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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
Editorial lettings.

Col Ben. Wilson las lecn nominated by
the democrats Of the Is; West Virginia Dis
tri,t
Mr. John Ga,cwooi, editor Of the Southeast
fruauy ycus el,torofa paper a, Woodstock,
Shenandoah county Va, is dead.
Tn commenting on an editorial, tie Keyser
uomtg.H Echo al'ules 90 tie FREE Pass as
s.. tle strongest democratic paper in the State. "
We are obliged TO Judge IIohe for the campli-
meu, Jatthe editorial to which he aIuLcs did
not appear in our columns.
4 misapprehensi.n exists in lie minds Of
many regarding the elections in West Viz
-5aa. Members Of Congress are to be voted
fer on tie Tuesday after the first Monday in
N5ycmter-at the time % TIE Presidential
election instead Of the Pad Tuesday Of Oc-
,lter. when the State Elections take place.
The Urslur correspondent of the Randolph
Enterprise, and who heard Mr. Faulkner 5
speech q. phi'trpi On the 81 Of August, thus
refers Co tha, speech:
We heard NJ. Faulkner speak for the first
time aud 10 was with great pleasure. The
people cannot discharge the Obligations which
ticy owr % Mr. Faulkner uulc,s they send
l.n 90 thc United States Senate. for which his
years. great OK pcrieuce. extensive knowledge
and trlusceudiut abilities best 1T him
Hon Charles J Faulkner has been invited
-. a. Gs.4r Tr,..-r-fs,.5 Il re-,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
.S55 2 SIT sl wi FFS E Agents r. sam
p. o. VICKERY, Augusta, Maine.
Aur 20. IS76-ly.
Notice to take Dispositions.
JULIA DEC. GARNETT,
VS.
JOHN J GARRETT.
Cause pending in the Circu1t Coprt Of JEFFERSON
n...-L, H. Ty.ro;,,1

Cause pending in the CircHt Court Of JEFFERSON
County Hest Virginia.
TINHE Defendant in the above entitled cause is
hereby notified that the dispositions Of d. \:
A. Mosman, Bidnie Foley, c. II. Bennett, Gen'i
Guver Mrs Daniels and others,
will be taken on the 9th dav Of Sen ten Der, 1876
between the hours Ofl0 \. NJ. and p. VI. at the
off &c Of VIM r. Smith. Esq, nj Norwalk, in the
County of Fairfield and State Of Connecticut.
And also that the dispositions ofDr. II. W. Buel
and others,
will be taken on the 29th dav Of September, 1876,
between the hours Of 10 4. VI. and p. VI. at the
office Of D. c. Kilbourne. Esq. at Ltchfeld In
The County OF Ltcbfeld and state Of Connecticut
And also that the deposition Of the plaintiff,
Julia Dec. Garnet, will be taken on the 10th day
of October. 1916 between the hours Of ] \. NJ
and 6 p. NJ Mt the Office Of Geo. ~ Beltzhoover.
at Shephprdstown, in the County ofJefferson and
State OF West Virginia-al Of said dispositions to
be read in evidence in behalf of the said plaintiff
at the trial OF said cause in said Court. And if
from any cause the taking o: said dispositions
should not be commenced on the DAYS respectively
named. or being commenced should not be compile
ted on sa id DAYS. the taking Of the same will be
adjourned snd continued from dav to day. respect
ively at the same places and between the same
hours, till said depositous shall be fully completed
JULIA DISC. GARNETT,
Dv Travers and Beethoven, her Attorneys.
Aug. 26, lS16-Tt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
[ From tie B1l'o Weekly american, dug. 10.
j. J. Turner & Co.'S Excelsior.

The following letter from Colonel Randolph
Harrison, of Cumberland county, Va, one Of
the hest and most successful agriculturists Of
that State, is addressed to his friends, Mcssrs
A. Y. Stokes & Co, of Richmond, relative to
the merits Of J. J. Turner * Co. 5 Excelsior ;
AuruuL, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Va,
August l4th, 1876.
4. J. Stokes Co., EicimoHd, "a:
Dear SirS-lour letter did not reach me
until Saturday, aud lose no time TO respond.
giving you my opinion Of }. j. Turner *
Co. 5 Excelsior have always bccn chary
uf giving certificates Of the excellence Of fer
tilzers, because farmers are apt 10 form their
conclusions hastily and often uis!cad others,
but think have tested the Excelsior sul-
lcc1tly to warrant me IN saying that II is nj
least equal 70 any "ammoniatsd super-phos-
plate at or near the same price that has
been upon tie market in Virginia. Have
used 10 upon wheat and tobacco, and regard it
as admirable for either crop, though caudor
requires me 10 say that at the present price Of
wheat I do no, think it will pay to Use any
commercial fertilizers for that crop, unless with
the Interior object Of getting stand Of clover
or other grass.
It may be proper forre to state flat have
been using commercial fertilizers ever since
the introduction Of Peruvian Guaro into gen
cral use in Nirg mia, and that ! prcsume few
persons have tried more oftbe different rIcva-
rati1us sold in our market, SO that have no
small experience. Very truly yours,
EANDuITH HARRISON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
A Just Tribute from Pres't Grant

L9NG BRANCu, \. J., August 22.-The
following has just been received from the Pres
lent:
at is with extreme pain that the President
announces to the people OF the United States
the death Of the Speaker Of the House of Rep
rcsentatvcs, the Hon. Michael C. Kerr, of Iu-
diana. \ man of great intellectual endow-
mcuts, large culture, great probty and earnest
ness in his devotion to the public interests, las
passed from the position Of power and useful
ness TO which he had been recently called
The body over which he had been selected to
preside not being in session to reuder its tribute
cf affection and respect to the memory of the
deceased, the President invites the people OF
the United States TO solemn recognition Of
the public and private worth and the services
Of pure and eminent character.
L. s. GRANT.
"By the Prest: JcuN L. CADwALADEn,
Acting Secretary of State.
d" Washington, August 81, 1876"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
SCHOOL NOTICE..
1875 1872
WEST VIRGINIA E-FEVERSITY.
Norsantowu, ". "a.

Norgantown, W. Y

TF7HE Fail Term begins September t,h, with a
corps OF ten efficient and accomplished Pro
ieSsors and instructors, with all the Departments
fully equipped. and under the superintendent Of
Rev John W. Scott, D. D.. l.. l.. d., acting Pres
ident, whose large experience, scholarly attain
menls, aud recognized standing as an educator,
iusufc. the expectation OF continued and increas-
ing success.
Winter term begins January 8. Spring term
begins March q. For catalogue or fuller iHior-
nation, address re. BERKELEY, a. NJ,
Auv. &C, 1876 en-. Scc'v Ul Faculty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
80 ACRES,

on the North side Of the Lcctown Road, will be
sold or much as will satisfy the balance remain
Ing Unpaid OF claim Of S263l.74 and costs.
THE TERMS Of the sale will be one-tlrd Of
the purchase money in cash and the balance in
nStaImcuts at one and two years with interest
from the day of sale; the deferred payments 10 be
secured by decd or deeds Of trust upon the pre-
misses.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
CHARLEsTOWN ACADEMY.
WI. II. KABLE, A. u, PnycrAL.
". c. LEE, i. B., AsssTAsT.
THE ADVANTAGE

rENIIE next Session Of the Academy commences
the 9th Of September. W c. Lee. the isis
tant for the following year is a Bachelor Of Arts
Of Washington and Lee University, aud bears tes-
timoniais Of the highest character az 70 scholar
ship, dc, from the Faculty.
For Information as 70 terms, &C., send cor Gaia
logue or aPplg % the Principal.
Aug. 10, ls7C-it SPisa copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
August19, 1915.

b''
Soluble Phosphate Of %
Bone &" ...................3 o.
'ltsl.
The most concentrated universal and durable
fertilizer ever offered Ia 'bc farmer combining
all the stimulating qualities Of Peruvian Guano.
and The ever durable frtilizirg properties Of
Bones. In fine dry powder, prepared expressly
ior drilling.
After Eighteen Years experience by The Farm
er's of Nd, and Va. IN the use Of % ENcfLsIoR,"
on their wheat crops il is their opinion thatan ap-
Pcaticn Of 700 pounds Is equal 20 from 200 90 800
pounds Of any other fertilizer or gulno, and there
fore fully 100 per cent. cheaper.
UNIFORMITY EQUALITY GUARANTEED
BY THE MANUFACTURERS.
Es- io-mers boadf see Ho' rrer4 Bagi,J,aud-
cd oborc. rih me ANALYSIS and OUR
NAHE 3" HED LETTERS Al o@srs are c2aH-
feJcity. Price $50 per Ton.
J. ). TURNER & CO..
A. PEtTr ST., BALTIMORE NJ.
For sale by
JAS. LAW. HOOFF Z co,
Aug. 8, lS7j-3m. Charlestown. ". Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
THE TsLACIIs1IITTTTNC
Threshing by Steam.
TO FARMERS.
Have Your Wheat ThrcsheJ

/ AN prepared to Thresh Wheat upon ihc u.t
1 reasonable terms. have an excellent I'r.l
cr-one that does its work wcii-QuiCay srf
without waste. will give 10y personal sur.r.
sion 10 the operating Of my machine, aud uy ...
percncc is some guarantee that IT, work shall. b.
complcte-that the grain will bc gotten out cave.
fully and speedily.
Farmers needing my services viii please ua..
their wants known M an carly moment Ii.
working OF my machine is NOT hko, 60 B.. .a.
passed by auy other IN Use iu the County.
GEORGE ". MCCE.
July Is, ls7G-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
New establishments
WOODWORTI
AND
BLACKSMITHJNC.

IL +. ROHR, having for a number ~ r.,..
-. been engaged at the Machine Sbsr.
Messrs. Weirick q Weller, has concluded H. 81,
rate independently Of that firm, and has ass e,. f
with him his son, J. Marshall Rohr, Cor ihs ,r.
pose Of conducting the business OF the
NANUFiCTURE IND RFP3R
of Wagons, Drills. Plows, and Farming I-,r
mcnts generally. The SuDish Plowwil,bca 81
cialty With this firm. Every description on Ne.
ia our department viii be executed pr.mrt. -.f
with an expectation Of rendering entir. ra,f...
ton. Charges viii be moderate.
Shop near Toll Gate in Charlcstown
d. Z. ROHR son.
TEEE EsTACIE$EEITUT-,C
Department will be conducted by the md r...- .
in connection with Me,srs. Rohr Son. and itaa.
De my desire 10 make myself by substantial u...
indispensable 70 the community Charge reason.
able. Shop near Toll Gate in Charleston
July Is, lS76-Gn. JOHN ". JONES.
Drills for Repair ought n be sent to ,he Sion
early, that the necessary parts that can ons
obtained abroad may be secured in good time
j. l.. Il. a son.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
FORTY ACRES.

and joins the tract Of 10 Acres % be sold by An
drew Hunter, Trustee, as hereinafter mentioned
at the same time and place.
Tract No. /, containing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
nova ARRANGEMENT.

The Ziczag Arrangement, has recently been a
doptcd, will be- put on only whore specially order
ed, for which i've dollars viii be charged in addi-
tion 90 the regular price.
The change can be made from ziZzag to a
straight line, or rice rcrs0, in moment. without
even hosting the shoyels, without removing a
bolt 1t is simple 10 its construction, and will not
easily get out of repair
The entire machine is 50 ircH balanced that the
horses necks do no, become CALLED. This IS ac-
complished by the manner in which the hopper is
set upon the frame.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
STSf AWE ~ c-<<y>,- 90
&M T4ss..ss - 6 QL0E..a

for tie fourth quarter Of 1876 Just received.
and like all before it very handsome and
useful.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26

il attached to the rear of the hopper, and has a
zinc bottom which ia perforated for the grass seed
TO pass through. A light wooden slide, with in
donations cut transversely, agitates the seed
which should be clean 10 COW with regularity.
The grass sccder can also be attached, forward
Of the hopper, or il il is specially ordered be
left off entirely in which latter case there Is de-
dncton of five dollars from The list price.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
THE SURVEYOR

measures correctly the number OF acres sown, or
purts 81 40 acre down 90 sixtcenths. 10 making
the turns at the ends Of the field the holster puts
the working parts out of gear, and in consequence
the surveyor does not move in the least, aud can,
therefore, be relied upon 10 measure correctly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
The Gunno Attachment,

patented by J. b. Crowell which is conceded by
practical farmers to be the best yet introduced 10
their notice.
The great difficulty encountered in sowing some
kinds Of guano is that the agitation of the mass
in the hoppcrs renders it sticky, and it will not in
consequence, feed downward.
By the use OF Crowclps Guan0 Attachment this
is overcome aud as experience has proven,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26

which form a forced feed. uncqualed by any in
use and which has now stood the test ~ years.
The corrugation Of these rollers has been an i'm
provemeut over the first built. aud BY means
Of a slide and regulators the flow OF seed is CON
slant and regular.
There can be no choking. for the reason that Il
is positive force feed and all the " irbiie eap-,
straws, or any foreign substance that should
chance to be in tue wheat, is ted through without
stoppage.
In this way the "skips," which are so frequent
in fields Of drilled wheat, are entirely avoided and
there will be found 4 regularity in the grain over
the field, aud that. too. without the necessity Of
being constantly watched to see if the feeding is
all right
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-08-26
ALL KINDS OF FERTILIZERS
TEE GRASS SEED sOWEEs

in use can be sown withouteven mixing with an
substance 20 render il less sticky.
lis simplicity is one Of its great points.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-04
A Heroic Fight.

On the 18th instant, about noon, VIM.
Castro. JEFF. Thompson and o. +. Mason
were attacked by Indians about eight
miles below the Little Horn river. while
en- route to Fort Pease. There were be-
tween seventy.hvo and one hundred In
dams. They came up In the rear OF tho
party and fred some shots at them be-
fore they got of their horses. As quick
~ possible they ran into o small ravins
close by. got In q narrow "wash-out."
aud stood them of the best they could.
The Indians had them surrounded, 90
cupying the ridges. They kept up q
steady fire, but without effect, when they
descended to the ravine and got In bet
tor range. from the upper part OF the
valley. They killed Mr.. Mason and
wounded Mr.. Thompson slightly In the
hand. Castro and Thompson are posi-.
tive that three Indians were killed. One
WINS shot off his horse while driving
away their saddle and pack animals, and
two others were killed In tho rayine.
Ono Of them laid within forty yards Of
the men. After the killing Of these they
backed out, taking with them all their
animals and Winter supplies. Tho two
men buried their comrado In q pit made
with their butcher knives. and remained
by him until dark. when they left In the
direction Of Fort Pesso, travelling all
night. The nort day they found them.
selves cut of by the Indians. when they
abandoned tho idea Of going to the Fort
and took the back track for this point.
which they reached yesterday. Helena
Independent.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-04
Camille" and the Cat.

Miss Morris afforded q notable In
stance OF presence Of mind on wedncs'
day evening. At the point where
Camille" rises and tottcrs to the
window, and thence. striving TO regain
her couch, staggers to the toilet table,
she introduces n most effective and tell
ing piece OF acting, md II Is one Of the
strongest incidents OF the whole play.
Il requires great delicacy, and. ~ she
renders Il. II must be dono with great
nicely, or II would prove a disaster.
Just as Camille" was turning to the
glass, q cat OF extreme indiscrstion trottsd
on to tho stage, and caused q litter In
the audience. Miss Morris called the
animal to her. preserving In tho most
admirable manner the spirit and color oil
the previous situation. fell upon the
floor beside II, oaressed u, and finally
staggered with Il to the wing and gave
Il into tho prompter's too visible hand.
II was an appalling incident, for on ita
success depended the whole OF tho last
act, and yet the manner OF It's execution
held the audience spell.bound; and II
was roally hard to determine II II was
not actually "down In the bills" The
cat was In a position to ruin everything.
for In another moment Camille
scream, when she sees herself In the
mirror, would have sent II scampering
of the stage with tail erect. and then
where would the audience have beeni
Mr.. Ford ought TO have that cat de-
corously shot; II has on two other 90
~casions been OF serious detriment TO the
gravity OF the house. -Bdhimors Bull
Lain
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-04
TRANSMISSION Of Blood.

Tho New York Buffalo Commercial
thus describes an interesting expert
ment which was tried at the medical col
lece In that city: "Tho subjects were
two does-one considerably larger than
the o,her-which were placed under the
influence Of ether until both animals
were utterly unconscious. An artery in
the neck OF the larger dog wa opened.
In this a tube was inserted, and the
stop cock Of the tube turned of. thus
preventing any blood escaping until the
proper time came. Tho small dog was
then placed upon the table, the carotid
artery opened, aud the animal allowedto
bleed to death. When the blood ceased
TO run II was found that the dog was
absolutely dead. Artificial respiration
was applied. and then the tube in the
neck OF the largo canine was inserted In
that Of his bloodless brother. the Pro-
lessor meanwhile working upon the
chest after the manner used in restoring
a drowned person. As soon as tho stop.
cock in the tube was turned the blood
from the dog commenced flowing into
the empty veins OF the other. and In n
very few minutes the creature was
breathing again as naturally = ever.
The students applauded loudly, and the
TRANSMISSION was complete. Neither OF
the dogs. VIC are assured, felt a particle
Of pain during the operation"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-04
Pound Parties.

This Is q new thing and takes we'll.
and by such m entertainment some
families ars coming into notice. Some
timo ago William II. vanderbilt's
daughter married Elliott Sheppard; but
I have not heard much Of this pair until
their recent "pound party" brought
them into notice. The rule on such oc-
casions Is that each guest shall bring a
package OF one pound weight, but con-
tents may DO anything that has q value.
Some bring a pound Of coffee, another q
book weighing q pound, etc. At n
part OF tho entertainment these are
sold ut auction, and the contents
arc given to charity. A the
contents arc unknown. the opening Of
the parcels adds to tho amusement. On
this occasion the bidding was very lib
eral, and the sum OF $1,000 was real.
lied. Some OF the prices wero surpris-
ing. Ono fellow ran . parcel up to $25,
and found no had q pound OF mince.
meat. Another parcel brought $40, and
was found to contain cigars. The entire
amount was appropriated TO the Young
women's Christian Association, which
Is n new but very deserving object.
Among the guests on this occasion wero
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Vanderbilt, and
tho family was largely represented
". \. Cor. Courier Journal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-04
AM.n KILLED by a Rouse.

A truly extraordinary occurrence was
brought 10 light at on inquest held afev
DAYS since on the body OF . man In
South London. II appears that In q
work.room whero many young girls were
at work, q mouse suddenly made its ap-
pearance on q table, causing. Of course,
considerable commotion and q general
stampede. The intruder was seized.
however, by a young man who happened
to be present, but the mouse slipped
out Of his hand. and running up hi.
sleeve, came out between his waistcoai
and shirt at the neck. The unfortunate
man had his mouth open. and the mouse.
on looking for some place Of conceal
ment, entered the mans mouth. and he,
in his fright and surprise, swallowed 1t.
That q nous can exist for q considsrn-
bic time without much air has longbsen
a popular belief, and was. unfortunats'
ly, proved to be q fact In the present In.
stance. for the mouse began TO tear and
bite inside the mans throat and chest.
and the result was that the unfortunate
fellow died. after q little time. In horri-
bio agony. Several witnesses having
corroborated the above facts, and medi-
cal testimony a. TO the cause Of hli
death having been given, . verdict Of 90
eidsntal death was returned.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-04
s,ai and fsl,s Edliurs.


fhe boston Posi, In an article con.
corning the crowd Of Indiana edltors 10
Gently in Washington, nays: Editors
cannot spend q great deal Of their time
in travel. When they do. they nscessa-
rily part with their profession. In point
OF fact, tho real journalist. or editor, nn
some insist, IL personally about the least
known OF all individuals who WELD an
equal amount OF influence or perform an
equal amount OF work. The preacher
appears weekly to the public In the
sacred desk; tho physician visits his pa
tients daily and talks with them; the
lawyer harnngues juries and pleads With
judges; the journalist alone ID unseen
and popularity known. Hsis content TO
SEQ the silent but effective operation Of
his influence. II 10 his journal that
speaks for him. He would On soon think
Of prancing about the country and e1.
hibiting himself to the public %
he would OF standing at the corners and
hawking his Owl sheet. He would
much sooner perform under Barnum a.
the Centennial than perch himself In
the gallery OF the United States for OF.
hibition. lie Is not In the habit OF
wearing a chalked hat, sleeping In free
beds at hotels. promising pufis for hi:
r%aiions. or joining q travelling troupe OF
men with flying hair, or Young women
with flowing feathers. His life Is ono
Of work, and not one Of excursions.
When he goes forth to inhalo the fresh
mir and bask In the sunshine Of tho
outer world. no n Is q greater stran'
ger than he, and the last subject you
can induce him to talk about Is q news
paper. This troupe Of Hoosier editors
I. a party that has been organized to see
tho country and feast on It's products
without having to expend q dollar. II
Is tho other kind that hotels, railroad
companies. Congress and political man
ayers would be only too glad to en-
%tertuin,"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-04
xAnTlPPE.


IL seems tnat the memory d. hia
woman. like that Oh her renowned nus
band. Is likely 10 DO KEPT NV 70 the
u OF ume. She Is SAID 10 ave pos
sessed q very irritable temper, and her
name has become q synonym OF VIZ
sn." or "scold.' Il !: more han pos,
sible. however, that the judgment passed
upon her by mankind mas been TOO
severe. a more charitaoiS disposi,ioh
would undouotedly ave discoyered IN
her many good Qualities, n nave az,
tnouted her iailings more 10 phys,cai
infrmi'ies than 70 moral ooiiquity; Inc
party most Intimately acquainted WIN
her' q therefore the pest hoie 70 form
a correct opinion, gives her credit LOT
many domestic virtues. It's now well
known that many o. tho diseases 10
which women are subject nave o direct
tendency 10 render them irritapie, peey.
ish' cross, morose' n~nreasonaDie SO tna'
they chafe and fret over oil hos it,io
Ills o annoyanoes that o person y
health would pear WIN composurs. ~
IL iair 70 INFER mat most OF tne mnlruihs
OF Aanuppo were que 10 thsse causes
aione; ana cSula socrates, as ne RETURN
ca ron the SENATE 'he gymnasium OF
inc Atneneum, nave stopped ~ reslie