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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

Girls Of a manageable age do not like
to tell how old they are; but you can find
out by following the subjoined instruction.,
the young lady doing the figuring Tell her
to put down the number Of the month in
which she was born, then to multiply it by
2, then to add then 10 multiply it by 50,
then 70 add her age, then to subtract 365,
then to add ll5, then tell her 70 tell you
the amount she has left The two figures
to the right will tell you her age and the
remainder the month Of her birth. Fer
example, the amount is S22 she is % years
old and was born in the eighth month (Au-
gust. Try it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
NOTICE
To-
USERS OF TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it,
The reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
on yourrOOf the more seams you
will have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call on
us and we will prove to you
that large tin is the best to put
on your roof 1t will pay you
to look around. You will not
only save time but money by
calling on
EARNSHAW & DOOLEY
Apr. Is, 'S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
The 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
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DREcroRs-N. $. White Henry B. Daven-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. IL.
II. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, s. w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles p. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob S.
Melvin. E. G. w. Herr, isaac H. Strider.
II. b. DANENPORT,....... ........ Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMNITTEE-N. S. White, VIM.
II. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
r. Z. Chew, 5. w. Washington.
Local AGENTS s-Middleway-J. G.. Shirley
Kearneysville-J. c. Biner; Harpcr's Ferry
Chas. E. Trail; Shepherdstown-J J. 5. Fleming;
Duhieds-C. l.. Barnhart; Charestown-
Washington & Alexander.
.EsS-The Secretary will be found at the Com
panys Office, Gibson Building, Courthouse
yard, in Charlestown.
r. A. ALEXANDER,
Feb. p. lSs Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

Dear Charles" said Mrs. Smith,
young married woman, leaning on her
husbands shoulder as he sat at his desk
writing.
"Well, what the mischief do you want
nowy' he growled.
Dear Charles, do you love me as much
now as you did when we were first mar
ried ?'
Il told you so more than forty times.
If you ask me again I'll bounce a paper
weight on you. Yesl Yes! Yes Are
you satisfied nowY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

POETR Y.
EXPECTATION.


Between the sunset and the sun
Night slumbers on the sleeping bars,
And through its curtain one by one,
CLEAN tender glances of the stars,
Between the sunset and the sun.
And so between my loves lips lies
An untold message meant for me
Whether't will bring me a sweet surprise,
Or dole or doubt or Paradise,
Is known alone to destiny.
Yet, as wait, dream of tears
Between her eyelids and her eyes,
A mystery of mist appears,
That hints Of hope and fatters fears;
And on her lips burst of signs,
And on her lids red that dies
To slumbrous shadows that fall and rise,
Till as | seek some sign to see,
Between her eyelids and her eyes
Love lights his lamp and laughs at me.
-Efancis IT, Williams.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

Well, well, Jonathan, is this RELY YOU
Never would O knowed you Don'tthink
I've seed you afore in ten years. How's
the world sarved you, anyhow, Jona-
than?"
Dad enough, bad enough" replies
Jonathan, shaking his head sadly. "Since
l seed you last I've lost my wife and
three children, had my leg broke, my
house tux fire and an burnt clean down
my Jarsey bull died, the bank | had my
few savin's in busted an last year ! got
merried again. I've he'd my full sheer
of Affections, | hev, Silas"
"You hev, indeed" says Silas sadly, a:
lank, sharp-nosed, thin-lipped woman
put her head out of a window and cut the
air with these words;
"You come long here and git me some
wood, Sile Hixon, or you don't GIT bite
ter eat to-day Mosey right long thi'
minnit You hear me ?"
We've both had our misfortins," said
Silas gloomily.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

COLD IN HEAD
MOODY & sANKY Hymns, >, 3, and 4
April %, 1885.

MOODY & SANKY Hymns, ?, 3, and 4.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.-I have just received
- a stock of School Suppies-Lead Pencils,
Slate Pencils, Pens and Pen Holders, Compo-
sition Books.
DICTURE Frames-perfectly lovely Cores
L pondence Cards Daisies Playing G9Tds 1T
from 20 cts. to 75cts.; Mourning Paper and En-
velopes
UACUUM Oil. for Harness CarbOHc Acid,
20 cts. per bottle; Insect Powders so cts.
b.-the very best Hog Powders, 50 cts. h.
Sold by GEO. l. LIGHT,
Oct Is, 1854. Druggist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

A new game Of cards called "matri-
mony" ii becoming very popular in Cali
fornia. If the man wins he takes the
girl, if the girl wins she takes the man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

A little girlanxiOus to secure some money :.
for Church purposes has old newspapers for
sale by ffties or hundreds. Apply at FREE
Press OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

THE undersigned has recently enlarged and
i 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 Cir" " which never fail to give
entire satisfaction besides 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, as furnished by me,
are Side Automatic-Oven 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 Cofiee-Pots, Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies,
&c, with all the usual variety ofTil and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds. Prices always mod
crate. Price of Stoves from Sl2 up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
nrornntlHr pyppntp1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
TIL + BEST.
MYBAR is supplied with Liquors of every
wi description-of the best quality.
EIIE. FHISKII BRAIIES. AND
Baltimore and Rochester Beer
Pure French Brandy,
ALSO
PURE GRYSTALIIED ROCK and RYE.
-allof thebest. Fresh Rochester Beer delivered
anywhere in town az 81 per dozen.
FAYETTE B. SOUDERS,
Jan.25,Is79. Basement Jefferson Building.
ATTRACTIONS.

Ifyou want an extra fam,
Call on W. ;. MERCHANT.
Ify0u want a good Slice Ham,
Go to W. 5. MERCHANT.
Ifv0u want good Dried Beef
Go 20 w. $. MERCHANT.
Ifyou want Alpha Roasted Coffee,
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Ifvou wan good tea and sugar cbc1p,
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Ifv0u want fine Lard,
Go 20 w. :. MERCHANT.
Ii YOU want the best of Fresh Meats ant
Fresh and salt Fish,
Go TO w. s. MERCHANT.
NAY l4 1SS5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
W'OOE W:E.H'TED.

HIGHEST PRICE PAID N CASH.
THE undersigned will pay top market price
i in Cash for Wool delivered at the Jefferson
Wooden Mill Old Porter Factory or IN Charles
town ut Adams Express Office.
JNO. J. JOBE.
May 6, 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
Sijiraimia fire. gress.
W. ". B. GALLAHER, Editor.
OhGrIesto,cn, Jefferson County, West Va.
September 23, 1886.
HusbandIess Wires.

This year the Marquis of Lorne does
not accompany the Princess. There is,
it seems, a sort of tacit understanding
that they shall see as little of each other
as possible, and it is not indispensable to
the happiness of either that they shall
pass their time together. The Princess
accepts the situation gaily, and the Mar
quis finds consolation in politics and lit
erature for any want of domestic felicity.
After all, they are by no means singular.
Many-most, in fact-of the titled ladies
now at AK are emancipated. The duke
goes his way, the duchess hers my lord
is heaven knows where-yachtipg in the
North or shooting in Scotland-my lady
passes by with a train of cavaliers. As
for our fair countrywomen who travel in
Europe, they are frequently obliged to
dispense with the society of their hus-
bands for the best season in the world
business. Jack is chained down to Wall
street, Harry cannot leave Chicago even
for six weeks.
"When doyou expect Mr.. Jones overY'
one asked Mrs. Jones.
Poor, dear old fellow He has to
work like horse" And Mrs. Jones
gazes pensively over the shimmering
lake, then down at her French slipper
"But l hope, if all goes well, he may be
able to meet me in London next July p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
DRAXTON D. GIBSON,
ATTORNEY At Law,

Cbqrles,9cn, jefferson Co,1't, West Virginia,
VIII attend 90 cases I'm the several Courts of
West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland.
N2-Olice I'm Gibson Law Building, IN Court
House yard
July l7. tSS4.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
To the Public.
For Sale.

INSECTS AND VERMIN-Persian Insect
i Powder Whale Oil and CarbOlic Soap, Ok.
Silver, Mercurial Ointment, and Bed Bug Poi
son. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS

MRS. THOMAS has received, and is receiv-
vi ing, her SPRING and SUMMER STOCK
and invites the attention of the Ladies To
beautiful Millinery, Ladies Underwear, EN-
broidery, Notions, &C.. she has added a superb
stock of HOSIERY and GLOVES.
THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
is complete-containing the newest thingsi its
line. Trimming executed promptly and ac-
cording to the latest fashion reports. STAMP
ING, PINKING and CREPE CLEANING-the
latter a specalty-dOne at short notice. The
ladies are invited to call AM examine.
April s, 1885
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

TLAINE. The best and safest Oil. For sale
6bv GEO. W. T. KEARSLEY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23

NEW MACKEREL and Potomac Herring
~ for sale by c. d. EBY.
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WM. II. rRAVERS.
4TVORNEV fT LfIT.

CtloaDrl. J.5r0a C,wfg Uct IUglt.a'
VIII practice In the Courts of thisCounty and
.he adjoining Counties.
Office next door tO residence of Mrs. Max
wcu. and nearly opposite the Carter House
November 23. lS6'.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
Professional Cards.


Chqrl,sioca. J,fes9n C9.a'l West I~gi'ia'
Having resumed the practice of Medicine, of
rsrs his Professional services 90 the public
Office next door tO residence, near corner oil
Ge1r-e and Main streets.
january 3D. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
When YOU visit Washington stop at the
AMERICAN HOUSE.
Pau'a. 1renue, Cor. Sercnb Street,
ARLINGTON, d. c.
TERMS 3 PER DAY.

THE proprietors of this House the Oldest
! established Hotel i'm Washington, desire TO
call theattenti0n OF their patrons and thepub-
he to the fact that the Hotel is and has been
the headquarters for West Virginians for over
halfa century. The American is centrally
located in the business portion of the city and
within q short distance of all Public Buildings,
Churches. and places of ofAmusement.
DUFFY g. LEANNARDA.
November 20. 1SS3-1y PrOprietOrS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-23
Stamping.

MISS MARY COCKRILL is prepared to do
VI STAMPING; also Dress-making and fam
lily Sewing. At residence of her father, Capt
D. II. Cockrill.
January !. 's6.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
NOTES AND GOSSIP.
lie never spoke a word:


But with a look of deepest melancholy
lie sat, like Patience. on an ottoman,
Watching for his wife to put her bonnet on.
flynn Item,
The GILMORE CONCERT in New York
netted $4,000 to the irish parliamentary
fund
IT Is announced that Mr.. Goodwin Smith
will leave Canada in the spring to make his
residence in England.
Rev. SAM JONES will open his Chicago
campaign at the Casino Skating Rink in
that city, February 2S.
LOUIS KossUTH is at work upon the
fourth volume of his ''Memoirsn and
writes from six to seven hours day.
1r is SAID that there are more elk, deer
and mountain sheep in Yellowstone Park
this season than for several years before.
The estate of the late Francis A. Drexel
100000, or about $4,000, 900 more than was
expected.
SUPERVISING ARCHITECT BELL has been
in Philadelphia comforting with officials
relative to enlarging the Mint by extending
the building to Broad street.
CORRESPONDENT SMALLEY's eldest son,
Phillips, probably named after his fathers
old-time friend, Wendell Phillips, has en-
tered Baliol College, Oxford, with flying
colors.
THE New YORK State Committee of the
Woman Suffrage party has passed a resolu-
ton of regret at the death of General Han.
cock, commencing his friendship to woman
suffrage as an example to all men.
Mrs. BARRIos, the rich and handsome
widow of the late President Barrios of Qua
temala, has taken up her permanent abode
in New York. She lives at S55 Fifth avenue,
with charming brood Of children around
| her.
VIRGINIA TOWNSEND has composed the
words, and Fred. b. Batchelder the music,
for soprano or tenor song Of exceptional
| pathos and sweetness, entitled "Brother
| Charlie" 1t expresses the genuine senti-
| ment Of q sisters love for a brother gone
before.
PAUL II. llAYNE has prepared for the
SOGbGH BirouGc for March an account Of
the defense of Fort Wagner in Charleston
liarbor, His description of the desperate
assault made by tue Federal troops undel
Colonel Shaw and its repulse is very
graphic.
GENERAL SHERMAN says that lie has nj
idea Of giving up his st. Louis residence
His removal to New York will be ten
porary only, Mrs Sherman desiring to b.
nearer her son, who Is TO enter the Scientific
School at New Haven and also TO her TIVE
daughters, who live the one in Pttsburi
and the other in Philadelphia,
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
THE NEW TARIFF BILL.

Mr.. Morrison's tariff bill, which he
introduced yesterday, goes to the Ways
and Means Committee, the Republican
members of which will insist upon
Sighting ii inch by inch. As the bill
provides for numerous changes in the
present schedule of duties, its consid-
Grafton in committee will consume u
good deal of time and the public will
have quite a breathing spell, before the
solemnities of its debate open on the
floor of the House.
The Morrison measure hardly APP
proXimates the promised reform held
ont in the last national Democratic plat
form, in proposing a reduction of only
S20,0o0, 900, which is comparative
bagatelle; but the friends Of reform
are doubtless of the same opinion as
many other people, that it is not bad
idea to have plenty of spending money
on hand. A surplus is at times Il
handy thing to have.
Mr., Morrison, however, has mnde
what in popular parlance would be
called a move in the right direction,
looking at the question from a revenue
reform standpoint. AT the same time
he will succeed in antagonizing more
men in his own party by the new bill
Than was possible on the horizontal
plan of a year ago. For instance, of
the $50 100000 reduction, sugar is to
furnish one-half, to which the cane.
- growing districts of the country will
never consent. The articles added to
the free list are intended to make a re.
duetion Of $J,J000 600. Chief among
them are lumber, ores, raw materials,
salt, crude minerals, food products,
and dye woods. 1t will only require a
cursory glance at the list to suggest
what home interests will resist any al
legged transfer of their profits to outside
parties.
The iron industry will combat
strongly the placing of ores on the free
list. Here again Mr.. Morrison will be
found to have antagonized some Of his
own party. The development of iron
mines in Tennessee and Alabama has
produced sentiment in those sections
hostile to what the bill proposes to do
with crude iron ore. Again in propos-
ing reduction of the duty on rice in
its various forms, Mr.. Morrison will
bring about him some, by no means
feeble, protests from Georgia and
South Carolina. There are many of
the miscellaneous reductions which
make up the other $5,OO0,000 that
will also be contested.
Thus, although the general princi.
piles dominant in the bill are intel
ligently addressed to the relief of the
country from taxation which in many
eases is excessive, the same old con
tlicts are sure to arise that have so long
prevented any effective legislation in
the shape of reform.
1t was once remarked by q Presi-
dental candidate that the tariff was q
local issue, and he was laughed at fol-
the observation. But there is far toe
much truth in it to admit of ridicule.
Itis local issue in many material re.
sTtrrs, and as much so now as ever.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
SILVER IN THE HOUSE.

If the sentiment of the House may
be accurately judged by the sentiment
of its Coinage Committee, as expressed
at the meeting yesterday, there Is to be
no radical legislation on the silver ques.
lion at this session Of Congress or by
this Congress. So business may take
steadiness of nerve and courage of
heart to that extent,
As between the Bland bill of Feb
ruary, 1878, and the Bland bill of Feb
ruary, 1886, the compromise, If that
can be called compromise which
recognizes the existing situation as one
that had better not be disturbed, is of
course to be made on the former.
The proposition to suspend the coin
age was defeated by vote of nine to
four. 1t was agreed by vote of seven
TO five to report adversely the bill pro,
viding for free coinage. Upon the lat
Ter, Mr.. Bland will make the minority
report. The gentleman from Missouri
has at least the satisfaction of partial
vindication in the refusal of the commit
lee to suspend, and the further ad-
vantage, which can be made effective
use Of in the forthcoming discussion,
that the predictions of disaster 50 freely
made during the closing hours of the
last Congress, in case immediate sus
pension were not ordered, have failed
utterly of realization.
The opponents of silver coinage on
the other hand regard 1t as something
OF triumph for them that the ques
tion is brought into the House on thc
basis of unlimited coinage rather thar
that Of unconditional suspension
They maintain that the silver men de
sired to force report in favor Of sus
pension, in the belief that it would bt
overruled by decisive aud ov er
whclming vote. 1t is claimed that
large number of members who coult
not vote for suspension would b
equally unwilling to vote for coinng
without limit,
However, this may be, il is reason
able 20 assume, ms remarked at the Out
set, that there is to be no radical dis
turbance Of things as they are. Silver |
not in the ascendant, brayely holds 1t
own,
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
The American Hog.

EDITOR CRITIC: Bismarck has put his foot
down on American hogs. Now, can't you
put your foot down on the Washington
variety of the same animal? You are no
doubt familiar with the animal. Go to any
one of our fashionable parties and you will
see him in all his glory, The moment the
doors of the supper-room are thrown open
they rush to the supper table, fill their
such circumstances would get what he
wanted and then step back and allow Others
TO procure refreshments for the ladies un-
der their charge. A, B.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
\ RESPONSE.

courses,
And, led by reckless meteors, turn away
from paths appointed by Eternal Forces.
hut my iiNed heart shall never go a3tray,
Like those calm worlds, whose sun-dlre,tad
motion
Is undisturbed by strife Of wind or sea.
So shall my sweryeless and serene devotion
Sweep on forever loyal unto thee
] viii he true. Light barks may be belated.
or turned aside by every breeze at play;
While sturdy ships well manned, and richly
freighted,
With broad sails flying, anchor safe IN bay,
Like some firm rock, that, steadfast and un-
shaken,
Stands all unmoyed, while ebbng pillows
fee,
So would my heart stand, faithful ii for
saken,
Iwlll be true, though thou art false to me.
Anonymous.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16

MRssRs. GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
are engaged on new comic opera, the
scene of which is to be laid in Egypt.
These gentlemen have made a great
deal of money out of the production of
their works in this country, but II
seems that Mr.. Gilbert, in order not to
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16

be an "obiect Of charity AMI to pre-
vent himself from being "insultcd as
usual by receiving checks from Amer
leans who may have had to do with
his great works has been deyising n
scheme by which he can secure all the
profits that may accrue from the pro.
duction of the new opera in this coun-
try to the great firm of Gilbert and
Sullivan. lie has consulted legal coun-
sell and concludes that the proper
course to pursue, in order to secure q
copyright for this country, is to have
an American author associated in the
composition Of the librctto. The gen
tleman IS not to have much TO do,
but will be furnished with the general
idea Of the plot, the scenes and the
characters, and is to write little of the
dialogue and few verses to be distrib-
utcd throughout the work In this
way the thrifty and impoitc Mr.. Gill
bert expects TO fasten on to full copy
right on both sides of the Atlantic.
--- ----
SECRETARY LAMARs answer to the
Scnate's demand for reasons why In.
dian Inspector Ward was suspended
places the attitude of the AdministrN-
tion in an even clearer light than the
recent letter of Attorney. General Gar
land. He simply sent the official papers
in the case, but said that those papers
did not contain all the reasons for the
action taken by the President, by whom
he was directed to say that the Chief
Executive does not consider IL con.
sistcnt with the public interests to
transmit TO the Senate copies of unoni-
cial papers from private citizens. This
ought to satisfy that aggressive war
rior, Senator Sherman, who holds that
the Senate has right to have all the
reasons that are net of n confidential
character. But it is now Mr.. Edmunds'
turn.
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

s @"oi'oN'
Notice Is hereby given that the following
described check, TO wit, No 1i2S: Philadol.
phia, Dec. ~, 1855 Second National Bank of
of Peter Campbell, nine hundred and forty
three dollars and fifty cents, S9i3.50-(Signedl
Wm, II. Shalcross" is lost or destroyed, aud
the bank All persons are forbid using or
negotiating the same. -
WM. ii. SHALLCROSS,
The Washington critic., 1886-02-16
FOR RENI..-HQuSES.

--.'.-,>.- - -, ~ -
nor RENT Furnished 12-RoOm
II house, mod imps, for S15; four rooms
rented. paying S35; best location ON Capitol
Hill. No. 8, I'd st S c.
T'OR RENT - Furnished 1:-Room
IL house, modern improvements, for $40:
four rooms rented paying S35; best location
on Capitol Hill. 3 I'd st 5 C.