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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

The Charlestown FREE PRESS completed
its seyenty-eighth year last week. The queer
thinr out The FREE PRESS is that it
&c, yiyacious as it grows older. Long
ms wave l-StepherdstOlea Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

THE VIRGINIA FREE PRESS, of Charles
town, the oldest and one of the best papers
in the State, has Just entered upon its 18th
year Long may it prosper.-Noorefeld Er-
0qiucr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

The legislative committee which has been
in session since May last considering the
contested election case for G0vernorof West
Virginia heard the last of the contested
votes on Monday. and decided that Judge
Fleming, democrat, has made net gain of
324 votes, which gives him majority over
Gen. Golf, republican, Of two hundred and
fourteen. The Legislature viii soon con
Yene and viii, doubtless, ratify the judg
ment Of the commi,te. PA isn't much, bat,
twill do There we're $500 contested votes
We don't think the majority Of the COM
mittee is amenable 90 the charge Of Perni-
eious partizanship, but that it eudeayorei
to get At the fsets-snd got there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

The President and Cabinet have reached
the conclusion that there is no need OF an
extra session Of congress, therefore there
will not be a call
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

John L. Sullivan, the pugiiist, i'm re-
Gently published letter indicates his viii
lingness to run for congress. lie claim,
TO be a pretty fair spokesman, therefor,
could tirelessly represent the Hub. Tie
thinks he can knock out his opponent ON the
first round and doesn't hesitate to affirm
that be can catch the Speakers eye and get
the attention of the House whenever DE
wants to-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

The publishers of S. Nicholas announce
that that popular children's magazine is to
be enlarged, beginning with the new vol
ume, which opens with November, 1889, aud
that a new and clearer type will be adopted.
Four important serial stories by four we'll
known American authors will be given dur
ing the coming year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

Old Ocean was on a rampage Tuesday
Lower New York city and Norfolk were
flooded. Atlantic City cut of, Cape May
surrounded, Couey Island almost desolated
Staten Island inundated, Ocean Grove sub
merged and Vineyard Haven isolated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

Secretary Bussey has declined TO grant O
pension 20 a soldier who hurt his thumb i'm
a fight with a comrade, on the ground that
the injury was not received in the line of
duty. If he had stubbed his toe i'm coming
up to the scratch with a Confederate it
would have been all right.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

We must adhere to the loug-standing
newspaper rule TO pay no attention TO anon
ymous communications. Certainly persons
competent TO write at all know how to sub
scribe their own names-not for pubGca
ton, bat 10 give us some assurance that the
same is a responsible one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

The New York Herald says There Is
nothing in this cold world quite so inspiring
and beautiful as the promises and patriot.
ism of the Republican party i'm full blossom.
When it comes to practicing what it preach
es there seems TO be a defect somewhere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12
Braddock ristilIery,

Cumberland, Nd, August r.. lssS.
Having been under assignment as United
States storekeepers and gaugers az the Brad
dock distillery of James Clark while in opera
ton, we hereby certify that in the manuiac-
turc Of the Braddock Pure Rye Whiskey only
rye and barley malt are used. Respectfully
j. J.. WILLARD,
J.. H. TRooK.
JOHS H. IoUNG,
Z. ILLS.
L. s. Storekcepes and Gaugcr,
Cumberland. Md. Aug. -. 1883.
Jenei CLARK q Co.. DitHes &C., Cumberland -
GENTLEMEN-FO several years past we have
used your whskeys In our practice 20 the ex-
clusiOn Of all Others. Repeat ed trials Of your
Matted Rye and Barley Malt Whiskeys have
convinced us that they are the purest aud most
uniformly reliable goods that we can find for
our sick. Yours truly,
Tmos NJ. HEALY. NJ ID.
w. w. WILEY. NJ ID.
NJ. A. r. +. CARR, NJ. ID.
G. ii. OHR, NJ. ID.
Dr. T. X Goldsborough. well-known ply
stefan Of Washington, d. G., writes
Oakland. Nd, August If, 1855.
Mc'w5 james ClGrt d Co., CinaJcriand. Nd
Gentlemen take pleasure in saying that
regard your Braddock Whiskey as a fine and
excellent article, and cheerfully recommend 10
for medicinal use.
Very truly yours
T.. H. GoLDsB0RoUGH, NJ. d.
Winchester. Va, Aug. TO- 1855.
.Jamcs Clarke q o., Cumberland. Nd
Dear Sirs-I have frequently used IN my
practice here your BraddOck Pure Rye and
Barley Malt Whiskeys / believe them b be
perfectly pure and free from ali adulteratons.
Yours truly, w. 7. McGCEE, VI. D.
July Is. iSs9-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

Did you read what the Prominent Physi-
clans have % say about the Braddock Pure
Rye lfuot do So at once, and ask your deal
er for IT, il Is the best.
JAMES CLARKE & Co, Dlstillers,
Cumberland, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

The Wayne Nars to-day enters upon its
sixteenth year We always open the Ners
with the expectation of finding something
good in it and are not disappointed. 1t Is
an able paper, thoroughly democratic and
at times exceedingly Puugent in its para
praphs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that will execute ne
above decree al my office in CharlestOWn, W.
Va. on the 18th day Of September, 1883.
Owen under my hand this 18th day Of August
1850 CLEON MOORE, COmr.
Aug. %, 1Ss9-4t. +. F. fee, sl0.5l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

Dear Judge Fleming Have you forgot
ten what your law books say about the per
son who receives stolen goods.-Nlte Jour
nal
Of course he hasn't; and probably he
never thinks of Mr. Rutherford b. Haye,
without having his memory refreshed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

The Wheeling Latel'igmcsr Rep says;
Nothing less than a miracle can elect Gen.
Malone Governor of Virginia"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

7 AW SCHOOL
IL WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY,
LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA.
CHARLES 4. GRAVES NJ \. b. l., Prof OF
Common and Statute Law.
JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER Ii. D., Frof
of Equity and Commercial Law. and Of
Constitutional and international Law.
TnitiOn and fees SIS o. for session Of nine
months commencing September 18th
Apply for catalogue and circular.
July IS lSS9-St
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12
PUBLIC SALE.

PURSUANT to a decree of the Circuit Court
i of Jefferson County, West Va, rendered on
the 18th day of June, 1889, in the Chancery
Cause of John W. Clipp vs.. 5. Mason ClipP IS
admir- ct al, the undersigned Special Commas
sioners will offer for sale at public auction
On Tuesday, the 24th day Of September, 1889,
in front of the Court House in Charlestown,
W. Va, the farm of the late Joshua Clipp. sit
uate on the east side of the Shenandoah River,
in Jefferson County, West Va, containing
2iD ACRES, 2 R'DS, 8PERcHES
of land. Said land adioins the lands of John
Myers, John A. Clipp, Henry Castleman heirs
and Others
This farm lies on good county road about
two miles east of Myers Ford on the Shenan-
doah River and is improved by comfortable
Log and Frame Dwelling House
containing five rooms with necessary out
buildings, including Stable, Corn House and
Spring House. The farm is finely watered.
There is a thrifty young apple orchard in
bearing, and other fruit on the land. The land
is finely adapted to the cultivation Of fruit, es-
pecially peaches.
About 100 acres of the land is cleared and
under fair fencing. balance in timber consist
ing of Chestnut. Oak and Pine.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-thrd of the pur-
chase money in cash, and the residue in two
equal annual payments to be evidenced by
the bonds of the purchaser, bearing interest
from the day of sale and secured by lien On
the land. Possession given April LIST, 1890
The purchaser TO have the one-third of the
wheat grown this fall and TO pay for one-third
of fertilizer used on same.
FRANK BECKWITH,
GEO. BAYLOR,
Special Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court, Jefferson
County, West Va
hereby certify that Frank Beckwth, one Of
the Special Commissioners in the above named
cause, has given bond as required by law and
in accordance with decree therein. Given I'M
der my hand this Goth day of August 1880
I. w. LATIMER. Clerk.
Aug. %, 1SS9--4t. Free Press fee, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12
JULIUSC.HOLMES
Late Superintendent Of Repairs of Public
Buildings,
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia.
Inow offer my services again as
Architect and Builder,
as well as General
Contractor or Superintendent

for all classes Of building, and Repair work
neatly and promptly done. Plans and Specii.
cation and estimates furnished upon applca-
ton. My aim shall be to give you work equal
to the best in the United States in material
and workmanship. l defy any city mechanic
to beat il in workmanship or in time of COM
ple..on.
My past experience in the erection Of the
following large buildings attest my ability as
Builder and Contractor; Oakland Hotel, Il.
q o., Lursy Inn, 5. V. r. r. Roanoke Hotel
and Union Passenger Station. Roanoke Va,
and all the stations on the Shenandoah Valley
r. r. and the handsome station for the Nor
folk and Western r. r. at Norfolk, Green's lIo-
tel at Harpers Ferry HarrisOnburg Court
House, Rockingham county, Va, the b. o.
stations at Charlestown and Grafton and other
points of the road all were done under my SUI
peryison-as well as numerous buildings erect
ed here plans and specifications of which fur
nish to the satisfaction of all parties. SO IL
you want a frst.class building according 10
modern style of architecture, with the best
seasoned material and frstclass work, with
interior finish ceilings or side walls IN any de-
sign in soft or hard wood, | can do IL at less
cost and shorter time than any city builder can
do il for you. So whatever class of work you
want done in rough or fine or extra line shall
have the same care-shall be done 10 your en-
tire satisfaction But bear in mind that will
give you iirst-cass material free OF any defects,
with frst-class woTkmen who understand their
work at a moderate cost and as low as IL can
be done anywhere. My motto shall be 10 give
satisfaction to all who employ me, whatever
grade Of work you want, prices will be an eyi-
dence. Old buildings will be altered 10 any
modern design Of architecture you may desire
so il You purpose TO build or make alterations
or repairs and you want it done in workman
like manner, give me a call and you will save
money. My past experience Of "a years as a
builder and my experience of four years and
four days as the General Superintendent of Re
pairs of Public Buildings, will give you the
guarantee of having it done irst-olass in every
respect in the most approved style Of modern
architecture.
May 30, 1889. JULIUS c. HOLMES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

COAPS.-We have in store a large stock Of
y Toilet Soaps. We call special attention 70
our 10 and cent soaps. AIsQvITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

The Martinsburg Herald, referring to the
appointment Of Richard Patrick Henry
Staub, says
"Who says the Republicans don't take
care of their ex- Confederate friends
Ex-Coniederate Unless they be repub-
icans they are usually STYLED rebels,
TRAITORS" &c A change has come over
you since the republican ticket i'm Virgins
has been made up of three ex-Coutederates
The VIRGINIA FREE Press, published ~
Charlestowu, Jefferson county, has closed
the seventy eighth year Of its publication
During all of theseyears it has been known
as "The Old Family Journal" and it IS
worthy Of that name. It believes i'm the
dignity Of journalism and is itself good
example Of that dignity It is bright with
out being sensational We take OIL our hat
to our venerable but lively cotemporay.-
Petersburg Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12
Stephenson
FEMALE SEMINARY.

CHARLEsTowY, JErFERsoN COUNTY, West Va
NEXT Session will begin SEPTEMBER 10TH
~ 1889, and close JUNE 18th. 1880.
No pains will be spared to make it worthy in
all respects Of confidence and patronage.
For Catalogues, containing terms, &C. apply
to Principal
REV. C. y. CAMPBELL.
July Is, 1889.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12
,N,otice.

nURE CIDER VINEGAR and Whole and
Ground Spices for Picklingfo sale 6y
CD. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12

Hon. 5. 5. Cox died on Tuesday. It is a
public calamity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-09-12
On Tuesday. the 24fh day Of &ptem5er, 1889

in front of the Court House in Charlestown,
w. Va, the farm of the late Joshua Clipp. sit
uate on the east side of the Shenandoah River,
in Jefferson County, West Va, containing
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-12-04
THRIFT IN SMALL THINGS.

The value of petty savings cannot be
too highly estimated. The conscientious
habit of saving everything that can be
turned to any account, fitting the object,
however small, into its right place, is
habit in itself enough to insure thrift.
There are so many things about the
household which are thrown aside which
by careful thought may be turned to use.
Wise providers buy only goods of genu-
inc value which may be used TO the last
shred. This is true of market buying,
of shopping of everything that may be
purchased. There is a good brand of
flour and make-shift brand; a cloth
firm and well made of wool,
and a cloth to take its place, cheap
and f1imsy, of cotton wool. In all these
cases the genuine cloth is the cheapest in
the end; the good brand flour will give
the best and most nourishing bread.
The well-made cloth may be washed or
cleansed again and again, and be made
over until nothing is left Of it. A great
deal may be saved even in buttons,
thread and pins and needles, little min
utiae of which we seldom think. 1t is
in the sedulous care that every article
shall be used, that every bit of cloth
shall be turned and made over till it has
passed usefulness, that consists the
chance of the average family for an order
ly well-fed well-clothed home. Lavish
ness is. the worst of providers. 1t is
the systematic, steady hand, careful of
minutiae, that provides home and table
where genuine comfort and good cheer
prevail. Simple spending of money can
not accomplish the same result that care
can. The children of poor men, brought
up to habits of thrift, usually enjoy
more actual luxury than the children of a
spendthrift, who varies from feast to
famine, from rags to velvet with the reg
ularity of clock pendulum. Extrava-
gance should be looked upon as a sin, a
trust to use honestly the goods God has
given us, not considered in the light,
trivial way it is, as something the indi-
vidual alone would suffer from. .--NeiC
York Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-12-04
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
POLISHING HARDWOOD FLOORS.

To make a good polishing mixture pul
into bowl quarters of pound OF
yellow beeswax, two ounces of powdered
rosin and half pint of turpentine.
Stand this bowl in good-sized basin Of
hot water and stir the mixture over the
fire until thoroughly amalgamated. Re.
member that the ingredients are very in
flammable, and you must be exceedingly
careful or they will take fire. the large
basin of water is to guard against this.
Keep your bowl in the center. Stand
the polish aside to cool, and, if when
cool it is thicker than cosmoline, add a
little more turpentine until it reaches
that consistency. Now for the applica-
ton. See that the floor is perfectly free
from dust and dry, then apply a small
quantity of the polish with a soft piece
of flannel or wooden cloth, rubbing it in
well with the grain of the wood. After
the whole floor has been treated thus,
polish well by hard rubbing with pol
ish brush. Then, with a piece of soft
green bsize, give light, final polish. A
floor thus treated will keep in good con-
dition for three or four weeks, providing
the polishing brush is used twice a
week.
Softwood stained floors are best sized
and vanished Yankee Blade.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-12-04

that stranger had lain among them
starving to death in his despair, for 1
week, had reused them all.
Late that morning, when Jean had
wakened from his deadly lethargy. OLD
Boyce came skulking up to the ministeri
door. Some of his neighbor's met him
and turned their heads the other way.
They had long known the manner of man
he was; this was only the elimination o.
his life Of sham piety and meanness.
The old doctor met him at the door.
"Here is the portmanteau. 1 had it
safe three days ago." he muttered ane
turued away.
The doctor carried it in and laid it on
the bed. Jean gave low cry and
caught it in his bony hands. 81 can &c
back to my little girl now!" he whis
pered.
The people of that village did not dc
good by halves. They sent Sam Nelson,
a promising young lawyer, to Washing
ton, with jeans papers to substantiate
his claims. While he was gone they
nursed the old man back to health and
strength, handing him about from house
to house, and farm to farm, an honored
guest. A great trunk was prepared and
filed with gifts for little Rose. The wo-
men sent pretty dresses, the children
dolls clothes, acorn tea-sets, glass pitch
ers small enough for the fairies to use.
Sam Nelson returned triumphant, with
money enough to make jean rich. He
started at length for home in the very
coach, Eclipse, which had brought him.
1t hurt him sorely to part with his
friends. He waved the poor stump of
his arm, wiping away the tears with the
other hand.
''If it were not for my friend, the
Judge, would bring my Rose and live
among YOU" he said.
He kissed the children again and again,
bowed profoundly to the poor old
women, embraced the sturdy, bearded
farmers. 1t seemed as if he could not
tear himself away.
How the boys cheered Even the old
men Joined in the shout as the red coach
went up the hill out of sight, Jean wav-
ing his handkerchief out of the window.
Old Boyce watched it grimly through
his dingy Office window, and then looked
at the cheering crowd.
"An old beggar," he muttered, "whom
they never can make penny off of l
have brought thousands of dollars into
the town, but not man in it will give
me a civil world
Yet in his secret soul he knew that he
and the poor old cripple had been weighed
in just scales, and had each received his
reward. - Youths Companion.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-12-04
Wrote His Own Epitaph.

According to the Philadelphia Record,
the will of the late Andrew j. Geiger, the
eccentric lumber merchant, whose body
was cremated, has been admitted to pro-
bate. The estate is valued at $3.50, 600.
Specific directions are contained in the
will relative to the disposal of his remains.
After providing for the cremation of his
body, he directs that a plot of ground be
purchased at Jersey Shore, Penn, the
home of his boyhood. This is to be in
closed with granite curb. In the centre
there shall be erected a pedestal with
sunken panels, and on this must rest an
obelisk of Egyptian style, either twelve
or sixteen feet in height. Continuing,
the will reads:
! saw these wonderful monOlith obelisks in
Egypt, sat in their shade and sighed to have
one for my monument in my far-oh home in
the new world.
The four sides of my obelisk shall face
north east, south and west. The panel on
the pedestal facing the east shall have in
plain black or Roman letters, covered with
gold leaf, A. j. Geiger, born December ~,
1924; died -
North panel-Traveled $1,000 miles in
America, Europe. Asia and Africa.
South panel-Young man, stop and think.
See what has been the reward for honesty,
industry and economy. In 1910 worked on
Robert Martins farm near Jersey Shore for
25 cents a day. No fortune left to me.
West panel-Lived and died in the faith
of the immutable and Interchangeable and ma
ture's God.
Believed in the gospel of peace, right ana
Justice.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-12-04

Lemon Pie-Juice and grated rind Oh
four lemons, four beaten eggs, one table
spoonful of butter, ohe-half cup of sugar;
bake with an under crust only.
Wheat Gems-One pint of -four, one
pint of milk, three eggs, one teaspoon of
baking powder, twelve teaspoons Of salt;
bake in gem pans in hot oven.
Ounce Marmalade-Pare and cut in
little squares; take equal weight of sugar
and ounces, add two pints of water to
each pound of fruit Boil one half hour.
Light Cake-Half-cup of butter, half
cup of sugar, three eggs beaten separately,
one cup of sweet milk, three cups of
-four, three teaspoonfuls of baking powder
sifted through the flour.
Fried Hare-Dress, lay lengthwise on
meat board and cut in inch pieces; let
stand in slightly salted water over night;
rinse well in cold water, roll in corn
meal ,and fry slowly till well done.
Boiled aulifower-Remove the green
leaves, open the flower little in places
and let stand, head down, in salt water
for two hours, put into boiling water and
boil twenty minutes; take up, drain, put
in dish, season and pour over drawn
butter.
Lamb Scallop-One cup Of cold lamb
chopped fine, one cup of stewed toma.
toes, one cup Of fine bread crumbs;
arrange all in layers in buttered dish,
having the crumbs at the top; season with
salt and pepper, put bits of butter on top
and bake.
Apple Batter Pudding-Fare and core
six ripe apples, place in a dish; make a
batter of one pint of sweet milk, two
eggs, four tablespoonfuls of -four, little
salt, pour over the apples; bake half an
hour. To be eaten with sauce or sweet
ened cream.
Ginger Snaps-One cup Of brown
sugar, one-half cup of butter, one-half
cup of lard, one cup of molasses, one
tablespoonful each Of cinnamon, ginger,
cloves and baking powder, one-half cup
of water; flour enough to make a stiff
dough; roll them out in round cakes and
bake quickly.
Apple Charlotte-Two pounds of ap-
pies, pared and cored; slice them into a
pan, add one pound of sugar, the juice
Of three lemons, and the rind of one
grated; boil all together until it becomes
thick, which it will do in about two
hours, turn it into a mould; serve cold,
with either a rich custard or cream.
Cucumber Pickles Three dozen good
sized cucumbers, pared and sliced very
thin. One dozen onions, chopped fine.
Mix and add half pint salt. Letsthem
stand over night, then squeeze out the
brine and add one quarter of pound
of white mustard seed, and cloves aud
cinnamon, if liked. One ounce black
pepper aud cover with cold vinegar.