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The Evening post. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-29

81 shall escape YOU" she answered,
He smiled, and never left her for an
instant till the carriage came that was to
take her to prison quarters.
She leaned back in her chair and
closed her eyes. Half an hour after,
when he spoke to her, she did not
answer.
wake, Adelaide Clancy" he said,
touching her on the shoulder with his
hand. "You must come with me to
prison now"
Then he saw that she was dead. She
had taken subtle and quick poison,
almost with him looking at her, She
had escaped him truly.
To the day of his death he will not
forget that marble face.
Years after. Glen Lander married Lou
Putney. She had forgiven him long be.
fore, but he did not know it, for he had
never dared to ask II 80 soon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-01
APRIL FOOLS.
Practical Jokes Played Upon Each Other by
the Boys of Twenty Years Ago.

Written for the Sunday Journal
On of the railroads leading from St
Louis to Indianapolis, there was eighteen years
ago, telegraph operator who was naturally so
constitutionally green and unsophisticated that
he was continually the butt and sport of his
fellow-operaters and the wags generally. April
he received q telegraphic message as follows:
TERRE HAUTE, April l.
Miss l. e. Fant-Your trunk IS at your place.
A. GooDsELI.
Dir. Operator hunted the town for several
hours before he went back to the Office and re-
ported to his superior officer that Miss T.. E.
FAINT could not be found. That official, seeing
through the joke. told greeny he could find her
at the circus. As it so happened there was in
his town that day. circus, and thither greeny
went and remained until he found the original
He soon after quit the service, became groeers
clerk, and 10 now prosperous business man Of
Terrs Haute.
AS il paving the way for April /, there was in
Pittsburg Pa. during the winter and early
spring of 1547, repeated notices in the daily
papers that flying machine was being manu-
featured there, and that the trial trip would
come off on March %, at P. NJ, from the top Of
the Hand-street bridge Marca "a notice was
given that owing to unavoidable causes the trial
trip would have to be postponed one week. Az
If to prevent suspicion, April was never men
toned. The bridge named was over the Allie
gheny river, ana OF the top Of that bridge. which
was covered, was promenade or walkwav for
foot passengers. With the day and hour came
immense crowd Myriads of all ssSdS OF
boats, the windows and roofs of all adjacent
buildings rs well as both of the banks OF the
river for several squares were crowded. After
two hours OF impatient wAlting, there appeared
on the bridge promenade man euveloped in a
very large and flowing Spanish cloak That's
him. that's him. was the cry and q hearty
cheer arose from the mnlsituds as if TO encouv-
age the man IN his proposed aerial trip. Reach
ing the center Of the bridge be paused for q
moment, then opening bis cloak he let fy--a
goose Utterly disguised ths crowd dispersed,
but only active Intervention BY tha police saved
ths joker from the dueking he 50 richly de-
served Out Of the thousands present, it was
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-01

by porter was rushing with my bags, a
bseek ahead. Furthermore. my best clothing
nsayiy every cent had in the world II was
pecessary for me TO keep as close to him as pos
B:ole, for had no knowledge Of his character
Indeed, was already late for the vessel. While
passed the last note Of my tune was sung /
tried 70 look in the windows OF the big building
from which the music issued. could not; they
were TOO high. i ran 20 the door aud pounded
pm it. IL was opened by a negro. I asked him
Fho had been singing 10 there. He grinned and
paid, "A words eannot repeat and that gave ms
shock as severe "a any ever felt. that he sup-
there, bad RECALLED me. Ii Was@ jail
Was just la time 60 R@ aboard, and we
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-01
a. Sigu OF Decay.

Boston Advertlser.
bismarck is fast breaking upH says an OBJ
servant physician. II have read in the medical
papers that he has lately taken 10 sustaining
himself on brandy. That is bad sign When
a German at home ceases 20 be stimulated by
beer and has 10 drink alcohol his physician be
gins 40 think there is something serious the
matter with him. This. taken with the fact
that some Of his late speeches have been almost
fncoherent. makes mo believe that he is in dan
ger ok soon following his great master
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-01
YOU
APRIL FOOLS.

Out of the many present it was afterward
hard TO find ore wishing TO know how the tele-
Lirpa" was simply April fool spelled backward.
MoNTEzUMA. ind. VIM WOOSTER
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-01
DETAINED
TILL
IL O'CLOCK

By IL o'clock the crowd numbered several hun
dred. all anxious TO ne enlightened. Most of the
town business was suspended, and prompt at
the hour the piacard fell, leaving in fuiview an
other card as follows:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-01
for some time hard to get any to acknowledge
they had ever heard of the flying machine.

for some time hard to get any to acknowledge
they had ever heard of the flying machine.
Nigh on to half q century ago a rustic village
in central Ohio was enjoying its first railroad,
(now part of the Panhandle lines) as also its
first telegraph. OF the railroad. the curiosity
about its workings was we'll nign over before
the advent of the telegraph. about which the
wags enjoyed rich harvest in fooling the I'M.
initiated. One Wednesday, there came out in
the village paper, notice as follows:
TELEGRAPH.
As there has been much curiosity manifested by
the people of this place the workings the tele
graph those desiring to be informed invited to be
at the Commercial Hotel Saturday a. 10 o'clock,
A. M. LooF LIRPA
There had previously been some talk that an
Office was to be opened out at the hotel, and no
for moment thought of a SELL or that
Saturday was April L The time came, and
also large crowd, who found nailed on the
telegraph pole. half way MP, small box,
through which loop of wire WIS. passed
from the wire above. Leading bacls into the
yard, and over high close boarded fence, was
card whose only apparent use, was TO bold on
to the front of the box q pasteboard placard.
whereon IN large letters was inscribed:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
Personal.

Mr r. v Shirley has been quite sick but
is better
Mrs. Joliae is visiting her sister, Mrs
Col Cra.ghilI.
Miss Jessie Henkle has been visiting the
Misses Tomlinson.
Mrs. Cruger w. Smith, Of Clarksburg, is
visiting her parents here.
Gov. Z. w. Wilson visited his mother at
Harper's Ferry last week.
Mrs. Nina Zimmerman, Of Washington
City, is visiting Mrs. Fouke.
Ruling Elder Cleon Moore will represent
the Charlestown church at Presbytery.
Mr.. J. II. Beller, of Washington City,
visited relatives and friends in town last
week.
Mrs. Minnie Howell, and the little boy,
Beaudric, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Howell
Biz. Mason Albin Of this county, has
entered the employ Of the Independent Ice
Company of Washington City.
Rev. W. X. Marshall and wife were in
town last Friday. Mr. NJ. has gone to his
charge at ChIis,iausburg Va
Dr. G. g. Lippitt and family, of Clarke
county. Va, have been visiting the family
Of Dr. W. F. Lippitt, Of this place.
Mr.. Charles G.. skinner and family have
returned TO Jefferson after a residence in
Rockingham county of several years.
Miss Magma Moore, eldest daughter Of
Mr. Cleon Moore, has returned to her home
after a prolonged yisi, to friends in Balti-
more.
Mr. Robert s. Shirley has given up the
idea of going west, and is reading medicine
under Dr. Evans, of Middleway, prepare
tory 20 attending lectures next fall.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
Democratic Precinct Meetings,

At a meeting of the Democratic County
Executive Committee Ct Jefferson county,
held April 9th, 1883, to arrange for the Sc
lection of delegates to attend the Conven-
tion to be held at Grafton, May 9Th, 1888,
to choose three delegates TO the National
Convention, precinct meetings for such pur-
pose were authorized to be held at the yari-
Gus voting precincts of the county
on Saturday, april 18th, 1888,
at o'clock. p. M, except at Harpers Fer
~. where the meeting will be held at
o'clock, p. m One delegate to be elected
for every 100 votes, or fractional part there
of over fifty, cast for the Democratic candi-
date for Governor in 1884. Upon motion
the Secretary was directed to give copy Of
proceeding to county Democratic papers
for publication
JOHN T. COLSTON, Chairman.
j. :. MELVIN, Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Hon. Dan'l B. Lucas spoke on Daniel
O'Connell in the parlors of Mr. and Mrs.
Cabell at Washington last Friday evening.
Senator Daniel introduced him. Governor
Wilson, of West Virginia, and Hon. Ran
Tucker and wife were among the guests
who warmly congratulated Mr.. Lucas at the
close of his address, which consumed 2!
hours. Afterwards the resident alumni of
the University of Virginia formed an or
ganization with Senator Daniel of Virginia,
President and Mr.. Lucas madea few remarks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
North Kmo,ring.

Mr.. W. II. Morgan, merchant, Lake City,
Fla. was taken with a severe Cold, attended
with a distressing Cough and running into
Consumption in its first stages. He tried
many so-callel popular cough remedies and
steadily grew worse Was reduced in flesh,
had difficulty in breathing and was unable
to sleep Finally tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption and found immedl-
ate relief, and after using about half dozen
bottles found himself well and has had no
return Of the disease. No other remedy
can show so grand a record Of cures, as DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Guaranteed to do just what is claimed for
it.-Trial bottle free at c. Frank Jones
Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
CHURCH NOTES.

Sacrameutal service in the Presbyterian
Church on sunday morning
There will be a Sunday School Mass
Meeting in the Presbyterian Church this
Thursday afternoon.
Rev. r. Smi.hson, Presiding Elder, will
preach in the NJ E. Church, South, this
place, on Sunday 29th
Rev Dr. Henry Wilson, of New York,
viii preach 90 the colored people in St.
Philips Chapel INF, Thursday night at S
O'Clock.
Rev. Or. Henry Wilson, the Missioner
for the past ten days at Zion EpiscopaQ
Church. addressed The Young Peoples
Meeting at the Presbyterian Church at Z
O'Clock, ON sunday evening.
The Is, Quarterly meeting Tor Jefferson
Circuit. NJ. +. Church, South, will be held
April IS and %. and for Charlestown Sta
ton April % and30. The Presiding Elder,
Rev. Rumsey Smithson, is expected to be
present.
Rev Dr. Henry NJ White, OF Winches-
ter, viii preach the sermon at the opening
Of the Pre,bytery tonight Wednesday.
After the sermon the Presbytery Will pro-
coed to the election of Moderator and such
other business as Is usual.
The ch.drens meeting appointed ior
SUNDAY afternoon, and the usual sunday
night services IN the Presbyterian church
were omitted las, sunday to afford all an
opportunity to attend the mission in pro-
gress in the Episcopal church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay Co,
Iowa. tells the following remarkable story,
the truth of which is vouched for by the
residents of the town; "a am as years old,
have been troubled with kidney complaint
and lamcuess for many years; could not
dress myself without help. Now | am free
from All pain aud soreness, and am able 70
DO an NY own homework. owe my
thanks 10 Electric BitteTs for having re-
newed my youth, and removed completely
an disease and pain Try bottle, only
soc. at c. Frank Jones Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
THE SEASONS PRODUCTIONS.

In extending you cordial invitation to examine our
stock we wish inform you of the fact that purchased our
stock this under unusual advantages Being watchfu
of our patrons interests and having ample cash made
da by which enabled to sell goods this season at fully
IS per cent below their market value Our stock the largest
and varied that has been privilege to display
contains all that and novel of the seasons produc
tons in mems boys and chidren clothing Requesting your
early inspection of our great stock,
Respectfully Yours
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
DIED..

In Harper's Ferry, April 10, Miss FANNIE
MCDONALD, aged 81 years.
April 9th, 1888, Mrs. ISABEL BRANDE-
BURG, aged so years, II months and % days
Of Martinsburg.
At the residence of Mr. VIM. Kilmer, near
Bunker Hill, on April Sth, 1883, Mr.. WILLIAM
W0LFORD, aged So years
At the residence of his mother IN Martins
burg, April 4th, 1883, JAMES /. BATEMAN,
Oldest son of Mrs. Anna Bateman, aged % yrs.
AT Bellefontaine, Ohio, March IS 1888, JO-
SEPH A. CURRY, aged 60 years. The de-
ceased was formerly resident Of Harper's
EerrV
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
The Mission

The Mission. for ten days conducted in
Zion p. T.. Church. which has claimed the
attention of nearly the whole town regard
less of denominationL lines or previous
habits of church attendance, closed with
The exercises of Wednesday morning. The
church wa, crowded st all che night seryi-
ces: those during the day were remarkably
we'll attended, the prayer meetings at $50
A. N. particularly interesting and impress
siye. drawing large congregations. The
preaching was direct and earnest, appealing
20 the hearts ofthe hearers, whose attention
was ALWAYS directed To the hope set before
them. Frequent and earnest prayers were
au important feature of each occ aston; the
singing adding largely to the interest and
effect produced on the hearers-was led by
a choir made zap from the different church
es-the music being of an appropriate char
acter. The results of the Mission are re-
corded where mo- mortal eye may read them.
That deep and widespread impression has
been made is evident Denominational
barriers have been ignored to a remarkable
degree. tho interest Of all christians has
been awakened and the hearts of many
children of the world are touched. \ most
notable Indication of good is the many re-
quests for PRAYER that were made. 1t is
very certain that Or. Wilson, the Missioner,
has endeared himself greatly to the people
here by his afectionate interest in their
spiritual welfare, and there is good reason
to believe that his labors, by the divine
blessing, viii result I'm an abundant harvest
of immortal souls.
ON Sunday during the Mission meeting
was held in the afternoon for the benefit of
the children, attended 10y a large number of
both young aud DID, estimated as amount
ing to about a thousand in all. The service
was interesting and made especially attrac-
tive TO the little folks by some simple yet
striking illustrations Notwithstanding his
great fotce in the regular exercises Of the
Mission, the Dr. displays singular tact and
ability I'm iustructiug the children. Proba-
bis none of those present will ever forget
those sunday afternoon meetings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Barnum, the greatest on earth in the show
business, and UpdegraGs, the great store
keepers, have Joined hands for Saturday,
May 5, to give Hagerstown a gala day.
Barnum gives grand street parade and
Updegrafs giyea grand Summer Exhibition,
and the latter will distribute cart load of
presents to purchasers at their Store. The
of the Updegraiis in to-dayis
paper is worth reading.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
Lee Memorial association.

A meeting Of the Lee Memorial Associa-
ton will be held at the Court House in
Charlestown, on Friday, AprH 81 1888, at
II o'clock. a. m. full attendance request
ed. 4. Z. HOPKINS, President.
GEO. w. HAINEs, Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
TO the Public.

Presents for Boys and Children.-With
every suit bought from us we will give a
Base Ball Outfit. We can afford to give
the BOYS and children the Best and Finest
Made Clothing and Presents besides. And
above all, we guarantee our prices to be 30
per cent. lower than any and all others.
That's how we do business.
VIM. KAHN * Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
s,lckLen,s Alnfca SaLre.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt RheVm, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by {. Frank Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

A careful attention to the wants of our
customers a watchful eye on the markets ;
skill to plan and energy TO execute have
enabled us to gather together a stock Of
clothing that in style of finish and quality
of goods excels any collection of goods We
have ever offered to our customers.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

The dwelling house of Mrs. Mary Moore,
widow of the late S. S Moore and sister of
Col. J. Garland Hurst two miles north
of Charlestown, was destroyed by fire about
o'clock on Monday evening last the fire
caused by a defective kitchen chimney.
The household furniture was saved. Loss
estimated at $4,000 The building was
insured for 81 600 in Washington and Al
exander's agency. This old mansion was,
in the long ago, the residence of Mr.. Will
liam Moore and later of Miss Hannah
Hurst-both deceased many years-and was
the seat of hospitality as dispensed in the
old times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
vtdllfed.

IN 600 RAIL ROAD TIES, 7x7xSl,
DUsOUO delivered at switches OF on
main line of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad.
For f,rthlr particulars and price, apply to
JOHNSON & WEAVER,
March l, 1Sss-2m.a Front Royal, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
For MGyOr.

AIR EDITOR Please announce FOR the Of
vi flee of Mayor of Charestown our esteem
ed townsman Mr. GUSTAV BROWN. He is
public-spirited citizen, has served the town
in its Council for several terms, has been Chair
man of the Street Committee, and viii make
an efficient Mayor. MANY VOTERS.
April 5, 1855
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Our stock of boys and children's clothing
embraces all the latest novelties of the sea-
son and we are showing them in every i'm
aginable material. Prices lower than ever.
WIN. KAHN & Co.. Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

In gents furnishing goods and hats our
stock IS complete and contains all that will
be fashionable the coming season. We also
have large line Of boys shirt waists in
flannel and percale.
WIN. KAHN & Co, Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
JOURNAL.
Our Speech.
First-The Prices Lower.
Second-The Stock Larger.

Our business must this year the highest notch that hard
and hopeful work push it. You'll make money of
from this time forward than you have Prices lower
and sales brskr pull down the beam for the weghest
and busiest have entered You've tied with
carrying out this programme for means better and better
for you.
SPECIALLY order to show appreciation of the little
fellows have decided present to the purchaser of each
Child's Suit BASE BALL BAT and CAP.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Our venerable friend and fellow-citizen,
Mr.. Richard Timberlake, Outstanding in
the postoflice, about 10 o'clock on Monday
morning, was suddenly stricken with paral-
ysis. He was almost Immediately attended
by DR.. G. F. Mason. lie died at his home
between . and i O'Clock in the afternoon.
Mr.. Timberlake was a fine odd Virginia
gentleman" intelligent, courteous always,
kind, generous. He was one Of the four
surviving John Brown jurymen. Mr..
Timberlake was about so years of age, and
leaves widow, children and many relatives
to revere his memory and mourn their loss
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
House for Rent.

THE undersigned has for Rent in good con.
/ dition and partially new, One Brick
House, containing Nine Rooms and good
Kitchen, wood and coal cellars, large pantry,
cistern at back door and other convenience.
CommOdious hall.
Possession given April 1st 1855.
March /, ISIS. FAYETTE b. SOUDERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Birthday Cards, Visiting Cards and 500
boxes of Writing Paper. Ladies and Gents
Pocket Books at
c. FRANK JONES Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
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 if held at
reasonable prices. .o.-<.,-
Lock Box 50, Charlestown, JEFF. Co., W. Va.
Feb. ., 1S85.-lyr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

We want You to be well acquainted with our
boys and children's department this season.
We assure you that it is much better than it
has ever been before, both as to assortment and
low prices and we have not been ioreetiul of
the boys Well present to the purchaser of
each suit q Base Ball, Bat and Cap.
s. D. HIRsCHNIAN d Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
Horses for Sale.

I HAVE for sale several fine young Riding
Il and Driving Horses. Also one thorough
bred Jersey Bull, three years old.
GEO. PORTERFIELD.
April ,. ISSs-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

The RESOLUTIONS of the Democratic Meet
~b,pherjs,owu are in type, but una
s.n, deferred until next week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

Castor Oil zoe pit. grain Quinine Pills
Zoe. doz., Jamaica Ginger 65o. pint at
c.. FRANK JONES Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

senator's Faulkner and heuna ana NeP-
sentative Wilson will please accept ''''
.l.,ts .,- Documentary tayors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
For Rent.

DRICK DWELLING on Washington street,
ID yard in front, bath house, large cistern,
and brick stable. Possession given at once.
For terms apply 10 JACOB STARRY.
March %, lSS3-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19
LANDRETH,s SEEDS.

WE have just opened a fresh stock Of Ian
w dreths Seeds. Now and during the en-
tire season we will be prepared to furnish our
customers and the public everything they may
want in this line at the most reasonable prices.
Mar, Is. 's5. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

You'll save enough money by trading at
Hirschman's for your chldrens clothing, and
get Ball. Bat and Cap for the boys.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-04-19

vr. Gustav Browns Ice Cream far'o''
.-. now open for the season.