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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27
The AYRSHIRE Cow.

There is no breed tbai can be compared with
the quiet little Ayrshire, aud when the las'iq
calls Mollie, she copss Pleasantly, not TO lick
or play or 10 be petlcd, bat 10 give good,
large mess Of rich milk, which will make
butter or cheese or Gil the nilkmaDs pocket.
She ncgls 10 putting" SIZE speaks for her
self; she will not disappoiut her owner
Ayrshires make excellent butter, clccac or
beef, aud for working cattle they cannot lG
exceled cscn by the beautiful Desons. Their
milk is rich 10 quality and large in quantity,
They are easy keepers, and IN every way n
most profitable breed Of cattle, and wherever
they find home they become permanent
fayortcs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27

Each package contains Or sanford's Improved Inhal
ing Tube with full directions for use IN al cases Price
S00. For sale BY all Wholesale Gn4 ietall BrnrElss
General gents and Wholesale Druggists, Boston, Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
(. \. &F. v. B. GALLAHER. EBIIlRS.

Charlestcwn, Jefferson Co., W. va.
OFFICE IN JEFFERSON BUILDING.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27
sworn EVIDENCE.
Tho following Cure Is probably the most re-
narkabIe ever effected 10y any medical
preparation for the treatment
of Cata.riif

C4ntlenea-I hereby certify that have had CateTTh
for len years. and for the last six years have been
terrible sufferer / was rendered partially dear had
buzzing in the head pains across the temple dlz1y
.onss hard and constant cough. severe pain across
the chest and every Indication or Consumption. MY
mead achcd all the time. The matter accumuated so
rapidly IN my head and throat that could not keer
them free. Frequently at night would spring out OF
bed, u seemed 10 me, &C the point OF sulocation
would then haze recourse TO every means In nv power
10 dslodge the from my throat and head before
being able 10 sleep agaiu. Fora period OF yeas
with difficulty swallow. nnaly consulted an eminent
surgeon In regard 10 operation on thcm but NJ ms
request postponed IL. The constant Inflammation and
liberation IN my throat caused hy the poisonous mat,
infamedmy lungs that couShcd incessantly.-a Oecp,
hard cough. Meanwhile my system began 10 show the
effects this disease that Host nesh grew pae ana
showed every symptom OF an early death by consnrp-
six months ago began the use of SASFoHDs RADICAL
CURE CATAEEu. After using the 1rst bottle Ne-
gan improve rapidly The first dose seemed 10 clear
ly head as had not known IL 10 be for years lt
sly ccu0h IN three dGgS. by using Il as gsTge soon
reduced the Inflammation and swelling OF my onsiis
so that they ceased TO trouble me. The soreness
across my chest disappeared, the brzzng noises IN my
completely restored. and every symptom OF disease at
had reduced TO the verge OF the grave disappeared
by the use OF ofSANFDRDis RADICAL CURE FOR CATAnls
4 have been thus explicit because "a druggist,
have seen great deal OF suffering from Catarr- and
hone TO convince many that this Is great remedy
am familiar with the treatment OF Catarrh as prac
tsed By the best physicians, and have consulted the
most eminent about my case. have used every Kind
period Of six years past and have. while foowng tei
use taken great care Of my general hcah nut obtained
norellef or encouragement from any OF them.
BosToS, Feb. %, 1915. GEO. F. DlNsMoIE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27

4 good story is told Of a colorcd minister Of
Ballard cnunty who was brought TO trial be-
fore his church on charge of stealing bacon.
After d number Of witnesses bad been examio-
cd. the descons retired, and soon after returned
the following verdict: The Rev. Moses
Bledso am nckwiticd Of de situations da, lc
actual did stole Dc pork, as twas not showdc
Ia. sumbody else intent have been wearin his
cloze but de bfudGer is hereby feciioDaiely
warned dat 10 de future be must bc n nc
keerfu,."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27

sUFFoLK,ss.

SUFFOLK, SIS. FEB ., l9's'
Then personally appeared the said George +. pins-
more nid made oath that the foregoing statement by
hlu subscribed Is true. Before me,
SETH J. THOMAS. Justice OF the Peace.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27

A Maine deacon having buried bis third
wife, 10 due time fourth was insuguraied
mistress of bis heart and home. lie was
very prudent man and suffered nothing TO be
wasted When the new mistress Was putting
things 10 rights, while cleaning mp the attic.
she came across long piece Of board, and
was about to launch il out Of The window,
when lille Ssllie inlerposed and said "Ob,
mamna, don't; that is tie board papa lays
ont his wives on, and be wants TO save II. -
Nevertheless out Il went.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27

Grand Crowning Triumph


Together With special certificate OF merit to
jacob = ross, Superintendent of The Sueg Facto-
torv Cor his extraordinary skill displayed in every
part ot their construction, the whole forming a
Grand Award, higher by far than that Of any
other American Exhibit and demonstrating be
yond doubt the immense superiority OF the Ssief
instruments.
The 90 Stief" combines every quality uecessa-
~ for perfection in a Piano. It's rich, grand,
mellow end powerful tone hss never been excelled
by anr other instrument Especially in the tre-
bic does the " Slleh" Piano show its superiority
over all others by the bell-ii&e clearness, sweet
ness and singing quality OF tone, which lend to it
a inestimabie charm. For quickucss OF response
% the finger and eyeaness Of touch throug the
entire scale faultess action. unsurpassed durabil
i;v and artistic finish, this Piano has Justly earned
a worldwide reputation.
SECONDHAND PIANOS OF all makers con-
stan;ly in stocs at from S75 to $500.
- Sole Agent for the Southern States OF the Pei
oubet. Pclton y Co. aud other make OF ORGANS.
Catalogues of Pianos aud Organs sent on ap-
plicatiou. Address
CHAS. N. ST. EFF,
No. \. LIBERTY SrREEr,
Nav3.lS79. BALTIMORE, MD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27
POLITICAL.
COsIMCNPLACE.

F." A commonplace life, we say, and ue sigh;
But why should we sigh as we say
The commonplace sun in the commonplace SKY
Makes up the commonplace day;
The moon aud the stars are commonplace things,
And the flower that blooms, and the bird that sings
But dark were the world and sad our LOT
II tho flowers failed and the sun shune not;
And God. W ho studies each separate soul,
Out Of commonplace lives makes bis beautiful
whole.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27

a Western editor thus msup the peculi-
ariiies Of contemporary 4" lie IS too lazy
to earn meal aud too mean TO eat one. Hc
never was generous but once. and that was
when be gave The Itch TO an apprentice boy.
So much for bis goodress Of heart" OF bis
industry he says: The only time he ever
worked was when be took castor oil for
honey"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27
The sunrise Never Failed Us Ye'.

Upon the sadness of the sea
The sunset broods regretiully;
From the far, lonely spaces, slow
Withdraws the wist'ul atterg.ow.
So out Of life the splerdoF dies;
So darkcn all the happy skies;
So gathers twilight, cold and stern.
But ov rhcad the planets burn.
And mp the east another day
Shall close the bitter dark away.
What though our eyes with tears be wet
The sunrise never failed US yet.
The blush of dawn may yet restore
Our highland hope and jog once more.
Sad soul, take comfort nor forget
Tha; sunr ise never Jailed rs yet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27

Once in a while we glance from our ofice-
window and catch sight Of girl OF The peri
od sailing along the streets. With her hands IN
The pockets Of one Of those jsrniJ little coats
which are now 80 fashionable, and yet The
sight never presents itself that VIC are not re-
minded Of tgo-han1lea cream pitcher "
action.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-03-27
N. w. Gait, Bro & Co
&c SilveISmith :.
llO7 Pennsylvania Avenue,
WusLingto u. g.

EIyE JEwELEY in every variety.
Diamond Rings, Ear-Rings and Lace-Pins
GOLD SILVER WATCHES,
For Ladies, Gentlemen and Bows.
New Pattern Sterling Silver Forks and Spoons,
s,erliar Snyer Fancy Ware in Cases
for Wedding and Anniversary Gifts.
Children's Cups and Setsi Table Cutlery; and
Fine Plated Table-Were.
Clocks, BrUnzes ard Fine Fancy Goods,
Antique Brass Cand!csticEs, sconces and Mirrors,
Gold. Steel aud Shell Eyeglasses, Speciacles, &C.
szl.- Fine Watch Repairing and Engraving.
STRANGERS are invited to visit our Store with
ont IncHrrips any obligation to purchase. All
orders by mail promptly executed.
October Is, ls19-5m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01
OBITUARY..

Died the 18th OF April, 1880, at the
residence of Mrs. Emily billiard, SPOTS
ylvania county, Va, Mrs. LIZZIE S.
DILLARD, wife OF Mr.. II. 7. billiard.
She was reared in Jefferson county;
married in 1873, and removed to East
Virginia to live, and, though stranger,
by her quiet manners and aimable dlspo-
sition, won the love of all who had the
pleasure Of making her acquaintance.
Tho not a professor Of religion, she
had often expressed an earnest desire,
lot only to be professor, but posses
sor of true, heartfelt piety; and this be-
lief that she was a Christian at heart,
affords the sweetest consolation to her
mourning family. Many hope for re-
cognition of beloved ones in Heaven.
Our Saviour is spoken of as wiping all
tears from the eyes of dear people, and
ere long, when all trials are over, If we
know our parents, sisters and friends, it
will be sweet to hold heavenly commu-
Mon with them, in the dearupper King
dom. Here, we are evermore SHINING
and repenling; there, we may feel that
His love has been as shower: Our re-
turn but a dew drop, and that dew-drop
stained with sin. Yet His presence will
comfort US with assurance of forgive
ness. N. ~.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
On Wednesday last an inquisition was
held on the farm of DR.. n. b. Scott, be.
fore jury, to condemn the right of
way through his farm for the above
railroad. The damages assessed by the
Jury were 3,535. The amount OF land
CONDEMNED was very nearly four acres.
Tomorrow a jury will condemn the
right of way across a line leading from
the Williamsport pike, at Appleman $
house, to the buildings on the farm OF
Mrs. Geo. II. Heyser, and belonging to
Mrs. Heyser. On the Sd Of May notice
of condemnation has been served on
Mrs Stockslager and her minor child
rem for the condemnation OF the right OF
way through their place, adjoining the
farm of DR.. Scott. In this case, there
being minor heirs,a jury is unavoidable.
During the week our town has been
visited by officials of the Shenandoah
Valley and Cumberland Valley Railroad
Companies, as well as by the engineers
of the former company and some OF the
monied men OF Philadelphia, VINO are
interested in its construction, and all for
the purpose of fastening up the settle
ments for right of way and commence
ment and prosecution of the work. We
learn that the heavy grading at the
southern end of the line, through the
Douglas farm opposite ShePherdstown'
has been nearly finished and that pow
erful force is pushing ahead the build
ing of the bridge across the river. Sew
eral hundred hands are reported to be
at work at different points along the
line, and yesterday afternoon force
was set 20 work and earth broken at
this end of the line on the property OF
Mr.. A. II. Appleman, with whom a
compromise for right of way has been
effected. This is about one mile from
town on the Williamsport turnpike
Hagersfown Mail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01
Deatbs.

Near Cumberland, Md, on April IS,
1880, Mrs. MARY A. MCDONALD,
mother of Mrs. J. a. Smooth of this
town, aged u years
AT his residence in Darkesville, in the
I'D year of his age, Mr.. JOHN HAST
INGS, after a short illness.
Near Zion, in this county, on Sunday
morning, 18th instant, Mr.. SIDNEY
LEACH-about 40 years of age.
In Ripon, on 25th Of February, 1880,
KATIEKABLE, aged year, months
and 3 days; and on the 10th of April,
IN Kabletown, at the residence of her
grandfather, Mr.. VIM. Langdon, WILL
MYRA CLIFFORD, aged 6 months
and 9 days, children of G. II. G. and
Lille Z. Backus.
In St. Joseph, Mo-, April 9th, 1880,
Mrs BETTE ABEL, wife of Mr..
John ]. Abel, in the Goth year of her
age. She was the daughter of Capt.
Meriwether Thompson OF this county,
where she resided until the year 1854,
when her husband removed to Missouri.
AT her residence in Darkesville, after
protracted illness, Miss KATE K.
SENCINDIVER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Editor-It being generally IN
deIstood that, under the good old rule
of rotation in Office, there is TO be a
change next fall, in the personnel OF our
Legislative delegation, il becomes neces-
ssry for us to look around, in time, for
suitable candidates to succeed those
whose official terms of service have ex-
PRED.
munication, CONFORMITY with otherslike-
wise interested in having our town and
neighborhood properly represented)
has taken some pains 10 ascertain the
prevailing sentiment Oh this subject IN
our community, ard find unmista kable
evidence of the fact, that the popular
feeling here is strongly in favor of DR..
|. S. TANNER for State Senate and of
JOHN II. little, Esq, for the
House OF Delegates.
These gentlemen are too well and IA
vorably known 10 need the writer's COM
mendatien. They are among The most
useful of our leading citizens, and have
always been the friends of progress and
Improvement. In their respective vo-
cations they have done much, both by
precept and example, to promote the
material prosperity of this portion of
our county; and if elected to the Legis-
lature, they will be sure to serve their
constituents faithfully aud efficiently.
While it is not known that either OF
them will consent to be 4 candidate, it
is presumed that they will not refuse
the use of their names in that connec
tioa, if the people shall insist Oh their
nomination; and inasmach as the voters
of Shopherdstown and its neighborhood
have not heretofore tailed to support the
candidates from other parts of The coun-
ty, we confidently boast that our liber-
atty in that respect, will be reciproca-
ted by our fellow-citizens, throughout
the whole county, and that the two gen.
tlemen referred to will be acceptable
candidates to them as they certainly are
to SHEPHEKDSTOWN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01
OB2T UARY.

In memory of WILLIE II. SITES,
who died at the residence of his father,
Mr.. Jacob Sites, rear Charlestown,
aged 81 years, months and 10 days.
On Thursday morning, just as the
glorious sun shone the brightest, that
angel that watched over our darling
Willie beckoned him home; for they
claimed him as their own, and took
hun 10 a land where pain and atiilctlon
can not reach him any more. For nine
long years did he suffer. None but
those that were around him know what
his Affections were, and he bore 1t all
with the patience of true Christian
faith. When the angels took him by
the hand, he smiled and said, "soon my
sore Affections will all be healed; do not
yrieve after me, | will soon be at rest.
Then he crossed over the River Of Life,
and is now resting in the shade on the
other side. Our darling always wore a
smile for those he met, and won host
of kind friends, who watched by him
until he was no more. Oh! he is miss
ed. no tongue can tell His chamber is
vacant; his voice is heard on earth no
more, and with all our tender care we
could not keep him, for he was too dear
to stay on earth and the Lord called
him to Heaven to join his brother, aud
they are waiting to welcome their dear
friends they have lett behind. lie was
waiting, and willing and ready to 90, so
do not grieve after your darling Willie
He is now All angel of heaven, and is
now singing around Gods throne.
As he said, his sore affection all heal
ed. his suffering all over, and he is now
a child of God; and when pain would
overcome him, he would only utter Lord!
thy will not mine be done. And now
he is safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on
his gentle breast, where pain can not
reach our darling Willie any more for
he is gone to his bright home in heaven.
His casket retaineth bis body, but God
retaine,h his spirit, and your Willie dear
is asleep in Jesus.
lie was too dear to stay on earth,
God wished him at his throne;
So angels came aud whispered
Darling Willie, do come home.
Pain can not disturb him now,
lie to the Lord has gone,
And is singing with the angels
Around Gods golden throne.
So fond parents cease your weeping,
Your darling's pains are Ger.
lie has Just crossed over the river,
And is resting on the shore.
Sister and brother do not weep,
You grieve and are oppressed,
Willie is safely housed in heaven,
And the darling is at rest.
Farewell our Willie darling,
We will see the or earth no more,
But will meet our Willie in heaven,
Where parting Will be Ger.
By one who loved him dearly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01
OBITUARY.

1t has pleased Almighty God in His
infinite wisdom to suddenly call from
our midst, our much beloved and highly
esteemed friend and physician, DR.. WIN.
+. ALEXANDER.
Our loved one was snatched from our
sight
And hidden beneath the cold sod;
We should not mourn for It's right
He has gone to the dwelling of God.
But, oh, there's one hand That can heal
The dear widows sorrow and care,
There's friend who will be thy shield,
And brighten thy life burdens here.
LADY FRIEND.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01
Marriaaes.

AT the Parsonage of the NJ. E.
Church South, in Charlestown, on
Wednesday evening, April 2lst, 1880,
by Rev. ]. A. Register, Mr.. WILLIAM
III. COCKRILL and Miss MARY E.
AVIS, daughter of Capt. John Avis
all of Charlestown.
From the residence of the brides
uncle, Dr.. Randolph, April 18th, 1880,
at Christ Church, Wildwood, Clarke
county, Va, by Rev. Jos. r. Jones,
ROBERT A. ANDERSON, of Edin-
burg, Scotland, and MARY TALCOTT
daughter OF the late Rev. Z. g. Hutch
inson, of St. Louis.
Attic Presbyterian Manse, in Hedges.
vile, by Rev. Fl. Gilmore, Mr.. JAMES
r. WALKER and Miss AMANDA Z.
BOWERS, all of Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01
COMMUNICATED.

The time Is nearly here for the applications Tor
license before the new Council. II is not TOO a'e
to prevent their being granted II strong demah
is made by the people Of Shepherdstown VINO
profess to be for temperance Councll cannon
refuse to order deci, ion by vote OF The people,
in such q case, II properly urged. But as long ss
those who believe that ii Is high time teat the
sale of liquor was etc pped in the town remain
perfectly quiet and not only never make known
their temperance p-ocliviies but vote loi
Councilman who will vote tor licenses noth'ng
will be dore 70 prevent the evil arising from
drink. There Is great difference between be-
ing temperate man and a temperance man.
The first gets purely selfish benz ft therefrom.
The temperate man says VI am hecentted py
this course" The temperance man stands upon
the broader basis, the law OF love, which would
prevent others from coming 10 harm even mo
he be not directly affected.
There are plenty of temperate men in Shep-
herd town but few temperance people. There
are plenty who do not drlCk Themselves, and
who think their sons never will; aud so though
many of these yeters are Lutherans, Presoyter-
ians, Episcopalians and German Reformed and
active church peel lie, they vote Tor Counelimen
who will undoub teddy grant licenses. They vote
for certain increase in the amount OF lawiess-
ness, crime, and poverty around them. l fail to
see any place for either the Law or Tue gispei I'D
such a vote. To my mind there Is no more I'm
proprety so far as religion is concerned, In fai-
than in putting il in the most convenient places
for other people to stumble over, by ones vote
II seems to me that these Episcopalians and
Lutherans a. PresbyteTians and German Re
formed members ought to think 1t their duty 70
do something to keep other people temperate ss
well as themselves. 1t is only by doing things
which tend to keep other people temperate that
church members become temperance men and
women. As long as the church members, IN
Shepherdstown sit quietly and do nothlng for
tie cause of Temperance except vote for license
granting Council or fail TO vote at all, we may
expect no change for the better. The young
people in the community will be lead away more
and more by this vice despite churches, Sunday
schools and preachers. II any community is to
be made better morally it must oe done oy &C.
tivi,y among christians in that community, and
When proi,sssd christian, man or woman, Is
only temperate, and neglscts beir G ont ard out,
in word and deed for temperance, such an one
grounds arms, aud, in part at least yields to the
emmy. v.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01

IMPORTANT DECISION BY JUDGE hoGF.
The law has long refused toIecognlze
the contracts for compensation made oy
lobbyists. 1t has refused to permit re-
coveries for services alleged to have
been rendered in influencing or control
ling legislation, regarding all such
claims as resting upon an immoral cor
sideration and being contrary to pubic
policy. This well-known principle was
very boldly extended by Judge Hoge
in a recent case in the Circuit Court OF
jefferson county. The people of Clarke
county were empowered by an act OF
the Legislature OF Virginia todetermlne
by an election the question OF sub
scription of land bonds to the Shenando-
ah Valley railroad. An agent OF the
company, engaged in the construction
of that road and nonresident of Fir-
GINA, "stumpcd" the county in favor OF
the subscription, and the subscription
having been voted, claimed compensa-
ton Of his employer for his services in
aiding TO procure this result. Judge
Hoge decided that while it was legltl-
mate for citizens of the county to go be-
fore the people aud discuss all public
questions, their motive was one relat-
ing solely to the public good, and their
action vas based upon proper interest
in the determination of aquestion which
affected alike themselves aud their tel-
low citizens But stranger, the agent
or servant of a corporation, only inter
ested sin getting the bonds" and not
concerned IN the result to the county
or the taxes which were to pay its inter
est, could not make his supposed servl-
ces the subject of barter or sale; or If he
did and the other party to such a con
tract refused TO keep it, the courts OF the
State are not open to its enforcement.
In other words lobbying before legs
lature and lobbying before the people
are equally immoral and against the
policy of the law.-Martinsburg hide
! pendent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-01

Is Parties in want of Buggies, Jag
gers, Jump Seats, Rockaways, PhaetonS,
Hacks, etc, would consult their best in
terest by calling on the old and reliable
Carriage Manufacturer, John Heller, g.
Martins5urg, w. Va. Mr.. rs. well eS-
tablshed reputation for fair dealing and
building none but first class work should
be an inducement for all in want Of
Pleasure Carriages to call oil him before
purchasing elsewhere. Prices TO SUIT
THE TINES. Orders promptly filled, and
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. repairing
done at the lowest rates possible. Call on
or address JOHN HELLER, No. 90 West
King St., (near Winchester Pike Mar
tinsburg, W. Va.