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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
Personal.

7 HAVE established myse'f at the stand former
1 " occupied by Albert Miller for the purpose
of conducting the Cabinet Business In ell its
branches. and will work low for tie cash or pune
tua customers. Country Trade taken in exchange
for work. Bill Hanging executed at shortest no.
tice.
Jan %, 1876. p. Z. HOLLAND.
WE have just received fresh supply OF Goods
w in our line, suitable for the season. which
will be sold low. DUKE GALLAllER.
HARDEN SEEDS.-We have received our
II usual large stock Of Fresh Garden Seeds
from tire best Growers Have also some new
choice seeds for hot beds.
Feb Il, 1877. DUKE K GALLAliER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
NOTICE.

HAVING completed my contracts abroad
1 which have occupied my sole attention for
nearly year past. ! an nov prepared for orders
in all the departments OF House Building. Ad
dress me az CharlestOwn.
Sept lC, 1876. J. c. HOLMES.
CTAMPED YOKES and Bands for Ladies' wear,
= all the newest designs, 1t TAYLOR'S,
FEB. Il. Main St, neal the Market
HAMBURG Edyincs and Insertings, in fine va
/ Tiety, and very low in price, az
TAYLORS,
Feb. Il. Main St, near the Market
OSIERY, Plain and Striped, for Ladies,
i Gents and Children, az prices 20 suit the
times, at TAILOK'S
Feb. II. Main St, near the Market
T'IlE "Returning Boards" have not reported On
i CharlestOwn yet, but they cabnot ignore the
fact that Geo. W. Taylor, Main ST. near the
Market, has a splendid stock Of Dry Goods and
Notions, embracing new styles in Prints, Hosiery,
Edgings and Insertings, Iandkerehiegs, Ties, &C.
&C., which he i now running of at the same l0w
margins Of profit which be has N ainiained from
the start Feb. II.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
For Governor of virginia.

Col. F. ". NJ Holiday, Of Winchester,
seems to ! C the preference, with u nal una
nimity, Of the Valley people for Governor OF
the grand Old Commonwealth. Tie Valley
voice is an electoral power that is not likely to
be disrcgmdel. a correspondent Of the Rich
moud Dispatch pays the following just tribute
"Col. Holiday is the hiShtoued, Christian
gentleman, With ability practically recognized
throughout tie State; Is a lawyer aud states
man. vet no partisan thoroughly ycrsed in
politics. yet uo politician modest as to his
own mciits. he coyets 40 office, yet is ambl-
tious To excel when accepting Office solely as
duty, and with honest purpose 70 fulfil It's re-
Spuusbihties. With these, he combines per-
scual dignity and hearing Though meimed in
the service of his Statcl fully commensurate
with tie Office and its requirements.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
An Infn!IibIc Cure!
TO STOCK RAISERS!

THE undersigned having considerable expert
encc ia the gclding Of stock, offers bis pro-
iessona services to the Stock kaisers Of jefferson
and adjoining Counties, promising care in the
execution Of work entrusted % bin. Will also
patent Anti-Rooter, which he will apply 10 Hogs.
Letters addressed u me at Duicld's Depot or
ChaHesioan will receive prompt attention. Terms
reasonable.
Feb. 10, 1877. JOHN ". SCHAEFFER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
To the Ladies'

MISS MARY COCKRILL having obtained
" the Agency for the sale of Butterck's Pat
terms, and also being prepared to execute
Stamping and Mantua-
Making
in the best manner and newest styles solicits the
patronage nj the ladies Of Charestown and vicini-
Is. She can be- found al the residence Of bef ia
Their. corner ofWest and Congress streets.
February IL, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
Observation-Disclosures
GILAllB G Co.. lTTlNIIYS At law.
successors 20 Chlrman. mo.mcr g %,
VI 7, 0IHLITf " h0III IVN u z
American and Foreign Patents.

C29, F. srnElr, wAsHlNGTON, DC.
Patents procured in al countries. 40 fees IN
/ advance. No charge unless the patent b. granted.
/ No fees for making preliminary exam atoms
] No additional fees tor obtaining and conducting
| rehearing. Special attention given 10 lnteffer-
/ ence Cases before The Public OBce EKicniious
before Congress. Infringement suits In dIcrert
! States, and all litigation spporhining 10 luyen-
tions or Patent. Send Stamp for Pamphlet Or
sixty pages
Claims prosecuted 10 the Supreme Court e the
/ United States, Court Of Claims. Court Of Com
mist iners Of Alabama Claims, southern Claims
Commission, and all classes Of wal claims before
the Executive Der a tments
ATreGrs of Poy and Bopn,y.
Officers, Soldiers, and Saiiois 81 the late war,
their heirs, are IN many eases entitled b. money
| from the government of which they have no
state amount Of pay and bounty received. In
close stamp, and full reply, after examination,
will be given you free
All Officers, Soldiers, and Sailors wounded.
rupiurcd, Or injured IN the late war, however
slightly, can obtain n pension, many DOW rcceir-
ing PENSIONS are entitled % an Lcseasc. Send
stamp aud Information viii be furnished free.
United State, Generol Land office.
Con,cstcd Land Cases, Private Land Claims,
Mining Presumption and IIOmestead Cases, prose
cut,d before the General Land Office aud Depart
ment Of the Interior.
Old bounty Lond WorraBt.
The last Report Of the Commissioner 81 The
General Land Office shows 1891 800 acres u
Bounty Land Warrants Outstanding. These were
1 sued IN Ter act of 1855 and prior sets. We pay
cash for their. send BY registered letter. Where
assignments are imperfect We give Instructions 10
perfect them.
Zach department Of our business i conducted
in a separate bureau. under the charge Of expert
enced lawyers and clerks.
A Ne charge no Zee uuiess successful. stamps
for return postage should be cent Bs. Liberal al
engagements made with Attorneys ia al elasses Of
business. Address
GILMORE d co,
=. o. Box 81. WosAmgios, u. e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
Notice.

IL. accounts due me t. January !, 1877, must
Y be settled. owe money that ought 10 be
paId. Justice 10 those owe demand it. All ny
bills and accounts will be presented aud must be
settled without further delay.
Feb. 3, 1877. j. j. II. STRAlTH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31

Mr. Z. Hilbert has placed in position tie
iron supports Tor awnings in front ofthe stores
Of Vim. c. Carroll and Gustav Brown. As
Mr. Ebv is not TO be thrown into The shade by
these weslppass be viii have an awning erect
"a in frortofthe " Ola Family Grocery,' tho
The present condition Of the weather is not
suggestive Of the need Of one
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
wasunaros, D. @, Nar.nLs, q. lsle.

w A'HiA14pAJ ~ ~ "|'tNfDff - 1910
take pleasure 10 expressing my entire conf
deHce in the re.poaibiirg and fidelity Of the Law
Patent and Collection House II Gilmore A Co.
Of this city. GEORGE n. b. WHITE.
fCarhier Of he National Metropolitan Bank.
Jan. -. lsTT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31

The Engineer Corps, composed of Maj
Candy, Capt. Doueberty, James Davenport
aud others, employed in running line to con-
meet Tie Mlrtiu,burg and Potomac Railroad
with the Shenandoah Valley at or near Charles
town, areuowoppentiug near here, with quar-
tiers at tie Carter House. We understand they
have luu Icc-liue ir, m MmunsLurg to Mr..
Clare. y cl.cub, there iuter>ccting the S e. :
aud,;h Valley Railroad grade.
Mr. George ". Taylor ha, received lot Of
Hats. which he is enabled To s,l! 50 low that
/, u.i.ut r,aJiy lie supposed lie had attended
a d..t-class fire. they are cheaper than old
hats.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
q. n. II.

OUR NEW PLOUGH is still in the field, and
J none better is likely - turn up-thc soil. IL
has been IN and iayorably known for five years.
Supplies Of them constantly on hand at our Foun-
dry and Machine Shops in Chaflestown.
Aug 10, 1876. WEiKlCk & WELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
You'd not be Without
\ CARD.

\ CARD.
To an who are suffering from the errors and
indlscietious ot youth. nervous weakness, early
decay. loss Of manhood. &C. viii send Z recipe
that will cure YOU. FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered bv a missionary in
south America. Send q >ct-addrcs-cd envelope
To the l;.v. JoS.ru T. lNSlAS, Station u, BJle
Rore Nrir ip,k
Nov. :, IS7d-Gm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31
DIR. EongI;nSOn7S Dental
Olicc,
CORNER OF CHARLES AID LIBERTY STREET
Chaplc&tOWn.
Schedule OF Trains

Harpcr's Fcr.y& Valley Branch
IS. - q. Il. l..
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Hay and Cattle scales.

WE are prepared TO weigh Hay, Cattle, &c,
w upon the Scales 10 our Coal and Wood
Yard. The high fence around cur yard gives ne
special advantages in weighing Hogs, Cattle, &C.
Scales we'll enclosed with gates.
WASHINGTON 4 LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-03-31

COR Gentlemen. Youths, BOYS and Children, Of
Foreign and Domestic Cassimeres is too well
known to need comment Suffice it ia say, Ready
Made Clothing was never known to be as low in
price, substantial in make, or as perfect IN III
a. at present, aud the proprietor OF the Twin
Fronts Justly prid.s himself upon his department.
guarautern. satisfaction to all who patronize
Iii rsfa .Ilnnnf- Umr
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-09-03

WITH modest cemposure l present
the latest style Of reconciliation i'm
ported direct by private letter from
the Partisan capital
The unhappy husband has discovered
all. ard loads his ifs with reproaches.
Margaret. you have done very
wrong
20 Armand. forgive me. I implore
you"
ITO deceive me for the sake Of such
o wrctch--'
Eyes. and he deceived me, too We
we're both deceived. Let us have pity
for each other"
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-09-03

DUTIES AND EVENTS Duties are
ours; events are Gods This removes
Nh infinite burden from the shoulders
OF tho miserable. tempted, dying crea-
turo. On this consideration only can
he securely lay down his head and
close his eyes.--(eru.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-09-03

IT is reported that near San Diego,
Cal, . tombstone inscription thus reads:
This yere is sakrid to the memory OF
William Henry Skaraken. who calm to
bis deth, bein shot by Colts revolver
one of the old kind. brass mounted. and
OF such is the kingdom of heaven"
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-09-03
DAILY INTELLICENCER.
Monday, September 8. 1877.
Not Bad.

One Of the young lady excursionists
from Lowville to Utica, lost tie follow.
ing from her pocketbook As the copy
is rather worn from frequent use, she
may be glad TO have 1t returned in good
SHAPE, thus:
AIR-"Leap Year Waltz"
Hearts were made TO break,
Hands were made to squeeze.
Eyes were made to rove about
And make men do as you please
Ears were made to burn.
Feet were made to show,
Girls were made to Hirt with men;
But men with 2irls-On no.
Waists were made to hug,
Tongues We're made to tune,
Arms were made 20 circle the girls,
And lovers were made TO spoon.
Eyelids were made to droop,
Cheeks were made to blush,
Hair was made to curl and friz.
And lips were made--on hush,
1t is pity the young men Of Utica
we're not fully posted on the tactics OF
the Lswville ladies before they went
there.
Connecticut western news., 1877-12-21
Chlense Cigar Makers.

Over 1, ,O00 Chinamen are employed as cigarmakers in factories of San Francisco. Their weekly pay ranges from $6 to SIP. One firm employs white girls, who re- ceive from $8 to $12. Most of the manu- lecturers are willing to employ white boys and girls in place of Chinese workmen, if they can get them /; but white men are not to be had at figures low enough to make competition with Chinese labor possible. It is, however, proposed that all the manufacturers should combine to get rid of Chinese labor entirely, and pledge themselves to employ only whites. A "White Cigarmakers' Association " wishes to have an Apprentice law passed, to bind boys and girls to definite terms of service in the factories but the employ ment of minors in the unhealthy atmos- phere of cigar and tobacco manufactur- ing, trying even to adults, had better not be encouraged.
Connecticut western news., 1877-12-21
A Russian General.

General Skobeleg, of Russia, is the idol of his soldiers. One afternoon in November, his troops were massed near their encampment, with arms in hands, and with spades to entrench the ground they were about to take; stretcher- CTS in group at the rear, a suggestive, but unpleasant sight ; battery of mi trailleuses bundled up like so many hu- man beings, to keep out the damp, and in front of the troops, the little body of picked men, each with his shovel, his rations and plenty of ammunition, who were to make the first rush across, use the bayonet, and then throw it aside for the spade, and endeavor to cover in time to resist the attack of the returning Turks. General Skobeleff dismounted and told the men just what he expected of them that they were not to storm the works of Plevna, but only to run forward and take the piece of ground they knew perfectly we'll, in front of the road, and to hold it until they had works thrown up. He cautioned them, as many were young soldiers sent out from the reserves to fill the great gaps in the ranks, not to ad- vance too far, but to mind exactly what the officers told them. He would be with them himself, and would direct the movements personally. AS the men passed they all received encouraging words, and they went by smiling at the good-natured chaff from the General, who called to them by name, remarked on their new boots, which, he said, were like those of Spanish don, and told the musicians they would play @ waltz in the new redoubts on the morrow.
Connecticut western news., 1877-12-21
The EditOr,S ReVerie.

This is the season of the year when the editor sits at his desk and has his an- nual reverie, and studies human nature as 1t comes to him through the medium of his subscribers. Many and various are the pictures from real life that mem- ory presents to sadden or brighten his troubles and cares.
 He notes old friend B., not over and above well-to-do in this worlds goods, but who never fails just about Christmas time to come, humping up the office stairs in his heavy boots, opens the door and closes it with bang as he says "Good morning." lays his OK gad and his heavy woolen mittens on the edito- rial table, pulls out his greasy pocket book and drops his silver half dollars down upon the table, as if he were glad the editor had to have them takes his receipt with the remark, "You're maxim bang up paper" and goes down stairs humming, " I want to be an angel" and the editor believes from the very bottom of his editorial heart that he will be, and he listens until the tread of the heavy boots and the hum of the voice disappear in the distance.
 And then memory reverts to friend C., hale, hearty, forward man, with dollars in bonds and mortgages, who comes into town with a load of gnarly wood, stands around town with it until {" twilight lets her curtain down and is about to pin it with a star," and then finding he can not sell it, drives it to the office to pay for his paper. And the ed itor knows if the prayer of the poor devil" who has to take the wood up stairs in the dark and make his fires in the cold weather with it, is heard, friend c. will 1,eUer be an angel.
 And he thinks, too, of Deacon D., ., wealthy and close as the bark on tree, who invariably comes in at the Christi mas season with four pumpkins and 8 bag of "nubbins," to pay for his years paper, and thinks he pays a high price for it. And he remembers that after the pumpkins have lain about the office for few weeks and dried up, the devil takes them. for Jack-o' lanterns, to frighten the village people with, and the corn after 1t has been mussed over by the mice until it makes a filthy pile of dirt, is dumped into the street for the pigs to eat.
 As the editor thinks of all these things he determines in his own mind that for the next year he will work harder than ever, and make better paper than his subscribers ever could expect. And then his reverie IS broken by the harsh voice of the devil, who, in trembling accents, asks if it will be possible for him to get dollar, and if he may go home to spend the holidays.
Connecticut western news., 1877-12-21
Liquor in New York City.

The sensation in New York city for several weeks has been the rad on the liquor sellers. The Excise Board dis covered an old State law that no person could have license to sell liquors un- less he kept hotel. In May last the Board refused to grant licenses, but took the dealers' money for the same, giving him receipt for it, and promising a i- cense when it could be made out. Only a few favored ones had been able to ob- tain the license since, but all have gone on selling under this receipt.
 When it was made known that only inn keepers could have license, all the dealers put in three or more beds, and declared themselves inn keepers, but the Board failed to accept the beds, and the police commenced notifying the dealers to stop selling. All who failed to do this were arrested, and courts and station keepers have been busy taking care of the arrested parties.
 It is said that the saloons of New York would fill both sides of Broadway from the Battery to Central Park, and as most of these saloons have had their shutters up and doors closed, they have presented a dismal spectacle. The Excise Board seem determined to stop the sale of i- quor in the city if they can.
 On Sundays the police have been more than usually active of late. The law compells all bars to close on this day. While the front doors have been closed, side doors have been open, and the traf- fic been conducted without stint. The Excise Board has kept officers busily at work, and on last Sunday fully five hun dred saloon keepers were arrested and locked up. On Monday they gave bail in $1O0 each and were discharged. The Excise Board declare that they will stop the sale of liquors or they will force the Legislature to amend the liquor law. As the case now stands the saloon keep CTS are determined to sell and the large po- lice force in the city has it's hands full in looking after and arresting the delin- quents. The judges of the courts, who appenr to sympathise with the dealers, keep their courts open all day to try the keepers as they are brought in and as the station houses are all the time crowded, the liquor raid is the s-nsation.
Connecticut western news., 1877-12-21
CHRISTMAS COMING.

Featherly flakes are dancing, dancing, In the gray morn's frosty gleam; Heralds they of reindeer prancing From the gardens of our dream From the bright land of the elf-king. Where the bon-bons gaily grow, Just like the sweets of summer gardens. When the tulips smile in row. Featherly flakes are falling, falling From the skies in softest way, And between are voices calling Soon tt tcM be Christmas Day! Don't you know how in the spring time Wintry snows are scattered wide, Ere the lovely purple blossoms. Dare to peep from where they hide? Feathery flakes are sitting, sitting, Through the chill December air Here and there and yonder drifting Making everything more fair; Laying whiter folds than linen On the houses aud the trees, Softer than the richest damask Spread our dainty guests to please. Soon the bon-bons will be falling, As the flakes have fallen to-day. And the children will be calling
 To their patron-saint so gay: An, we know when came the snow-1akes, You would come, dear Santa Claus. For we always (you remember)
 Know the winds way by the straws." Soon the trees, as fair as any
 That the elves have wreathed with snow. Will be planted-oh so many
 In our many homes-and To! Something better far than snowfiakeS Shall be hung about their green Candies, toys and fairy tapers
 Lighting up the merry scene. And the children, dancing, dancing. Till all tired their little feet, Shall with half-shut eyes up glancing. Wonder, "Why is life so sweetp" And some tender voice shall whisper Flake like falling from above Christmas is so sweet, my darling. Just because its King is Loce 7"
 NARY B. DODGE.
Connecticut western news., 1877-12-21
4 CITREST.n1S RHYME.

One Christmas evening long ago Just how long forget The funds of Santa Claus ran low. So he ran into debt. Could he his usual gifts bestow
 And all those bills be met? He pulled his beard and scratched his head Aud set his cap awry, There are things in this world, he said. That money cannot buy Things nccdful as ones daily bread; This year those gifts I'll try" Aud so to one he gave friend,
 And to another health, And showed third the baneful end Of blessings won by stealth Toward what sore loss their footsteps tcnd Who too much haste for wealth. One soro-tried soul he made so brave That right the victory won; @f-. With tears upon new made grava Saw higher life begun; Back to widowed mother gave
 An crring, sorrowing son. He brought to many household band, welcome little guest; ... To more than one the heart and hand. Of her he loved the best; To work-worn frames through all the land The blessed boon of rest. ." A good days work !" cried Santa Claus, Yet won he little fame; Men took his gifts like Natures laws, l Not needing whence they came; And some averred they had no cause Their logic was so lame. .- ;. .-..... To you who own small store of gold
 have word to say ..'f... Great blessings in your handyou hold
 To gladden. Christmas Day, Since love cannot be bought and sold.
 Or kindness thrown away. For should no other soul be blest,
 Your own will purer grow, .... And each last Christmas be your bost,
 If such gifts you bestow For Christ will be your Christmas guest Beginning heaven below. Y r.