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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
Grants Great Jump.

Cadet Grant did not graduate from
West Point with the highest praise OF
his instructors, but some OF his class
mates thought him the strongest man,
intellectually in the class. well, sir,
said one of them, James A. Hardie, to
an instructor, "if a great emergency
arises in this country during our life
time, Grant will be the man 10 meet 1t.
An incident, related by General Fry in
lis Military Miscellanies, shows that
one man among the instructors, the
riding master. believed in Cadet Grants
ability TO do great things.
In June, 1913, Fry, a candidate for
admission to West Point, wandered into
the riding-hall, where the members OF
the graduating class were going through
their final mounted exercises before tho
superintendent of the academy and o
large assembly of spectators. The regu-
lar exercises having been finished, the
class, still mounted and formed in line
through the center Of the hall, waited
for the word Of dismissal.
But "old Hershberger, the riding
master, wished TO exhibit to the assembly
deed of daring self-reliaut horseman-
ship He placed the leaping- bar higher
than a mans head, and called out,
"Cadet Grant,"
"A clean-faced slender blue-eyed
Young fellow, weighing about one hun
dred and twenty pounds, dashed from tho
ranks on a powerfully built chestnut
sorrel horse, and galloped down the OPP
posite side of the hall. As no turned at
the farther end and into the straight
stretch across which the bar was placed
the horse increased his pace, and, meas
uring his strides for the great leap before
him, bounded into the air and cleared
the bar, carrying his rider as if man and
beast had been welded together. The
spectators were breathless.
very well done, sir" growled the
riding-master, and the class was dis
missed
In 1855. forty-two years after this gal
liant leap and Hardie's prediction, Cen
eral Fry was in General Grants room in
New York city. The hand Of death was
upon him. and he was almost voiceless.
Sheets Of his forthcoming book were be-
fore him, and several artists proofs Of
steel engraving of himself, made from
daguerreotype taken soon after his grad
uation.
General, this looks as you did the
first time ever saw you, said Fry. 1t
was when you made the great jump in
the riding exercises Of your graduation.
Yes, whispered Grant Il remem-
Der that very we'll York was wonder
full horse. could feel him gathering
under me for the effort as he approached
the bar Have you heard anything
lately Of Hershberger?
No. never heard Of him after he left
West Point years ago" ="
~Oh, said the general. Il have heard
Of him since the war. He was in Car
Isle, old and poor, and | sent him
check for fifty dollars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
THE ROAD RUNNER.
4 Queer Sort of Chicken TO BE Seen in
California.


California.
Judge NOrmile tells the ST. Louis Globe
Democrat: When / was in California /
was fortunate enough to see a very queer
bird, which was entirely unfamiliartom me
One day ! was driving in the country
with friend when he called my alten-
lion to a brl in the road ahead of me. IL
was something like prairie chicken, but
much more slender and graceful in build.
1t was not using its wings but it moved
very rapidly. and we had to keep the
horse in a pretty good trot to keep up
with it. My friend told me that it was
"road runner, a bird that was noted
there for its pedestrian accomplishments,
and peculiar habit they have is TO walk
always in the center of the road. The
miners are very fond of them, and never
iniure them, because they kill rattle
snakes, and the manner in which they do
tits exceedingly interesting. When they
meet a serpent and it smiles biandly ON
the road runner. bent on making mash.
the bird behaves in such a coy manner
that il leads the snake TO think twill be-
come the victim of its charm. and while
It is keeping the snake in doubt as to its
intentions il runs about in the cactus and
picks off The thorns with its BILL drop
ping them in a circle around the snake
until is has him completely surrounded
by cactus thorns. and then it flies to some
elevation and sits there 10 watch the snake
stick himself to death on the thorns, try
ING 70 get out Of the ring.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
Two FBEAks OF LIGHTNING.
Two Stories About an Electrical Bolt by
an Old Erontiersman.

If YOU want to talk about lightning
I'll tell YOU where it did some good,
said third member. = Ii was down in
Missouri. | wasn't there at the time,
but know it's true, for / know the girl
that was the heroine. wanted to marry
her myself, but the old folks wouldn't
have 1t, because there were eight in the
family and couldn't support them all.
Well the girl had to do the work for the
eight of them, and if was sorry that
she had to do it, so was the lightning.
One day she was fixing up supper for the
outfit and there was johnny-cake ready
for distribution a storm came on, the
thunder rolled, the rain fell, the light
ming fooled round as usual, until one
flash or bolt, with more sense than the
others, came down the chimney, hit the
cake, cut it up into eight pieces, and then
went down through crack IN the hoor
1t must have gone through a crack, for
it had no other way to so without hit
ting something and nothing was hit
Il can also give you all pointer on
lightning, and tell you when it saved
one mans life, though it had to Kill two
others to do it. It's long way back,
and, if my memory serves me, l guess
the year '6S will call the turn. Four Of
Us were heading for what they call Dead
wood now, and were travelling in an old
time prairie schooner. We were up
somewhere near the sandhills, where
the Platte river starts out on its own ac-
count We were just going into camp,
and struck off TO take a bath, when
heard the internal Sioux's war.whoop.
ducked and looked back. Two Of the
boys were killed and scalped, and the
third was evidently reserved for some
worse fate. Some half a dozen Of them
started to go through the wagon, and
two were evidently told of to guard him.
Il watched them march him away,
one in front doing some kind Of war
dance, and the other following close be-
hind with rifle that seemed pointed
close 10 his back. There was a storm
coming on, bnt was too busy TO notice
it until a flash Of lightning shot out from
the clouds, struck the Indian that car
ried the gun, killed him, discharged the
gun, which killed the jay that was dane
ing in front and let my chum get q
chance for his life. He took the chance.
and in about second and quarter no
was up to his nose in the drink where l
was hiding. The storm was heavy one,
and as it passed away so did the Indians
I'm talking about. The story is dead
right, for ! was in it at the time. v
tChicago Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
GODS IMAGINATION.
The Curious Expression Once Used by
the Poet TennysOn.

The Curious Expression Once Used by
the Poet Tennyson.
DIR. Thompson was walking, In his
college DAYS. with two companions, one
of whom was Alfred Tennyson of the
name of the other am not sure. The
path bv which they went was one which
all Cambridge men know, namely, that
which leads from the back of the college
through the fields toward Cotton. After
passing the brook, which used TO be
crossed land perhaps is now by rude
wooden bridge, it was perceived that
Tennyson had Jagged behind. He had
paused by the side of the brook, brought
his ewes as near as he could to the surface
of the water. and was examining with
intense interest the subaqueous life which
the little stream contained.
After time he rejoined his COM
panions. and this was his utterance when
he Joined them; ~What an imagination
God has, The words must have made
deep impression upon my informant's
mind. otherwise he would not have re-
tanned them in memory and would not
have thought it worth while to repeat
them to me. They made similar inn
preston upon myself when 50 repeated
and / cannot but regard them as contain
ing a true philosophy of nature. What
ever may be the power of natural selec-
ton. and whatever causes may be at
work to produce the varied scene of life
which the world contains, you need some
underlying cause, both of life itself and
of reproduction and variation, and of all
natural phenomena, and if casually the
existence of the universe may be at
tributed to Gods will and purpose. 80
the endless variety of vital manifesta-
tions NAV lie attributed to that which in
the case Of man we should call magma
ton Nineteenth Century.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
THE OWLS SONG.
Few People Recognize the Author of the
Musical Note.

Often in the evening. an hour or so
after sunset, the outdoor naturalist may
hear from the shade of thick hemlock
IL from grove in some ravine pro-
longed quavering note. Though tinged
with melancholy, it is soft and musical,
and it is indeed, as Lowell says, one of
the sweetest sounds in nature. And yet
Ihis is the characteristic note of the bird
which has gained, for reasons unknown,
the unpleasant name of "screech owl.
This pretty little owl, perhaps the
prettiest of the family, is but slightly
longer than a robin, but looks much
larger on account of the fluffy feathers
and large head. 1t is found in temperate
North America and is quite common in
most of the Eastern States Generally 1t
lives in the woods, but it is fond also of
frequenting barns, old orchards, and
groves near the water.
It's very courageous and can kill other
birds as large as itself, but usually it
preys on mice and grasshoppers. Its
mousing abilities are so wonderful that
it has been aptly named the feathered
'at, and It's great yellow eyes, ear IKE
nfts, and night prowling habits all unite
TO make the name suitable.
The soft call already described is really
the love note of this owl. 1t is its song,
Just as much as the prolonged chantings
of any of our common birds are their
gongs, and it will be heard oftenest in the
early spring although it is not unusual
for this owl to sing nearly the whole
year round.
Here, then, we have in this little owl
an example of bravery, industry, and
cheerfulness, and these qualities are
shown by the very bird of all others that
is least credited with them; for, if names
and reputation are TO count for anything,
surely the very last bird to which we
would look for an example of courage
and merriment would be an owl, and,
lbove all, a screech owl-ISt. Nicholas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
The Genus Boy.


The men of science. who spend much Of
theirtimein classifying the objects Of the
natural world are not the only people
whofeel the need ola thorough classifica-
ton in their most important affairs.
Unsystematic knowledge is only a
kind of half knowledge. THERE'S classi-
fication everywhere, and boys, it seems,
are "clas,ificationists in then way as
well as botanists and zoologists.
"You say, said Mr.. Brown to his son
Jack. that Mr. Perkins has a son in your
school. How old boy is he:'
"Oh. he's only young kid, papa.
"A young kid: About how old is a
young kid now:"
"'Bout six on seven.
@What is a hoy afler he is done being
young kid:'"
"Oh. then he gets to be kid
"What after that;"
swell, he's kid until he gets to be
about thirteen, and then he's young
Teller, if he's pretty big.
~None but good sized boys can be
young fellers.' eh!"
NO, sir. Then they stay being young
fellers until they're about nineteen, and
then they're men.
Indeed But how do you class them at
he other end of the line: Are they al
ways young kids after they are babies:"
~Oh no, sir. First they're cubs. They
don't get TO be young kids until they get
out of dresses.
But when. hefather asked growing
more and more curious, "when IS boy
supposed to be a 'ladf
"We don't have any lads nowadays,
sir We read about EN- in books, but
we don't have any. I've always won
dered about how old lad was
But you have boys, surelyf
"Oh yes. sir. They're all boys. Of
course, until they get to be men. Only
these are the different kinds Of boys
Though the father was amused by this
classification. and thought that some Of
the names were not quite elegant. he was
compelled to admit that slang terms were
used in the same connection when he
was himself boy. He could remember
how intens aly be disliked to be- addressed
as 'Bub" by his elders, and how prompt
lyheresented the application Of that term
10 himself by any other boy.
He had heard boys in those days called
@brats, -chits, ~urchins. young
sters." -younkers, and other such
names. He never resented being called
-youngster. and could even endure the
word -brat;" but 10 be called Bub'-
especially when the person using the
word seemed to fancy that he was hon
oring him-was an indignity which he
found it hard to forget.
A spoonful of strong vinegar in ket-
tie of hot lard will prevent doughnuts
from soaking fat.
Es.f.F.
Needing q tonic o. children hat want building
ur. should take
IGsGK RITZ EtsS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
Feb15lSS3
MOODY a. sANKY Hymns, .. S. and 4.

MOODY 6 SANEY Hymns, ., S, and 4.
CCHOOL SUPPLIES.-I have just received
= q stock of school Supplies-Lead Pencils.
Slate Pencils, Pens and Pen Holders, CompO-
si-iou Books
DICrURE Fames-periectly lovely; Cores
L pondence Cards" Daisies Playing Cards
from 2o cts 90 75cts. Mourning Paper and En-
ve.opes
VACUUM Ol for Harness; Carb0hc Acid,
N eos. per bottle; Insect Powders, 90 cts.
b.-,he very best Hog Powders, 90 cts. n
Sold by GEO T. LIGHT,
Oct l6, lSS4. Druggist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
No, Mueh of A FAILURE After An.

@HeIlo! / say, Potter, old man, why
didn't you turn up with that lecture at
the lyceum last night! Heard you
were going to discuss Is marriage
failureT
~Yes, but / got telegram from home
in the afternoon. | became father;
twins. - Chatter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
THE DEACON IN THE WRONG TRAIN,

"A Christians like railroad train,
The minister's sermon said:
Happy his lot or full Of pain,
So trains steam out mid snow or rain
Or leave with the sun o'erhea1.
"Rut all along the same road 90
Till heaven appears in view,
An hen ihe pe1rly gates, we know,
W ar we started mid rain or snow.
M,A swing TO pass rs through.
$50 all aboard for Canaan's shore"
He cried with might and main;
Arousing drowsy Deacon More,
Who yelled, while making for the door,
- want the other train"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
BarbeV. shop.

TNHE room in the rear of Watson House, I'm
i theallev has been reitted and handsomely
furnished with improved Chairs, &c, and viii
be conducted by samuel Brown. Customers
are assured of cleanliness in all the appoint
ments. and comfortable, prompt and courteous
attention. SAMUEL BROWN,
Clothes Renovated
May % 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
Farmers.

LIVERY farmer should have can Of our
II Brown or Red Paint. II is put Up in and
one gallon cans already 20 put on. The very
thing for painting gates, pumps, roofs, and all
sorts of agricultural implements.
AISQUlTH & co.
Apr rs. So.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
FOR THE TOWN CUSTOM

an orders viii be deliyed at home of customer.
Mr.. II. f. Eddy. an experienced miller is an
tereSted with us I'm the Milling Business, and
will give prompt attention 90 all orders.
CHARLESrOWN WATER & MFG co.
Aur ~ 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04

WE call the attention of housekeepers 10
w the following Gelatine, Corn Starch,
Irish Moss Tapioca. Ext Lemen. Ext. Vanilla,
Ext Bitter Almond and French Rose Water
an of which we carry constantly i'm stock at
lowest prices. AISQUITH & co.
NOv H. lSs1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
T. 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 Z, 1Ss6,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
.0RREsT vs. BROWN
ATTORNET ATLlW.
Green
4TTORNETS ATLiIV,

Duttnu. J,faa Comfy Wa l0gHa
WuI practice in the Courts of Jefferson BerSe-
and Morgan counties in Che United states
District Court at Martiusbgrs aud ord tle su-
-ue Court Of Appeals of West Virginia
re.a. attention to tue collection oi claims.
uI prompt remittances OF the same
0Uees FOO Law Building. rear of Court-house.
Jam DOB l-sg
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
Washington y .Neromdcr

HAVE made arrangements to insure proper
IL ty AGAINST TORNADOES in Ktna, 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 81, 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
.T7rS. .frplelltrOHt
Has resumed
DRESS-MA n AKING

this winter. and having arranged for competent
help will undertake any amount OF work, with
prices corresponding with other good Dress
makers of the town.
Dec IS 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
To the Public.

HAVING purchased the FLOURandGRIST
IL MILL at Charlesr0wn known as the
Locke Mill, and put it in thorough repair for
the manuac-urc 0f the very best quality of
Burr. OF old process flour we respectfully
solicit public patronage. There will always be
ON hand q supply of Flour, Corn Meal. Mil
Feed. Ground Corn, Cob Etc, for sale or eX-
change
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
REANER'S
HOWARD HOUSE
Howard and Baltimore Streets,
Baltimore. Nd.

/ TAKE this method of informing my friends
L 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 SANG. I hope, by polite and strict at
tentiOn 20 business to merit a liberal share OF
public patronage.
Terms-Sl.50 and $500 per day.
JAMES REAMER,
Aug. 5, 1850. Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04

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.
D1REcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port. ]. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, W. h.
+. Lewis R. Preston Chew Wm. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, 5. W. Washington II. l.. Snyder
Charles 2. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob s.
Melvin, e. G. W. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
COL. r. P CHEW, ;:...... President.
II. b. DAVENPORT,........... ........ Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
H. T. Lewis Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
r. p. Chew, 5. W. Washington.
Local AGENTs- -Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harpcrs Ferry-Chas. +. Trail; shepherds
town j. ;. Fleming Duthelds-C. L.Barnhart;
Washington Il Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04

FOR TIii5 T.'scD,
- Weakness. MALARIA. Indigestion ana
BROWN-s IRON BTE'T EHS.
II cures quickly. For sale by al dealers ID
medicine Get the genuine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
EOsfOneee.

@Yes,' said the learned youth, Il
reached forward and struck him blow
on the optic, and minute later his
alter ego was in mourning.
@His whatf" inquired his fond parent.
@His alter ego his other eye, you
know. - Boston Transcript
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
DR f. DOUGLAS DAVIS
DENTIST

Has located iu Charlestown for the practice of
Dis profession. lsslpphed with ail the modern
appliances aud prepared l0 serve the public in
a satisfactory manner.
Office in building of Mr. III. %. Talbot, near
lv opposite First National Bank.
Tr~a H- t.yI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
Surveying and COnveyancing.

I WILL survey anywhere, promptly and at
short tnotiee-accuracv guaranteed. Special
attention paid in connection Herewith to DRAW
ING DEEDS or any embellishments Of Writing.
I, O.-ChArlestOwn, 4e6eEson Co., W. vs..
Dec. s, 1877. 5. R0wEEL BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
Braddock Distillery,
CrMBFRIA AND MARYLAND.

CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND.
Cumberland, Nd, August II, 1885
Having been under assignment as United
States storekeepers and gaugers at the Brad
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
J. p. WILLARD,
L. H. TRooR,
JOHN II. YoUNG,
F. LILLIs,
L. S Storekeepers and GaugerS,
Cumberland, Nd, Aug. IS; 1888
James Clark e. Co.. DiStiHeTs DC, CtuRberiGnd:-
GENrLEMEN-FOr several years past we have
used your whiskeys in our practice to the ex-
cusion of all others. Repeated trials of your
Matted Rye and Barley Malt Whiskeys have
convinced US that they are thepurest and most
uniformly reliable goods that we can lind Tor
our sick. Yours truly,
THos NJ HEALY, NJ. d.
w. w. WILEY, NJ. d.
NJ. A. R. +. CARR, NJ. D.
G. III. OHR NJ. ID.
Dr.E.K Goldsborough. well-known ply
sician of Washington, d. c. writes:
Oakland, Nd, August II, 1888.
Mesas James Clark & Co., Cumberland, Md
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,
f. II. GoLDsBoRoUGH, NJ. ID.
Winchester Va. Aug. 10, 1888.
Irmes CIirkc d. Co., Cumberland. Nd:
Dear SirS-I have frequently used in my
practice here your Braddock Pure Rye and
Barley Malt Whiskeys 1 believe them to be
perfectly pure and free from all adulterations
Yours truly, w. p. MCGUIRE, NJ. ID.
July Is, 1SS9-1y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
DRLD. STARRY,
TAMES NJ. RANSOM, Jr,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY,

Oilers his Professional Services to the citizens
of Char.est0wn and vicinity
Er-Omcein HUNrEE BUILDING, in therooms
recently occupied by Hon. Andrew Hunter as
Law Ofceso opposite Court House. Chariestc~n,
West Virginia
April l3 1SS5-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04

.ttga Jfaee Comfy, Hof Irg'ta-
Practice DOB the Courts OF jefferson and ad-
-u- counties iu thc Supreme Court of
".. Virginia and DOB the United states Dis
Court 90 Marrnsburg Notary Public in
.H.e in Lawyers Row, on George street.
..r lsO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04

Needing tonic o. rnildrcf fhai ralt building
un should take
BROWNS lI:OS 3iTI ERs.
II Is pleasant 10 lake. cures Malaria, lndiges-
ton. and Biliousness. All dealers keepit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04
YonR RACK ACHES

Or you are al worn out, really good Tor nolbiHS
IL IS general debility. Try
BROWN,s IRON BITTERs
Il VIII cure you and give good appetite. i--l
byall dealers in medicine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-06-04

A spoonful Of strong vinegar in ket-
tie of hot lard will prevent doughnuts
from soaking fat.