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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
Senator Tance on the rariG.


In reality, the bulk Of whatever dis
elimination there may be in the tariff law
is against the necessaries of life and in
favor of luxnries. A glance at the treas
ury reports of duties collected will satisfy
any one of his. In most WOODEN good,
the greater the cost the less the duty.
Iron and steel goods pay four to five
times as much duty as gold and silver
jewelry common spirits five to SIX time
as much as fine wines common cotto
goods twice as much as fancy straw goods
and furs. Common WOODEN goods pay
fifty per cent. more than silks and satlns,
whilst common window glass is taxed sly
times more than polished and siloereo
plate glass of the same size; a homely Il
lustration of this species Of iniquity may
be found in an ordinary 'chisky toddg.
The whisky of which it is the chief IN
gredent, is taxed in the neighborhood ol
400 per cent, the sugar which sweetens
it is taxed 50 per cent, and the nutmeg
which is grated upon it for hayoring Z.
free That is fair sample Of the dis
elimination of our tariff against luxures.
Nutmegs cannot be grown in the United
States; therefore tax on nutmegs would
protect nobody but would go straight into
the public treasury; therefore to that ex-
tent it obyiates the necessity Of taxing
some article which Is made or grown ii
The United States; therefore it stands ii
The way of some manufacturer; there
.ore the duty on nutmegs is repealed, and
pro tanto il is placed on salt, or trace
chains, or children's States, or some Other
item of prime necessity. Of all th'
wrongs contained in the existing tariff
here is not one more fragrant than tn,
admission of tropical luxuries free oi
duty in order to force the heavy taxation
Of the necessities of life There is n'
law, human or divine, under which it car
be justified either in policy or in morals.
1t is unjust to all; it is cruelty to the
poor. In the imposition Of income take
it is sometimes provided that the rate Is
increased as the net becomes larger, ano
in all cases, believe, the tax ceases whu
he income sinks below given point.
This is manifest discrimination against
he rich not reconcilable with strict JUS
ice but men forgive it on account of
its obvious humanity. But whoever
heard of any country, save free America,
bv any law save our Morrill, tariff, inyert-
iug the process and taxing the poor more
han the rich-increasing the rate as the
ability to pay is docreased-so that The
poor mans property becomes a crime ior
which his country punishes him will
pains and penalties and shoriens the al
lowance of his chidren's bread and di
minishes the warmth of their clothing
Let any honest man look at that tariff
and study its effects before he denies these
,hings. He will find all here stated to
be true, and based upon the official re
ports of the Treasury Department.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
BLOOD POISON.

Three years ago contracted blood poison.
applied to a physician at once and his treat
ment came near killing Inc. | employed an
old physician and then went to Kentucky.
then went to Hot Springs and remained two
months. but nothing seemed 10 cure me per-
manently, although temporary relief was
given me. My condition rev desperate and
applied to a mated quack, but | did otimprOye.
| then used preparation which was prescrib-
ed gratis" but il contained too much alcohol
and aggravated my suilerings. | then placed
myself under the treatment of Il noted Nash
willie physician and for Il time was benefited
but by fall returned home ruined man ply
sicaliy and financially, with but little prospects
of ever getting well. My money being ex-
hausted. 1 did not know what TO do. In May,
1850 my mother persuaded me 10 get a bottle
of b. b. B (made in Atlanta and did 50 to
gratify her. but To my utter astOnishment |
had not finished the first bottle before every
ulcer had been healed.
70 the present time have used five bottles
and have received more benefit than all the
rest combined and am satisfied that b. B..
B. is the most wonderful blood purifier ever
before known and | urge all afflicted young
men to try one single bottle and be convinced.
/ can truly say / think it the best medicine in
the world 4. L. HALLEEToN.
Macon. Ga. May !, 1SSG
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
Up,cdrd Eyes.

Although nonsense may be common ID
ultra fashionable circles, it is, neverthe-
less, often unique. At recent afternoon
tea observed that one fair maiden re-
mained persistently seated while the other
girls walked about a great deal and struck
pretty poses while in conversation with
the gentlemen. Somebody asked why
this attractive creature remained in her
chair.
Because she doesn't feel like standing"
was the reply.
"Oh, then, she is lame?'
"No, no. She has upward eyes"
"And what are ,hey?"
"Why she has discovered that her eyes
are exceedingly handsome when wide
open and looked down into, but when the
observer is on a level with them they are
not half so charming. 1t seems to be a
peculiarly of her orbs. So she sits down
all the while when on exhibition, so that
the fellows, as they stand before her III
conversation, must gaze down into hel
face and in so doing encounter her eye:
at their best"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Col. Victor Piollet of the Pennsylvania
legislature is an inveteratc grumbler.
Speaking recently about unjust taxation be
exclaimed why, only the other day ]
had to pay school tax and l haven't child
at school"
Said a gentleman to him the next day :
Colonel, heard your speech, and as / am q
plain-spoken man want 1" tell you that !
differ from you in one part of your argu-
ment."
The devil you do" said Col. Piollet,
"and what part was that?"
"You decried taxation without represen-
tation. You said you paid a school tax and
laln't a child in school. Now, | am in al
most the same situation, but l DON'T kick
/ pay poor tax aud l haven't a relative in
the poorhouse."
Those who we're present fairly shouted
with laughter"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
POETRY.
F4IHER'S CHILD.

Ny little girl tonight with childish glee,
Although her months had numbered not two
score,
Escaped her nurse. and at my study door
With tiny fingers rapping spoke TO me;
Though faint her words, / heard them trem-
bingly
Fail from her lips. as if the darkness bore
It's weight upon her: Fathers Child. No
more
| waited for, but straghtway willingly
! brought the sweet intruder into light
With happy laughter Even so some night
When. from the nursing earth escaped and free,
My soul shall try in her first infant flight
To seek Gods chamber, these two words shall
he
Those that will make Him ope his door to me.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

The Virginia Bible Society held its sew
enty fifth anniversary in Richmond March
29,h. The Richmond Christian 4drOcatc
says:
The Rev. A. w. Wilson, d. d, one of
the Bishops of the Southern Methodist
Church, made the address before the Socie-
". The audience was the choice Christian
people of the city-devout, cultured and
catholic.
The theme is hackneyed Literature is
loaded with masterp eces of 0ratory on the
Bible. 1t seemed easy "to bring forth
hings old" but vain to attempt new.
There might be defamation on certain trite
,>pccts of the Book. Expectation did not
ook for quarrying of uncovered material.
The Bishop went out into the virgin for
est of Caayeras redwoods The address
was a logging of giant thoughts He left
'he huge mass where it feli--hewing and
awing nothing, but passed on to ountouched
md towering monarchs.
We can now take in the exclamation of
Pierce thanking God that he had lived TO
lear the missionary cause set forth as Will
.ou presented il before a Kentucky Confer
nee. The Christian company nc Centen-
nv had in their hearts what Dr. Landrum
-ose in his place AMI expressed for himself
profound gratitude 10 God for the man
,nd the Profound, philosophic-
3D. uplifting"
The Hon. William Writ Henry, in pass.
ng forward to salute the Bishop. remarked
this writer where did be- come from ?"
And this wonder and value of the oraiion
and orator hy So distinguished a master Of
learned and persuasive speech wa the voice
# his class of high thinkers
Il IS within moderation TO say that the
occasion was epochal"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

For many years | have been afflicted with
Rheumatism combined with som" Kidney
Troubles Indigestion finally added to my
misery and soon became feeble and very ner-
vous and my whole system was prostratcd.
Several physicians were employed and numer-
Gus patent medicines resOrted o without ben
etit After seeing 50 many testimonials eXtol-
ling the wonderful merit of b. b., COM
menced Its use and the effect was like magic.
Rheumatic pains ceased, my Sidneys were re-
lieyed and my constitution improved al once.
and cheerfully recommend it TO Others who
may be similarly afflicted.
MIS- s TnMIINsnN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

CHARLOTTE y. G.. April p loo6.
After using b. B B. / unhe>iiatngly state
that il did more good for my Kidney Complaint
than all other remedies combined Its action
is speedy and cheeriully recommend it for
Kidney arrangements. J. B. CALLAHAN.
All who desire full information about the
cause and cure of Blood Poi>ons. Scroiula and
Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers Sores. Rhenma-
tism. Kidney Complaints Caarrh, etc can Sc
cure by mail, free a copy of our 32-page Illus
trated Book of Wonders filled with the most
wonderful and startling proof ever before
known. Address
BLOOD BALM CO..
Atlanta Ga.
For sale by C.. Frank Jones, Charlestown,
West Virginia.
May >, lSS7-lyr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

A Texas man met friend from the coun-
try on the street How do YOU come on?"
reclaimed che former. "When last heard
# YOU you had a lawsuit on hand with Tom
smith about fine horse. How did that
ud?r
Il won it. | completely got away with
rom. You see the justice was the most
ionest man in the world, so wrote him
iotc, asking him to accept the enclosed 50
ILL.,"
Il should think the judge would have
ulod aganst you for trying to bribe him"
$50 he would if had not been careful
o sign Tom Smiths name instead of my
own"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

There is some rivalry between Parkers-
burg, Wheeling, Huntington and Grafton,
o. to which shall be chosen for the contem-
plated Encampment Of the lst Regiment.
10 looks as if Parkersburg might get it
'robably offering more amp'e accommoda-
ions; besides, Senator Camden, with his
isual pubic spirit, is helping his townspeo-
pie 10 make a successful bid-ofers to con-
ribute $500 and other inducements. 1t is
expected there will be six hundred men in
the regimental camp.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Prof Hogan jumped from balloon last
week whilst at an altitude Of 10000 feet.
Ills umbrella shaped parachute did not open
immediately and h fell towards the earth
with lightning speed After the opening Of
IL, wings he descended slowly and landed
safely
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

In an articlcon tie relative speed Of Eng
lish and American railway trains the Chi
cago HeraH says "The fastest regular train
in America IS one on the B. & o which
makes the 40 miIes between Washington
and Baltimore in 50 minutes"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Dr. Francis Young, lately Of Harrison
ourg, who married Miss Amy Carey, Bal
dmore real estate mans daughter in Bad-
more yesterday week, was ARE ted for big
AMY last Friday on complaint Of his first
wife, Sarah V. Young whom he welded in
Kent Co., Nd, in 20.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

The Winchester Mcrs says "James b.
Russell, Esq, has been appointed one Of the
commissioners on the part Of Virginia in
The boundary line matter between Virginia
md West Virginia. This is most excel
lent appointment, as Mr. Russell thorough
ly understands the points at issue, and is
Nithal an active and intelligent gentleman"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

It j. estimated that the Southern people
will receive about s275, 100000 in payment
for their cotton crop, Of which amount
$3.50. .00O.OO will be surplus available for
reinyestmeBt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Ne No>> would enjoy your dinner
0ONe and are prevented By Dys-
pepsia, use Acker's DyspeTsia Tablets.
They are positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. % and 81 cents.
c. FRANK JOINS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

ON n and reliable MedicineSar are the best
wv todepcnd upon. Ackers Blood Ell
ixiF has been prescribed FOR years for allim-
puriiiesofiho Blood. IncveTy form Of Scrof.
ulous, Sypl.iliticor Mercurial diseases. tits
invaluable. For rheumatism, has no equal.
{. FkAAk JONES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
NOM't

NO,OSA tri1e with any Throat or
ASON Lung Disease. II you have
2 Cough OF Cold, or the children are
threatened with Croupor Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble. Il IS a positive cure
ard we guarantee it. Price 10 and 50c
C. FRANK JONES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Mr. William Grimes, brother Of the
wife Of Dr. Chas. + Russell, Of Sbarps-
burg, was killed near Westminster. Nd, a
few days ago by the running away Of bis
team Of horses. He leaves vile and four
children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

The Republicans Of this Congressional
district will as-emblein Convention at Fair
mont on the 10Th of May to elect two dele
gates and two alternates to the Chicago Con-
Yenlinn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

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 x DOOLEY
Apr. 10, s..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

The Frederick Ners says that Rev J. 0.
Knott will take passage on the steamer City
Of Richmond, Of the Inman line, for Liy-
erpool, on the % Of June.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
MOODY ~ sANkY Hymns-l. ,. 3. and 4.
aRgiStGke.

THE report that propose leaving Charles
i town is uulounded. | expect to remain
here aud 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.
Sept. 10. lSS7. T. BROWNOL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
Farmers.
Es0ybeI. Shop.
go Physicians.

WE have i'm stock the following: Maltine
W plain, Maltiue with the Hypophosphates,
Multine with Pep,in and Paucreaane, Liquid
Pcptonod> with Cocoa, Peptonized Cod Liver
Oil and Mi K. Peptonoids Iron and Wine, and
Liquid Pcutonoijs.
Nov 2l lNNl AISlllIH Y W.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Doctor Mary Walker has got her s25 a
month pension bill through the Senate. No.
t ing like persistence-an paniaiooas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Igids Arake for April greeis Us with
eighty pages oyeTfowiug with beautiful
pictures, delightful stories aud poems.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
Surveying and Conveyancing.

I WILL survey anywhere, promptly and at
short uotice-a accuracy guaranteed. Special
attention paid 10 connection therewitb to DRAW e
ING DEEDS or any otherinstruments of Writing
p O.-Chariestown, jefferson Co., W. Va
Dee. 3. 1877. : lowell BROWN.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-17

Dor
Than I'd
lllHR |
lf |
Daily Republican., 1888-09-17

HLsn" white, who forfeited his bail
bond In May last and len Alvan Allen,
his bOndsmau, IN the lureh, was cap
tuOeG in PhilsdelphiA yesterday By
Deputy Sheriff MoElwee, one of bis
csptora from whom he escaped before.
Toe officer In company with White
when he escaped was Sergeant MoVey
OF this city. MeElwee called Lieu,en.
ant George O wilkins TO bis aid and
they landed White in the South Dis.
triot station. McEl wee came down 10
wjlnlugton last evening, aud gettIDR
Whites bailbt nj, returned for his
prifoueT. who he will bring down this
KfIrnoon. Besides being noted gam
bier White 10 wanted here FIR commit.
ting highway robbery.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-17

wAsHIS GToS, Sept. 16.--A severe
raIn stoIm acc jmpAn ed by driving
Wind, prevailed here for two bcurs or
more this Aft rnoon. Tbs Storm vas
ESPECIALLY severe 10 the lower part Of
tho city aud q niiliAtore oy c'one TaRed
over 8 psth about two hundred feet
side, extending from the Smithsonian
IBstitbtien 10 the Botan cal Gardens At
the foot Of the Capitol. The Ttofs OF tbs
Fish Commission bulldiug and the Ma
tiObAl Museum we're partly torn of, the
plants, trees and Rreenhc uses Ia the
RotAnftAl Gardens were badly damaged
md number OF private houses In the
nelRhboThOod were unrooftd, An
AEnuhnR incident happened IN the yard
OF the Bhh Commission, where num-
Der Of sea turtles were kept. The cato
which confined them was blown down
and the solitary WAtClmhn In charge
had hard task In the rain driving
back the turtles, which took advantage
Of the opportunity to escape.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-17
Third EDITION.


WAsHIN 0ToN, Sept 10 "A Washing
son ,hyaieiAn, q friend ofSenatcr Beek's,
wuo prescribed for the Senator before
sha ia ter went TO Fort Monroe, gives
the following account OF his illnass:
t.Tbe Senator bad been unwsll for two
or three weeks, run down, in fact, BY
severe and coBtinutd labor. Finally he
suffered from intefoostal rheumatism
and there WAS somo heart failnre,
though nothing that indicated any Ian
mediate dAnL er-nothlnR organic. cd
vised bin 10 leave the city and rest
from the bard work of he session which
was accommodating upon him, and hGve
b atu nom u'm tnAs ht Is roauperAttFE.
Besides the numerous other Senatorial
duties that weighed upon him, Sem tor
Beck wss overloaded with the business
Of the Appropriation Con mlttee aud
had also In charge, Ne the Representa-
i've Democrat on the Finance Commit
Ter, the preparation Of the minority re-
port on the Tariff bill DO not con-
sic or his case any thibR tui o case OF
overs rk. He has bSen ct 1t nov
twenty years, and this sess'oa had
more to do than should lie put up0a any
one man.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-17


The Court OF 0ensEAl BesalDns ana
Peace aud Jail Delivery In and for New
Uastls Oounty convened ns 10 O'clock
ihiB morning with Chief Justice Come
eye and Associate Judge PAynteF ON
the bench. The names Of the grand
jury were called, aud after being sworn
they retired 10 their EO0m TO take action
on = number Of bills that were presented
" Them. Tbs nhmeH Of the general and
special turora we're called by Clerk
O10hFAn and al answered. John n.
Enoe waa sworn In ~ q court baillff.
The nama Of John @ Bimms, charged
With eatlinR TO support his wife, was
called three times, aud hs hs failed 20
answvn, hts bail bond amounting o
b5oo was declared forfeited.
l.. o. YAndegrlft, Esq, counsel for
George McAteer, charged with failure
20 support hts wife, moved that the case
Dc postponed anvil the EoVem Der term.
He said that MoAt,er w0rke at Ban
lerott'a mile AID supports bis children,
Ione OF whom has died and been buried
~ bin. he also claimed &c a reason
fUr the poatponoment that McAteaE IL
now sicf, and a. the wife has q good
isituation she IL not in used OF the
money. The Ohlef Justice sAid he was
willing to clutinus the oGae, 10 the de
fepdant woald give security to pay the
wife " per week until tea, aud Ms.
lVandegrlft said he would submit the
matter to his client and Gee whether he
would rather do this or try and prtpAre
for trial at this term,
Mr.. Vendearift afterwards Informed
the court that he would give hia aasweF
this aiterE Don, and that II the onhe Ia
ttieo u would suit hinl 10 take it up
next Wednesday q week
william 7. Lyman, Eaq vas on
motion OF j. Frank Ball, ESQ appoint
OF commissioner to hear testimony 90
tbe application OF Ruth Burroughs ior Q
divorce from William Burroughs,
On motion OF II n Ward, ESQ,
CHARLES n. ouitiO, Esq was hppoi lted
% hear testt mony 10 the oAhe Of Anua
NJ. Ooroish for q dlvoEns from Jones
Cornish.
A. IL So O'Clock the grand Jury came
IN aud made their reIGrns on several
bills which had been Bubmltted 20
them.
JAmes McNesby and Thomas Ryan.
indicted for keeping gambling honse,
stated that they v0uld be ready for
trial this Aiteruoon.
HAETlspn Roth veil, oolored, was ar
raianed and plesd guilty to an indict-
menI charging him with burglary and
larceny In breathing into and robbinR
the residence OF John E. Hatton Of 8
Knives, 6 forks and pepper box, on
June 16.
He alsO plead guilty to an indictment
charging him with the larceny Of 4
watch, pistol and several articles OF
clothing from james A. NeolAfn on ths
same day.
The neat was an indictment charRinR
him with an asrault with Intent to xiii
Cecilia MoolAtn, to which he pleaded
NOT guilty.
George Little, alias ''Rotten'' Wilson,
va atrAigned aud plead not guilty 70
Two indictments charging him with the
larceny OF q horse, wagon and Sc. Of
harness, the property OF James BAWdon.
IT., and James A Thomas.
Joseph Howard plead not guilty to
an Indictment charging him with The
larceny Of COAT aud vest, the property
of John H. Moore.
Az o'clock Court took rscesS until
3 O'Clock this afternoon.
Daily Republican., 1888-09-17
The pemcerarIe s,de SNOW.

A number OF ProLioitloniGti met on
Saturday afternoon, Of 2 O'Clock, In
Bay nAId's Building, to consult together
In reg ard 10 the pFopriety OF putting n
county tempeFR8os ticket In the held.
Mem bers OF the Oounty Com mittes were
pressht from seven hundreds Of the
county. Rev o. q. Buddias ton was
cal ed 70 the chair, W. II. Weeks was
elected secretary and @. W. Todd treas
urtr. A resolution 10 elect delegates
on Saturday next to Ciunty Convsn.
tion, to be held On Saturday, Septem Der
49, to form oouDty ticket, was viRor-
Ously opposed, but IS there wtre more
Democrats than Republicans at She
meeting the resolution was passed aud
the election for delegates vas ordered.