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The Bone and Sinew.,

or our country have ofien-especiAlly about
election tine-been made the subject Of laud.
alton; but when those useful parts Of the
human structure become too visible I'm con.
sequence of leanness they can scarcely be
called graceful. The eye delights not 10
dwell upon angles and ridges in either man
or woman. Moreover, extreme emaeiation
is sign of imperfect digestion and conse
quent poverty of the blood. Both these evils
are remedied by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
which render digestion an assimilation GER.
taintles, In consequence Of which the blood
acquires richness and the body substance.
Thus are the hollow places filled up and the
angles rounded off. Through the instru.
mentality OF this peerless aid to digestion
body rapidly gains in vigor, color returns to
the hollow cheek, the appetite improves.
nervous symptoms vanish, and healthful
impetus is given to every vital function.
, 1877-11-30
A Doctors Story.

an doctor live in London, and
ir uns of the most crowded localities.
had been In my present abode two
ystrs. and had never had patient from
~ more arisiocratic circles, when one
u,xhs. about II 80, was startled by a
via.e1t ring ~ my bell, and having just
&c b. bed after bard days work, can't
ksy she summOns was agreeable.
Hewevsr, ran TO my window at once,
and, thrusting my head out into the rain,
rEis8, "Who i there"
A ruice answered, "0nly l, doctor. It's
a. srrsut case. Please come down to the
6umf+
hurried 90 some clothes, sped down
t,eiri, tsa opened the door. There stood,
iR ths fall light Of the hall lamp, an ell
asfly ls8g, dressed In mourning.
Ehe put out the smallest of hands, in a
Guf b.sek hid glove, and said, piteously,
eArs Fuu ne doctorln
Abs. I said.
~Ehsn sums uith me- said she. "Don't
a1'sy ltk life or death. COmer'
{ h9Frisa on my oyercoat, caught up
Ny smtTsla and, offering my arm to the
eis lsay wslked down the wet street with
Am
YES mus' be my guide, madam" l
saa& q a. aai know where you live"
eaa hasrsNily gave me a street and
na9bsg that surprised me still more. 1t
ssa q ia,fratly sFistocra,ie quarter of the
fmH
~wba b ll. msdan, inquired, "a
NgE Pafsan. ar q childI'
Faaug isiy-my daughter" she
m
s8uYr
Hfa as83fa'y. she answered. "Do
ras ksspa trBgrbamI You should have
49, 81 asE H Fu1 d.. We would have
sne tF rs g. Hssicf
keeY Eo ca1gtyanct," said.
rteFaafa Y1p are poor." she said,
wsN
agtans ust frh. aid.
s-t asg Aai ill make you rich"
ao m.a n uari of suppressed shrek
a har abt Z l rIyt yuu anything you
ss kaB sarf fr muney. am roll
a8 ~ 80 Cufs heT. and IN shower it
Ia sff sseasa, madam" said.
Faf ~ ra.n
an 49, sa5d ~Calm! bu, you
HH aarus a fhfr's heart
al saafhs3 ti.s street she had in.
f Aaa usgf ~ tnf door Of one Of
a anaas ~ eta lady assembled the
aafs ed arseel a. doar with q latch
, 1877-11-30
Steam on the Erie Canal.

That steam can be applied economi-
cally to canal-boats admits of no ques-
ton, always provided that the vessel is
of certain size; and just here is the
difficulty-Ms Erie Canal boat is too
small. No practical man would dream
of applying steam to canal boat of fifty
tons, nor would he hesitate to apply it to
one of a thousand tons. Experience
alone must be the guide in determining
the smallest-sized vessel in which it can
be used to advantage, and there has been
large experience in this matter. Steam
ers have been plying on the Delaware
and Raritan and the Delaware and Chesa-
peake canals for over thirty years, and
the result has proved that steam is not
economical when applied to boats of two
hundred tons, and this is confirmed by
recent experiments on the Erie Canal
itself.
For steam implies skilled, and conse-
quently, expensive, labor, with addition
al capital, greater wear and tear and less
capacity for cargo, and these the gain in
time does not offset. No power for a
small vessel has been found so cheap as
a pair of horses and driver. A steamer
towing one or more barges has decided
advantages, but the serious loss of time
occurring at the locks, where each boat
has to be passed separately (thus delay
ing the others), will prevent this plan
from being adopted to any extent. The
same objection holds to the Belgian sys-
tem-which involves the laying on the
bottom of the Canal a wire cable, to
which steamer with tow of boats is
attached-though an economical use of
power is undoubtedly attained thereby.
But even if the application of steam to
the existing class of boats met with
partial success, yet the reduction of ex-
pense would be too slight to meet the
difficulty. To enable the Canal to COM
pete with the rail some radical change is
necessary.-JOhn G.'StsOerss, in Scribner.
, 1877-11-30

PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND SINGERS will And
"Bro,cn's Bronchial Troches" beneficial in
clearing the voice before speaking or sing.
ing, and relieving the throat after any exer.
tion of the vocal organs. For Coughs and
Colds the Troches are effectual.
, 1877-11-30

HELP for the weak, nervous and dnbiitated Pul.
vermacher's Electric Belts, and other appliances,
paralysis and all painful chronic diseases without
medicine Book and journal with Information mailed
free. Medal awarded by late Mechanics Fair. Pa.
tents taken into the establishment. Address J. g..
RUSSELL electrician and sole agent, 1915 Folsom street.
"a Ernnrlsnn
, 1877-11-30

PHYSICIANS Of high standing Undertaking
ly give their Endorsement to the use of the
Graefenberg- -Marshal's Catholicon for all fe-
male complaints. The weak and debilitated
find wonderful relief from constant use of
this valuable remedy. Sold by all druggists.
$3.50 per bottle
, 1877-11-30

DIRECT experiments by Durham, Ham
mond and others show that sleep in the
brain is promoted by absence of blood
therefrom. This is proved also, indirect
ly, by the greater quantity of blood
which circulates in the skin and extremi-
ties during sleep, because there is great
er radiation of heat from the skin.
Whatever tends to abstract blood from
the brain favors sleep, hence digestion
sends to cause sleep, as do hot drinks,
etc., by drawing the blood supply from
the brain to the stomach. So, converse
ly, whatever tends to keep up the activ-
ity of the brain cells and the circulation,
tends to prevent sleep; this being, there.
fore, the effect of any stimulus applied
to the senses, sights, sounds, thoughts,
and anxiety and the like, while the op-
posite tends to favor sleep.
, 1877-11-30


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A CURE within the reach OF the poorest
sufferer from rheumatism, sore throat, stiff
joints, and all aches and pains-Trapper's In
dian Oil. Price, so cents per flask
, 1877-11-30

J.W sHAEFFER Il cos GREEN SEAL.
CIGARS are made from finest Havana To-
bacco. 1873 Sacramento st., San Francisco.
, 1877-11-30

In Germany it has been strictly forbid
den % build schoolrooms With Nindou.
on both sides, such illumination Nua,.
having proved injurious 10 the ewes Of the
pupils.
, 1877-11-30

Stop THAT LIMPlNG.-Cure your rheuma-
tism, gout, stiff and swollen joints, and all
your lameness and pain with the poor mans
friend and family physician, Pratt's Abolition
Oil
, 1877-11-30

On THE FLY.-"Landlordl"
"Yes, sir"
"What's thati"
"Butter, sir.'
"Does it belong to the league"
"Sirl"
"Has it any ambition to excel as base
ballistr
81 don't grasp your meaning, sir"
"Well, it should, for it's the best fly
catcher ever saw"
"Oh, see John, take this away, and
bring the gentleman some of the muffin
butter"
Silence prevailed.-LouisUiHe Courier
J0urRdL.
, 1877-11-30

DIsRAELI's epigrammatic remark in
Lothair, "yOu know who the critics are
the men who have failed in literature
and art" may have been an unconscious
plagiarism from Landor's Imaginary Con-
versations. In the dialogue between
Southy and Porsen the latter says: "Those
who have failed as painters become pic
ture- cleaners; those who have failed as
writer's turn reviewers"
, 1877-11-30

Use Burnham's Abetlne for rheumatism
and neuralgia.
, 1877-11-30

FALLstyes Of f"Domestic" Paper FashiOns-new and
beautiful designs. Send stamp for catalogue. 30
Post street, San Francisco.
, 1877-11-30

Use Burnham's Abietine for Group, colds,
sore throat and hoarseness.
, 1877-11-30

CARDS, 81; Cabinets, 81 per doz. PEOPLES ART
GALLERY, "a Third street, San Francisco.
, 1877-11-30

WOMEN AND HoME.-There is bundle
of delight bound up in the sweet word,
home. The word is typical of comfort,
love, sympathy, and all the other quail
ties that constitute the delights of social
life. Were the everyday enjoyments of
many of our intelligent and affectionate
families faithfully portrayed, they would
exceed, in moral heroism, interest and
romance, most of the productions of
the pen of fiction. The social well-be-
ing of society rests on our home, and
what are the foundation stones Of our
homes but woman's care and devotionl
A good mother is worth an army of ac-
quaintances, and true-hearted, noble
minded sister is more precious than the
"dear five hundred friends"
Those who have played round the same
doorstep, basked in the same mothers
smile, in whose veins the same blood
flows, are bound by sacred tie that can
never be broken. Distances may separate,
quarrels may occur, but those who have a
capacity to love anything must have at
times bubbling up OF fond recollec.
tions, and yearning after the joys of
by.gone days. Every woman has a mis-
sion on earth. There is something to
do" for every one-a household to put in
order, child to attend TO, some class of
unfortunate, degraded or homeless hu-
manity to befriend. That soul is poor
indeed that leaves the world without
having exerted an influence that will be
felt for good after she has passed away.
, 1877-11-30

IUE pccuIiAity Of the fly is that he
a.says returns to the same spot; but It
. tle Characteristic Of the mosquito that
.r always returns 10 another spot. Thus
aHsr, from the leopard, which does
. t change bis spots. This is an import
..f lt.l lu natural history.
, 1877-11-30

The reduction in the public debt last
month amounted to S4,3l5,500.
, 1877-11-30

TIVE AGENTS WANTED AT OACE
i 10 sell the best thing ever invented a c9mDlhtu
burglar Alarm, Sash Holder, Door aud Nins1n
Fnstener-for so cts. sADLER BARROWs, iSiS
Market street. san Francisco
, 1877-11-30

M ONTG0MERY'S TEMPERANCE HOTEL, 225
lHl Second ST., San Francisco. o Meal Tckets 81.
DR. CHRISTOPHER, 2OA SUFFER-, CORNER
~ Kearny; Dentistry nrst.Class: prices low
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
gAIIAHll. EDITOR!
jharlestown, Jefferson Co., ". Y.
OFFICE IN JEFFERSON BUILDING
Saturday, November II. 1877.
Personal Appearance of Christ.

Publius Loutulus, President of Judes, sen;
To the Roman'Seuate about the time the fame
f J EsUs began to spread in the world, the fol-
owing description Of the personal appearance
f the God Man:
There lives at this time in Judea man Of
singular virtue, whose name is Jesus Christ
whom the barbarians esteem prophet, but
his own followers adore him as the offspring OF
The immortal God. lie call. back the dead
from their graves aud heals all sorts OF disease
with word or Couch he is tall and well
shaped of an amiable, revered aspect. His
bar is a color that can hardly be matched,
falling into graceful curls just below his ears,
ana very a:rccably touching on his shoulders,
parted on the head like the Naz'rites. His
forehead is smooth and large; his cheeks with
out other spot save that of lovely red; his
nose and mouth formed with exquisite syme-
try his beard thick, and Of a color suitable
70 the hair of his bead, reaching an inch below
his chin, and parting ia the middle like fork
his ewes bright, clear and serene. He retukes
with majesty, consoles with milduess; bis
whole address, whether in word OF deed, being
elegant and grave No man has seen him
laugh bat he has wept frequently. lie Is very
temperate and wise; man. for his excellent
beauty aud divine perfection, su'passes the
children Of meu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17
Anti-R esumption.

The St. Louis Jorrnrl Of Agriculture has
forwarded to the chairman of the Committee
on Banking and Currency, = farmers petition
measuring one hundred and twenty-seren feet
in length, and containing five thousand hve
hundred and seventy-three names. The me-
morialists ask for financial system indepen-
deut of a metallic basis They insist tha. the
whole theory Of specie resumption is unPhilo-
sophica and unsound; that values being rela-
tive the ouly thing which cao be said to be a
standard OF value is the necessity of the mean
relation Of all commodities; that money is sim
ply creature Of law, an instrument Of com
nerce. aud a standard Of payment. They
claim that those who hold the real collaterals,
as improved farms, must have the privilege Of
borrowing money rom the public treasury on
equal terms with those who hold bonds.
These are the views which Mr.. Thomson has
so theoretically laborei by pen and speech to
impress upon the people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS

cs- CheFaEE PaEssisPu weekly at I''o
q ,Vr-sa,3 Ft0y Csats per GHnUH1 :" advance
ar ,dlEED)LLAGSt Il tPaid in advance
t,- tti F.f'y Coats for sir RoAh
zc- rhetsrms OF advertising are, for a square
oneinch) orless, Oae Do'lar and f'f'y CsHi'for
nr.s ia3s-,ioas-,argero ones in thes mes ropoT
zion Each e,atiuulace Fiffy Cents.
~ so advertisementto be considered by the
,,rtb ,r wear unless specified on the Manuscript,
crprsviously agr reed upon between the parties
- An adysrtisement not marked on the copy
c-a.psci6ed mum Der ofinsertions viii beeontinued
sp,il5rd.red out, paymeutisexaeteda accordingly.
- KsacLAR ADyExrisEWENrs.-To avoid any
-,isenders,andiugo on the part Of the annasladver-
,i.,rs,tis proper TO state distinctly that hcirpri
ri.e-, oaly extends 20 theirimmediate business
R.alE Estate. .L,-l,1rallotheradgertisementsscn; 1r
bvthsmtobe az additional charge, and no yaria-
sion.
"a l5jtlary Notices ofmore than dvciineswil'
bechlrced or.
job WORN--PIstsrs. Sale Bills, Circulars,
Clrls. fc...xeeuted promptly, neatly andatiair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17

One or the most romantic episodes Of the
Russo-Turkish war occurred last mouth during
one of the bloody combats before Biela. As
the Russian troops were falling back before
desperate onslaught Of their enemies young
officer was seen behind one Of the batteries,
boldly encouraging lis men TO stand their
ground Again and again he rallied the troops,
but the Ere was too heavy to be endured
They fell on their knees and entreated him to
fly. but it was Of 20 avail aud at last be stood
alone among the dying and the dead
until a Turkish bullet pierced bis heart.
When the Turkish commander, struck by the
youths extraordinary gaIlantry. singled ou; the
body for honorable burial it was found that
the young hero was a woman. What strange
secret compelled her to renounce the peaceful
pursuits OF her sex aud give up her life 10 the
storm Of battle remains untold.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17

Field Marshal Won Wrange, Of the Pr Issian
army, who died at Berlin on Thursday, was
born st Stet'in, April 10, 1884, entered the
army at an early age, and served through the
war Of liberation, and distinguished himself al
Leipsic. In the FIRST SchleSwig-H -Holsten wal
he was for time commander-in-chief.a and also
10 the second var lie was st the time Of his
death the senior Of the German army and its
second marshal, Prince Frederick Charles, Gre
ated in 1854, ranking him, and was for eighty
two years on tie army roll. At Waterloo 10
1918 he vas made colonel During the Aus
tro-Prussian campaign Of 1866 the old mar
shall wore for his sole decoration golden horse
shoe, given him for good luck by the then
Crown Princess. 10 1870 he sent tile most
urgent appeal to the King to be allowed to
take the field and die with his srmor on, but
the King, willie heaping honors upon him, re-
fused this wish so dear 20 the old warrior 3
heart.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17
CATARR r
TIE EYE, EAR, and THROAT
Successfully Treated with
SkRFoRD'S RADICAL CURE.

rccFss Is the test of merit and success In the treat
ment of catarrhal Affections, after many miscra-
bic failures means undouOted specinc curative proper
Ties in Ihe remedy used Does SANFoRDs RADICAL
CURE for Catarrh possess such properties he ev-
dence in the shape OF unsolicited the
most respectabe people IN AL stations of le -st be
Conclusive on this point. Never, we believe, In the his
tory of popular medicines has such valuable testimony
heen ored freely offered In favor OF any remedy than
that in The possession OF the propretors OF sA foEDs
RADICAL CURE. valuable Rsitis It does not repre-
sent thousandth part of the which
arc to-day offered by frlendsto friends In its favor Peo
Ole Of wealth and refinement In all parts Of the country
daily admit its superiority any method OF cure
known TO the regular medical profession but shun the
publicity Incidental 10 apublshed statement. Hence
ihe testimonials in our possession represent but small
part OF those withheld for the reason menoned Inc
following unsolicited testimonial from HENRY WELLS,
ESQ OF Wells Fargo & Co.'s Express, Is IA outspoken
fndorsenent OF which VIC arc Justly proud.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17
POETICAL.
For the Free Pre,s.
LINES ON..AUTUMN.
APFEcrloxArELY ISscRIsED Io'NY FRIEND,
n. R0sALIE hsas.se.

New besuty glorifes the rugged hills,
That rise so grandy 10 the azure sky.
Like liquid gold, the Sunshine makes the rilli,
And soft winds stir the leaflets with sigh:
The summer DAYS into the past have flown,
And glorious Autumn decks each leaf and tree,
With gorgeous colors, golden, red and brown,
With brightness that alas too soon must fee.
O. sweet this beauteous season to my heart!
Far sweeter than all otkcrs. for it brings
Memories so dear, from which would notpsrt
Memories of childhood's days and happier
things.
Methinks see again the old mill stream,
MirroWiug the naples red and crimson glow
So brightly d id the ripping waters CLEAN,
In those glad, happy days OF long ago.
Glorious October soon will glide away,
And dreary, chill November reign once more
The bright hped Autumn flowers will all grow
gray,
And dead leaves lie in heaps around the door.
Cold and dark will the hours be. Rosslie,
Yet bright we'll keep our hearts each dreary
day,
And in our joyousness forget the'gloom without
Aud laughing, drive all sadness far away.
HARpEs's FERRY, Oct 90, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17
MERCHANT TAILORS.
A bert r. Met.ee & Co.,
saD Door WEST or PAPK
Formerly Methodist Book Deposifory,)
BALTIMORE, MD.

nUR Stock consists Of a beautiful and varied
assortment of English. French and American
Coatings. Suitings, Cloths, Cassimeres and Vest
ings. which we make up in the Best Merchant
Tailor STYLE. Our cutter whose reputation
i, wellknown for cutting and fitting, will give his
personal superintendance to this department
Orders from the country promptly attended to.
Anu METTEE q CO.
Sant Ok 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17
COLLINS 60
V0LTAIC PLASTER
ALWAYS CURES.
Price, 25 Cents.

Be careful TO obtain CoLLISs' NoLTAIc PLASTER a
combination of Electric and Ncs!c Plates, wiki high.
ly AIedcated Plaster as In the above cut. Sold
Gy nm Wholesale and Retail Druggists throughout The
United states and Canadas and by WEEhSG q fOI IEls
proprietors, Boston, Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17

Speaker Randall lives 10 one OF the simplest
OF homes in the unfashionab!e end Of Wash
ington. His wife is a womGu who 10 her way
IS a queen 10 her realm She lives for her
husband and children and rules her home with
an infinite fulluess aud sweetness Of love that
like the subi'est fragrance Of flower floats
out far beyond it. Iu her home, 10 her mode
Of life. 10 herself she is 10 utter contrast to
much of Washingt Wheeling Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17

Sept. 25, 1875.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17

rheFaEz PaEssispub weekly at T'co
,rIr-sas3 Fs0y Cents per aHnuH' in Advance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17

"What statue is that2D asked a stranger, as
be gazed upon the marble pile at the west end
Of the capitol grounds, the other day.
THAT, sir" said bystaDder, Il" il is the
monument Of Peace.
"Peace, exclaimed tie stranger" "Are no.
those two women at the top ?"
"Yes, History AID America was the re-
ply. g..
"Well, who ever heard Of peace where
there was two women
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17
PERSONAL!

NOAH WALK ER 81 CO..
Celebrated ClOthiers OF Baltimore, Md,
Announce the introduction Of plan Of ordering
Clothing and Underwear
BY LETTER,
To which they call your special attention. They
will send on application their improved aud accu-
rate
RULES FOR SELFNEASURENENT,
and a full line Of samples from their immense
stock Of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, COATlNGS.
SuIRTINGS, &C, thus enabling parties in any
part OF the country 20 order their Clothing and
Shirts direct from them, with the certainty OF re-
ceiving garments Of
The Very Latest Style
and Most Pcr(ect Ft AHaiRa5ls.
Goods ordered will be sent by Express to any
part of the country.
As is wen known throughout the Southern
States they have ior Forty-Three ears
EXCELLED
in all departments Of their business, which is a
substantial guarantee as to the character OF the
Goods they will send out
A large and we,l-assorted stock OF
IsEADV-MADE CLOTHING
always on hand, together with a full line Of
Furnishing Goods,
including all the latest Novelties in Design, and at
POPULAR PRICES.
when Goods are sent per Express C. o. d.
there will be no collection charge ON amounts o.!
so aud over.
Rules for Sel-McaSuremeut, Samples OF foods
and Price List sent free on application.
The attention of the Trade Is invited 70 cur
Wholesale Department, which is always kept up
to the highest standard.
NOAH WALKER 81 CO.,
At,,,r,,trr,~s and Dealers in Mems and Bows
Clothing aud Furnishing Goods, either ready
made or made % order.
los and I 81 Baltimore street, BALTIMORE,
NAV Is, lS1G-ytE MD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-11-17

) rlutton Of a fellow was dining at hotel,
and in the course Of the battle Of knives
and forks" accidentally cut bis mouth, which
being observed by a Yenkee sitting near by, be
bawled out: d" say, friend, don't you make
that ar hole in your countenance any larger, or
VIC shall starYe 70 death g