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WE WILL SELL YOU

A Good Suit of Clothing for S'
A Good Cheviot Suit, "a
A Good Cashmere Suit, 50
The Aema Suit, 10y
Something entirely new; SILK and W0'
Suits Quo other store has them in Wminl
tom, for $500.
The Finest and Best Suits ever Offered
the public for SIS 90 and $1,000.
We have ten styles of Worsted Snlp
Sack and Chesterfield, that we are selllA
from $1,000 to $1,000. Nothing like it eVi
seen for the price before.
Also full line of Blue Flannel SUI
suitable for members OF the Grand Army
Blue and Green Washington Mil Serg'
trimmed in the best manner, $l3 90.
Boys Clothing In all styles and sizes lrOl
$1,000 to $17.00.
A splendid line of Pants at the
The daily gazette., 1883-05-25
rnE Uara Ma,t,. rrs.

Local uHOtauODS Corrected Daily In tho
street Market
HAY, BKRD BTC.-ConRRUrKD nAILY BY W.
MORROW, NO. 4l7 EREEoH STREET:
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WAxAMAKsR . sRoMz.
The Great Clothing
Combination.

Oak Hall combines large
capital, large stock, large
ideas Of business, large expen-
ditures for skill. large expert
ence-everything that can pos
sibly enter into the largest re-
tail clothing business in the
country. This combination
exists that the people OF Phila-
delphia may have the largest
facilities for buying Mems and
Boys'C Clothing at the least cost.
No combination equals it in
magnitude and the entire Or
ganization is at the command
of the buyer Of a single pair Of
the cheapest sort OF trousers.
1t is the hundred thousand
small buyers that cheaper the
goods for each other and create
the great business.
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rRAlNs LEAVE FoR W1I.M1Nar, IN

TRAINS LEAVE FOR WILMINGTON
PHILADRLPHIA NEW BROAD STREET DRPor-
H3Ot-3. 3.66t-6 30. .2O.-s. -s,N-8. 8.35T-IO ia
-li.So-n.6o a. m;-I2.23--l. 32t-l. .82-3, ID
-e.30-10. .OO--Il. .32# D. m
BROAD AND WAsHINaToF AvKNus-o3o-sOo no
-lOlb a. 3.1O-4.3O-6.16 D. m.
NEW OAsTLB-s.3s-lO.Oo-lln -llna
B.Asp. m.
Daily and Sunday.
On Sunday only.
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A<Tht black figures denote the Limited
!S<p.saS tains.
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This heing our motto we are deriving q
benefit of it. Selling great many good
we are continually in the market lookI
Tor new styles at the lowest prices, Wifi
Others are complaining about hard tint
and advertising 25 and so cents on Y
dollar in order to get rid OF their old s'OcI
we are selling new, fresh goods that Is Y
ing received almost daily at prices less thd
their old stock is being disposed Of.
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CITY ITEMS
rhIs RA,8.rs,,ADs. .

suttsrlsy q Co.. Photographers, aO2 Market st
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IRIS. j. N. q j. B. HoBENsACK,
Those afflicted with the effects of rsELF-ABIJsF
and MERCURIALIZATION should not hesitate
70 consult j. N. VI. b. HoBENSACK OF 2O6 N,
second street. Philadelphia, either by mail or by
3to y. IN. ~ '' ~
Advice free. Whosoever sheuld know his con
htion and the way to improve 1t should read
'WISDOM IN A HUT-SH ELL
Sent on receipt Of fthree-cent.stamp,
santTA-I.t IA
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How often we hear this remark
and the answer that
follows:
Why, down at Fourth and
Market streets.

They never advertise only what
they have, and my expert
ence fully attests the fact
that we get full value for
our money.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
BERKEErr coUyrY ITEMS.
From tic Vqte.aqa.

/ From TIC TqtenGa:
DR.. Harry Sicer Hedges, son of Rev.
Jno. W. Hedges of this county, WAS among
the graduates at the University of Maryland.
School Of Medicine, at its annual commence
ment, held at the Academy Of Music, Balti-
more, on Thursday last.
Mr.. Geo. ". Shrodc, native of this
county. who cmigratcd to Ohio over 20
years ago, recently purchased farm near
his old home in Berkeley and has come on
here to put out corn crop bringing Tith
him one Of lis yranGs9ns, who looks asif be
was not afraid to work.
From the Hdpndat:
On Thursday morning, whilst Mr. Jacob
Ward and family, living near Broad Lane,
were at breakfast, tic house caught fire
from spark iro''i tie chimney, and
was entirely consumed, as was also most Of
his furniture
Mr.. James Doody, who left Martinsburg
January lst for Pittsburg, was accidentally
killed by being run over b! M c g ne in the
yard ofthc Connelsyllc & littsburg Pail
toad, at Pittsburg, on last Monday night.
Mr.. David Eobanks, formerly of this
place, but for the past five or six years liv-
ing on his farm near Orange Court house,
Va, has returned to this county, having
rented the farm of Mr. Harrison J. Scibert.
He returns with the idea of giving his chill
drcn the benefit of the superior educational
advantages of the county.
From the HeraH:
Hon. John Blair Hogs has -esrmcd the
practice of law il this city.
Mr.. J. NJ. Sencendiver of this place, mas
been running the same engine AMI saw mill
for years, during which period he thresh7
ed 5000 bushels of grain and saeed orer
100000 feet of lumber
Miss Jennie Tanner, of Jefferson, spent
Sunday With friends in this place. Ifagree-
ablercss of manner and exquisite converse
tional power characterize Jefferson ladies,
there is some excuse for so many of our
young men playing truant at loves first
school and lettering away the best hours
for study in fair Areadian groves, where
dwclls their lovely Eyangeiine.
Daring the last yesr NJ. Jno. Fitz has
cleared a tract Of about 20 acres Of wood
land and at intervals of - or 20 minntes o.
spare time between work, NJ. D. A. Bowers
erected amedium-sized frame house. A cell
ebrated linguist acquired all his knowledge
in spare moments, awaiting the mason's
cry of mort"
The NJ. L. Church South has returned
Rev. John Landstreet to the 1st VI. Z.
Church, South, of this city. He is much.
beloved pastor and carries on the york Of
the ministry with zeal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
sHEPHERDsTOWN sUMM4RT.

From the Register,
Bishop Peterkin administered the rite Of
confirmation to fcrr persons in the Jpisco-
pal Church Of this place on Monday night
Inst.
Eight acres oftimber was sold by Hon.
d. b. Lucas in Shepherdstown on saturday
last in lots of one. acre each, and brought an
average Of sal 81 per acre.
Mr.. II. W. Blunt. Of Washington City,
has been in town this week making arrange
ments for starting the Potomac Cement Mil
with an enlarged capacity and increased
force of hands
Rev. James A. Armstrong has retired
from the charge of the Presbyterian Church
at this place and Rearneysyille for six
months, in the hope that his health will be
more speedily restored. Rev. John 5.
Lafevre, of Martinsburg, will mot probably
take his place for that time and reside in
our town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

at is claimed that New York women
look younger at 80 than Boston women do
at 10, or Chicago women do at 80 for the
reason that they have been taking Ieraad
for the past three months, but Boston and
Chicago women are coming up in fine
style-entering upon the home-stretch on
Nqnain. | got one of your books on the
oils of Life" from your Druggist IS a
present, and, as it directs, have been taking
Peruaa aud Mna6a. My bowels are in ex-
celent condition, and the lungs and heart
are improving finely" j. NJ. Walker.
Lawas, Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
Clarke County Clippings

From the Courier:
Mr.. Geo. Barr, ii aged citizen and former
resident of Faquier county, died at the res
idence of his nephew, Mr.. 5. d. Barr, on
Thursday last.
Mrs. Eloisa Green, reiict of the late Chas.
Green, died at the residence Of her brother
in-law, Capt J. r. Num-, on last Friday
night, in the 72nd year of her age.
Mr. Jas. B. Eycrhat, one of the enter
prising famers of Long Marsh, sold nearly
100 bushels Of clover 7eed since the first OF
February, and received FOR it $500 per
bu-hel.
\ gentleman prominently connected with
The affairs of the ". & W. r.. r., while on
visit to this county last week, declared
that no doubts need be entertained about
the early construction across the Blue Ridge
of this road. The sale to take place will
settle some rights necessary to be adjusted
before work can DC commenced.
Last Thursday, while Hugh, a little son
Of Mr.. Geo. {. Thomas, was. sliding down
the bansters, he lot his hold and fell some
fifteen feet to the floor, striking it with lis
head. The little fellow WAS picked up
as one more nearly dead thah alive, but
upon examination it was ascer;aincd that
his injuries were confined to severe bruises,
and he Is rapidly recovering from them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

THEREBY notify the good People rfCharlcs-
| town and the Public al-f'. that til Will fnd
h o. their advantage 90 look 40 my good, be-
fore purchasing abroad have on hand iinc
lot of samples from sonic cf the leading houses
of New York & Philadelphia All garments
made in the latest style and in workmanlikc
manner. will say with confidence that all
Orders for garments will be filled to the entire
satisfaction OF whoever may favor me with 4
call
ES~Cutting made Specially.
Respectfully
ELIAS T. ROIIRER.
Mol, %
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
Special Cqmnis~iorcr's
sale % Valuable
Zeal Estate.


DY virtue OF a decree Of the Circuit Court Of
ID jefferson County. West Virginia, entered
on the I'D day of February. ls'3. ~ suit III
WulravCn +; ifaf"tifS and Jacob A. Myers
admir-. e. Others are defendants. the under,ign-
ed. SPECIAL COIuniE will o4E'r fer sale at p''HW
cutlery t. tho Ligi.ost bidder IN front II the
court II use in Charlcstown,
on FRLD1Y APRIL l3, 1857
all that certain lot or parcel Of land. ituatcd &
lying at MyorStQYn in said Gougty, If which
the said Jacob s MycL died sei-ed, containing
about y acres, inpro ed y n co,hfo-tabie
D,ccHing and BiacksmiH and Wagon NJ
ker Ship, -,t 90
and is reported to be an excellent stand fcr
business.
TERMS prescribed by the dccree) one-third
Cash. the residue in two equal payments at
one and two years. with interest from day Of
sale, the deferred payments to bc evidenced by
the bond of the purchaser and secured by
decd of Trust on the premises. sale 10 COM
lIcnce at - cFt'ock NJ
JOSEPH TRAPNELLs Spl Comunr.
!, +. J LyUcFi clerk of .'he Circuit Court Of
leifcrson County, certify ii'It the Spl. Commr
abpvc-naiucd has execute !. 0d!ld with securi.
" IL penalty and corjtiont1 rs required l'y
tho decree Aforesaid.
FP'T 'YNCiI. Cletk.
NOTE-Thc aro'c rtoperty is occupied by
tenant under = l't which will expire Janua-
~ l. 81 and the purchase upoH coniirma-
ton # the sale hy the court. will receive the
.tut accrucing from the day Of sale.
jas y. Gallaicr. Auc.
MARCH, -. iSs3-lt. pc Trcss fe, ssh
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
TO The PUBLIC.

II AVING rclinquishci engagements abroad
! which have occupied ny attention almost
exclusively for several year, past, ] VIII devote
my time in the future Ia work at home. and
oilcr my services To- the public as Contractor
and Builder. There ara many evidences Of my
ability To- design and construct houses IN the
b1>t styles and substantially AMI promptly here
ana p,.p; Here and the past iew wears have Civ
en- M experiences ia lru>c-buildins that are
valuab e To myself and 10 persons who may en-
ploy ms / will cndcavor. in all work entru,t-
cd to lie 10 render entire satisfaction
! G. HOLMES.
January Is iSs7 Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

StIaul-s. .hing.e IN Baltimore reads
Charles j. B9uaparte. Attoruey-ai-LaV.
Thrh fnp,.or', graud-aephcw Is "a busy
counsellor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

Cmr.c- Feuao Hoffman, charming h;e-
-su f-uFe of forty years ago and iounie
ofthc Oh KuickIbockcr Magazine Is now
60 and la- long bccu am inmate oitle Penn
81. i,aaia STAKE asylum near Harrisburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

During the session of the Baltimore Coz
ference here Rev. Or. J. J. LaiTerty, Of the
Ricinoa} Cbr'tt,la 4@soelte. wrote an in
tercsting letter to that paper and We take a
- personal paragraphs thereirom
0This body Is now in sessi6a in Charles
town. Jefferson County, Nc,, Virginia.
The little village is memorable IS the place
where John Brown was hug. It Is IN the
midst OF Turning section without an equal
beyond the Nirginias.
The Conference opened on the 18th with
70; hop Kcener iu thc Chair. The Rev. Jno.
=. Martin called tie roll for the thirtieth
time lie Is skis eight; uses no glasses;
hi, face is uuwrinklcd; his voice Ike a ciar-
ion.
Il did myself the honor % call on the cd
itor of IHr FREE PRESS, Mr.. Gaiiaher.-
Think 0i siNty years with the grey goose
quill iu hand, Tie is the patriarch Of the
Order Q tle lnkaoru-a cheerful aud ven
cr.i man. with heaps 90 exchanges about
hi aud busy. Tie published the second
literary paper in America. / also renewed
acquaintance with Mr. W. W. b. Oallaher,
81 the same journal have good memory
ftlc occa.i1nal breakfasts 80 these head
quarter, 0f the old S,0newlll staff, where
SIR GlI.aher and his comrades were charn'-
uc hosts
These sheets are filed with running pen
under tle r,of-trec OF the widow OF one OF
Jack-l0's staff with whom ] tovchcd caps
in cyil day, of the years OF war; 10 bias
been home ih.. Ties pleasant memories TO
che parting guest
Itwa. tlc Date Senior of TIE FREE Pans
Jno. $ Gsahgr, brother of lc present senior
uho founded aud published The Ladia' Cur
E..f which l- entitled to thc distinction OF Dee
iu- lla -ee.nd literary paper in America, -
ttu tle present ~.uiorof this paper helped Co
$50 tAc type ai''pr,r, ~ ifee Fresl
A~aiotja is at asst oa the free list; Gen
dcmcn with bad brla,hs can now afford a
change. Aad the Young man of festive pro
yGvities. eho thinks IL essential that he
sa-u take -uthia' 90 give wing TO HE imagi-
nation. win Pc made glad b. the knowledge
that Card1msa eed have been placed on
thc free H~t
Ex-senator WINDOW has bcea elected
President t,thc Texas Topolobouko and
Pacific railway at salary Of $4,000 per
auaum. ~a li,.lc thc rise" OF his Senatorial
salary. AbN Wind-om tia, blows nobo-
d. god
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o., a.. -, .,......:-. :. ,,,, tl,.. ,.,,,.t
,.....l...-.... g.. .'.,.,...l nm, +, .,,,,o,s
-, t..-.-.:....-, .i,- ...:.....
= .,r..tr l..~n witt n, not trc
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 500. to tals.srmipol
Niggins says Do Is jUt as easy TO predi =
q storm hundred years in advance O. to
.,...i.:-...-,r. W,
...,,.,.-...,,'. ...
,.I.. So. 81 ..-' l -, 49,, n.y.
-.
4 ~u.ee.'io. removal %, cataract rom 'he
eyes Oh gre ,eh','''e Judge Joseph u.
9her-ard' OF " incaes'er' recent. D. DF.
Chisholm ~ h"i'ii.o-e. Is -o,ed WIN plea
sure.
The banking and moueycd interests have
uo reason GO complain ofthe treatment they
t.t-e.. - -. =, -.
- - ~ ~. - - 49,
.......l-.i -. -.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

Do'st thou love life 7-Then do not squan-
der val liable time,-fof that Is the stuff life
is made of but procure at once 4 bottle Of
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup for your Cough and
be cured. Your druggist keeps it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

TWO buildings for sale on the Corner 81 Nil
A drei and Main stone Dwciing-lipn-c
and one shop building. Possession given d.
If April The purriascr Co take down and ~
move the same from premi-ls. Apply no once
90 JULir~C HOLMES
March 80 fSS3-if Agent for nr Ncin
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

Evidence Is slowly pilifg 20 shov WAT
Prince GortschakoE, Che late Russian mob,
VA. poisoned
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
BANK STATEN ENF

Report Of the condition Of the First National
Bank of Jefferson at Charlcstuwn W. Va, Ut
the close of business March 18th, 1883:
pESDJTPf'ES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

See advertisement of Mr.. Elias Rohrer.
Merchant Tailor. Mr. r. comes recon-
mended as a good citizen and accomplished
artizan. lie desires to make this his per-
manent home, and will endeayo- to please
al. who may patronize Em.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
II Ton ere Ruincd

in health from any cause, especially from
the use of any OF the thousand nostrumS
that promise 50 largely, with long fictitious
testimonials have no fear. Resort TO Hop
Bites at once, and in short time YOU will
have The most robust and blooming health.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

Statc Of WCsl Virginia..
County Of Jcilvi.s''i.
l.. Sri,ri Towcll, Cashier # the above
named Bank do >olcmnly swear that t'lc above
statement is true t. tl'g Ec+' If NV knnwic.lsc
and belief SAMID HOWELL,
Cashier.
Si,bScrbco a-.>sworn TO before me, til, 18th
day If March, looE
JOHN pORIERgIEI.D,
Notary PJlIic
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
Umbrella Repairing.

THE undersigned respectfully aiiiounccs
i that els prepared To Repair Umbrellas.
Call upon him 4; the storeo Mr.. Geo. Thomas.
WARNER HOUkE.
August 5, 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
January Is. iSe7'
.g'0TkCE:

HAVING associated ms son in tie Saddle
i / & Harness Business WIKI i'ic persons
who are indebted to me will please cone for
ward and settle up ther accounts. ! thank
my friends and igtn'i'S hG have favored me
with their cllStoi0. and ,oncilscy will Continue
20 deal with the firm Of l. Shugcr e. son.
H. SliUGERT,
Jan. y. 1885. Charlc,town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

Il Is fact not generally known that Chi
cl5o', endless cabl5 system f5- street car
traction is Gen. Beauregard invention-le
having used 1t on a New Orleans road in
20, prior to its sale to Queen City firm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

IN eleventh hour senatorial enactment
as gladiencd the land shark. 1t permits
the sale, unlimited, Of Alabama mineral
land ut Sl.25 an acre-the government re-
cciying elsewhere from two and half To
twenty doIla
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

De Lcssups, the irdcfatigsblc, has left
his Panama canal scheme Z run itself a.
while and has projected similar cut across
The Isthmus Of Malacca. Tn voyage
',wixi Europe and the East will be shorten
Ell four days thereby.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

On Monday nc<t ne raylo: HoGse odd
Saprington Hotel in this place viii lie
opened under the management of Mr
James Watson, and We believe we can as
sure the pubic that it will be conducted ii
4 manner to regain for it the old time repu-
tat.on q. q first class house.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

The scholastic monatony at Harvard was
varied the other day hv Bay State law stu
lent hitting an insolent timing room waiter
with chair AMI subsequently, being thrash
cd h7 hn' IN a discraceful mil"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
Small .FpHPrsGn Farm fer
SAFE.

I VIII ~ lisieately NY vaf l'lt hirm Of
4 10 acres. situated at IIalitoV 90. jeff Go. ".
Va 1t is of the very best limestone land well
improved with buildings &C.. and las upon IL
plenty of fine riiAni,g Stirring water. I will
also sell thrcc-story bai!dpS adjoining this
fnrm which has >tahiing and good office az
tachcl besides about OF an acre Of ground
this is suitable for q PA Stefan and a good
ncghhprhood. IL would also bc good lOca-
tion for shoemaker, as there . none ut this
point now.
This farm AMI property fronts tie Charles
town & lIarpcr's Ferry Turnpike. and is con-
vcnicnt To- Churches schulls Store. &r.
For further information address
J. II. ~ tMtLAHDNER,
Iiaiitovn. Jon %.
Feb. /, lSS3.-2m. " Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

The stockholders Of the Virginia Mid
land railroad company elected the following
new dirccrors VIM. Keyser and Skipwith
Wilmer, Of Baltimore; W. p Clyde, J. 4.
Rutherford and W. p. Cutting, Of New
York JAS. Bryan, of Richmond; c. G.
Holland of Danyille, and J. w Burke, of
AicNaudfie
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29
Seed Cats.
(tLOVER SEED. HUNGARIAN GRASS
\ SEED, TIMOTHY SEED,
for sale by
Is. c. WASHINGTON.
March : 1851

MaTCh ), I0'J.
DURE GROUND RAW BONE. Wenrc nov
4 grindingat our mill near b. K q. r. K. lie
pot pure Raw Bone and Pure Steamed Bone
which wcare able to.guarIntcc To- b. absolutely
pure. Call and see
DIJE WINDSOR PLASTER, \ Va. arti-
ID he, tc; finely ground, and fresh from the
Burrs
WE are now preparing our Corn Fertilizers
~ for the spring trade They are in fine
conl ton. no extra water but dry and thorough
ly manipulated.
VALLEY FERTILIZER co
March :, l'S3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

Postmaster General Howe died at his
home in Wisconsin on Sunday of Pnuemo-
ha. This death recalls the fact that there
has been a remarkable mortality during the
past year among men who have filled the
position of Unconstitutional. ExPost-
master Generals Dcnnison, Maynard and
Jewell have died since May last
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

We are in need of food.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

The arrest in Boston OF Vim. T. Kendall,
a 55-year old forger, opens 81; an interest
ing polygamous record. Marrying Penn
>yIyania lady in "a, this amateur Mormon
welded a Nova Scotian maiden in '73 and
again in 50 took to himself New York
spouse. His leisure mou'erts ~ete iiipar
TALLY accorded these guileless and better
haiyes-we near three Quarters-who are
now comu;iagIing Inc anguished tears Of
grass widovhoOds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

Las; years cotton yield is officially pla-
ced at an aggregate of over 100000 bales
whereof Virginia i credited with $4,000
The ascending scale is well maintained and
makes an interesting story: Missouri,
25,co0; Florida, 81 600; Tennessee, 81 goo;
North Ca,oliEt, 452,0eh, Louisiana, $50,
0,0; South Carolina, $4,000; Arkansas,
6S- goo; Alabama, 1000 Georgia, 92O,-
600; Mississippi, l,O42,OOO Texas $4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-03-29

tUrFpIf-ITTc~T
J. CARL. HUR=T,
II. o. Talbot, Directors.
DANL. GETZENpANNER.
March -, 1SS3-lt.
Milford chronicle., 1883-11-23
Contempt of Court.

Shakespeare found his amusing Dog
Derry among the stupid, blunderinG.
! concerted constables Of his dav. SDec-
linens Of the race still survive. and
justify by their ludicrouslv-twisted
speeches their classification with the
man who sighed. "Oh, that [ had been
writ down-an asst I"
Years ago, there lived in Illinois n
Judicial Dogberry. He was a shoemaker
and a country magistrate, and dispensed
justice from his BENCH with an assur-
ance OF knowledge that would have
made him an object of study to Shak-
speare.
In the same county lived LAWYER
named KnOwlton. a wag. who loved to
stir up the magisteriaI cobbler.
One day, having case before CHS
Honor, Knowlton called at the shop q
little before the hour appointed for the
1t was not long before the wag had
perpetrated a joke upon the shoemaker
which caused the loafers in the shop to
laugh heartily. -
Sir" said Crispin, laying aside his
lapstone and glaring at Knowlton
through his horn spectacles, Il am 90
ing to enter fine of So against you for
contempt of court. "
Contempt of COURT" exclaimed |
Anowlton; the court is not in session:
our fine is absurdp
Mr. Knowlton, said the Justice. in
us most impressive manner, "I want
ou to understand that this court is a
roper subject for contempt at all
.nes.
Milford chronicle., 1883-11-23

'No, SIR, my daughter can never be-
come your wife. But I am abund-
antly able to support her comfortably,
and my character is certainly not bad. .
" Your monies and your character are
all right, but you forget the difference
of station. " Pardon me, but do not
understand. " " You are a journalist, I
am only capitalist, and some day, in
the heat of passion, you may throw this
up to her. Such risk cannot be run.
Good day, sir."
Milford chronicle., 1883-11-23

ONLY Two.-There are now but two
surviving officers of the great sea fight
Of Trafalgar in 1906.