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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
FIashes or FrcncA MItand Tisd0m.

Little minds are yexed with triles.
Who is he who dar,s say all he thinks
Misery is everywhere, so is happiness.
Ridicule dishonors more than dishonor.
There are no fine prisons nor ugly loves.
Love is the sweetest ana best Of NOR
alists.
Sleep, next to death. IS the bes, thing in
life.
The fret rule for speaking well is to think
we'll
Bravery escapes more dangers than cow
ardice.
U, is not enough to forgive; one must
forget
Instinct has a lucidness that sarPassos
reason.
lis Difficult, to free fools from the chain,
they revere.
Speech has been given to man to disguise
his thoughts.
Earthly paradise: the parents young, the
children small
outh Is continual lntoXicSuon, the
fever Of reason.
The cause of our grandeur may become
that of our ruin.
One Is very near being ungrateful when
one weighs q service
Beauty wilaou, moles,y is Ike flower
broken from It's stem.
Woman has smile for every joy and a
tear for every sorrow.
One should believe in marriage as in the
Immortality Of the soul.
The pleasures of thought are remedies for
wounds Of the heart.
Reason bears disgrace, courage combats it,
patience surmount- it.
There is no better excess IN the world than
excess Of gratitude.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
"Eifsie BT0ien Jag"
Fashionable Barber.

SAMUEL BROWN the old reliable Barber,
having secured the services of Geo. Lewis, who
has lately been working in the Eastern Cities,
car be found at all hours at his shop AZ the
" Watson House" whore gentlemen can be
comfortably shaved, &c.
Rates moderate. and satisfaction guaranteed
Gait and be convinced.
Sept. 9Th, lsS3-I VI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
5Brcaklst spinner. tSuppcr.

iBr,akGst. spinner. tSuppcr
Pullman sleeper daily, on Express No. 5.
from lhsfta'-a O. New York without changc)
conucedu- with Pullman sleeper RON New
Orleans Co Washington making virtually a
through uae Of Slcepcrs from New Orleans %
New rrk sin Roanoke aud Harrisburg,
80 pounds of baggage checked free % each
vhr!c ticket. 1000 mile tickets $780, 5u3
mile tickets Sl5.Qo.
Jos. d. S,Nps A PorE.
G-ai Superintendent, Gc. Plss. dT
EeANaKr. ". EoANoE1.
AILEN IULL. Pass. Agt Roanoke.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

10 sos runs daily. All othertrains daily ex-
ccpt sunday.
W. ". CLEMENTS.
Mastered Transportation, CamdenStation.
November - 1858.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES,

WE will have by September lst, fnll sun
w ply of School Books ofevcry description.
also full line of School Sundrics such n
pens, slate pencils, satchcls, &c We invite
tee attcR,icr 81 our customers and the palFi
to this branch of our business. Any book nd
in stock furnished in ! few days.
AlSQUITH & co.
August 90. iSsa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Plain and OrnarncnIuI
PLASTERING

ry,flEsubscribertake advantage O the Pres,,,
medium BY which to inform the etizeps !.
this and adjoining counties that he is prepared Il
undertakethe
PLASTERING OF HOUSES.
in any styiethat may be desired from one co,rs
three, Hard Finish, White Coat or Heavy Stj,,
Cornices and Centres run, and Ornaments stuck,
iidesireG. Meme bet Erst-clkss wo-kmen willbs
employedon work that NAV be entrastedt 10 me
ClSYEgyS CEKEyTED AND GUAR4N-
gEED TO MOLD.
hereby tender my grateful lacknowledreu.r.,
FOR the liberal patronage have received .;r.S
commencing busiaess, and hope by strict a6bs.
renee TO duty TO merit 4 cOztinranee ofthesame,
G1- Accommodation addressed 20 mo ~
Charlestown w. Va, will receive prompt after.
ton C.FRANk GALLAuER
Marches, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
Boot nna shoe Making.
REPAIRING &C.

THE undersigned hasremoycd his Shopto the
building on thecorner Of Charlcsaud Liberty
streets in The building lately occupied by "ei-
rick d Weller. The characterofthe work done by
tLesubscriberis wcllknoWn andapprcciatcdby the
citizens OF Charlestown and vicinity. It's hardly
necessary to add that he will endeavorto sustain
his reputation as reliable workman, and wiilex-
ecute promptly and az reasonable rates allorders
given him-cithor: New work or Repairing
JOHN AVIS of VIM.
MsviG.lsT4. Aprill5, 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
NRESS .ly.saEe'G.


TRY the Pride Of the World Shirt, the be-;
in the market POO Linen and the ever
lasting stay attachment. For sale by
c. p. ELY.
c0s2g send six cents for postage, and
y I riEsi receive free a costly box OF goods
which will help all, of either sex, 10 mosc mo-
neg rightaway than anything else In the world
Fortunes await the workers absolutely sure
At once address TRUE Co, Augusta, Maine.
Anil TO- ISS4-lya
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
STAGE CONNECTIONS.

AZ Riverside for Lexington. Va.
Ati1vcc Station, for Wildwood and Ninchcs-
t.r Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

Tho fact tha- Judah r. Benjamin re-
lisiously destroyed all his private papers
nesd not necessarily let biography OF the
dead lawyer De wanting. Something Of ,hc
Kind VIII turn OPP Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
Christmas Groceries.
r. S. I-eisenFing

n =. kaViOSNFiIIH
HAS Just received . fresh supply Of Blair s
a Handy Pencil Tablets Bill ana Statement
Heads tprinted); Happy Boy composition
Book: Envelopes for photographs; Gospel
HYMNS l. >. 3, and (. ard No separately. with
and without notes; oblivion Black Board
Frasers Orders taken for Pointed Bill state
mont. and Letter Heads 4 fall and complete
line of samples Of the above work can be seen
by calling upon X =. LElofN hi-N"'
January l., 1881.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

J.J. Jobe & Bro. will continue to operate the
Mill at Drucctown Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
hvercd there
April ID. 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
Carpenter and Builder.
]. w. BLESSING

WILL hereafter continue the vigorous prog.
w ccution of his avOcaticn GS Carpenter and
Builder and will take orders and execute the
s,,iuc promptly and satisfactorily. His cN-
pcricncc is such that he can guarantee perfect
Workmanship, and his prices will compare
favorablv with the Wcst reasonable. Those
desiring to build OF improve shoald give him a
call.
November %, 1sS3-y.
7 HAVE Just received prime article Of Gin
of Medicinal purpose' Also have the best
Cigars in town for &c. Cigarettes and all Smo-
kcr's Goods sold by GEO. T. LIGHT. Z
WINDOW GLASS and Putty; Eureka"
w Horse Powder, prepared and sold by
GEO. r. LIGHT.
CAMPHOR ICE, Vassalnc Camphor Zee,
y Pure Nassalinc for chapped hands; Evy
Flora. Lair,l's Bloom of Youth, lIaganS Mag
nolia Balm, for the complexion. for sale by
GEO T. LIGHT.
GASOLINE and Benzine by the pint and
u Gallon: all the popular Linimonts. inclu-
ding Kendall's SPAWN Cure, for sale by
GEO. 7. LIGHT.
CNARK'S Pills, best in the market. TUFTS
Il Pills. McI.anes Pills Schencs Pills Rad
WAYS pills. Hooper's Pills; August Flower,
Pcfuna, Manalin, SCOTS and Camms Emul-
sion. Burnett's Cod Liver OIL. Fellows iyVO-
phcs phi;e, for sale by GEO. T. LIGHT.
CCHOOL Books sold at list prices. CMaGrys
= Manuel. price $50, Corncll's intermediate
81 20) Books not on hand will be ordered
Acceptance and Visiting Cards, Chrome lnvi-
lotion Cards; also the very latest Ragged Edge
Paper Large stock of Autograph Albums just
received by GEO l. LIGuI.
October :, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MIL,
Formerly PortcT's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
"Porter's Factory" which in days ge'te by ep-
loved almost q national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will bc operated by the un-
dcrSigued. Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and it is
our expectation To maintain the rel ut ItiOn ct
the milk and to meet die demand Of tie public
for iirst-claSs goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or At such points as
may be designated
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.JJOBE & co.
Post Oficc-Ripon, Jefferson County, W. Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
Chair SeGss Gained.

Mrs. J.N. wHSTriNGToN is prepared 10
vi Repair Cane Seat Chairs al short notice
and upon easy tcTInS, az her home in the
Southern suburbs Of Charlestown, on Bloom.
cry turnpike.
September %, 1882
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05
PLASTER.

DURE GROUND RAW BONE. Weare now
4 grindinga; our mill near u. Il O. Il. Il. Be
pot pure Raw Bone and Pure Steamed Bone
Which weaFe aelc 10 guarantee te be absolutely
pure Call and see.
WYE are now preparing our Corn Fertilizers
w for the spring trade. They are in fine
condition, no extra water but dry and thorough
~ manipulated.
VALLEY FERTILIZER co.
March g, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-05

NJ. PIP daily. All other trains daily except
sunday
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
Notes offRe Street.

Bramm Bros, of London, reduced exchange tt
S4.S64a @4.SSh.
Foreign purchases of stocks and bonds are
heavy. Orders began to arrive yesterday after
noon, and have steadily kept up.
Hotchkiss 81 Burnham are balancing their &C
counts, and expect to resume tomorrow.
Among the bankers who received orders from
London and the continent to buy American secu,
rites in the market are Belmont, Seigman
Drexel Morgan, Morton Bliss, L. Won Hoffman
Kuhn, Loeb Ludwig, Thalman, and j. H. Da
Wis.
The clearing house has already issued $4,000,
900 of the new loan certificates authorized to be
given TO the members of the bankers association
applying therefor.
1t is stated that the Bank of Commerce was
this morning debtor to the clearing house
over 81, 100000.
''The worst is over,' 'banks are all right, ~
''Jay Gould won't let the market break was
the morning talk on the street.
At the produce exchange there was no excite
ment. The market was firmer and business com
paratively light.
At the petroleum exchange there was little
doing. 1t opened higher, but lost the advance
and now is steady at yesterdays prices 1t does
not look like trouble at the produce or petroleum
exchanges.
There was a slight run on the Blocker street
savings bank to-day but it subsidized at noon
Manitoba and st. Paul stocks bounded up 5
points as soon as the exchange opened.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
Senator Cha8ee Banh,a.ptea.

New YORK, May ia Washington special
says: Afriend of Senator Chaffee, who is in Wash
ington, said Chaffee of the greatest suf-
ferers by the failure of Grant s. Ward He lost
every cent of his available resources Last wear
he considered himself worth nearly S3, 600 00O of
which 100000 were in Colorado properties,
which since has greatly deprecated and is not
now marketable. At the time of the marriage of
his daughter with Buck Grant he had 81 ,O00 600
in cash securities. When his daughter
married he gave her 100000 in bonds These
were all put into the firm of Grant s. Wsrd and
every doller of them lost. Chafee himself
in street speculation during the past year lost
100000. A month or six weeks ago he had
one-half million dollars in cash securities
Just before he made his last visit west he took
his money and gave it to his son-in-law te keep
foI him during his absence. 1t was not for the
purpose of securing any investments, it was
simply deposited with young Grant as trust
During the brief absence by the senator
This money n.,some way reached the hands of
Ward and was lost Chaffee is practically penniless
and in most wretched state of mind This
friend of Chaffee's says it is by no means believed
that Ward could have lost the large sums charged
up to his failure. He believes $4,000, 900 would
cover the legitimate losses of the firm and hints
directly at very scandalous developments which
will result in rigid investigation of what Ward
has done with the money.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
National Jockey Club.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-Seven thousand people
attended the races of the National Jockey club
to-day. During the steeple chase Tonkaway fell,
Shamrock threw his rider, and Gath, in taking a
hurdle, caught his foot and went down, striking
upon his head, breaking his neck, and died in
stantly.
First race, O'Finlays, won by Constantine,
Ioato second, Quebec third, time :17h. French
pools $500.
Second race, one and one-quarter miles, won
by War Eagle, Ten-strike second, Compensation
third; time 2:15. French pools S26.55.
Army and navy stakes, one ana one-eighth
miles, won by Knight of Ellerslie, Greystone
second, Welcher third; time 2:01h. French
pools S16.75.
Fourth race, mile heats won by jim Nelson,
Hilarity second Keno third time :46A, 1 AS Ii .
French pools $13S5 ON first heat and S7.4O on
second.
Fifth race, seven furlongs, won by Polonia,
Mordant second, Marmaduke third time 81
French pools 5000.
The steeple chase was won by Ranger, Abra-
ham second, Wooster third time 4.37. French
Dools 81 g 60
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
Continued on Fourth Page.
The Case Against Swain,


washington, May 15.--In the Swain court in
advocate general bureau in the war department,
was examined.
General Sackett opened new branch of in
quiry by asking him when the letter from the
secretary of war, calling Gen. Swaim's attention
to the charges made by Bateman was received at
the judge advocates office.
He said it was received at noon, on the 18th of
April.
Chandler then examined witness as to the re-
ceipt of this letter by Gen. Swain, and the en-
dorsement with which the letter was returned to
the secretary.
Witness sa i'd that the draft of what was after
wards made the endorsement on the secretary s
letter, was prepared by Judge Swain early on the
morning before the secretary's letter
copy He could not say what was
Gen. Swaim's intention in preparing this state
ment He (Swaim) had not informed witness
He had not told witness to use the copy he di-
rected him to make for any particular purpose.
Gen. Swain was not in his office when the secre-
tary's letter came, but witness sent out for
him.
On the redirect examination, witness stated
the endorsement on the secretary's letter was
signed by Gen. Swain. 1t was almost literal
copy of the statement prepared by Gen. Swain
in the morning before the letter came.
The defense rested its case, with the exception
of one Witness to be called later. Bateman was
then called in rebuttal, and testified concerning
the difference in accounts.
Adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
Effect on CLicnno TrnfIe.


CHICAGO, May 15.-At the opening on change
this morning, there was violent rebound from
the low prices of yesterday, and for the first
half hour it appeared as though the depression of
yesterday had been completely shaken off
Wheat advanced 3hc over the closing prices of
yesterday in short time. The heat and excite
mont in the trading pit naturally was very great,
and for the first ten minutes, there was strug-
Cling and swaying mf of panic stricken traders,
who were buying and@selling large lots of wheat
and corn at prices verying fully one to two cents
bushel. After the lapse of half
an hour came rumors of bank trouble at Kansas
City and Quincy, and similar disquieting
rumors from other points, which caused
prices to break, and but for which it was con-
tended the prices would have been carried well
beyond the best prices of the day. July wheat
rose to 915sc, declined to S9sc, advanced to
90Ac, receded to 90c and closed on change at
9O7s @90Ac, or as@11sc over the latest figures
on change yesterday. June closed at SS1Ac In
the afternoon board further decline occurred.
owing to the announcement of the Fisk s. Hatch
failure at New York, June closing at 81 y lS9Ac.
Corn followed wheat very closely, July opening
at SOC, but fell off to 5S1sc rallied to $500 and
closed at 5S14c. On the afternoon board it de-
clined and closed at 5Sc. In provisions trade was
light, and and prices closed nominally nnchang-
ed. The interest in the New York situation
subsidized in large measure, though the rooms of
stock brokers were crowded during the day by
people watching quotations, and feeling of re-
lief was shown at the advance in values The
resumption of the Metropolitan bank was the
signal for some cheering about the chamber of
commerce, and the sentiment was generally
voiced that anything like general panic is i'm
possible OF this time. Surprise and regret, how
ever, was shown on the announcement of Fisk &
Hatch's failure, owing to the uncertainty of it's
dimensions.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
THE EFFECT ABROAD.

LONDON, May 15-An agent of the Associated
press this morning called upon the leading Lon
don bankers having important American connec-
tlons, with the view Of learning their opinions
concerning the panic in Wall street. The feel
ing generally expressed is one of confidence that
the panic can be considered merely local. They
were positive it would occasion no failures in
London, either in or out of the stock exchange.
The general sonndness of the financial situation
here is evidenced by the fact that there has not
been rumors of large failures. The remarkable
decline in American securities in the past few
days attracted a new class of in
vestors into the market who were
stimulated by the cheapness of money in Eng
lBnd, Germany and France. A prominent banker
said it was amazing how little real stock was be-
ing sold here, but he said the bear sales were i'm
mense. The market shows a strong disposition
to respond to anything favorable from America.
The participation of bank officials in fraudulent
schemes is severely censured, and it is held that
this one thing has done more than anything else
to weaken public confidence.
FRANKFORT ON THE MAIN, May 15.-The panic
in New York only slightly affected the market
here. 1t is believed the worst is over. Large
orders are being sent to New York by Frankfort
houses. American securities dealt in here show
decline in some instances of per cent.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
Senator CulJon,s pronosit;o,

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The following is the
text Of the bill introduced by Senator Cullom
to-day, to prohibit speculation by the officers of
the National Banking association.
Be it enacted. ETC., that it shall be un
lawful for the president, cashier, teller
other chief executive officers
of any National Banking association
having capital stock of the amount of $500, 900
or more to DEAL trade, or otherwise engage in
speculation in stocks, bonds or other securities
or in grain, provisions, produce or oil, or in mar
gins on his own individual account or for his
own personal profit, either directly or indirectly,
or to have any partnership or other financial in
terest in the operations of any private banking or
brokerage firm. or business. Any such officer
who violates the provisions of this act or any per-
son who aids or abets such officer in violating the
provisions of this act, shall be deemed guilty of
misdemeanor and shall be imprisoned not less
than one year, or more than five years, or fined
more than $4,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
A CANDIDATES SUICIDE.
Judge Richard Reid, of Kentucky
Kills Himself by Shooting.

MT. STERLING, Ky, May 15.-About II this
morning the startling announcement was made
hat Judge Riyhard Reid had committed suicide
For the past few days his friends had noticed
that he was depressed in spirits, and commented
upon it, but he had just returned from a canvass
Of the appellate district and had been in close
consultation with his friends as to the advisa
Dillty OF remaining the track, for it seems
that he appeared discouraged at the outlook. But
this morning he was more cheerful and in better
spirits than he had been for weeks, and was
hopeful of the canvass, and had made arrange
ments TO visit different portions of the county
during the week. His mental alteration must
have come on him suddenly.
II appears that he went into Judge Brooks
law office about half past ten, and said he was
suffering from severe head ache and would like
to go up stairs and lie down. Judge Brock told
MIN to go ahead and thought no more about it,
Dut went out on the street, and in an hour went
up stairs to wash his hands and discovered Judge
Reid dying, stretched on the floor, his head in a
pool of blood and 38-calibre pistol on the floor
by his side He Immediately gave the alarm and
in few minutes people hocked to the Office to
view the sad scene. It is believed that Judge
Reid stood up before the looking glass, put the
pistol to his and fired. The ball had passed
some distance from him., The coroner was called
in and summoned jury. Their report was that
he came to his death from pistol shot fired by
his own hand
The following note, written on the back of
business card, was found on the bureau in Judge
Brooks room: ''Mad, mad. Forgive me, dear
wife, and love to the boy" 1t is not signed,
but 1t Is the handwriting of Judge Reid. 1t is
singular no one heard the report of the pistol.
The weapon used by Judge Reid was one he kept
at his house, but never carried it, and appeared
to have just been loaded. This is the tragic end
ing of man who has always been believer in
the christian religion, and a man of fine mind.
1t Is evident that he indeed mad, else he
never would have committed this deed The
news of his death in such tragic manner will be
received with sorrow wherever he is known. His
excellent wife, his aged mother, brother, sisters
hour of their deepest sorrow have the sympathy
and heartfelt prayers of the whole community
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
One of the Grant d Yard Suits

The supreme court granted an order, giving
the Chicago & Atlantic Railroad company leave
to prosecute an action against the receiver,
Julien Davis, jointly with other parties, the
company may be advised, for the purpose of OBJ
tanning the relief to which it was entitled, relat
ing to notes or other securities heretofore be-
longing to the railroad company, and held, nego-
tiated or otherwise disposed of by the firm of
Grant & Ward The complaint makes the Grant
& Ward estate, John Hoy g. Co., j. W. seligman
d Co., Drexel, Morgan Sc Co., P. W. Foullard 50
Co., Reid & Smith, the Equitable Life Assur
ance society of the United States, the Oriental
bank, the Columbia bank, the New York, Lake
Erie d Western Railroad company and other cor
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-16
Victims of the Duluth Collision.
Especial Telegram to the Globe. |

DULUTH, May 15,-The names of the four vic
tins drowned by the running over of the small
ferry by the steamer Mary Martini near Conner
Point last evening follows Isadore
Plumadore, owner of the ferry; John Epple, q
German, single; Ole Johnson Norwegian, sin
gle; and S. Eckerson, Swede, who leaves q
wife and two children. The last three were Ia
borers on the coal dock at Conner's Point The
Martini was on her regular course, going to Su-
perior, when she saw the small boat about seven
hundred feet away and whistled, when Puma
dose put about and tried to go before her bow.
The captain Of the Martini seeing the danger, re-
versed his engines but too late, and she crashed
through the center of the small boat throwing
the 81 people out. The crew of the steamer i'm.
mediatly threw life preservers overheard and
succeeded in rescuing all but the four above
named persons.