,
at s O'Clock, at the courthouse. Every
member of the Camp is expected to be pres
ent, and all veterans Confederates, not men,
bers, are invited to be there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06
Notice to Housekeepers.

The undersigned gives notice to the citizens
in this vicinity that he will RENOVATE
FEATHER BEDS, holsters AND Pill
LOWS. Hair and Shuck Mattresses renovated
and made over Hair Clearly washed before
reupholstered. All mattresses made up in the
best style.
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED.
Sofas, Lounges and Chairs Reupholstered in
good stvle. Cane seats and backs put in chairs,
finished up with bordering around the seats.
l have had experience in this business for the
last twenty-three years. l can do all l adyer-
tise to do. Country produce taken for work
All work done very cheap. Place of business,
two doors west of Baptist Church, East Con-
gress street, Charles Town, w. Va.
THOMAS G. RUST.
March II, 1s96-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06
Church Notes

Until further notice evening services in
the Presbyterian Church will begin at s
o'clock
The anniversary of the BakertOn NJ. E.
Church, South, will take place on Sunday,
May oath.
Two persons were confirmed by Bishep
Peterkin in Zion (Episcopan Church on
Sunday morning.
Rev. C. c. wainwright. of the Free Bap-
list Church, baptized u persons in Evitts
Run Sunday afternoon.
The NJ. E. Church, South, Sunday-school
will soon be in possession of new library.
A committee is engaged making a selection
of books.
First quarterly meeting for Jefferson Cir
cult, NJ E. Church, South, May 16 and II ;
Charles Town, II and IS. The new presid-
ing elder, Rev. J. W. Duffy, is expected to
be present.
The Valley ConyOcation of the Episcopal
Church began its session in Shepherdstown
yesterday. Bishop Peterkin and Revs.
Grayatt and Chrisman left here yesterday
to be present there.
The Presbyterian Sunday-school has or
dered a new library. Messrs. Wright Den
ny and G. Frank Gallaher have been ap-
pointed superintendent and assistant super
intendent, respectively, of the school.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mayor Gustav Brown had placed in bis
confectionery store yesterday an Arctic Soda
Fountain from Tufts Boston mandatory
1t is one of the most costly and one OF the
handsomest made; is of black marble, beau
tifully veined with silver trimmings, ETC.
very elegant, and superb mirror,-the whole
seven feet high. The counter in front is Of
beautiful Italian marble. Nothing short oil
cut glass goblets will be in keeping with
the fountain.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mr.. J. Thornburg Kearney, well-known
farmer of Shepherdstown vicinity, died Sat
urday after short illness of pneumonia
aged sixty years. He was man OF most
excellent traits of character and was popu-
lar and greatly esteemed. He is survived
by his widow and four children-WalteI
and Robert, of this county, William s, o.
Illinois, and Mrs. Samuel r. Licklider, Of
Kearueysyille Mr.. Kearney was consist
ent member of the Southern Methods
Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

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
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
D1REcToRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Dayen-
port, ]. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. H..
T. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, H. L. Snyder
William C. Frazier, ohm H. little, Jacob s..
Melvin, E. G. w. Herr, Isaac II. Strider.
ISAAC II. STRIDER... ......... President.
H. B. DAVENPORT, ............ ........ Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMrTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
II. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
JOS Trapnell S. w. Washington.
LOCAL AGENrs.-Middleway G. Shirley;
Harpers Ferry-Chas E. Trail; Shepherds
town. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mr.. NJ. f. Brown is now occupying, for
Office purposes, rooms in the east wing OF
Mrs. NJ. V. Miller's residence-oPposite Mr..
Merchant residence. Hehas furnished them
elegantly. The young gentlemen employed
By him in canyassing the county and taking
orders for -four bins are active and success
full in securing many orders for an article
that is essential, almost, to good house
keeping.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

We are constantly on the lookout for eve
rything to make our soda water the best
Something which we know will please the
taste We are now serving the crushed
fruits strawberry, pineapple, raspberry at
our soda fountain. These are up to date
delicacies, call and try them, also coco cola
phosphates. LIGHT q WATSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Robt. E. Lee HiIdebrandt, late assistant
cashier in the Bank of Harper's Ferry, who
was arrested in Baltimore and brought to
this place on the charge of embezzling $3.50
of the banks funds, was taken before JUS
tice David Howell on Monday for hear
ing, which was postponed, aud he was sent
IN iqil
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06
Ereeuttre Committee Meeting.

CHARLES TowN w. VA, May 4, 1896.
There will be meeting of the Democratic
Executive Committee of Jefferson county
at the Courthouse in Charles Town, May
u, 1896, at . o'clock p. m. Important bus
mess. Full attendance requested.
JAS. ". STRIDER, JNO. NJ. DANIEL,
Secretary. Chairman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

William S. Kendrick, carpenter, of llO4
Eighth street northeast, Washington City,
was badly hurt in the head Monday after
noon by the fall of brick while he was at
work at the new postoffice building. The
wound was dressed at the Emergency Hos
pital. Mr.. K. was a resident of this town
several years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Lewis johnson, the young colored man
who was in Jail here charged with the rob-
berry of Mrs. Ballenger's house in Berkeley
county, pleaded guilty to the robbery in the
Berkeley circuit court, and was sentenced TO
six years in the penitentiary John Del
phia, of Shepberdstown, implicated by John
son. proved his Innocence and was released.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

The county court granted license for the
sale of spirituous liquors to five in Charles
Town, four in Harper's Ferry, and two in
Bolivar. Joseph l.. Eichelberger was ap-
pointed Justice of the Peace in Harper's
Ferry district, and Martin L. Eichelberger
same for Shepherdstown district.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

The w. Va. State Board OF Pharmacy
meets in Wheeling to-day. The Board is
composed of four members, one member
from each congressional district. Each one
of whom is q commissioner of pharmacy
DR.. j. w. Brown, of this town, is a member
of the board and is in attendance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mr.. Benjamin W Rodrick, of this town,
and Miss Grace Props, of Halltown, were
married on Wednesday last, in HagerstOwn,
at the residence of and by Rev. J, I. Spang-
Ter. The young couple came to Charles
Town in the evening and Immediately oc-
cupied the residence prepared for them on
the corner of Washington and West streets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

June 9th will be observed at Shepherds
town as Memorial Day. Capt. VIM. N. Nc
Donald, of Berryvile, is the chosen orator,
and Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins and Gen. II.
Kyd Douglas have also been invited to be
present aud deliver addresses. 1t is a trim
ity of old soldiers that can talk entertain
;rrlv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Hundreds of dead bass are found floating
in the Potomac, below WilliamspOrt, and it
is supposed that this wholesale destruction
is caused by pollution of the waters by the
pulp mill at Dam No. 6, where large guam
titles of saw dust is run into the river.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Survivors of Co, d, 18th Virginia Confed-
federate Cavalry, had a reunion at Moler's
this county, on Friday, aud it was an occa-
sion Of enjoyment and good fellowship that
amply repaid all who attended. OF the l5l
on the roster, 43 were present. A others
survive, but were not there. 81 had "cros-
ed over the river" The exercises were of
an entertaining character. Capt. Lee IL.
Moler made the address of welcome, which
was responded to by Maj Charles II. Knott
on behalf Of the company. Admirable adj
dresses, that were acceptable aud enthusiast
tically received were delivered by Col. r.
p. Chew aud Mr.. VIM. II. Wilson, son Of a
veteran cayalryman, POstmaster-General
Wilson. A delightful feature Of the after
noon was the singing of old war songs, aud
they ELECTED hearty applause aud an occa-
sional rebel yell Among those present
from abroad was Capt. Kearney, the gallant
commander of the company. The bounti-
ful dinner prepared by the ladies-the pro-
ceeds for the benefit of the proposed South
ern Battle Abbey enjoyed by the old
Confeds as if they had not had "a square
meal for three days"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

The county court began the fiscal term
on Monday The business before it will &C.
cupy the court all the days of the week,
probably. II anybody has an idea that the
Commissioners have a sihecure, let him
drop in and witness the proceedings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Maj A. W. Mcdonald, by card in the
Advocate, announces that for reasons en-
tirely personal, and not necessary to be made
public, he feels constrained to decline the
use of his name as a candidate for the Leg
islature
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Do you intend to annoy the insects this
spring? If you do we have the material,
such as gum camphor, moth balls, insect
powder, white helebore, London purple
bed bug poison and Paris green, at Aisquith
g Co.'S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

For every quarter in mans pocket there
are a dozen uses aud to use each one in
such way as to derive the greatest benefit
is a question every one must solve Tor him
self We believe, however, that no better
use could be made of one OF these quarters
than TO exchange it for bottle OF Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
a medicine every family should be provided
with For sale by Brown x Hooh, Drug
gists Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mr.. James Boylan will open meat store
in the room of Mr.. Jas. A. Thomas, adjoin-
ing Earnshaw & Dooley's tin and stove es-
adjustment, tomorrow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mr.. Luther Thompson, of Moler's, and
Miss Katie Derr daughter Of Mr.. ]. D.
Derr, of Uvilla, this county, were married
by Rev. c. H. Hockey in the Lutheran par
sonage at Shepherdstown, last Wednesday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

IFrOm T0Clnc Health JOurnaI,I
First, get a wife; second, be patient. You
may have great trials and perplexities in
your bushes, but do not therefore, carry to
your home cloudy or contracted brow
YRur wife may have trials, which, though
of less magnitude, may be hard for her to
bear. A kind word, tender look, will do
wonders in chasing from her brow all clouds
of glOOm.-TO this we would add always
keep bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy in the house. Il is the best and is sure
10 be needed sooner or later. Your wife
will then know that you really care for her
and wish TO protect her health. For sale by
Brown & Hoof, Druggists, Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Monday evening John Spinks, by fall
from a horse of Mr.. Hite Watson, broke G
bone in his wrist. Dr. c. T. Richardson
rendered the necessary attention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

The 175 acres of unimproved land belong
ing to Mr. Chas. Baylor, was sold on Friday
Mr.. Robert Shirley becoming the purchaser
at S25 per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

In Mayor Gustav Browns store window
was displayed last week magnificent spec
linen Of pen work by Mr. c. II. Walker, OF
Baltimore, in very elegant massive gilt
frame 45x40 inches, TO be presented by the
Independent Steam Fire Company of this
town to Mr.. @. b. Rouss, of New York. 1t
is the preamble and resolutions in ackuowl-
edgemeut Of the generous donations of Mr..
Rouss towards the erection of the Iudepen-
dent Fire Company Building, wherein is the
Rouss Memorial Hall in this town. This
exquisite bit of work will be a fit compan
iou.p piece to Others of like character that
adorn the walls Of Mr. Rousss mammoth
business house on Broadway or palatial res
idence on Fifth Avenue. It is a matter of
deep regret that Mr.. Rouss will not see it,
but having seen others, in the days gone by,
of rare beauty,-witnesses of appreciation OF
his good deeds,-he will be able with his
minds eye" to take in the excellence OF
this work of art the expression Of the re-
gard of grateful company of fire Iaddies. "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Miss BERTHE Mclaughlin has opened a
grocery store in the Hughes house on West
Washington street, corner above Mt. ParvO
Avenue
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06
Nh. Vim. OrudofI, formerly Of Shepherds

Mrs. VIM. Orudoh, formerly Of Shepherds
town. who lives near Pilot Grove, Mo, was
severely injured recently by being thrown
from carriage. The horses were fright
ened by a bicycle Mrs. Orndof IS sister
If Mr. Thomas Files near Kearneysville,
and mother Of Mrs Henrietta Sigler, oil
Shepherdstown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06
Dwelling House for Sale.

A Comfortable and Commodious Dwelling
House. located on Congress street, Charles
Town. for sale. 1t contains ten rooms and cell
lar. good spring water in house, and cistern in
ward and choice fruit bearing trees. For par
ticulars apply to
FAYETTE B. SOUDERS.
JuIv "a 1sq2-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

One hundred and twenty sheets of extra
quality writing paper and $50 of the best .
XXX envelopes for so cents, at Aisquith &
Co.'S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Examinations in the Primary Schools Tor
County Certificates will be held as follows
Charles Town, to-day May 9th Shep-
berdstown May S'h, beginning at a. m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Coopin sheep dip kills ticks, lice, scab,
and improves the wool, so cents package
at Aisquith & Co.'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

The Opera of Princess Ida will be render
ed at Hagerstown on May 9TH for the bene-
fit ofSt Johns Episcopal Church. For the
accommodation of those who desire to at
tend theOpera the Norfolk & Western Rail-
road Company will run a special train, leay-
ing Charles Town at $50 p. m. to Hagers-
town. at one fare for the round trip, from all
stations north of Charles Town. Excursion
lists will be returned by the regular train
leaving Hagerstown at 1901 a. m. Tickets
FOR the Opera will be on sale at Light x
Watson's drug store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mr.. Theodore Shugert has added brick
kitchen and bath room to his residence on
Samuel street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

fla small bottle of Shaker Digestive Cordial
does you no good don't buy large one.
prove all things hold fast that which Is
good" It's not good for everybody, only Tor
the thin, pale, sick, weak and weary. Fol-
those who cannot get fat or strong because
their stomachs do not work as they ought TO-
These are the people, millions OF them
whom Shaker Digestive Cordial will cure
Food makes strength, muscle, brain, blood,
energy-after it is digested. If not digested, 1t
will do you no good at all.
Shaker Digestive Cordial helps your stomach
to digest your food and cures indigestion per-
manently When you've tried small bottle
you can tell.
Sold by all druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mr.. d. p. Davis, a prominent liyeryman
and merchant Of Goshen, Va, has this to say
on the subject of rheumatism: 81 take
pleasure in recommending Chamberlain 5
Pain Balm for rheumatism, as l know from
personal experience that it will do all that
is claimed iori, A year ago this spring my
brother was laid up in bed with inhamma-
tory rheumatism and Suffering intensely
The first application Of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm eased the pain and the use Of one bot
tie completely cured him. For sale by
Brown & Hoof, Druggists Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Kayser patent finger tipped silk gloves
for sale aud warranted by NJ. Palmbaum &
Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mr. William Morris is having an addition
built to his Yelling on Washington and
Water streets
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

The barn upon the old VIM. G. Hardesty
homestead, now owned by Mr.. c. r. Har-
desty and occupied by Mr.. T, P. Hardesty,
together with corn house close by, was
destroyed by fire on Monday last. The
hands we're engaged at shearing sheep in the
barn at the time the fire was discovered
which was about one o'clock. A lot of hay,
some twenty heeces of wool and lot oil
gearing, &C., were destroyed. There was
but one horse in the stables and he was got
ten oat out with some difficulty. There was
also some corn in the crib which was con-
sumed.-Adrocqte Only few weeks have
gone by since Mr. Hardesty lost by fire
commodious barn, and other farm buildings
and valuable contents, on the Page farm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Mersss. w. W. aud J. w. Johnson have
done some nice painting at Mr.. J. 5. Eas-
terday's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

The house lately owned by Mr.. Frank
Welsh at Ripon has been purchased by Mr..
Stouffer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-05-06

Fine dimities and lawns, large assortment
Just received by NJ Palmbaum & Bro.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-07-22
Junxles of Guiana.

ri
The vegetation of the Guianas is a
devouring mass Of green, which steadily
encroaches, and is kept down only by
the ceaseless warfare Of one plant upon
another. A tree springs up and finds its
way to the top by its energy. It is no
sooner established than a parasite begins
to climb its trunk and lace itself around
the tree, until finally the grip Of the
parasite kills the tree, and both fall to
ruin and decay, leaving a space, which
is Immediately occupied by new forms.
To penetrate such Jungle is impessi-
BILE without the use Of machete and
a.. To keep path open requires COR
stant cutting. # you shoot bird or an
animal, it falls perhaps not more than
800 feet away. but it may require half
hour or an hour to reach it, and unless
you can shoot from canoe and can
drop the bird into the water as q rule
you cannot find your game after it is
killed. Words cannot describe the
beauty Of this mass Of green, vigorous
vegetation, nor can one comprehend the
difficulty Of conquering such q wilder
ness unless one has actually grappled
with il. ~ W. Nephew King IN Century.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-07-22
THE PoRTLAN ND VASE.

4 4 1Iasterpisos Tha - 1onE Puzzled fhs An.
ttquArfanss g lsnzolpe.
The anship ct the vase and
the material Of which i g composed
long exercised the ingennit ct some Of
the greatest antiq rians 70 Europe
Breval believed it to-. be chalcedony;
Bartoli Montf aucon and Others. sar-
8donyx; Count FeI, amethyst; De Ia
Chausse and Nilsson, agate, while
Vennti decided that it was paste.
Wedgwood's examination Of the vase
proved the last opinion to be the correct
one "A layer Of white glass had been
fused on dark blue BODY, the exquisite
figures being afterward produced ii this
layer BY cutting down Is the blne bv
/ hefgem engrayer, after the manner Of
real canoes Wedgwood also discovered
that the vase had at some time been
broken and repaired It was his opinion
that the head which formed the bottom
Of the vase was piece Of some other
work that had been cut down and in
serted in the place of the original bot
tom, which had probably been destroyed
at the time the vase itself was broken.
BY the autumn Of 1889 Wedgwood,
after many failures, had succeeded in
his arduous Undertaking, and the first
perfect copy, made in the famous jasper
ware. was finished. Several more copies
were subsequently made, though the