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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
A Monkey-and-rarro, rIme.

The bark Margare, Captain Sargent,
arrived at Boston lately from the West
Coast Of Africa in badly battered con-
dition. Sne was so long overdue that
she had been given up rs lost. Captain
Sargent says that between the gales and
the nature of his cargo he had an expert
ence he does not wish again 10 meet
Besides regular cargo there were twelve
snakes, 400 cockatoo5 and parrots, an
ourang outang, two small monkeys, two
crocodiles and gorilla, which he was
bringing from Durham, Africa, to
museum here. There were some stow
aways on the bark. too.
There were also rats, and they caused
the death of all but four Of the cockatoos
and parrots by eating up all the corn
that had been provided for the feathered
passengers. Then. during gale, the
snakes and crocodiles broke out of their
boxes in the hold and Invaded the fore
castle SO that for five days the men could
not venture into their quarters, but had
to live in the cabin. These reptiles, along
with the rats, kept up a continual war
fare until the surviving crocodile killed
the last snake. and completed the chain
of vengeance by being itself killed during
a fierce southwest storm by some Of the
cargo shifting and falling on it.
During the scrimmage among the
reptiles the monkeys took TO the rigging
and stuck there despite all efforts 10 dis
lodge them, and the men could not ven
ture about The croSstrees, the result being
the gales carried away all the boats,
hampers and spars. They finally all
washed away except four, which were
captured.
The worst passenger was hve-foot
gorilla, which was imprisoned in stout
wooden box lashed near the galley. The
top of this the animal forced off, but
though held by chain he had consider
able play, and get ing possession of an
iron bar he swept the deck, so that the
only way of getting to the forecastle was
by the shrouds. He wound up 10y par
italy scalping the negro cook, seiz'ng
him by the wool one day. and only let
ting go after he had been nearly killed
with an AK. All men were more or less
hurt by the beast, and he led them life
of terror. The museum collection now
is reduced TO the gorilla, three monkeys
and five parrots.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
Top or Bottom.

Several young men were in south
end resort one evening lately, shaking
for the drinks, says the Boston Globe,
when suddenly one of the fellows,
young man who is reckoned as one of
the coming lights of the political arena,
said, LET me take that dicebox a
minute.
1t was handed over to him, and, taking
out four or five dice which were in it, he
handed them to the barkeeper, and
turning the box on one end he placed the
remaining dice on it, and taking his hat
from his head covered the box and dice
with it.
"Where is that dice now" he asked
one of the men standing about.
"On top of the box, OF course" was
the reply; that is if you haven't shifted
it since you put the hat down.
Il have not, " said the young politician,
and he lifted the hat again, and, sure
enough, there sat the dice on the box,
just rs it had been before.
He set the hat down again and took
his hands away from it, while he asked
the same question he had in the first
instance.
"On top of the box, of course, repeated
the man who had been questioned.
you saw it there, did you?"
Certainly"
"Would you bet that it is on the top
of the box"
"Of course would.
"Tll let you dollar that it isn't where
you say it is.
~All right, and the men put up their
money.
The first man lifted his hat, and there
sat the dice as before. "What did l tell
you:" exclaimed the second. I've won.
There is the die on top of the box. "
Hold on minute, exclaimed the
young politician. when you come TO
think of ii, wouldn't it be rather q diff
cult task to set up dice on the top of a
dice box, when there is only a very
narrow edge to set it on: If you will
look carefully you will see that that dice
is resting on the bottom of the box in
sead of the top. guess the money is
mine. Mr. Stakeholder.
That's SO, " exclaimed the other man
who had bet, lit is on the bottom of the
box, isn't it:
Its very simple catch, said the
winner to the writer, but it's sure 10
catch ninety-nine people out of every
hundred.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
now offer my services again as
Architect and Builder,
as well as a General
Contractor or Superintendent

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May 3D. lS,9 JULIUS &. HOLMES.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
sTIYLEr NOT A LADIES nIN
He Looks upon Poets and Women IS Very
Soft Creatures.

Theodore Child, in Woman'S Cycle,
SAYS of the great explorer: a very GU
rious letter in which Henry NJ. Stanley
gives his views on love, aud the ladies
generally, has fallen into my hands, and
l cannot refrain from transcribing part
of it for the edificatfen of your readers.
The extract shows Stanley in a new
light. The letter is dated from Jermyn
street, London, where Stanley lived be-
fore his departure for his last trip into
the heart of the dark continent, and it is
dated August /, 1854. Ii is addressed to
poet who shall be nameles;, and
brings out in all its features the upright.
manly qualities of the great African ex-
plorer. He says:
81 For the life Of me l cannot sit still
moment when anything approaching
to love comes on the taps. have lived
with men, not women, and it Is the
mans intense ruggedness, plainness, di-
rectness. that | have contracted by sheer
force of circumstances Poets and
women appear 70 me so soft, so very un-
like (at least that have seem the rude
type of mankind, that one soon feels,
when talking with them, that he must
soften his speech and drawl. or affect
singular articulation, lest offence be
taken where none was Intended. Hence
men are seldom sincere to women or
poets Have you ever thought of how
you looked when speaking to woman.
If my recollection serves me right,
have seen you talk with such an affected
softness that cannot compare the man
ner of it to anything better than that OF
strong mah handling baby, tenderly,
gingerly.
Z" So, but my pen is carrying me
away. wished to say, my dear friend,
that | am absolutely uncomfortable
when speaking to a woman, unless she
is such a rare enc that she will let me
hear some common sense. The fact Is,
can't talk to women. In their pres
ence | am Just rs much Of ahypocriie as
any other man, and it gals me that l
must act, and be affected, and parody
myself for no earthly reason, but because
think, with other men, that to speak
or act otherwise would not be appre-
ciated. 1t is such false position that ]
do not care to put myself i'll it.
Stanley then goes on TO qualify his
structures by saying that there Is one
lady, friend of the poet to whom he
writes, to whom he can speak, because
after the first few minutes of strange
ness have gone she soon lets you know
that chaff won't do Therefore, lac adds,
please say hearty friend wishes her
daily en- ioyment Of her life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
sMILEs IND QUIRKs.

\ maiden speech Ask Papa
The actor thinks that a good role Is
better than a loaf.
Gentlemen who wind their watches at
night are apt to wind them up tight.
People who live in Ulster county ought
to keep warm in the coolest weather.
The membership in the League Of
American Wheelmen is said to be falling
oil.
A shoemaker calls his lap-stone honest
confession. because it is good for the
sole.
4 gentleman whose friends are prac-
tical jokers, says he needs jest-pro-
tector.
A man blown over in wind-stom
knows that there is an heir apparent to
the thrown.
An old sailor is called sea dog. This
is the only kind Of canine that can live
on his bark.
Squildig says it always reminds him
of isinglass to look into an opticians
store window.
When a literary magazine goes up 1t
Is perfectly legitimate supposition to
assume that it blew up.
Il have obtained all the Information !
desire on that point, remarked the man
who sat down on pin.
Il shall forbid Clarence to enter my
house. said papa sternly.
Would you break the boys heart:7
"No: I'd break his neck.
General Greeley, what is this in this
boftle:"
~Thats That's water.
by George, I've lost my bet. l
wagered two to one you'd say it was
snow.
Minister to choir leader)-I see you
have dispensed with Mr. Deeptone's serv-
ices.
Choir Leader-Yes, sir thought a
change of base desirable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
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TERMS:
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fS-No advertisement Co be considered by
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rG-An advertisement not marked on the
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rF~ REGULAR ADVEBriSENENrs.-l aVolu
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that their privilege only extends t0 their im-
mediate business Real Estate. Legal or other
advertisements sent by them 90 be am addition
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Eo-Obituary notices of more than five lines
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JOB WORK Posters. sale Bills. Circulars,
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F. L. Beller
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Jan Z 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19

Beware Of unprofessional advice. aud
be chary Of independent home dosing.
Here is quinine, medicine Of wonder
ful usefulness-one Of the most indis-
pensable Of drugs. But look out for it.
Too much Of it knocks the patient silly.
Who shall say how many Of the suicides
reported lately of people with the Ia
grippe came from overdoses Of quinine,
very likely self-prescribed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
JULIUSC.HOLMES

Late superintendent of Repairs Of Public
Buildings,
Chariestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
DR. r. DOUGLAS DAVIS,
DENTIST.

Has located in Charle,towu Tor tle practice of
his profession. l>>uppucd with all rhe modern
appliances and prepared to serve the public iu
"a satisfactory manner.
Ofiee 900 building of Mr.. III O. Talbot near
.y opposite First National Bank.
Inn. y leeL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19

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. Daven-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, W. II.
+. Lewis r. Preston Chew, Vim. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, 5. w. Washington, ii. L. Snyder
Charles p. Wilson, John H. little Jacob S.
Melvin, f. G. w. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
COL r. P. CHEW, ,.............. ......President
II. b. DAVENPORT. T,............ ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMMITrEE-J. g. Hurst, VIM.
II +. Lewis Eugene Baker, Isaac Ii. Strider
r. F. Chew, ;. W. Washington.
Local Middeway-J. G. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. +. Trail; shepherds
town J. SFleming Dutiields-C. l.. Barnnart
CharlestOwn-W Washington q Alexander.
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. BROWNS mon BITTE8S

Csires Indigestion. Bilousness, Dyspepsia. Nala.
ria. Nervousness. and General Debility. Phyzi-
clans recommend II. All dealers sell II. Genuine
hastrade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19

IF YOUR BACK dCHEs
Or YOU are all worn out, really good To- 1cfi'
il is general debility Ir5
BROUS'S IRON IITTHfi
II will cure yOu, and give good arrs tite.
byall dealers in medf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
ANation of PigmIes.

After China. with its hundreds OF
thousands O great brown coolies and its
slim ones. who will walk all day up hill
under burdens that would break down
an European athlete on the level, the
Anramites strike YOU as nation of pig
mics.
Their average height must be under
five feet they are narrow chested, and
thin legged, their mouths are always
stained slobbering. filthy led with the
areca nut and lime that they chew un-
ceasingly. and they are stupid beyond
the power of words To tell. Whether 1t
is the fault of their conquerors on not l
cannot tell. but they appear to be peo-
pie destitute of the sense of self-respect,
writes correspondent of the Washing
ton Star AT any rate the French treat
them as if they had none. The first time
went into dejuner at the hotel at
Haiphong one Of the boys" had left a
dirty plate on the little table to which
the host showed me.
Quest ce que tu fais, toll. demanded
the latter. pointing to the plate, and
smack. box on the ears followed that
you could have heard fifty yards off.
And this in the middle Of a crowded
dining You would no more think
of striking a Chinese servant like that
than of twealiing policeman's nose on
Broadway. Before Frenchman an
Annamite appears to have no rights
1885 900, 600 Pens Made Annually.
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HAVE made arrangements to insure proper
ii " AGAINST TORNADOES in Etna. of
Hartford. Continental. of New York and Pea
body. of Wheeling. w. Va. Where parties de-
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be granted and an additional rate be charged
for same
May p. 1856
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S p 6 CIFIC S

OF price. DR. IUNrHREYs' MANUAL, (i44 paees)
richly bound IN cloth and gold. mailed free.
Humphreys Medicine Co. 100 Fulton st. NY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
Braddock ristiIIery,
CUMBERLAND, MARYLASB.


Cumberland, Nd, August Il, 1855
Having been Hnder assignment as United
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dock distillery of James Clark while in opera
ton, we hereby certify that in the manutac-
ture of the BraddOck Pure Rye Whiskey only
rye and barley malt are used. Respectfully,
J4R WILLARD,
l.. III. rROoK,
JOHN III YOUNG,
p. LILLIs.
L. S. Storekeepers and Gaugers,
Cumberland. Md. Aug. Is. 1883.
Jancs CLARK & Co. DistaierS, &C. Cimbertdnd:-
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THos NJ. HEALY. NJ d.
W. W WILEY NJ. D..
NJ A X f. CARR NJ. ID.
c. II. OHR NJ. ID.
DR. f X Goldsborough a well known ply
Sician of Washington, d c., writes
Oakland, Md, August Il, 1888
Mcssrs James C2trk e Co. Cumberland Nd;
Gentlemen-l take pleasure in saying that
regard your Braddock Whiskey as fine and
excellent article and cheerfully recommend it
for medicinal use.
Very truly yours,
f. II. GoLDsBoRoUGH NJ. d.
Winchester, Va. Aug 10, 1888.
james Clarke e. Co. Cumberland. Md.:
Dear Sirs-I hav( frequently used in my
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Barley Malt WhiskeyS believe them to be
perfectly pure and free from all adulterations.
Yours truly, W. Z. MCGUIRE, NJ. ID.
July Is, lSS9-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
Professional Cards.
STARRY,

ls. j. D 81 Ann
Cbqrle,topa Je5asol, Coulty, West Virginia,
Having resumed the practice of Medicine, of
'er- his Professional services 90 the public.
once next door to residence, near corner oi
George and Main streets.
January - 1876
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
GEO. 7 LIGHT
MOODY & SANEY Hymns, ,. 3, and 4.

MOODY & SANEY Hymns-1, , 3, and 4.
ECHOOL SUPPLIES.-I have just received
= stock of school Supphes-Lead Pencils,
Slate Pencils Pens and Pen Holders, Compo-
sitiou Books
DICTURE Frames-periectly lovely Cores
| pondence Cards" Daisies Playing Cards
ye.opes
VACUUM OIL for Harness Carbolc Acid
' 20 cts per bottle; Insect Powders 90 cts
b.-thc very best Hog Powders 80 cts To -
Sold bv GEO T. LIGHT.
Oct l6. l~o4 Druggist
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NM II. TRAVERS,


CtuIes'1ru J.g-rsoli County. Hes, Frgita
Win practice i'm the Courts of thisCounty anu
che adjoining Counties.
Oiicc next door Co tine residence of Mrs. Max
we'll and nearly opposite the Carter House.
November 2j. l>o5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19
To the Pubic.

HAVING purchased the FLOUR and GRIST
IL MILL at Churestown known as the
Locke Mill, and put il in thorough repair for
the manufacture of the very best quality OF
Burr or old process 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 or ex-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-19

HUMPHREYS VETERINARY SPECIFICS
II Used by all owners of ii Orse and Cat
tie. A Complimentary copy OF DR.. Humphreys
veterinary Manual 600 pages on treatment and
care OF Domestic Antmals-Hores, Cattle, Sheep,
Hogs and Poultry - sent free. HUMPHREYS
MEDICINE Co.. lCs Fulton ST., y. Y.
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FOB The TOMN CUSTOM

all orders will be delived at home of customer
Mr. +. F. Eddy, am experienced miller, is in
.erested with us in the Milling Business, and
will give prompt attention to all orders
CHARLESrOWN WATER Il MFG. co.
AuE - l~~I
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I.3s5. 600. 600 Pens Made Annually.

Great Britain anufactures Sl0,OOO,OOO
steel pens annually. France 420,OOO.OOO
anu the United States iOj, ,OOO,OU Over
1000, 900 pens are destroyed daily.
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lTrORNEY 1TLlIE.
iTTORNET At Law,
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ATTORNEY 1TL4V.

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Decorah-posten., 1890-12-24
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