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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11

Dangerous Illuminating Oils.
How to Tell Them.

Mr.. Holloway, Tire INSPECTOR of Baltimore
City, in his 18th annual Report, submits to
tie City Council an analysis made by Prof. j..
Fowler, Analytical Ghcnistof Geneva Medical
co!lcge, Of an !!la'A'uaing fiuid sold extensive
ly in Baltimore, in which lie says:
"rhe pcrusa will satisfy any unprejudiced
mind that the fluid is a most dangerous inccn-
diary and the same with all ether patent i!!u-
miuating fluids
Prof. Fowler, states. after giving lengthy
and minute analyst:
.. Ia order to determine whether the fluid
was explosive, passed a current Of oxygen
gas through the fluid into bottle, and rcceiv-
cd thus a mixture Of the yapor Of the fluid and
of oxygen. On bringing the light of a lamp
to the aperture OF the bottle an explosion took
place.
i. ! Teq dssirous 70 repeat This experiment.
The lamp which used was still burning at a
distance Of three feet from a dish containing
one quart Of the fluid all was quiet, when
suddenly the fluid burst into flame, which
could lot cXtuguish either by water or by
placing an iron kettle over the fame, for the
fluid began to boil aud the yapor burned on
the outside OF the dish and set fire to the table.
7. The specific gravity of the most volatile
specimen Of naphtha obtained from this fluid
is O.GS425. The specific gravity Of the least
volatile is o.7ICoj.
s. The specific gravity Of good kerosene is
0.7952S. 1t will lie observed that the differ
enco between the specific gravity Of this fluid
and that Of good kerosene is quite marked
showing that :hc tCid IS no. Kerosene. The
great and characteristic difference between the
two is observed in the following experiments
.. Level piece Of glass two inches square,
for iustarcel on the top Of 4 bottle, pour Z
little kerosene on the middle and let it spread.
If the kerosene is pure properly reciiiedD it is
impossible, with burning match, to kiudle
the thin layer Of this into flame as long as
the glass itself is not made hot.
10. Whereas, if tie experiment is made
with the patent fluid, famcis produced long
before the match comes in contact with the
thin layer Of fluid beneath.
II. 4 few drops Of fluid being poured into
a tall cylinder soon produced enough vapor at
an ordinary temperature 70 give rise to az cx-
plosion when a light was applied. Kerosene
tested in the same manner neither cNplOded
nor burned.
u Equal quantities Of the fluid and Of
kerosene were ignited and allowed to burn out.
The fluid was exhausted in FIVE minutes, the
kerosene in twelve.
1S The fluid, when exposed In IN open
vessel to the air, soon evaporated entirely
away; kerosene scarcely evaporated at all.
IA Finally, | must remark that the danger
of burning fluid deper ds not 50 much on its
cxposiye properties. whcn rni>cd with The
oxygen Of the atmosphere. rs on its extreme
volatility, which causes it to take fire even
when not in contact with fame. 10 not be-
lieye that any chemist of honor and experience
will recommend naptha IS safe burning fluid;
On the ntrary lie will condemn it as danger
oas 70 life and property
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
What a Good Wife Should Be.

4 good wife should be like three things
which three things she should not be like.
PTrst-She should be IKE snail to keep
within her house bet she should not be like
q snail to carry all she had on her back.
Secsndly-She should be Ike an echo, to
speak when spoken to; but she should not
be like an echo always to have the last word.
Thud'y-She should be Ike town clock,
always to keep time and regularity but she
should not be like town clock, to speak 50
loud that all the town may hem her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
Apples of Silver.

The following story Of Siguor Dlitz is told
by the Springfield RepaJiics1a as having hap
pened in train az PGlmer, some years ago :
As the cars stopped IN apple boy rushed in,
aud Blitz, after patroui2iag him, cut open sn
apple and took silver Lalf dollar ont Of it,
greatly TO the boys establishment If that is
the kind Of fruit you sell, III take another,
said Blitz, which he did, and 10! there was
another halfiolat inside it. Blitz, assuming g
great excitement, then asked the boy what he
would take for tie whole basket Of apples,
saying /: would be a grand speculation. But
the lad refused TO sell even at five cents apiece,
and on leaving the station, Bliiz saw him
seated by the wall cutting open bis unsold
apples IL vain search for silver half dOllar.."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
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Good for Something.

There is not spider hanging on the king
wall but hath its errand there is not a nettlc
that growcth in the corner Of tie church yard
but hath its purpose there is not single in
sect Auttcring in the breeze but Accomplishment
some divine decree and will never have it
that God created any and especially any Chris
tan man, to be blank, and to be 4 nothing.
EIc made you for an end Find out what that
end is find out your niche, and Gil It. II it
be ever so little, if it is only to be newer Of
wood and a drawer Of water, do something in
this great battle for God and truth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
POETRY.
ALICE CAREY.
BY JESSIE BURNS.

Sweet Spring is lingering on the hill
With faltering step, and eyes that fill
With tears, for one whose heart IS still.
The winds in plaintive murmurs float,
And from the blucbird's trembling throat
There pours softer, sadder note.
The zephvrs, signing as they 20,
Whisper that death hath laid her low
And violcts stay-undcr the snow.
The daisy in its covert old
Heneath the fragrant wooded mould
Hides its bright head-the world is cold.
And murmuring brooks that gently lave
The moss -crown'd rock and shadowy cave
Tell of a new-made Greenwood grave.
Ave in the field and forest drcar
Nature mOurncr seems for her
The faithful. silent worshipper.
And we too miss the vanished light
Ofa sweet presence, pure and bright,
That blest awhile our mortal sight.
We miss the harp whose music tohe
Like gentle night-winds softly borne
Thrilled with a sweetness all its own.
And looking up to Him who gave
Our birds to sing, our flowers to wave,
We bring our poor tears to her grave.
And lingering DER that peaceful sod,
Marked By the loving Eye Of God,
We muse upon the path she .roc.
Ave, with the violet's sweet perfume,
The daisy's bright, returning bloom,
New hopes shall blossom round the tomb
or ALICE CAREY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
Apples.

There is scarcely an article Of vegetable food
more widely useful aud more universally liked
than the apple. Why every farmer has not
an orchard, where the trees will grow at all,
is one Of the mysteries. Let every house-keep-
er lay in good supply Of apples, and it will
be the most economical investment in the whole
range Of culinaries. \ raw, mellow apple is
digested in an hour and half, while boiled
cabbages require five hours. The most health
full desert that can be placed on the table is a
laked apple. If eaten frequently at breakfast,
with bread and butter, without flesh of any
kind, it has an admirable effect on the general
system, often removing constipation, correcting
acidities, and cooling of febrie conditions more
efTectually than the most approved medicines.
If families could be induced to substitute ap-
pcs-sound and ripe-for pies, cakes and
sweetmcats, with which their children arc too
frequently stuffed, there would be diminution
in the sum total Of doctors bills in 4 single
year, sufficient to lay in stock Of this deli
cious fruit for the whole seasons use.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
IN CHURCH.

Ifup and down these aisles
The Lord should pass to-day,
On those who are His own
His loving hand to lay,
Would His baptizing touch
Fall on my sinful head?
Or would He turn away
With angry frOwn instead,
His swift and searching gaze
Discerning all my pride,
And all the bitter thoughts
seek from him to hide?
Be still, my soul, be still!
His blessed feet draw nigh!
Or, will He stoop to me?
Or will He pass me by?
Be still! Iiis holy hand
Is on my forehead laid.
Weep o my soul, for joy.
And be no more afraid;
For thou art owned Of Him,
Oh joy all worlds beyond.
With His forgiying touch
Is scaled the loving bond.
No more, o happy heart,
To doubt and fear give way
Since thus, with sweetest peace,
He crowneth thee to-day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
Soap Suds.

f cistcrn or tank Of from two 10 foc: hogs
heads should be constructed in the vicinity Of
tic sink or laudry Of every farm lSrso, aud a
system Of conductors 50 arranged IS to lead the
euds and Stops into it as tbcy afc made.
This liquid matter IS a powerful fertilizer,
containing tue food Of plants iu state Of solu-
luton, and consequently in condition to DO
readily taken up and absorbed by vegetables
as soon as applied.
IrrisatiDg gardens with scap suds, after tho
LIQUID has become stale, is powerful means Of
promoting the vegetable growth, especially in
dry weather Sor.e have considered the val
ue of suds to be equal 10 that Of tho same
weight Of mgnrre. This, however, is pr,Jba-
bly, all exaggerated estimate yet VIC want 10
additional Confederation to satisfy us Of It's
intrinsic worth as a vegetable stimulant.
PAYrxG CLAiYs or SorrmEEx LoYALrsTs.
The amendment to thc army appropriation
bill adopted By the Senate to-day provides or
the examination and payment Of claims Of
southern loyslis:s fJr quar;ermaster aud COM
missasy sto.cs furnished the Union army in
tie same manner as similar claims are now cS-
alniucd and faid, Which originated in the north
ern States and ir Wcs, Virginia aud Tennessee
1t WAS stated in debate that tho amount
that VIII be pail under this provision, if it
becomes 4 law, will not probably exceed one
million dollars, tic aggregate OF such claims
being much less than is generally supposed.
Samuel l.. Thompson las BEEN appointed hy
Judge CockeriFic sheriff Of Fairfax County, yicc
Frank Skurssn, resigucd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11

SrRIxG CoMixG.-Las. Wednesday, we saw
beautiful hyacinths blooming in the open air.
We always welcome the first flowers Of spring
with peculiar delight Gid Winter is about
to leave us, and Joy go with hin.
The wild geese are going North. There is
another sign that cold weather is over-thc
frogs begin to croak-DanrHe Tines.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
PIANOS, PIANOS
IC& tI.noI.dinn Success !
SEVEN GOLD MEDALS,
In October and November 1869, and
Ten FIRST PREMIUMS AND MEDALS n
October and November, 1870,

October and November, lotO,
Awarded to
CHARLES NJ. STIIIEF,
For tie BEST ff&nos c~cr Baltimore, View York,
Philadelphia and Boston Manufacturers.
OFFICE AND NEW WAREEooW No. . NORTH
LIBERTY ST., BALTIMORE, ND.
TIE siicf7s t'ianos contain all the latest i'm
prorcmcnts to bc found in first class Piano, with
additional Improvements of his own invention not
to be found in other instruments. the tone, touch
and finish of their instruments cannot be cxcclled
by any manufactured. ~.
Second Hand Pianos always on hand, from SIS
to $500.
Parlor Organs from :he best makers, from $50
to $3.50.
Referees who have our Pianos in use -
Gen. K. L. Lee, Lexington, Virginia. Gen.
Robt Ransom, Wilmington, y. c. Gen. D. II.
lIil Charlotte y. c. Governor John Lctcher,
Lexington Virginia. T.. +. Harrison, Warren
Eby, John i. Packet, John Burns, Andrew Al
bridge, Charles Langdon Thos. c. Lakeland, DR..
Cordell, WA. G. Butler, Thos. y. Isbcll, of Jciitr
son County.
Send for Circular containing 1000 names Of per
sons in the South who have bought the SticT Piano
since the close of the War
TERMS LIBERAL. \ call is solicited.
December ), lS,0-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
The stewart House,
Formerly Eamcr's-adiuininy Court House,
MARTINSRURG, W. VA.

rINIlE undersigned having leased this Selikn5wn
and popular house, and having refttcd and
furnished it in ample style is prepared TO furnish
to the travelling public, well is TO transient and
permanent boardcrs, the best Of
II OTEL CCOM NJ o ID A tt o IS.
His TABLE will be Supplied with the best the
market affords Rooms, airy and convenient, an6
servants polite and obliging.
The STABLES attached 10 the Hotel will be at
tended by trusty and competented Ostlers.
We Passengers taken TO and from the Cars.
Nav 30, 1870. JAS. 4. BOYD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
Fencing Plank ~ Posts.

LOT Of FENCING PLANK and POSTS fJl
Y Sale For Information enquire at the
Oct. -, 1870. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11

The sting Of bee carries conviction with it
it makes 4 man bccleaver at once.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11

rENIIS COMPANY being now established upon
permanent basis. offers to the people OF this
part of the Valley Iiome Enterprise equal 20 any
IN the State. Its Germs are as moderate and It's
securities as good as those of other Companies.
II brings money 70 our people; keeps it with orr
people and invests il for the benefit oi our people.
I Money will be received on deposit, and interest
allowed when left specified length of time. Notes
discounted and Exchange bought and sold.
Applications for Insurance may be made 70
J. Ed. DUKE,
E,r II $50. Local Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
wAGON-NIAIIING

rTllE undersigned have leased the Shops Of Slr.
1 Thomas W. Davis. in Charlestown, for the
purpose og conducting the business OF Making and
Repairing Wagons. Ploughs. ll1rrous, &c, and
Bdck,mthing. Experienced in the business, We
propose 90 turn outouly work of the very best de
scription. Repairing done with prompttudc.-
Farmers can RELY upon speedy and substantial ex-
cSution of work entrusted 10 Us.
Particular attention given to HORSESHOE
INC. Terms reasonable
MARTIN L. AVIS BRO.
January 2S, IS7l-lr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11
VALLEY TIBE INSURANCE COMPANY
WEST VIRGINIA.
OFFICE--CH HARL ESTOW n +,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ". ".
CAPITAL 100000.
OFFICEES:
DIRECTORS:

John ". Grantham, Joseph Trapncll.
A. G.. Timborlake, Jno. W. McCurdy,
James Logic, NJ. W. Burr,
Jao. !. Lock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-03-11

Apr. II, lS70.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1871-02-18
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CHINESE ARMS.

Il
The spears Of the Chinese nations
are Of all kinds, sizes and shapes;
and which, On coming to close quar-
ters, we found inflicted most horrid
wounds; the fayorite pattern OF
them is along broad blade, They
also use pixies, and a species, OF
scythe, with a handle very short in
proportion to the length of the blade.
Their bows and arrows are alike,
whether borne BY mandarin or pri-
'vatc; the only difference being in the
material the quiver Of soldier is
dashed tight to his back, and, for the
convenience Of carriage, is general
" square. The Tartars and Chi
,ilcsc troops use bows Of different
size and strength; the Tartars use
ia peculiar kind Of cross bow, dis
charging three arrows. This bow is
made Of elastic wood, covered with
horn on the outside, and Its strength
varies from eighty pounds to one
hundred weight; the string is made
of silk and fax, strongly spun to-
gether, with three joints to allow Its
being put away in smaller space,
to prevent its cutting. In shooting
the arrow, the string is held behind
an agate o. jade-stone ring, worn on
the right thumb, the first joint Of
which il hent forward, and the
string is confined till the arrow is
Jet fly by the middle joint of the
fore-3ugor. IhcsdoubIo sword is n
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1871-02-18
VOLUME ~ NUMBER ~

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isf, eiil a earl boz usA hshl.
ad,aart iplHa 'front.' no tbpuli.
a 9aflaiy M extraordinary aeslnr &.
al f ub.le Htffinf tifshpe cries
,ifHl hy terma of No. rfsafesf hp
pr1irmm ho cfa mVsl an the ene.
mt. uua pr t41 Of thcse mi itiy
mmnieiauks having been mckci
10 hy wrmnu thoy dilnni ltliori
.oNhlhif ihcrHacpupli.lmauf e. of
tcu Iho uniform VI lhe soldiers {.
very much " matter ol laue, The
uckct Is generally mnde OF a cloth
turned up wll red, or q fel
heket bodcred Niil white. thc tu.
nir or utdcr garment reaches down
to the knco, and Is generally blue.
The uuno ~ the regiment 10 which
The bearer belongs ~ written ON thc
back and on the hreast, With some
trrorin.pir.ng word, sucll as "l,o-
bust etc. Onc particular corps has
u tigers face instead Of The namc,
and the dress i Striped, and made
To resemble tiger IA much as pos
siblc.- MrckcHries : ,Se,ond Cumpaiun
M VIM.
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THE TROUBLE IN FRANCE.

-
The news from France is bad
Gambetta continues to fire the heart
OF the people with vain promises Of
hope, glory, fame, and national re-
venge--that same gossamer materi-
al which so often displayed itself in
the recent disasters OF the unfortu-
nate Republic. There can be no
compromise between tho Paris and
Bordeaux governments. Favrescos
the utter hopolessncss Of continuing
the struggle with its long train OF
misery, bloodshed, famine, pillagc,
desolation and destruction, and pro-
poses to accept the best terms he
can secure for his disunited land,
defeated, humbled, helpless, and
without II leader; but the hot-head-
ed, impulsive Gambetta refuses to
accept the terms proposed to the
Paris government, which also claims
to be supreme. The bordeaux ru-
lers objectto men as candidates for
the National Assembly, connected
with the Bonaparte or Orleans fami-
ly and all persons who ever held
any important Office under Napole-
on, or who were candidates for the
Corps Legislatiff during Napoleon
reign, which would rather indicate
that the republic fears the strength
of the lmperialists. Gambetta's ob,
jections will not bear, close scrutiny
for prescription will not change The
cohplexion Of the Assembly; Il
| will only tend to increase misguided
ambition and strip France OF more
land and power. But be this as it
may, Gambetta seems 70 have
caught the ear Of the people, and
the news is Gambetta and war will
triumph. lie claims that every
hours delay increases German diff
cultles and brings France nearer the
desired end, aud that tho struggle
will commence again with half a
million Frenchman in the feld.-
The King of Prussia seems to think
this Is tho turn OF affairs will take,
and has ordered three \ hundred
thousand additional troops from
Germany for q sharp and decisive
campaign. He has declined the IN
tervention Of foreign powers, and
says he will follow the armies OF
Gambetta through the provinces and
make tue subjugation Of France
complete and then enforce his own
terms Of peace. The future Of
France is certainly gloomy and
doubtful indeed we can see moth
ing but complete overthrow with
conditions far more stern and hard
than any yet offered, unless wise
and able leaders snpplant such rhetr
orlcal leaders as Gambetta and
Rochefort - Gazetle Fob. 13.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1871-02-18

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4 Divorce Case with u Funny An.
Swer.


From ihg Now Q.lcaus rieaymc, Jan l2
The laws of Louisiana concerning
divorces give, at present, greater fl
eilitics for the dissolution OF Che
marriage ties tlan any other State
in the tInion--lndiana or Illinois
not excepted - incompatibility OF
temper alone being sufficient cause
to sever at once the matrimonial
ties without time or other circum-
stances being necessary.
A few days since II petition was
filed in the Fifth District Court by
A. NJ. Hill, husband of Clara Earl,
whose marriage took place in this
city in May, 1868. The reasons as.
signed are, that the defendant refu-
ses to live with petitioner, or TO aid
in the support OF their two children,
q boy and girl, contrary to their
marriage agreement aud the laws Of
the eoui try. That she is destroy
ing the peace Of petitioner aud bis
children in this, that she is notori-
onsly wicked, passionate aud habit
ually intemperate. That owing to
her conduct all peace and happiness
has been destroyed, and he desires
TO be separated and to have the care
OF his two children. l'
Yesterday the defendant in this
case applied at the clerks office, and
with her own wrote the following
answer: \,
'"The defendant, Clara Earl, now
comes into court, and. for answer to
the allegations in plaintiffs petition,
says: naeio aaf .eF i 9d
"She, fairly looking into lles account,
Saw frowns and iavors were of like amount;
And viewing all hia prospects and bis purse,
Prays that the plaintiff 50 in peace
It's well he do no worsc.h
"And that there be Judgment ac-
cording to his petition. 81 t
CLARA EaRb.'