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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Saturday. May %, 1875.
Decline of Congressional Oratory.

Senator Booth Of California, in the course OF
recent lecture on Charles James Fox, at Ter
e Haute. Indiana, bemoaned the decline oi
. C,ngressonal 0ratory, giving, however, as one
eason for it the forming by journalists, now
= days, Of congressman opinions This Is
perhaps true, but did It never occur t" the gen
ilemah that the average cnneressmas ot to-day
is entirely unable, through sheer ignorance, t.
fprn an opinion for himself regarding the
great legislative ISSUES Besides, the iegisla-
tor, euveloped in tie heat Of discussion, ha'
less chance to make an impartial estimate of a
measure, than the journalist who, standing
without the congressional arena, keeps clear
head with which t. work ont the problem.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Look at This---The Reason Why Mer
Will Not Marry.

Saws New York paper:
New York is crowded with unmarried men,
afraid Of the expense OF supporting these s'lded
butterflies. There is bachelor at the Sixth
Avenue Hotel, whose income is $50 600 year
aud still he says he can't AFFORD to get mar
ried. He's a proud fell'w. and says, as a
single man. ho can have the best horses, best
rooms. and best box at the opera.
"If I should get nirricl.' he said j
would have 10 stint myself or overdraw my
income"
"Iow il that?" asked friend.
"Wel, now, come intD the pirlor aud III
show you. You see, ladies are extravagant
nowadays. They dress SO much more than in
Europe. mean they don't wear rich d'a-
monds like the women Of Flurence and Milan,
but they wear such rich dresses. laces. sha"is
and furs. Now I'm proud, aud ] wonld not
wan, MY wife to be outdresseal. SO have to
keep out Of the marriage business"
"Do you see that lady there2" be said
pointing TIA fashionable caller.
"Yes."
"Well, she has on $500 panniered, wa
tered. poanaise, brown eros grain dress, and |
wear 500 coat, She wears a $40 bonnet,
while | wear an SIS hat. She wears $500
worth Of applique ani p int aquile, while |
wear SO shirt, Her ordinary morning Jew
elry which is changed every year, not count
Ing diamonds, cost S40O, mine cost so"
"Wel, how docs it fopt up?'
"Wby, the clothes she has on cost 81 225,
and mine cost S2O5, and that is only one Of
her dozen outfits, while only bave--say three.
The fact is" growing earnest" +" couldnt
begin 10 live 10 brown-stonc front with that
womao and keep up appearances to match
carriages, church, dinners. opera, and seaside
for 5000. III have TO become a second
rate man, and live 10 an esbtcen-ioot house.
or withdraw to Second avenue, and III be
hanged if do" aud be slung bis 6st down
into nice silk hat in the excess Of his earn
estness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
The Age of Grease.

From tie Charleston s c. Ne,oS and Courier.
The Stone Age, the Age Of Bronze, the
Golden Age the Silver Age, the Brazen Age,
the Dark ages-are all terms so familiar that
they At once suggest their meaning to the
mind. They give us, as it were, birds-eye
view Of tie life Of the human race, from the
remotest point in eternity that a backward
glance of our mental eye can reach, up to the
commencement Of these modern times, which
optimist writers Of to-day are accustomed to
call the age of Progress. Familiar and sug-
gestve, however as these teIms are, it Is uni
versally acknowledged that they DO not OF
themselves convey philosophically accurate
description of the period which they designate
1t is to be feared that this criticism will apply
as well to the term Age of Progress as to those
which have preceded it. Perhaps the world
has progressed since Columbus discovered
America: and in these days Of Centennial
hullabaloes it may be regarded as rank heresy
TO DENY it But, granting the progress, no
one will deny that it is progress on wheels,
and that those wheels require vast amount of
grease" Should man invent a new sewing
machine needle an indispensable adjunct to
that most wonderful result of progress, the
machines may bungle along with the old
needles, and he may die as poor as he was born,
III ko
and the patent agent is able to grease the
Patent Office. recent illustrious example
shows plainly that the best way to make sue
cess of great canal is TO grease the Legisla-
ture of the State wherein it is located. When
IL rnmps 10 Continental railroads aud ocean
steamships why, then, grease Congress, and
perhaps. even the President. Cakes Ames was
the apostle Of grease in this country and
he has become immortal, because he kuew
where to put grease where it would do the
most good. In fact, "grease Is an Ameri-
can institution Yet if we will reflect on The
fIchborne trial in England, the dreaded pow
er of the Bonapartists in France, the rule OF
two old women in China, aud certain other
topics of the day too numerous 10 mention. we
win see that the influence of grease is byn
means confned to this Continent. 10 fact, we
are driven 10 the melancholy conclusion that
the Hume, we hope not yet germinated in the
womb Of futurity, who shall write the history
of tue rise aud fall of the American Republic,
with some account of the contemporaneous
world rill fas,diouSly escbew the Age Of
Progress" aud substitute therefor the :" Age Of
Grease"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
'Frisco's Pside.

This is TIE great Palace uotei. Which &
now approaching completion aud viii prota-
Lly be opened on Sepien.bcr /. a few n"ies
regarding it may Lcin;c.estins. All The outer
rooms have bay windows. every room has a
fireplace aud a clothes-closet, aud to every
two rooms there is bath, and toilette
room. This makes total Of S4S bay via
dows. aud s77 bathrooms. The total mum
Der Of rooms in the hotel above the garden
floor is 755. To reach these, there will be four
elevators leading to the upper story aud
fifth for the transportation OF baggage. Inc
hotel is entirely nre-pFoof, but 10 guard
against possible danger there are four srteslan
wells, aud reservoir with capacity oi
GA. 900 gallons. 4 supply of 2l,6Oo feet
of hose connects with fire apparatus upon
each floor. The immense dining saloons will
REQUIRE 70. table use 1925 dozen napkins,
$3.50 yards damask cloths. and 1900 yards
fine linen the bed-chambers, ! 500 yards
pillow linen, 1900 quilts, Sc by 50, 10000
yards linen sheeting, Is bales ticking, 1900
dozen turkish towels. 5000 yards crash towels.
| 500 linen pillow shams. 900 nottingham
lace curtains, $50 pieces iine plush, i59 pieces
fine satin, etc, etc. Among the articles OF
furniture there will be 900 large easy chairs,
1000 ladies easy chairs COO rocking chairs,
and 500 sofas. $4,000 yards of carpetins VIII
be required 10 cover the rooms aud corridors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Attractiveness Of Women.

Personal attractions most girls possess-at
any rate in sufficient degree to render them
attractive TO somebody-for although there are
standards and models Of beauty yet these d.
not prevail with all persons There is some
thing wonderful in the difference Of aspect
which the same face wears 10 different behold
ers. Probably the philosophical explanation
of this is. that what is hidden TO the eye Of all
others becomes apparent to the eye Of love.
How can moderately good looking girl in
crease her attractiops7 BY culture. She
must cultivate her mind An ignorant and
illi;erate woman, even if she attracts the atten-
ton, cannot retain the interest Of an inteli-
gent man. She must do this by reading, by
study, by reflection, and by familiar conversa-
ton with the best and most highly educated
persons with whom she comes in contact.
But the heart must be cultivated as well rs
the head. "of all things" exclaimed most
elegant and refined gentleman, after nearly a
life times familiarity with the best society, Of
all things give me softBess and gentleness 10
woman" A harsh voice, a course laugh
triaes like these have suddenly spoiled many a
favorable first impression.
The cultivation Of the heart mus. be real
aud not feigned. A woman who strdies 10
appear rather than to be good and generous
seldom succeeds in deceiving the opposite sex
10 these respects. She who in truth seeks
earnestly to promote the happiness Of those
around her is very apt 10 obtain admirers
among men. No woman ever otherwise so
completely triumphs over rival as when she
is 10 good earnest to prefer that rivals interest
to her own.
Above all other requisites in a woman is
conscientiousness Without this touchstope Of
character, no matter what her charms and ac-
quirements. she canuot expect to command the
lasting regard Of any man whose love is worth
having.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Rich Brain Workers.

Clemons, the humorist, MARK Twain has
been seven years before the public, aud has be-
come rich enough to live on his income. His
property in Hartford is worth more than $50
COO Mrs Stowe has made more than any o.
ther American woman, aud has probably
-leared 100000 Marian Harland tMrS
Terhuue), who has written induStriouSly fi
rwenty years, has probably made $4,000 h,
'lozcn novels. Perhaps Mary J. Holmes ha'
lone euualIy wrl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

Salt is a simple remedy for many things
It will cure sick headache, make cream freeze,
make the butter come. take ink stains out Of
cloth Of any kind, kill vens, kill worms; make
the ground cool, so that it is more congenial
to celery, cabbage. &C.; case the itching pain
caused by irritabeskip diseases, like biyes, itch,
&c; produce vomiting or stop it. as you like
and uiany other things too numerous to men,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

NOR all kinds of Homemade Boots, Shoes and
| Caters, go to HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
4 T Hagleys you can find all kinds of Ready
n made Boots. Shoes and Caters from the low
e, price to the best quality.
I AIDES. IT ySu want Arctic OFcrshoes. lmita-
| 4 ton of Sandals, kellogg's Gum Buskins or
FO1thuids 60 to HAGLET'S = Shoe Store.
<tENT'S. 4 Ladies, Misses and Children's Rubber
III Shoes of various kinds. at
HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
A LII kinds Of Shoe Dressings, Shoe Bronze,
" Backing. Cork Soles Waterproof Compost
ton Warranted 10 keep your feet diyl, Button
Hooks, Buttons. Laces, &C, at
HAGLEY'S Shoe Store.
u EPAiRING done stshort i.otice. at
IL bee. 70, lST4 HAGLEY'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
A Good Precept Well Told.

The following ingenious arrangement Of a
sentence is taken from the Carolina Sentinel
April 4tb, 1918. II may be read over tive
thousand different ways without altering the
original words, by beginning at the letter X
which will be found in the centre of the dia-
mond.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
A Cheering w ord.

Ex-senator Carl Schurz at banquet ten
lered him by the Germans Of New York pre-
vious to his sailing for Europe, uttered these
words during an extended address:
Gentlemen. do not think that the pessim-
lists are justified who rail over the fall of A
mericau liberty the germ of American life is
sound England was not ruined by Walpnle,
and America will not be ruined by eight years
&c Grantism "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

POLITICAL
For the Free Press.
MEMORY.


She gave me lock of her beautiful hair-her mar
all fecked with gold,
And as kissed the gilt SO rare, told her the
story, oldi-
The old, old tale ofburning love, ife-times desc
late woe
bowed my head, my dreams unwove, holding
her fair curl sol
Even now, thro' the dim. dim Past, borne on
Memory's tide,
There comes vision, too bright to last, ot one
who lived, = and died.
or one who died too soon, too soon,-a Flowret
budding bright
A Star that had not seen High Noon, ere fell keen
Winters night!
Ahl Well! The world moves slowly on, and thinks
not of its dead,
As one heart thinks not of the torn and bruised
heart il bled!
| treasure the lock OF her beautiful hair-her hair
all flecked with gold,
often weep DER the gift so rare, and think on the
story, old.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Change of Location.
w OOlen Goods.
Shannondale Factory,

and will there manufacture Woolen Goods on an
increased scae-haying greater facilities and more
Improved Machinery, beside full corps OF COM
petent workmen. Every article heretofore man-
ufactured under nv supervision will, in my pres
ent establishment. be produced in greater periec-
tion. aud will compare iavorably with the best
fabrics
am in the market for Wool, and will purchase
at the Factory and through my Agents in Charles
town, Messrs. Duke 4 Gallaher-allowing the
highest market price II more convenient for my
old customers who NAV desire to exchange Wool
for Goods to deliver the Wool in Charlestown,
MesSsrs. Duke 4 Gallaher are authorized to re-
ceive and receipt for the same.
Information as to prices, &c, NAV be had by
addressing me at kabletown, or my Agents at
Charlrs.pvu.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended me. | trust 20 merit, by careful at
teutiOn to business, the Manufacture OF superior
goods and by moderate charges, continuance OF
the goud will and custom OF old friends and trial
By new ones.
4. McCARRELL, Jr.
Nav "a 1874 SDirfk eoBg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22

Why are mosquitoes like physicians Be-
cause they never let blood without running op
bill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Collection Depot.

rT,HE Charlestown Depot, Winchester Stras-
burg Branch of the b. o. Railroad, has
been made Collection Depot. Freights willhere-
after be collected at Charestown instead, as here
tofore, at the points from which shipments are
made. All persons receiving freight on and after
August LIST 1872. will be required topay for the
same before removal. j. ID. STARR1,
Aug. 5, 1872. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
STE ID
Grand, Square and Upright
PT A NOS

HAvE received upwards Of FIFTY FIRST
III PREMIUMS, and are among the best now
made. Every instrument fully warranted Tor hve
wears Prices as low as the exclusive use OF the
very best materials and the most thorough work
manship will permit. The principal fianists ana
composers and the pianO-puTcaasing public, of the
South especially, unite in the uaauimoes verdict
of the superiority of the sTlEFF PIANO. The
DURABILITY of our instruments is fully esta6-
lished bv over SIXTY SCHoOLS AND GUILE
G GES in the South, using over 500 OF our Pianos
Sole Wholesale Agents for several OF the prin-
ciDaI manufacturers of Cabinet and Parlor Or
cans: prices from $50 to S6O0. Aliberai discount
to Clereymen and Sabbath schools.
A large assortment of secondha Pianos, az
prices ranging from SIS to $500, always on hand.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 1000 Southerners who have bought
and are using the Stief Piano: .
CHAS. NJ. STIEFF.
Warerooms, No. North Liberty Street,
BALTIMORE, ND.
Factories, sl 4 sc Camden Street, and IS Al
Perry Street.
NAV ?, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
RE EMOVAL.

NJATHERS SEQ, MERCHANT TAlL0RS,
vi have removed from No. to No. 81 NORTH
CHARLES ST, northwest corner of Lexington,
where they will continue their business as former
iv, with a we'll. assorted stock of Choice and Sea-
sonable GOODS, which they will be pleased to
make up to order and in the most approved style,
at moderate prices.
March g. ls12--ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-05-22
Boots and shoes.

May %, 1874. Spirit copy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

and family the comfort Of a hippopota-
mus. Even the poor and lowly cannot
be without one. What is home without
hippopotamus? There isno good reason IN
this advance in one of the necessities OF
life No information has been received
of short crop of hippopotamus. 1t looks
very much as if this rise in price was
the result of ring, diabolical eombln-
alton formed to put up the cost in the
face of great demand. If this is SO,
the base. infamous scheme should be at
once exposed. If there is hippopota-
mus corner the people should know It,
and the sooner the better and the ilend-
ish manipulators who would ruthlessly
deprive the poor man of his hiPPopota-
mus should be held up to public eXecra-
ton and contempt. 1t may be urged
that it is the government duty on them
which makes this advance. If this is
true, then it is one of the saddest efforts
of a protective tariff, and no stronger
argument can be advanced in favor OF
free trade than this unjust, extortionate
increase in the cost of Appropriateness.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

A mystery is solved in the June num-
Der of Scribner's Magazine Simulta-
neously with the murder of President
Lincoln, it will be remembered, two
rough looking men called twice at the
room of Charles Sumner in Washington,
and it was thought they were assassins
The house was accordingly guarded fol
some time until, finally, it was decided
that nothing could be learned in REGARD
to the matter and the soldiers were taker
away The solution was not revealed
until after Mr. Summers death, when i
was found that the supposed assassin
were Hon. Henry h. Dawes and Hon
Daniel W. Gooch. They had been t,
Richmond and dusty and travel-worl
made call upon Mr. Sumner on theil
return, Not finding him at home they
proceeded to the White House, and thel
returned TO find him still absent. The,
were naturally unaware that their brie
visitha created excitement
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11
A Hint to Farmers,

In some sections, and it would be
decided advance in thoughtfulness and
kindness in all sections, farmers give
each of their boys, and girls, too, strip
of land to raise whatever they choose
upon it, and dispose of the product for
their own benefit. 1t is favor that
they all appreciate, and it is a pleasant
and serviceable employment for them
in their leisure hours. They will vie
with each other in their skill at raising
their little crops, and the proceeds ap-
piled to their own use, are frequently OF
some value; and the whole arrange,
ment while it instructs them in the cul'
tivation of the soil, early implants inthe
children the idea of thrift and economy
Sometimes, where good many animal;
are raised, pig, lamb, calf up t.
even colt, according to the age Of tn
children, is given to each to rear anC
keep or sell. Farmers, think of this
it will more than repay you in the hap
piness and confidence it will impart t
your sons and daugters. Germantoao
Telegraph
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

STRANGE BUT TRUE.-It is natural
for people suffering with Consumption,
Coughs, Severe Colds, and any other
disease of the Throat and Lungs, to put
off from day to day buying an article
that they know has cured their neigh
Dor, friend, or relative, yet they have no
faith in it until it is too late. Ifyou will
go to your druggist, H. II. as. M. Davis, and
get bottle of Boschee's German Syrup,
your immediate cure is as certain as you
live. 1t has lately been introduced in
this country from Germany, and Drug
gists and people everywhere are elated
over its success. You can get sample
bottle for 10 cents and try it. Regular
size bottle 70 cents.
Also for sale by N. Moore, Chester VT, e. Cooley
Charlestown, N H.. and Il. w. Pierce, Chester Depot
VT SILL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

INTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE g WI
STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OP I'm
IN THE matter of WILLIAM X; H.
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy, 10 the ~ n
said Bankrupt and all others whom II il ny
The undersigned assignee of the estaps ~
Bankrupt hereby gives notice that hss .t ~
ed by the District Court of said district W 1890
ond and third general meeting Of tne X rs
Falls, VT, in said District, on the seyen'esA
JUNE, A. D. 1877. at TWO o'clocb Z Lars
the Hon. A. p. Lyman. REGISTER ~ ba Lai;o1s !
the purposes named in the q and e . Ses 4 u
give notice that have filed my final act II n
of said Bankrupt, and at said time az &
shall apply to said Court for set.,e.n * IS.
act, and for discharge from all liabllig s-oysl
OF said estate in accordance with the Pi'
said 2Sth section nj. RI
Dated at Woodstock, in said District tA''
day of JUNE A. ID. 1875. As.gas
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11

ESTATE OF CHARLES SIUWhIL
WE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, being duly sTp1.s
w by the Hon. Probate Court for the p -
Yves minister, Commissioners to recelfs 80 -
and adjust all claims and demands n rs 81 w, ",
against the estate Of CHARLES STOW hbl ~ i,
Rockingham, in said district. deceased. N ~.
and six months from the THIRTEENfH da ~ "
last, being allowed by said court for thsl VI
we do therefore hereby give notice tnal W r
tend to the business o. our said
late residence of said de eased, in k9esVE, q
said district. on the THIRD sATUkpA.i D
each Of said days.
HUGH cHRISTY.l Commi..sps
LEVI RICE,
MARTIN r. LAWRENCE. Admr. IA
May %, A. d. 1875,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11
THE TERRACE BUILDING LOTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR 1915.


The exercise of a little diseernment enables per
son to determine with reasonable precision, those
places in village, that would be called desirable toT
building, and always in locating a dwelling the
person with reference to the prospective well
as the present character of the surroundings. The
advantage of the TERRACE BUILDING LOTS, is
SO we'll recognized now that nothing need be said
in their favor. 1t is pretty well understood that
have guarded by restrictions and conditions against
any possible bad features in this section, as TO
able the purchaser to be at about any undesir
able buildings in the immediate vicinity 1t is ut
| terly impossible FOREVER, that nuisances be
erected on the terrace building lots and future gem
eratious will thank US for setting apart spot in
Bellows Falls, perpetualy insured against any pos
sible accidents of this kind And it is proper that
it should be So for Nature itself has done every
thing to make it beautiful spot for habtations and
so protected. it becomes in respect most fa-
Yored locality.
we shall continue to offer these lots on easy terms
and long payments. to accommodate parties in
building
Our prices cannot fail to suit, and if the lots don't
you will have to wait for another CONFUSION OF Ma
ture to make them expressly to your TASTE and the
chances are, then you might be disappointed
don't think would wait prices might vary change
of owners might occur, and thousand little things
might happen to cheat you out Of trade, Plans,
ne. can be seen, and full information obtained at
my office. j. ID. BhID6MAN.
Bellows Falls Vt. II
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-06-11
In Bankruptcy .-snmueIs. ora" raw

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF The lHTEF ssiy6s1
STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT Of 4, SA7Bs 81
\ the matter of SAMUEL S, Qhp.noefssiB ssl
lrupt in Bankruptcy To the creditor soneern. <
rupt and TO all others whom it may - AID 81
rupt hereby gives notice that it has e .sst tbs
BY the district court Of said districti tps reif
ond and third general m eetings Of Inns m Ft
said Bankrupt, will be held az r5SsnND DAl !
Juno A. d. 1875 at THREE o'clock Z. =. No car be .
Hotel at Bellows Falls. in aid distfr .ss BslHs'
poses named in the 9th section OF w
Act of March 2. 1867. IA .hBl Z
And that have filed my accounts iisrss Il .
for discharge from all liability as assis :
estate. =, a;s.,;et De-
Dated at Bellows Falls in said olsH
day OF May 1873, .rF AssigfH