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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

Here is a biot f.r olF OLD friend the clown
in the Paa;omiae. a, the burning Of Proyi-
sicn store tLe crowd lpcl themselves, freely.
Oae man grasped huge cheese as lis share
Of the salvage; rising up with it be found
himself face to face with a policeman, and
with admirable presence Of mind put the
plumber iato tbe Cheers arms, saying:
You had better take care Of shat police
man, OF some one will De walking OF with it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
VERNAL WARNINGS.

A zephyr from the southwark
Though ths open wiu.ioU blows,
With iis propbesies of icssamine,
OF miguonette and rose;
But. a voice from 10 b, calling
Don't leave Oh your wi1'er -ietles.
Though The saltncss of the tropics
lu tie wings Of March is set,
And the bluc5irds aud the pansies
Their appointed time forget;
Comes a warniag with the blandness-
Wear your winter tlnnels yet"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30

LEE HAIL."
in Charlcstown. and will d, their utmost to give
entire satisfaction to al who may be pleased %
patroniz, them. Neat, substantial and fashionable
work will be- douc. and at the most reasonable
prccs-,or Cash or Country Produce. The Sc
nior hopes that his customers in this and aij'in
ing Counties viii remember him by re nc6in
their patronage.
SEWING MACHINES viii BE- Repaired and
put in excellent working condition.
OLD CLOTHES viii als1 D. Cleansrd and Re-
paired mad, o. look fresh and new, thus saving
great outlay.
JNO. Z. A. REONAN,
N. :. 3. ROBERTSON.
Oct. Is. lSIT-Cn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-03-30
Change OF Location.

TsIHE undersigned respectfully informs his FOR
mer customers and the public generally tina
he has leased the
, 1878-07-05

CLosED.-Our public school closed on
Friday last, after appropriate and credita-
BILE examinations for several days. Miss
Eva Chapman, who has occupied the posi-
ton OF principal for several months, left
on Tuesday last for Seattle. Miss G. has,
during her employment here, fully dem
onstrated the fact chat her previous expert
cnce of several years 10 school teaching
was by no means Improbable. She has
won the esteem and confidence of both pu-
pills and parents; and we believe it is gen.
orally hoped that she will resume a posi-
ton IN the school next fall,
, 1878-07-05

ENooURAGING.--Mr Smith Troy, School
Superintendent OF Clalam County, writes
us: "Just arrived home last night, after a
tour though the County, visiting the pub
lie schools. We have seven school dis
tricts in our County; and, at present.
school is being taught in five Of them. l
am much pleased with the way the teach
ers all conduct their schools. The pupils
all seem to be advancing rapidly"
Clalam is surely, though very gradually,
becoming emancipated from her lethargic
condition, and rising superior to her long
prevailing semi-chrysalis state. The in
PRODUCTION of regular steam travel along
her shores will contribute one of the many
agencies to be brought to bear in shaping
her future destiny. Already her body poll
tic feels the vital throb resulting from the
general revival Of business lite and ac-
tivity. The prosperous condition OF her
schools attssts the prominence attached to
her educational interests.
, 1878-07-05

ANNUAL REPonT.-Through the kind
ness Of Mr.. Chas. p. Dyer, principal
keeper Of the lighthouse at Blunt's
tSmith's) Island, we have been furnished
with the following report Of vessels pass
ing that place and vicinity during the
year ending June 30, 1878: For quarter
ending Sept. 80, W: ships, %; barks, LOG;
brigs, 4; schrs, AZ; sloops, 90; stmrs., 2lO.
For quarter ending Dec. 81, VI: ships, Is;
barks, 50; brigs, 2; schrs., II; sloops, SO;
stmrs., 15O. For quarter ending Mch. 81,
'7s: ships, 27; barks, 116; brigs, 2; schrs.,
u; sloops, so; stmrs., 2O4. For quarter
ending June June 80, rs; ships, 9s; barks,
lO2; briggs, 4; schrs., %; sloops, 72; ssmrs.,
lS9. Total for year: ships, 9s; barks,
1856; brigs, u; schrs., lis; sloops, 26S;
stmrs., 1853. Grand total: 1885.
, 1878-07-05

JUST OUT.--Dr. Thatcher, known to
ollr residents as the " photographic man."
has delivered to subscribers their quota of
copies from the lithographic repre-
sentation of Port Townsend, as drawn and
published by e. s. Grover. This picture,
which we described before, as having been
drawn from a point Of observation north
east OF town, is the most complete and per-
fect In its details Of any that have ever
been attempted. AS \ means of advertis-
ing Onr town, nothing could be thought
Of that would be more advantageous than
to send copies Of this picture away to
Eastern friends.
, 1878-07-05

N. SHAKESPEARE. ESQ, G. W. G. T.,
Of Good Tcmplars, of W. T., and B. O.,
came over on the North Pacific on Tues
day. He went from here mp to Port
Madison. From there he expects to visit
the different Good 'fempar lodges at Seat
tie, White River, New Tacoma, Vancou-
yer, Tenino, Tumwater, Olympia. and
other points, calling OIL his return. ifpossi.
bic, at Snohomish City, Skagit, La Con-
ner and Coupcville. Mr.. Shakespeare has
been all able and efficient presiding officer
during his two years term now approach
ing close. We believe he will be pre-
pared to make an encouraging report by
the time the Grand Lodge meets in Sep
tember next.
, 1878-07-05

ESTERPRIsE.-A well known and
worthy representative OF the "Flowery
kingdom" has purchased the business
known as the Sam Sing wash house, near
Fowler's Hall. Full of enterprise and,
emulating the true Yankee spirit as we'll
as MODE OF progression, he has had some
neatly printed and handsome business cards
gotten up, and now bids tor patronage on
the grounds that he can give the most
complete satisfaction to customers. What
nextP
, 1878-07-05

JUST ABOUT RIGHr.-A few DAYS ago.
during the laying Of portion Of Our new,
twelve-ioot sidewalks, lady askcda we'll
known workman, "Aren't those walks
too wide?" "Pooh," said he, If you'd
been drunk as often as l have, you
wouldn't think they were bit,too wide. "
Moral-never have wide sidewalks, be-
cause they encourage dram drinking by
providing for the safety of the drinker
against the danger OF falling into the mud.
, 1878-07-05

Mr.. SAML. ROBINSON, travelling agent
for the well known house Of Miller x
Richard, dealers In and manufactures Of
larl-metal Scotch type, 529, Commercial
Street, San Francisco, called on us = few
days ago. Mr.. Robinson is also agent
for Messrs. Ladner, Smith s. Co., station
ers, 3. 4. 6, and 8, Custom House Place,
Chicago, Ill. lie says the introduction OF
Scotch type OH this coast ID becoming
pretty general but not more SO than the
satisfaction given to purchasers. Mr..
Bobinson goes from here for limited
tour at the principal Sound ports, after
which he viii visit Oregon and Eastern
Washington.
, 1878-07-05

POSTAL MATTERs.-We learn from MIR.
W. Ii. II. Learned, postmaster for Port
Townsend, that during the 3 months end
ing June 30, 1874, the money orders is
sued from his office, exclusive OF fees, have
amounted to $S,ls0.l9. During the same
period the registered letters numbered l0l
The money order business had increased
about $4,000 over the showing of the three
months previous; and yet the current COM
plant Is "dull times"
, 1878-07-05
PUGET SOUND ARGUS.
LOCAL NEWS.

SPLENDID TIME.-Those who attended
the Episcopal strawberry festival and con-
,ert on Thursday evening OF last week
were unanimous in praise OF the satisfac-
,ory manner in which the programme
was carried out. The hall was crowded,
,nsomuch that very little, even Of stand
ing room, was left unoccupied. The con-
cert exercises were OF musical and lite r
ary character. The opening piece, "a trio)
..Don t be Sorrowtul Darling" the solo by
Mrs. Capt. Selden, assisted in the chorus by
Mrs. Minor and Mr.. Tallentire, was enthu-
siastically received; and it was spoken Of
as the most captivating vocal rendition Of
the evening. A defamation. by Mr.. G..
Morris Haller, was generously applauded,
being rendered in the natural, unaffected,
though impressive style characteristic Of
the speaker. A solo " Dublin Bay" REM
dsred by Mr.. Il. Tallentire, received fiat
sering comments. LET the Dead and the
Beautiful rest" quartet. rendered by
Misses Van Bokkelen, Biles, Parrish and
Ida Plummer, reflected much credit on the
participants. Last, though by no means
least we mention solo by Miss Little
field, which was well rendered. Besides
the foregoing may be mentioned the soul
inspiring instrumental music by Prof.
Roberts, which was interspersed in the
form Of solos, accomplishments, etc. Az
ter the conclusion of the part mentioned.
the ente rtainment assumed the character Of
vigorous raid on strawberries and their
accompanying Ingredients. On the whole
It was one the most opportune and pleas
ant entertainments of the season. Net re-
ceipts amounted to $57.76
, 1878-07-05

On Monday last tho daily mail COM
menced between this place and Tacoma
The North Pacific, from above, Isabel
aud Douglas, from Victoria, all arriving
nearly as the same time already Demon
arates the fact that our wharf room Is too
limited, and that some way should be pro-
'lded soon whereby steamers can find am
pie accommodations, as they win want to
lie over here.
, 1878-07-05

MASTER HENRY RoTHscHILD, of this
place, took passage on the Dakota for San
Francisco last week. After spending va
cation at home, he goes to complete
another term at school. He is quite a
clever lad for his age, and will undoubted-
ly demonstrate that In his case the money
laid out for educational purposes has not
been spent in vain.
, 1878-07-05

On Friday last the North Pacific took
on board a shipment Of sixty cases, or
about four tons, OF cheese from the cheese
factory at Chlmacum. The demand for
this cheese is steadily increasing in market
and those who embarked In the enterprise
have good cause for congratulating them
selves on Its flstteriDg success.
, 1878-07-05

AS AN indication of the direction
M which ties the business enter
prise and public spirit Of Port Townsend,
we may mention the fact that Mr.. ID. G.
H. kothschild, Of the firm Of Rotllschild &
Co., came down handsomely with a sub
scr'pt'on Of $50 for e. s. Glover's lltho-
graph pictures OF the place. Other sub
'crip:ions Of gao each were numerous.
, 1878-07-05
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of AIgernon 8. Jones

NOTICE is hereby given by the un-
dersigned executor OF the estate Of Alger-
non s. Jones, deceased, TO the creditors OF
and all persons having claims against said
deceased, to present them with the neces-
sary vouchers within one year after the
date of this notice. to me as such execu-
tor, at my residence, at Dungeness, w.
II. SMITH TROY,
Executor Of the estate Of Algernon S.
Jones, deceased.
Dungeness, June 10, 1878. 2O:4w
, 1878-07-05

The Havsrly minstrels failed to get
here on Friday last as they telegraphed
they would, although renting a hall for
them and advertising were amoug the
made.
, 1878-07-05

MISS AMELIA ROBERTS, sister of Mrs
ID. A. Webster, OF place, returned from
Portland, few days ago, where she had
been attending school.
, 1878-07-05

We understand that the tug Donald will
be taken to San Francisco, to be used In
combination along with the Holyoke and
other tugs, In the towing business down
there. This will leave one tug less on the
Sound.
, 1878-07-05

REV. JNo. PARSONS will fill his usual
appointment In Chimacum valley apain
on Sunday morning next. His pulpit here
on that occasion will be occupied by A.
Weir.
, 1878-07-05

cITr election on Monday next. Let all
come forward and DO their duty.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
A kksN'I.

The New York Graphic makes the ioi-
lowing suggestion which will be Endorsed by
most thoughtful people:
ave merely throw out a hint. Congress Is
ouick TO lake hints. A little law might just
now be quietly passed giving all foreign ma
tons the unrestricted right TO recruit sold
iers on our soil in the event OF war, or, per
baps, a resolution instructing and directing
Mr.. Eyarts TO wink at such violation OF our
neutrality might be sufficient. We have
hosts OF tramps and bummers who can be
shared as well as not. John Bull Is buying
5000 cavalry horses and mules on our sacred
soil. Why, then. should not Russia have an
equal chance: There are great many peo-
pie in this country who could be spared as
well as not, and who, If they stay here, VIII
never do anything but patronize the DELI
punch. Let recruiting have free field and
M fayorr'
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
KANSAS FRUIT.

The shipment OF fruit by Messrs. Farrell
Bros, of this city, to Boston, OF which we
made mention a short time ago as the hrsl
car load ever sent direct from this city to
Massachusetts,, has reached its destination
and is calling forth many good words FOL
Kansas from the eastern papers. The fol
lowing is from the Ne,r EhgtI"d Farmer
March 80:
There are indications that Eastern people
are hereafter TO depend upon the far West fol
fruit as well as for grain and cattle Kansas
which less than twenty years ago was an
unknown country in the +" Great American
Desert" is taking leading position among
fruit-growing States, as shown by her exhibi'
tions of fruits at Philadelphia and in THU
city, which excited the wonder and admira
ton OF pomologists. Messrs. Sands, Furbel
d Co, Faneuil Hall Market, have just had 6
consignment Of apples, OF the " Ben Davis
and Willow Twig" varieties, from Leaven
worth, forwarded by Messrs. Farrell Bros, o
Leaveuworth, which will give purchasers al
idea Of what some of their choice apples ar
like, and are expected to open the way to
large trade hereafter.
The following is from the Boston Adrer
tiser of March %:
A carload of apples $50 barrels) is now OF
the way from Leavenworth, Kansas, to Thu
city. The fruit is consigned to Sands, Furbe
q Co., and was shipped by Farrell Brothers
the welI-known fruit dealers of Leavenworth
The shipment is comprised of the varietie
called the "Ben Davis" and the "Willov
Twig," packed within six miles of Fort Leav
enworth. This is the first shipment of apple
direct from Kansas to Boston, and il is hope
that it will arrive in good order, as the ship
pers run considerable risk, and dealers her
who have heard of the fine orchards OF Kan
sas are DESTROYS TO see the fruit
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
GOVERNMENT SAVINGS BANKS.

GOV Xix snBNk S1s astsS bsANkASs
The New York Tones in an article advo-
eating the establishment Of Postal Savings
Banks. such as are contemplated in the
measure introduced by Mr.. Phillips, of this
district, says:
No one can deny the importance OF AFFORD
ing the people some means OF putting their
surplus earnings in a place Of security and
furnishing an Incentive 10 prudence and fru-
caIity. Safety should be the prime ooJecf,
and should he as near absolute as the IN
stability OF human affiirs VIII permit. FRONT
on the Use of the money should be seeonda-
~ consideration, and should never be allow
ed 10 impair security in the smallest degree.
Savings banks, as they have been conducted
for many years, do not serve the purpose TO
any satisfactory extent. Whetherthey could
be made TO do so is another question, but we
fear they could not, until lawmakers are I'M
bued with higher wisdom and better purpo-
ses, and men are guided by loitier sense OF
honor and duty. The other Resource Is the
responsibility and credit OF the Government
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
MAY BE Wal, AT ANY TIME.

The position of affairs in Europe, brieny
stated, seems to be this: England Will not
enter congress unless the new treaty be-
tween Russia and Turkey is Submitted to that
body for approval or rejection; Russia will
submit the treaty for discussion, but will
not agree that the congress shall set aside
any of its provisions. These differences
stand in the way of the meeting OF con-
gress. 1t is reported that Russia demands
that the English fleet shall be withdrawn
from near Constantinople beor the kus
sian troops leave their positions near that
city, and that England refuses this. Il
this is true the attitude OF the two countries
and the position OF the Russian army and
of the British fleet may at any time lead tt
war
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
THE SECOND DISTRICT.

We have repeatedly called the attention
of the people Of Kansas to the unxisdom OF
making frequent changes in our Congress
sional delegation. and We are glad to see
that our exchanges throughout the State
are bringing the same fact before the peo-
pie. We can never have much influence in
Congress without having men of experience
to represent us. One experienced member,
in either House, is worth half dozen new
men. The Wilson county Citisen of the 29th
says:
Col. John p. St. John. Of Olathe, Hon. W. L.
Simous, of Usage Mission, and Col ]. r. Hal
lowell, the favorite son of Cherokee county,
are all reported to be candidates for the Re
publican nomination for Congress in this dis
tr,ctrnis year, They are all gentlemen Of 60
knovledsed ability, merit and ioffy charac-
-. Int Ne think they ought TO wait awhile
until 1859, o. what win Be more Ptomisine
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04

he pirit Of Christ in every man thar makes
him truly religious. and not rs subscribing
TO tins CT that ordiaauoe, or creed, or coc-
trine. 1t is the devout following OF the
pattern set us in the life aud character %
Jesus Christ, that keeps men uuspotted
iron the world and makes them fulfil the
will If God in every sphere of life. No
mater what church you are in, or whether
you are in any church at all, so long as you
UOey every law of God, and live IN the faith
and love OF our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Beecher, by his presence here recent.
". made many new friends, and drew all oil
his old friends nearer to him. For MS
broad and liberal views he is admired not
only by the church people but by;outsideri
as we'll. and those who profess no religious
opinions. No matter what may be said Of
him, by his enemies or his critics, there Il
no denying the fact that he is wonderful
man-a man Of gigantic intellect, and Will
a heart equal to his mind. For breadth
and depth of thought, and power OF e1
preston, he has few if any equals, and n
superiors, among the great minds OF tn
present generation.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04

The Milwaukee Times reJers to Col. VIM. A
Phillips, member OF congress from this dis
,rlct, as one of the abiesf men in the present.
House OF Representatives and speaks OF hi
Postal s wings bill as the most important
measure that has been introduced during ths
present session.-Sulfad Herald.
Our high opinian of Col. Phillips is al
ready very well-known, and We only quote
the above as a text for saying that his Pos
tai Savings bill is really the. wiseet legisla
tive movement that has been made in Con.
gress for long time 1t should be passed
without hesitation. 1t viii be great blen
ing to all classes OF people. The syssem
has besa in vogue in Eneland for years end
and has been fDand ussfnl 70 hoth IL peo
pie and the goSt<1lsnk-Fas- 4fax
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
Further Comments with Regard To
the sOp.k "A Jail Troubles.

lManha'tag coz. Topeka tom. onwealth.
Having noticed your account OF the at
mpL. d rescue 81 Tue by the mob 81 the til
TUESDAY III ITHsuE, and the various supp.,-t-
Ou> aad -u-gsa- 20 ~ To- them. / wyItr- this
Ii tv To give what | brisV, To- Dv the ''hxus
-rOry " OF The affair - tar IA the IescucTs are
CO 4cerneJ.
EtrIy on : .turfHN morning of last wee X
I enty-fyc mn uS po>s, - on Of The II,
DO, Il near " -. O. .I. 4 Hy county, sBd put
iisut of he vsufy morning they couId Io-
certainly he rec, lGIz .'.. tbs Y hnta w.ta them
four CONS ana enc extra hoTs rod oy
IN n VINO SCENE 10 Oh the alert, .Ro-a
font OF the company aIteTDatri5, and may
have be u a rtcognlz Il leader In Tie faI v.
The company evidently came frDu HrsUuU-
try westward az Wakefield, AMI where tie
murdered " oil ert was well Know 90.
There had be great ieeiin- ind"Ea-
ton in tue minds Of the p up'' 81 Q. e count -
OF POttow atOInic, Riley and J!-y vince tut
murdered man was best known - men .he
ruInor came that 1rTi-'~ TTa. VS. O-tEpH"d.
add the not W. likely ~UIU. ~.i!Ou = That this
squad q. tWenty-tiy, men .taty re join,
by aEOtner after cTD-~. ug tue i-Ery c'LClut r1
TO visit the cell of True and deal ,dstire u
him withoat 'lr. usual lr-uI delay.
The tim required To- r'a"iI Topeka was Just
about Suflial ut tstHccu saturday ana Tues
day providing LEY Travelled in the Hs.ht
IN. s~tIy. IurJr are also other circumstances
a~ ruuur cd here that make n 'ssTeuIcIy
pfnbIil- tIIt The y rty visiting shawnee
county i,ii expect, Il To execute True, not To
rescue nm.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04

Wilson County Citizen, 9.I


From q letter received by Mr.. Zenas Park,
We CLEAN the following items concerning the
stranger who died at the Horton House last
week: His real name was w. b. Schieve.
10 have been his mothers maiden name.
His home was in Northumberland county,
Pennsylvania. Needing money, he made a
practice of Borrowing, and forged his fdiher $
name as security. Unable 10 meet his OBJ iga-
tons, detection followed, and he fed to
escape the penalty. Schieve was married
and had four children, who still live in Penn
sylvania. His wife came West about two
years ago and married again, In Iowa, where
she Is now living. Mr.. Park sent a picture Of
the man taken after his death, which was
recognized by the gentleman to whom he
wrote.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
An Enterpri>ing Farmer.

II one occasionally gets the b ues visit 70
any of our leading farms in the county VIII
dlspel billlousneSs. The kingdom of James
NJ. BALDWIN, on Turkey creek, Is "a strik ing
example OF the thrift that marks kan>;t,
Drain and muscle Six years ago the land he
Is located ON was raw md uubfoken. He is
the owner of 1870 acres of bottom and upland,
Ranking both sides of TurNey creek Tor two
or three miles, and II is nearly all under
fence and most OF II thoroughly titled He
has "A model farm house, probably the finest
in Coffey or Woodson counties, and "A Large,
commodious barn, with sranarie>, out bald
iugs and "A Iine orchard. Last year he raised
l4.O00 bushels of corn, and this year will
plant 20 acres 10 corn, and his renters about
400 more.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
RATHER SUPERIOR On THE
s.CHAW,- SIR.

Senator Ingalls, studies Chaucer.-M y
Herald We thought him rather superior
on the "chaw" sir. He can masticate an
antagonist about as pulpily as any man in
the senate.-O Omaha Republican.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04

Independence Courier, 29.I

During last evening while two ladies We're
wa king along Main street, near ErieibeTg's,
one OF them : umbled and fell to the pave
ment. A gentleman named Jones, fIom Bur-
iinyton, a man who knows more about gall
lautry than he does about Old cellars md
sidewalk in IndeUende ace, was walki be-
hind the ladies and rendered his assist tnce.
long into the cellar excavation Just west of
Friedberg's, falling n distance of six feet and
landing in about six inches of soft mud.
Though the man ESCAPED uninjur"d he was
in a sorry looking condition. The place Is
dangerous and railing should be put up.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-04-04
OUINlNE.

The war between Russia and Turkey has
raised the price of quinine more than any
other article. OF quinine there is manu-
facluredin thiscountry about two and hall
million ounces annually. The Russian
Government has just made large purcha e:
OF this article in New York. Quinine Is the
staple remedy Of the malarious regions &C
cupied by the Army.