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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
December ., 1891
Mr.. Eiktns' Ne,c Home.

The Baltimore SIN has the following de
scrption of Hon. 5. b. Ekins' magnificent
new residences
"On commanding eminence about a
quarter of mile from the station at Eikins,
is the magnificent residence of Hon Stephen
3. Elkins erected at cost of over 100000,
with at least $50, 900 more to furnish it
Gentlemen who know what fine houses are
said they had never seen anything more ele-
CANT. An idea Of its size may be had when
it is stated that there are twenty-six fur
nished Ded-chambers in the house and eight
bath rooms. The ball room, in the third
story, is on 4 scale of magniticence seldom
seen anywhere, whilst the walls are decorat-
ed with Indian trappings in infinite variety.
From the front purtico the view down the
rygarls Valley southwark and across the
valley eastward is one Of surprising grand
eur. Five distinct ranges of mountain rise
one above the other, until one is in doubI
where the mountains end and the clouds
and sky begin The residence is supplied
with water from Tygarls river, up into a
great tank, whilst gas for Illuminating the
house and grounds is manufactured on the
premises. Mr.. Davis is now building, on
an adjoining eminence, residence Of CheaI
river stone which will be quite As large a.
a prominent Republican politician of ST
Louis, has secured an eligible site on which
he will build house in keeping with the
others. These gentlemen own several thous
and acres of the most valuable land in the
vicinity of Fl Eikins.n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
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MdgdSine Notes.

The eighly-fourtb volume Of Haper's
Maga,iae will begin with the Number for
December.
All the articles in Huper's Maga-iae for
December will be complete, aud all except
two will be amply and beautifully illustrat
ed
A hitherto unpublished poem by james
Russell Lowell, entitled His Ship accom-
panied by full-page illustration, will ap-
pear in the December number of Hape's
Naga.me.
Haper's Magazine for December will con
tain short stories by Thomas Bailey Aldrich,
Richard Harding Davis, NJ. E. NJ. Davis,
aud William McLeunan, all of which will
be handsomely and appropriately ilustrat
ed.
More than seventy Illustration, many OF
them fuIl-pag pictures, will be included in
the Christmas December number of Har-
per's Mqga,ine-a number which will be
unrivalled in the beauty, appropriateness,
and interest of its contents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
NO. I3.

spread, if not from the forgeifulness Of
this plain duty. Let the events of the
daily life we are called upon to share, be
they tragic or amusing, or scandalous or
commonplace, be far from becoming
subsequent gossip. We have eaten the
salt and broken the bread of our hosts,
and mayhap, have been surprised at some
of their secret faults or foibles, but it is
our sacred duty to keep our knowledge to
ourselves, and by following this course,
and using tact, sympathy, patience and
usefulness in full measure, we shall be
always among the welcome visitors
From the Edibrg hagos0,e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02

Rev. DR.. David Morton tells a good
war story on Dr. Savage, of the Amer-
eau Bible Society, who was strong
Union man. Just after the battle OF
Perryville, in October, 1862, DR.. Savage
was at one of his appointments TO baptize
some children. There was large crowd,
and sturdy S.uthern matron brought
her four children to the altar. "Name
his child" said the Union preacher, lay
il, hand on the boys head. "Simon
Bolivar Buckner," was the reply, which
caused smile 10 come over the coDgre-
CATION bat the brave preacher went on
with his duty. "Name this child" TAX
ing the next in order. "Picrre Gustaye
Toutant Beauregard, and the smile grew
into a Singer, while DIR. Savage became
red in the face. He baptised the young
namesake Of the great engineersoldier,
and went on with the ceremony. Name
this child" he gasped. reaching for the
third. "Albert Sydney Johnston" came
the answer. The smile became audible
aud the preacher apoplectic. Heavinga
sigh Of relief he took the fourth child,
little girl, whose gender he fondly sup
posed would preclude continuation Of
heroic reproduction, and said "Name
this child" "Mary Stonewall Jackson
Lee" came response that set the con-
gregation in a roar, while the Union par
sou thought he had held in his arms the
whole Southern Coniederacy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
Daniel Holsters Unlicl,cd Hand.

A story Of Daniel Webster, told by
himself, long years ago, comes to the
Tines al only second hand from the lady
who heard him tell it.
Webster, az a boy in The rude village
school at Salisbury now Franklin), n.
IT., where he lived in boyhood, was not
free from the small pranks and mischiefs
in which boys Of a dozen years are Cor
used to be- apt to indulge even in school
hours. It was a whipping punishment
then for almost everything, and the mas
ter, a hard disciplinarian, had called
Daniel up to his chair.
II used to have, | am sorry to say it,
said the statesman, "as scboolboy, very
dirty hands On being called up to be
'feroled, the customary form Of punish.
ment then, covertly and hastily licked
one hand, to make it more presentable,
and hurriedly wiped it by rubbing it on
my sleeve, after getting up from my seat.
"'HoId out your hand = was the COM
mainland out went the hand / had
tried to lick.
"Dan,' exclaimed the master, in re.
proving tone, looking at the dirty little
paw, If you can show me dirtier hand
than that in this school I'll let you off,
Immediately" added Webster, 81
thrust out the other hand The school
master was stumped. Bus he was as
good as his word /; he let me of"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
Shepherdsio,en SUMMARY
From the Register,

From the Register.
The mother of Rev. DR.. VIM. II. Nelson
died at her home in Far Rockaway, New
York, last week, at an advanced age.
Mr.. Thomas w. J. Long, who was a ma
tive of Winchester, Va, and a brotherin
law Of Mr. Geo w. Chase, of Shepherds
town, died suddenly in a Masonic lodge
room in Chicago last week.
Ida May Arthur, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. /. Arthur, died at the home Of
her parents in Shepherdstowu last FRIDAY
after a short illness of membranous Group,
aged three years and two months. This l.
the fifth fatal case of membrsnous Group in
this vicinity within the past few weeks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
3ireinia free grrss.
TERMS:

-o- I4E FREE Pass is published weekly az
f. b'ls P.r 3num j. pt.t 'l eirIH--.
rc-I The terms of advertising are, fora square
.uc-.uchI or less, one Dollar nif FIfig Cents
.rta-ee iusertiOns-larger ones in the same
p-rro-,iou. Each continuance fJiy Cclts.
s-No advertisement 90 oe considered by
-e month or year unless specified on the man
.-.-ipt. OF previously agreed between The par
cr-A Au advertisement not marked on the
lpy for o. specified number OF insertions viii
ae continued until ordered out, and payment
VIII De cylcted accordingly.
-f~ REGCLAR ADvERTIs ENENIs.-Io avOiQ
amy misunderstanding on the part oi the an-
nua. advertisers it is proper TO state distinctly
chat their privilege only extends 20 their im-
mediate business. Real Estate, Legal or other
advertisements sent by them 20 De an addition
al charge. and no variation
rs~Ooituary notices OF more than five lines
viii Dee charged .0r
JOB WOHK-po-lers sale Bills Circulars,
Cards. etc, executed promptly, neatly and at
.l.r prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
Sculpture ia Butter and Pictures IA
Sand.

The sculptor in butter who received
much laudatory mention in the newspa-
pers during the Centennial Exposition
year in Philadelphia will have TO look to
her laurels. A lady, now visiting the
provincial cities in France, paints in
sand = that is to say: "She helps her
self to sand of various colors from 4 Sc
ries Of plates, and causes them to fall in
beautiful designs upon table. a bunch
of grapes is deity pictured with violet
sand, leaf with green sand and relief
and shadows with sand of the colors to
suit. When this has been admired by
hose artis,ically inclined, it is brushed
away and is soon replaced by boquet Of
roses or some other object, all done with
great dexteriiy and delicacy. Even the
finest lines are drawn with streams Of
sand, all as distinct as though made with
an artists brush" Although not profit
able to dealers in artists supplies, paint
ing in sand" has my hearty appoval. 1t
would be excellent practice not only for
amateurs, but for some professionals who
could be named. am afraid, though,
that it will not be adopted by them. In
spite of my earnest commentator of the
butter method of sculpture, am bound
to admit that have never heard of any
professional sculptor who had adopted it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02

\ FIRE on Saturday night, between and 5
o'clock, destroyed the barn on Mr.. George
Byrd's farm, situated near Pidgeon Hill, on
the Milwood turnpike. The farm tenant,
Mr. H. :. Hicks. lost two horses and some
farm machinery. which were consumed By
the fire Carke Courier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
n GREEN
lTTORNEI- 4TI1IT.

Ciule,torn J.5rson County, West Virginia,
VIII practice i'm the Courts Of Jefferson, Berke-
ley and Morgan counties in the United States
District Court 10 Martiusburg, and in the Su-
prcme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
Special attention % the collection of claims,
and prompt remittances of the same
Ollce In Law Building. rearo Courthouse.
Aug q. 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02

The Supreme Court of Appeals Of this
State on Saturday decided in tue case Of the
State rs. Workman, from Boone county,
that the law which prohibits the carrying
of weapons is constitutional, fact which
had been questioned in various quarters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02

OFFERS to the people of jefferson County,
~ Insurance in 4 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. Trapnen Henry B. Daven-
port J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. H..
r. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, II. l.. Snyder
Charles p. Wilson, Jehn II. little, Jacob s.
Melvin, E. G. w. Herr isaac II. Strider.
JOS IRAPNELL.............. ........ President.
II. 3. DAVENPORT,.... ,............ ........ Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE Committee. G. Hurst, VIM.
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
JOS. Trapnell, S. w. Washington.
Local AaENrs.- s.-Aliddleway-J G. Shirley;
Harper's Ferry-Chas T. Trail; Shepherds
town.. s. Fleming; Dufields-C. L. .Barnhart;
Washington & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
ERANK BECKWITH,


Clarles,own, Jefferson County, West Virginia
VIII practice in the courts Of Jefferson and
adjoining counties the [ ;. Courts and the
Court of Appeals.
Aux H. losQ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
ATTORNET ITLIW,
fTTORNETS ar LAH.

ltale- .l.-.,. L5ssol l. ,y W.si Iaga.io,
Hiu 4ttead che Courts of Je.E-s1n aud Berke-
.-y Counties and attend t0 other law business
il ,Le state OF West Virginia Special atteu-
ion given tO collections.
March D. 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
EOR DT-sPEP>IA.

FOR DYSPEPSIA.
Inlhgction and Stomach cisOrders take
BROWN ; Iron BITTERs.
Al dealers keep Il. 81 per bottle. Genuine hrs
trade marx aud creased rcd lines on wrapper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
.WFNN .f.NELEg RFCKS

eFN w III N MIHHA ~ = "a -
HAS taken the room on Charles street, in
IL rear OF Mrs y. S Whites residence
where she viii do DRESS MAKING and FAM
lily SEWING in good style and at reasonable
charges She will be pleased TO have the pat
ronage of the ladies of the town and vicinity,
and will strive TO render satisfaction.
She has also a stock of Dress Trimmings and
Notions to which she invites the attention OF
the ladies.
June 10, lSS6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02
STARRY

Ctuicstoa,, jefferson, Cu.tg West Fagieia.
faviar resumed the practice OF Medicine, Of
rs bis Professional services 90 the public
OMrc uayt door to residence. near corner of
-.of-e and Main stleels.
January % 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-02

The Baltimore SIN has the following de
scription of Hon. 5. b. Elkins' magnificent
new residence;
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-21
HARVESTING APPLES.

The apple is the great, the important
fruit of this country, yet it is fruit that
is shamefully abused. Although the
apple harvest commences in summer the
harvesting of the summer aud autumn
crops is but like the skirmishing that
proceeds the Great pitched battle COM
pared to that of harvesting the winter
fruit. Apple growers are little afraid
TO suffer their fruit to hang until fully
grown by reason of the danger of their
being blown off by high, autumnal winds.
Apples increase very much in size after
many suppose that they are fully grown.
The orchardist having many apples to
pick should be amply provided with lad,
ders, both self-supporting and those
which lean against the branches, and
with suitable baskets, hooks and small
ropes TO let down the handled baskets
from the tree. The fruit should be
picked and placed, not dropped, in the
baskets, and great care should be exer-
Cised in pouring into larger baskets or
into barrels not 10 bruise the fruit. If
the apples are to be sorted and barrelled
Immediately, it is well to have a canvas
table, one end lower and narrower than
the other, with a sharp, conscientious
man to do the asserting. 1t is best pol
icy to make, at least, three classes OF
fruit, first, second aud third, or cullens.
The first should be so sound, large and
fair as to command extra price. The
second should be free from bruises OF
rotten spots, but with some imperfec,
tions, such as gnarly spots, scab spots
and wormhole OF two. The third
should include windhlls, somewhat
bruised, yet suitable for evapomting. In
barrelling, the fruit should be lowered
into the barrel in the basket before it is
emptied. There is no objection to fore
ing the end layers, provided those layers
are fair representations of the fruit
throughout the barrels, but do not com
init the folly Of placing large, fair apples
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-21

Professor Coquiilct OF the Entomo-
logical Section Of the Agricultural De-
partment Of the Government, who has
been investigating the grasshopper In
tasiou ID California, is credited with the
statement that the most effective remedy
for tho grasshopper plague would be to
burn over the breeding places. To do
this before the little hoppers swarm In
the early summer could hardly do any
good, as the females deposit their eggs
nearly an inch below the surface Of the
ground, where fife Wohld not reach them.
The pests might be destroyed by fire be-
fore they are able TO fly, but in the foot
hill aud valley sections of California this
procedure would be full of danger, as
fires could not we'll DC controlled in the
dry grass. II is true that blowing around
the fields might render 1t safe to start
fires, and il all farmers would do this in
the locality where the hoppers are known
to breed, the young ones might be de-
stroyed. It is noticeable fuct that
grasshoppers are not bred where the
ground is frequently cultivated, there.
fore, if the virgin plains in the eastern
portion of the country were torn up oc-
casionally by the plow and harrow, thus
exposing the eggs, the grasshopper
nuisance in this section might be dis
posed of.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-21
Rlsmnrck's GnllnntrY.

In spite of his old age, Prince Bis
marck has lost none of his gallantry. To
a young lady who lately asked to be al
lowed to kiss his hand, he replied, ooh,
MOI That is not good enough for so
charming damselw Whereupon His
Excellency, without further ado, gave
the young lady kiss. The Prince is
very active in business matters when at
home on his estate. In his brickkilns
at Fredrichsruhe he is producing new
kind of brick and tile. In place of his
saw w.mills, which were burned down not
long ago, he has erected new ones, which
are busily engaged in executing some
large orders for wood pavement. The
Princes income from his mills and other
industrial works is reported to be up
ward of $4,000 year.-Nelo York
Tribune,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-21
CRIB BITING HORSES.

) Crib biting in horses is sometimes an
acquired habit, and colts will learn it
from older animals with whom they are
associated in :he stable or field. Horses
that are kept much in the stable without
active exercise will sometimes for mere
amusement bite the stall or manger, and
follow it up from day until it becomes a
habit very difficult to break up. In
other cases it is due to indigestion, the
result of poor food, water, or over feed
ing without sufficient exercise; in fact,
excesses of any kind may lead to indi-
gestion and crib biting, and thence to
the serious vice of wind sucking. A
confirmed cribber is nearly always wind
sucker, and this leads to digestive disor-
ders and loss of flesh and health. For
treatment cover all the woodwork within
reach of the horse when in stable with
sheet iron and in way to prevent him
from getting hold Of it with his teeth.
Place lump of rock salt in his manger,
or where he can reach and lick it as often
or as much as he chooses. In another
box place lump of white chalk, and
then sprinkle Ill the hay and oats given
with water or little magnesia and water.
The animal should also have plenty of
exercise, and il he has TO stand in the
stable for a day or two at a time put on
muzzle after he has eaten his ration; but
the constant supply of salt and chalk
will usually effect cure without the use
of other remedies and preventives. -
Ne0 York Sun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-21
THE WORLDS rEMrnRAvcE CONGRESS-.

The Glasgow (Scotlandl Reforpler, refer
ring to the action of the National Temper-
ance Society in calling Worlds Temper
ance Congress, to be held in Chicago at the
time of the Columbian Exposition. says:
''The American Temperance Union has
done a notable thing. IL has called World
Congress of temperance men for 1898, and it
has asked and will doubtless receive
hearty and extensive response TO its invita-
tion. There have been Congresses more or
less worldwide in their character, at inter-
walls in the history of the temperance move
ment and they haveproved of immense bene-
fit to the cause in many ways. We cannot
help thinking, however, that the one now
projected by our American brethren will, on
various accounts prove OF deeper interest,
and more beneficial in its results, than any OF
its predecessors. 1t may seem long way
ahead to 1898, but it indicates n determina-
ton to secure the fullest possible representa-
tion of every nationality and every organl-
zation on the entire globe. Many who have
to consider the question OF travelling thou
sands of miles, and being absent from home
for possibly two or three months at a stretch,
require to lay their plans and make their ar
rangements far in advance, and Will not
consider the date as unnecessarily distant.
There will be much to discuss bearing ON all
the aspects of the question, and by the best
intellect that the movement has enlisted.
Without doubt the influence of such gath
ering will be fruitful in results to the whole
world. We venture to express an earnest
hope that Scotland will be well represented
on the occasion. 1t has always borne
worthy part in the great temperance enter
prise, and 1t will not, we are sure, be behind
on this great OCCASION
At meeting of the Executive Committee
of Friends's Union for Philanthropic Labor,
held at Sea Girt, n. j., the following was
unanimously adopted:
Il. Friends Union for Philanthropic La
bor, representing New York, Baltimore,
Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois Yearly Meetings
heartily approves the holding of n Worlds
Temperance Congress in Chicago, at the
time of the Columbian Exposition, ar
ranged by the National Temperance Society,
in connection with the Worlds Congress
Auxiliary, and will appoint delegates
thereto.
"II. We observe with much regret and
apprehension the still widely prevalent use
of intoxicants, the increased and increasing
production of distilled and fermented liquors,
the many and omiuous combinations OF dis
tillers, brewers, aud saloon-keepsrs in Ma
tional, State, and local organizations, and
we would urge united and vigorous effort on
the part of all friends of temperance to dis
courage injurious social drinking usages, and
for the entire suppression of the manufac-
ture and sale of all alcoholic liquors for
beverage purposes"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-21
TEMPERANCE NEWS AND NOTES.

The Helena (Mont.) w. c. T. U. has put
up a fountain costing Sl6O with Miss Frances
Wizards name on it,
In Nauvoo. ILL.,, a w. c. T. u was re-
Gently organized, and the mother superior
of the Catholic convent joined aud put ON a
white ribbon.
Consumption of beer is on the increase all
over France, especially in Paris. IL has
tendency to make the ordinary gay and
lively Frenchman dull and heavy.
Miss Frances Willard regards the planting
of scientific temperance education In the
public schools of the United States as the
grandest achievement yet effected by the
temperance crusaders.
Brewers in Philadelphia have noticed that
when there is a prolific yield Of fruit there is
a great falling Off in the consumption of
beer. This is particularly the case when
there is an abundant supply OF watermelons.
Rev. Sam Jones says: II understand that
by actual mathematics il has been shown
that we senl TO the heather countries $1,000
barrels of whisky 70 one missionary. The
devil doesn't care how many missionaries
YOU send, il you sand that amount of whisky
along with them -
The enforcement of the recent order OF the
Lake Shore a. Michigan Southern Railroad,
prohibiting railroad men from frequenting
saloons, has had the effect 10 close one sa-
loon in Elkhart Ind, where thx Lake Shore
shops are located, aut others complain of a
greatly reiuce1 custom
The Local Option League of New South
Wales states that of the l4l members form
ing the new parliament seyenty-nYe mad
pledged themselves to support local option
without compensation, while a large num-
ber declared themselves favorable in refer
enGe to local option, but had given no pledgt
UNIth regard 10 compensation.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-10-21
Value of Small Birds.

While little practically can bo done
by man to further the multiplication Of
the more minute enemies of the locust,
much may be done according to DR.. O.
V. Riley, of the Department of Agricul'
ture, to protect aud promote the multi
plication of the larger animals, especially
birds. He says: "These should be pro-
tected by most stringent laws, firmly
carried out, restraining the wauton de-
struction too often INDUCED in by sports
men aud others. Some of the States in.
terested in this question have of late
years passed good laws for the protection
of these feathered friends, but the laws
are, unfortunately, too often dead let.
ter for want of enforcement. One of the
most edectual and successful ways of
protecting and encouraging many of the
smaller birds is to offer reward for
hawks. This has been done with very
beneficial results in Colorado, aud other
States would do well to follow her ex-
ample. burlington BFee Press.