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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
Elijah aud the Rdrens.

North Carolina probably never pro-
duced an ADLER preacher than DIR. Fran
els l.. Hawkes., who a quarter of GEN.
tury ago was pastor of Grace Episcopal
Church, New York. Short, thick-set,
swarthy, black haired, he was striking
parsonage. He was not only great pull
pit orator, but was considered the best
reader in the New York episcopacy. His
rather luxurious family deferred him
from accepting bishopric, which would
have been otherwise rendered. One day
a delegation from Buffalo church wait
ed upon and invited him to accept a pas
torate in that city.
"Well, gentlemen, other things being
satisfactory, the question of acceptance
narrows down to a business NATTER" said
DR.. Hawkes. "What salary do you offer p
"Dr. Hawkes." said the spokesman,
eve recognize that you have a high rep
utation and are willing to be liberal. We
have decided to offer you S2,500."
"My good man. cried the doctor gasp
ing, "do you know what salary am re-
ceiving here ?"
"No sir."
81 get $4,000 and this parsonage, and
as | have an expensive family | do not
see my way clear to accept your offer"
The spokesman looked rather sheepish,
but made another essay.
"If we had known that fact, sir, we
would undoubtedly have elooked elsewhere;
but you should remember thai the work
of the Lord must be done, and as for pro-
viding for your family, you know the
story Of the ravens"
"Now, my friends, responded the cler-
gyman, quizzically, 81 have made the BIZ
bic my study ever since | was twenty
eight. | have read it through carefully
and prayeriully over a hundred times. |
remember the raven incident perfectly,
but nowhere can find any reference OF
the Lords providing for young Hawkes..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
now offer my services again as
Architect and Builder,
as well as a General
Contractor or Superintendent

for an classes of building. and Repair work
neatly and promptly done Plans and Speciti-
cation and estimates furnished upon applica-
tiOu Ny aim shall be % give You work equal
20 the best IN ihe United States in material
and workmanship. / defy any city mechanic
90 beat it in workmanship or in time OF COM
pletion
Nv past experience I'm the erection of the
following large buildings attest my ability as
q Builder and Contractor Oakland Hotel, b.
.G o. Lurav Inn. s. V Il. a.. Roanoke Hotel
and Union Passenger Station. Roanoke, Va,
and AN the stations on the Shenandoah Valley
H. Il. and the handsome station Tor the Nor
folk and Western r. X al Norfolk, Green HO-
te al Harpers Ferry, Harris0nburg 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
pervisiou- well as numerous buildings erect
ed here plans and specifications of which fur
nish tO the satisfaction of all parties. So If
YOU want a ir>t-c.a>s building according %
modern style of architecture, with the best
seasoned material and iirst-class work, with
interior finish ceilings or side walls in any de
sign iu sOft or hard wood. ] can do it at less
cost and shorter time than any city builder can
do 70 for yoH. So whatever class Of work YOU
want done in rough or fine or extra fine, shall
have the same carc-shall be done TO your en-
tire satisfaction. But bear in mind that ! will
give YOU trst-class material free of any defects,
with frst-class workmen who understand their
work. 90 % moderate cost and as low as it can
be done anywhere. Ny motto shall be TO give
satisfaction t0 all who employ me, whatever
grade of work YOU want, prices viii be an evi-
dence. Old buildings will be altered TO any
modern design of architecture You may desire
So if YOU purpose 90 build or make alterations
or repairs and YOU want it done i'm workman
like manner give me a call and YOU will save
money. My past experience of 2l years as a
builder and my experience OF four years and
four DAYS as the General Superintendent of Re-
pairs ot Public Buildings, will give YOU the
guarantee of having it done tirst-class in every
respect in the most approved style of modern
architecture.
May 3o, 1,,9. JULIUS g. HOLMES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
A Good Story on Congressman Wilson.

The other afternoon during the debate
on the Oklahoma bill, which had become
tiresome, | sat down in the Democratic
cloak-room. The live Goals in the little
CRATE, despite the brightness of the cleo
trio lights, cast cheerful glow upon the
polished hearth. A group of Southern
ers were there telling stories Among
them was a Republican who had wander
ed over from his own side of the house
and had been drawn TO the freside by
some occult magnetism.
The stories were all good. They were
political, personal and moral. One was
told by the Hon. William l.. Wilson, OF
West Virginia. 1t was concerning his
experience at a Democratic meeting in
Baltimore. Mr. Wilson, and Clifton r.
Breckenridge, son of John G. Breckin-
ridge, once Vice-President of the United
States, are less than the medium stature.
Wilson is little thinner than Mr.. Breck-
inridge, but at distance they look some
what alike. In the late Cleveland cam
paign the Crescent CLUB of Baltimore held
a public meeting every Friday night
Mr.. Breckenridge made an address at one
ofthese Friday night meetings, and Mr..
Wilson followed him week later. One
of Wilson's personal friends stood near the
door while the West VirgiDian was speak
ing. Two well-dressed young men stepped
aside, and began to listen to him. They
regarded him with open astonishment.
Finally, one said to the other:
"Why, it's the same little cuss who was
talking week ago. He hasn't got through
yet. Let's 90 out and get a drink"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

Our farmers might take a pointer from
Nebraska granger, who is quoted in the
Omaha Bee as saying: "When my hogs be-
come sick and refuse to eat, instead Of dos.
ing them with medicine load them into a
wagon and take them out riding, driving
pel-mell over the lots and pastures, seeking
the toughest places can find. After few
such drives hogs that before refused TO eat
begin to feed and get better. | have not
lost a single hog since began this treat
ment" The only difficulty will be to find
the rough places to drive over without get
ting on the public roads
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
Conservatism Of Cats.

Cats are being exhibited at the Crystal
Palace. 1t is not an emotional show
Mr.. Max Muller tells a pretty anecdote
of how his dachshund recognized him
afar off at one of the canine exhibitions.
and did his best to make up for the want
of articulate language by afectionate
demonstrations. Cats are noble animals,
but not demonstrative. In an ELUSIVE
age the cat remains calm, dignifed, i'm
passive, the red Indian of the animal
creation. The cat is not like the dog; it
is melancholy to think what has made of
him and what he has made of man.
Every vice of the age reflects itself in
the modern dog. He is selfconscious,
affected, communicative, gushing, the
victim of ennui; he thirsts for excitement,
for society, for public notice. From
room to room he speeds, looking for that
in which he finds most society and is
most brought forward. He is vain Of
his accomplishments, and delights in beg
ging, in refusing or accepting bits of
cake "from Mr.. Gladstone" in giving
three cheers for the Queen" in saving
"William." Mr.. Romanes mentions a dog
in Dumfries who could say "William." ="
Nobody ever heard of cat who at
tempted anything of that sort.
In contrast with the demonstrative
philanthropy of the dog consider the
example of the cat. The cat has reti-
cence. He has his hours of sportiveness,
as Montague observed "Thus freely
speaketh Montague about cats" says
Isaak Walton. He will not disturb him
self at any other moment for anybody.
The Establishments OF strangers he neith-
er shuns nor set ks-he endures them.
He is never bored with his own company.
OF all animals he alone attains to the
contemplative life. There is no pretense
of sympathy about the cat. He lives
"alone. aloft, sublime" in a wise pas
siveness. If you tread on dogs tail by
accident, he utters "the lyric cry" and
then dissolves in the elegies of apology.
The cat suffers and is silent, or firmly
applies his claws without remark. He
is excessively proud, and when he is
made the subject of conversation will
cast one glance of scorn and leave the
room in which personalities are banded.
He disdains accomplishments, and it is a
fact that cats are losing the art of pur-
ring. All expressions Of emotion he
scouts as frivilous and insincere, except,
indeed, in the ambrosial night, when,
free from the society of mankind, he
pours forth his soul in strains of unpre-
meditated art.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

An interesting decision, just reported
from the New York Court of Common
Pleas, concerns the use Of the streets Of that
city for advertising purposes by the rail-
ways holding franchise for the purpose Of
transporting passengers. The case was that
of the placardIng of advertisements upon
the stations of the elevated roads, the court
ruling this to be "the attempted use of the
public streets for purpose, and not author
lied by law" The stations upon which
these signs are placed are built upon land
not own by the railway company. but
granted from the public use for specific pur
poses. Advertising IS not one of those
purposes. Go further in the development
of this principle, the decision of the court
declares that ''the railway company has no
power under its charter to engage directly
in the advertising business" and therefore,
cannot use its privileges for the purpose Of
presenting advertisements where the ad-
vertisements have no connection With the
business of the company or the convenience
of passengers" This decision will be of
deep interest to about every street car COM
pany in the United States Wheeling Reg
isfeT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

We have just received from the publish
ers, |. 5. Johnson & Co., % Custom House
Street, Boston, Mass, a very fine portrait
Likeness Of Jefferson Davis, with autograph
signature. The publishers assure us the
plates for it were engraved for them by
one of the most famous houses in America
The size is l2xlG, and has every appearance
of an exquisite Sepia Etching. 1t is suit
able for framing to hang in any parlor or
library in our land. The publishers pro-
pose placing the portraits for sale in the
hands of every druggist and general store
keeper in the South; so that people can con-
veniently get them Ask your nearest deal
er for one. If he has not got them, urge
him to write johnson q Co. as above about
them; or, the publishers will send one to
any address postpaid on receipt by them OF
% cents in stamps. Write your name,
postofiice and state plainly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
Dyspepsia aud Lfrer Complaint.

Is 1t not worth the small price Of rs cents
TO free yourself of every symptom of these
distressing complaints? if you think so call
at our store and get bottle of Shiloh's VII
talirer Every bottle has printed guaran-
tee on it, use accordingly, and if it does you
no good it will cost you nothing. Sold by
George T. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

Gen. GrosvenOr and Ex-Governor For
aker-both truly loil" republicans and
brother Ohioans-before the ballot-boI
committe had lively spat few days ago.
Said Grosyenor: 81 think you got your
information from some constitutional liar"
Foraker responded: got most Of my in
formation from you"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

Pin factories Of the United States manu-
facture about $4,000, 900, 900 of these useful
articles every year and one of them seems
about 10000 ,0OO,O 900 miles away when fel-
low suddenly discovers a button off his pants
or his collar button under an old-time bu-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
T. L. Beller
CoNTRACToR&BUILDER

OFFERS his IS services and will d,l.. vigorously
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 fa-
vorably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string to build or improve should give him a
call
Ian. Z 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

Gen Greely, Of the signal service, has
been oveuuled so many times by the wealth
er that he should take an appeal to the
couniry-says an exchange. An appeal TO
the country might be entertained, but he'd
better not try it on Tom Reed unless he pre-
diets weather that will make Kennebec ice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
Braddock ristiIIery,

Cumberland Nd, August II, lSSs.
Having been Hnder assignment as United
States stnrekeepers and gaugerS at the Brad
dock distilery of james Clark while in opera
ton. we hereby certify that in the manufac-
ture of the Braddock Pure Rye Whiskey only
rye and barley malt are used. Respectfully,
J. p WILLARD,
L. II. TRooK
JOIN II YOUNG,
L. LILLIs
L. ;. StOrekeeperS and Gaugers,
Cumberland. Md, Aug. l3 1888.
james CiqkG Co., DiaWaS, &c, C'0ntTtand:- -
GENTLENiEN-F several years past we have
used your whiskeys in our practice TO 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 ind Tor
our sick. Yours truly
THOs NJ. HEALY. NJ d.
W. W WILEY. NJ. d.
NJ A. R. F, CARR, NJ d.
c. II. OHR NJ. ID.
DR. L. X Goldsborough a well-known ply
sician of Washington, d. c., writes:
Oakland. Nd, August II, 1883.
llcssrs Jilscs CLuk G Co., C,mbe0and DID,.
Gentlemen take pleasure in saying that
regard your Braddock Whiskey as fine and
excellent article. and cheerfuly recommend 1t
for medicinal use.
Very truly yours,
F. H. GoLDsBoRoUGH NJ. D.
Winchester. Va. Aug TO- 1883
james Clarke f. Co.. CuHlbeidHd. DID,.
Dear SirS-I have frequently used in my
practice here your Braddock Pure Rye and
Barley Malt Whiskeys believe them to be
perfectly pure and free from all adulterations.
Yours truly, W. ?. MCGUIRE, NJ. ID.
July Is, 1SS9-1y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

Washington y .Eeramdcr

HAVE made arrangements to insure proper
II ty AGAINST TORNADOES in Etna. OF
Hartford, Continental, of New York and Pea.
body, of Wheeling, w. Va. Where parties de-
sire this, on application a special Policy will
be granted and an additional rate be charged
for same.
May y, 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
JULIUSC.HOLMES

Late Superintendent Of Repairs of Public
Buildings
Charlestown. jefferson County, West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
nB. +. DOUGLAS DAVIS.
DENTIST.

Ha, located in Charlestown for the practice of
his profession. lssuppied with all the modern
appliances and prepared -0 serve the public In
a satisfactory manner
Office iu building oft Mr.. IT, ID. Talbot near
.r opposite Fr-, Nauoua. Blub.
june Z- f>~l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

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
at home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcroRs-JoS. Trapnell Henry b. Dayen-
port. j. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. H..
+. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, 5. W Washington, II. /. Snyder
Charles z. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, f. G.. w. Herr isaac II. STider.
COL. R. p. CHEW, ........ President.
II. B. DAVENPORT, ......... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoNMTTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
r. p Chew, 5. W. Washington.
Local AGENTS. s.-Nliddleway-J. G. Shirley ;
Harpcr's Ferry-Chas E. Trail; shepherds
own. 5 Fleming; Duflieds-C. L.Barnhart;
Washington Il Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
NM.H. TRAYEBS,
fTTORNFV LAW.

Ctuiet0rt Jeg-eoa County, West IYgH'a.
VIII practice I'm the Courts of thisCouuty au.
.le adjoining Counties.
Ofdce next door t1 ther ideuCe of Mrs Max
veu and nearly opposite the Garter House.
November -j lob3.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

Needing tonic o. en.ii hai want binding
uU s4at ii take
BROVgyS llgUx DIFfEfis.
tits pleasant 10 take. cures Malaria, lndige9
Hon and BiIiousness AL dealers keep H.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

DRLD. STARRY,

Cbwlestorn, jefferson Comtg Hest Fugiiia,
Iayins resumed the practice of Medicine, of
Zen, his Professional services 90 the public.
ONCE next door to residence, near corner of
6elr-e and Main streets.
January ~ 1~-6
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26

Of price DIR. HUMPHREYS MANuAI 0l4 pagas1
richly bound in cloth and gold, mailed free.
humphreys VI neCO. 100 Fulton 81. NY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
POETR Y.
At DAWN.

At DAWN.
Kiss me once more. pray,
Ere night and depart;
No longer dare / stay
Or daily or delay.
Because, so sweet thou art,
The envious gossip. Day,
Would throw golden dart
At PASSIONS purple heart
And thus our love betray,
Our rapture slay-
And so farewell, fair Love, farewell and we'll
a-day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
Farmers.

LIVERY farmer should have can of our
IL Brown 0r Red Paint. It is pat up i'm and
one gallon cans already TO pat on. The very
thing for painting gates, pumps, roofs and all
sorts of agricultural implements.
AISQUlTH & co.
Aur rs 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
NOTICE
TO
USERS OF TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it,
The reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
on yourroofthe more seams you
will have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call on
us and we will prove to you
that large tin is the best to put
on your roof 1t will pay you
to look around. You will not
only save time but money by
calling on
EARNSHAW & DOOLEY
Apr. Is, IS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
GEO. T LIGHT

MOODY S sANHY Hymns, ., 3, and 4.
CCHOOL SUPPLIES.-I have Just received
= a stock of school Suppies-Lead Pencils,
Slate Pencils Pens and Pen Holders, CompO-
sition Books.
DICTURE Frames-pertectly lovely Cores
L p0ndence Cards" Daisies Playing Cards
from % cts. 90 75cts. Mourning Paper and En-
vel0pes
VACUUM OIL for Harness; Carbolic Acid,
20 cts per bottle Insect Powders, 80 cts.
b.-tbe very best Hog Powders, SO cts b.
Sold bv GEO T. LIGHT,
Oer 16 ISS4 Druggist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
REPAIR WORK A SPECIALITY
To the Pubic.

HAVING purchased the FLOURaudGRIST
II MILL 90 Charlestown known as the
Locke Mill and put it i'm thorough repair for
the manufacture of the very best quality of
Burr OF old process flour, We respectfully
solicit public patronage There will always be
ON hand o. supply of Flour Corn Meal, Mill
Feed Ground Corn, Cob, Etc for sale OF eX-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-26
FOR THE TOWN CUSTOM

all orders win be deHyed at home of customer.
Mr. Z. r Eddy, an experienced miller is in
terested with us in the Milling Business. and
vii. give prompt attention 90 all orders.
CHARLESTOWN WATER * MFG. co.
Aug I'D 1850
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-07-18
NOTIONS OF DUTY.

Says the Advertiser report of
the Teachers Convention, "Quite
few visitors inspected the work ex-
hibited from the different schools.
1t is the duty of each parent and
citizen to see this work. Have pa.
rents no more interest IN the pro-
gress their children are making than
evidently seems the case?" This is
an instance Of a public. writer with
absurd notions of duty. 1t was
very proper and thoughtful on the
part OF the educational authorities
10 place this work on exhibition, SO
that anyone so inclined might in
spect it. The work itself is good,
really good, and we advise people
to go and see it. but not to 90 as a
matter of duty, for there is no more
duty about it than to balance q
plough on the tip of the nose. Then,
The fact of parent not going to SEE
the work exhibited is not evidence
that he takes no interest in the pro-
gress of his children. Intelligent
parents judge of the progress o
their children by what they see %
them and hear from them daily i,
their homes, and not by work placed
on exhibition once year. A pa
rent may not go to the exhibition
simply because he is so satisfied
with his children's progress, by per
sonal examination, that he desire
no other evidence.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-07-18
VlNDICATION.
EDITOR BULLETIN =

EDITOR BULLETIN
In the r. c. Advertisers report
OF Miss Coursen's lessons on prim-
airy teaching given on Tuesday and
Wednesday mornings at the teachers
convention, that lady is said to have
''failed' 10 show the methods by
which the results exhibited were
reached. The reporters use of the
word "failed" is gross injustice TO
the lady whose success in primary
teaching is one of the marvels of
the Honolulu schools. To show the
methods by which the results exhi-
bited by Miss Coursen's class are
reached requires a fully equipped
Normal School with a staff of pro-
fessors and complete model school
establishment, all in full blast for q
term of from three TO six months,
but the genius reporting proceed
ings for the p. G. A. seems to think
all this work should have been ac-
complished in the short space of ten
minutes Insult was added TO in
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-07-18
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The examination of candidates for
teachers certificate will begin on
Monday, at the Fort street School,
at 9 O'Clock a. M, and will continue
two days. The order of eXamina-
ton in the forenoon will be, (1)
arithmetic, (2) theory and practice
of reading, in the primary grade,
and ID arithmetic, ~ composition,
in the grammar grade. In the
afternoon, the order will be (l)
spelling, (2) dlctation, (3) gram
mar, (4) mental arithmetic, in the
primary grade and (1) algebra, (2)
writing, (S) physical geography, in
the grammar grade. On Tuesday
the primary grade will have %
geography and (2) composition, and
the grammar grade will have (D
grammar and (2) pedagogy, in the
forenoon, and % history and (2)
physiology in the afternoon.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-07-18
COMBINATION CONCERT.

The unusual event for Honolulu
OF three bands combining in con-
cert occurred last night, AZ the Ha-
waiian Hotel. The bands OF the
American and French Admiral ships
Charleston and Dubourdieu united
with the Hawaiian band. Each of
the three bands played separately
Hawaiian first, American second,
and French third--and then all
three together. The concourse of
people which assembled in the hotel,
on the balconies, and on the grounds
was immense, and the fact that the
crush continued to the close OF the
concert was evidence that the music
was appreciated.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1890-07-18
On SATURDAY, Angus. End,
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. III,

AT the Farm House in Palolo Valley,
Honolulu. Oahu, all the following
described Property, suitable
for Ranch purposes: