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Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-05-17

The reputation it has attained, in
consequence of the marvellous cures it
has produced during the last half cen
tury, is q sufficient assurance to the
public that it will continue to realize
the happiest results that can be desired.
In almost every section of country
there are persons, publicly known, who
have been restored from alarming and
even desperate diseases of the lungs,
by its use. AL who have tried it ac-
knowledge its superiority; and where
its virtues are known, no one heSitateS
as to what medicine to employ to re-
lieve the distress and suffering peculiar
to pulmonary affections. CHERRY Pee
ToRAL always affords instant relief, and
performs rapid cures of the milder va
rietieS of bronchial disorder, as well as
the more formidable diseases of the
lungs.
As a safeguard to children, amid
the distressing diseases which beset
the Throat and Chest of Childhood, it
is invaluable; for, by its timely use,
multitudes are rescued and restored to
health.
This medicine gains friends at
every trial, as the cures it is constantly
producing are too remarkable to be
forgotten. No family should be with
out it, and those who have once used
it never will.
Eminent Physicians throughout the
country prescribe it, and Clergymen
often recommend it from their knowl-
edge Of its effects.
PREPARED By
Dr., J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
PrR0tieal and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD By NG DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-05-17
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.
BAKED HAE.

Make thick paste of -four and water
mot boiled, and cover the entire ham
with it, bone and all; put in a pan, on
spider or two muffin rings, or anything
that will keep it an inch from the bot
tom, and bake in hot oven if a small
ham, fifteen minutes for each pound; if
large, twenty minutes; the oven should
be hot when put in. sThe paste forms a
hard crust around the ham, and the skin
comes off with it. Try this, and you will
never cook a ham in any other way.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-05-17

In order to test the willingness of the
unemployed men in San Francisco to
work for a living, the Central Pacific
Railroad Company decided to begin fill
ing in large tract of land around Mis-
sion Bay, and give employment to one
thousand men. They receive 81 a day,
and are paid off every night. The COM
pany found no difficulty in getting all
the men required.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-05-17

Edward" said a mother to her son,
a boy of eight, who was trundling hoop
in the front yard, Edward, you mustn't
go out of that gate into the street. mo,
minutes afterward his mother saw him
in the street manufacturing dirt pies
to Dd4 I'D tb1oushy t9 yRe gs sRs sad We Te ddH Gt
mother" was the reply. "I climbed the
fence"
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-05-17

Prince Hassan, son of the Khedive
and commander of the Egyptian con-
tingent, complains bitterly of Turkish
neglect, while the Turks charge that, al
though his men are brave, they do not
fight heartily. A considerable portion of
the 10000 Egyptian troops are eoal-black
negroes from the Soudans who cannot
stand exposure to cold weather.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-05-17
70 BOIL RICE.

Rioe, to be used as a vegetable, should
never be served mushy. The grains
should be separate. Wash the rice in
two or three waters until it is perfectly
white and clean. To every cupful of
rice add one and ahalf cupfuls of water
and a little salt. Boil until you see little
dimples on the top; take off the cover
and push the pipkin lin which it should
be boiled) one side on the range or stove,
where it will keep hot but not cook, un-
til the moisture evaporates. Don't stir
it, unless you wish to use it as poultice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
General Fire Insurance Agency

y REPRESENTING three Of the leading Com
q !, paajts doing business In Jefferson County
West Virginia.
PEABODY OF WHEELING,
CONTINENTAL OF NEW YORK,
ETNA OF HARTFORD,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18

E7NTRA Heavy Stamped Dish aud Bread Pens,
- Chamber Sets 10 Oak, Walnut and Green,
very low, foe saoby DUKE8GALLAIER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
ECESE.SEE ARRIVALS
OF water Proof Boots.

IF youwan, comfort md dry feet buy our cclc-
4 bfatcd iilad made "Nonogram' Waterfront
Boots. / have Just received iall inc Of Mems,
BOYS and Youths Boots. al hand made ,hro- III
OUT. mad every pair warranted. also have thiS
work 81 Ladies' goods Tha STYLES are beautiful
Please call AID cxiniue my stock before purchas-
iug ,our Winter Gools.
Get l, 1911. c. ". TEUSSEIL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
BARBER SH0P.
Plain and Orna,,ctituI
PLA STERIN g.

TTIIl Z subscriber takes advantage ofthe Press as
a medium by which to inform the citizens OF
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared to
undertake the
PLASTERING OF HOUSES,
in any style that may be desired, from one Coattc
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy skim. -
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
ifdcsircd. None but frst-class workmen will be
employed on work that may be entrusted To me.
CLSTERNS CEHENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO nom.
hereby tender my grateful Acknowledgment
for the liberal patronage ! have received since
commencing business, and hope by stiic; sdhe-
renee to duty to inertia continuance OF the same.
E.,5- All communications addressed TO me al
Charlestown, W. Va. will receive prompt atten-
tion &. FRANK GALLAHEK.
March %. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
IIGHT g. MITCHELL,

LLAlA.A -
Drugs, Medicines. Paints,
SCHOOLGOOKS,S STATIONERY, T0BACCOS,
CIGARS, &C,
TAKES this opportunity Of thanking hsryQ
patrons for their mostliberal patronage "
for the last year, and hopes by strict atten- ~
ton aul fair dealing to merit continuance Of the
same. sell frst-raie goods Always do not sell
counterfeit or cheap goods for the tcst. Warrant
everything sold-tpte returned if not as guaran-
teed 1t is ny desire, and also pleasure, to sellmy
THE BEST QUALITY OF GOODS
air7ys, butwill If compelled, sellthemtatdSntm
for cts, Syrup for cts, and Cologne for % cts.
per pint; but at the same time let me inform yoe,
thataccording the United States Pharmacopea,
YOU can'tmake l.audanum for less tGan 10 cts, by
lhe wholesale. much cheaper plan is to buy
your goods genuine, and add the .rdier yourself.
want llmv old Accounts settled up bypaying
the Cash Immediately, and new ones begun imme-
diateIv, if not sooner. VIII notask Tor money on
e. new eros until after Harvest.
CIGARS-best in towa. .....u.
GEO. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
Xyour attention.

Z HAVE my accounts al prepared for settlement
! aud VIII asa my friends aui customers % cal
and settle. 700 can close bT negotiable note, OF
pay cash. l. requires money or its equivalent g
carry on business successfully, and iccl couldcn
my friends viii respond promptly g. the call.
Respectfully, G. W. TRJSSELL.
5000 s2gs s8i aI G1e32 l' 'o,ty oT %
the market sold In lots 70 suit the trade.
Jan II, lrjS. c. ". TRUSSELL.
EESEGSEE ARRIVALS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18

MORE RAIN!
Good Season fol. Corn,

A T urgeptrequesto Of the Couacil Of Charles
q town, have removed my Harness Establish
Inent for Beasts to the lot In the jan, whlon Is
stuated anon the site of the old Jail, in which Mr..
John Brown served short time. NY shop Is also
opposite Mr.. Leisenrings Hotel Stable. where par
ties stopping and breaking ame-StriHg can rave
them repaired. With the consent nf the Commit
tee on grounds, work will be despatched with the
usual promptness. ,,-,.,,rp
HENRY D, MlDDLEkAUFF,
Late of the Marke, House Lot.
August %, 1878.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
With 1lgT glFI7iJ AID iSSEIS O


Z AN prc7ared 20 write policies on Dwelling.
1 and Contents; Store Houses and Contents
Mills, Factories, and all good insurabc property
at lows! cu-.oni rates. Farm Dwellings a
sn"citltv. viii give my personal attention e
Viewing, making diagrams and furnishing such
other ueclcd information 60 az parties d,sltlns
n insure. Nv customers will be furnished from
time T. time, Bluityrs, calendars az wei a.
printed matter. showing the conditions OF th9
Companies in which they are insured.
have given NY constant attention 20 The In
surance busiarss for the pact six years and being
80 generally known throughout the County, de-
uot think il necessary 10 give references. Tar
ties insuring with me may res; assured thattheiF
policies viii d. properly written, and that time
is no'icc will De- given them as TO date Of 9Epira-
Hon OIcc and residence at Cha: !sstOwn.
Very Respectfully,
i. A.ALENANDER,
General Insurance Agent.
December p, IS1T-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18

VUST rccei7ed at The New Store, large stock
- Of CITY made Shoes, for Ladies, Gents and
Misses Cheap for Cash.
April 20. ls-3. NINROD TRCSSELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
Boot and Shoe NIalsing.
REPAIRING. &C.

rZNHE undersigned hasrcmorcd his Sh,r 90 r-
building on the corner Of Charles aud ib.,t,
streets-in the building lately occupied by Wei
rick Il Weller. The character of the work dom 81.
the subsci iber is well known audappreciatedht H.
citizens OF CharlestuWn and vicinity. lti, hargf-
necessary 10 Md that he will cndcayor o. .u,i,.,
his reputation as 4 reliable workman and willis.
ecute promptly and at reasonable rates an oii. b.,
given hm-cithcr for New work or Rtpiirirr
JOHN ANlSofNm.
Nav l6, 1879. April I5. lstf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
ProEcssionnl NoIico-

I HAN J. tbs day associated with me- ."r Piece
trusted 10 DR.. f. will have Jhc 5cueElofuy loli.l
and aid whenever rcquiud or dcsn,d. Dr..
+. can be found at myoihoc when not profession.
ally absent.
Feb. ,. lS57. J. !. II. STENTu
Spirit Copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
Notice.
NOTICE.

TuAvTSG completed my contracts abroad
whici, raw, occupied my sole attention ior
nearly year past. an now prepared ior orders
in all the departments of House Building. Ad-
dress me NJ CharlcstOHn.
Sept. 10, 1870. .. =. HVLaL''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
Furniture Repaired.

TIVE undcrsig ncdh has opened Furniture g.
| pair Shop n the building ON corner ol san
ucl and Main streets, CharlcstoWn-a Few dr,,s
East Of Court House. 81 same sdc. lie viii E..
pair Furniture in substantial aud neat nuuutr a,
reasonable prices, aud with prompUtJdc
Jan. 80, lS75-u. TG.EUST
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-05-18
NOTICE.

4 LII persons are hereby warned not to trespas,ss
y onmv VINEYARD and Orchard The Law will
Be enforced against all offenders. Parents are
earnestly requested to warn their boys or they
NAV be injured. Night plundereFs will receive
special attention BY an armed guard. No admit
lance on Sundays to any person.
Aug. S, lS74-tf. J. j. IL. SfhAllh.
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30
Foreign Affairs.

LONDON, April II, 5 A. M.-Parlament
has adjourned for three weeks, with the
Eastern question still unsettled, and the
fear is very general that war may be rem
dered inevitable by acts Of the govern
ment before parliament again assemblies.
Germany's efforts at coalition seem TO
have been directed toward Austria alone.
and there are strong indications that
Russia and Austria will agree upon some
mutually satisfactory modification of the
treaty of San Stefano, leaving England
again isolated to get what she can. 1t is
not probable three weeks can pass with
out the elimination of Anglo Russian
difficulties either in the certainty of war
or of peace. The present state of fever.
ish anxiety must soon be ended one way
or another It's regarded rs almost Ger.
tain that hostiities between Russia and
Roumania must break out unless the con.
gress be agreed to very soon, and this
probably adds to the general feeling of
alarm.
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30

1t is said that carly in his reign Ruther,
ford had invited SONS of the boys up for
a card party, and the thing was "set up
in advance. The president and Uncle
Richard Thompson were to play agains,
Evarts and Sherman The game was to
be euchre, although Sherman and Thomp-
son were yearning for little draw poker.
The guests came and were ushered with
out ceremony into the presidents library.
Rutherford was there, and SO was Mad
anne, more entertaining than winsome,
if possible, than usual. She was partic-
larry soleitous about the health of each
and the family of the same, hoping Uncle
Dick Thompson wouldn't work himself
to death, and babe Mr. Evarts beware
how he took fried clans on his stomach
at midnight. Mr.. Sherman hoped they
were not OBTAINING Mrs Hayes from re.
ceiving her friends or from the pleasant
duties of the domestic circle. All, no,
indeed This way her hour with her hus-
band and any Of his old intimate friends
who happen to drop in. Thompson look.
ed at Sherman and winkcd. "Ah yes,
beautiful thought, madame: beautiful
thought Evarts emitted wordy GU.
logy on the beauties of home lfo and the
president yawned Eleven o'clock came,
and the visitors withdrew with the sweet
est of parting benedctions from Mrs
Hayes. The next day Rutherford was
obliged to admit to his disappointed
friends, "It's no use; Lucy won't have
it; She doesn't say word, but You see
how she works it." There won't be any
wickedness at the White House if Mrs,
Hayes can helpit. There is great
deal of iniquity which she knows moth
inc ABOUT. Int that hoosn't count. When
sue strikes anything Off color she Shoots
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30

the deed. 1t was in this wise. had a
key to the miller's back door. and used
to get my flower by theft saw Mr..
Marble and the miller in the mill on the
23rd. The miller paid him six hundred 4
ninety pounds. The merchant went out
the back way. followed and struck
him once with bludgeon. He fell down
quite dead. After the miller left the mill
| carried the body into the mill and left
it where l had seen the miller put his
dead dog three nights before. The dog
| took away, and buried it near my
house. | poisoned the animal for he
bothered me at the mill. got Mr.
Marbles money, and gambled it away
in London. This is true, for will
soon stand before my God, and can't
die with two murders on my soul God
have mercy on my guilty soul!
Roswell GORDON"
Thus was the truth finally told; but
the innocent had suffered for the gull
ty. Justice had finally overtaken the
poacher. In the night under the bank,
he had died with the crimes of years on
his soul, unshriven by priest, and, as we
believe, unforgiven by his god.
1t was ordered that colors should be
waved over the miller's grave as token
of his innoeense.
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30
Vol. 16.---NO. 3
Why Mothers Should Read.

Laying aside the thought OF ouf own
rest and comfort. let US look little high
er For the children's sake We must
make the most Of ourselves. Many m
unselfish mother has said. "Oh, I cannot
take all this time, there are so many
things to do for the children She does,
she may do more for them in the end by
cultiyating herself than if she spendsall
Of her time on clothes and cooking. A
generosity which makes the recipient
weak or selfish is not blessing but .
curse. Have you not seen grown up
sons who snubbed their mothers opin-
ions in the sane breath with which they
called her to bring their slippersi The
meek little woman has .strotted around
to wait on them so long that they hsvc
come to think that is all she Is good for.
Their sisters keep "Ma' in the back
ground because she "hssn'ta Bit Of style"
and is so uncutivated, forgetting that she
has always worn shabby clothes that they
might wear fine ones that her hands have
become horny with hard work that theirs
might be soft and white for the pinae.
and that she had denied herself books
and leisure that they might have both.
And there are other children, too noble
for such base ingratitude, who feel
keen though secret sense Of loss as they
kiss the dear withered cheek and think
how much more Of a woman .'mother"
might have been If she had shut herself
away from the culture and sweet COM
partnership Of books.--Scribnsr for
April.
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30
How to Tell That Eggs Are Eggs'
A rond oru will sink in water.

A good egg will sink in water
A boiled egg which is done vii dry
quickly on the shell when taken from the
kettle.
The, boiled egg which adhere to the shell
are fresh laid
After an egg has laid day or more
the shell will come off easily when
boiled.
A fresh egg has a lime-like surface to
it's shell.
Stale eggs are CLASSY aud smooth OF
she'll
Eggs which have been packed in lime
look stained from the the action of the
lime on the surface.
Eggs packed in bran for a long time
smell and taste mustv.
With the aid of the hands or a piece OF
paper rolled in funnel shape and held to
ward the light, the human eye can look
through an egg, shell and all.
If an egg is clear and golden IN appear
once when held to the light, it is good II
dark or spotted, it is bad.
The badness OF an egg can sometimes
be told by shaking it near the holder S
ear, but the test is a dangerous one.
Thin shells are caused by lack Of
gravel, etc, among the hens laying the
eggs.
Many devices have been tested to keel
eggs fresh, but the less time an egg Ii
kept the better for the egg and the one
who eats it.
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30
Buffalo Strategy.

The buffalo COW seems to have little
maternal instinct, differing in this respect
greatly from the domestic COW. When
frightened, buffalo COW will abandon
her calf, and running away, leave it to be
protected by the bulls, who, to their hon
or, seldom forsake their charge A army
surgeon once saw an admirable illustrat-
ion Of this pateinal care.
One evening, as he was returning from
days hunt, his attention was attracted
by the curious behavior Of six or eight
buifaoes. Approaching them, he saw
that they were all bulls. They stood in
a close circle with their heids outwards.
At some twelve or fifteen PAGES distant,
sit, in concentric circle, dozen large
gray wolves, licking their chops, ~ II i'm
patiently waiting for supper.
In few minutes the circle of bulls
broke up. but keeping in compact body
walked off towards the main herd, half .
mile off. To his amazement the doctor
saw in the center Of the guardian bulls a
little feeble calf. newly born and hardly
able to walk After going hundred
PAGES, the calf lay down. and the bulls
again formed protecting circle about
it. The wolves, who had followed on
each side, sat down and licked their
it being late, and the tort uustuur, o-~-~
had no doubt the bulls brought the calf.
abandoned by its mother, safely to the
herd
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30
Hospitality.

True hospitality is thing that touch.
es the heart and never goes beyond the
circle Of generous impulses. Entertain
ment with the truly hospitable man means
more than the mere feeding of the
body; it means al interchange Of soul
gifts, Still it should have its laws, as
all things good must have laws to govern
them
The obligation to be hospitabe is a
sacred one, emphasized by every moral
code known to the world, and practi.
cal outcome OF the second great con
mandment.
There should never be a guest IN the
house whose presence requires any
considerable change in the domestic
economy.
However much the circumstances of
business or mutual interests may de-
mand In entertaining stranger, ha
should never be taken into the family
circle unless he is known to be wholly
worthy of that sanctam sanctorum of So
cial life; but when once man is admit
ted to the home Preside he should be
treated as if the place had been his al
ways.
The fact Of an invitation gives neither
host nor guest the right TO be master of
the other time, and does not require
even temporary sacrifice of ones en-
tire individuality or pursuits.
A man should never be so much him
self as when he entertain's friend.
time for ,~hiah o,o
trate a social robbery. 80 ~ Norma
To abide unlimited in friends house
is as much misdemeanor as borrowing
his coat without his permission. 1t is dc
basing the coin of friendship TO mere
dross when man attemps to make it pay
his hotel bills.
The fact OF two men having the same
occupation and interest in life gives TO
neither social right to the others bed
and board. A travelling minister has
no more right to 60 unlimited to fell
ow-preacher's house than travelling
shopkeeper or shoemaker has TO go I'M
invited to the house of his fellow crafs-
man. Men are ordained to the minis
try as preachers, theachers and pastors,
and not as private hotel keepers.
They who go into the country in sum
mer as unlimited guests on their former
friends should be rated as social brig
, ands, and treated accordingly.
These few social maXims are by no
means to be taken as complete code
of laws. Others quite as important will
spring up out of the personal expert
ence of every reader of this article, and
the justice and equity of all may be
tested by that Invaluable standard OF So
cicty-at the golden rule. There can be
no true hospitality that in practice is a
violation of this rule; and you may safe
ly rest assured that you have given the
fullest and most perfect measure Of enter.
tainment to your neighbor if you have
done exactly as you would be done by -
Sunday Afternoon.
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30
The Good Boy.

A well dressed hoy, about ten years
old. stood on the walk in front of the
city hall the other day eating an apple.
A ragged urchin, having rag-bag over
his shoulder, stood close by and looked
as if he would give his hat and boots for
one bite of that fruit. An attache oil the
city hall noted the situation, aud was
greatly pleased to see the lad suddenly
hand over the apple to the envious rag
picker
That's good boy; that was real
charity p exclaimed the gentleman as he
patted the boy on the head.
Yea, felt sorry for him" replied the
boy "and I'd got down to big worm
hole, too"
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30

"D.An ELI There are strange facts
of human nature revealed by the knowl
edge of physiology, and though they
may seem improbable, they appear to be
confirmed by men of science. AT least 1t
is stated on the authority Of the London
Lancet: "A man in certain neighbor-
hood had three daughters Wishing for
a son he made solemn vow that If the
next was girl, he would never speak to
her. The next child proved to be son,
as he wished. But curiously enough, he
would never speak to his father. although
he lived thirty-fve years with him. He
always talked freely with his mother and
sisters, but with no one else until after
the death of his father, when he talked
readily with every one. He was called
Dumb En-
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30

The Boston Advertiser says: "About
nineteen thousand families are on the list
for assistance from the city, and draw
from 81 10 IS per moth each. The city
expends for this purpose about s64O, 600,
nh average Of about $50 to each family.
and private charities probably disburse
about as much more"
An Irishman having been told that
the price Of bread had lowered. exclaim-
ed This is the first time l ever 70.
joiced at the fall of my best friend"
1t cost an Iowa man seventy i've dol
lars for saying "Stop my paper. IN
consequence of its being stopped he
failed to learn of a delinquent tax sale,
at which his own farm was sold. and. It
cost him seventy-five dollars to get out
of the scrape.
The Van Buren press., 1878-04-30

SEA BEAN JEwELRY. Sea. bean jewelry
is becoming popular in the North. These
beans are found in quantities at Key
West and on this island also. They are
of beautiful cherry red collar, with .
deep black dividing line and are suscep-
tible of very high polish. They are no
doubt misnamed sea beans and are pro-
badly foated to the gulf shores from
more tropical climes, where they are float
ed down stream into the salt water, which
hardens them. A representative Of .
large jewelry firm in Baltimore is in the
city with an order to purchase couple
of bushels of Galveston sea- beans.-Gal-
weston News.