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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
fho Poor Indians Excuse.

In the early days of Southern Cal
ifornia booms, an Indian was brought
down from Los Angeles to testify in a
hore-stealing case When called before
the magistrate to be sworn, that officer
began to examine him as to his know
ledge of an oath.
"Do you know the nature of an oath' -
"No.
sYou know God, don't you?"
"No
eWell, you have heard of Jesus Christ,
have you notf"
No, have not. You see how 1t Is:
live in Los Angeles, and don't know
any of the people in San Diego.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
He Knew.

A teacher was telling her little boys
about temptation and showing how it
sometimes came in the most attractive
attire. She used as an illustration the
paw of cat
Now, said she, you have all seen
the paw of a cat 1t is as soft as velvet,
isn't it?r
"Yessem, from the class.
"And you have seen the paw of dogI"
"YeSsem.
"Well. although the cats paw seems
like velvet, there is, nevertheless. con-
cealed in it something that hurts. What
is it,"
No answer
"The dog bites, said the teacher, when
he is angry, but what does the cat do:"
Scratches, replied the boy.
Correct, said the teacher, nodding
her head approvingly. Now, what has
the cat got that the dog hasn't:~
"Whiskers, said boy on the back
seat. and the utter that ran around the
class brought the lesson to an end.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Joel Chandler Harris.

Joel Chandler Harris ("Uncle Remus")
is an old-fashioned man who believes in
the gospel of common sense, eschewing
new tangled notions in general and con-
,tantly affirming that the Bible and
Shakespeare are literature enough for any
man. Though old-fashioned, he is not
old. Using fun as life preserver. he is
joking from morning till night The object
If most of these jokes is his good friend
and fellow-worker on the Constitution,
Wallace Reed, who has some of the quail
lies of Sidney Smiths Scotchman, tho
he occasionally brings out something that
axes his friends breath away. Though
Bill Nye was hardly warranted in accus-
ing Mr.. Harris OF the fatal gift of beauty,
thc face of the genial story-teller is attrac.
tive on account of the mischievous mer-
riment that is folded up in the creases of
his double chin, and the light that shines
IN his rollcking eye. He has voice
peculiarly adapted to farewell Brother
Watkins sermons with which he some-
times edifies his co-laborers and his upper
notes have canebrake quality very sug-
gestive of the reed organs on which the
negroes make melody in Middle Georgia.
Mr.. Harris likes to allude TO his stories as
the merest bosh, but it is easy to see that
he is pleased by complimentary notices
which come to him daily. His current
story, The Old Bascom Place, was written
in two weeks. about two thousand words
a night, and it is said that he has never
read il since it came out in type. He
wears life like an easy shoe and is general
favorite with his Atlanta friends, who
have with one accord forgiven him his red
hair and stubby mustache.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

A horrible story comes from Morocco
A large box was recently brought from the
interior to the port of Mazagan for ship
ment. When opened ghastly sight was
revealed. In the box, packed closely to-
gether. were the bodies of sixteen young
women, one man and a negress. All the
victims had been decapitated and their
heads were missing Their bodies were
embalmed and had evidently been in the
condition in which they were found for
long time. The slaughter had been, to all
appearance, the work of some Pasha, who
thus visited vengeance on his harem for un-
fathfuncss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

A marvellous lace wonder is reported as
landed in the United States 1t is uniqu'
specimen of embroidery and Irish lace,
specially Manufactured for the great Interna
tional Exhibition of 1851, at which it took
= first prize 1t took twelve girls twelve
months to make this perfect specimen OF the
old hand embroidery and lace trade of Ire
land The cost was s.. 600 No work of to-day
is so fine and exquisite as the drawn and
embroidered border of this wonder. The
main design is a chaplet of fern leaves en-
twined with the rose, the shamrock and the
thistle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Atirgiuia FREE grrss.
TERMS:
TERMS:

rs-THE FREE PEEss is published weekly at
rro D0litrs and Fifiy Cents Per AuuUl.
ra- one Doilar and Trcnfy-Firc Cots Jor ~
Months
s-The terms Of advertising are fora 50 mare
lone-inchl OF less. one D0itW aHf fQy cents
for three insertions-larger ones pm the same
proportion. Each continuance fV'g CeaN.
80 advertisement 90 be considered 10y
the month or year unless specified ON the man
uscript. OF previously agreed between the par
ties.
rS-An advertisement not marked on the
copy Tor specified number of insertions will
be continued until ordered out, and payment
viii be- exacted accordingly.
Et~ REGULAR ADvERrlsENENTs.-I avOiU
any misunderstanding on the part of the am
nual advertisers 20 is proper 90 state fiHuctiy
that their privilege only extends 90 their lm-
mediate business Real Estate, Legal or other
advertisements sent by them % be ff addition
al charge, and no variation.
ES-Obituary notices of more than hve lines
viii be charged for
JOB WORK.-Posters. sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards. etc. executed promptly, neatly and at
fair prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

Some years ago, when Judge ii. q.
Hicks was not as prosperous a. he has
been in later years, he owed little bill
of s25 to a well known firm, and one OF
the members came to see him about it.
The Judge, then a plain Colonel, lately
returned from the war, frankly confessed
that he was "busted," ;" and asked for an
extension of time. Cant do it," said
the gentleman. How can pay when ]
haven't got the money asked the Colonel.
"All want is little time" well.
we'll have to bring suit, said the gentle
man as he started off, "Hold on, said
the Colonel, as a bright idea struck him
"if you must sue me, why not give me the
case? You will have to employ some
lawyer.H That's 50, " said the gentleman
call right, bring the suit" Col. Hicks
brought the suit, confessed judgment.
sent in his bill for fifty dollars, attorney
fee, collected it, then settled the judgment
From that time on he had all the firm
law business.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Dress in Canvas, Too.

"Yes, sighed ''::fed de Countrejumpre
as he paid his .sSeded's bonbon bill, III
admit Mamie ~ from Chicago but
she's no ham.
No ham, observed his friend, "why,
you wouldn't like her to be ham, would
you:"
Wouldn't l." cried Alfred, feelingly,
you forget, old boy, that bans ara
Gugar-cured :"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
BFaddock DiStiIIery,
CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND.


Cumberland. Nd August H. 1883.
Having been under 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 manuiae-
ture of the BraddOck Pure Rye Whiskey only
rye and barley malt are used Respectfully,
J. p WILLARD
l.. II. TRooK,
JoHN III YoUSG,
p LILLIs.
L. s Storekeepers and Gaugers,
Cumberland. Md. Aug Is. 1858.
james CLARK d. Co.. DiaNerS DC, CtuNberidRd:- -
GENTLENEN-For several years past We have
used your whiskeys in our practice TO the eX-
clusiOn of all others Repeated trials of YOUR
Matted Rye ami Barley Malt Whiskeys have
convinced us that they are the purest and most
uniformly reliable goods that We can lind Tor
our sick. Yours truly,
THOs. NJ HEALY. NJ ID.
w. W. WILEY NJ. d.
NJ. A X f. CARR, NJ. d.
c. II. OHR NJ. ID.
DR. + X Goldsborough well-known ply
sician of Washington, d c., writes:
Oakland. Md. August IA, 1883.
MeSsrs james Clark d. Co., Cvn6crland, Nd;
Gentlepen-l take pleasure " saying that |
regard your Braddnck NhlSkey as a me ana
excellent article. and cheerfully recommend 1t
for medicinal use.
Very truly yours
E. H. GoLDsBoROUGH, NJ. d.
Winchester Va, Aug. 10, 1888.
james Clarke Il 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 and free from all adulterations.
Yours truly, W. T. MCGUIRE, NJ. ID.
July Is, 1SS9-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
They will be curIosities There.

Snooper-I have a brilliant scheme for
making money.
.,imeral-What isit.
"Going to take couple of camels and
exhibit them in Kentucky"
"There's no money in that. p"
ayes, there is. I'll advertise that they
so ten days without drinking, and every
body will want to see what they look
like
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Ten Dollars Reward.

Mayors Office, Charlestown. w. Va,
March 3 1890.
The above reward will be given for evidence
that will lead to the conviction OF the party or
parties guilty Of diSiguring or DESTROYING pri-
vate property in this town-by marking doors
or buildings, tearing palings from fences, &c.
GUSTAV BROWN,
March ). 1SgO-3t. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
r. L. Beller
CoNTRACT3R&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-
rence is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship, and his prices will compare IA
vorahy with the most reasonable Those de-
string to build or improve should give him a
call.
Jan. Z, 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

In the range of mountains in the west
ern portion of North Carolina known as
the "Fork Range" most singular phe-
nomenon exists. 1t is the Breathing
Cave" In the summer months a current
Of air comes from it so strongly that
person cannot walk against it, while in
winter the rush of air inward is just as
great. The cool air from the cave in
summer is felt sometimes for miles in
,lirect line from the mouth of the cave.
At times a most unpleasant odor is emit
ted upon the current from animals suck
ed in and killed by coming in violent
contact with the walls. The loss of cat
tie and other stock in that section during
The win er months is always great and is
accounted for in this way; They range
too near the mouth of the cave and the
current carries them in. AT times when
he change from inhalation to exhalation
begins the air is filled with hairs of the
various animals. Not infrequently small
dry bones have been carried for over
nile from the mouth OF the cave, as
though shot from an air-gun. The air
has been known to change quite suddenly
Turing exhalation from cold to quite hot,
accompanied by terrific roaring and
gurgIing sound. Many scientific men
nave visited the place, but the phenome-
non still remains unexplained. The resi-
lents of that section fear volcanic erup-
ION
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

McKinley's bill puts uncut diamonds an'
opium on the free list. Kansas farmer
can take advantage of free opium and sui
eide at reasonable rates.-,SoEd Naydoon
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
GEO. 7 LIGHT
MOODY * sANEY Hymns-l, ?, 5, and 4.

MOODY * SANHY Hymns, ., s, and 4.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES have just received
= "a stock of school Supplies-Lead Pencils.
Slate Pencils, Pens and Pen Holders, Compo-
siriou Books
DICTCRE Frames-periectly lovely Cores
L pondeuce Cards" Daisies Playing Cards
from 21 cts 90 75cts.; Mourning Paper and En-
veiope>
VACUUM OIL for Harness; Carbolic Acid.
2O cts. per bottle, Insect Powders. 90 cts.
h.-the very best; Hog Powders, so c,s. h.
Sold by GEO. T. LIGHT,
Oct l6. lsSi. Druggist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Farmers.

LIVERY farmer should have a can of our
II Brown or Red Paint. ltis putup i'm and
one gallon cans. already 90 put on. The very
thing for painting gates, pumps, roofs, and all
sorts of agricultural implements.
AISQUlPH & co.
Apr l6 50
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

The \. Y. .Star's "Man About Town" in
MS recent notes said
Yesterday / saw ex-senator Henry q.
Davis of West Virginia, who has now been
Dut of Congress for eight years, and is rapid
ly becoming one Of the most important rail-
road men in the country. ! could not help
out recall that, although he is less than 81
years of age, he began life as a brakesman
IN the b. &. o. Railroad. and ran the first
rain in the night time that was ever sent
out to do service in the dark in this country,
if not in the world. This was in l84s, and
the event attracted a. much attention as a
country circus could have done at the town
from which it started. The run was from
Cumberland, Nd, 10 Baltimore, and the
comments ofthe crowd which witnessed the
start, as Mr.. Davis said to me, we're very fun
ny. "Shc won't make twenty miles, said
one. "Of course not" rejOined another
doubter. "Therc is danger of running into
COWS and throwing her offthe track, " chimed
third. "Yes, and they can't see far enough
ahead to keep from running into stones that
roll down the mountain at night" suggest
el fourth. In fact every one there pre-
licted failure and the officials Of the road in
Baltimore, awaited the result anxiously !;
but, despite many difficulties, Davis landed
the train in Baltimore, and by his pluck re-
moved in one night most important obsta-
Gle to railroading. 1t seems like romance
to recall the lives ofthese primitive men like
Davis, who have solved 80 many practical
problems for this country. Yet, here he is
playing in the everyday game Of life still
full Of yigor and power, after having, from
the smallest beginnings, been twice United
States Senator, and the accumulator Of a
fortune Of thirty millions, without having
ever speculated a dollar in his life-simplA
BY the increase Of property he bought for a
song.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

The North Pole may at length be reached,
and all on account of pair Of trousers
iI-skin ones-which were on board the ILL
a,ed Jeanette. The garment is said to
nave been found on the coast Of Greenland,
-howing that on their journey from the Pa
fife to the Atlantic the br eches must have
,a-sed the Pole carried that way by a cur
rent DR. Nan,en, who discovered this fact,
thinks that it ID possible to make the same
route. .-Er.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Barber NROD.

THE room In the rear OF Watson House, in
i thealley has been reGtted and handsomely
furnished with improved Chairs. &c. and Will
be conducted by samuel Brown Customers
are assured Of cleanliness In an the appoint
ments. and comfortable, prompt and courteous
attention SAMUEL BROWN,
Clothes Renovated.
MAY - 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
FOB The TONN CUSTOM

an orders viii De deived 40 home of customer.
Mr. T. r Eddy am experienced miller Is in
teres,ed with us in the Milling Business and
Will give prompt attention to all orders.
CHARLESTOWN WATER & MFG. co.
AuE - l~~9
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
DENTIST

Has located in Chariestown for the practice of
bis profession. l,,upphed with ali the modern
appliances and prepared Co serve the puolc in
e satisfactory manner.
Oniue Iu building of Mr. ii. ID. Talbot near
Iy opposite Flrs, National Bank.
ruge IT, f~~tI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

WE call the attention of houSekeepers to
w the following Gelatine. Corn Starch,
Irish Moss Tapioca. Ext Lemen. Ext. Vanilla,
Ext Bitter Aim ld and French Rose Water
An of which we carry constantly in stock at
lowest prices. AlSQO lIH & 90.
NOv ~. lSS1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
To the Public.

HAVING purchased the FL0uRand GRlsT
IL MILL at thurle>t1wn known as the
Locke Mil and put 10 iu thorough repair for
the manufacture of the very best quality OF
Burr, or old pruce>s flour we respectfully
solicit public patronage There will always be
ON hand q supply of Flour Corn Meal. Mill
Feed, Ground Corn, Cob. Etc, for sale OF eX-
..f..r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
REAMFR'S
HOWARD HOUSE
Howard and Baltimore Streets,
Baltimore, Md.

HUWdTU uIlU bdIUIUUTt oITttIef
Baltimore, Md.
/ TAKE this method of informing my friends
i and the public generally that / have leased
the above well-knOwn hotel for a term of years,
and have thoroughly renovated and refurnish-
ed the same. 1 hope, by polite and strict at
tentiOn 20 business 10 merit liberal share OF
public patronage
Terms-Sl. so and $500 per day.
JAMES REAMER,
Aug. 5 1850. Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Washington y .Nef0ndcr

HANE made arrangements to insure proper
IL " AGAINST TORNADOES in Htna. of
Hartford. Continental of New York, and Pea
body of Wheeling, W. Va Where parties de-
sire this, on application a special Policy will
he granted and an additional rate be charged
for same.
MAY 27 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
VM. Il. TRAvERs
ArrORNET ArLlW.

Ciules,ort Je5erso, C0au,fy, West Frgniio
VIII practice I'm the Courts of thisCouuty auu
The adjoining Counties.
Ornc, neat door totheresidence of Mrs Max
we'll. and nearly opposite the Carter House.
November 23, l,65.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

Sold by Druggists. or sent postpaId on RECENT
OF price. DR.. HUMPHREYS MANUAL. 09 pages)
richly bound IN cloth and gold, mailed free.
humphreys s'Medicine Co, ,i0Sfulton ST. NY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

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
DlREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, W II.
+. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, ). w. Washington, II. l.. Snyder
Charles p Wilson, Jshn II. little, Jacob s.
Melvin, +. q. w Herr, isaac II. Strider.
COL. r. p CHEW President.
II. b. DANENPORT............. Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMNTrEE-J. g. Hurst, VIM.
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
r. p. Chew, ;. W. Washington.
Local AGENTS .-Mddleway-J. G. Shirley
Harpers Ferry-ChaS. L. Trail; Shepherds
town j. s. Fleming; Duilields-C. L.Barnnart;
harlestown-Wa Washington d Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Jan. 1886.


about the fnieh part Of bulk u Is grand double SIP" M
cofe as lar-ca j. easy carry We 81 90 Hlsosi AlN a
a, make from ~ - dos 20 cse nni iAc star Nh-
urxreucnce better luct Nc pay lii ~ Alif- t-r-
Addrcss n HaLLETr z CO., Box $50, foiiLANu, MAINE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
.IFi'S. .8rn,enfrOHt
Has resumed
DRESS-M a KING

this winter and having arranged for competent
help will undertake any amount oi ~orG, with
prices corresponding with other good Dress
makers of the town.
Dec IS / ssa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

VIM Wilson
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-15

blematic Of the history and growth of Cali
fornia from the earliest day to the CONNER
cial period of 1874, which was the date
decided upon by Mr.. Lick in his beQut st.
Representatives of the press were admitted
to see them yesterday and on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday next, from 9
o'clock in the morning until o'clock in
the afternoon, the doors will be open to the
public. The competing artists are j. Hoch-
holzer, F. Seregni, Wright & Sanders and
Frank Happersberger, the latter of whom
was the designer of the Garfield monument
in Golden Gate Park. The models are con-
structed on a scale of olie and half inches
to the foot.
HoCHHoLZER's DESIGN.
That presented by J. Hochholzer was de-
signed by Weinert, the sculptor, and is
simple and direct in style, and consists of
square central pedestal of California marble,
from which rises square shaft of bronze
surmounted by sphere representing the
earth and showing the continents in relief.
Surrounding the whole Is an allegorical
figure of California in the form of semi
nude Indian girl, one foot on the shore of
the Pacific, the other resting on the Sierras,
from whose snow-capped peaks flows the
wealth of he State Her right hand holds
a celestial globe belted with the zodiacal
signs (emblematic of the great observatory
and telesc0pe), and In her lap are gathered
the cereals, fruits and flowers of all climates.
Her hair is bound with a wreath OF pine
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-15
FOURTEENTH OF JULY.
Discussing the Mode of Celebration
Committees Named.

Discussing the Mode of Celebration.
Committees Named.
The committee composed OF patriotic French
men who wish to glorify the memories Of the
day when their forefathers gathered together In
the might Of their righteous cause and RACED the
walls Of La Bastile met at the office OF the
French Benevolent Society on jackson street
last evening TO consummate arrangements look
ing toward the proper observance of that day.
Chairman OF the committee Emanuel Meyer
opened the meeting with j. Desc hamps as Sec
rotary. The earlier part OF the evening was
taken up wholly with discussions OF the APP
preaching event, but from the concensus OF 0pn-
ion 1t was learned that large majority favored
W0Odward's Gardens as the place TO hold the
celebration, and the following programme was
further discussed upon that basis:
The celebration shall be held on one day only
(Monday), July 14th, at 10 o'clock in the
morning, games and outdoor sports of all kinds
to be INDUCED in. At o'clock in the AFTERNOON
the procession will be formed at the corner OF
Jackson aud Montgomery streets, this parade to
be wholly OF a military character. At o'clock
oider. the usual long speeches ana oraiions to
be studl0usly dispensed with. In the evening
pyrotechncs and brilliant ball will serve as a
fitting close to the holiday.
The following subcommittee were appointed
on Ceiebration-J. Berger, C. Rimossa, j. La
barthe A. Vauthier and Z. St. Julien.
Or Dec0ratiOnS-L. PouZad0uX, j. Fourquet,
P. Houtanc p. Clavere and L. I. Boyer.
On Literary Exercises-E. Raas, T. Marque,
A. Chaigneau. L. Godcheaux and A. Z. Bellue
Committee on Fireworks-J. Fourquet, L.
Rem0nd, F. BertOn, j. II. Casadebat and +.
Hitte.
On Muslc-F. Lacotte, J. Roth, f. Candau, A.
Delaroche and o. LutZen.
On Adverllsements-A. Chaigneau, E. Marque,
E. Raas, j. Peyre and J. A. Raymond.
On Finances-E Remond, p. Hourtane, j. r.
Casadebat, Z. F. Boyer and p. Debange.
On Procession and Route-O. Lutzen, grand
marshal; p. Clavere, aid; captains-E. Giraud,
j. Deschamps ana J. Peyre.
On InvitaIi0ns-Leon WE'LL, F. Berton, A P.
Bellue, j. Julien and o. Luizen.