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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-10-24

w AM Ella RkLiALE, SOBER, SIN.
w gle man, white or coIured VINO ,,ndar.
Stands the proper care Of horses, carriages.
cows ana flrnacs Refer nee required, An
ply a. SECTORS office, 913 Market street. dur.
lux ohice uours. Oc24 3ts
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-10-24

oST.A 9ENTLEMAN'S LARGE
~ god ring, with sulphur diamond set.
nc under viii be suitably rewarded BY re-
Orange street. ocoI n, W.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-10-24

ADlEs TAILOR STOaE. DRESS ONT,
mington. WI "es' street, Will
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-10-24

"ANTED-AB BOY ABOUT YEAhS
w OF age to learn the baking business
R,xsr, sv AZ w. Wen recommended. Apply 1t
Oct24 II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
A Large and T7ourishing business.

Perhaps there is hardly firm i'll Baltimore
better or more favorably known than the emf
nent PIAYo AND ORGAN House. of MEssRs. SAN
pERs q STAYMAN, located ut No. ID y. Charles
Street
The relations they bear to the musical world
are necessarily very prominent representing,
as they do, the instruments that are endorsed
by all the noted organists, panists and com
poscrs of Europe and America. When such
names rs Wagner. List, Rubinstein, Saint
SaenS, Thomas, Patti Kellogg. Albani, Gerster,
Parepa. Carreno, BriStow, Morgan Sullivan
and hosts of other Bright, Particular Stars"
appear as endorscrS, purchasers can no longer
reasonably hesitate rs to what Organ or Piano
TO buy. MessrS. Sanders & Stayman have the
pleasure to represent the Weber and the FISCHER
Pianos and the world-fanous Estey Organs,
which are really without a rival in the market,
especially in the all important matter of IoHe
other makers have in vain tried to initiate
it. but have signally failed, and the Estey Or
gan stands triumphantly at the head OF all, ana
is the standard by which musicians measure
the merits of other instruments.
4 few figures in conclusion may be oiintercst.
Messrs. J. EStey & Co. make fifty organs per
day. and are 10y far the largest manufacturers
of organs i'm the world. Albert Weber turns
ont from fifty to sixty pianos per week; Fischer
Bros produce from sixty TO seventy pianos per
week 4 ready sale is found for all these goods,
as their reputation is so thoroughly established
that the public have no hesitation whatever in
buying them. Parties desiring to purchase a
Piano or Organ can do no better than to call
upon or address Messrs. Sanders 4 Stayman,
No. Is y. Charles Street Baltimore, Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
Ho,r Deep TO PiO,r.

Nature has placed the richest portion of
the soil very near the surface, and she has
constructed plants with their feeding roots
very near the surface also, that they be
where the soil is in the best condition to
feed them. When man attempts to over
come these natural conditions he soon finds
it can only be done at great cost, if at all.
Nature does not object to having the soil
made rich to much greater depth than it
is usually found in its natural state, but
when man reverses the natural conditions
by changing the four inches Of rich surface
soil and placing it at the bottom of furrow
eight inches ia depth, and at the same time
covers it with four inches of the rich soil,
she rebels aud refuses to produce so good
crops as when only four inches of the richest
soil is reversed.
In deciding what depth to plough land it
is important to know how deep the soil has
been enriched, so as not to 60 much below
it. In deepening a soil it is best to do it
very gradually, not more than one inch
each year; even when this is done it will
require a larger quantity of manure than il
ploughed only the usual depth.
On land of ordinary richness crop OF
Indian corn will grow better with the same
care and manure if it is ploughed only four
or five inches deep, than if ploughed eight
or ten inches deep. What is true Of corn Is
true of rye and similar crops but if it Is
desired to grow carrots, or horse radish, or
any deep-rooted crops, it IS important that
the land should be prepared by gradually
deepening the soil until it has been well en-
riehed to the depth of eight or ten inches
when this is done deep ploughing may be
rcsorted to with advantage but to attempt
to prepare 4 shallow soil in a single yea!
cannot be done without the apoii"-, -,tion o
very large qaaatiti-' os manure and ever
w. Il would be difficult, If not irpos'ioie
To min.le the manure with the soil sn'
make it so we'll adapted to plant growth, a
if the deepening had been done gradua''!
covering A period of several years Of time
.laret nunch-A blow on the nose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

Col l. was one of the NEST dishs'
guished practitioners in the Criminal oosTs
of the city Of Philadelphia. On ono coca
sion, when he was for the prosecution. his
witnesses had been subjected 10 . terrible
cross-examination from Mr.. Ingrsham, whs
appeared for the defence. After The tssh-
mony for the State had closed, Col. L
said to his opponent, Now, Mr.. Ingrshan,
intend to handle your witnesses without
gloves" "That is mare Than I rouid 6Es 10
do Nth yours" responded Mr.. Ingrshan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
Miss Garretts Immense Fortune.
The Richest Unmarried Lady IN The CountrJ

Miss Mary Elizabeth Garrett, the daughter
Of the late John w. Garrett. of Baltimore,
is now said to be the richest unmarried lady
in this country. The estimates Of her
fathers wealth run from 100000 TO so,
0OO. 900, and of this sic receives third.
Miss Garrett receives a. her share OF her
fathers magnificent property the elegant
and costly residence at the corner OF Mon
ument and Cathedral streets, with all the
plate, furniture and pictures it contains.
She will also be the owner Of Montebello,
one of the finest and most extensive pieces
Of property owned by Mr. Garrett, and OF
the beautiful Garrett cottage at Deer Park,
where her father died In addition 10 this
property Miss Garrett will also come in for
her third of the personal estate Of the tes-
tator. Miss Wolf, of New York, has until
now been considered the wealthiest unmar-
ried lady in America, but Miss CARROTS
fortune will be even greater than hers
y, .,ss Wolf is a maiden lady, over fi'ty years
Of age who has devoted her years to deeds
oe charity. Miss Garrett Is only twenty.
eicbt but has had more experience than
probably any lady Of her years ia th'
country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

Honduras is a paradise for lazy people
A farmer, mechanic or planter can earn
enough in fortnight 10 support him for .
year; and caring for little beyond Q mere
living the majority OF the inhabitants do
not work more than few weeks in year.
The soil is remarkably fertile and the ell
mate salubrous. The natives are extreme
ly long-lived Active centenarians, ii 10
said, are not at all uncommon. and . mas
died recently who had attained the age Of
l26 years Official.record attestod tho fsos
Of his great age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

A New York matron has given birth 70
girl child minus arms and legs. Along q
bout 1900 it is going TO be aa interesting
study to see this young lady tackliag the
important subject Of matrimony. 1t viii.
Of course, be literally impossible for asy
enamored youth to ask her hand and by the
same token this young woman's hugglsg
capabilities are going to bc.awfully abridged
but her loss of the lower extremitles VIII
render life with her boon--for she won't
be able 20 kick.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
POETR r.
October 30, 1854.
CHE is NOT DEAD, BUT sLEEPETH'

There is no death What seems so is transi-
ton.
This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb of the life Elysian.
Whose portals we call Death.
"He is not dead-thc child of our affection
But gone unto that school
Where he no longer needs our poor protection,
And Christ himself doth rule
In that great cloister's stiffness and seclusion,
BY guardian angels lea,
Safe from temptation, safe from sins pollution,
He lives whom we call dead.
- Not as child shall we again behold him;
For when, with rapture wild,
In our embraces we again enfOd him,
He will not bc a child.
And, though at times, impetuous with
emotion
And anguish long rcprcssed.
The swelling heart heaves, moaning like the
ocean,
That cannot be at rest.
" We will be patient, and asstlage the feeling
We may not wholly stay;
BY silence sanctifyng. not conccalIng,
The grief that must have way
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
JVashcd-Out Hair.

There is sort Of pallid, chalky COM
plexion which the novelists call a " washed,
out complexion" Iii ghastly enough, and
no mistake. Washed-out, faded, discolored,
or parti-colored hair is almost rs repulslye
and melancholy. Parker's Hair Balsam viii
restore your hair to its original color, what
ever it was; brown, aburn or black. Why
wear moss on your head, when you may
easily have lively, shining hair.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

Untbinking farmers viii, sometimes place
a colt or young horse by the side Of horse
of more mature years, and expect il To do an
equal amount Of work without injury. Sseh
a thing is not only cruel but unwiss. Many
promising horses have been ruined BY such
treatment. No young horse should es eI-
pected TO stand the work that horses which
have been accustomed to hard usage ara
able to undergo.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
vol. 74.--VOL 20. NEW SERIES. CHI
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TECES MS.

e1TnrFEzaPaEss is published weekly at T'eO
D,Te-r, SD Fsftg cssts per aas~n =" ed"a"ee-
s~rHREE DOLLARS If oOs paid in advanee
rs- o.. DoNor asJ Fsty Cents for ''' ''oR'A''
ot.ruis of advertising are, Tor square
toS- ,aeh or less. 0ae 0'ls'r cd - ty'y cs's tor
seinssrtioas larger ones oae l1 sne 'N"e P'oP''
,Soo g.oS continuance FVty cea''-
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.r,ct,i accariiasy.
-g-sssrLAa AuvssvIsEusvrs.-lo Rvoid any
,,i.l1isrs,auding ON the part oi the anuua aoveg
.f..-t.is1ropert o. state ttsiiHc'.y that tleir pT
;t,.ys5niv extends to ,hoir immcdate business
Re,1 E,,ats. L,xal an other Do
bvth,tn o. BE- an additional charge, ana DO 'a'i'
tion. ,
~ Obituary notices o.: wofe than I'VE ehaes
WILDE charged ioT.
ION syOHK. .-Postors. sale Bills, Circulars
Cards, &c, executed promptly, neatly ana affair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

A young man Of about eighteen years Of
age had occasion to shoot = friend with
whom he had personal difficulty. He vas
arrested and brought to Austin for trial.
As he had no money TO hire lswyer, the
court appointed a member Of the Austin bar
to defend him. As the jury was being sclec'
ted, the lawyer asked his client If he knew
Of any cause why any Of them should be
challenged
"Not yet" was the whispered reply; but
if they find me guilty, I've got q brother
who will challenge the last one..of them.
You can challenge the judge, ifyos want to,
but want to attend to the sheriff myself"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

Hon. Roscoe Conkling is reported by
New York paper As saying that for years
"the republican party has vaged relent-
less war against superiority, it has placed a
penalty upon leadership, and driven to the
wall those who gave it strength and suc-
cess" In regard to the republican cam
paign he is Represented as saying: There
is not man Of national importance or rep
utation At the committee headquarters, nor
man who represents anything but Blaine's
personal favor. 1t is simply Blaine cam.
paign without an ssnc, except the defense
Of the candidates private reputation
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
JAMES w. BUTT,
CHARLESTOwN, w VA,
DEALER IL
GjlIIB5 lid HIAIIIG STOVES
AND MANUFACTURER or
All KINDS or TLN And SHEET
IRON IYARE.
Roofing and SPoutinG
A SPECIALITY.

TENHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line. His supply OF
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated " Excelsior
and " Farmer Girl, which never fail to give
entire satisfaction. besides a large number OF
Others. With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces, exclusive of plates all of them very
useful houSekeeperS. Important additions
to many of these Stoves, rs furnished by me,
are Side, Automatic-Oyen and Pipe Shelves,
Water Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed Ny supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered IN Charles
town. and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber SETS, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies,
DC, with all the usual variety ofrin and Sheet
Iron Wares of all Kinds. Prices always mod
crate. Price of stoves from So up.
Roofing and Spoutins and other Tin work,
promptly executed. ...u.,
JAMES w. BUTT.
April 26 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

Shortly after his crowning triumph at
Waterloo the Duke of Wellington Was an.
moved by an inventor who wanted his bullet
proof steel breast plate adopted in.thc Eng
lish Army. The persistent genius MAS at
last admitted into the presence Of the Duke
over whose rugged face played the ghost Of
a smile like winter sunbeam upon prec.
pice. Have you got the thing With you?"
asked his Grace. The happy man unwrsp-
ped a snowy mass Of polished steel and be-
gan expatiating on its merits. Are you
sure it is bullet proofY" cut in the Duke.
Quite sure, your grace" Put it on then
and stand over in that csrner." The genius
wonderingly obeyed. Mr.. Temple
shouted Wellington to his secretary, "tell
the sentry outside to load With ball cart
ridge and come in here quick and test this
cuirass." That was enough. With o yell
like wild Comanche the inventor lsaped
hcadlong thro' an open window and vanish
ed. Nor did he ever return.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

Thos. Harland, a New York lawycr pro-
sented Gov. Cleveland last week an old-tiue
bulls eye watch made in 1925 At ths Ger
wich Conn factory Of the donors grand
father where, Also, the Governor's grandsire
was an apprentice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
Tie Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.

OFFERS to the people Of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
AZ home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrREcroRs-N. : White, Henry i, payen-
port. ]. Garland Hurst. John W Rider, w. II.
+. Lewis. Il. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, : w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles z. Wilson. John IL. little, Jacob ;.
Melvin T. G. W Herr, isaac ii. Strider.
= WHITE President.
II. b. DAVENPORT....... ........ Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoNNITTEE-N. 5. White Wm,
III. r. Lewis. Eugene Baker Isaac IA. Strider,
X. z. Chew, : " Washington.
Local AGENTs.- .-Middlcway-J. G. Shirley
Kearneysviue-J c. Bitner; Harpcr's Ferry
Chas. +. Trail; Shepherdstown-H. c. Entler
Duthelds-C. l. Barnhart; Charlestown-
Washington y Alexandg-,
,-rne Secretary will be found at The Sol''
panv's Office, Gibson building Court-hoas'
ward. in Charlestnwn, .,-,.,,,
r. \. ALEXANDER,
Fab u 1Ss4. secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
TO The PUBLIC.

HAVING rclmQuiShcd engagements abroad
IL which have occupied my attention almost
exclusively for several years past, will devote
my time in the future TO work 40 home, and
offer my services Co the public as Contractor
and Builder There are many evidences of my
ability to design and construct houses in the
best STYLES and substantially and promptly here
and elsewhere and the past few years have Civ
en- u.ecxreriences I'm house building that are
valuab q 90 myself and TO persons whomay cm-
plov me- / will cndeavor, I'm all work cntruSt-
cd OBJ me- 90 render entire satisfaction.
J. C. HOLMES,
January Is. lsS3. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
When you yisi; Washington stop at the
AMERICAN HOUSE.
Pam'0 Ateaae, Cor. S,ro'th Street,
WASHINGTON. d. c.
TERMS 3 PER DAY.

vFHE proprietors of this House, the oldest
L established Hotel i'm Washington, desire TO
cali thcattention of their patrons AMI the pub
iic to che fact that the Hotel is and has been
the headquarters for West Nirginians for over
halfa century The American" is centrally
located in the business portion of the city. and
within o short distance of all Public Buildings.
Churches. and places ofAmusement.
DUFFY & LEANNARDA.
November I'D. fSS3-ly. ProprietOrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

A revenue officer entered the store OF a
merchant who never advertised ana arrested
him because he kept still house.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
Going Mighty Fast.

We.were going West on the Great wes.
tern division,.of the Grand Trunk, and the
uigh, wasschilly for the latter part Of May.
" Hi porter" said the commercial. man
in the bunk overhead, can't. you. give
us another blanket It's dencel cold to.
night"
"Ain't got another blanket, Boss"
"Well, just see what you can do for q
fellow" said the CON-. putting his hand
out through the curtains with N quarter
in it.
Dunno, Boss, but I'll do what can"
There was scarcely perceptiblc pause in
the porter's measured.tread rs he passed our
section fifteen minutes later, but the curtains
parted and a blanket went thronght the
opening as if it had been shot ont Of .
cannon.
Thought felt somebody carrying Oft
my bed clothes last night" said passenger
in the further end Of the car is he worked
himself into his boots in the morning.
Dunno. Boss. went mighty, fast lsst
night, making up time; probably run from
under 'um."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
Professional cards.
WNI II. TRAVERS,
dTTORNET At LtW,

Cllrl-s,9rl. y fr'1n C.ua'g Wat Fig"''''
VIII practice in the Courts ~ thisC9unty and
the aljOiurg Counties ,,,-. ,-
uthee r.aNt door 90 the r,,iience oi Ms, w .;
Hawks. ana nearly opposite the carter 'i''''''
November % lNd5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
BLANK BOOKS

of all kinds-Ledgers, Day Books. Record
Books, Pocket Books.
Purses. Autograph and Photograph Albums.
The Government Writing Fluid-undoubted-
ly the best in Market-in Half Pint, Pint and
Quart Bottles. Try il.
La Pages Liquid Glue, recommended by all
who have used it, 10 and % cents per bottle
Mucilage, States, &c,
Tobacco, Segars, Snulrs,-best brands, and
Smokers Goods generally.
January ), 1884. L. >. LElSENRlNG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
DIR. &. l.. FOUHE,
p8ySTCIfN IL SURGEON.

T
Ctl-irsslra. Jf.rs,u C,wiy. Ke,t lirgail.
-e-Omec iu Isaac Foukes Law Building.
October 1-. l.-,-y
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
GHg.FRD HOUSE,

NE. Corner Ninth and Chestnut SITS, Phila.
]. McKIBBEx, Manager J. II. DENSIsoN, Sup.
STREET CARS run from all the principal
Depots to the HOTEL. The accommodations
are in all respects equal to any in the City
$500 per day.
Oct >, ISS0-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
LsoK! LOOK! LOOK!
The West End Still Alive
THAVEA MAMMOTH ICE CHEST, which
L weighs 1850 pounds, and can furnish
L II f = III NJ T. a L :.

Il WclInS LOU llpuiltlS anu N"'i Au44'''"
FIR = III NJ T. a Il >.
at all hours, cold, sweet, nice and clean
Salt Meats ofall kindS,-Sliced Ham in guam
titles to suit purchasers; Ham Sausage, Dried
Beef and No l Lard constantly on hand.
\ line of Groceries, consisting of MolaSses,
Teas. CoffeeS. Meal and the following brands of
Flour: Kablc's Patent Roller Process and Rem
ners Best Family Flour.
WHITE ELEPHANT SOAP. ; CTS. \ CAKE.
\ large stock of Dried and Canned Goods on
hand among others the following articles {:
Dried Peaches, Dried Apples and PruneS, Cam
ned Corn, Beans, Peas Tomatoes Apples and
Peaches \ fine line Of Domestic and Foreign
Candies.
Mackerel and Potomac Herring by the doz.,
kit half barrel and barrel.
Cigars and Tobacco.
\ full line of all the popular brands on hand.
Goods delivered anywherein the Corporation,
free Of charge, by Master Tommie Ryan. Thank
ing my many friends and customers for past
patronage hope by fair dealing to merit con-
tinuance of the same.
June u. 1851. W. ;. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
gorge Baylor III. -, " -
RAVIOIS * WILSON,
ATTORNETS T.L4Wt

cil-l.slrl. Jsfsr'an CHntH West I'rg'"'a'
Wil.t,.al the Courts of jefferson and BerSe-
i.. .,1r.i., aal attend OBJ other law business
,,,-h. S..-. .t Yves. Virginia. Special atieh-
f,or -.t.u -n collections.
March 5 i,-6
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30
THE "0lD FAMILY GROCERY"
ALIVE AGAIN

HAVING purchased the Store and Stock of
Mr.. Warren Eby viii continue the same
line Of business at his old stand. l offer fine
assortment0f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

A claret puneh-A blow on the nose
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

All Kinds Of Repairing promptly done.
HAVING purchased the stock of Machine
ii ~. Tools and Stoves of MeSSrs. Duke
4 Gallaher, we will continue the Tin and stove
business i'm its various branches. We will
keep ON hand a full stock OF tinware of our
own manufacture, and will make to order
promptly, any article in our line. Being both
practical timers, the senior having served Il
years at the business, is guarantee that work
entrusted to us will properly executed. We
guarantee all work at lowest prices, and ask 4
share of the public patronage. .
EARNSHAW Il DOOLEY.
Feb. Is, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-30

April %, 1888.