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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Colonel Brfce's Scarf Pin.

Never saw Colonel Brice's scarf pin,
did " queried an Ohio politician re-
Gently in Washington. He was the GEN.
trail figure in a group of newspaper men,
and when asked to tell the story, which
every one knew was behind the question,
he went on:
For quite while Vanderbilt had
dead straight monopoly in his Lake Shore
railroad, and he was gathering in the
shekels at an astounding rate. A few
bright men, who had little money they
wanted to speculate with, decided to par
allel the New York millonaire's lines
with the road, afterward known as the
nickle-plate. These far-sighted individ-
uals selected Drice as the man who would
be best able to make their scheme a sue
cess, and their confidence was not mis-
placed. He squeezed Vanderbilt until
he bought the Nickle-plate at a tremen-
dous advance. Then the spectators were
tickledSand they said among themselves:
Let us give Brice nice little present;
something that will keep this thing green
in his memory They did. A minia-
ture safe, was constructed of gold. The
door hinges were partially broken and
doors-above which was the name Van
derbilt-were wide open. The safe was
empty. Alongside the rihed repository
was a complete set in miniature of safe
burglars tools, each piece tipped with
precious stone, and in front was burg
lars dark lantern with a beautiful ruby
set where the light would be in a real
lantern. The whole thing was work Of
art, and was made up into $500 scarf
pin. 1t was given to Brice, but he never
wore it. 1t was almost too personal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Turning a Joke.

"Do you see that rubicund gentleman ov-
er there?" said DR.. Muller president OF the
Dutscher club of Oakland. pointing TO
blonde bearded man who was leaning
against the chain box. "Well, that's Cor
oaer Henry Evers of Almeda county, and /
want to tell you how he turned joke on
some of his friends a few weeks ago. We
have a little dining coterie, which we call
the Bumblebee club, and one afternoon, we
were all seated about the table while the
Jokes and wines went round, when mes
senger came in bearing word to Coroner
Evers that there was dead body lying in
lot in such and such portion of the city.
Evers grumbled good deal. bur finally
left the table and went in search OF his
deadster He found nothing but decom-
posed hen on a garbage heap. While he
was away we all laughed good deal at his
expense. The message was just little
jokeet of our own.
"The coroner came back after half an
hour or more, very red, very mad AT first
he told his experience innocently enough,
and the more he told the more we laugh d.
All the afternoon we chafled him about bis
fruitless search for a body and fee, think
ing that he didn't in the least suspect our
connection with his trip. Finally we rose
to 90, all in the merriest mood and thorough
ly content with our fun at Ever's expense.
Gentlemen suddenly spoke up the
butt of all our ridicuIe. i hereby summon
you to appear at once as jurors in the ex-
animation into the cause which led to the
death Of, deceased
"Now this had been in the water for over
two weeks. He wasn't pleasant after-din
ner subject. We laughed no more. We
begged, pleaded protested It was Of no
avail. Eyers was o5durate. So we all
marched over TO the morgue and viewed the
remains. As each jolly diner-out turned
pale and sought the open air, Eyers
laughed. He shook with merriment. He
seemed threatened with apopolexy, so
thoroughly did he enjoy himself.
He is laughing yet. Watch him when
he looks my way"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
The Secret of a Long Life.

You sometimes zee Il woman whose
old age is as exquisite as was the perfect
bloom of her youth. You wonder how
this has come about Here are some Of
The reasons
She knew how 70 forget disagreeable
.hlngs
She understood the art of enjoyment.
She kept her nerves well in hand and
inflicted them on no one
She believed in the goodness Of her
own daughters and in that of her neigh.
bors
She cultivated a good digestion.
She mastered the art of saying pleas
ant words.
She did not expect too much Of her
friends.
She retained her illusions, and did not
believe that all the world was wicked
and unkind.
She relieved the miserable and sympa-
thized with the sorrowful.
She retained an even disposition, and
made the best of everything.
She did whatever came to her cheer
fully and we'll
She never forgot that kind words and
smile cost nothing, but are priceless
treasures to the discourag'
She did unto others as she would DO
done by, aud now that old age has como
10 her, and there is halo of white hair
about her head, she is loved and con-
sidered.
This is the secret of long life and
happy one Ladies' Home Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Mice In Her Hair.

Mrs. Madison, handsome young mar.
ried woman, said: zone Of the strang-
est things happened few nights ago.
My husband has been very sick, you
know, and have been sitting up with
him, so 1 sleep like top when my eyes
close. Now there are these two white
mice, the lovliest things in the world,
but what do you think? The other night
they actually chewed hole in the top of
my tidy cap while l was resting. gnawed
nv hair, which you can see is abundant,
and made splendid nest right on the
top of my head. How they did it with
out awaking me l can't explain, but my
husband. sick as he is, suggests that
wear some sort of a helmet at night =
IFxchanCe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
A Mat Juggling Trick.

The neate.t juggling trick Of the day
is the following 4 pony-glass Of whisky
and a pony-glass Of water are placed
side by side both glasses brimming
full, and a wager made that the liquids
can be made to change glasses without
pouring either Of them out. If the
wager is accepted thin card is placed
over the glass of water and held tightly
on it while it is turned upside down and
placed on top of the pony Of whisky.
The card is then carefully showed aside
until one end Of it is hairs breadth be-
vond the rims Of the glasses, and tho
whisky will then work itself slowly into
the upper glass, the water descending to
the lower Care should be taken that
both glasses are full to running over,
and the card should be thin and moved.
aside very slightly or the opportunity
for capillary attraction, on which the
trick depends, will be lost.-lChicago
Trihuua
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
a More Rlir1.

A commercial traveller not long ago
produced in the writer's presence
plethoric pocketbook apparently filled
with greenbacks. On my demonstrating
with him for carrying so much money,
lie said in the first place it was necessary
for hin to carry large sums when ho
travelled but he added in very mys-
terious way that if he had no more
money than was contained in his porte
monnaie he would be destitute indeed.
Upon being cross examined he stated
that the bills he had shown me were
green goods"-outlawed bank bills Of
antebellum times; that he carried them
as means Of escaping robbery. he had
q special pocket made for his genuine
money and carried the outlawed bank
bills where they could easily be found in
case any attempt were made to rob him.
He stated that the idea was not original
with him, but had been in quite COM
mon use for some time, and that it was
the best means of protection against
pickpockets, footpads and train robbers
that had been invented.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

The editors Of Nature Uondon), on the
occasion OF the twente h anniversary Of
the establishment oil .he magazine take
occasion to review the progress Of science
during hat period o! years. In the physi'
cal sciences, the development Of the
atomic theory aid tna establishment OF
electricity and light. have been the man
achievements in chemistry, the procla-
nation Of the periodic law of the ele-
ments and the development of organic
chemistry: in astr n"my, the develop
ment of The spectre pc, the use OF pho
tography, anJ the extension Of tho
uebuar hypothesis; in biology, the
firm establishment Of the Darwinian
doctrine, tn development Of the study OF
bacteria. and. later, the effort to deter
mine the position of the Lamarckian
principle, have been the main features.
IN botany, the keynote has been tho
study of protoplasm and cell-life in
geology, the greatest advance has been
in the application Of the microscope and
the study of rock structure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
CONSOLIDATION OF NEW rORK.
A Look Ahead at city OF s,5oo,ooo
Souls.

The Brooklyn brii e and The Black
wells Island bridge. whici will soon be
ready for use. will ev ntualiy consolidate
all the outlying population around the
metropolis into one city. \ bill has
been introduced in the legislature look
ing to that end. 1t vii! probably be
amended in many particular, ana ulii'
mately embrace the plan of taking into
the municipality of New York all OF
Brooklyn, all of Long Island City, the
greater part of Queens county. Long
Island, that part of Kings county which
includes Coney Island, Staten Island
and on the north Of the city of Yonkers
and the city OF Mt Vernon. These two
cities have a combined population OF
nearly so. GOO. If consolidation iseifected,
which takes in this great oullaying dis
trict, the population of New York city
at the time consolidation could be
effected, which would be at least ten
years hence, it is estimated will not be
far from 3, 500 600, Taking it the second
largest city in the world.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

An exchange gives the following recipe
for making artificial ice at home. Take
cylindrical vessel and pour three and one
third ounces Of commercial sulphuric acid
and one and three fourths ounces Of water
in il. and then add one ounce OF sulphate
Of soda. Ia the centre of the mixture place
a smaller vessel. and if possible reyolve the
whole with gentle motion. In few min
utes the water in the small vessel will be
converted into ice. The mixture can be
used second or third time for making a
block of ice. The operation should, if pos
sible, be performed in a cool place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Tho EIIar.eIte Of cnrd..

Vi>iti's cards play 80 Afse part IN
the social life of our cities thar IS well
TO understand their use.
1t is not a crime to turn down wrong
corners of visiting cards, but it is al
least better to turn them rightly. \
young girl from = e, tern city, making
a visit to a lady in Boston, sent up heI
card with the corner turned down
"a thing that should never be done
when the person called upon Is athome.
This mistake, made 10y refined young
lady, suggests the desirableness Of 9
little technical information for girls
brought up in parts Of the country where
card etiquette is less understood than in
our large cities,
When a call is made with tie hope to
see the person called upon, inquiry should
he made at the door # the lady is at home,
and if so, a card sh I'D be sent up, that
there may be no mistake as TO the visitors
name.
When it is a regular reception day, on
which the lady of me house has given
out that she viii stay at home to see her
friends, no card should be sent up to her
but the visitor should leave one upon the
hall table
When the person visited is not at home,
cit er the whole right-hand end, or the
upper right hand corner, Of the card
may be turned down, as a token that
the visitor had called in person. The
hest way to make what the French call
the visit of digesuJn, after a dinner,
OF the cali after All evening party, is
except in cases ofreu intimacy-to leave
q turned-down card, as it would be too
great tax on the ,lme of hostess if she
We're compelled to receive each guest
again, separately.
Cards may be Sc. by post on arriving
at n place, TO no iy friends of ones
pre- ence in town, d may also be sent
on departure, ma. Il "P. p C.'-pour
rrendre conge-to lie leave.
A married ladyv is strictly punctili-
ous about social o. fvance leaves her
husbands card With"er own. The English
style of geutlcmeA's cards, which is
being wi leiy adopted in America, is a
small carl, not much more than half tho
SIZE of lady's. But a Frenchman still
es cards as large as his wife's, as was
formerly the American custom.
1t is much better never to turn a card
down than TO turn il down not according
to rule, not TO do il is of no consequence,
while for instance, TO send a turned
down card to lady who is at homo
d es betray ignorance of the social con-
Neniances one is attempting to observe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
vba,is the Matter with the Custard?

In a recent speech Chauncey NJ. Depew
told a story of the Chicago man who
was a guest at the Eagle Hotel in Pough-
keepsie. After the dinner was over he
said "What have you got for dessert?"
The waiter said "Pie. " What kind?'
sDIince, apple, lemon, custard and pump
kin" well, !" said the Chicago man,
@bring me mince, lemon, apple and
pumpkin. The waiter: What in
thunder Is the matter with the custard:"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Combined Fresh Water, Brine, and Gas
Well.

One of the most remarkable things OF
which Pitt3burg boasts is the combina-
ton well that has been struck on Liberty
street 1t has produced at one and the
same time cold water, pure and sweet,
salt water, and flow Of gas that. when
ignited. illuminates the entire surround
ings. The well was drilled some time
ago, to get a supply OF pure cold water
for use in a bakery in the summer and
during flood times, when city water IS
not desirable. At 100 feet the fresh water
was struck, and at 200 feet the salt water
and gas were found Two castings were
inserted, ,-one for the salt water and gas,
the other for the fresh water. and now,
when the engine is started and the gas
lighted, spectators behold the wonderful
SIGHT of fresh water. salt water, and fire
all coming out Of one well at the same
time
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

It is great mistake to suppose that
the best work of the world IS done by
people OF great strength and great oppor-
tunities. It is unquestionably an adj
vantage to have both these things, but
neither Of them is a necessity to the
man who has the spirit and the pluck to
achieve great results. Some of the great
est work of our time has been done by
men Of physical feebleness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
shiIoh,s Catarrh Remedv.

Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. a marvellous
cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker Mouth,
and Head-A With each bottle there IS
an ingenious Nasal Injector for the more
successful treatment OF these complaints
without extra charge. Price so cents. Sold
by Geo. T. Light
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Coal Dust VIII Preserve Timbers

In Java the following is found to be
an effective way of preserving the tim
Der on the ground floor Of buildings. a
layer Of fine coal dust is compactly
stamped, over this layer Of sand is
spread and the timbers are placed in
pO.ition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

When the barbed-wire fence iend falls
upon you, be careful to understand when he
offers to furnish a good eight-wire fence
with iron posts for eight cents per foot that
be means eight cents per foot for each wire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Ten Dollars Reward.

Mayors Office. Charle>town. W. Va,
March 3 $50
The above reward will be given for evidence
n hat will lead 10 the conviction OF the party or
parties guilty of di>hsuring or destroying prl-
waite property i'm this town-by marking doors
or buildings. tearing palings from fences, &c
GUSTAV BROWN,
March ; lS9O-3t. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
MOODY 4 SANKY Hymns-l, ,, 3, and 4

MOODY & SANKY Hymns, >, 3, and 4
SCHOOL SUPPLIES-I have just received
- a stock of school SuppGes-Lead Pencils
Slate Pencils. Pens and Pen Holders CompO-
,iuon Books.
DICTURE Frames perfectly lovely; Cores
L pondence Carjs-" Daisies Playing Cards
from 20 cts 90 75cts. Mourning Paper and En-
velopes
VACUUM on. for Harness Carbolic Acid,
' 20 cts. per bottle Insect Powders. 90 cts.
b.-,he very best Hog Powders, 50 cts. D.
Sold bv GEO. T. LIGHT,
Oct To- lSS4 Druggist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Ans,rer This Question.

Why do 30 many people We see around US
seem to prefer 10 suffer and be made miser-
able by Indigestion, Constipation, Dizziness,
Loss of Appetite, Coming Up OF the Food,
Yell Skin, when for - cents We VIII sell
them Shiloh's System Vitalizer. guaranteed
% cure them. Sold by Geo. t. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Mechanics Earn More than Novelists.

1t is said that if ten American novel
ist whose books sell readily are selected,
and ten mechanics who earn $3.50 per
day. at the end of ten years the mechan-
les will have earned the most money.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
al home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIREcToRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry b. Daven-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider w. II.
r. Lewis r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker s. W Washington, IL. l.. Snyder
Charles F. Wilson, John I'll. little, Jacob ;.
Melvin. +. G.. W Herr, isaac II. Strider.
COL. r p CHEW, .........President.
II. b. DAVENPORT. ......... ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE G Hurst, VIM.
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker Isaac II. Strider
Il. p. Chew. ). W Washington
Local Agents -Middleway-J. c. Shirley
Harpcrs Ferry-Chas. f. Trail Shepherds
wu-J. ). Fleming, Duitields-C. l.. Barnhart
tuariestOwn-W Washington Il Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Braddock DistiIIery,
CUMBERLAND. MARYLAND.


Cumberland. Nd, August Il, 1855.
Having been under assignment as United
States storekeepers and gaugers at the Brad
dock diStillery of James Clark while in opera
tion. we hereby certify that in the manutac-
ture of the Braddock Pure Rye Whiskey only
rye and barley malt are used. Respectfully,
j. p WILLARD,
/. ii TROOR,
john ii YoUNG,
p LILLIs,
L. S Storekeepers and GaugerS,
Cumberland. Md, Aug. 1S, 1855.
james CLARK 4, Co.. DistHcrS, DC, Cirnberidad:-
GENrLEMEN-For several years past we have
used your whiskeys in our practice 10 the eX-
clusiOn of all others. Repeated trials OF your
Matted Rye and Barley Malt Whiskeys have
convinced Us that they are the purest and most
uniformly reliable goods that we can find for
our sick Yours truly,
THOs VI. HEALY. NJ ID.
w. W. WILEY NJ ID.
MAR f. CARR NJ. d.
c. II. OHR NJ. ID.
DR. f X Goldsborough. well-known ply
scian of Washington, ID. c., writes
Oakland. Md. August II. 1855.
Messys James Clark d. Co., Cumberland, Nd.:
Gentlemcn-I take pleasure in saying that
regard your Braddock WhiSkey as fine and
excellent article and cheeriully recommend 1t
for medicinal use.
Very truly yours,
f. H. GoLDsBoRoUGH, NJ. d.
Winchester Va, Aug. 10, 1888.
TalRcs Clarke d- Co.. Cumberland. Nd:
Dear Sirs-I have frequently used in my
practice here your Braddock Pure Rye and
Barley Malt Whiskeys | believe them to be
perfectly pure aud free from all aduterations.
Yours truly, W. z. MCGUIRE, NJ. ID.
July Is, 1SS9-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
NerrnInfc Persons

And those troubled with nervousness Le..l,.;;Is
from care OF overwOrk viii be relieved by taxing
BrOiUn's Iron Bitters. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red line On rwFappeI-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Barbcl. shop.

rTHE room iu the rear of Watson House, in
l theallev. aas been raftted and handsomely
furnished with improved Chairs &C. and viii
bee conducted bv samuel Brown. Customers
are assured of cleanliness in all the appoint
ments. and comfortable prompt and courteous
attention. SAMUEL BROWN,
Clothes Renovated
MAY 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
FOB The TONN CUSTOM

AN orders will De- delived az home of customer.
Mr.. T. r Eddy. au experienced miller. Is in
terr>ted with us iu the Milling Business, aud
viii give prompt attention to an orders
CHABLESrOWN WATER V MFG. co.
Aug ~ l~>I
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
.fErS. .ErllienfFOHf
Has resumed
DRES S-M \ KING

this winter, and having arranged for competent
help will undertake any amount oil Work, Win
prices corresponding with other good Dress
makers of the town.
Dec -. 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
r. L. Beller
CoNTRAcToR&BUILDER

OFFERS his services and will vigorously
~ prosecute his avocation as Carpenter and
Builder. and will take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. His expe-
rience is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship, and his prices will compare IA
vorably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string to build OF improve should give him a
call.
Jan T. 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Surveying and COnveyancing.

I WILL survey anywhere, promptly and al
short nOtice-accuracy guaranteed. Special
attention paid in connection Herewith Ia ORA W =
ING DEEDS orsny embellishments Of Writing
Z. O.-Chariestown, jefferson Co., W. Va.
Dec. s, 1877. 5. RUWEhb BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
Many Persons

Are broken down fFom oTerwork or household
cares Browns Iron Bitters
rebuilds the system. aids digestion. reInOyes ex-
cess OF bic, aud cures malaria. Get The genuine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14
REAMFR'S
HOWARD HOUSE
Howard and Baltimore Streets,
Baltimore. Md.

TTAKE this method of informing my friends
| and the public generally that have leased
the above ell-known hotel for a term of years,
and have thoroughly renovated and refurnish-
ed the same hope by polite and strict at
tention 20 business 70 merit liberal share Of
public patronage.
Terms-Sl.5O and S200 per day.
JAMES REAMER,
Aug ;, 1sS9 Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

CANNED CORN, Tomatoes Peaches, Pine
~ Apple and Lima Beans. Also New HON.
my and Prunes at & D. EBf :.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-14

WE call the attention of housekeepers TO
w the following, Gelatine Corn Starch,
Irish Moss Tapioca Ext. Lemen. Ext. Vanilla,
SKI Bitter Almold and French Rose Water
900 of which we carry constantly ln stock at
lowest prices AISQUITH * co.
Nov IL 1857.