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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
11II21zIIA TrI3IEII PI2Erss-TIE JOURNAL
9ree 2tess.
WIr AM HUHOR.
Poetry ia Illinois.

at want to see the poetry editor, ~ SAID a
vsunr lady who stepped ,efy hrissly into
the room" thegcntlemsn thst pUts silthose
lovely pieces in ,hepaPer every Saturday.
Don't Won thinS they're sweet ~
The horse reporte, nodded acQuiesceaee
in the sacchafiae character Of the efforts al
luded to.
4 would like to see him personally, con-
tinued the young lady, because it would
be so nice to talk with him about Teuuyson,
and Longlellow. and all those other dear
old things, wouldn't it?'
The personal friend Of Maud S. again in
clined his head.
You don; think he'll De in again this
afternoon. 30 you2 Ia Ike awluNy to see
him. But perhaps you can help me. I'm
in an awful fix
whats the matter Q" asked she horse re-
porter.
"Why." continued the Young lady, 81
live over on the West side, and we've got q
literary society, AMI at the Next meeting /
am down to read paper on Poetry as an
Art and
"Is poetry an art'" asked the horse re-
porter "Ithought it was an aiilic,ion.'
well, don't know aoou, that, " said ,he
young lady; but. anyhow, I've got to get
MP this paper. and occurredto me thatPer-
haps one of You editors could assist me. l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20

80 DOB runs daily. All other trains daily eN-
7. w. MANTZ.
Supervisor of Trains, Winchester, Va
vs.. w. CLEMENTS
Mastered Transportation, Camden Station.
November 29. $50
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
1893 Drug Grade 1853
ALS<aUi'rII - CO.
Druggists,
Court-Nsnsc Square, Charlcs;oWn,

Court iIsusc Square, Charle';oWn,
DEALERS in Drugs, Chemicals. Paints Oil,
IL Window Glass, Patent Medicines Soal~-
lcrlumcries. Hair Nail and Tooth Brushes,
Druggists Sundrics ami Fancy Goods.
We respectfully cli The attention OF our Gus
TONERS and Che public 10 uVT large and well see
lcctcd stock O. all article, usually kept in q iit,i
class Drug Store With increased facilities i"f
business and enlarged stock We arc prepared 6"
serve the public wifl all goods in our linc at
reasonable figures. We are prepared To supply
country physicians with all articles they need
AZ the most moderate prices.
oar Book and Stationery department has
been well stocked and Wc are Offering SPECIAL
indurcmcnt, on goods ia ihisiinc
4 nrll line OF Tobacco. scars, and Smoking
Tobacco Away, on hand. Wcare hcadquariei-
Cor john Lucas n Cos Liquid i'aints-any
quantity OF all colors from / ID. to sli. cans
always IN stock.
January t. 1'53.
WYE have an immense Ice box weighing 1909
W lbs. which keep. Meats. Bniier'vc. fresh
& cool Parties wishing anything I'D oar lihe
viii DO we'll hy calling. as W. can Irriish iist
class Meats, killed AID kept in first class maii-
ncr ......,..,. ,.-c,.
Juuc 3 1882
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
Eic9Ge E3yo;cp Jag

r.NIIE Little Brown jug. and COCO Gallons NJ
other superior Ohio stone ware jnti rect
and for sale Special inducements - ih'
trade u. I. " -A7IiN"lON'
Au., 9G 1880
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
Coy SGTc.

i. NICE lot Of Bacon. Hams Shouli.rl
= Side. Mlckcfa IA barrels, Half ald
Quarters, Herring and S.iad.
MERCHANT a LIfAs.
Tttt.o 81 1889
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
SCHOOL BOOKS And SUPPLIES,

WE will have by September Isl. a full sup.
w ply of school Books ofevcry description,
also full line of School Sundrics. such az
pens. slate pencils satchels, DC. We invite
the attention Of our Customers and the public
to this branch of our business. Any book not
in stock furnished IL few days,
AlsQUITH K co.
August u. 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
TIE BECK HOUSE,
Summit Point, ". Va

rT'lIEnnle designed has leased hcabovc House.
I and prnpusc> 20 coadUc, il in good style,
ior the accommodation OF The travelling pub
Gc. Rates Moderate GOOD Bar attached, and
Livery Stable with soai Horses and Vehicles.
Join L. CAROTiIERS.
Anil = iss3-r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20

VIZ Z are IN the mari Ct for Wool. cal
~ around and sec ~. cash or trade l1i'i
on delivery
JEFFERSON 60. COOPERATIVE TORG.
Max "a. 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20

WOULD inform the public that every Pre-
w scrip;ion that comes "a nay store - pre-
pared by me individually. Persons can ilnf
me at nigfit al tbc room over the old SheTii
Office Jail Build.ug. Respectfully.
July III. ISL GEO. T. LIGHT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
GFS.TEyH,.
GRAM SACKS.
MEAT .EssgEsRET, sc.

rNHE undersigned have entered into co-part-
1 ncrship amd are conducting business ON
Main street. opposite N. i. Par>onasG,. 1t Is
our purpose To have constantly Oh hand
CHOICE Fresh MEATS,
in season, carefully slaughtered and dressed ;
also Bacon, Fowls, Fish, Fruits, Flour, Meat
Corn. Bran, OIal. Sc The houHckccpcr can
call upon us confidently expecting to hnd the
best supplies for the table procusab.c IN this
market, and n reasonable charges.
Respectfully.
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SEWING MACHINES.

'y'I. "IoUSEUOLD" IS claimed 60 D. thc
h.~- wing Machin in -hc wo7id. e you
tlius at hgEins % machine lHua- purchase un-
80 SOD. alrr ->minc3 ttr IIans. hol3" for
sa',- , GEO. NJ. kEAEoLhN.
ju'.1- fS>f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
Surveying and Conyeyancing

WILL survey anywhere, promptly and al
I short notice-accurdcy guaranteed. Npecla
ai;crtion paid 10 connection Herewith To- ORA b
ING DEEDS or any advertisements 81 Writing
P.O.- Chariestuwn, Jefferson Co., W. a:
Doc. ), 1871. > INV Ed bNONN y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
.E0fice.

Hereafter our Meat Sail IN The Marsc'
House viii be attended by Mr.. tharlcs parkel
vino will serve cOurtc0usly and promptly al.
customers. MERCHANT * LUCAS.
Nr,. -. 1SS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
JEFFERSON WOOLEE MIL,
Formerly POr;er's Factory.

Under the above mentioned namc the OIL
'Porter's Factory" which in days gone by en-
loved almost national reputation for excel
lent manufacture, will bc operated by the M
dcrsigncd. Necessary repairs haze been made
and improved machinery introduced. and it is
our expectation To maintain the r. ut ton Of
the mill and 60 meet the demand OF tnc pubic
for iirst-ciass goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mil or at such points as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &C., Will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.J.JOBE & co.
Post ofcc-Ripon, Jefferson County, W. Va
!. J. Jobc & Bro will continue 10 operate the
Mil at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price Tor Wool de-
liycrcd there.
April, -, 1875.
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Harper Fer-y& Valley Branch
Il. ~ -. So. -.
Took cIcc; SUNDAY, nov. 18th, lSS3.
WEST BOUND TRAINS.
EASrBOUND TRAINS.

NJ. el2 daily. A.. other trains daily except
sunday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20

lam a col-i maker. cmploy In my factory
the best wOrkincn. supervise all vehicles turn
ell out by my Factory, hence can warrant all
my work. Ny ficilitic- for getting up frst
class work arc the very best and Transporter
ton by rail enables me % make shipments 10
any point AT short notice. ] usetho best stock.
and not being subjected 90 heavy rents and
high costs for living, can afford TO undcrsell
most competitors, and compete with any who
turn ogt honest work. | have in connection
with NV carriage facforv n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
CaGir Seats CaReG.

Mrs J.N. WHITrINGTON is prepared TO
VI Repair Cane Scat Chairs N short notice
and upon easy terms at her home Ia the
Southern suburbs OF Char!cstown, on Bloom.
cry turnpike.
Scptcmhcr .. 1852.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
LOOK OUT.

1 IL persons IN lcbicl tome will please como
d. } forward and .ci'i, hy CASH 0r Nnie %. /
want ruy business settled. aa tlis Is "a NcE lt.s
and don't Jon forget IL.
i. u sOUpEGs
Jan. .. 1883
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srAnr CnNNECrIONS.

80 Riverside fer Lexington, Va.
Atpuy.c S,.,.1l iorNllWooj aab Ninche>-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-20
BI.ADT ~ TRAVIS,
Fashionable BaThcr',
Main st., Zone door west of Carter llou-cl
Chsrlcs:uwa. V. Va.

EIAIR Cutting and Shaving cVcriifcl in
1 Frst.Cls- STYLE rGcc- reduced .pr sin-
slc hair ca;tins - els hair eutins and shu,s
~ sa.nc Time. - ci.. lirkct. r0oi ilr !!
SLAVES. for - 10. Every c'ilu miir 20 please
customers. and satisfaction guaranteed
Anril l. lssl-.m.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
EAST Lynne

East Lynne is an old story and an old
play. 1t has been read as a book and
witnessed as a drama by many thousands
of people, but it is doubtful if it ever
elected less sympathy than it did last
evening at Leubrie's Theater, when it was
presented by Ada Gray and company.
Something may have been owing to the tact
that the house was little chilly and
that the audience was extremely small,
but the fact remains that East Lynne failed
to arouse the least enthusiasm except
once, VIXEN in response to feeble applause
the curtain was instantly rung up. The
audience seemed frightened at Whist they
had done, and became suddenly silent
The reason for raising it was made apparent
when the child of the deserted husband,
who had not walked up soon enough,
rushed in upon the stage in its little night
gown and the curtain again descended,
this time upon an anti-climaN. During
the whole performance Miss Gray seemed
to be laboring under some incubus
and at no time appeared to advantage
except at the close of the third act, after
the departure Of her lover. On the con-
trary, the most touching lines were
spoken in a manner which excited smiles
instead of tears. The play as presented
last evening was a burlesque upon one OF
lhe HoSt powerful OF htouein
dramas. With the exception of
the insignificant part of Barbara
Hare" which is taken by Miss Adelaide
Langdon, there is not single member OF
the company entitled to the least praise as
an actor. There are few roles which fur-
nish better opportunities for a display OF
genius thsn "Sir Francis Levison," but
Clarence Handysiae, who essays thai
part, has not single Recommendation to
the favor of this or any other public, He
Mayed it not as the polished rous, but as
the coarse and ruffianly scoundrel. John
w. Thomas as Archibald Carlysle' is
very weak. The play will be repeated te-
night
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-19

Gov. Lowry, in his message vetoing the
railroad supervision bill, states that his
objections to it extend to its unconstitu-
tional features, and he says: at is fortu-
nate for the cause of railroad supervision
that these have been discovered thus
early, while there is yet time for their
elimination and the passage of another
bill We are pledged to the supervision
of corporations of every description with
in constitutional limits in the interest and
for the protection OF the people, and the
time has come when this pledge is to be
redeemed. But | impress upon you that
legislation on this subject should be fair
aud equitable, else it will receive the in
stant condemnation of the people of Mis-
sissippi." The Governor, in conclusion,
says he cannot approve OF the mode pro-
vided in the bill for selecting commits
sioners, because it is departure without
cause, 'and certainly without gain, from
the three legal and customary modes
which have heretofore obtained among us,
namely: Election by the people, election
by the Legislature in joint assembly, and
appointment by the Governor by and
with the advice and consent OF the Sem
ata
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-19
THE DANvILLE INVESTIGATION.
Two Negroes Tell the Same Stories n
Those of Last Week.

Two Negroes Tell the Same Stories as
Those OF Last Week.
WASHINGTON, February 1S.-The Dam
vile investigation was resumed this morn
ing. Hense Lawson, the colored man
whose fight with Noel preceded the riot,
and Davis Lewellen, colored, told the story
of the preliminary quarrel Substantially
as related by colored witnesses last week.
John F. Carl, superintendent of the Ma
tional Cemetery at Danyille, described the
riot. He noticed a number of white men
in the crowd holding their pistols at rest !;
that is, had their pistols in their right
hands, the left side serving as support.
They fired about $50 shots. He saw no
arms in the hands of colored men, and
saw no returning shots.
Sophia Powell, colored, saw Mr.. Blunt
stand on a corner and shoot several times
at the retreating blacks.
Mrs. Violet Neeling, colored, saw Blunt
fire.
Senator Nance-Are any colored people
in your country Democrats?
Witness-Well, don't hunt that sort.
If hear of colored man votin' de Dem
ocrat ticket don't hab nothin' to do with
him, and l don't let him come in my
house. | don't like to see a colored man
sell himself nohow. / tink if a colored
man votes de Democrat ticket he is al
ready sold hisself."
Senator Vance-Well, when a white
man votes the Republican ticket do you
think he sells himself?
Witness-I'll just tell you what
think. He's a man what's sense, and
knows what he's doing.
Senator Vance-Well, supposing your
husband should vote the Democratic
ticket?
Witnass-I'U iust tell Won uot I
would Just pack up my close and go to
my fader. II l didn't hab no fader, I'd
go to work for twenty-five cents week to
support my own self.
J. G.. Miller, white, testified that the
whites were in danger of being mobbed
by the blacks when they fired.
Adjourned
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-19

fxinn tba .srrns of the united States

fixing the terms of the United States
courts of the Eastern and Northern Dis
tricts of Texas 1t fixes the terms as foi-
lows: AT Galveston on the tirst Mondays
in March and November; at Tyler, second
Mondays in January and May; at Jetfer-
son, second Mondays in February and
September; at Dallas, second Monday in
January and third Monday in May; at
Graham, second Monday in March and
third Monday in October; at Waco, second
Monday in April and third Monday in
November.
A couple of unimportant bills were
passed, and the Senate resumed consider
alton of the bill providing for national
bank circulation.
Senator Pugh spoke in favor of the
Plumb amendment. Senator Coke fol-
lowed Senator Pugh, and favored the pas
sage of either Plumb's or Vests amend
ments, providing for the issue OF treasury
notes as bank circulation is retired.
Senator Vest then addressed the Senate
on his amendment He said he knew he
was in hopeless minority in his opposi-
ton to the national banks as factors in
express his views freely. He severely
condemned the banks, and methods
adopted by them to secure the perpetua-
ton of their power.
Senator Jones Fla. opposed the propo-
sition of Senator Vest, and defended the
banks.
Senator Call thought all the proposed
measures defective.
Senator Plumb modified his amendment
by a clause providing that IF when the
national bank circulation shall be surren-
dered it be not taken up by other ma
tional banks within thirty days, the Sec
retary of the Treasury shall issue its
equivalent in treasury notes." etc, and by
adding at the close of his amendment the
following: "The true intent and mean
ing of this section is that the volume of
paper outstanding, exclusive of gold and
silver certificates, shall remain as now
existing"
After an executive session. adjourned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-19

\ MASS CONVENTION of American in
ventors is to be held at Cincinnati, begin
ming on the 25th of March, in the great
Music Hall OF that city. The circular
which conveys this information to us says
that during the past two or three years
the great monopolies OF the country have
made strong efforts to destroy the present
wise and benehcent patent laws, and
representations thus made. To this end
the inventors of this country have de-
termiued TO form permanent organiza-
lion, wholly and solely for the purpose of
being able by combined efforts to show
Congress and the people that it will be
detrimental to the interests of the country
10 accede to the demands OF the monoPo-
lists. There is a universal feeling among
inventors that something must be done to
protect their interests, and the convention
to be held wiz seek to adopt some united
form OF action. or form State associations.
Al inventors and patsntees who can at
tend. and desire TO DO SO, should at once
address the chairman OF the Executive
Committee, J. 5. Zerbe, editor of the
American IErtqtJr, lSS West Fifth street,
Cincinnati, o., who will forward each APP
plicaut the badge to sntitle the holder to
admission on the floor as . deieS2te. The
citizens OF Cincinnati, with their usual
iberality, have subscribed s generous guar
antee fund to meet the expenses Of the
convention
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-19

IT will be remembered that Casey
Y Young on the Sth of January introduced
in the House of Representatives a bill to
amend an act entitled "an act to prevent
the introduction of infectious and con-
tagious diseases into the United States,
and to establish a National Board of
Health" The amendment consists in
adding to section , several more sec
tions, which, among other things, pro-
vide for the cooperation OF the National
Board with State Boards of Health; the
inspection of vessels; obtain information
concerning the sanitary condition of
foreign ports; that the President may de-
tail officers from other branches of the
government to assist the board-without
additional compensation; that the unex-
pended appropriations on the books of the
Treasury Department be made available,
etc. The Chicago Sanitary Ne1rs suggests
that sit is probable that the bill will be
materially amended, and that possibly
the act of June ., 1879, will be re-enacted
in its Mace
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-19
CONGRESSIONAL.
BILLS and Resolutions Introduced-ROu-
tine business Transacted.

WASHINGTON, February ls-House.-A
number of bills were introduced, among
them one calling for information concern
ing Bismarnk's action on the I!asker reso-
lutions, and another appropriating $780,
600 for flood sufferers on the lower Missis-
sippi, also for the distribution of seed
among flood sufferers.
Mr.. Eldridge said he had received a
petition from gentleman containing a
statement which, if true, would unseat
Mr.. Hatch, of Michigan. Referred.
Mr.. Dorsheimer, from the Committee on
Judiciary, moved to suspend the rules,
| and adopt the resolution fixing the bill
granting copyrights to citizens OF foreign
countries as the special order for the 9th
| instant. Lost-yeas l56, nays 9S. Not the
necessary two-thirds.
Mr.. Dow, from the Committee on Coin
| are, Weights and Measures moved to sus-
pe ad the rules and adopt the resolution
| making the bill for the retirement OF the
trade dollar the special order for Tuesday,
March 18th. Agreed to-144 to 6.
On motion of Mr.. Steele. the rules were
susp ended and the bill passed to relieve
certain soldiers from the charge of deser-
| ton. Ut removes the charge Of desertion
| against any soldier who served in the late
| war in the volunteer service when it shall
| De made 70 appear that such soldier served
| faithfully until tho expiration OF his term
| of en istment, or till the 1st of May, 1865,
| or was prevented from completing his
| term Of service by reason OF wounds re-
| ceived, but who, by reason of absence
| from his command at the time it was mus
| tered ont, failed to receive an honorable
| discharge).
On motion OF Mr.. Bingham the rules
| weae suspended, and the bill passed fixing
4 1,a
of postage ON second-class mail matter
| when sent by persons other than the pub
l Usher or newspaper agents. This is sub
stantially the bill Introduced by Mr..
Townshend
| The rules were suspended and reSnlu-
| ton adopted setting aside March 18th for
1 tho consideration of bills amending the
| Thurman sinking fund act, and for the
| paymert by railroad companies of sur
/ veyor fees. -
| 4 motion To adjourn was neterposed,
but was voted down on yea and nay vote
| by the Democratic side, which desired an
| opportunity to set aside a day for the con-
sideration OF the bill for pensions Ar sur
| yivors of the Mexican war.
Another moton to adjourn met with
The rules wlre suspended and resolu.
ton adopted Providing for night sessions
Friday evenings for the consideration Of
pension billsf
After another motion TO adjourn was
| voted down, the Pension Committee was
| called, and Mr.. Hewitt Ala.l moved to
suspend therules and adopt aesolution
making the Mexican pensions bill the
| special order for the 2lst instant.
On this iaotion many Republicans re-
| Trained from voting, leaving the House
| without quorum.
/ A call o. the House was ordered and
the serseant-&t-arms ordered to take the
absentees into custody and bring them
before the bar Of the House.
3:45 0Cgeck A. A.M.-House still in ses-
sion; nc prospect of adjournment.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-19
LOUISVILLE. KY.
The River Falling Rapidly business a
Little More Active.

LOUISVILLE, February 1S.-At ) 80 clock
this evening the river marks forty-four
feet one inch, fall of three feet seven
inches from the highest point of Friday
night. The waters arc going down at the
rate Of an inch an hour. 1t is now below
the highest point reached by last years
freshet. 1t is too early TO discover what
damage has been done by the relentless
water. Business is little more active at
present, and business men are washing
out some of their places, and in few days
they will be ready for action. The houses
along the wharf present wrecked condi-
ton, and it will take good while
before they can be repaired as they were.
There is great deal more damage
to houses along the river front this year
than last, as the water has gotten higher
and remained longer in houses. The east
of Fourth street is caving in, and it will
take good deal OF trouble before it can
be repaired. What the condition of the
steamboat landing at the foot of Third
and Fourth street is cannot he told, rs
the water is too high to admit OF seeing it.
1t will probably be in terrible condition,
as the water always leaves great quantities
of mud and driftwood, which will take
weeks OK labor 20 remove. The steamer
City OF Frankfort, chartered by the city
of Indianapolis, arrived irom Madison
with a lot of provisions which will be
taken down as far as Shawneetown to he
distributed among flood sufferers. Gov.
Porter is in charge OF the boat.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-02-19

THE Chicago Sanitary Neaos notes as in
structive as well as curious the relations
between the death rate and the sewerage
and water supply. For instance, st. Pc
tersburg has death rate of 35.2 per 1000,
and has no sewerage, while the Neva is
its water supply. The Neva is contami-
mated by filtration from the privy-combed
soil. Pekin has death rate of fifty per
1000 and has no sanitary works worth
mentioning. Cairo has death rate OF
thirty-seven per 1000; it has no sewers
and the Nile water supply is contaminated
by excreta. When the people of Mem
phis give up using the Wolf river water
for that of the Mississippi there can be no
doubt that even our present death rate
will be decreased. That Wolf river water
is contaminated has time and again been
proven beyond controversy.