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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20
N JEFFFRSON COUNTY, W VA. SATURDAY, April 90 I912

tiou which followed her spoon in thick lesth-
cry folds, she heard Gallsttc's voice speaking.
"Ofcourse the father has failed, and they've
lost everything. great pity, for with that
face she might have married we'll"
"And whst is to prevent her marrying well
now ?" Frank Hoods slow deliberate tones
answered.
"My dear fellow. we must all look out for
the main chance In fact was cnee little
smittten myself, but of course it's quite out
of tie question now"
AIr. Hood did not reply; and Glare, as she
stood there with burning cheeks, was glad Tia.
be did not.
But when shs came back to preside at the
tea-table, with Moses Peckham democratically
seated at the lower ead, she was as composed
as ever, save that Der color was triGe deeper
than usual.
The storm continued in unabated violence
for two days, during which time, Mr.. Gallette
yawned over the old newspapers, smoked his
cigsr beside the fire, and Systematically ignor-
cd bliss Wintringham's presence.
4 fellow mustn't let himself get entsngled
" was his mentalreflecuon."
Frank Hood, however, reasoned Otherwise
He haunted Clares footsteps with lOve-liko
persistency; be helped her clean the windows,
wiped the dishes, even essayed to sweep the
floors thereby creating confusion. And Glare,
though she declared he was more Of hind
rance than help, seemed TO like it.
On the third day the weather cleared slori-
ously, and Moses Peckham brought round the
strangers horses.
Come Hood| said Gallette, impatiently
are you going to stand there all day, making
adieus?"
"Be off as quick as you like" said Hood,
calmly. 81 am not going"
" Not going But business"
" Hang buiness" was the unaccountable
reply. "What DO ! care for BUSINESS? Miss
Wintringham has promised to be my wife, and
my business is here just at present"
Mr.. Gallette muttered few iucoherent con-
gratulatons, and rode away, calculating be-
meath his breath
al never saw such fool in all my life I"
And when Harvey Gallette was gone, Clare
told her lover the truth, and tho whole truth.
At first Frank was half inclined to be vexed.
81 didn't want an heiTess ?" said he, biting
his lips.
"But you want me, Frank, don't yOu2"
said Clare, with the pretticst coaxing way in
the world.
"Ofcourse l do| said Frank " But, dar-
ling had such a bright little dream of home
in cottage"
And it shall all come true" said Clare
Gin spite of the twelve hundred year"
The two young lovers Travelled back, fe'e-a-
tete to New York, as soon as Moses Peckhsm's
sister could be induced to come and take Clare's
place in Aunt Dalmayne's household. And
what Mr. Harvey Gallette's feeling were, when
hs learned the true state Of the case, we leave
the imaginative reader to conjecture; for
the best of tacticiaus may outgeneral them
selves at times
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TENDER AND TRUE.

He stole from its nest in my golden hair
4 knot of riband blue;
He placed on my hand jewel rare,
And whispered soft. as h. held it there
Tender and true--adieu, adicu!
The almond was bending with blossoms white,
The roses blushed through the dew;
The violet smiled in the glowing light,
And life was happy, and hope was bright,
Tender and tEue-adeu, adieu
They brought my soldier home to me,
Ana my knot Of riband blue
But the cruel wound on the brow was hid
BY the flag dropped over the coffin lid.
Tender and true-sdieu, adiou!
The aliaond flowers in the breetes shake,
The roses still blush through the dew
But the spring time Of hope will never awake,
And the lone lone heart viii wall till itbrske.
Tender and true-adieu, adieu
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canino navages on De sheep-Fold.

Official reports show in Ohio On annual loss
Of $S,OOO,OOo in sheep killed by dogs, and
nearly 100000 in injuries--s loss equiva-
lent to COCO 600 pounds Of wool, or a tax Of
two per cent upon the total SUN invested in
sheep in that State. 1t is said that in two
years, from 1888 to 1870, Illinois sank from
the sixth to the ninth rank among the States
in the number and value Of its sheep, and this
grea. falling off is attributed TO proportiouate
increase in the number Of dogs, and the lack Of
proper legislation to prevent their rayages
among the sheep.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

1t is said that Mr. J. Smith, popular shoe
monder, Of Mass, was surprised By 4 number Of
friends at late hour on Saturday night and
presented with new pcgawl, with brass or
naments on the handle, the whole said to hayo
cost seyenty-fve cents. MF. J Brown made
aneat presentation speech which was appro-
priately responded to BY Mr. Smith. Tho
affair was one Of the most enjoyable Of The
kind.
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POLITICAL.
THE OLD MANS DREAM.
Br OLIVER W. HOLMES.

Oh. for one hour Of youthful joyl
Give back my twentieth spring
I'd rather laugh brighthair'd bcy
Than reign gray-beard kingl
OF fwith the wrinkled spoils Of age!
Away with learning's crown!
Tear out life's wisdom-written page,
And dash its trophies down.
One moment let NY life-blood stream
From boyhood's fount Of flame
Give me one giddy, reeling dream,
OF life all love aud fame!
Ny listening angel heard the prayer,
And. calmly smiling, said;
ali but touch thy silyer'd hair,
Thy hasty wish hath sped.
Butts there nothing in thy track
To bid thee fondly stay,
While the swift seasons hurry back
To find the wish dior day ?"
An, truest soul Of womsnkind!
Without thee what were lifef
One bliss cannot leave behind;
I'll take-my-precious-wiie!
The angel took sapphire PEN
And wrote in rainbow dew:
"The man would be a boy again,
And be husband, tool
And is there nothing yet unsaid
Before the change appears?
Remember, all their gifts have fed
With these dissolving yearsP
Why, yes; for memory would recall
Ny iond. paternal joys;
] could not bear to leave them all;
I'll take-my-girl-and-boys!
The smiling angel dropped his pen
"Why, this will never do;
The man would be a boy again,
Aud be a father too y
And so laughd-my laughter woke
The household with its ucise-
And wrote my dream when morning wo
To please the gray-hair'd boys.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

WEATHEh.-Mr. Jacob Bushong, Sr, who
resides near this town and is now 50 years Of
age says, that since 1912, VIC have not bad
such a March as The last one. That the March
Of this year was exactly similar to that sixty
years ago; and that bis grandmother told bin
that tie htarch Of 1912 was exactly similar 10
that sixty years before-1752-as to weather.
Each fthe three months mentioned were very
cold. Qr-DOcs the weather repeat itself
every sixty years ?-Nev Aprlef Iqlley
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

GES. GRAsT.-Itis stated that Gen Grant
has in three years appointed to Office more per-
sons related to himself and his family than all
our former Presidents did in their eighty years
Of administration. And i is believed that the
emoluments which have accrued to General
Grants relatives have exceeded those realized
by all the relatives Of our preceding Presidents
during their respective terms Of Office Lynch
burg Netos.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

FIRE ALARM.-On last Sabbath morning,
Mr. L. Wolfes, at lis residence cn North
Queen St., had taken candle into bis base
ment to draw some coal oil, which By some
means, ignited the drippings Of the spigot.-
Fortunately i. was ex!insuished before any Sc
rious damage was done. The Fire Depart
ment was promptly on the spot ready for ac-
ton JfqrtinsbUrg .StoiesmGP
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

DR.. Smith informs us of singular occur
renee which takes place nightly at his residence
near this town A member Of the family being
sick a light is often required during the night
At bedtime, tho Doctor says, ho turns the
wick Of the lamp down so as to give very
dim light and without any one touching Il, at
midnight Il Is 50 ful and strong as 70 need
turning down again. The lamps used are tic
ordinary kerosene lamps and al act 10 tie same
way. Now, what is The matter with thc lamps,
and what would be the consequences II tho
Doctor should no, awaken At the rieh, time 10
turn the wick down Can any Of our readers
throw any light mo; lamp-lighi At midnight
on the mysterious operations Of tbs Doctors
Nocturnal lumnafy. - GgqrdstouH T,nies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

Not little excilemon. prevails in portion
Of Shenandoah County cn account Of .he ex-
csgstion Of 3 body Of Mr. Elijah Bowers, lwbo
was killed at Columbia Fcrnaee some four or
aye weeks sSo,l by some unknown rssurrec-
ti0nist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

The Store Of Mr. William ChambliB, near
Round Hill was robbed OF Pcssay night last
Of about 1925 worth Of goods The entrance
was made through .hs window. No clue to
the thief ef-LeesLiv5 Wsslsnqtoniaa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-04-20

Hon. A. II. H. Stuart has rendered to Ito
Staunton Mechanics Union. through w. II.
German, 1000 volumes as a nucleus Or their
library
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TWE BAEg
The stewart House,"
Formerly Ramer's-adioiuing Court House,
IgARTISSBURG, w. VA.

rTNHE undersigned having leased this well known
and popular house, and having reftted and
furnished it in ample style is prepared to furnish
20 the travelling public well as to transient and
permanent boarders, the best Of
HOTEL ACCOMM MOD \ TIONS.
His TABLE will be supplied with the best the
market affords Rooms airy and convenient, and
servants polite and obligiug.
The STABLES attached 10 the Hotel will be at
tended by trusty and competented Ostlers.
W Passengers taken to aud from the Cars. .
MAY 80, 1870. JAS. y. BOYD.
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EVERETT HOUSE.
lIRTZNSBURG, ". FRA,
Corner of Queen and Burke Streets,
James II. McSherry,
Proprietor.

fENnlS lous, has been in operation Tor over thlr-
Is years. and is widely known as one of the
most popular Hotels in the state. IL now offers
special Inducements 90 the travellers. Every com
fort viii be afforded those who may visit the House.
Omuibusses always 40 the Depot 20 carry passen-
gers to and from the House.
Stable room for forty horses, under the charge
Of attentive 0stlers.
TEE BAR
Is supplied with the very best Of Liquors, Wines.
B-auaiss. tlc, dc., and nore but good article
will be- sold.
April I. lS7l
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make 1t constitutional at its passage or at any
subsequent time, is clear as MONDAY.
The truth Of tile whole matter Is in nut
shell Senator Lewis, Mt the bidding OF MS
Radical masters. has attempted this outrage
upon the rights of the better class OF cltizens
with view, through the Union Leagues, TO
combine the mean white men with the lsho'
rant and dcluded negroes to carry the St;,.e
for the Radicals. He can't DO it, even WIN inc
help of the learned Colonel Hughes ana a..
the Union.leaguers in the world. Is it right
or reasonable, fair or just. that many pooi
but honest men have paid their debts, WIN
little left, while the rascals are to lie ls'ia d
premium for dishonesty: 1t all tends to agra
rianis,D. Let those who have PAID tli n;
debts and the honest and dishonest DIS,
charged bankrupts have their money ana
property returned, to be made equal with the {;
iiresI, crop of baukr,lpts, and let the wicked
officers return their TT lers-taklns, III m1iS
| instances, more from the poor bankr'lplS
than would have paid their honest debts.
AGR!CoLA.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-08-12

The Congrcssman--Ward Meetings.
Tonight the wards Of the city hold their
meetings 10 elect delegates to the Congress
Esioual District Convention to nominate a can
Edidate for Congress. 49,.
we take occasion to say TO the people 1''a'
we want as representative from 'h's US,
Itrsct in Congress n gentleman oil decleeo
ability, good judgment, and pcrso"'l "''S"'
re character, We have interests OIL yer!
important character to be looked AFTER anu
a. the respondent for the metropolitan as
trict he should be man well-posted on l"n-
t;cal history, and ready at all times 10 'lha'-
cate Virginia from misrepresentation. We
want TO have a ready speaker, resoiute ht'p'
and calm and judicious withai, thar nc may
not impair his influence TO our detfitDe"' "
folly or impulsiveness. lie Should w u man
that has not only "come ont" III him, out
Z. come hack" also. 1t is in the cut ana
thrust, tort aud rctort, that iollo" the SET
speech in which the chief execution Is done
ON the floor of Congress; and this makes the
e q rome backO man of incstimable service
there.
We trust that the voters will sec the yer!
great importance of sending the proper man
to Congress, and attend the ward mcctihSs
tonight to secure the election OF ac'cS''es
that will not only not select an indifferent
nominee. but who will choose the best nlaii
whose name is offered to them.
The system we are obliged to adopt TO Keep
orr interests and the public reputation ana
dignity from incompetent and dlsrcpuEsDie
hands is one that is very Objectionable, ana
nothing but the public necessity could induce
us to submit to it; and that VIC do submitto IL
is the strongest proof of the great eXigcncy
which requires it. But If we choose men
who have not the ability, nor the weight Of
character, nor the Judgment to till the posi-
tons to which they are elected, we only ac-
complish half of the object we have III view.
We avoid the barbariSm ofincompctcncy, but
we imperil our solid interests by placing them
in the hands of inGlIacity of another KIND,
which, although it may not be as disreputa-
BILE and as unreliable as the sort OF lncompe-
tency we avoid. will nevertheless colnpro-
mise our interests and tue public cause III the
national councils. No personal influence
should be permitted to warp the Judgment
of the Convention, and cud its dclibcration
in such lameness and inpotency.
The best protection is to be found i'll the
character of the meetings that select dele
gates TO the Convention. We call upon the
citizens to go to the meetings tonight, anu
take care of the public interests.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-08-12

IlAS,-BcoK OF roLI1ICs.-Ihc industrious
clerk Of the House of Representatives of
Congrcss-Mr. MCPuERSoN-lt> just issued
his Huad- Book Of Politics, covering two
wears of the political history OF the country.
His last book was for 1870, this one for
1S7l-'72. 1t is IN exceedingly valuable
work; il complete compilation Of PROPOSE
tons, votes, &c.. il Congress; the leading
acts relating TO reconstruction presidential
messages; decision of the United States ST.
premc Court on the lcgal-tcndcr" acts a.;
platforms, national and State; letter, of no.
minces; debt, State and Federal; valuable
agricultural and other statistics, State and
Federal; public lands, aggregate of amounts
voted to all purposes, including railroads
separately stated popular vote for Prc>i-
dent in 'GS. population of States, amend
mcntS proposed and made TO constitutions.
State and Federal, &C., &C., with Il vast deal
of other information, making it the most use
full book of It's kind ever issued from the
press of the country.
1t may be had by addressing GEORGE
FRANCIS DAWSON, box GG3, Washington, D.
&. Price $3.50 post paid.
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the grading now going on in the suDu .F''>'
where streets almost level are graded W
.levcl2 WHY do they approve the great iae ''e
Of digging down banks near Camp Z" ihuet :
IF grades should be improved in the supuips'
and slight hills should be dug away thefe,
pray are such improvements OF less ii'lpof-
lance in the business centre 6t the GU! hie
hills more comeIy and beneficial i'll the H'us'
Of commercial activity than they are IN Tue
suburbs?
There is no consistency in these people.
They suit their opinions to their views Oh
interest and their horror Of expending money.
they forcgo i great benefit out OF the lear
,bat il will entail o great labor. There IS
want of acquaintance with little hard WORK
| Men do not know how much may be done III
4 short while by a stoutarm and stout rc>o-
luton If they would but put their hands
| to it all trouble would vanish, and thin@+ eel
down as Hcrculcan labors would be found &c
he play for pigmics. But those not inureo
to entcrprise-not schocled i'll work ana ac
tive cxcrtion-prefer that the old dust ant
old things generally should stand rather tl'ai
thev should be disturbed. Mention a llttl'
matter of enterprise for the facilitating o
| com merce, and they say, g Oh, let us alohc'
A little more sleep and little more sltiIh
Der; little more folding the arms to resi-
They are the best people in the "or'a
and will one Of these days take better view
OF things. If they don't, our young ir'eho'
will. and they will bring Richmond out o
| the kinks-glorious boys as they arc
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Total, Loco gifts. all cash

Total. loco gifts all cash ,...,..,,.,. s5r0cgJ
The Hon. THOMAS H.. BH MI ErTE, late Governor
al Kentucky, has consented 10 represent the Trus.
tees IN tic management or this second Grand Gift
C1nrerl. aud he VIII personally zee that the money
Treasurer, that the drawing Is fairly conducted, aud
the gifts Justly awarded and promptly paid.
OF tic audience. and inter the Immediate supervi.
sion and direction Of the officers and trustees of the
Public library OF Kentucky and the following
consented to be present and see that all l. fairly
done:
Hon. VI. II. HARDIN. Judge Court Appeals Ky.
Hon. }. PROCTOR Il NOIT. late VI. C. Lebanon Dis
Hon. ~. ". BRUCE, il Judge Ninth Judicial lis, Nv
Gen. I'LL II. MURRAY. u. :. Marshal, Dis. NY
Eon. L. Il. COCHRAN, Chancellor Louisville Cham
Hon. L: D.. STAMFORD, President Farmers and
Droycrs Bank.
Hon. JOHN BARBEE, Manager ROYAL Insurance
Company, Liverpool.
Colonel rIIIii' LEE. Commonw enlth's Attorney
Ninth Judicial district.
DIR. I. GRAHAM founder OF Graham Cabinet.
Colonel JH.soN l.. JOHNSON, Manager Of the Gal,
Dr + $. BELL, Professor of Medical University.
Louisville.
Hon J. G. BANTER, Mayor Of Louisville.
Hon. /. l.. BURNETT. City Attorney.
HENRY WoLFoRD, Treasurer OF Louisville
, a, q. BRANSIS, President OF the Manufacturers
Bank.
PHILIP JUDGE Of the Louisville Hotel Company.
JAMES BHIpGEEoHD. President OF Second N;-
tonII Bank:
W. {. d. WuIrs. Proprietor OF Willard Hotel
}. &. JOHNSTON, President OF Traders Bank
ii. VICTOR NEwCoMB. firm of Newcomb, Bucha-
ION & Co.
HENRY DErrES, President German Bank
ANDREW GRAHAM, tobacco and cotton merchant
DR.. SoRYIS GREEN, President L. aud C. Short
line railroad.
Vol ROSE, Agent Adams Express Company.
OFFICERS OF TIE LIBRARY
X. l. DURRETT, President.
W. n. HALpEMAS, Eice-Prcs!dcnt
JOHN :, CAIN, Secretary.
FARMERS AND DRoSERS BANK, Treasurer
Address THOMAS T.. BkAMLE,rrE,
Agent Public Library OF Kentucky,
Public Library Building, Louisville, Nv
Circulars giving fun particulars, and all other in
formation, rent on application TO lock-box No, 6a,
Richmond,va ly la~d2.w &neow.m
A CARD.-The undersigned, havin. with
IA drawn from tile old concern OF John 4 George
Gibson. will commence business ON his own account
on MONDAY, 18th instant, nj M. i3 Seventh street
between Main and franklin, where he purposes ears
rying on the CARPENTERS AMI RtILDfNii
RnsiSEsS In ALL THEIR Y ARIOUS.
BRANCHES. lt7s
He would therefore respectfully solicit from his
friends and the public share of their patronage
ana support, aud IN return wl. pledge himself to do
every thing i his power to give satisfaction I'm.
j lls GIBSON.
AUGUST 9, 1911. au s-st q
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And now Colonel JAMES WATSON " EEB i
nut for GREELEY. We had not heard OF him
for so long q time that we thought he was
dead. But this great presidential campaign
is almost enough to awaken the dead ana
bring them to life to take part i'll rcc'tabilsli-
in- peace Oh earth and goodwill towards
men.
Colonel WEBB was in old times prom-
ncnt journalist aud politician, and had OF It's
kind quite a national fame. His appearance
once more upon the stage calls up recolicc-
tions long past. lie was rather clustering
partisan and very much given to newspaper
inycclive. But he hls 30 doubt noWsobcrcd
down to Il mild and tratta!'lc condition o!
tcmpcr, and in view of the grave Is inspired
with the scntler emotions and the love oil
mankind. So. IN this frame Of mind, II Is not
surprising that he comes out aldently Tor Inc
Liberal cause and Dir. GREELEY. On this
platform nearly all old patriots who have no
ambitious views and no overwecninS Van!-
| tics that subordinate human welfare to their
| personal aspirations are uniting in cordial
and sincere desire for the pacilication of tile
country and the establishment Of honest
republican government.
We welcome Colonel WEBB, the veteran
+ Journalist. toned down 20 the platform OF
| good will and national brotherhood. He
has enough of GRANT and war and fra
| ternal strife, and persecution and di>cord.
writes from England, where he has calmly
| bchcld the course of events here, and Las
calmly come to his wise conclusion, like a
patriot aud Il sage.
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Unless and until the Legislature fixes 4
rate there is 10 ,lslIry law in Virginia, is the
effect of the voting down of the new law
could not have hccn to rtiII-tatc the old one.
IfcrundTid Sentinel.
The .Sl,MiincrS logic is good. liz premises
arc wrong. The new law has not been voted
down. The section in the Constitution has
been voted out. The law stands us il has
stood since 1870. 1t will 80 continue until
repealed. The Legislature at its last session
passed bill to repeal it in ease the people
should vote out the usuiy section from the
Constitution, but the Governor did not sign
it and it failed to become Il law.