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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
Y. NJ. B. F. T. A.

The Advocate copies our notice of the
recent trial here of the Deering Corn
Harvester, and says:
On Thursday there was another exhibition
of this Corn Harvester, with a bundle carrier
attachment. The editor of the ADVOCATE by
invitation witnessed the working of the ma
chine The corn was delivered to the binder
in good shape and was well bound in bum
dies, in such way as to render it unneces-
sary to cut the band to shuck the corn. The
carrier will hold two of these bundles and
discharges them on the binding OF the third
sheaf The machine handles corn, with
facility, leaning towards it or lying at right
angles from its course. To test its operation
in corn leaning, Immediately from it, we
bent a number of stalks, to an angle of
about ninety degrees, Immediately from it,
this it also took up with equal facility, leav-
ing not a single stalk. The long talked of
Corn Harvester has come to stay. Year
after year it will be improved and simplifed,
lust as was the Wheat Harvester, until it
reaches perfection. We are very free to
avow that there are very unfrequent in
stances in which this machine will not do
its work and do it we'll
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
Death of Mr. Barney LLOYD.

Mr.. Barney Lloyd, one of the oldest and
best-known citizens of this place, died at
$50 o'clock Wednesday night at the resi-
dence of Mr.. George w. NARROW, three miles
southeast of this place. Mr.. LLOYD was a
bachelor, and was born in Jefferson county
August 10, 1921, being seventy-siX years of
age. He was attacked with dropsy about a
year ago, since which time he has been
gradually declining. For the last month he
has been confined to his bed. Mr.. Lloyd
was a carpenter by trade and an old-time
person in his tastes and habi s. Scrupulous-
ly honest and exact in his dealings, he was
highly respected by all who knew him. He
was the last member of large family, and
leaves no relatives in this place He has
cousins residing in Somerset and York coun-
ties, Pa. The funeral occurred from his
late residence in this city OH Friday at
1880. Services were conducted by Rev. A.
C. Hopkins and the remains were inferred
in the Episcopal burying grounds.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Messrs. Diehl & Bro, marble and
granite workers of this place, have been
putting up a number of pieces of esPeci-
ally fine work lately-notably statue
over the grave of Ada, daughter of Mr..
Geo. NJ. Knott, in Elmwood Cemetery at
Shepherdstown granite monument to
Mr.. A NJ SPoncellor, in Lutheran GEM
etery at Bolivar; a heavy granite tablet
in Mount Hebron Cemetery at Winches-
ter; and fine large granite monument
in Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington City.
In beauty of design and artistic execu-
ton, at reasonable rates, the work of our
enterprising townsmen will compare ia
vorably with that turned out anywhere,
and this is best attested by the important
orders given them from points remote as
well as at home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
Church Items.

Rev. DR.. C. N. Campbell preached at
Halltown Sunday afternoon.
Rev. ]. w. Tongue preached in the NJ.
E. Church South Sunday morning.
Services in ST. james Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 18th Sunday of
each month, at 1880 a, m.
There will be a called meeting of Win
chester Preabytery held in Charles Town
on Monday morning, 9th instant.
The second annual meeting of the
Winchester District Epworth League
Conference, M E. Church South, will be
held at Stephens City, September IS. 90
and so.
The last meeting of the old Valley Con-
vocation will be held in Grace P. E.
Church, Middleway, October 4 to 8. The
Introductory serinan will be preached by
the Dean, Rev c. w. Gibbons, October
4, at 7.3o P. m.
The cornerstone laying of the new
Lutheran Church at Uvilla, to suit the
convenience of speakers, has been de-
ferred until Saturday, September a5th.
The old stone will be relaid with appro-
pirate ceremonies at 1890 a. M, and the
new stone at p. m. Dinner will be
served on the grounds, and refreshments
by the ladies of the church.
The Jefferson County Sunday School
Convention will be held at Shenandoah
Junction, Friday and Saturday, October
20 and %. On the night of the 22nd a
Sunday School Mass Meeting will be held
in the Casino at Dufields. Among the
number of noted Sunday School Workers
who will attend the convention will be
Miss Elbertine Robertson and Fourth
Assistant Postmaster-GeneralB riston, of
Washington, D. c.. and Mr.. T. F. Wurts,
of the American Sunday School Union,
Philadelphia,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Sick poison is n poison which makes you
sick. it comes from the stomach. The stomach
makes it out of uudigestcd food.
The blood gets it and taints the whole bod y
with it, That's the way of it.
The way to be rid of it is to look to your di-
gestiOu.
If your food is all properly digested there
will he none left in the stomach TO make sick
poison out of.
II your stomach is too weak to see to thi:
properly by itself help it along with few
doses of Shaker Digestive Cordial.
That's the cure of it.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is n delicious
hcalthful, tonic cordial made of pure medici
nal plants, herbs and wine.
Ii positively cures Indigestion and prevents
the formation of sick poison.
Sold by druggists price so cents to Sl.OC
per bottle
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
The RESIGNATION of Mayor Brown, a!

The resignation of Mayor Brown, as
noticed elsewhere, is q matter of univer-
sal regret. Mr.. B. has been public ser
want of the corporation since Iss4-serv-
ing four years as councilman, and from
1883 to the present time as mayor. A
more faithful and conscientious official
no town has ever had. His i'll health is
a public calamity, and the entire COM
munity will heartily join in the ardent
hope that a release from the arduous du-
ties heretofore imposed upon him will
aid in restoring our popular and public
spirited fellow townsman to the excellent
good health which he has so long en-
joyed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
WheatIand Items.
Sept 81.

Mr. Edward Hutchinson, of Baltimore, Md,
and Miss Alice c. Wilson, of Fairfield Rock
bridge county, Va, are visiting the family of
Mr.. Adam Young, at ':Cool Spring"
Mrs. W. a. Albin returned home last week,
after weeks visit to her parents at Wick
life, Va,
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Dubles, Mcssrs. L. R.
Huyett, Burns aud Herman, attended the
fair in Winchester last week.
Mr.. Lee Young. of Woodstock, Va, visited
his parents last week, Mr.. and Mrs. Young,
at "a Cool Spring"
Mrs. W. A. Shaw, of White Post, Va, and
her daughter, Mrs. P. A. Rohrbaugh, of
Wichita, Kan, is visiting friends here this
week.
Mr.. j. w. Locke, of Charles Town, visited
Mr.. s. II. Higinbotham last week.
Mrs. John C. Burns of Charles Town. visited
the Misses Ely last week, at g Conway"
Miss Lena Gordon visited her uncle, Mr.,
Harry Bane last week.
Miss Clara Griffith is visiting friends in
Maryland.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Jell Hook, of Briggs, Va, is
visiting Mr.. II, A. Lockharts family.
Mr.. ]. r. Hook and wife, of Briggs, Va,
spent several days with his sister, Mrs. II. A.
Lockhart.
Mr.. Lockhart cut stalk of corn from his
field Saturday last that measured the enor-
nous height of 10 feet
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
Back from the Grave

We cannot come, but often stay our
progress thither- Disease like everything else
must have beginning. All chronic maladics
tend to shorten life. and render it Il species
of martydom while they last. Malaria. kidney
complaint chronic indigestion, rheumatism
all have small beginnings and maybe stayed at
the outset with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,-
This excellent ionic and Alternative is adapted
alike to the prevention of disorders of the sys-
TEN and to their removal and its early use
cannot be too strongly advocated. To renew
surer and plcasarter means than the Bitters-
the effects of overwork aud exhaustion men
tai or physical, are coun,cracted by it and the
busy merchant the tired clerk or operative,
and the broin weary student, author or news
paper man, derive from it presen trelief and
future cnergy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Mrs. Minnie Willingham, widow of the
late James Willingham, died at the resi-
dence of her brother-in-law, Mr.. Max.
Boxwell, on the east side of Charles Town,
on Friday night last, after lingering
illness of consumption, aged about rs
years. Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. DR.. Rumsey Smithson, were held at
the residence of Mr.. Boxwell Sunday
morning, after which the remains were
inferred in Elmwood Cemetery at SheP-
herdStnNn
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

A dramatic and musical entertainment
will be given at Hotel Powhatan this
(Tuesday) evening, with most attractive
program There will be music by piano,
violin and voice. A charming young
lady will give several violin solos. Some
clever dialect recitations by well-known
talent. A selection from THE Hunch-
back, by guests of the Powhatan, who
have been carefully coached by Judith
Muse, of Days Company, followed by a
most amusing dance, called the - Bethany
Lancers" As the proceeds of the enter
tainment will be devoted to the charities
of Charles Town-including the Noun
tain Mission, the Winter Poor fund and
Reading Room-it is trusted that this eff
fort on the part of strangers will be re-
warded with a large and appreciative
audience, most enjoyable evening being
assured. Admission 25 cts; children Is
cts.-to be paid at door. Dancing tofol-
low entertainment,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Mr.. Richard Hardesty, an old gentle
man residing near Shenandoah Junction,
was struck by the step of moving pas
senger car at the N. & w. station at this
place Saturday morning, and his hand
severely lacerated. The shock Frustrated
him to dangerous extent for short
while, but he soon rallied and was able
to board the train and so to the Junction.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

a supposed mad dog, "a small brindle
Scotch terrier,) we are informed, was on
the rampage Thursday night, and bit a
number of dogs in the Dufields and
Shenandoah Junction neighborhoods,
killing one dog at the latter place. A
dog of Mr.. Jacob Heidwohl, showing
signs of what was thought to be rabies af.
ter being bitten, was killed by Mr.. Held
,uph1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

All persons interesting in the organiza-
ton of a county fair association are re-
quested to meet at the Firemen's Hall in
the Rouss Memorial building on Friday
afternoon October s. at 2:3o o'clock.
Let there be a full attendance, especially
of our farmers and business men, who
should all take a deep interest in the
enterprise
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
Wheels for Hire

The undersigned has received supply o
Elegant New Bicycles. Cboth for ladies anC
gcutlcnen.) which he is prepared to hire n
the rate of 20 cts for the first hour. Is cts. fo
the second and 10 cts. for each additions
hour. WEI also give lessons in bicycle riding
at reasonable rates. Residence on West Con
gross street near Gas Works
Aug. BIN. JAMES W, POOLE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

The late Barney LLOYD dev1ses all his
property, real and personal, except a
house and lot on South George street, to
Mrs Catherine NARROW, wife of Mr.
George W. NARROW, and their two
daughters, Mary and Nancy, in equal
shares. The house aud lot on S. George
street, valued at So, 500, he devises to ].
F. Engle. The will does not appoint an
executor His estate is valued at SI5, ooo
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
Oficea Charles Town, Jefferson county
w. Va, September IS, 1897:
W, e. Clayton, John r. Emerson. J.iS. Gil
bert, Mrs. L. V. Hamburger, Mrs. F. w. John.
son, Mr.. w. b. Kelley, II. McAudersou, Mrs,
p. Minor. Mrs. A. Il. Ro binson,F F.. s. Thomas,
Miss R. Turner, Chas. Woods.
The above letters, if not called fol-
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling fol
them will please say that they are adj
vertised GEO. H. FLAGG, P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

l wish to call your attention to the fact
that have opened first-class watch,
clock and jewelry repair shop in the
Dalgarn Building, where you will always
find me ready to do your work on short
notice and at small price. 1 respect
fully solicit share of your patronage.
GEO. S. LEWIS, the Jeweler
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
Notice to WheeImen.

Commencing September IS, the N. &,
w. r. r. will upon presentation of
proper transportation, receive and check
bicycles, tricycles and tandems, not ex-
ceeding one to each person, to any point
on the line of the Norfolk & Western
Railway, NJ. E. BoLINGER,
SI4-3od. Agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

The Baltimore Bargain House IS ac-
cused of selling clothing, shoes, hats and
gents furnishing goods from IS to 25 per
cent. cheaper than any other merchant in
and the surrounding country have
brought in verdict that the charge is
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

The simple and whole secret of our
constantly tremendous business and our
prestige with the mothers of Jefferson
county, is that we sell absolutely reliable
clothing only, at less price and ten times
more of it than all competitors in Jeffer-
son county combined. WM. KAHN.
Soldier RId'o
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Ladies are invited to have their sewing
machines overhauled and put in first class
running order by Cooke and Phillips ex-
pert. Satisfaction guaranteed, and char
ges moderate
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Do you desire to be physically strong
in mind and body7 Don't fail to exam
inc the Wheatly Exerciser now on exhi.
bition at 1.-The Hub" Different sizes,
according to strength. No home com,
plete without one.
NJ. e. BoL1NGER, Agent
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
BuckIen,s Arnica saIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
corns, and Skin Eruptions and POSITIVELY
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunped. Price 25 cents per box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Fl. A. Lockhart had small dwelling de-
stroyed by fire near Wheatland on Tuesday.
1t was insured in the agency of Moore &
Moore, who have adjusted the loss, which
was about 1900
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

ED-TRUSTWORTHY AND AC-
w tive gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible, established house in West Yir-
GINA. Monthly $50 90 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose sef-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company.
Dept. ". Chicago. S7,'97.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
Notice.

Palmbaum's store will be closed Mon.
day and Tuesday Sept 27-2S also We'd
nesday, October 9th
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

For rent.-A convenient six-room
dwelling, with good cellar, ON Main
street Possession Immediately. Apply
to w. H, LOCKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Messrs. Burns & Shugert will have
their fall millinery opening on Thursday
and Friday, Sept 80 and 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
WHY Do You Suffer

With your Eyes, when the assistance of u
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give you relief. we guarantee TO fit or
refund the price. Large assortment. at
&. W. BROWNS,
Oct. 20, 1891. OpIiciau ana Jewclcr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Just try n 10c box of CAsoARErs, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
NH. KILN,
GERARD d. MOORE. THos. II. MOORE.
MOORE & MOORE
Fire Life &Accident ms
Office in the Hunter Building. Opposite the
Court House,
CHARLES TOWN. W, VA.
Mar. o. 1877.

Office in the Hunter Building. Opposite the
Court House,
CHARLES TOWN. W, VA.
Representing the following Companies:
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
IusuranceComPany, of London aud Edinburg,
one Of the strongest foreign companies
doing business in America.
PHILADELPHIA UNDER WRITER'S,
Composed of the Insurance Company ofNorth
America and the Fire Association of Phil
adclphia, the strongest combine doing
business in the United States
MERCHANTS INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Newark, n. J.
GREAT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
Life Insurance Co., Of Milwaukee,. Wis. over
IS years old. Ranks fourth largest in the
world, and pays larger dividends on
It's policies than any company
doing business.
THE PROYIDENT SAVINGS LIFE ASSUR-
ANCE SOCIETY,
of New York The
GUARANToRs LIABILITY INDEMNITY
Company. of Philadelphia.
THE UARANTY STOCK INVESTMENT
COMPANY, of Washington, ID. c.
4 sworn statement of the condition of all
the above-named companies represented by us
can be found at the Circuit Clerks office, In
compliance with the State law. We solicit
share of your patronage.
Respectfully,
Feb. 2. 81. MOORE & MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
MONEY to Loan.

Charles Town Building Association will
offer money for the redemption of shares on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 81, at 7:30 p. NJ,
S. w. WASHINGTON,
Sert. 81. 1897. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
WE WANT YOU
TO BE A CUSTOM Err
NECK WEAR AND
EAR

Pants overals Hats Trunks Satche Carpets ocloth We
better goods for the money than any
What better could
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
Low Prices in Lumber.

Framing Lumber and Boards for 90 cts. pei
hundred up. all other Building material IL
Nay IS. 1897. WIN. PHILLIPS, SONS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
DON,T die YOUNG

The well known firm of Drummer Wool,
en- Co., of New York, are making clear,
ing sale of Woolens. Charley Reininger is
their agent in Charles Town. 1t will pay
You to have a suit of clothes made now,
even if you do not need them. He is
selling suits for $500 that never were
sold for less than S1S and $50 before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

I WILL Rent you House cheaper than you
Il can own one, If you will give me security
or pay fne q year in advance, VIII also sell.
as / am not at home enough 20 attend TO
renting them 70. c. F. WALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21
REDUCED RATES
tennessee Centennial Ex-
position, Nashville,
Tennessee.
OVER THE SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY AND NASHVILLE,
CHATTANOOGA C ST.
LOUIS RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway announces the fol-
lowing low rates from Washington, ID. c., to
Nashville, Tenn, occasion Tennessee Centeu-
NAL Exposition
Season Excursion Tickets wiiIbe sold daily,
until and including October 10. at S2S.75.
TWncty-Day Excursion Tickets viii be sold
daily, until October Is. at s2I.0j.
Tcu-Day Excursion Tickets will be sold on
Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week until
October 2G, 1897. at S15.3 30.
Rates fOf Military and Students In parties
of 25 or more made known upon application.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and bow
els. Never sicken, weakc or grippe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

The train leaving Washington nj 10 - p
W. daily, cuTTies Pullman Buffet Sleeper New
York to Nashville, and The train leaving ut
III5 A. NJ daily, carries Pullman Buffet
Sleeper New York to Salisbury, uniting with
Pullman Sleeper (from Norfolk 10 Nashville.
Tenn. through 1.-THE Land of the Sky"
without change.
For full particular descriptive mstter, etc,
call on or address,
]. &. HORTON, Pass. Agent.
LOG East German St, Baltimore, Nd
L. s. BRowN. Gen'l Agent Pass. Dept.
W. a TURK. General Passenger Agent.
J. VI. CULP. Traffic Manager.
W. II. GREEN. General Superintendent 1909
Peuna. Ave, Washington, ID. G.
May 2J-tO3I.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-21

Mr.. Lockhart cut a stalk of corn from his
field Saturday last that measured the enor-
nous height of 10 feet
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-14
'But I won't get ane

gasped Lizzie. ''But won't get ane
no, I won't, for I promised. But
am astonished at Mamie Brown. Why,
she pretends to love me to death, the
little Eypocrite! I guess she'll feel the
cool breezes of the frigid zone whenever
she comes near me again. 1 declare it
isn't safe to trust anybody, Jennie!
Do you say things about me behind
my back?"
Indeed, 1 don't!' declared Jennie,
Indignantly. II think it's the meanest
thing in the world"
$50 do l." said Lizzie.
Whereupon the two girls spent a
brief interval in intense self-admira-
ton.
To-day, Emma Reed said all the
girls in school were generous but you.
She said you enjoyed eating other folks
candy, but never paid back"
Jennie was furious at this keen
thrust, and she retorted, hotly:
Emma Reed told me that Susie
Baker said she met you the other day,
when there was n rich girl from. the
city with you, and you were that proud
you wouldn't speak to her, because she
was dressed in calico; that you were
dIfdlu your IIlCHo "OuiO thinh yOu
associated with poor folks. She says
you have beautiful eyes and hair, but
she never could like proud girls"
Lizzie's face was very red, indeed,
at this.
"Oh, Jennie, let's not tell any more!"
she cried.>-.'I can't stand it, and I'm
| just going home and ask my mother
if I'm such stuck-up, horrid thing"
"And I'll go and ask mine if I'm as
big a miser as old Nat Jones, who goes
around picking up rubbish, when he's
worth 100000.
Mrs. Dyer was rather surprised to
see her daughter Lizzie come rushing
in with such a flushed, angry counte-
nance: but she was a wise mother,
| so she laid down her sewing and heard
Lizzie's story.
sit isn't good plan, generally, to tell
each other unkind things" Mrs. Dyer
said, as she stroked her daughters love
ly, golden hair, but sometimes it is
associates say about US. I shouldn't
have approved the plan had you told
me beforehand, but you may learn a
useful lesson from it. 1 have often
told you, you need to learn humility.
You see, now, that great many others
think the same thing
But, mother, you know that isn't
true about the Straightforward"
'Of course not, daughter. That was
very unkind. You are an excellent
scholar and a good girl. generally.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-10-14

The electric current has been utilized
by a German inventor for changing
peat into coal within very short time,
while it requires centuries for nature
toperform that work. The peat, spongy
and full of water as it comes from
the earth, is placed in an electric oven
with capacity for 40 bushels. The oven
is lined with asbestos and spiral wire
runs through the center. The wire Is
raised to a white heat by the electric
current. After the water and all the
volatile gases have passed of from the
peat Is minutes is sufficient to reduce
it to frst-grade coke, with a heating
power equal to the best coal and con-
tanning but three per cent. of ash