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

There are two set, of letters which
have come 20 De used SO familiarlv IN
place of the words they represent that
many who employ them freely do not
know for what they really do stand
one Of these letter combinations is
&C. O. d. Everybody understand, its
general significance, namely, that who
ever receive. q parcel SD marked must
nav for it before he can get IT, Ii would
certainly take q great deal of time il the
words Cash ou Delivery were always
written where the simple &C. O. ID. y
serves So we'll.
Another curious combination of the
same sort is 20. X. I'm this case the
letter, do not happen to correspond at
an with the phrase they stand for The
words All right do not so much as
contain either of the letters i'm question.
The origin of 30. *. " is n matter of
tradition and not 10y any means of exact
record. but 10 Is said that the practice of
writing IL had its beginning with John
Jacob Astor. the famous millionaire
merchau of New York.
Mr. Aston was known to be so honor
able and so familiar with all sorts Of
mercantile matters i'm New York that
he was frequently consulted 10y his
friends as 10 the commercial standing or
solveucy of other merchants. Aud If
note of inquiry was received 10y him re-
lating 90 the standing of one whom he
had good reason TO consider financially
sound. he wrote 20. X. on the bottom
of the note and promptly sent it back.
Being German 10y birth, and, per-
haps. not perfectly familiar with the pc
culiar spelling Of the English language,
1Ir Astor supposed that o. X. was az
abbreviation of ~all correct which. m
Ei.own mind. he spelled -oll korrect
Colored Gentleman Permit me. Miss
smlcrlv. DE extreme felicity of present
ing my scat
Miss S.-Thauks. kindly, Mr.. John
sing. bot don't deprive Yourself.
Mr. J.-No depravity. ma'am no de-
pravitv at al assure YOU.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

DRUGS. Patent Medicines, Chemicals, Hair,
IL Tooth. Nail and Shaving Brushes, Soaps
Perfumes. Combs. &c. Physicians can always
supply themselves from our large supply of
medicines. AISQUITH & co.
Aug 80. 1SSS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Channels Skins.

NHAMOIS SKINS from ten to sixty cents
Carriage Sponges and Boston Coach Oil.
Aug 80, 1855. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

SOAPS.-We have in store a large stock OF
= Toilc' soaps We call special attention 10
our is. cent soaps. ASQUITH Il co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
xiraiuia FREE gress.
DE4rH ISD DES0LATION.

Dead-dead.
shall never die, iesr.
a heart. 80 sore bestead,
o bunker never fed,
o life uncontrolled;
u is drear, very drear
lam cold.
The sunshine gloryfying all thc bills.
The children dancing among the daffodils'
The thrush-likc music Of maidens lips.
Brooding thanksgiving DER dear tello"sniiT'
The calm compositions and oenignitic7
OF souls fast anchored In translucent seas
The visible radiance Of tie invisible.
Far glimpscs of the perfect beautiful.
Haunting the earth with heaven, hoy war;"
not me-
The low-voicod winds breathe very soo'hinSN'
Yet am cold.
Years years.
- long the dread cOmpanionship Of palns
30 long the slow compression of tLe brazil
80 long the bitter famine and the drouth'
80 long the ache for kisses on the mouth,
80 long She straining Of hot, fearless ewes
Ia backward looking upon paradise
50 long tired feet dragging. iolterih-N "i'
slow.
- long the solemn sanctity OF wue'
Years wears.
Perhaps
There was a void in heaven, which only 7lc'
Df an Gods saintlie e. could hll perfectly.
Perhaps Tor too close cunging- much sens,
on loving and OF Love Omnipoteuco
was stripped bare OF siadness Ike tree
By the black thunder blasted TO may oe
WAS not worthy; that some inner flaw
Which but the eye OF the Omniscicnt saw,
Ran darSliug through me. masking me uncle.'"'
I know not: but I SNOW that what uatn '-tN
The thrill the rapture, the intense repo-e'
Which but the passiou-sceptered spirit ANo"S'
The hearts great halo tightening nap the days
The breath an incense. and the laps all praise
Can De no more Tor ever; that what Is
Drear suffocaiion In a drear abyss;
Lean hands uutstrctchcd toward the dark pro-
found
starved ears vain listening for tender Souuu'
The lips choking back the des'.0te cry
Wrung from the souls forlorne-, agony,
win last until the props % Being fall,
And the green graves quiet covers aii.
Perhaps the viOicts viii blossom thcn
Der me as swectly is DER other men,
Perhaps.
10 Is most sad;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

MOULD inform the public that every Pre-
w scription that comes TO my store is pre-
pared by me individually. Persons can find
me at night at the room over the old Sheriff 5
Office. Jail Building. Respectfully,
July Is. 1881. GEO. T. LIGHT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
NOTICE. NOTICES.

WE are the leader in Low Prices and Head
w Quarters for Tinware. To prove the fact
to you we are selling the best Fruit Can in the
market with a guarantee with every one, at
the small price Of 40 cents per dozen. Hoping
you will call before buying elsewhere, We are.
Yours, very truly.
September g. So c. ID. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

4 new celebrity is making hi, appear
ance along the boalcyards of Paris lie
is "A well-dressel intelhgeut-looking
youth. who sauuters along the terraces
Of the principal cafes, scanning the faces
n the consommatears until he cUicn's
sight Of one that strikes his fancy. Doll
ing his hat politely ne thus accosls tine
gentleman he has singled out:
VIII monsieur be cool enough TO ask
me any questions ne p.cases relating 20
the history of France from the time of
Pharamond down 10 Napoleon III: l
can tell tho monsieur the day, even the
hour Of the birth. marriage or death of
anv historical parsonage.
In nine cases out of ten this walking
encyclopaedia has soweli chosen his man
thatmonsieur thus addressed puts Co hun
a number of questions. all of which are
answered correctly and instantly. to the
astonishment of the persons around and
to the profit of the inventor of this novel
method Of earning a livelihood
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Time Table in Effect December 18th, 1889.
N0RTHWARD. 40 AIS AS $50
Stations. Pass. Pass. Mix. Mix.

Trains No. 40. AIS and AS are daily except
Sunday Train No $50 runs Sunday only.
Additional mixed trains leave Charlestown
4O5 D. m. and 1 rs a. m and arrive at Harper 5
Ferry at $40 p. IN. and l.55 a. IN. ex. Sunday.
SOUTHWARK Az 4l9 Az 449
Stations Pass. Pass. Mix. Mix.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
Diamond Dyes.

A the Spring advances we call attention t
n a full stock Of Diamond Dyes, and guar
antee them to color Ribbons, Dresses, Hats
Feathers aud Cotton Goods.
GEO T. LIGHT.
Druggist. Next Door 10 Post Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
To the Public.

I HAVE in stock some superior brands OF
i Whiskeys, among them a Sour Mash Ken
lucky Whiskey highly recommended as una
and pure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

This erumbling into chaos and decay;
My heart aches, and think / shall go mad
some day some day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

Having % years experience rs a Cutter. will
guarantee you tit or no sale. Work Prompt
IL and Carefully Executed Call and be con-
vinced Yours respectfully,
J. f. REININGER,
March :, 1889. Merchant Tailor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
.v'OTICE

TOTAX- PAYERS OF CHARLESTOWNA AND
MIDDLEWAY DISTRICTS.
IF Taxes are not paid promptly will be
| compelled to sell property as the law di-
reefs No other help for it.
EUGENE BAKER.
Deputy Sheriff.
June IS, 1887
Spirit and Dem cOpy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23
GEO II HAGLEY,
MARTHA A. HAGLE'

CHARLE,rowN. W VA, Sept. p, 1883.
Having used the preparation made by the
late DR. Sch,ctier, Dentist, of Charlestown, 1t
gives me pleasure 10 recommend ITS use rs a
valuable dentifTice and wash for the mouth
and gums. .,
W. + LIPPITT. NJ. d.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

| nnM nfler M serNices again q
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-23

For sale at DIR BISHOPS Drug Store in
Charlestown. jefferson Co, W. Va.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31

age might easily be met. Sisters, for
the sake of the cause let us do this.
Who will be the first to lead off by
way of example?
That woman Of rare individuality
and char ning powers-indeed, the
only Mrs. Clarke-was retained as
Recording Secretary. Assurance is
now rendered doubly sure that we
shall leave a faithful, unmutilated
record for the present year at least.
Miss Farr was elected Treasurer.
A change in the time of meeting
has been proposed by some. The
Unions over the State will take this
matter under careful advisement and
come up to the convention next
spring fully decided as to whether
spring or autumn is the most favor
able season for meeting. Yours for
the work,
Mrs. F. L. SUTTON,
Cor. and Fin. Sec, State W. G. r. U.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31

i. of Malvern, and was listened to
by a large and appreciative audience.
Mr.. Vance announced the pro-
gram, which opened with a beautiful
duet by Misses Jennie Fitzpatrick and
Leiper, after which the recitations
were elegantly rendered. The judges
were Prof. Murphy, Rev. G. ?. Bride
we'll and Mr.. Powell Garden. The
prize was awarded to Miss Jennie
Birkhead. A solo followed with
piano accompaniment. Mr.. Wood
cock with the song of the Little
Brown Jug was admired by one and
all. Mrs. Harrison presented the
medal with appropriate remarks, and
as the sudience dispersed it was whis-
pered it was SO well done, it was too
bad they could not all have medal.
Another contest will be given on the
Fourth of July.
Mrs. E. ETHRIDGE,
Press Superintendent.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31
SPECIAL TO ALL.

The decision of the Supreme Court
of the United States in regard to IL
quor in sealed packages, is bearing
bitter fruit even here in Arkansas. In
one town where it was voted out of
town and county, by 10 am, the
day the saloon was opened, twenty
people were drunk and in the GALA
boose. From another where they
have the three-mlle law comes the ap-
peal, "What can we do to prevent
the opening of saloon within one
and one-half miles of the school
house? The decision of the Supreme
Court has given man the courage
to try to start one."
Ii this decision shocks the Ameri-
can people till the Indifferent are
aroused to see the hold the liquor
traffic has upon the government and
then to act, this unrighteous decision
VIII not have been in vain, but will
be overruled for good to the cause of
national prohibition. Below will be
found the directions of our attorney
at Washington, Mrs. Ada M. Bitten
bender. Read and act promptly and
let us unite in prayer that this may
be door of Hope. l would also
counsel mass meeting adopting reso-
lutions protesting against this arbi-
trary overriding of all law by a great
monied power, which is largely con-
trolled by less than a hundred thou
sand men, and not half of these
Americans. Write for The CHRoN-
IcLE as well as to headquarters, so
we may all know what is going on.
L. M. CHAoE.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31
From Malvern.
Editor Woman's Chronicle:

Editor Woman's Chronicle:
Malvern has enjoyed all good things
in this month of May. First was our
strawberry festival. May 18th Mrs.
Barry gave us Bible reading from
Mat. FL; "The women at the tomb. ="
At night she gave an address-sub-
ject From Jerusalem to Jericho, -
to large audience, who paid close
attention, and great praise is given
her work. Come again, Mrs. Barney,
we will be glad to hear you often.
The Demorest contest was held on
Tuesday, May 10, by the W. G. 7.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31
DIRECTORY OF STATE OFFICERS

- LYDIA M. CHAoE, State President, Little
Rock. -1'''io
MRS, r. L. SUTTON Corresponding secre
tary, Little Rock.
MRS, JULIA A. CLARK. Recording Secretary,
Beebe. 0'''i'
; MISS A. G. FAIR, Treasurer, Fifth and Wolf,
Little Rock. " VIZ
, MRS. SARA K. HART, State Organizer Little
The W. G. 7. U. meets every Thursday at 4
p. M, at headquarters, McDiarmid block,
3l5R W. Markham street. '>'
The US meet every Monday at p.m,, at the
same place.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31

which such manufacture or sale is not
prohibited.'
The other bill introduced in the
House of Representatives by Hon. l.
S. Struble, of Iowa, and faverably
reported the 24th of April by the
Select Committee on the Alcoholic
Liquor Traffic, provides:
'Ihat from and after the passage
of this act it shall be unlawful for
any person or persons, corporation,
or association of persons, to convey,
carry, ship, or transport Intoxicating
liquors of any kind from any State,
Territory of the United States, or
District of Columbia, to or into any
other State or Territory of the United
States, contrary to and in violation of
the laws thereof"
Let there, then, be a general rally
of prohibition workers to support
these bills, until one, or a substitute,
has been enacted into law. Let
every reader of this article, who
favors such law, at once write to
both of the Senators from bis or her
State, and to the member of the
House of Representatives from his or
her Congressional District, request
ing their influence in favor of the pas
sage of these bills until one, or a SUBJ
stltute, has been enacted. More than
this, each reader should secure the
writing of similar letters by several
influential people of the same polit-
ical faith as that of the Congressman
addressed. Temperance and Chris
tian Endeavor societies, conventions
OF clergymen, Sabbath schools, teach
ers, etc., should pass resolutions
asking for such a law. Editorials
and contributed article in advocacy
of the law should appear frequently
in religious and temperance newspa-
pers. Refer to the bills by their
titles. The title of the Wilson Bill
is, "a bill to protect the States in
the exercise of their police powers;"
and that of the Struble Bill is ga
bill prohibiting the transportation of
Intoxicating liquors from any State or
Territory of the United States, or the
District of Columbia, into any other
State or Territory, contrary to and in
violation of the laws thereof" These
suggestions followed, and Congress,
before the fourth of March, will pass
the Wilson or Struble Bill.
ADA M. BITTENBENDER.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31
Letter From the Corresponding
Secretary.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, May "a, 1S9

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, May "a, 1890.
DEAR SIsTERs-The past year with
all its conflicts is gone, and the tenn
perance hosts still find q formidable
foe in the field to confront.
Our treasured milestone, too, (the
State conyention,) which greets us
on each succeeding year, has been
reached, bringing with it such encour-
agement and inspiration as the faint
hearted and Respondent temperance
worker needs in this awful struggle.
The sisterhood once more had their
spirits revived, their hopes rekindled,
their faith renewed; while the COM
munity certainly had their eyes
opened and their consciences quick
ened on the subject of the biabolism
of the liquor traffic. The reports
were full of accounts of vigorous,
aggressive work done in many parts
of the State, while dear Mrs. Barney
more than supplied whatever of lack
there may have been, proving to us
an inexhaustible source of comfort
and information-her unfaltering zeal
under all discouragements serving as
the very stimulus we so much needed.
Mother Chace was returned to the
chair for the succeeding year. The
Unions held in grateful remembrance
her untiring labors of the past, duly
approaching the worth of her sober
judgment, keen perception, fearless
decision, and loving forbearance.
May she continue gracious power
for good. The office of Correspond
ing Secretary was conferred upon
Mrs. f. L. Sutton, the office of Fin
ancial Secretary being combined with
it, hence the Unions will remember
to forward all dues, donations, etc.,
to her at Little Rock w. G. T. U.
headquarters.
The office of State Organizer was
again revived, and the efficient, indie
ia igable Mis- Hart called to the field.
1t is earnestly hoped that temperance
workers and sympathizers throughout
the State will give her only that rest
that tired nature demands. She is
able and willing to spend and be
spent in the interest of the movement.
Her labors in the field would give
such an impetus to the cause as can
hardly be imagined, and the next
convention would come up, making
such a display of sheaves gathered In
from city and plain as would fill the
State with rejoicing. Once more we
insist that she be called to tle fields
that are already white for the harvest.
The Unions will bear in mind that
they are short on last years salaries
to the amount of $3.50. Now, if each
Jealous Union would only present q
lively program or entertainment,
netting as much as $40, this arrear-
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31

Two bills for the necessary con-
gressional legislation are pending in
Congress with a favorable report on
each. One, introduced in the Senate
by Hon. James F. Wilson, of Iowa,
and favorably reported the 9th of
April by the committee on interstate
commerce, provides:
"That any article of commerce,
the manufacture or sale of Nbich is
prohibited within any State by the
laws thereof, in the exercise of its
police powers, shall not be trans
ported or conveyed into such State
from any other State, Territory, Dis
trist of Columbia, or foreign country,
by any railroad company, express
company, or other common carrier :;
but this shall not be held to prohibit
the transportation of such article of
commerce as aforesaid to persons in
such State authorized by the laws
thereof to receive the same, or
through such State as aforesaid pro-
hlbltlng the sale or manufacture there
OF to any other State or Territory in
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31
Mrs. E. ETHRIDGE,
Press Superintendent.

Malvern is the place selected to
hold the Convention next year, though
several other places invited and urged
their claims.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31
temperance.
National Pledge.

"! solemnly promise God helping me, to alb
stain from all distilled, fermented and malt
-, iquofs, including wine and cider, and to EN-.
OF and traffic in the same"
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1890-05-31

Members of Local Unions subscribe
for your State organ, WoMAN's
CHRONICLE.
Thomas County cat., 1890-11-27
CNU For Irrigation
Contention.

Just as we were ready to go tc
press we received communication
under the above head, but lack oi
space compels us to give it in bril-
but we take the authority to state
there will be mass convention, a,
Colby Sat. Dec. 9Th to elect delegates
to the Oberlin convention.
At meeting OF the citizens of DE
catur county held III the city of fOber-
lin on the 10Th day of Now. 1890,
the following proceedings were had
A. ii. NcGee, was elected chair
man and Tully Scott secretary.
On motion anexecutive c. c.ua.it.z
consisting Of, here were the names
of parties from several cou1;.es, but
we only give the name of the com
mitteeman from Thomas 90. viz.
Chas. Vail, was appointed to prepare
call and provide for delegate con-
veItion of the counties of Norton,
Graham, Sheridan, Decatur, Rawline,
Thomas, Sherman, and Cheyenne to
be held in this city on the 10th day
of December 1890.
IN pursuance of the above the ex-
ecutive committee, SO appointed
hereby call a delegate convention
of ten delegates and ten alternates,
from each Of the above counties, to
be held in Oberlia on the 10Th dav
of Dec. at 10 o'clock a. M, to meet
and confer with Hon. J. ". Gregory
and Prof. Robert Hay, of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, and Hon. Mar
tin Mohler, Secy. of the State Board
of agriculture, upon the subject of
irrigation i'll Western kansas.
This committee reccomend that the
delegates be selected at a mass
meeting to be held at each of the
respective county seats on Saturday,
Dec. 9th, 1890. A. II. MCGEE.
TULLY SCOTT, Chairman.
Secretary.
Thomas County cat., 1890-11-27
DIED.

Mrs. Anna Neeber, aged II years.
led at her home in this city Tues.
lay morning. The services, were
onducted at the house Yesterday by
rev. Shackeltord. The deceased
caves nine children all grown, to
MOURN her loss. Her body was sent
% Quincy Iii. for interment, as most
ter children live at that place.
DIED-Of typhoid fever, Miss Ella
NcClung, on Nov. 10th, 1890 "A;
the home of her parents II mile
south of this place.
The funeral was at the NJ. +. Church
on Friday. Miss McCiung was just
budding into beautiful womanhood.
but Divine Providence called her
from this world of trouble. The CAT.
and many friends, offer their sympa-
thy to the bereaved parents and. rela-
tives.
Thomas County cat., 1890-11-27
Brewster Correspondence.

| Brewster is enjoying the usual Guetncss
ants. but with its everlasting prosperity
| unblemished.
Ross Strain visited the Hub Teursday
Dout forget the masq er de at Brewster,
Thanksgiving night.
BoRN-to Mr.. and Mrs. ". L. Thompson,
Tuesday, Nov, 75th a girl. Mother and child
| iong well. Cigars Thompson.
Sheriff Showal,er was among US Tuesday
A. J. Taylor started for Denver last we Ines
day.
II. J. Williams has quit the mercantile bus
iness, and gone TO farming. He will soon move
10 his farm, eight mile; north of f'ioodland
Mrs. Clark Murphy is quite sick at this
writing. Doctor Taylor of Colby is attending
her, and thinks, she will soon be about again.
There was genuine surprise party at Mr.
VI. NJ Wellmah'S last Friday evening. About
| twenty couples FABRICATED in the fun-mnking
and after doing justice toa good supper de-
parted for home feeling well pleased with their
evening entertainment.
S. Ouderkirk left here Tuesday over the
Rock Island for Illinois to make his future
home.
Two sisters of Mr. Shallenberger from Ne
b aska City, are paying h;m a visit this week.
Williams Thompson shipped another car
load OF hogs last week.
II. VI. Connel has traded his claim and some
iiock 10 a man by the name OF Patterson, ,of
Greenwood Co this state. Mr. F.. Iterson came
rut here last week TO see the land and WAS
very mucn pleased with this country, and will
move here in the near fuiure-UUDE.
Thomas County cat., 1890-11-27
Broke JAIL,

Last Saturday, night Frank Allison
who has been in jail here for the
past 81 days, serving out his SEN
tence for violation oi the prohibitory
law, got out by unlocking the door
md skipped for parts unknown.
sheriff Showa,ter, thinks Allison,
lad some one to help him. The
sheriff has not been keeping him in
he cage, but allowing him to stay
n the jail room, mainly because Al
lson was unweil when he was lodg-
d in jail. Allison, remained the ~
laws, as the allotted punishment, but
lad not paid the fine and costs which
amounted to about $500 which the
aw says must be paid, or the culprlt
ay in jail until it is paid. Allison
sfused to pay this sum, and OF course
would have had to lay in jail and be
boarded at the connty's expense, for
an indefinite length of time. His es-
APE may save the county from any
more expense, but It thwarts justice,
and we are in favor of his recapture.
and tie penalty being fully paid.
and if Allison is made fally aware
that he will either have TO pay or re-
main IN Jail, he will SHE'LL out the
money, as he is able to do so, from
the i'll gotten gains Of his nefarious
business. There had been talk OF
getting up apetition to the county
commissioners to release him after
the thirty days were ur, 1nt he did
rot wait for that, but i,i. 4 line to
the Sheriff, stating that wsuid re-
turn if his leaving, made TIE Sheriff,
any trouble, and that some one had
left aim out.