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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
Braddock DistiIIery,

Cumberland Md, August H. 1888.
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 manuiac-
ture of the Braddocl Pure Rye Whiskey only
rye and barley malt are used. Respectfully,
J. p. WILLARD,
L. II. TRooK,
JOHN H. YOUNG,
p LIIIIs,
U. s. Storekeepers and Gaugers,
Cumberland, Md, Aug IS, 1855.
james Clark G o. DistiAerS DC, CiHmbeTdnd -
GENrLEMEN-FO 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
US that they are the purest and most
uniformly reliable goods that we can md Tor
our sick. Yours truly,
TRos. NJ HEALY, NJ. d.
W. w. WILEY NJ. d.
NJ A. r. f. CARR, NJ. d.
c. H. OHR NJ. ID.
DIR. +. X Goldsborough. well-known ply
sican of Washington, ID. c. writes:
Oakland Nd, August II, 1883.
lI,Sgs James Clrk d Co., Cumberland. Nd;
Gentlemen-I take pleasure in saying that
regard your Braddock Whiskey as a fine and
excellent article, and cheerfully recommend 1t
for medicinal use.
Very truly yours
E.. GoLDsBoRoUGH, NJ. D.
Winchester Va Aug. 10, 1883.
James Clarke IL Co., Cumberland, Nd:
Dear Sirs-I have frequently used in my
practice here your Braddock Pure Rye and
Barley Malt Whiskeys. l believe them to be
perfectly pure and free from all adulterations.
Yours truly, W. 2. MCGUIRE, Nj. ID.
July IS 1SS9-1y,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

John II. Wallace, the editor Of Wallacfs
Monthly, in New York, was robbed by his
nephew of $4,000 Served him right-he
must have come by it wrongfully. We have
been doing right all our lifetime and we
defy an expert to find half that amount in
our wallets-and our name is Wallace, too.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
+. L. Beller
CoNTRACToR&BUI

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 or improve should give him
call.
Jan I, 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

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.
DrREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Dayen-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, w. II.
+. Lewis r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker 5. w. Washington IL. l.. Snyder
Charles p Wilson, Jshn H. little, Jacob s.
Melvin, +. G. w. Herr, isaac III. Strider
COL r. p CHEW, President.
H. B. DAVENPORT,....... .........T Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMIrrEE-J G. Hurst, VIM.
H. T. Lewis Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
r. p Chew, 5. w. Washington.
Local s.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley !;
Harpers Ferry-Chas. +. Trail shepherds
town.. 5 Fleming; Dufiields-C. L.Barnhart;
Washington Il Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
REPAIR WORK A SPsGiALfY
To the Public.

HAVING purchased the FLOCRaudGRIST
IL MILL at Charle,town known as the
Locke Mill, and put it I'm thorough repair for
the manufacture of the very best quality of
Burr or old pr0Ces, flour, we respectfully
solicit public patronage. There viii always be
ON hand q supply of Flour Corn Meal Mill
Feed Ground Corn, Cob, Etc, for sale or eX-
change.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
DRLD. STARRY
DR E. DOUGLAS DAVIS,
DENTIST

Has located in Char.est0wn for ,he practice of
his profession l,supphei with all the modern
appliances aud prepared to serve the public iu
a satisfactory manner.
Office in building of Mr. III. %. Talbot near
ly opposite First National Bank.
June ~. iS>g
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28


Ex-Assisiant Postmaster-General Ste
venson tells this story on Senator Black
burn. They were among guests at din
ner party not long ago when Mr.. Steven
son, looking across the table, said
Senator, do you remember that day
when we were.seconds in duel p
Mr.. Blackburn promptly expressed his
recollection of The pleasant event." and
the other guests called for the particulars
of duel which had left in the minds of
the seconds such cheerful memories.
"Well," began Mr.. Stevenson, "Mr.
Blackburn drove me out to the ground.
1t was before sunrise, but we were the sec
onds, and, Of course, we're first on the
ground. But the principals soon arrived.
Now | was very ignorant about duels.
The principals knew very little, too. But
Mr. Blackburn was well posted, and it
order that everything should be clearly
understood and satisfactory, he said he
would explain the code. So he took the
floor, or rather the ground, and began to
talk. 1t was very interesting, for as you
all know, the gentleman from Kentucky
is an orator.
Just then there was an interruption by
the bread plate, and Mr.. Stevenson paus-
ed to help himself to bread. But the
pause continued, and Mr.. Stevenson was
apparently going on with his dinner.
"Well-but the duel you haven't told
us how the duel ended" said several
guests, eagerly, and speaking at once.
ooh, it didn't end. 1t didn't begin"
said Mr.. Stevenson solemnly. "You see,
Blackburn began to talk before sunrise
and never stopped till after sundown, and
then it was too dark for the duel"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
GEO. T LIGHT

Hasa fullue of Blair's Handy Paper Tqb.
IL lets for sale both for Pen & Pencil.
French Paper I'm tablets 35cts.
Linen pluDr 85
Bill Heads 80
Statements 80.
Blanks receipts, Bonds 6c10.
Call and examine them
Owing BOZ the reduction of tax ON Quinine,
and for the benefit of the inflicted we offer the
same at $500 per oz.
Have on hand all the popular patent medi-
cines Also keep AN school Books & supplies.
GEO. I. LIGHT.
Feb. 10. 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

WE call the attention of housekeepers to
w the following Gelatine, Corn Starch,
Irish Moss TapiOca Ext Lemen, Ext. Vanilla,
Ext Bitter Almond and French Rose Water
I'M Of which we carry constantly i'm stock at
lowest prices. AlsQO III q ~.
Nov II, 1SS1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Dniaurn Jfapa Comfy Hef Virginia.
Practice, I'M the Courts of Virginia and West
Virginia Attention paid t0 collection of claims.
Jan. l0. l,,l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
.oRREsT vs.. BROWN
ATTORNEY ATL4W,

lu'efgm. Jefa0a CYm'y, West I1gbu0,
Attend, to casesiz the different Courts of West
s. r-.uia and Maryland Attention given 20
Pensions and an classes of Claims against the
f. IS Government
re- Special attention TO Collections.
Jam l1. 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
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, 1890-05-28
REAMER'S
HOWARD HOUSE
Howard and Baltimore Streets,
Baltimore, Nd.

I TAKE this method of informing my friends
1 and the public generally that l have leased
the above we'll known hotel for a term of years,
and have thoroughly renovated and refurnish-
cd the same hope, by polite and strict at
tention 70 business to merit a liberal share of
public patronage.
Terms-Sl.50 and S200 per day
JAMES REAAlER,
Aug. 5, 1889. Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
Surveying and COnveyancing.

I WILL survey anywhere, promptly and at
short nOtice-accurscy guaranteed. Special
attention paid in connection Herewith TO DRAW
ING DEEDS orany embellishments Of Writing
S.c So.eG;saTle't0wn' ;sa5 S;@we ssS Gsi TSR;oSNy ";
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
lTTORNET ~ L4T.
-fTTORNET - I'D

Joseph TRAPNELL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

~ 4. and Fine Salt. Pepper, saltpet =. nd
W. Ground Sage for sale by c. d. EBv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
HOTEL SUPPLEE,

6le Louisiana Avenue. Next to City Postoiiice.
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

Concord Monitor.
A resident OF this city had corn ON
the middle toe Of his left foot, which had
bothered him greatly for many years.
One morning he could bear il no
longer and adopted unique and sudden
method Of getting rid Of it.
He obtained rifle and fastened ID
firmly, muzzle downward, on a board set
for the purpose. Then he laid board
down under it and fred 1t twice. The
bullet entering the board at exactly the
same point each time convinced him that
the rifle was firmly fixed and properly
adjusted, and his next move was to place
his bare foot on the board so that the
corn on his toe came directly over the
bullet hole.
This matter being arranged to his sat-
isfaction, he got friend, who was
present during the preliminary opera
tions, to pull the trigger. The result
fully equaled If it did not exeesd his ex-
pectations. The bullet went through his
toe and carried the corn with it, leaving
q large ragged hole, which will be quite
likely to give him as much trouble as did
the corn.
He refused to have q physician and
says bullet hole is better than corn
any day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
SIDEWALK AarIsTs.
who ChOOne the London EOotways
for Their StuuIOs.

Tor 1uetr StuulOss
al ost any hne day, in Tothill street,
inst around the corner from Westminster
abbey, in Trinity square beside the tower
Of London, and in various other places
whore they can find conspicuous nook
Just out Of the swirl Of the human tide,
the pavement artist oan be seen at home
in his studio.
He is usually about IS dirty, yogged
and disseputable looking as can we'll be
imagined, and il is a question whether
the glow in his eyes is an expression Of
the genius OF his soul, or the effect of last
niRht'a indulgence in ''sour ale.,'
On . bag spread before him is varied
assortment of colored orayons; tho
smooth, level hag-stones FURNISH his
canvas, and his slouch hat or cap docs
duty as dustar and blender. Among his
elbjects sfe dudes, s'bot bies," hanson
cabs, dogs, birds and marine and land
scnpe sceuery.
1t 10 really wonderful to see the effects
they produce by few bold dashee with
their bits OF crayon. Intersperssd with
his work are artiaticslly executed
legends which inform you that he La q
poor, honest workingman, with large
family to support
BY evening they have completed some
dozen or more pictures and usually sesped
good harvest Of coppers, and their
work Is abandoned to be resumed the
next day.
They may not safety the taste Of the
long haired eccentric, high priests of art,
who decide the fate Of aspirants OF the
exhibitions Of the Royal Academy, but
to lsyman theiI pictures really look
very pretty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
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PENIHSUE.sM PRESS.

There now seems to be q general de-
mGud for ballot reform. ret orm il
certainly needed either in the sy stem OF
voting or in the habits of those to whom
the privilege Of voting ia given. NV LGn,e
Gazette.
Give no constitutional convention aud
in a few years there will be no bonded
Indebtedness and honest men will fill the
Offices and not lot OF low degraded
politicians picked up out OF the sinus OF
Wilmington aud elsewhere. -- Ssqtord Re.
Vieto.
1t 10 the duty OF farmers to watch
closely The msn whom thay want as law
mskeFs. Farmers must ba active polti-
cians. II ~ time they awake t, the fact.
They no Longer can say, II don't care
who they nominate, am not interested. :,
But you should be. II IL not tune that
you should look after your law. makers?
Have yon not suffered from csrsiebsnass
in the past9 Be sotiye in the present
and keep ~atohful eye on ths future
NeoeGrk LeIger.
What fidicule has been brought upon
you and upon the party by that remark
from GormaG'B lips that "a reform bsliot
law means the rain of our party IL IL
pleeaa Il to you, gentlemen, in your OK
allied iition, to contemplate thSt the
abatement has gone around shat ycu, a
member OF the legislature, would not
new occupy your SCAT in that body, Ind
yhu no. tesorted to fraud, bribery, &o.
We think net, yet such 10 the iafsrsnce
6s ia dawn from the "hoss' speech. -
Greeasdorough free Press
Thst this right Ito vote IL only grant
to Individuals from government when
organized is true, and government has
always eEeroieed the power to withhold
suffrage from certain olAssea Of its 0iti-
zens. nearly all this states women aye
not yoters because this right has never
been given them, though thoro is no
reason why thoy should not be, If there
is an inherent right TO this privilege.
Why should the inherent right Ealons 10
man more then to woman, except upon
the principle that he is the stronger Of
the two and might makes iI"-Dela.
toGre Democrat
The world owes every man living !"
ia claim akin to the one put forWari by
sonis visionary politicians that 1.-THE State
owes every man a vots.n The former
claim is cifset by the fiat that ..if q inaa
will not work neither shail lie cat; and
the latter has just been offset by the deci-
sion of the court Of appeals 10 the effect
that if o man twill not pay his tsr
neither ahall lie yote,n That, In short, is
what the tax law says and the court has
declared thst Il 10 constitutional. All q
man has to do In order to ROMAN quail.
fed voter is to keep his name on the
assessment list by paying his tax every
year. There Is nothing unreasonable
about this. - Susseg journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

new York tribune.
Congressman Flower delights to tell an
anecdote. At o recent dinner party given
by him he related one about Abraham
Lincoln which was new, ut leest to the
company assembled. To those who knew
lincoln and were familiar with the favor
lite We'll, that reminds me" it will APP
peal moot strongly. A man called ut the
Executive Mansion ono afternoon 20 tell
the President some details Of battle re-.
Gently fought. He was admitted aud
President Lincoln listened to him ct first
eagerly aud then with patience. 1t took
him long TINA TO complete his story.
When he was through MIR. Lincoln said
mildly aud pleasantly. "Young man,
when people tell me story ii usually re-
minds me of something; but, do You
know what yna have Just told me
doesn't remind me Of anything at all.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

Wilmington Is being Disseminated
against by the Pennsylyania and phila.
delphia d Reading railroads in tine Iast-
ter OF freight rates on anthracite coal.
This discrimination il not so slight that
IL can be passed over without attention
but 1t directly affects the pockets of all
manufacturing concerns in this city that
use anthracite coal, in that they have to
compete with concerns In nei2hhoring
cities who are no farther, II as far, re-
moved from the coal minsa rs Whining
ton but yet have rata on anthracite
coal much cheaper than this city. Com
petition in business is 40 keen in those
days that an apparently insignificant
sum OF few cents difference In ths
ptioe of ton of coal often means the
difference between briskness and stsgna-
ton in trade.
Wilmington induetries have already
felt the direct effects Of this diacrimina-
tion in the loss Of business to distant
points, while 1t makes the cost of msnn.
fRcture here Just as much moro than tue
game article in neighhNring cities ss tue
difference in the cost OF the coal used
For years past there has been differ
ence OF 10 cents in the freight rate on
anthracite coal between this city and
Philadelphia in favor of tho latter,
although there is no earthly reason for
such wide difference as the freight rates
on coke and bitumiEous coal are the
game. II it costs no more to heal
bituminouB coal and coke To Wilmington
than it does 10 Philadelphia, why should
the consumer he usked to pay Is cents
per ton over the Philadelphia rate on
anthracite coal. That is not the great
est injustice done to Wilmington,
Anthracite coal is hauled TO points
35 miles farther removed from the
mines than Wilmington, at the Il
Philadelphia rate or Is cents cheaper
than to this city, thus not only dis
terminating against Wilmington to tho
extent of the Is cents per ton, but sob
bling her Of her natural advantages ia
being situated nearer to the mines.
The following comparative table OF
rates on anthracite coal from the Sch1yl-
kill regioa aud the distances from Schuyl-
kill Haven will show the discrimination
nnd the injustice which it works. The
rates in column (a) apply to prepared
sizes; in column (b) to pea coal, aud in
column (c) to buckwheat coal and culm !:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
JOHN a. D, WILSON.
Down. Fob. lat, 1890.


Editor idzeite: | Saw a .oommuni.
cation Ia your paper stating that here
were loud complaints on account OF my
being inaccessible to receive taxes. This
sudden spell Of anxiety is all for the das-
ling vote, and not for any extra share OF
moral obligation to pay their taxes as good
ctizsns should DO independent OF vote.
II the taxes for 1892 are as easy paid by the
same parties | will believe the earth stands
still. | expect 10 bo accessible enough to
allow every voter IN opportunity 10 pNy his
tax before the time Tor retnru OF hnlin-
quents. JAMES II, EMAII,EY
CHRISTIAN, January 3Ist. Coisctor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. THE grand Jury
has returned an indictment against
Joseph A. Murphy, sporting editor OF
the G59bs- Democrat. Mr.. Murphy was
the referee for prize-fght that occurred
nearly three months ago between two
men named Ahesrn and jackson and
which resulted in Jackson being killed.
Warrants were issued for all parties to
tho fight, but they waived examination
and the case was sent to the grand jury.
Iruo bills were found against all but
Murphy. The prosecuting attorney re.
fused to take sction ana rcsubmitied the
case TO the next grand jury, which hiss
now reported. Murphy is nationally
famous as champion sprinter and o
sporting authority. He is son Of the
city river and harbor commissioner, a
wealthy man. Two months ago he was
married,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
Den,ocracy ana Drnn,tenness.

Senator Colquitt Ct GeorRis, in leo
ture before the American Temperance
Uuion in New York, on Sunday, among
other things, said you will not object
II say that am Democrat. want to
gay that Democracy aud Drunkenness ore
not the same thing, and l don't wish any
OF my Democratic friends to entertain
the idea that being in favor of temper
ance ia b ing opposed to Democracy.
Both parties are Efsaid of the liquor vote.
There would be no talk Of solving the
race problem II the rum shops were
oI1aa y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06

EAsTos, MD, Jan. 3l,-Dr. John Chew
Gibson, ono of the Oldest practioinR ply.
sioj-ns in Talbot county, died so-day "
his residence, in st. nIichael's He was
the son OF the late Fayette Gibspn and
tao Oldest representative of one Of the
oldest families in Talbot county. His
mother was the sister OF the late DR.. Chew
and the aunt of the present DR.. Chew, OF
Baltimore. DR.. Gibson married the
daughter of Thomas King Carroll, Of
Dorchester county, who was governor of
Maryland. He leaves widow, TWO CONS
and daughter. Frank I. Gibson, his
youngest son, is editor OF the ~.
Michael'H CONT.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
4 aoYAL SUm ssr.



RgmsSale ia pretty little town stand.
ing on tbs chalk ciifS Of the Kentish
coast, in tie sonth eastern part OF Eng.
land. It Aas an excellent artificial hAr-
Dor, enclosed by stone sea wall, and
subsists largely on fish and summer
visitors from London. At the hes1 Of
the hsrbor stands a neat, plain granite
monument; an JmDsrishable reminder OF
momentous event, whicn, but for this
modest shaft, would have long since been
consigned to oblivion. Tbs inscription
explains itself 10 George the Fourth,
King of Great Britain and Ireland, The
Inhabitants and yisitOrs of Ramsgate,
and the directors and trustees of the mar
bour, have erected this ohelisk as q CRATE.
full record of His Mgissty's gracious con-
descension in selecting this port for his
embarkatinn on the 25th OF Sept, in
progress to his kingdom Of Hanover, and
his happy return on the 9th OF Nov.
1921
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-02-06
rnrBD 70 hfLL YrFs AVID oBlLD.


HIIhu WhMIaUs DcRpeFhts sIU~
ienco Ends ih Attempted SaiGihe,
New YoBK, Feb. 3.--Emii Meyer, a
blind chair maker, heretofore fohd hus-
band and father, in st Of sudden mad
ness last night made fiendish attempt TO
murder his whole family and himself at
No. 282 Second street.
He dragged his wife from her bed
by the hair, drove the sharp prongs
Of pair Of shears into her cheat,
tried to brain her with hammer and
then dashed his child against the
rtove. His blindness made him
fail of his purpose, AMI wife and child
escaped by the narrowest Of chances.
Before the polies came he ate fistful OF
Psris green, and was taken to Bellevue
Hospital raying maniac, struggling
with death.