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The state journal., 1884-04-05
an purchase of house of worship
in Atlanta, G..

- PNASn"sO VI HOuSe OF worship
in Atlanta, G..
a number OF recommendations to
General Conference were agreed upon
to be inserted in the Bishops adj
dress to that body.
After the reading of the General
Stewards financial report, the Board
adjourned to meet in New York city
on the first Tuesday in May, 1884.
Brief Biographical Sketch of Five
Members Of the Board of Bishops
Of the African Methodist Epis-
copal Zion Church in America.
They are now convened in their
semi-annual meeting. In York, Pa.
These executive functionaries head of
one OF the two lfrgest colored re
lgious bodies in The United States, a
body that has over 10000 members.
These Episcopal dignitaries, during
their ministerial careers, have dis
tiDguished themselves as able speakers
and strong orators.
Right Rev. J. J. Moore, who is &C
credited seniority in the succession of
Episcopal appointments, has filed the
office eighteen years. lie is a native
Of Virginia; was born a slave, in
1917, but was freed in early life; he
obtained his education in Pennsyl-
vania, and has travelled largely in this
country and through some parts of
Europe.
Right Rev. 5. T. Jones was made
bishop a few hours after Bishop
Moore, in the same General Con
ference, and has filled the office
eighteen years. lie was born in
York, Pa, and was educated in
Avery Institution, ct Allegheny. In
1868 he was sent as a delegate from
the General Conference of the A. III.
<. Zion Church, convened in Wash
ington, d. c., to meet the General
Conference of the A. M. E. Church,
convened in Chicago, 1868, on the
consolidation Of the two bodies.
Right Rev. J. w. Hood was or
dained bishop in General Conference
in North Carolina in 1872, and has
filed the office for twelve years. He
was delegate TO the North Carolina
State Convention, after the war, in
the reconstruction of the State, and
took an active part in forming the
new State Constitution. Bishop
Hood was born in Kenneth township,
Chester county, Pa, and is a self
educated man He was one of the
Southern pioneers Of the Zion con-
nection after the war
Right Rev. J. L. Thompson was
ordained Bishop in 1876, in the
General Conference, in Louisville,
Ky, and has served eight years in
the office, He was born in Virginia,
a slave, in 1918 acquired a good
common school education; ex-
perienced religion at the age Of ff-
teen; after he became preacher in
the Methodist. church, he studied
medicine and became an excellent
physician, and even practices now
when at home. Bishop Thompson
has spent considerable labor in the
South among the Freedmen.
Right Rev. Thomas H. Lomax was
ordained Bishop In the A. NJ. E.
Zion General Conference, in Louis
Vile, KY, in 1876. He has served
in the office eight years was born in
Cumberland county, n. c., in 1882
his father, William Lomax, came to
this country from France, in 1912,
with General Lafayette, and lived to
be 104 years old; the Bishop got his
education chiefly by private tuition
he got his Biblical instruction in
the Sabbath. school, and is jealous
worker in the South.
RPTEF POT TTTHAT, nOTS
The state journal., 1884-04-05
April 9Th.

General Longstreet, United States
marshal in Georgia, wants a white
Republican party. His idea is that
the white people should govern this
country. This is the idea of many a
penitent rebel.
The state journal., 1884-04-05
RANDALL's CRUELTY.
Fifty Free Trade Speeches to Be Infiicte
Upon the People.

WASHINGTON. April At is now very
generally conceded that the tariff discus
sion will begin about next Wednesday OF
Thursday, and will consume not less than
a month. The list of Representatives
who desire to speak grows daily, the
number being above fifty. Its Mr.. Ran.
dalls purpose to give both sides fair op.
portunity to express their views before
going on with the appropriations. X,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
That .tWfui Small Boy.

Mamma" said a small boy, do you be-
licye everything papa ys?'
"Qf course, my child, replied the mother
with wifely pride.
Everything, mamma"
"Ycs dear, everything
"Well, don't"
"Hush. you wicked boy, you must not
talk so. What did your papa ever say that
you couldn't believe"
".You know that widow on the next square,
who always looks SO sour at us boy" p"
"You mean that pretty Mrs. Bonton"
"shc's the one. / heard papa tell her
Yesterday that she was the sweetest woman
in town, and then he gave her bunch Of
flowers. and it made me so ashamed to hear
him tell such a story that ran away and
wouldn't let him know had caught him ip
it,
"That will do, my child" >" said the motbeL
with peculiar look in her rgentle face, " run
out and play, and will tell your father
when he comes in that he must be more par
ticulsr not to destroy his sons confidence IN
his yeracity. y."-.hsrehant Trare'ier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Had Hin, There.

While a number Of lawyers and gentle
Igcn we've dining at Wiscasset, a few years
ago. a son of the Emerald Isle appeared,
and called for dinner. The landlord told
him he should dine when the gentlemen
were through.
Let him among U.s." whispered limb
Of the law, aud we shall have some fun
with him."
The Irishman took his seat at the table.
"You were not born in this country, were
you, my friend ?"
"No. sir II Was born il Irelard."
"Isyour father living?"
"No, he is dead"
Whats your occupation ?"
"a horse jockey"
"What was your father's occupation ?"
a horse jockey"
Did your ither ever cheat anyone while
here?"
"IsupFsse he did cheat many, sir"
"Where do you suppose he went to p
"To heaven"
"Has he cheated anyone there"
"He has cheated one, believe"
"Why did they not prosecute him."
because they searched through the
whole kingdom of heaven and couldn't find
a lawyer"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
THEY LEiTE No SIiNG'
Blessed Memories That Blossom ia car CraTn
Of 1horRS.

she was only baby, but she held her
sweet red lips, tipped back her blessed lit
tie head, shut the bright eyes and vent the
rounds from one member of the family to
the other, repeating the phrase she had just
heard from her young mothers lips
Three kisses and one 10 grow on
They caught her up, the darling, and kis-
sed and kissed her fair baby face, pulled the
soft curls, squeezed the dimple shoulders
and followed her every movement with wist-
fnl worshipping ewes, until she came to the
sour, disappointed membes of the family,
whose worlds were all hollow and dollsstuf-
fed with sawdust. She tiptoed up to the
stern. bearded face and put fat, chubby
little hand on each qnyielding knee.
Three kisses and one to grow on
"W hat does all this tomtoolery mean"
inquired the gruff, grumpy voice.
BABY is three years old to-day" said the
young mother, feeling how hard it is to ex-
plain simple, foolish question, that has no
particular meaning, "and so we give her a
kiss for each year and one to grow on. But
you needn't kiss her, Uncle Ben, If yeu don {
want TO-"
What was it the old man saw in the lin
pid eyes Gfted to his "a vision Of paradise?
or did some prescieEt knowledge possess him
that he caught her up in his arms as he
had never done before and kissed her?
mot want to kiss her." he said in a
broken voice. "Why, | should as soon
think of refusing to kiss an angel from
Heaven. There, pet there and there
Now may you grow on this one even to the
heights of Heayen-never short Of their
standard little one. That is the old mans
prayer"
Her age I cannot tell,
FGf they reckon not by months and years
Where she has gone 10 dwell.
But often wonder if we would not all
reach nearer the gates of Paradise if we had
mo,e kisses to grow or.
TO the light Of the shining angels
The little one has grown.
Oh, great family of humanity, lead oil
your weary wandering ones to the height'
by kisses. Thy are stronger than blows
they leave no stings like bitter words; they
are blessed memories that blossom in oul
crown Of thorns when those whom we kis
sed have gore from Us little way beyont
tears or kisses. grown on that precious
nourishment into the higher life. in the city
whose builder and maker is God.-Detroi
Free Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
NY EETER.

From Col. J. Maidhof, of New York q
have suffered severely Ger the last ten year:
from Hay Fever in early and midsummer
and in the fall. | desire in the interest OF
my fellow sufferers to testify in favor OF
Ely's Cream Balm. My short use of it dem,
onstrated its efiicacy.-J. Naidhof, 4Ol
Broadway. 1t is easily applied.
can recommend Ely's Cream Balm to
all Hay Fever sufferers, it being, in my o.
pinion, founded upon experience and sure
cure. ] was afflicted with Hay Fever for
twenty-five yegrs, and never before found
permanent relief-Wehster II. Haskins,
Marshfeld, VI.
Ny brother Myron and myself were both
cured to all appearance, of Catarrh and Hay
Fever last July and August. Up TO this
date, Dec. -, neither haye had any return
of these troubles. Ely's Cream Balm was
the medicine uscd-Gabriel Ferris, Spencer,
TiOga Co., y. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
The Sufferer.

Nr. T-avers, the New York stock-broker
is gseat sufferer. The story is told Of
him that driving out to Long Island one
day, he came to farmer house where there
was & parrot
"Pr-c-t.ty p-po!ly," said he, ocean
you sp-speak?'
The parrot made DO answer.
Mr. TravcTs then turned to the farmer,
who was standing ty, sni addressed hiTseli
to him.
al say, Peters, c-ean your parrot talk ?"
Before its master could make reply the
bird turned its listening ear and muttered
out these startling words:
"Ifhe couldn't talk better than yoa hc'd
haze his d--n neck twisted Of"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Looking up Testimony.

"Well, what kind of breakfast did you
have?" inquired a slightly shabby looking
individual, taking seat in front of a Texas
hotel, and addressing commercial trav-
cler.
worst layout ever struck on my whole
route. Horrible spread to dish up before
hungry man."
The steaks would have half soled . pair
ofkip boots
"You bet; why the coffee was so trans
parent could see samples of the cooks HAIR
curled up in the bottom of the cup"
"And we couldn't tell the difference be-
tween the butter and the sweet OIL"
"No, and the bread was the worst case
of sour mash ever saw iB my life"
"And the baked potatoes werejust warmed
through, and as solid as dorniekH
"Yes, and they tried to palm of three diff
feren, dishes Of yesterday 5 soup for 4 species
OF hash"
"And the roast looked like q piece Of
charcoal"
"Bet your life; and the batter cakes were
nothing less than raw dough"
"And the waters we're saucy and indif'
ferent"
Yes one Of them picked up chair and
offered to hit me with il if called for any
more iced ten. I'd like to see the landlord
of this ranch. Pdjust like to see him as
curiosity. lie must be the orneryeSt euSs
in fourteen States"
"Well, I've been thinking some Of re)1'
venating this establishment for quite awhile
and being the landlord, I'm takinga quiet
stroll in and out among the guests getting
their views. always like to strike live
radical kicker like yourself, because then
get in all the important testimony for the
prosecution, and know just where to begin
with my construction. Just stop here on
your way back and you'll find different ar
rangcments."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
4 Marrlander,s Aspirations.

The New York SIM publishes letter adj
dressed to the Hon. Samuel J. Tilden, and
signed by Austin Bailey, candidate for
President" Leonardtown, St. Mary's county,
Maryland, in which the writer says to Mr.
Tilden: " Hearing that you bad declined
the Presidency, and being candidate my
self I thought would write and ask you
not to throw any impediment in the way Of
my candidacy. You will always be vel
come guest 10 the White house when get to
be President, with your friends. If you
have no preference would ike for you 10
throw your influence TO me, and ! promise
to give tho country a second Washington
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
a1iraiuia fres gwss.
". ". Il. dJ. ". CJLLAHER,
Publishers.
~. r.. u. GsLLaHER, Editor.
.arlestocn. Jefferson County, Vest Va
yuly 81, 1854.
Bomner's Advertisement.

Robert Bonner, shortly after he started
the Ledqer contracted with Fanny Fern for
a story, agreeing to pay her fabulous sum
for the same. lie had only few hundred
dollars capital at the time, but he spent 1t
all on a fall-page advertisement in the New
York Herald.
Rev. John Hall, who was an intimate
friend ofer'. Bonner's was almost paralyzed
when he saw the advertisement. He rae
down to Donncr's Office.
"Say, Bonner, have you gone crazy
What do you mean by using whole paso
in the Heraia1'
- mean to attract the attention fpeople
to what have tt ofe.."
q But man, think Of the expense. You
will bankrupt yourself Could notyou have
said all that you had to say in half a
column"
YES, certainly. But if had only used
half column, would you have run down
at this hour to see me about it? Would you
have taken much notice ofit?'
"Wcll, n-no, suppose not But"
"But nothing. You see your excitement
over this thing is the best evidence could
have that am justified in advertising as
have done. Z hundred thousand otherpeo-
pie will be surprised at the audacity of the
'thr,v. and it will make an impression on
them, and get thea to thinking and talking
about me and my paper"
That's advertising. That advertisement
was the beginning of the success Of Robert
Bonner, a man who has made over two mil
Hon dollars out Of "a newspaper that was in
troduccd to the public by advertising.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
A Business Melody,

There was man in our town and lie was
wondrous wise, for Ehen he marked his
prices down be then did advertise.
And when he saw his trade increase, with
all his might and main, be marked still
lower every price and advertised again.
And while they sgt in solitude and saw
him custom win, that man behind the coun-
ter stood and raked the shekels in.
And when he rake9 the shekels in and
saw his fortune rising, he tooka goodly lot
Of tiu and kept on advertising.
Each day generous sum he'd sink, and
demonstrate full plain, tie more one pays
for printers ink the greater is his gain
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Ano,her George Washington,
4 Husband f1o C5Ril 5g, Would notfeN a
Lie.

lie just went out of The house few min
utcs for some fresh air, and when he re-
turned his wife looked at him that way and
said;
pNoy, my dear, I'm afraid you've been
out after drink. Hsvn't you"
Like George Washington, eannoi tell
Il lie: p
"Oh, my husband WY sill you do SO?
Why
"Hold on-wait I'LL fnish what ] was
going to say. Like George Washington, |
caurot tell lie. Twas not after drink"
"Oh, how good How | love you for that!
Let me kiss you?"
"Not Just nov. You insulted me-"
And then he turned away from her. And
be did right, for If he had permitted her to
kiss him she might have smelled that hewas
truly ike George Washingion-would take
drink when he wanted one.-Rentacty
Cfcfs 5eurscl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
LeUiiy Wfth Letters.

Out ofprint-.he letter b.
Greatly in demand-tbe letter b.
Always ip delt and disgrace-the letter
T.
Never out Of office-ehe letter J.
Always first and last in the riyer-the
letter K.
Frequently lete-U, for it frequently
comes after T.
Good for naught-the letter o.
Always in use-the letter L.
The most welcome letter Of all-:he one
With All Y in it.
always away from hOme-U and /.
Forever in bed-E.
Always cross-X.
Always in drink but never intoEiea'ed-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Tie Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.

AFFFRs 10 the people e Jefferson County,
Insurance i'm a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
III bone Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
Drrrrrors-N. :. White. Henry b. Davon-
t.,-t. J Garland Hurst John ". Rider W. IL
r Lewis. T. Preston Chew, Nm. L. Wilson
Fu-cn. Baker. :. ". Washington James Logic
Charles L. Wilson John r.. little Jacob ;
Melvin. T. g. W Herr, isaac IL. Strider
y. :. WHITE, .......- President
II. b. DANENPORl,..... ...----. Treasurer
ExE-rrlvE CoNMTTrE-N. :. White, Wm
II e. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strsdcr
T. Z. Chew, :. W. Washington.
LocAL AerNrs Middlcway-J. G. Shirley
Kearncysyillc-J G.. Bitncr; liarFcrs Ferry
Chas. T. Trail: Shephcr,ist0wn-H. g. Entler
Datiiclds-C l. Barnhart; Charlcstown-
Washington x Alexander
Er-The Secretary will bc found IL the Com
rauys Office Gibson building. tourt-Ious'
ward. IN CharlcsteWn.
IA. ALEXANDER.
Jcb. ~ lSs5. Secretary
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

Candidate Blaine has been invited TO be
present 1t the opening Of the Louisville Ex-
position, and, Us he has dearly priced
third cousin residing II the Falls City whom
he il exceedingly anxious to behold, 1t IS
understood the invitation viii be accepted,
though, Of course, his visiti not to have
any political significance"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
ROETR +.
WHEN THOU LET NE.dR


When thou ast pcas
One smile of thine, one sunny rey
Can chase the griefs that linger here;
Like morning inists they melt away
When thou art near.
When thou art near
TIE birds their sCftest notes resume,
The streamlet flows pere purely clear;
The flowers put forth their richest bloom
When thou AIT near.
When thor art near
Nv lute-whose chords, IL touched alone,
Breathe saddest rinsic 10 mine ear
How grateful is its altered tone
When thou art near.
when thou art near
The sweetest joys still swceter seem
The brightest hopes more bright appear
And life is all one happy dream
When thou art near
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
l,ss fn the Inc Of Natmre.

There is nothing in the line of magic OF
mystery about that wonderful and popular
medicine. Parker's Tonic. Ii is simply the
best and most scientific combination possible
ofthe essential principles Ct those vegetable
curatiges which act powerfully aad directly
on the stomach liver, kidneys and blood.
But there neither is, nor will be, any sue
ccssful imitation Of il. II is All the time
curing those who had despaired of ever get
ting well. For yourself your wife and chill
lion
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

When you see man now, during busi-
ness hours, stsndirg on corner and ges-
ticulatiug sud lerdly talking about the f.
nancial aituatiou of our cosatry." thst y
you &C; him by the heels and shook him a
While you couldn't shake forty cents out OF
his pockets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Marine Disaster.

"Yes," he said, we were out saiHn, and
poticed a yacht some distance off flying
signals of distress, and When We came uI
with her we found affairs in fearful state.
what was the troublc2" asked h's friend
was she sinking ?"
"Worsc than that-au their liquor had
given out"
Indeed, Well, that was terrible"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
JAMES w. BUTT,
CHARLESTOWN,W w VAp
DEALER IL
G]]lIT1 lid HEATING Stoves,
ASP ~1StFfCIUeE cF
IN EINB.S or TIN AND SHEET
IRON W1RE.
Roofing and SpOtitinG
\ SPEClALRY.

rsNiIE undersigned has recently enlargec anu
very muck -iInprprcd hi, S'slcSroom anu
added largely to his stock both - '''.7'eiE and
quantity OF goods i'm his iine. B.s supply oCi
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete;
r;th any. embraces the celebrated " Excelsior
ana Farmer Girl, ~ which never fail 10 gave
entire satisfaction besides large number o. oi
others. With each Stove there are gwen rli'y
Pieces exclusive Of plates, all OF them very
Gseel o lr-tstkccpcrs Important additions
10 many of these Stoves, rs furnished by me-
are Side. Automatic-Oyen and Pipe Shelves,
Watcr-Blcks and Warming Closets. Coal Oli
stoves always ir stoe;,, ;.lsc jl'e hes5 NoqI ana
coal Heaters ON hand i'm season. Every Stove
ou,r.,ntccd. Nv supply of Fine Goods III my
lime Is one of the best ever Offered ~ Charles,
town. and includes handsomely orLamente'i
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, beautiful
Drip Coiiec-PotS Soup Zee and Cream Ladies
&c with an the usual variety of Tin and sheet
Iron Wares of all Kinds Prices always nou-
crate. Price of stoves .r0m Sl2 up
Rcofrl aad SpoUting and other Tin Work,
promptly executed. .,.., ,,,--r.r
April 2G, 1888
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31

The government envelope factory at Slil-
ford uses a ton Of gum week. This beats
yassar College about a quarter Of ton,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
When YOU visit Washington stop At the
AMERICAN HOUSE.
P7.H'a irenuc, C0r SstsnsS s7-ee'
WASHINGTON, D. c.
TERMS s. PER DAY.

TUE proprictori Of this House, the oldest
l. established Hotel i'm Washington, desire 70
call the attention of their PATRONS and the pub
o.. o. the flct that the Hotel is and has been
the hcldQ quarters for West Nirsinians for over
halfa century. The " American Is centrally
located iu the business portion of the city. and
Within a short distance cf al Public Buildings.
Churches. and places Of Amusement.
DUFFY x LEANNARDA.
November 2e. l-.a-iy Proprict0rs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
Dlllnkcilcss Cnrcd.

1t is generally presumed that when man
has been cured once Of some iDf-mlty or
complication Of diseases by tie use Of our
medicine, that he knows . good thing when
he sees it. II is stated by those who know
that monkey cannot be induced to partake
4 second time of any drink which contains
alcohol. it appears as If the memory Of the
pangs and tort1es first inflicted exert ben
ciicial influence upon the apimal. Man Is
quite different in this regard, AID = z lance
about US will show that numbers OF our
friends ond neighbors are daily becoming
the worse by the Use Of the iEtoIicants.
This can be rcmedied By the moderate use
of a well-knOwn remedy called Peruna. II
the medicine Is taken daily, the appetite
for liauor will be finally removed, and the
patient. no matter what his previous con-
dition, will be restored to sobriety and t.
society Yes, Peruna Is a great medicine,
and should be used by all. Send for it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
GgR.zRD KEGySE,

NE Corner Ninth end Chestnut Sts., Philo
J. McKlDBrx, Maragcr. III. psygIs0S, Sep.
STREET CARS run from all the principal
Depots u the HOTEL. The accommodations
are in all respects equal 70 any in the CITY
S3pQ per day.
Ort > 'ISS5-g
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-31
n eW Goods.

n eW Goods.
] An NOW in receipt of my fall supply OF
Z General Merchandise and Will Doe pleased TO
supply my friends and the ppbtc gcusrally.
COTTON II NNNEES.
L ED E-oWu. Slate Fancy FisurDt, Bleach
II cI anal Cuhicech"l rlotou F.Iuncls oi
ct grades
WCCLEN GOODS
INNCN CASSlNERS pomcSr'r E.t1, FClled
1 Cloth. Woolcn shirts &c, for mems wear.
DLK.NCo.' Ladies' cloth, and other Woo!cns
d for 3r,sse Slime and medium Write Elan
rr.-. Heavy Shaker Fianncis. and Fancy ditto.
Heavy Homemade Grey. fine SaNony Steel
CIV and Domestic ditto. Ladies Vests.
WOODEN WARE
N~IIITF OAK llaWpcr Baskets. Buckets
W Tabs. BASKETS Wash rearls, BroonS, &c
CROCkERX.
nTEFNSNARE. Glassware, LAMPS, Naj7li-
} ra Ware For Salc ly
EFG. ". I. kEARSLEN.
Oct ~. l>,7