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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30
HOW the Ladies Of Pompeii Dressed,


The fair Pompeiian laved her body in warm,
scented baths.of asses or goats milk, lying in
luxuriousness for an houE; nay, az hour was
the merest point Of time with her when so chi
ployed often bath occupielth the entire morn
ing. 10 consequence, her flesh was as deli
catey-tu,ed white as the inner leaf Of new
Is opened tearose, Of satn-like texture as the
petals Of calla lily Venus Aphrodite, COM
ing in all her lovely perfectness from the sea
foam, was her essential type. These. same
Pompean beauties, by the way, dressed, walk
ed, talked and strove. to lie enchanting after
the Greek styles as thoroughly as any of our
own fair ones strive, to-day, to emulate the Sc
ductive grace OF tbs parsienue. Next to the
skin, the bellies Of that buried age, aud their
Greek models also, wore garment Of cam
brio then baud Of strophium, which stopp-
cd the bosom without coufuing 1t, since no.
thing would have been considered more shock
ing than straig ightening up'-ho figure in corsets,
binding it up in whalebone splints!-the softly
natural curves, the undulatnS sWe1i, Oe'nE
thought the true line of beauty in all sorts Of
artistic forms, in life as well as, stone. Tho
maker Of the strophium vases much priced as
the corset-maker in our day. Over this band
was always worn jacket, with sleeves, made
OF the finest wool Then-came the graceful
TUNES, the length of which was evidence of the
character of the dame it adorned. This form
of dress was equally the custom among Roman
fairs, as among the Greek and Pompeiian. A
mantle the artistic grace in the arrangement
Of which the most celebrated French modisto
Of to-day cannot equal, the manner Of wearing
which, under the right breast, over the left, and
thrown across the shoulder, was as unvaryirg g
as the color, which was always white, aud
which one Of their poets called "woven wind
clouds" was the invariable dress for walking.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30
Remarkable Case Of Insanity.

a very touching case Of mental alienation
in charming young lady is described by
careful observer Not long ago her mother
found her in her room theoretically darning
her stockings, aud soon a'.er she appeared in
the kitchen and assisted that wondering dame
in making and baking bread and pastry.
Alarmed by these fearful signs Of intellectual
disorder, her fond parents Immediately sent for
a skillful physician, who watched her through
a keyhole while she sewed buttons on her IA
theirs garments and mended those of her little
brothers. Much affected, the venerable man
remarked that never during medical practice
Of twenty-five years had be known any young
person to manifest such SYMPTOMS as these.
The most heartrendering phase ofall, however,
was shown the other day, when her kind father,
with a faint hope Of rousing her from her sad
state gave her $500 aud told her to buy new
dress. Alas twas useless. She instantly ob
served that she didn't need new dress and II
hewould let her keep $25 to pay poor widows
rsnt she'd much rather lie would take the rest
Of The money for himself For few moments
that grief-stricken old gentleman gazed upon
bis hapless child, then hiding his face, mutter-
ed between bis sobs, Her mind is gonei Her
mind is gone -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
/. J. &V.T. D. GALLAHIR. EDITORS.
Jefferson Co., w. va
OFFICE IN "JEFFERsoN BUuDNo."
Saturday, August 30, 1878.
Deferred Articles.
The Watch of Conductor Conway.

A curious incident connected with the recent
disaster on tue Bal imore. aud Ohio RAILROAD,
near Altamont, by which it seems that the very
hour and minute that the accident occurred
were indicated by the watch Of Conductor Con-
way, is told by the Cumberland Ne'7S. When
his engine struck the forward train and he was
thrown off on the. side of the road he fell upon
his head and left breast and side. His watch
was in his lower left vest pocket, and whe2
removed from his person was found to have
stopped at one o'clock and ten minutes. When
he was last asked the time. shortly before leav-
ing Altamont, he stated it to be one o'clock
In ten minutes, by the same watch, this hearty
man was corpse. Conway vasl thrown SC
violently upon the ground that bis body had
upon it, in the region.of the heart, round,
heavy bruise, caused by the impression of the
watch. The tremendous jar stopped the watch
the exact minute he struck the earth
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30

TERRIFIC HAIL STORM The northern por-
ton Of Loudoun was visited by hail storm on
Monday morning last about 8 o'clock which
struck the county above Lovettsville, and ex-
tended for half a mile in width to Catoctin
Mountain scattering with terrific fury fences,
and blowing down large trees. The corn in
its track is seriously injured by the hail, and
the fences along the water courses swept away.
The bridges on the road between Loyettsville
and Berlin were washed away, and much other
damage done to the road. Many Of our coun-
ty-men, we regret tolearn, suffered severely
LeesJwg Hdshingt2nian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30
4 Nautical Belle.

sea-faring man. who has recently married,
gives the following description Of his bride aud
her apparel, which we think will put some
society" papers to the blush My wife is
just as handsome a craft as ever left tho milli-
merry dry docks; IS clipperbuilt and with a
figure head not often seen on a small craft
Her length Of keel is five feet eight inches,
over all FIVE feet eleven inches, dsplaces twen-
ty-seven cubic feet Of air; Of light draft,
which adds to her speed 10 the ballroom full
10 the waist, spars trim At the time we were
splicee she was newly rugged, fore and aft,
with standing riggin Of lace and flowers, main
sail part silk, with iorestaysail Of Yaleuciennes
Her frame was Of the best steel covered with
silk, with whalebone stancheons This rigging
is intended for fair weather cruising She has
also a set Of storm sail for rough weather, aud is
rigging out a small net CT canvass for light
squalls, which are liable to occur 10 this latti-
tude sooner or later am told 10 running
down the street beforethb wind, she answers
the helm beautifully, and can turn around ia
her own length if handsomer csaft passes
her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30

DEATH or VENERABLE LADY.-A!ter a
protracled sickness, Mrs. Sarah Trout, died at
her residence in Port Republic Rockingham
county, on Friday last, the 18th inst, in the
slst year Of her age. She had been a consis-
tent member Ct the Methodist church for more
than half century, and was highly esteemed
aud beloved by all who knew her. Her hus-
band having been in the war Of 1912, she
drew a pension from the Government She
had a large number Of children and grand
children. Among her children Gre Mayor n.
X. Trout, Phil H. Trout, and Chcsley Trout
Of this place, aud among her numerous grand
children is JOS n. Ryan Of this place, Clerk Of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county.-Stan-
ton Spectator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30

CONVICTED OF MURDER.-Christopher Graft
has been convicted at Danvlle, Va, Of the
murder of DR.. Jefries, aud sentenced to be
hanged on the goth of November next. The
circumstances leading to the tragedy were, as
is frequently the case, very absurd. The wife
of the deceased, while playing with Crafts
children, filled the hat Of one Of them with
shayings and stuck !: on hishesd The child
cried. and .hereupon aquarrel ensuad between
Mrs Graft and Mrs. Jeffries. The result Of
the squatble was to bring the two husbands
intoa quarrel, when Graf! stabbed Jefries to
death.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30
d. g. NEW SERIES CHARIESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY W W
POETICAL.
COURAGE.

COOK RAUL.
Because hold it sinful to despond,
And win not let the bitterness of life
Blind me with burning tears, but look beyond
Its tumult and its strife;
Because lift my head above the mis-,
Where the sun shines and the broad breezes
blow,
By every ray and every rain-drop kissed
That Gods love doth bestow;
Think YOU I 6nd no bitterness at all?
No burden to be borne, like Chrstlan's s pack
Think you there are no ready tears TO fall
Because keep them back
Why should hug life's i'll with cold reserve
To curse myself and all who love me? Nay
thousand times.more good than deserve
God gives me every day.
And so in "a h Of. these rebellous ears
Kept brayely back, be makes rainbow shine ;
Grateful take his slightest gift, no fears
Nor any doubts are mine.
Dark skies must clear, and when The. clouds, are
past,
One golden day redesms Z wear year:
Patient listen, sure that sweet at last
Will sound his voice Of cheer.
Then vex me not with chiding. Let me be,
must,be glad and grateful to the end
| grudge you not your cold and darAness-me
The powers of light befriend.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30

Nothing ought TO be more precious to
ty, than pure, modest, refined and noble
womanhood. Men universally agree in this
proposition But how few Of them are dis
posed to maintain II uncompFomisinsly other
wise than in the abstract Do they reflect
that there would be no fallen woman, if men
scrupulously respected the honor os the sex ?
Do they consider that female RIGHTEOUSNESS is
only translation Of male libertinism? Ah!
if men were what they should be, woman
would. indeed, be ouly little lower than the
augsls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30

Hon. Henry S. Foote has had rather an
eventful life, having been engaged as principal
in four dues, and assisted at nine, making
thirteen with which be has been directly con-
nected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30

DYsENTERY.-The following simple remedy
has been known to cure the most obstinate
cases of Dysentery when other remedies had
failed. 1t has the merit Of being harmless and
almost always efectual: Take one-fourih Of a
pint of hot water vinegar half pint. Mix
Now add common salt as long as It viii dissolve
in the mixture, stirring i: freely. Give for an
adult one tablespoonful every hour. until the
blood discharges cease, or until it operates
freely upon the bowels.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30
Collection Depot.

TINE Charlestown Depot, Winchester & Stras-
burg Branch of the b. & o. Railroad, has
been made Collection Depot. Freights will here
after be collected at Cbarestown, instead as here
tofore at the points from which shipments arc
rnade An persons receiving freight on and after
Angust lst 1872, will be required to pay for the
same before removal. j. D. clAhhl,
ayr z 1872. Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30
STIEFFS PIANOS!

UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
AND
Gold and Silver Medals
VVTERE awarded to CHAS. NJ. STIEFF, for
w the best PIANOS in competition with all
the leading Manufacturers OF The country.
OFFICE AND wAREROOMS,
No. n. Liberty ST., Baltimore, Maryland.
The superiority of the Unrivalled Stief Piano
Forte is conceded by all who have compared it
with Others In their New Grand Square Scale,
"a Octaves, the manufacturer has succeeded in
making the most perfec; Piano Forte possible.
Prices will be found as reasonable as consistent
with thorough workmanship.
large assortment of Second Hand Pianos al
ways on hand, from S75 to $500.
We are agents for the celebrated Burdett Cabi-
net Parlor and Church Organs, all styles and pri-
ces to suit every one, guaranteed to be fully equal
TO any made.
Send for Illustrated catalogue containing the
names of over 500 Southerners, 500 of whom
are Yirginians, two hundred North Carolinians,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans, and o.
theirs through hout the South,) who have bought
the Stieff Piano since the close OF the war.
July l3, ls72-yeeFly. April 10, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30

The telegraph reports marriage on board a
Western-bound train. Was It railroad tie ?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30

An Iowa paper half boastingly says that It
starts on its sixth year with some subscribers
who commenced with the first lumber, and
have never paid cent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-30
TaH1s


ItONVENieNT 10 the Dcpots of all the South
\ ern and Western Railroads and Steamboat
Laudinrs. saving Hack hire. Street Cars pass
every five minutes conveying passengers to alisec-
ti0ns ofthe City, making 10 as convenient as any
Uotolin Baltimore. Allthe Appointments OF tins
iI,,.s re i,., elo.s for reasonable charges. This
lausci supplied with the National Fire Escape
also the Extnguishcr. Water convenience on
very Floor. L. SHARE, Proprietor
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-08-01

BRIGHAM YOUNG is about to expert
ence some of the manifest sorrows and
tribulations that usually atliict a man
who is too much married. His scren-
teenh spouse, formerly Mrs Ann Eliza
webb, has yamosed his poly gamous
rancho and has brought, or is about to
bring, suit against the prophet Of the
Latter Day Saints for divorce and ali
mony. 1t is quite evident that there
rs more trouble in his desert harem
than appears on the surface, and that
the detection of Mrs Young No. II Is
likely to precipitate mutiny through
out the entire camp.
In a late discourse delivered by the
prophet in the Temple at Salt Lake,
he spoke about wives who, in his own
classical language, won't "round up
their shoulders and walk up to the
mark without grunting." Here are
his own elegant and emphatic words
Fl wish my women to understand that
what am going to say is for then. as well
as others, and want those who are here
TO tell their sisters; yes, all the women in
the community. l am going to give you
from this time 60 the 9th of October next
for reflection that y0u m~y determine
whether you wish to stay with your nus
bands or not, and then / am going to set
every woman at liberty and then say to
them, now so your way. And my wives
nave got TO do one of two things, either
round up their shoulders to endure the af-
Motions OF this world, and live their reli-
gion-that is, polygamy-or they must
leave for will not have them about me
1 VIII set all at liberty. What, first wiso
too? Yes, I'll liberate YOU all I want
TO go somewhere or do something to get
rid OF the winners. | do not want them TO
receive part of the truth and spuru the rest
out of doors. Let every man thus treat
his wives; keeping railneut enough to cover
his body, and say TO his wives, take an that
have and be set at liberty; but if YOU
stay with me, you shall comply with the
law of God IN every respect, and that. too.
without niltrnTuring or whining. 6ou must
fulfill the law of God in every respect, and
round your shoulders to walk up to the
mark without any grunting.'
There is no mistaking the meaning
and spirit OF this manifesto. To quote
smother of Young's short and incisive
expressions, his wives have "either got
10 hsh or cut bait" Ann Eliza. who
appears to he woman of some met
tie stueoornly refuses either to "round
up her shoulders" !" whatever that NAV
mean, or to walk up to the mark
without any grunting.n We nredicf
that by the time Brother Brigham pets
through with Sister Ann Eliza he will
have done most of the ''grunting,, him
self, and that with him II will literalIy
se question of root hog OF die"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-08-01

THE Pennsylvania State Teachers,

THE Pennsylvania State Teachers,
Association will hold its twentieth an
nuaF session in the Opera House. Pitts
hurgh, on Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday, Aug. f2th, 18th and I4th.
Excursion tickets viii be sold at all
the principal railroad stations, and
boarding at hotels and private board
ing houses will be furnished at from
one to four dollars per day We don't
commend the taste of the gettersup
of this convention in choosing to-neet
in the city of Pittsburgh in the middle
of the hottest month in the year, but
if the teachers of the State are willing
to stand the pressure, we guess we
can put up with it, especially as it is
none of our funeral ~
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-08-01

IHE NILLIAMSPORT TRAGEDY.-FsarS 0f
Lyncht1g the Murderer Manifested. With
IN the past few days much has been said
and written about the manner in which
Nelson +. Wade, the Mcbride murderer
conducts himself, and the cooIness with
which he relates the incidents copnecred
with the horrible crime he stands guilty. of
committing. His boaStful stvle and anna
rent uncOncern is believed by those WHO
have closely studied his character TO he
assumed, and the opinion is RAPIDLY raininor
ground that he will be humble as a child
when called upon to ascend the platform
OF the gallows. This theory may not prove
correct, but one point favors this opinion.
On Saturday, when Chief Code, repairaa
to the Jail to conduct Wade to the Record.
er's office, the Chief informed tire prisoner
that the people and especially the woman.
were highly indignant at him. and that
there were strong probabilities he would
be Iynched-but, said the chief; eff Won
are TO meet such fate don't blame the Of
hcers. Wade looked up, with a peculiar
expression OF countenance, and manifested
an lIneaslness that was observed bv the
chief. This fact plainly demonstrates that
h;s boasts of having no fears about Ivpchipg
are only made for effect, and that his st6
nes about numbering so many persons. and
OF lynching men, aresrelated For the mr.
pose Oft notoriety, as he is lust ignorant
enough to think it a great achievement to
impress visitors with the idea that he hos
been perfect barbarian all his davs. That
ne Is branded as murderer is sufficient to
know, bnt that he IS Il willful and IItfhea,,d
OF 1alsiher there cannot remain a doubt.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-08-01

A RADICAL PAPER, in discussing the
project of erecting a new mansion for
the President at some other place than
Washington, for n S1tn}neT residence,
says that 'the argument in favor of
the proposition is that Washington is
unhealthy in summer, and the dignity
and wealth of the United States require
better accommodations for its Chlel
Magistrate This is an attempt at
initiating the example of European
menarchies in building additional res
licences for their upstart and useless
kings. But assuming it to be true,
which it is not, that Washington Is
more unhealthy than other cities dur
ing the summer months, it is very evi-
dent that the treasury ought not to be
put to the expense Of building a new
Presidential residence-not at least
until after the expiration of Grants
term of office, since he always gives
Washington q wide berth during the
heated term, and transfers the exccu-
tive department Of the government,
stables and all, to Long Branch No
fears need be entertained that Grants
health will be impaired by remaining
in Washington during the Sun'Hey.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-08-01

GORED TO DEATH.-A shockingly trag-
ical occurrence took place at the farm Of
Mr.. Sidney Dram, near Scranton, Pa, on
Friday last, by which an old man named
William Hin lost his life. Hill took n spe-
cial pride in tending to q bull kept by Mr..
Dram in barn not far from his residence.
Hill went into the barn TO feed the bull
Early in the morning MIR. Dram got up and
went into the barn to look after his stock
On his return, he was met by Mrs. Dram in
q terrible state of excitement, who eXclaim-
ed, ''Oh, Sidney, poor Willie - She had
heard an unusual noise coming from the di-
rection of the barn; and as if by PRESENT.
ment, supposed some one had been killed
by the mad bull.
Mr.. Dram and his wife proceeded to the
barn, and there at the door they found poor
Old Hill, in a kneeling posture, his hands
resting ON the ground and his head bent
between them. His hat was off and his
long gray hair was tossed over his forehead
and clottcd in the blood oOzing from great
scar on the right temple, produced, it is
supposed, by being tossed against some
Jagged corner or nail in the framework of
the barn. What is most strange about the
matter is that the barn-dOor was adjusted
and fastened. 1t is supposed that the old
man on receiving the fatal wounds retreat
81 from HE Iar'vvorfrsl rsseilat, and be fore
he became enfeebled from hemorrhage sue
ceeded in securing the door and then fell
forward into the position i'll which he was
found.
Upon examination it was found that the
bull had struck him on the right side, COM
pletely smashing three ribs and tearing out
a large piece of one, together with severing
the lungs in shocking manner, and rip
ping his victim clear across from the right
to the left breast. A doctor was called in,
but it was too late. Hill was dead
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-08-01

pears down the embankment ah, that last
view That look of the agonlzed mother,
With a little baby strained to her bosom,
will ever haunt me.
suddenly l feel hand ON my shoulder.
oGood Gcd - / exclaim with terror, 50
unnerved am by the terrible sight which
l have just witnessed.
But the voice of the miner reasslres me,
and | follow him YEARLY TO m? humble
bed, where l strive in sleep to forget the
phantom train. u"
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-08-01

A correspondent of the Pittsburg Cam
nn'rc'at from Lock Haven states that while
a party of young women from O,1ea,',s Pi'5 iiie
were gathering huckleberries ON tbe noa'',l
tam Just back Of. he.settlement,they were
attacked by huge panther. An the wo-
men ned! but one named Jerusha BRYAN.
who seized pine knot and after a close
contest ora few minutes laid the monster
dead at her feet. Her garments We're torn
INTO INTO snreds, and her face and arms badly
@ sclaIcheG, but she walked home in tri-
inches in length. 'oo' 'S''
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-08-01

HoRRIBLE MURDER IN LYCOMING CoUN-
TY.-Ab0ut four miles from Williamsport
resided Tor many years an aged couple
named Mcbride. 1t was generally sup
posed that they had great quantity of
gold concealed in their dwelling, and this
suppoSitiOn led to the cruel tragedy which
was enacted on Tuesday night of last week
About noon on Wednesday a neighbor.
having occasion to visit the house, was
Mortified to discover the Ifeless and man
gled remains of Mrs. Mcbride lying on the
floor, while a short distance from her was
her husband breathing, but insensble.
Assistance was promptly called, the alarm
raised, and officers set to work to discover,
if possible, the author of this damnable
deed.
On Wednesday night a man named Mel
son Wade entered a WhLiamsport house of
prostitution. and began to spend money in
a liberal manner. 1t was noticed that he
carried more gold than one man is apt to
come by honestly in these times, and the
woman of the house, who had heard of
the murder, slipped out and acquainted
the police with her suspicious. Wade was
promptly arrested, and Il search of his per-
son revealed the fact that he had in his
possession 50, 900 in gold. In the course
OF the evening he made n full confession,
admitting that he had beaten the aged
couple with a club, and that he did the
deed for the money. Mr.. Mcbride was liv-
ing at last accounts, but cannot recover.