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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
NARY AndersOn,s Node Of kissing.

Mary carries a kiss around with her
which is so light and immaterial that she
stands in no danger of having to pay ex-
cess of baggage on it. 1t is a sort Of
twinkle. twinkle little star" arrangement,
that leads every woman who has loved TO
wonder what it is. 1t is kind of re-
served affair, such rs every married wo-
man has, and trots out the last of 0cto-
Der, and uses it to induce her husband to
blow himself in on seal skin sacque.
1t is an emergency. 4 cold, cherries,
clammy compound of carelessness and in.
difference, thing that man would pre-
fer to receive on the back of his head or
the bosom of his shirt Ii "smacks" not
of ardor and affection. Ii has no soul.
1t comes and goes, leaving no trace of its
presence, exciting no sympathy, receiv-
ing no pity. 1t is farce, without the
spirit of humor and devoid the tint Of
pathos. 1t is sterile waste. Cold and
barren as a North sea iceburg, unfeeling,
heartleS.
Mary should learn to kiss, and kiss ac-
cording to Hoyie-kiss so that after the
deal she would leave a royal flush on the
cheek of the kisses. If Mary would pay
little attention to kissing she could cul-
tivate an article that would cause the
footlights to pale with envy and make
the stage carpenter pound his ear on his
tool-chest with admiration. She is built
right to kiss with stunning effect. Her
lips are full and red her neck is swan
like. She could approach man from
the rear, lean over his shoulder, look
down through his eyes into his boots, glue
her lips TO his, draw in her breath. COM
press her lips for an instant. then sudden
ly part them-biff! bang and everybody
would shut their eyes and yell for some
body to turn the hose on them. Until
Mary goes into training to improve the
condition of her kiss there will be some
thing lacking in her acting that cannot
be entirely buried beneath the multitude
of her charming accomplishments.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
Mount Parvo Institute
CHARLEsTowN, JEFF. COUNTY, w.
Boarding aud Day School
For Young Ladies' aud Children.
MISS AUGUSTA V. WILSON
AND
MRS. BELLE WILSON GALLAHER
Principals.

Second annual Session ieW BEGIN sept. ., 1885
A thorough course of instruction in the usual
branches of an English education will be given
and competent teachers will prepare students
in Ancient and Modern Languages for admis-
sion into any Collegiate Institution.
No requisite of hrst-class school will be
omitted.
TERMS Board per Scholastic year, Sl60;
Tuition, S25 TO $40; Board from Monday morn
ing 10 Friday evening. $l20 per year; Music,
$50; Use of Piano s..
The Institute Building is well suited to school
uses and so situated as to secure all the con-
ditions necessary TO the health of the pupils
IL is placed upon an eminencc overlooking the
town and surrounding country. The attrac-
tions of this section of the Valley OF Virginia
are too well known TO need further statement.
Charlestown is easy of access from all points
North and South, being situated upon the b.
& o. and S. V. Railroads. and within three and
four hours ride of Washington and Baltimore.
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION:
Bishop A. W. Wilson, D. d. IL. D. Balti'
more, Md
Rev. Samuel Rodgers, D. D.. Alexandria, Va.
Rev. 0. p. Fitzgerald. d. D., Editor of the
Christian AdrOcdte Nashville, Tennessee
Rev w p. Harrison, d. d. Nashville, Tenn.
Hon. Eugene NJ Wilson,. Minneapolis MINI.
Rev p. II. Whisner, d. D., Baltimore, Md.
Rev. J. Watts ShOati, Salem, Roanoke 90. va
Rev. j. L. Shipley, Moorefield, West Va.
Rev. W. G. Eggleston Charlestown, W. Va.
Rev. ]. E. Armstrong, Hamilton, Virginia.
Hon. w. L. Wilson, late President West Nir-
ginia University, Charlestown.
Rev 4. e. Hopkins, D. D. Charlestown
Hon. VIM. II. Travers. Charlestown.
Rev. A. J. Huntington, d. D., Prof. Column
bian University, Washington d. c.
Rev. r. n Baer, D. D., Washington City.
Rev. w. S. Edwards, d. D., Washington City.
Rev S. G. Ferguson, ROmney, West Virginia.
Hon. Jno Blair Hoge. Washington City.
Rev Dallas Tucker, Charlestown, W. Va.
John Hess, Esq, County Superintendent OF
Schools, Kearneysville, Jefferson Co., w. Va.
Rev. R. r. s. Hough, NJ. D., Fredericksburg
Rev. VIM. II. Meade, d. d., Philadelphia.
Rev. J. A. McCauley, d. D., Ii. D., President
of Dickinson College Carlisle. Pa.
George w. Corner, Esq, Baltimore.
Robert Cathcart, Esq. Baltimore.
Rev. T. B. Shepherd Bayard, Warren CO., Va.
Mrs. S. c. Trueheart, Principal of Female Col
lege, Millersburg Kentucky.
Rev A II. Ames NJ. D., Dubuque Iowa
For Circulars apply to the
PRINCIPALS.
CHARLEsTowN, JEFF Co., w. Va.
July l. 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
A'irsinia fire. gress.
TERMS:
TERNIS:

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rI- three insertious-larscr ones in the same
p-oportion Each continuance Friy Cents.
~ SO advertisement to be considered uy
the month OF wear unless specified on the mani
uscript. or previously agreed between the par
ues.
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COPY for s. specified number of Insertions "l't
be- continued until ordered out and pay n'enl
viii be eNactel accordingly.
REsruAR DvcErIsElENI 10 "''.~
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nual advertisers DO is proper % STAKE tis.''...'y
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mediate business Real Estate, Legal or otner
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win Dee charged tor
JOB WORK Posters sale Bills, Circulars
Cards. etc. executed promptly, neatly and a'
l1r prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22

4 cab drove up to No. 355 West Madison
street, Chicago, Monday morning, and
man assisted his companion, a handsome
young woman who appeared to be deathly
sick, into the building. Dr. Adams was
called and was told that the woman had
smoked ten pipes Of opium When the
doctor arrived the woman was dead. A
cursory examination ed Dr. Adams 10 think
that the woman died from the effects Of
opium poison. The woman's name was
Mrs. Jennie Woods, age nineteen. She
was the wife Of 4 travelling man at present
in New York. The coroner took possession
Of the dead woman's property, consisting Of
a wedding ring with the initials 1T. A. r."
diamond bangle ring and one small dia-
mond earring. Her clothing consisted Of
an elegantly made costume Of brown cloth.
The women had been occupying rooms
with her husband at No. IS Dearborn ave.
nue.. which were found 10 be handsomely
furnished. Nothing is known Of her com
panion beyond the fact that she went out
with him Sunday evening. and that they
visited an opium den, where she smoked
pipe after pipe Of the deadly drug, with the
result a. stated Her companion disap-
peared.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
POETR Y.
THE LOUISE BONNET.

\ girl may be both young and fair,
4 sweet and winning creature;
She may have hair of golden hue
And loveliness of feature;
She NAV be dressed in silk attire
OF such ! write my sonnet;
But to be perfect she must wear
A pretty Louise bonnet.
Satin its strings, modest its plume,
A brim of broad dimensions
Thus should the bonnet fairly match
Its wearer's sweet pretensions;
And when she shines with all her charms
Casting their glow upon it,
Our senses are at once bewitched
BY this swell Louise bonnet.
Although lady may be plain
Not pretty as TO feature
Her hair bright red, her eyes pale green
In fact homeiy creature;
Yet, if her bonnet is the style,
The ladies. dear, they're human,)
VIII all exclaim in quick accord,
"0h what a charming woman
We see brigh. bonnets here and there
Pop out like sweet spring flowers;
Well. they combine the lace and gold,
These dainty hands Of ours;
And, husbands, would you have on earth
The happieSt woman on it?
Take home with you some pleasant eve
4 stylish Louise bonnet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
APRIL.

Well, April. tickle lass. you're here,
With muddy shoe and cap of snow,
With now a smile and now tear,
With first q kiss and then blow.
You come with saucy flap Of skirt,
With pout of lip and roguish eye
That mark you. April. for tiirt
Who offers love but to deny.
But then. dear April, we forgive
The follies of your wantOn way
You tend the flowers while you live,
And, dying. give them all to May.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
Car Wheels.

"There are more than 100000 iron
car wheels in use on American railroads"
said the master mechanic Of one Of the
trunk lines, "and it requires about 525
pounds of pig iron to make one wheel.
About l,259,0Q0 wheels are. worn out
every year, and the same number Of new
mes must be made to take their places.
The iron men are called upon for only a
small proportion of the 3l2,50O tons Of
material required for these new wheels
however, for nearly 100000 tons are sup
piled by the worn-out wheels themselves.
Formerly the life of a car wheel was es-
tmated at eight years, but the reduction
of the railroads generally to the standard
guage, and the improvements in loading
and unloading facilities, have materially
decreased the length Of service that n
wheel may be depended on to perform.
The uniformity in guage keeps cars in
more continuous use, while the decrease
in the time of loading and unloading en-
ables them to be put to more active SER
vice. These figures do not include the
wheels on palace coaches. The wheels
on that grade are now made almost ex-
clusively of paper. They are as service
able as iron, and combine lightness with
strength, great dcsideratum where
speed and economy in motive power are
of paramount importance"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES,

WE have in stock and will keep during I,s tns
School Supplies. such as Copy Books, States
Hemp Satches. Leather Bags and everything
pertaining to the School Sundriess. business.
NE Shall have at all times full line OF ths
books used in the Public Schools TO sell at the
State Contract price for the Cash. Any DOCKS
not in stock furnished in few days
sent 2 Iss5. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22

TUST received, full line Of Toilet Articles
q including fine Hair Brushes, Nail Brushes
Shaving Brushes Baby Brushes and Baby Rat
tles--all of which we are selling low.
We have now Il livestock of Round Bar Bar
ber Soap, at &c per cake.
Soaps We have now fine lot of Soaps
Glycerne, Cuticura, Oriental Sweet Briar,
Glenn's Sulpher, Carbolic Disinfectant and Toi-
let, Bee, Bath and Tar-which we are selling at
the very lowest prices.
We have on hand full line of Patent Med
icnes-Phenol Sodique, Seth Anolds Cough
Cure Larabee's Ointment, Cannons Bitters,
Bromo, Chloro-A Alum, Pisos Catarrh Cure. Cam
phor Ice, Glycerine, Ammonia, Chlorate Pot
ash Tablets, Swiit's Specific, Sl.O0 per bottle
Speer's Wine-Port, Unfermented Grape Juice
and Claret.
In order TO compete with our competitors we
are now selling Camphor AT % cts. per pound.
Medicines Glasses and Tubes.
Fine lot of Florida Water at 25 cts. per bottle.
Dr. CHAS. +. PRATTS DRUG STORE.
April %, 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
TIE Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.

OFFERS to the people OF Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in q safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
n home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
D1REcroRs-N. 5. White, Henry b. Dayen'
mort J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, W. H.
+ Lewis. K. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. 5. w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles p. Wilson, John Ii. little, Jacob 3.
Melvin, +. G. w. Herr, .saac II. Strider.
y $. President.
H. B. DAVENPORT. .................... treasurer
Executive CoMMrrEE-N. S. White VIM.
II. T. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac ii. Strlder,
r. p. Chew. 5. W. Washington.
Local AGENTS. s.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Kearneysyille-J. c. Btner; Harper's Ferry
Chas +. Trail; Shepherdstown-J }. 5. Fleming
Dutfields-C. l.. Barnnart; CharleStown-
Washington & Alexander.
n-The Secretary will be found at the Com
pany's Office, Gibson Building, Courthouse
ward in CharlestOwn.
r A. ALEXANDER,
Feb 91 1SS Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22

/ have had Catarrh for years in its
worst form. Before / had used one bot
tie Of Ely's Cream Balm droppings into
my throat had ceased, pain and soreness
in my head was removed, as we'll as deaf
ness. 1t gives me immediate relief for
Cold in the head.-MRs. j. ID. HAGAR-
DORM, Union, \. Y. Price 80 cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
ATTRACTIONS.

Ii YOU want am extra Ham,
Call on W. 5. MERCHANT.
Ifv0u want q good Slice Ham,
Go TO W. s. MERCHANT.
Ify0u want good Dried Beet. .-
Go 20 w. $. MERCHANT.
Ifv0u want Alpha Roasted Coffee,
TO TO W. s. MERCHANT.
Ifvou want good tea and sugar cheap,
Go 90 W. 5. MERCHANT.
Ityol want fine Lard,
Go TO ". 5. MERCHANT.
II YOU want the best OF Fresh Meats ah1
Fresh and salt Fish,
Go to W. 5. MERCHANT.
llay IA. 1855.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22

Father" asked little Johnny, "why
is it that they always begin the legislative
session with prayers?' 81 don't know
my son." replied the father, "unless it is
TO sort o blind the eye Of the Lord %
what i tDe afoes the payt= Is eodtd-"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22

TNHE 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 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-0ven 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 My 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'
&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
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
For Sale.

A SECONDHAND Grover & Baker Sewing
- Mschins 20. seIe. 70! irio!In sI.9n on aRE1y u
SSA ~, yab St5 VS%sS SFESA1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
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 your roof 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. l6, 'S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
When yOl visit Washington stop az 'He
AMERICAN HOUSE.
Prr'a. Iretuc, Cor Scyspb Street,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
TERMS y PER DAY.

THE proprietors of this House the oldest
4 established Hotel in Washington, desire TO
call che attention of their patrons and the pub
he 90 the fact that the Hotel is and has been
the headquarters for West Nirsnians for over
halfa century The American is centrally
located in the business portion of the city, and
within "a short distance of an Public Buildings.
Churches and places of Amusement.
DUFFY S LEANNARDA.
November Do lSS3-ly. ProprietOrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-04-22
EI.Y'S
CREAM BALM

when applied by the
finger into the nostrils
will be absorbed, ef-
fectually cleansing
the head Of catarrhal
virus. causing healthy
secretions. II allays
inflammation, protects
the membrane of the
nasal passages from
additional colds, conf
pletely heals the sores
and restores sense Of
taste and smell.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-19

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July IA morning
paper has half column article which tries
to make it appear that the widow of Gen
Grant was in this city two months ago and
was successfully treated for tumor by a
German woman living on Dudley street A
United Press reporter Saturday morning
called at the house and had an interview
with this female doctor. She speaks very
broken English, and appears to have little
education. She said: i tell you about it.
Two months ago or more a lady came here
and said Sue lived in another city and that
her name was Grant She called on me
twice, coming each time alone in carriage,
Upon one occasion she remarked that if
had seen her husband he would not have
died She was dressed in deep mourning.
had heard so much of Gen. Grant that
thought it might be his wife, but | guess it
was not as she would not have come alone.
am almost sure it was not President
Grants wife.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-19

LONDON, July l9-Bitter complaints are
made by the Orangemen that the govern
meut is encouraging the Nationalist in dis
tricts where the tnlonlsts are not organized
The result is said to be that the Protestants
are t=rrorized by threats of coercion and
prescription. There is said to be panic
extending over a large area OF country in
the north The result OF the elections has
scarcely become known i'll these districts.
but trouble is feared when the news reaches
the Nationalist that their confidence in the
near approach of home rule has been mis-
placed The extremist faction has been
active in preparing the people for the re-
fusal of the English to heed the demand for
an Irish parliament, and representing this
as the last possible attempt at moral sua-
sion
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-19
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Plymouth Rock is said to be washing to
pieces
The National Encampment Of Odd Eel
lows will be held at Saratoga August II
to -
Several stores were burned Friday at
Bonaparte Iowa, entailing losses aggregat'
ing 10000
The iron ore shipments for the season
from Escanaba up to July Ii have been
5e4, l6s tons
The Dubuque Qowa) oatmeal mills were
swept away by fire Friday night The loss
reaches 100000
At Frisco, Kan, Friday morning, muir
| derer was overtaken by a pursuing party
and shot to death.
The stave factory of Syme Jones, at
Appleton, Wis, was swept away by fire
Friday creating loss of So, 900
Bradner Smith q CO.. paper mill, at
Rockton, Ills, operated by W. 7. Randall,
was destroyed by fire Friday evening, caus-
ing a loss of about $4,000.
Near Flat Ford, Ga, Thursday, Jake
Brasweil tcoloredl who had assaulted a u
year old girl, was banged by mob, who
riddled his body with bullets.
The Rev. Father I. A Nandry, in charge
of tie Catholic parish at Brainerd Mimi
was arrested Friday on a charge of adul-
terry, preferred by q divorced woman.
The Atlanta Defiance, the organ of tho
colored Republicans in Georgia, dominates
the Hon Robert T. Lincoln TO" president,
and Blanche X Biuca for vice esident,
in lsSS.
Seventy five persons who partook of
chicken salad at a tea party at Charleston,
Ills, Thursday night, were poisoned A
number of the victims are still in critical
condition
sam on Roland ami George Solomon were
aud George Harrison was hanged at Shreve-
| port, La All were Coiored, had been con-
yIctci of murder
y schooner containing picnic party vi
Manteo N. G. citizens, eapsized Thursday
| III Albemarie sound Three bodies have
been recovered but how lnai,y more per-
| ished is not known
Four cars OF the Forepaugh circus train
were wre he'd Friday morning at Nassel
borough, Me, several men being INJURED
and twenty live horses killed. Two men
are believed u lie under the wreck.
4 big turtle was caught near Lincoln
| parish, La, unl its he' was eat OF Three
| days later chi ken uni the heal and
was picking IT, when the jaws snapped,
| caught the chicken, and kieI 1t outright
Judge ]. IL West, secretary of the Da-
kota railway commissioners, says North Da-
| kota will not harvest one half "a much wheat
As she did last year. even II The most favor
able condition of weather continues the
rest of the season
| Mrs. fhlig, daughter OF Ex-Governor
| Young Of Wisconsin, who mysteriousIy
| left her home at Milwaukee some time ago
was found Wednesday at Minneapolis,
| MINI in a haIf-la ed condition, and Thurs
day night left for home, accompanied by
her mother end other friends
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-19
Inyal,d's Hotel and Surgical Institute.

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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-19
ID. MT. CORBETT

ATroRNEY ATLAW. Solicitor in hsreery M
II Notary Public Abstracts Mans ard rnllrr
tions. Office Bnfo r. E'nct 2d avenue owe,
Baker, Tcwrlry store rov-.7L,iiY
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-19

NELLsVILLE, Ohio, July l2-An upright
boiler in the boiler shop of Joseph Fassett,
On Second street, let 90 Saturday morning
at 80 O'Clock with terrific force, wreckiug
the entire building. Through miracle
none OF the employees were injured Adj
joining the boiler house is the residence OF
Mrs Maggie briSculi, whose two little girls
Clara, aged ), aud Mary, aged 3 were
playing IN the yard, When the explosion
&C urred the children were caught aud held
fast by the falling huildnS while the scald
Ing steam poured over them Clara wa
dead when taken from the ruins, her body
having been literally cooked, and Mary was
terribly scaldei and can not recover. III.
boiler. weighing ton, was blown through
the roof and buried in back yard SO feet
distant.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-19

LONDON, July IA crank signing him
self james Junior recently wrote a letter
to the queen, couched in the most affection
ate terms, offering her ma iesty his hand in
marriage The epistie of this would bs con
sort commenced with the words Ny be-
loved Victoria, and was signed y our low
iu5 husband The crank called at " indsor
castle Friday for an answer to his proposal,
and upon making known his mission WIS
Immediately handed over to the police wh1
conveyed him to Il !unatlc asylum, where he
now laugushaS