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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
Terrible Eore1rnrnfnns.

Cough in the morning, hurried or diff
cult breathing, raising phlegm, tightness in
the chest, quickened pulse, chilliness in the
evening or sweats at night, all or any Of
these things are the first stages Of consump-
ton. Acker's English Cough Remedy will
cure these fearful symptoms, and Is sold
under a positive guarantee by G. Frank
JOnes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09

The Charlestown FREE PRESS is a mighty
good paper, but we don't think that is a
good reason why any one should week after
week carry of our copy Of it unbeknown
to US Brother Gallaher, if you know who
the friend IS that takes it from our desk
weekly, please send him the paper and
charge it to us.-Shepherdstolen Rsgistsr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
R. A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance iu 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.
DrrrcroEs-N. s. White. Henry b. Daven-
mort. j. Garland Hurst. John w. Rider w. II.
IL. Lewis r. Preston Chew Wm. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. S. W. Washington, James Logic
Charles p Wilson, John II. little Jacob s.
Melvin. II. o. w. Herr, isaac III. Strider.
COL R. p. CHEW,........................President
ILL., b. DAVENPORT. ............ ......... Treasurer
Exrcurlvr CowIrrEE-N. s. White, VIM
II. T. Lewis Eugene Baker Isaac III. Strder
R. T.. Chew. :. W. Washington
Lo.,L .-Middleway-J. G.. Shirley
Hauers Ferry-Chas. Z. Trail Shepherds
town. $ Fleming Dufields-C. L.Barnhat
Washington G Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09

Between the man who wants and the man
who doesn't want his name in the paper,
the daily hustle OF the reporter is not a
peaceful one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

THE public is respectfully informed that ]
i ann now prepared 20 furnish plants OF all
standard varieties foryegetable gardens, such as
CABBAGE, TOMATO. PEPPER, EGG, LEI
TUCE SAGE. eau ULlFLOWER &C,
ALSO SWEET POTATO SEIS,
at the EAGLE Avenue Gardens, west of Mt
Paryon and at my Town Branch on Liberty
street. adjoining the residence of Hon. Jas. NJ
Mason. A share of the public patronage Will
bee thankfully received.
ru-Fresh Vegetables i'm season.
ApriI 1856. E.J. WILLIAMS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
NEW MILLINERY.
Mrs. MARY E. DAVIS has been to Balti-
M more and returned with the
STYLES OF MILLINERY,

and will be prepared to execute all work in
her line at short notice and with her proyerb-
ial good taste. The ladies are respectfully in
vited TO give her a call.
NTo,-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
.9.WiStGEe.

THE report that propose leaving Charles
i town is unfounded. l expect to remain
here and will pursue my vocation of Watch
and Clock Repairerat my rooms OPPOSITE" Carter
House, Lee Hall Building, upstairs, and So
licit the continued patronage of the people.
Sent. Is 1887. L. BROWNOL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
Farmers.
Barber Shop.

YNHE room one door West of DR.. Schaeiier's
/ residence has been reiitted and handsomely
furnished with improved Chairs, &c, and Will
be conducted by Samuel Brown Customers
are assured of cleanliness in all the appoint
mentS, and comfortable prompt and courteous
attention. SAMUEL BROWN
AuruSt 9S 1884
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
Farms Wanted.

DARTIES having improved or unimproyed
i FARMING LANDS for Sale in jefferson
County and other Counties of the Valley OF
Virginia will do well to communicate with me,
as l have inquiry for such lands II held at
reasonable prices. -.-.-.-.-
BUSHROD C. WASHINGTON.
Lock Box 49, Charlestown, jeff. Co., w. Va
Feb. >, 1SSS-lyr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
To Physicians.

WE have in stock the following Maltne
w plain, Maltine with the Hypophosphates,
Maltiue with PepSin and Pancreatine, Liquid
Peptonoids with Cocoa, Peptonized Cod Liver
oil and Milk, Peptonoids, Iron and Wine and
Liquid Peptonods.
Nov. "a. 1857. AISQUIIH x co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
WASHINGTON and ALEXANDER,
Insurance Agency,
Office Gibson Building Charlestown.
ESTABLISHED IN 1870
Representing the following Companies:
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company.
rTNA or APTEOpn

Fire Insurance Company.
ETNA, OF HARTFORD,
the largest and most popular Co. in America.
Hartford Life and Annuity of Hartford
Equitable Life Assurance Society Of U. 5.
Mutual Life Insurance Co., of n. y.
Phoenix, of Hartford.
Continental. of New York.
Peabody of Wheeling.
German, of Wheeling.
Jefferson, of Wheeling.
Liverpool and London and Globe, of England,
the largest foreign Company doing business in
America.
AGENTS.
j. =. FLEMING, Shepherdst0wn
q. l.. BARNHABr, Duttields;
JAS. W. LEAGUE Middleway.
CHAS. III. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry.
A sworn statement of the conditions of all
Foreign Insurance Companies represented in
this Agency viii DE found at the Clerks Office,
in compliance with State laws. All losses
promptly adjusted and paid at our office.
Respectfully.
WASHINGTON 81 ALEXANDER,
February - 1SSS. Agents
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W'OOL W:G.N'TED.
.TTSt ReCeiUed.

- G.. SHOULDERS, No. > Mackerel, S. c..
- Hams, Fresh Bologna Sausage, Crockery
and numerous other things essential TO good
living and comfortable housekeeping.
Sent 10 1857. W. :. MERCHANT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
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 yOurroofthe 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, IS.
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Surveying and COnveyancing

I WILL survey anywhere, promptly and at
short tnotice-accuracy guaranteed. Special
attention paid in connection herewith to DRAW
ING DEEDS or any embellishments OF Writing.
.O.-Cbarlestown, Jefferson Co., w. Va.
Dec 1877. S.HOWELL BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-08-09
For Sale.

OBILLIARD Tables and one Pool Table-all
> Collins make-for sale low. One of them
nearly new. Apply to
+. B. SOUDERS,
July 8. 1884. Jefferson Building.
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DRCT. RICHARDSON
- PHTSICLtN &c SURGEON
rt..t...-. r-rrr CaH.g beH IuguHG.
April a l,-l
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Sa1irgiuia free gress.
AMgMst Q, 1888.
W. " B. GALLAHER, Editor.

C1arlesto cm,Je6erson County, West Va
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Looking Down from High Places.

A determined faced, fine looking man was looking up where a thirteen story building seems to pierce the clouds. After standing and staring for some minutes he turned to the Stroller: "All the money ill Chicago would not hire mo to stand upon that corner up there where I've often seen the men perched with the utmost confidence. 1 would not dare to trust myself. I was in the army-in the army-in many hot engagement. Men were shot down on each side and in front of me- l was wounded numerous times, and I never knew what fear was. Yet, whenever I look from any immense eminence I feel an almost uncomfortable impulse to pitch my self headlong below.
 "One night with others occupied O sixth story window on Clark street. We were viewing procession. was sitting on the window sill, my feet resting on sign. I felt the desperate desire coming over me, and it was by sheer force l threw myself headlong back into the room. I congratulated myself upon narrow escape. I imagine there are many who meet death by falling from win dows, and whose tragic end IS reported as by accident or intoxication, who, you might say, perforce commit suicide. ."-Chicago Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
FOR LAW AND ORDER.
Wholesale Arrest of Saloon Keepers and
 Abandoned Women at Elkhart.

Wholesale Arrest of Saloon Keepers and
 Abandoned Women at Elkhart.
 ELKHART, Ind, Dec. I7.-The county sheriff, Saturday, arrested every saloon keeper, every gambler and every abandoned woman in the city, as well as several drug store propTietors, who are likewise charged with violation of the law. detective has been working here under the Law and Order league, and the raid has stirred everything up from the bottom. The mayor called public meeting for Saturday night, to take further measures for relief from lawlessness and the Law and Order league charges in circular that the entire city police is acting in conjunction with the disreputable element.
 At the public meeting there was a large attendance, and most intense interest mani fest. The mayor occupied the chair, and ad- dresses were delivered by all the clergymen in the city and others. Resolutions iQdorsing the sentiment of the meeting were passed. An effort had been made by the saloon men to pack the house, and considerable disturb ence was attempted throughout the meeting, but the effort to break up the meeting failed, though the saloon element succeeded in getting speakers forward to advocate their cause. Several sharp passages took place be- tween them and the Law and Order speakers.
 The saloon men say they will fight the Law and Order league to the utmost, and mem bers of the latter say they will carry through every prosecution they have begun, and that they have but opened the battle
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
CABINET RUMORS.
A Report That Senator Plat& May Be
 Secretary of the Navy.


 Secretary of the Navy.
 INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 17.-Said prominent Republican who claimed to know: Mir Mor- ton went away from here somewhat disap- pointed, but not seriously so He expected that he could induce Gen. Harrison to make Tom Platt secretary of the treasury, but this he could not do. Gen. Harrison frankly told him that he had promised tho treasury port folio to Senator Allison, who had accepted 1t, and that at any rate he had made up his mind not to give t0 New York the secretary of rhe treasury for the reason that he had received 50 many protests from leading Republicans all over the country, who comp,ain t!at cr account of New York having this otii:a unier past administrations New York merchants nave been favored by being able to get ttie;r iin- ported goods for less n1e key than other merchants-in short, that Net Yt,,.31 i.,lport- CTS had been given the advaa-G:: ut ..A !er- valuation of their goods. The ca53%5a :, at while former secretaries Of the tTe4..t. v ve not openly sanctioned this t!:ey l., T !.r-r- mitted it and said nothing.
 "Gen. Harrison told Mr. Morton, no. ever. that he could make his friend PIatt l off r of the navy portfolio, with request that ho forward his answer within two weeks, or not later than Jan. 15. I do not think there is any doubt but he will accept"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
MURDERED BY HIS SON.
A Trivial Disagreement Leads to Terri
 ble Tragedy.

A Trivial Disagreement Leads to a Terri
 bIe Tragedy.
 CLEAN, N. Y., Doc. 17.-Murder was com mitted Saturday night ill the town of Hins- dale, seven miles from this city. The house where the crime occurred is situated in the Cattaraugus hills, three miles from tho vil- lage of Hinsdale. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Lud- dington, their son Harvey, aged 15 years and several small ct kildren sat at the supper table about o'clock Saturday evening when Harvey and his father got into an alterca- tion as to whether millet was good food for chickens. The dispute grew warm, and finally the boy forbade the father threshing any more millet
 Upon the old man asserting that he would Harvey threw heavy chair across the table One of the rounds struck the parent a ter rife blow upon the left side of the head just above the ear and felled him to the floor. The chair was broken and Luddingtons s skull was fractured by the blow. He arose, whereat the boy began to kick him.
 Mrs. Luddington bound up her husbands head and started for the door, intending to send for doctor, when the boy forbade her and kicked her back into the room. The wounded man staggered down to the resi- dence of his mother, a short distance away, sat down upon @ sofa and fell into coma tose state, from which he never awoke He died at o'clock Sunday morning.
 Dr. Vincent, of Hinsdale, and Constable Bryant were notified and reached the house about midnight. The guilty boy did not at tempt to escape, but surrendered himself into the constable's custody. He had nothing to say and did not seem to realize what he had done
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
DEADLY FIRE WATER.
It Leads to the Death of Four Indians of
 the Sioux Tribe.

the Sioux Ir1De.
 CAMP POPLAR RIVER. M. T., Dec. TIA tragedy resulting in the death of four per sons and the fatal wounding of a fifth oc- cured at the Fort Peck Indian agency. For upward of a week Pretty Boy, one of the Yankton Sioux tribe, has been loaded with liquor. Agent Cowan attempted to discover Pretty Boys source of supply, but ln valn The Indian not only got all the whisky he wanted, but had some to spare, and this he distributed among the younger bucks at the agency. On Saturday Pretty Boy made murderous attack upon his squaw, seizing stick of fire wood he dealt the helpless creature blow on the head, which cut deep gash in the scalp and fractured her skull Not satisfied with this, he jumped upon the prostrate body of the squaw and made preparations to scalp her.
 By this time crowd of nearly 100 Indians had gathered around the couple In the crowd were a number of Indian police, who rushed upon Pretty Boy and dragged him from the body of the squaw. This so en- ragged Pretty Boy that, shaking off his cap tors he ran to his tepee and secured Win chester rife. He at once opened fire on the police, instantly killing two of them and fatally wour.Ling third He then pro- ceeded to where his squaw was lying and, placing the muzzle of the rifle between her lips, fired four shots. This done he attempted to effect his escape, firing repeatedly at the Indians who were in pursuit of him. Find ing escape impossible he halted on the brow of a hill about mile from the agency, and, after severing the arteries in his wrist with his hunting knife, shot himself through the heart, dying instantly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
A Juvenile Burglar.

WALTHAM, Mass, Dec. 17.-Johnny Man ming, g years of age, broke into a store and began to rifle the till in @ leisurely manner. He was seen by man who knew he had no right to be in the store, and the police were notified. Chief Burleigh forced his way into the store and confronted the youngster, ask ing in loud tone what he was up to. The He coolly whipped out big revolver and 1eveled it at the chiefs breast There was a determined look in his eyes that showed he meant mischief, and the chief dropped to the floor. Before the boy could lower the weapon he was secured and the loaded revolver was snatched from his hand. It was the closest sall the chief ever had.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
It Was a Family Affair.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 17.-A special from Grand Coteau, La, says that two men were killed and several other persons injured dur ing shooting affray a short distance from that town. The shooting was the result of feud which has existed between members of the Higginbotham family. The parties were attending horse race when the shooting began. Thirty or forty shots were ex- changed A young man named Beard, who was acting as peacemaker, was shot and instantly killed Two of Munro Higgin- botham's sons were shot, and one of them died during the night. Two other persons were wounded, one of them being the mother of young Beard. At last accounts no arrests had been made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Night Air.

High medical authorities agree that the prejudice against might air" is an unfounded and unnecessary one. The best authority on consumption and other lung disorders holds that the air of London is never so good as it is after 10 p. m. It is but reasonable to as- sume, therefore, that the prevailing impress sion regarding the evils of sleeping in room whose windows admit this air of the night is e popular superstition unwarranted by facts Undoubtedly exposure to a draft Of outer air colder than that of the sleeping room is un- desirable. But fresh air, whether of the night or the day, can do no hurt, and as to night air, there is no other kind of air, in- doors or out, after nightfall, and the prejus dice is, to say the leasA silly one.-Pitts. burg Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
MAYOR KIRK MEANS BUSINESS.
He Declares There Will Be No Gambling
 in Syracuse While He Is Mayor.

He Declares There Will Be No Gambling
 in Syracuse While He Is Mayor.
 SYRACUSE, N. Y., Dec. 1.-The saloons and bar rooms of the hotels of Syracuse were closed by an order issued by Mayor William B. Kirk and promulgated by the chief of police from midnight on Saturday until o'clock yesterday afternoon. No beer wagons were allowed to deliver beer between the hours mentioned. Promptly at 1 o'clock, however, the doors of the saloons and bar rooms were thrown open and citizens were enabled to quench their thirst. Mayor Kirk has also ordered the police to close all gambling rooms, and to drive every gam bier out Of town The sporting fraternity, which has been driven out of other cities of central and western New York during the past six months, have swooped down upon Syracuse in swarms, and have been doing 8 thriving business here of late. Mayor Kirk has determined to break up the gambling dens. The gamblers declare that the crusade against them will blow over in a few days, but the mayor declares that no gambling rooms shall be opened during his administra- tioH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Killed with n Stnne.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17-Three little boys were playing foot ball at the foot of East Eighty seventh street on Sunday afternoon, Dec 9. Charlie Britton, aged 12, had got the ball, and two playmates were with him, Jacob Goldberry and Charles Reinwald As they were playing, large boy, John Lappe, appeared and wanted to join in the sport. The other little fellows demurred, whereupou young Lappe became enraged and attempted to snatch the ball away from them. Gold berg and Reinwald ran one way and Britton the other. Lappe followed the last named, and picking up large jagged stone threw it at him, the distance between them being less three feet. The stone hit Britton in the back of the head. Britton died from his injuries Saturday. Lappe was arrested.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Griffith for Commander.

a1 Thw GranG m1' Armv h Of 6urtTn roSoos was met yesterday by a reporter at the Grand Union Hotel In talking of Grand Army matters he said: Louis Griffith, dis trict attorney of Rensselaer, county and commander of Post G. L. Willard, 94, will be presented by the western delegates at the state encampment In February for state de- partment commander. have visited the posts in Utica, Oneida, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Oswego, Herkimer and Rome and they are unit. The west can always defeat the south in this state because we are solid. while the men here are divided. Louis Griffith will be the next state commander"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
Foraker Denies It.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 17.-A special to The Chicago Tribune says it may be announced on information that is the best that Governor Foraker has received the tender of the attor- ney generalship under the administration of President Harrison. He was offered the war department or the law department, selecting the latter on account of its being in the line ot his profession. He has not yet formally accepted the place, but will do so within 6 few days. By this arrangement ex-Governor Foster will be allowed free field for the senatorship year hence so far as the admin istration is able to arrange matters at this date. Governor Foraker said in regard to the above report: "There is no truth whatever in the statement"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
ass- : Boulangeris Ambition,

PARIS, Dec. TIA correspondent secured an extended interview with Gen. Boulanger at his hotel, and cables the result. The gen. eral frankly admits that he would like to bo president of France, and is confident that he will be some day. He denies that he is plot ting war or coup d'etat. He sees corrup- tion in the chamber of deputies and trouble in the senate. The formerhe would dissolve and the latter abolish. Half of France he says, is at his back in this movement to re- wise the French constitution. Gen. Sheridan was his ideal of a cavalry general. He also speaks enthusiastically of Gems. Sherman and Mcdowell, and other memories of his trip to the United States in 1881.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 17.-The little town of Messina is agitated over visit, after the manner of the "White Caps" from about 200 members of Farmers Alliance" B. F. Thompson, merchant, refused to agree to the alliance requirements and was boy cotted. Thompson, by way of retaliation, organized club of negro laborers, who were to demand higher wages from the farmers On Friday night POO men covered every cor. ner of the town and surrounded Thompsons house. They dug an open grave, then pinned crape on his door, and left a note warning him that he would be visited again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-17
No Use for Regulators.

CHICAGO, Dec 1.-Two weeks ago there began to appear in the newspapers tele- graphic reports as to the alleged doings of organized banditti, styling themselves "White Caps" in northern Ohio. A reporter of The Tribune was detailed to investigate the facts, if facts they were. The truth is that these "White Cap" stories are destitute of any foundation. It is the tendency of stories of this kind to become epidemic There is no doubt that in some parts of Indiana and in two or three Ohio counties, bordering on the river, there exists bands of self appointed regulators who choose too call themselves "White Caps" and who deal out rude variety of justice to horse thieves, gamblers and lewd women. But no such or ganizatons are to be found in northern Ohio and there is no use for them.