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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
Public Speaking in Favor Of Martins
burg for the Capital.

Capital Meetings will te held at the follow
ing times and places:
MECIANICSTOWN,
Frhy. 8 2 VI. Speakers Hon. w Il.
TrAvers and VIM. L. Wilson, Esq
EABLErOWN,
Friday. = p. NJ. Speakcrs-Hon. W. H.
Trlyers and W. /. Wilson, Esq.
LEETOWN,
saturday. 8 Pm. Speakers-Geo. Baylor
ESQ. Hon. James Il. Grove, and F. W.
brown, Esq
NlDDLENAI,
saturday. : IN. Geo. Baylor Esq. Hon.
James n Grove. and T. W Brown, Esq.
DUFFlELDS DEPOT
>urrlay, Am. Gloon Moore aud j. NJ.
Mason, E>qs.
SuEpIiEEDSTOWN,
saturday, I'm 70. 2. Lucas, Esq.
VAEpEE'S FERRY,
rp.M. De. L1,as, T. Fouke, E-9s, aul
U.u. C. j. Faulkner.
CIAELE>TOWN,
N.ohy. T.. VI. Hon. C. j. Faulkner and
others
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
MARRIED.,

At Harper's Ferry. August ,, 1877. by Rev; A;
G. Hopkins, Mr.. WIN. KlMES, TO Miss MoI.LlE
JOHNSON, daughter Of Thomas Johnson-all Of
this town.
On the 18th July, 1877, al the residence Of the
brides parents, by the Rev. Mr.. Lucas DR.. W; J.;
MANNING. of observation-disclosures. to Miss :. LOUISE
SANDERS, daughter of DR.. ;. Il. Sanders, near
Camden, South Carolina.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

There is many a slip twizt cup aud lip, but
there can be no risk in using DR.. Schley 5
Family Cough Syrup for every Cough or Cold.
1t must Help YOU Our physicians prescribe
it. Relief guaranteed Only % cts. at c. +.
Keller, and Gilbert & Bros.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

Nearly al tie railroads have resumed ope-
ratieus. and the "strike" is virtually ended
Many Of the railroad men engaged IN the
truull lave accepted the situation, and 1t Is
sincerely bcpcd we shall learn Of no more IN
tcrruptious TO travel and traffic, and that pros
peritv may prevail everywhere. We hope in
a short while the railroad authorities will see
their way clear TO an advance IN the wages OF
their employees, 50 that content and peace
may be distinctly outlined in the faces of all
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

HURD'S Ma eical Mixture solves the problem,
and makes Washing Easy. It should be
used by every family for numerous reasons-its
economy in money, time, labor, wear and tear f;
makes bard water soit-makes the bath luxuri-
ous-makes clothes beautifully white-does not
destroy the texture. For sale by
Juue 30, 1871. G.. W. TRUSSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
Meeting at Harper's Ferry.

Alta meeting Of citizens Of H,rpcr's Ferry,
July 3Ist, Philip EuGls, Jr, in the Chair, and
Joseph Barry, Secretary, the following were
nominated tor School Board T. \. kirwan,
President, aud J. $. O'DJunc!l aud I. H..
Trail, Commissioners.
The meeting unanimously and enthusias-
t.caly endorsed John Hess for the County Su-
nerLnteulencv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
County School Superintendent.

T0HN HESS, our present County Superintend-
i .atot Free schools, viii again receive the
..fl-.s Of DIS many friends. he has consented
+-b.a Canddcts ttr rc election.
r..r N. 1871. MANY VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

1 Ny descendants % Joba and Margaret
Y knight, who lived at Harpers Ferry about
Is years $50. write at once % james Pollard, No.
~, ST Paul Street, baltimore. va. They hsd
ehildren-Mary Jane. James and one otber-Nho
are entitled 10 an Estate.
June 30, ls77-fL-eOg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
The Virginia Free Press,
The "Old Family Journal"
CrARlESrowN, AUGUsT 4. 1877.
County Superintendent of Pub
lie Schools.

.v~r,-, authorized o. announce Mr.. JOHN y.
N TRUSSELL as candidate for the Office ot
~. Superintendent OF Public Schools. Ills
..,..ty f,r usefulness in the performance OF the
i..... f, assured bv those who have an acquaint-
.-.s t..b bim. Election on the 9th day OF Au-
gust l>1,.
l-rvlt. lS-1-tt'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
TwentY-seyen Years Ago

H. r. stevens Esq: Dear Sir-Tlis is 10 GER
tify that my daughter was tafen sick Wien she
was three wears old, and got 50 low that We were
Obliged To- keep her ON a pillow, without moving
10 keen the little thing together. She was at
tended by several physicians the regular at
all pronounced her case incUrab'e. She had
been sick about year. when hearing of the great
Blood Remedy, NEGEriSE, / commenced giving
her that. ami continued 10 regularly till she was
about seven years old. when she was pronounced
perfectly cured. During her sickness three
pieces Of bone were taken from her right arm
above the elbow. one Of them being very long
left leE She j. now tHeuiy-seyen years old, and
i enjoying gooi health. and has ever since size
was seven years odd with nO signs Of ScroiuIa
or any other blood disease Her arm is q little
crooked, but she can Use IL almost as well as the
other. Her legs are oil equal length and size is
not in the least lame. Her ease was Scruiula,
inherited IN the blood; hll J would recommend
all those having ScrpiUl3 llumoT or any other
blood disease, ii they ISL tU have a perfect
care 20 try NEGEriNE, tie reliable blood rem
edy. which does not weaken the system like
many other preparations recommended. but. on
The contrary. IL Is npuri shin- and strengthening
My daughters case will fully testify this, for |
never SAW nor hearl OF a wore form Of ScrUlula.
HULDA SMITH,
y Monument street., ClarieStown. Mass.
MRS. SARAH VI. JONES.
CO Sullivan street, Charlestown, Mass.
April 10, 1870.
Tie above statement shows n perfect cure Of
Scr0fula in it, worst form. when pronounced
incurable, Of n child four years Ci ace, twenty
three years ago. Tie lady, now tWenty-seyen
years old, enjoying perfect health.
VEGBTINB is Sold by all Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
2I., semi-Annual Session begins Sept. 4th, 1877,
WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE

NOR Students Of both Eexes. in distinct depart
| meuts Incorporated lsG8. Delightfully."- sit
uaied. Full corp Ct competent instructors. Term
nsderafe For catalogue, address Rev. J. 7.
WAnD. D. d., Pres, W Westminster, Nd. or Rev J.
". Charlton. Agt, 2s2 y. Carey ST., Bait, Nd
Jsly q, lS77-lm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

We direct attention 20 the advertisement OF
tie Wheeling Female College, Of which Miss
\. Taylor. whom we had the pleasure Of meet
ing few days ago, is Principal The Gaia
loeues Of this institution, which we have had
before us. Indicate hourishinG school in the
past. aud under the energetic management Of
its Principal. aided by an accomplished facul-
~. It is likely % have a brilliant future.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

It is not necessary at this day to say any
thing To commentator Of Washington * Lee
University. but VIC direct attention to the ad-
vertisemeutof that institution which offers to
oar young men a school Of Lishcst grade, at the
low figures of $275, which may be reduced to
5000 by messing. This includes everything
except books and clothing. Next session be-
gins September 20, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
Bwrox. Dec. IL. 1872.

BpsToN. Dec. l., 1872.
II. II. Stevens. Esq: Dear Sir--May ask the
favor OF Won - make my case public"
In 1861, while on picket duty in The army,
was taken with nj, which lasted an nlsht.
Was taken into camp and dosed with vlisAey
and quinne. After this had ffS every day. and
was taEen to Newbern Hospital. and there
treated by the Attending physicians ] grew
worse aui was sent home. Eemained IN poor
health for four yeats, treating Win many liySl-
claus and trying many remedies. flhuiN S'Iolce
ula made its appearance On different parts oil
my BODY AMI my head was So diseased rs 10 he
friIhiful 20 look at, ana painful heyond cHd"r-
ance. After trying the most eminent piNsici"hs,
without improvement, change Of climate was
advised
twice, each time giving their treatment n
thorulsh trial Finally came back To- Boston,
discourI gel, with 10 hope ot help. Lille was =
burden 10 one in my situation. MY disease aid
the effect OF so much powerful medicine, hau so
damaged my system That the action oil my s'"n-
ach vas apparently destroyed. and my head was
covered with ulcers which had in places eaten
into the skull bone.
Tho best rhvsicills scid my blood was 50 full
Of poison they could do no more for me. About
this time friend who had been an invalid told
me NEGgrlNE hal restored him to perfect health,
and through his persuasion commenced taxing
NEGEriNE. At this time ] was having ms al
most every day. noticed the first good effects
Of NEGErlNE IN my digestive organs. My food
sat better and nv stomach grew stronger. |
began To- feel encouraged. for ! could see my
health slowly ami gradually improving. With
renewed hope | continued taking the We
TINE, until il had completely driven disease out
of my body. II cured the fis, gave me good,
pure blood, and restored me To perfect health,
which | had not enjoyed before for ten wears.
Hundreds Of people in the city OF Boston can
yourh for the above facts
VEGErINE has saved my life aud yOu are 1t
liberty 10 make such use OF this statement az
pleases You best. and beg Of you 10 make ii
known that other sufferers may find relief with
less trouble AMI expense than lid.
Il will afford me great pleasure TO show the
marks of my disease or give any further intUr-
nation relative To my ease 20 all who desire IT,
am, sir, very gratefully, JOHN PECK,
No 80 sawyer street, Boston, Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
VEGBTINE is Sold by all Druggists.

IMPROVED STICKY FLY PAPEE-made from
the original English receipts. Nothing poison
Gus abe ut it. and is much cleaner than any other
fv paper, as the flies never leave it after alight-
ing. therefore they are never found dead on your
closet shelves. in your food and anywhere else in
the house-a thing which renders all other exter-
minators so obnoxious. For sale BY
c. Z. BELLER.
CPEER'S Wine and Brandies-from the celebra-
y ted VINEYARDS of Alfred Speer-soid only FOR
medicinal purposes, at {. f. BELLER'S.
VODEA. the great Blood Alternative, Cor sale by
! july p, 1871. {. L. BLLLEk.
! HAVE just returned from the East with large
! stock OF Tobacco, which will have converted
mo Cigars. Special attention is invited 10 the
new braud-"Rcd Hot
W ". WENTZELL.
HAzrzE's FERRY, July u, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

For County Superintendent Of Free Schools
there are three gentlemen named-all quail
Gad all worthy Of your suffrageS-Mr. John
Hess. Rev. Juo. W. Tongue and Mr. John \.
Trussell.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
Traffic Resumed.

Vote. on Tuesday, for Mnrtinsburg. Your
lands win Le enhanced in value.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

4 LARGE Stock Of Tinware-our own manu-
u flcture. for sale by
March 10, 1871. DUKE GALLAHER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

Wheat in Baltimore on Wednesday ranged
from Sl.45 20 SLIGO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
House for Rent.

TIIIIE Dwelling in the Eastern suburb Of Charles
town lately occupied by Mr. V. NJ. Fror, is
for rent from the present time until April /, 1873.
Good Lot attached, upon which is a Stable, CIs-
tern, &c.
Apply to
JOSEPH TRAPNELL,
j. NJ. MASON,
June ., 1877. Trustees OF 4. ". Hawks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
WEST VA. UNIVERSITY,
Es77. MorCmntown. 1873.

rI'HIS Institution of Learning, under the Presi-
dency Of Rev J. u. Thompson, a. NJ. IL en-
tering upon a new era ~ prosperity. During the
Spring Term just closed, the attendance Of stu
dents was Increased over C5 per cent. It has
Iarre and SCHOLARLY Faculty a beautiful, health
mi and u-ofal location ample Scientific and Phi
losophical Apparatus; aLbrary. constantly grow
ing: a curriculum Of the most thorough cbarae-
ter: a standard Of scholarship surpassed By no
American institution Of learning.
The EXPENSES aRE LESS than AZ any other place
known 10 afford equal advantages. The Fall term
begins Sent 9th the Winter term January %,
and Spring term March 9Th. For foil iniorma-
ton, Catalogues, &c, address the President.
GEO. e. STURGISS,
July n, 1877. Secretary Of Regents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
NEW STOCK
DEPARTMENT.

DOTONAC Herring and Mackerel, just receiv-
ed, for sale cheap, By .
JACOB STARRY.
CCGAR-CURED Canvassed Hams, Dried Beef
= and Breakfast Crcasts, Bacon, Shoulder and
Lard for sale cheap, By
June ., 1871. JACOB STARRY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
Now Brnnds OF Cignrs.
Attention Firemen !

TNINE Brands OF Cigars foy sale by
/ Aug. +, 1877. PHIL. /. ROHR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
FARMERS.

GONE to town and Insure your Wheat in Stack
I J and Barn aud save money by so doing.
July II, lS77-4t. L. NJ AISQUlTH, Sr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

4 LARGE stock of Gate Bolts, just received
Y and for sale by
May 2G, 1877. DUKE a GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

For every complaint for which VEGETINE is
5oJe is furnished TO the public at large. and no
one should tail 10 observe that nearly all ol The
testimonials arc FROM people right at home
where the YEiEriNE Is prepared, and as me
streets and numbers are given, there can De no
possible doubt about the matter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04

Capital Meetings Will te held at the follow
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-08-04
Old Furniture Repaired.
ENTERTAINING @.
Facts for the People.
VEG EH IN Ee

II is an undeniable fact that no article was ever
placed before the public with so much undls-
buted evidence Of its great medical value, as the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-04-26

A CURE FOR WoUNDs.-As soon as
wound is inflicted ge; little stick =
knife or file-handle will do-and com
mence to tap gently on the wound. Do
not stop for the hurt but continue until
it bleeds freely and becomes perfectly
numb. When this point is reached Won
are ate,-all that is necessary is TO pro-
tect it from dirt. Do not stop short Of
the bleeding and Rumbness and do not
on any account close the opening with
plaster. Nothing more than little sim
pie cerate on clean cloth is necessary.
We have used aud seen this used on all
kinds OF simple punctures for thirty
years and never knew single instance
OF wound becoming infamed or sore
after treatment as above. Among other
cases: A coal-rake-tooth going entirely
through the foot-a rnsty darning needle
through the foot-a bad bite by suck
ing pig-several instances OF file shanks
through the hands-snd numbeile
cases of rusty nails, avis, etc, but we
never knew a failure of this treatment.
Scientific american.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-04-26

PRESERVING EGGs.-A writer in the
English Mechanic saws: "In the wear
1912, | preserved eggs so perfectly
that, after lapse OF six months, they
were mistaken when brought TO table
for fresh laid eggs, and believe they
would have kept equally good for twelve
months. Ny mode of preservation was
to varnish the eggs as soon after they
were laid as possible with thin copal
varnisn, taking care that the whole of
the shell was covered with the varnish.
| subsequently, found that BY painting
the eggs with fresh albumen, beaten no
with little salt, they were preserved
equally well and for as long a period
After vanishing or painting with albu-
men, lay the eggs upon rough blot
ting paper as found that, when allowed
to rest till dry upon plate or on tie
table, the albumen stuck So fast to the
table or plate as TO take a chip out of the
shell.-This is entirely obviated by the
use of the blotting-paper. l pack the
eggs in boxes of dry bran"
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poetrp.
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| heard two robins singing in the wood;
One April dav.
Aud what they said nv heart wei, understood
That April day.
"oh, love + sweet through all the busy day.
time,
ca. love i. true in winter and in May-time.'
But then. you know, tie hour was Folly.
pay-tine.
rv4, Aaril day.
Aud l. 10 keep in tune the me-r, birds.
That April day.
sang with them thoaghtles>ly some foolish
words
Twas April day.
Ny love i ialr, could not help but choose
him;
NY love l. wise, Oh, what could refuse him
This April day:
Yet shoald he hear me sing. let him beware
lis April dAy.
Aud if | say 4 love him. have no care
It's April day.
The token that he send-oh, yes. | kiss it;
And if he sends IT not | >orelv miss il:
But promise. or lis. now pray what j, it.
ON April day:
Singing and laughing through the wood.
That April day
Until clear. strong voice sank bsck again:
oh April day,
Thi> girl Of smiles and tears This little rover.
With pleasant testing does her heart discover,
Thy mirth i wisdom; |. her happy lover;
Thou April-May."
He cls>pcd nv hand and through the wood.
We went,
That ApTil dsy.
Singing ike robins in our glad content,
That April dav.
Oh. golden sunshine. and oh. silver raining,
oh. earnest testing, aud OH sweet complaining
Two happy hearts stood watching daylight,
waning.
hi nil AaY
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-04-26

Feed fer TIE Sick,

To an invalid, mealtime is the great
event of the day, and he is surely to be
p;tied who has not kind mother or
sister, or a deXterous-handed wife, 10
prepare for him some OF those simple,
wholesome, and yet dainty dishes which
are 80 gratefully received if scrye,. in an
attractive manner. There are many
women wi,o can prepare palatable dishes
for those in health, but practically know
noihi about the needs of the sick. II
j. mainly for ,he benefit of these that
the following suggestions are made.
In the first place do not ash sic$ per.
son what he will have TO eat. The very
effort Of coming 10 decision will often
destroy hi appetite. Next, remember
10 have the food served on the best and
finest ware in the house Many a good
cup of tea has been spoiled for patient
By being handed TO him in a common
or cracked cup. Never allow bit OF
food 10 remain in the sick.room after
the meal Is finished; it is another sure
means of weakening the appetite OF =
delicate sufferer II toast i offered, see
to it that it is evenly Drowned on both
sides. has the crust cut of, aud that it j.
crisp and fresh from the fire \ thick
piece of toast. uncvenly Drowned on the
outside and doughV in the center, is cx-
trcmely indigcstihle.
AIways remember that in cooking
rice, oatmeal, wheat, or any of the other
grains, salt boiling water should be
used. BY this means the kernels remain
whole. and the flovor is much improved.
Pork in all lis forms, Is well a. veal
and all fatty substances, are especially
10 be avoided in the diei of an invalid
The best modes OF cooking beef are bv
roasting and brciling. Potatoes that
are baked or roasted are much easier Of
digestion than those that are boiled
Graham bread, corn bread. and rice bis
cult are all more nourishiug than bread
made from boltei wheat -four.
A very nourishing and acceptable
dish for invalids is a fresh egg which
has been broken into boiling water and
cooked until the albumen has Just "set"
while the yolk remains raw. This should
be served on a piece OF toast and gar
nished with parsley.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-04-26
Farm ann housebolO
lie. CT Farmers.

We are glad 10 bear testimony 10 the
great improvement manifest during the
last quarter OF a century in the diet, not
only of farmers, but of the community
generally. There Is much less pork con-
sumed than formerly, vegetables and
fruits are more abundant, the bread Is
in greater variety and of better quality.
pies are less frequently seen on the
breakfast and supper tables, fried dough-
nuts do not constitute such a staple ar
ticle OF consumption, and the gridiron
and roasting-pan are substituted in a
good degree for what the physicians call
the "inienal fryiHg-pan." While con-
ceding thus much, we must say there j.
margin for further improvement, and
We can see no injustice done to the far
mers in DR.. Adams summing up OF the
testimony OF the leading physicians Of
Massachusetts, with this adyicelo them:
more fresh and less salt meat: less FRY
ing, and more boiling, broiling and bak-
ing; a greater variety OF vegetables and
fruit; less pies and cakes; more whole
some, well kneeded bred, raised with
yeast; less tea" If farmers reject his
cheap and wholesome advice. dyspepsia
will continue 10 be one OF the diseases
TO which they are particularly liable.
and they may have to spend their sub
stance for physic which otherwise might
have been cast to the dogs.
rheumatism is, doubtless. the disease
TO which farmers are Liable, and exer-
else and untimely work, coupled with
unnecessary exposure, the cause Of it.
Outdoor work gives a man the stomach
Of an ostrich, 30 far az digestion is con-
cerned. and enables him to eat with i'm
puuitv what would Kill a man Of seden-
tAry habits. But there i 10 advantage
in taxing the digestive organs Of out
door workers beyond what is necessary.
AT this season of the year, particularly.
pork should be eschewed. Ii furnishes
heat rather than muscle, and in having
aud harvesting muscle is OF more value
than heat for the laborer.
During the hot season milk. bread
and cheese, lean mutton or beef in mod.
crate quantity, vegetables and fruits
should constitute the chief articles OF
diet. The Eng ISL farm-laborer makes
great use Of bread and cheese. These
constitute his luncheon In the field, and
are recommended both By instinct and
science. Casein or cheese is muscle
forming in its elements, and it were well
If our laborers were more addicted to its
use. Cheese is too hearty TO eat alone,
and bread is its natural supplement and
concomitant. There is more muscular
strength furnished by pound of cheese
than by Two pounds of meat, and the
cost OF the cheese per pound is generally
much less-Ne,c York Times.