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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS--TIIE OLD FAN

The civil service commission have
issued some twenty odd rules governing
wherein political coercion and assessments
arc Irolih'tcd cl.rance into The public
scr,.,c Con- denominations Of appli-
.at- Go thr- Glasses rse provided for
,,r-c iu che Washington departments, those
.A customs districts Employing fifty
officials. aad those :a th- postal service Of
c.t.os employing a. MACY as fifty. Il Is
required Cas-. applicants to' positions shall
be cd good m.fal character. az well as
physically aalm.ntally qualified. Exami-
ns.oas are limited to penmanship, copy
r-a4. -.t-r-writing, arithmetic, iunda-
mental rules, fractions and percentage;
interest. discount AMI The elements Of book
k,cwn, and OF accounts; clements of the
English language, especially photography
-ld the proper construction Of sentences;
elements Of the geography, history and
Government Of the United States. 65 per
ccut O. complete proficiency in the first
t.cc sb.ects, AM So 2er cent. in the last
two subjects, axe the minimum requisite
standings on a Just grading For places
in rl.ca lower degree Of education will
suffice. tie commission have the right TO
limit ;hc examination 10 penmanship, copy
ing and photography and to the fundamen-
tai rules of arithmetic-65 per ct. on each
subioc, being the minimum standing.
Applications ior admission to the service
must bs made to the Commission at Wash
ncton. if for service in the departments, or
20 the Postmaster OF Collector under whom
service is desired. The applicants are re-
quired to swear to name, residence, age,
naval OF military service, education, and to
th,ir qualification usder the clause Of the
Law excluding any person "habitUal'y using
Intoxicating beverages &" to excess" EX-
am;uccs shall be graded according to their
rank nd registered, those of a state to-
gother and those in any special branch Of
the service together, and they may receive
e certificate OF their grade and proficiency.
an oEiccr having vacancy to FIJI shall
notify the commission or the proper exam
ming board, and three names taken in their
order from the register shall be submitted
10 him. If either sex is called for BY re-
quest or requirement Of law, three that
sex shall be furnished. No person shall be
certified mcre than three times to the same
officer in the customs or postal service, or
more than trics To aay department at Wash
iagion, unless requested, and no person snail
remain uP,n the register more than u gear.
an appointecs shallscrveon probation six
months, at the end of which time they Will
receive appointment or be deemed oft Of the
.era.cs" The traditional loophole : found
in the italisized sentences.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17
To the Ladies.
.NIAxrrA MAKING.

MISSES Amelia Hicks and Katie Rohr
VI respectively notify the Laiie, oi Charles
town ana vicinity that they have taken aroon
on Main street. one door East of the residence
OF Thomas a. Moore, ESD where they are
prepared % execute work tasl1nlbly aad
neatly and no reasonable prices and promptly
THcF .1.icl, O. cali.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17

TIE Gcsdtr, an indepen lent Republican
paper ut Washington, cries out for new
blood. and New York paper is authority
for the statement that President Arthur
has finally determined that the only saliva
ton for the Republican party is by the
immediate adoption ofhcroic measures, and
hrs 10 lest settled upon this remarkable and
original fact. uamely-that the Republican
party must have new blood that the old
blood IS s9ured with ago; it has grown
,A.l aal weak, so that the feet and hard,
and head of this once splendid Organization
have become clammy and COLI and unre-
spoo-ivc to the demands Of the times /;
Republicans must dispense with their
leaders; the abolitionists and free sellers Of
'55 must take 5.'k seat their blood is
DID, The Union soldiers of 81 and '65
mus. Loitle TO the rear, for they, too, are
getting old and the pension list shows why
they have no new blood to spare t the
Republican party.
Tie f-H says: Il is true that we need
u,w blood not for the party, but for the
it.ui, Not Ike blood of Chamberlin or
champagne, but the blood Of wisdom, of
honesty, Of courage and of manhood.
W.cu tits blood is put into the Executive
departments of this Government, search
-ar-u' ely not be necessary 10 find the
N-nu..l...- af this nation NJ their posts'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17
EEoraes IND E;ehicIes.

SkFE Riding and Driving Horses, and stylish
- Vehicle for the accommodation 81 the
puhl,a FIR hire on reasonable terms at the Liy-
STARRY & STUMP.
~. III. $3.50
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17
cHe Erpcrtcncc from Many.

Aagt been sick and miserable so long
ar3 bed caused my husband so much trou-
Bio aa5 expense no one seemed to know
what allied mc, that | was completely dis
hcar.eued and discouraged In this frame
of mind 90, bottle of Hop Btters and
used them unkBowa 10 my familr. I soon
began 90 impro. and gained so fast that
my husband and family thought it strange
and unnatural. lrut when told them What
had helped me- they said, lIurmh FOR Hop
R.tter,. long may ttey prospc-. tor they
have made mother we'll and Us happy"
The Mother.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17

an exchange says Noltaire's old man
'.uis now used by the GeHeya Bible Soci-
ETY. ASA -epo,ito-y, but \olty is so busy
looking fer d lirl, cool air he doesn't tske
aus notice az the fact
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17

Thee Is every prospect of dae and
heavy crop Of peaches and berries tAis year
in Delaware and On the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17

Plus the Ninth ot piou- memory hadn't 81
particularly revgrcu- niece m ,ae angus.
person of the Counties Na-tai-Ierre,d. Who
has just auctionel in Rome % loo Of tae old
gent.cman's slippers, watches, c,c.-,be gifts
ofr0ya,y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17


-. - So. t.vir- -..i-.d
~ M, va. and David ~ shaw
o-.,.,......,.-,.,
' -
At the Baltimore Prc-bytev's last meet
ing Rev Samuel Ridout a,kedtiat h'suam-
.f.-.ii-1..
The 9Th annual exhibition Westminster
Kennel Club oFcncl ia Madison Square
Garden New iosS. last week. vi-h li35
canine aspipnts for ribaonoro S'D- word.
It is now elected chat her al down tho
palace steps April has rendered 1a.,' pre-
carious the condition ot 'la.rn Victoria
whose children have been summoned with
in easy caI-thc lovely Louise Included.
, - g..
having it an her ovu sNcc- vsy bon North
China. where The Pictal- of high degree
are fighting Ike mad for thc honor ofswai-
lowing her pills ana pungeus
49,, -.,...
nm '''' 49,. ....7,
pounds its Italian owner firing Of solitude
BY the pccuniary he.r of hi- admirers Gen.
Grant might thery -raat his wpe-in' as-
piradon
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17
For Sale.

THE Coach Factory property % Ply ..,..
i Hilbert. on Main Street. in III.
Jefferson County. Wel Virginia pr -.
yatcly Will scli tho whole Tot cr a-' En-.
suit purchaser 4 rare opp -iuHit ,,---
chase property suiiaIle ~ any manu-
ing business For terms apply ~
FORREST vs. BROWN. trl..t
CharlesioVu Ic0eron r0imie, N'''
April 70, Is3tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17

Gen. Grants mother died LAST Friday in
Jersey City
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17


Mrs. Ann Y. Landstreet, aged % years,
mother of Rev. John Laudstreet, pastor of
t.cN. Z. Church, South, in Martinsbury
died at her home in Baltimore, on Sunday
last. of cd age. Her husband was prom
iucnl merchant Of Baltimore and died thir-
ty-two years age. Of nine children two
live. and thirty-fve grandchildren and
forty-seycu REORGANIZATION survive
her She las been a member of the Meth
od.s Church seyenty-six years During
the war she was active in extending aid to
Confederate prisoners. Nearly year ago
Ue sav' Ee- in Trinity NJ. T. Church, South,
Baltimore to which place she walked sew
e-sl squares to hear Bishop Wilson ptoach.
Mrs. Theresa Fair was divorced from
senator James G.. Fair in Virginia, New.
saturday. She vas Slowed $4,25O, coo in
mon =, the family residence in San Fran
cisco, and the custody of the three minor
children. Virginia, Theresa A. and Charles
The senator keeps James, the eldest boy
At the recent and fret session of the
Shenandoah Baptist Association at Rock
land Church, Warren County, Mr.. Jno ".
Showers was chosen Moderator and Rev.'T.
b. shephcd, Clerk. \ number Of topics
were discussed in an interesting manner,
and alof the three days services are rep
resented TO have been delightful even be
youj anticipation. The meeting adjourned
o. meet at Luray on the 9th Sunday in Ju-
ly.
An exchange says Noltaire's old man
'.u IS now used by the GeHeya Bible Soci-
,ty ASA -epo,iio-y, Int \olty is so busy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17
TOhGcro

Fu many varieties q. great reduction to meet
the Revenue rebate.
Also 1000 feet Inch Pine PLANK ct a special
bargain. and 90 Locust Posts
May fs-3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17
-. - =. ~
nITTIVNIGRY,

TTAVING just returned from baltimore, in
/ / yi;cs q call from thcpublic 70 examine he
.f6.l, OF
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-05-17

aIayTISS3
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08
CITY BAKERY.
CHRIS. DIEHL L, Proprietor
OPPOSITE COURT HoUsE)

Having purchased the City BAKERY, win
spare no pains to merit the patronage OF the
public. CHRIS. DIEHL.
Winnemucca May 20, 1882. II
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08

MONEY LOANED WITHOUT INTEREST
There's millions in it.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08

Since somebody told story of a
sealed tin can containing $50, 600
ploughed up on the farm of the noto-
rious Bender family, in Kansas, there
has been great activity in ploughing in
that State, and that farm in particular
has been turned over from centre to cir
cumference.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08

D. P. and s. H. P. players can be accommo-
dated at any time.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08

The San Francisco Bulletin says that
on the island of Catalina, off the coast
of California, there are supposed to be
about 1000 sheep, besides about 1000
wild goats. On the island Of San Gle
mente, close by, are about 1000 sheep
that have been born and raised on the
island without having tasted water.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08
cumference,

They think that they have the cham
pion stay-at home man in Dooly county,
Georgia. He is seventy-six years old,
and has never in the whole course OF his
life spent but one night from under the
roof of the house in which he was born,
and on that occasion he didn't sleep a
wink.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08

A fresh supply Of those Sublime
Cigars" just received. Call and try
one at the PALACE. ml7
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08

N. Levy & Co. are agents for Dami.
ana Bitters.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08
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There's millions in it.
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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1883-11-08
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-03-03

In connection with the general talk re-
gsrding the Hannibal and st. Joseph road,
the following from the New York Times Of
Sunday, will be Interesting. "Wbat dis
position win be made OF the Hannibal and
st. Joseph has not vet been determined.
There was q conferences yesterday, which
was attended by, Jay Gould. the president
Of the Wsbash G. ElPetkins, the prssI-
dent Of the Ghicago, Burlington and Quincy;
Willism Dowd. the president, and John b.
Carsons the. general managsr OF the Hsnni.
bal and st. Joseph, and Russell Sage, the
capitalist. Upon the maps Of tho Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy the Hannibal and
st. Joseph IL put down - part Of its Sys-
tenn, and to all intsnts and purposes it is.
The connection Of the Hannibal and St.
Joseph with the Burlington, as 1t 10 called.
10 moro direct and Its relations to 1t are clos
or than to any other system. Since 1t was
proposed 10 execute . joint lease Of the
Hannibal and st. Joseph to the Wabash
and the Burlington, and possibly the Union
Pacific as third party TO the arrangement,
things have taken very curious turn. 1t
was SAID yesterday that the Burlington WAS,
after al, 10th to surrender the Hannibal and
St. Joseph to the use Of the other roads, and
proposed to secure entire control OF the road
by purchases OF stock held by other roads or
their officers. The presence in the confer
snse Of Russell Sage, who did not attend the
previous one. and the report that Mr.. Gould
had been q heavy buyer Of the stock, lent
eredenee to tho report. President Dowd Of
the Hannibal and st. Joseph, when sought.
said the Burlington Management was ne
gotiating for the purchase Of common stock.
The preferred stock amounted to. $4,000, 900
and the common 10 $9, ,0oO. 900 in round mum.
bers, which made the amount required
for control Of $1,000. 900. Mr.. Dowd came
away before the conference was over. Mr..
Perkins was occupied when waited on. The
questions whether hs proposed to Join in 4
lease or secure absolute control by holdings
Of stock were sent to him, but hs replied
that he was too busy to answer them. Mr..
Gould, In reply to the same questions. pre-.
ferred to say nothing until the negotiationl
which were in progress were concluded.
Mr.. Carson was called away from the city
last evening. The Wabash has very good
route Of Its own to Kansas City and St,
Joseph. the points reached from the east BY
the Hannibal and st. Joseph"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-03-03
My Familiar.


Again he ar that creaking stepI
He's rappinE at the door!
Too well know that boding sound
That ushers in u bore.
do not trsmble when l meet
The stoutest of my fOes;
But heaven defend me from the friend
Who csmes-bnt never goes.
He drops into my easy CHAIR:
And asks about the news;
He pesrs into my manuRcript,
And gives his candid views:
He ellis me where he likes the line,
And where he's forced to grieye;
He takes the strangest liberties
But never takes his leavei
He reads my daily papers through,
Before I've seen y word;
He scans the lyric (that / wrote)
And thinks it quite absurd;
He calmly smokes my last cigar
And coolly asks for more;
He opens everything he sees
Except the entry doori
He talks about his fragile health
And tells me Of the pains
he suffers from . score OF ills,
OF which he ne'sr complains;
And how he struggled sncs with death
To keep the dend at bay
On themes like those. away he goes,
But never goes sway!
He tells me Of the esrping words
SOME. shallow critic wrote;
And every precious paragraph
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-03-03
Scarlet Fever
Cured.

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tom.
testify to the most excellent qualities Of Prof
Darbys Prophylactic Fluid. As disinfectant and
detergent it is both theoretically and practically
superior to any preparation with which am &C.
quainted.-N. T. LUTON, Prof Chemistry.
Darbys Fluid is Recommended by
Hon. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, of Georgia:
Rev. CHAs. F. DEEMS, DID,, Church Of the
Strangers, N. Y:
Jos. L1CoNrz, Columbia, Prof University, sc.
Rev. A. J. Battle, Prof, Mercer University;
INDISPENSABLE TO EVERY HOME,
Perfectly harmless. Used internally or
externally for Man or Beast.
The Fluid has been thoroughly tested, and We
have abundant evidence that it has done everything
here claimed. For fuller information get Of YOUR
Druggist pamphlet or send to the proprietors.
J.H. ZEnN q CO.,
Manufacturing Chemists, PHILADELPHIA.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-03-03
Old Letters.
By WILLIE z. PABoR.

Take them from the darkened inches
Where you plaosd them. years gone by;
Once they were yeur mental riches:
Now. least precious In your eve.
In each one was some sweet token
Treasured for the thought It gave.
In each one some sweet hope spoken,
Shining still in men'ry'BWAvs.
Take them fondly In your fingers:
Once you hold them thus. you know;
In them still the perfume fingers
That smbalmed them, lsng ago.
Do you say these written traces
Have no meaning. now, to you
Nothing Of familiar fsces?
Nothing OF heart once truef -.
'.True," you answer, scornful, "nevsr;
She was false when in her power;
For she vow cd to love forever,
And forever msant-an hour
Speak not scornfully. Remember
We are children, all. OF fate.
Roses bloom IN bleak December
Unto those who watch and wait.
False, you say. Your hand, my brother;
Such experience was mine:
But tho fire one life did smother
Burns upon another shrine.
Ay! burns brighter and burns purer
For the lesson, learned OF old;
Do you feel yourself the poorer
When the fire has tried your goldf
Place them back. then, IN their inches;
Set guard upon your speech;
Onse, these unto you were riches;
Now, their coinage you impeaeh.
Read the true thought of the pset,
'Better to have loved and lost
Than not to have loved"-you know 1t,
And your own heart knows its cost.
Born in cot or bred IN palace,
In disgrace, or high In fame,
Few but taste the bitter chalice
OF the sorrow born of shame.
Courage, then. Be bold and fearless,
Let the coming seasons yield
Harvcsts cheerful and not cheerless
From affection's ripened field.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-03-03
He COULDN'T FEED ANY LONGER,
From the Texas Siltings.1

Little Johnny Fizzletop attended 4
child's party at fashionable residen ce
on Austin avenue. While the supper
was progressing, it, was noticed that
johnny was weeping. "What's the
matter, Johnny ?" asked the lady OF
the house. "I--can't feed any more" )"
said Johnny. sobbing as If his little
heart would break: "Weli, then. put
come apples and cake in your pockets -
''They are iull already" replied john
nv, with a fresh paroxysm of grief.
Then l'll get you a big basket to fill
up to take home with yon." Then the
inclpisnt little oRce-holder smiled
through his tears, harmony was re.
stored within the party lines, and the
formation OF new party was happily
averted.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-03-03

Missouri seems to be gsttiug along
pretty comfortably in spite of the
croakers. Kansas City beats Cinein.
nati on pork-packlng; Central Ms.
souri, is the banner district for cereals:
North Missouri is mo slou. b. on tobac-
co production; the iron down about
the Pilot Knob has not been touched
yet; Rich Hill and her coal mines are
becoming known all over tho land
ard, in all respects, the poor old state
seems to be going ahead, though hun.
dreds Of blind perjurers swear It is go.
ing back"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-03-03
d. Vs.,
John s.
sourt to.
Not. l., :. ::::::: ::;::: :::;::;
A dis;
dated !
Wise VI |
day for
during

=, Nv. - sus as fsmsuS At, l.roa
VII. .ck, aowlsdgsd the charge, and
:. W. :, :. -. en- I'd. under tho same provo.
cation, e,,i repeat ! the i" assault, even II
Massey we're en." y".ss * 0le S.s and in In
church, He was n Dsu 20. Gen: Geo
Hundley. Mas,ey's CO.. S1''l' sskso lot q q
continuance. saying Il eas upon full
invsstig alton it might be tosna neoes'
sary to place the parties unl oonos
to keep the peace hereafter 4o''
brought on sharp colioquy beMssn =.
Hundlsy and Wise. the latter rsns q = =
ing that perhaps It would be bette %
require bonds Of him as against Hi S
ley. The latter said he had alwsystrsst.
cd Wise eourteoasly and would neither
seek nor shun . difficulty With
him the sss--rt room was not tho place
tG dis. .ss such matters, but he was
willing to accord Wise sny satisfaction
he might wish at any time or place.
A warrant wss Immediately sworn oat
and the parties placed undor arrest,
bat upon their disclaiming auy present
intention of carrying the matter
further they were discharged without
reoOgniZsnce.0