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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
EoFED.

I'm Shcohcrl>town ON Tuesday December 2l,
lSso. CHARLES MAGRUDER MARSHALL,
som of Dr. r.. VI. Marshall, aged year and 10
days.
Near Charicstown. ON Tuesday evening, De
c,1,brr 31.r l,,n BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
aged . months son of Capt. George W. Englc.
Al her residence in Boonsb0ro, Md. Mrs.
ELIZABETH HECK. mother of Mr. David
Heck of thi, place aged about Sc years.
At the residence of her husband. James ".
Milton on Wednesday evening, December ID,
iS>o. Mr., VI. /. MILTON, aged % years and )
months.
It., hard. dear Mother, to part from one we
loved 50 we'll
To part from thee ON earth To meet no more
II seems this house can never be
The place it was before.
ANNIE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
DAVID HOWELL

has now in store a complete Stock Of FALL
AND WINTER embracing in part
DLACK CASHMERE, Cretons. Mohairs,
ID Dress Ginghams, Whiteand Red Flannels,
and Yarns.
null. LINE of DOMESTIC GOODS AND
Il NOTIONS. A job in Linen Towels.
MICE ASSORTMENT of MERINO UNDER
y WEAR for Gents Ladies and Children
T ATE STYLES of HATS and CAPS, Lap
IL Rugs g.
We invite an inspection Of these Goods and
c,mDarison of prices. No trouble u soow
Goods. and polite attention guaranteed to all.
APPLES Jyt Buyei Of q, so'H quantities.
COUNTRY PRODUCE taken ii. mrrket value.
TURKEYS wanted.
zs-CORN taken in exchange for Goods 97-
November 20, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Daily, except Sunday.
Stations. No. ? No. No.

Connection a. Milford With a daily line of
Stages 10 and from Luray.
The Road is finished from Elkton TO Waynes-
boro. distance of 81 , miles, and trains are
running regularly. p miles in course of rapid
construction will be completed and ready for
trains during 1850. ....,,
CHARLES T. HATCH.
Gent. Freight and Pass'r. Agent.
JOSEPH H. SANDS, Superintendent.
November g 1880
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Fall and Winter!
Grand Opening Of Magnificent Stock Of
DRY GOODS,
" A.. d. Oh. Nh, ,,,J (,,Ds f.c


IN Dress Goods name Cashmere. Alpacas,
i Debasc, Australian Crepes, Dress Flannels
Domestic Goods-Prints, Bleached and I'm
bleached Cott0ns. SheetiHgs, Bed Ticks Canton
FlannelS. Shaker and Medicated Flannels,
Ginghams, Crash. &C. &c.
Notions and Fancy Good>-Silk and Linen
HandkerchiefS. Ladies and Childrens Hose,
Gloves, CorsetS, Nubias, Hoods, LeggingS, La
dies and Gents Ties and Scarfs, Ladies sat
chefs, Ladies Cloaks. full line of Dress shirts
and Underwear.
White and Grey Blankets, Table Oil Cloth,
White Quilts. Skirts, READG-MADE CLOTH
ING, &c, &c. We are prepared TO takeall corn
in trade or on account a.-ROLL IN YOUR
CORN No trouble To show Goods Whether
YOU wish to purchase or not, You will be treat
ed with the same pOliteness and attention. "a
tslaction guaranteed in every particular. Cali
and see me before purchasing elsewhere.
Respectfully, {. W. TRJ SSELL.
L. /. Unison, Salesman
r. LEO. TRUssELL
Oct -. $50
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

The Shenandoah Valley Railroad Com
psnv gave splendid oyercoats and caps 90
the train men In its employ. A most ace
ceptable Christmas Gift.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
INVITED!

GnDN & ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY
OOhN PRODUCE in exchange for
Dry Goods. Notioas, Rc1dy-nade Clothing, Boots,
.Stoes Hats & Crps, GROCERIES,
and all other Goods usually found in
No. DRY GOODS AND GROCERY STORE.
Nv Goods will be sold at a short profit. No
trouble To show Goods, Give Us a call and we
will guarantee satisfaction. RespVr
J. RAN RODRICK.
~ fSoo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
Please Return.

FARMER FRIENDS who have our GRAIN
i SACKS will please return them az once
The Potatoc and Turnip Crops having been
gathered. we do not contract TO furnish you
meal bags for the winter. All sacks with the
names "Lippitt IL Co, "Thos. T. Washington
or " Riddle 4 Fisher" branded on them are r.
turnable 10 us-also make out bills against your
selves and pay Us for all You have lost or worn
he, ( $50. LIPPITT & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
EV1sferm .Maryg0Md II. II.

Took Effect Sunday, October p, 1850.
Baltimore Time
LEAVE HAGERSTOWN,
60 4. VI. Through Passenger at
Baltimore 1875 A. VI.
lt.45 4. VI. For WayneSboro and inferno
diate points.
215 2. VI. Mail-arriving at Baltimore Gao
II. VI.
ARRIVE AT HAGERSTOWN.
rs 4. NJ From Wayncsboro and interme-
date points.
1855 =. VI. Mail-lelving Baltimore at $50
p NJ
$50 =. VI. Thrau IN PISScn gcr-lelvc BIlti
more 40 T. NJ.
j. " HOOD.
General Manager.
L. H. GRISWOLD, G.n'l Ticket Agent
Nov ~ fSSO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
TWO-STORY DWELLING HOUSE,


.NBTAINED for new inventions, or for i'm
" proyemcnts i'm old ones Caveats, Infringe
ments Trade-MIrks, and all patent business
promptly attended to-
INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REJECTED may
still. in most cases, be patented by Us. Being
opnosite the L. :. Patent Office. and engaged in
T,ltent Business Ecciusircy wscan secure patents
in less time than those who are remote from
Washington.
When Inventors send model or sketch, we
make search in the Patent Office, and advise as
to its patcntability free Of ciage Correspond
cncc confidential; fees reasonable; and 80
CHI ARGE UNLESS PlTENT Is OBTAINED.
We refer by permission 70 the CITY fostmas-
Ter and ia the superintendent OF the Post Office
Money order Division in Washington. For
special references, circular, advice. terms, &c,
address q c. A. SNOW d CO.,
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, d. {.
Nov. p, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

ON Christmas Dav our streets otherwise
dYll were ealiycaed by the Brass Band
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

The friends of Mrs Joha II. Campbell
will regret % learn chat She I'D. upon the
ice at her home, near Leetown, few days
ago. and broke her thigh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Do not purchase your Christmas presents
before seeing Goldsmith's stock of Fancy
Notions and Novelties, just opened. Some
thing useful a. well a ornamental.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Ad,n-blb7. fsl1l b,-wt'l B. * d., D.
%. AID Main Street, Viii 5e returned % The
owner if called lor 40 this Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
ACcNTs 4ND CANVA ,SERS

,f,ts fr1n So On so per week selling goods Tor
= n RIDEOUT & CO. lo Barclay street, New
V,-k send tor their catalogue and terms.
Aas "a, sO-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
, TT1G--TEIFI OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.

tune often times comes to us in disguise 50
our bitterest experiences very often are those
tIat present themselves in the garb OF pros
Deritv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

A sstof harness was stolen from che sta
Die of Mr. Csc H. Turner one night last
week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
SpIint Coal.

WE have just received car load of Splint
w Coal-a species of Camel Coal, the first
we think that has ever been introduced 10 tins
market. 1t i specially intended for CRATES and
open stoves-its free burning making bright
and cheerful fire. LlPPITI & %.
Dec. +, 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

The party who took the piece of plaid
cotton from the store on Main street Will
return IL at once, as ,kcy a-c known to the
proprietor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

DPOF. CHURCHILL. OF Paris. says When
/ used I'm time every patient may Pc cured
~ Consumption by the useof Hrpophosphite
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

The Partridees ought % Doe trapped and
cooped until the spring opens Otherwise
they viii be frozen out
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Tho :. Y. X. r. transports It's passengers
t,saI from the Depot Ia amammoth sleigh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Key-,riRding Watches, rauggrora"teed
O." sIcsr sg} glli .a,e-Le.rert, az Cost az
kcbh0Hens
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Great rush for bargains at the Combina-
ton everybody Interested
Goods never so low before. Don't wait un-
iii it is too late, or YOU may miss just the
thing YOU want. Everybody seems pleased
with the bargains they are getting ,Ke-
member that the Store only remains four
weeks. so go at once to the Combination
Companvs, opposite First National Bank.
So ~ Tho Red FLAG 2t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Butler Il Aisquity, Druggists are pleased to
inform their patrons that they have secured a
stock Of Pulm0na:' the celebrated Medicine
for Coughs. Throat and Lung Trouble that has
been working such wonderful cures in other
sections. Il Is worth a trial. Price 80 cents.
October o lSSo-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
CHURCH NOTES.

Week of prayer services at Harper,s Fer
rv-Thursday night, Presbyterian Chureh,
conducted by Rev. Mr., Stewart; Friday
night NJ. P. Church, by Rev. Mr.. Campbell
SATURDAY night, Lutheran Church, by Kew
Mr. Whitlock.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper Will
be administered in the Presbyterian Church
ON Sunday morning, 10th instant. Prellm-
mary services Friday and Saturday proceed
ing.
On SUNDAY last Rev. J. A. REGISTER, OF
the VI. +. Church, South, baptized five per-
sons and received into membership SIX per
sons. after which theSicrament OF the Lords
Supper was administered. \ collection Tor
the Poor was lifted
On Sunday afternoon last the children OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church, Key. DR.
W. IL. Meade, Rector, made their CHRISTMAS
ofFering-the interesting services having
been deferred on account OF the severe
weather of the Christmas week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

JUST THINK OF IT.
Boots Stacked to the Ceiling for the
FALL & WINTER SEASON, 1880,
The Peoples Store" Of JAMES II. RoDRicK
has opened an immense Stock Of
Bo,t,, Shoes Hus, cps, Gents Furnishing G1oi',
Reldy-u1ds Clothing, and
The Ferry .N'iCcSE Groceries!
which are baingsold at rock bottom prices.
Just call and see the bargains that are being
offered. Boots are being sold at prices that
defy competition. | wish % call special atten-
ton to splendid line Of Clarke, Perry x Co.'S
FINE SHOES FOR LADIES, MISSES AND
CHILDREN.
Give me a call before purchasing elsewhere-it
will pay YOU Corn and all kinds of country
produce taken in exchange for Goods. Don't
forget the placc-Double Fronts of
Nov 20 1880 JAMES H. RODRlCk.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CASSIMERES Win
" ter Styles Just received and an inspection
solicited by DAVID HOWELL.
BEAUTIFUL PRINTS, Brown and Bleached
ID Cotton, 1914 Sheetng, Flannels Fullcd
Lindsey, Yarns Canton Flannel, just opened
by DAVID HOWELL
MICE LINE OF LAMPS & GLASSWARE,
y Floor Oil Cloth, Heavy Boots, Ladies
Dress Shoes just received by
A RBUCKLE'S FAMOUS ROASTED COZ
~ FEE-come and get samples 10 try, Fresh
Crackers. Black Japan and Green Tea, and full
line Of Grocers' Spices for sale by
Oct. 1G. 1880 DAVID HOWELL
DEST FAMILY FLOUR made 10y John A.
ID Albin, Fcagans and lIanes, Geo. II. Tur-
ner. :. r.. steel & Sons and Edward Feagans for
sale by J. RAN. RODklCh.
FLOWER CROOKS in five sizes for sale BY
i J. Ran. RODRICK.
EPIZOOTICl-Gum Assafoetida, Flowers,
II sulphur, Flax seed, Meal, Copperas ana
CArbOlic Acid for sale by
oct. 30, loS). BUTLER & AlsQUlIII
CONDENSED MILK. one case just received
y by BUTLER & AlSQUIIII
HEADQUARTERS FOR STOVES We arc
III now recei wing a full stock of Parlor, Din
ing Room. Office aud Chamber otoyes-aiso INC
celebrated star Cook stoves. ANY stove nor
in stock will be furnished on short notice We
put up every Stove we sell ana guarShtYT s4.'s
faction Prices low. DUKE & GALLAllbk.
GOLDEN Sun FIREPLACE DOUBLE
VI HEATER improve for los0. Tor sale by
DUKE GALLAHER, Agents.
100 LARD CANS, Stove Pipe and Elbows, all
sizes Sheet Zinc. Zinc Stove Boards, for sale
bv DUKE q GALLAHER.
~ COILS Jute and Sisel Fodder Yarn for
20 sale low by DUKE & GALLAHEk
C,AUSAGE SUFFERS and SAUSAGE Grinders
= also Combined Stutfer and Lard Press Tor
s,Ie I,v DUKE & GALLAIIER.
GOAL HODS. Shoyels, Fire Dogs, shoyels
\ and Tongs. Tor sale by
10, ~ fSsD DUKE K GALLAHER-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
EAST BOUND TRAINS.

No 633 runs daily. All other trains daily cx-
cent sunday. No. Cos connects at StraSburg
with trains 10 and from Alexandria. No. 600
dimes al Mt Jackson. ....-
T. FITZGERALD,
Supervisor of Trains, Winchester, Va.
W. VI. CLEMENTS,
Master of Transportation, Camden Station.
November rs, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

No. 63s daily. All other trains daily except
Sunday No Go connects at Strasburg with
trains to and from Alexandria. No go dimes
IT Mt Jackson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
mere is the place for Chrisimas Goods.

Forthe Ladies and Misses Fine Gold Sets
and the very best Roll-plate Sets which wear
Tor wears. Everything for Gentlemen and
Bows that Is used by them. and some for the
Babies must not forget them. Call and see
INV Goods. 1t is pleasure to show goods
whether vou buy anythingOr not. So come,
one and ALL The largest stock ever in town
will be found at BUTTONS Jcwelry Store.
The Boss Workman and Jeweller does work
when Others fail. Sign of the Black-tace
Watch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Mr.. John =. Moore entered upon the
Shuifalty on Saturday iast Wcapprehend
evil perform an the duties of taer,spou-
sib,e office in an acceptable manner and
with fidelity. Mr. Eugene Bakerreured with
the good opinion due % most obugins.
agreeable and faithful officer. IL Is a fact
worthy of note thar during his iucumbcncy
ot four years me made but one forced sale
and that single exception WAS 80 the IN
stance 0t the owner of the property. I'm ms
retirement to his home may he find peace
and contentment and avail himself of OPP
portunities presented of great usefulness.
Sheriff Mo0res office Is in the Court
House-the room heretofore known as the
Law Library Room.
Mr.. Lucas Dalgarn on Saturday entered
up0n his duties as Jailor and took possession
Of the iail-and We presume win, also, as
has been customary. perform the duties of
Deputy Sheriff SIR. John O.. Wiltshire
sll r,un 90 li- farm in the Spring-pro-
posing ,o bc o. shat euyi-5'c number oil
persons who 'maSe two blades Of grass
grow where .1'v sue crew before
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

DUCKWHEAT FLOUR from the mountains
ID for sale by g. W. 7. kEARSLEN.
Rsc lSSs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Wonderful bargains in Cloaks at the
Combination Company s--goOd, heavy,
warm and dreSsy ClOaks, for 81; beautiful
Cloaks for Sl.75, 1925, IS, st, and s.
Shawls as low As GO cents Boys Boots for
90 cents. Blankets and Bed Comforts cheap
ut the Combination Companys, opposite the
First National Bank. Sign OF the Red
Flau u.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

The heavy snow storms put temporary
e,toppel q depot building along the line OF
the =. V. Il. r., and the employees of Mr..
J. G.. Holmes were compelled to return 70
their homes The men had compensation
for their loss of time and wages in their
ability 70 spend the holidays in the bosom of
their families. On Monday last there was
a sufficient let up" in the weather to war
rant fresh beginning of the work,-and 1t
will progress As rapidly As can well be eX-
pected at this season. Mr.. Holmes has a
capable and faithful force to hold up his
energetic hands.
SALE or GooDs AT CosT-With de
termination to reduce Stock, the undersign-
ed will sell every article in Store at actual
COST OF GOODS! The Stock is very
large. embracing Boots, Shoes, Hats and
Caps. Notions and Clothing. These Goods
were carefully selected, and are good in
quality and such As to meet the needs of the
people. a rare opportunity, therefore, Is
presented for obtaining good Goods ut eX-
tremcly low prices.
Jan. :, 1881. GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Sincs' Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Hoarhound stands ut the head of all prepa-
ration, of Tar Hoarhound, and itneeds only
one trial TO satisfy the most incredulous that
it will do all that Is claimed of it that for
coughs and colds it has no equal Sold by
all druggists at - and 80 Cts. per Bottle. IT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

SPICEs-I have just received Green Ginger
- White Ginger. Long Pepper, Celery, Cara
way and Mustard seed, and will sell u, them
cheap. GEO. }. LlDIl -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08
special Notices.
Special NotIces.
FALL AND WINTER SCHEDULE
Harper's Ferry& Valley Branch
IL. * o. II. II.
T,tinr effect Monday November 10, 1880.
WEST BOUND TRAINS.

SIS $40 go 638 GIG
c..,;o,s MA. MA. NJ. MN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1881-01-08

Decembcr 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-15
General News.

The cool wave has struck Long Branch.
Long NAV the cool wave.-Sf0r.
Kit Carson's grave at Taos, n. NJ. is un-
morked bv stone or monument.
The new railway elevator at Minneapolis
will take :, 600 600 feet of lumber.
Seed M;thcell colored Baptist preacher.
was wavlaid shot and killed near Crockett,
Tex. Sunday.
seven feet vein of anthracite coal. the
first found in Cape Brenton. has just been
opened by a Catholic clergyman.
A pretty Paris actress sues a railway com
pany for ten thousand dollars damage to her
nose by train being thrown from the track
A new song is entitled Between the Green
Corn and the Gold" 1t should be sung in a
husky voice.-LoreH Cifizen. The singer
should be well .'corned.''
Tuesday was the end of the tenth week of
Terence Connolly's long fast in Newton, n.
J.. during which he has taken nothing but
water.
Nearly all the ice imported into Great
Britain comes from Norway. When the
business began it was in Wenham Lake ice,
sent from Boston.
The Mayor of indianapolis has decide
that selling peanuts on Sunday is not work
of charity or OF necessity, and has fined a
peanut man for the offence.
The most fatuious stories OF OIL springs
and creeks cannot equal that told of VeDtiera
county, Cal, where, according to a local
paper. there are deep, sluggish streams Of oil
pouring out of the mountain sides and cover
ing acres of land. Mixed with the soil and
hardened by exposure. the crude petroleum
turns into an asphaltnm. Thousands of bar
rels of crude oil run To- waste every day along
these mountain streams.
The Paris Figaro tells this story about
List; At an early date in his career. before
he was worshiped by the whole world as the
greatest living artist, he once announced 3
concert in small Bavarian town. The
audience numbered seventeen persons all told
! Instead of returning the money, however
Liszt invited them all to dine with him
But they replied, Eve came here to heal
some music" "You will have that by ant
bye, :" said List. So they accepted the iDvi
| taiion. and after dinner Lisz; played for then
until A. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-15
Flashes of Fashion.

Some of the new trimming silks have al
ternating stripes. moiTe and damosse.
Quantities of Spanish lace, white black,
cream and colored, is feature in fall toilets.
Dolnans in the sacqne-visite shape, and
dolman mantles will lead the styles for early
fall.
Some ofthe new plush goods have immense
ly long pile cut in irregular depth to form
the figures.
Hoase-hair cloth, mohair, steel and whale
bone-stifered crinolets, will be worn until
cold weather.
Low quartered buttoned half boots will be
worn until the middle Of September or the
frat Of October.
Lawn tennis suiting in gay stripes will be
worn as skirts for fatigue suits until the
middle of November.
Rhine-crystal clasps, buckles, medallions
and slides ornament various parts Of the most
fashionable evening toilets.
Che ,ile p u.h stripes, on cofin Merreiiieu1
erounds, are seen among some Of the new
trimming sfnffs.
The popular outdoor sports for the month.
of September, October snd November, will
be archery and lawn tennis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-15
The Netherlands of To-day.
A TALK WITH THE UNITED STATES MINIsTER
AT THE HAGUE.

Judge Birney, Of Bay City, Mich, United
States Minister at The Hague, who has re-
Gently returned to this country on two mon
tbs leave of absence, was seen Friday BY n
reporter. In answer to an inquiry A. to the
feeling of the Hollanders in regard to the at
tempt on the Presidents life, he said:
mo people could have been shocked at
the enormity Of Guiteau's crime or more
deeply interested in the condition Of the
stricken President than they were. The day
after the shooting occurred the Diplomatic
Corps called at the American Legation 70 in
quire about the president. At the request of
the Foreign Minister, furnished him every
day with the dispatches sent by Secretary
Blaine. They were felegraphed to the King,
! who wished to kEow all about the case. The
sympathy througout Holland was universal
and heartfelt
"What is the commercial condition of the
Netherlands at present.
.'The country is exceedingly prosperous in
every way. The prospects Of the crops are
good there has been nothing to cause de-
preston in commercial circles, and the peas
ants are prosperous and contented. was
very much shocked to hear this morning of
the death Of Prince Frederick. While ex.
President Grant was in the Netherlands in
1877, Prince Frederick showed him and his
travelling companions all possible attention.
He entertained them most Hospitality at his
country seat near The Hague, and drove them
through his deer parks to the hunting castle.
Prince Frederick was the uncle Of the present
King Of the Netherlands. He was the son of
Wilhelm I. and brother of Wilhelm ii. ofth
Netherlands. He married the sister Of the
German Emperor. He was one of the wealth.
lest men in Europe. and possessed Q large
palace at The Hague and . splendid domain
in the vicinity Of that city. lie was the eldest
surviving member Of the House Of Orange,
and Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity
| of the Netherlands. He was greatly beloved
on account of his generosity, benevolence
and kindness. He led a most exemplary life
and no breath Of scandal ever attached itself
to his name The only way to express the
feeling Of the Du'ch for Prince Frederick is
to say that they adored him. lie was always
cou rteous and hospitabIe. He was eighty-fo
years old. His remains will be buried In the
old church at Delft, where lie the remains Of
William the Silent and others Of the House
Of Orange"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-15

The Boston Herald PAYS Mr.. George Will
liam Curtis the tribute of saving that mo
man in the country has done more to convert
the Indifference, the ignorance. the scorn and
hostility of twelve years ago, when the
Jencks Bill was sneered at, into the intelli-
gent and earnest popular demand for an i'm
proved system of civil service, which to-day
seems to be irresistible, than has Mr.. Cur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-15

Ex-senator Conkling has been at home for
ten days, and his friends retained. on Satur-
day, their control of the machinery of the
republican party in Utica. The downfall OF
the "primate" has been terrible one, but
nobody will be sorry to find that he still re-
tains some political influence among his
neighbors .-P,oridenee Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-15

We put it squarely to the dairy farmers
whether they wouldn't rather have a dollar n
pound for butter than a week of rain. and we
propose the secret ballot to test the sense
of the meeting Phiiadeiphid Press.