Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-07-25

Briefs.
At the Depo. a few days ago. as some folks
were getting upon the cars, in attempting to
pass from one car to another little child
dropped between the bumpers, but was res
cued without damage, Just as the train moved.
A narrow escape.
Some person or persons unknown, with dia-
bolic intent, few evenings since placed OBJ
structions on the railroad track mile or more
below town. The discovery was made little
while before the approach of the Accommoda-
ton train for Winchester, by a little son Of
Mr. r. \. Eessey, to whose energy in remov-
ing the same 50 far as he could aud lodging
information with the Railroad Agent are ali in
debted fof the Illustration Of so devilish plan
for the destruction Of human life and the waste
Of property We hope the railroad authorities
will take cognizaucc Of the act Of the little boy.
albeit he only did lis duty.
Mr. Dull, of Dultown, has been soiournius
a few days with Us. Harvest over wheat
finding its way into market, refreshing rains
and prospect for bountiful crops of corn-all,
we hope, will tend to make him change his
base.
The street sprinkler, on dry days, cscillates
between Concert Hall and the Free Press
coruer-much to the comfort Of residents Of
that locality aud passers-by, and makes the
market in dust rather heavy.
Observe the new railroad schedule. The
fellow who was too late for the cars few days
ago. wouldn't admit that he didn't run fast
enough, but confessed be didn't start in time.
Capt Spencer, Que Of the live men among
the Railroad officials, happened at Harpers
Ferry, a few days ago, when, by some hook or
crook, the train left for the Upper Valley with
out the mails. he mounted an engine and in
ten minutes overlook the train at Charestown
10 miles in ten minutes. That's The way
"how to do it when there's a necessity for
prompt action.
The Musical Association designs giving two
entertainments in August-lSth and l4th-
at Concert Hall"
John Robinson's big show is billed for this
place for the 18th August. We are cir-cussed
more than common this summer. So much
Tor being one Of the large towns and on the
great highway Of travel 'twix, North and
South.
The Hon. VIM. II Travers is named as like
ly to be prominent before the Legislature for
the United States Senatorsbip.
\ frame dwelling house Of Mr. Hiram O Ban-
non, on Lawrence street, was bought at pub
lie sale, on "Wednesday last, by Messrs Trus-
sell & Lucas for the sum of Stops.
4 grand Fancy and Masquerade Ball at Jor-
dams Springs on Wednesday evening next,
both, fer which unusual preparations are re-
ported to be making.
Columns of the daily press are hlled with
the details Of the Beecher-Tilton scandal
This notable Grim. con. case will be apt 10 make
tue Plymouth Church congregation, who have
granted their pastor his usual leave for recrea-
tioa end to roam in pastures new and green,
to wish that the simmer would last all tho
year. Il. w B-the great uest-hider -
promises well for the spccessorship to Brigham
Young and to be the spiritual guide Of the
people Of the pulygamus realm.
An immense crowd may reasonably be ex-
neried in Cbarlcstorp on Friday next. and an
unusual amount, Of lionizing will be done
We hope many Of those who will come sight
seeing on that day will not forget their hind
sights, aud will not only be prepared, but dis
posed, to pay the printer. We have been
long-suGering and kind.
The relou-colic days have Come-as we
observed in passing the fuit-store Of Mr.
lIaiues under " Concert Hail.
New Whel, IS selling IN Baltimore at 40
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