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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25
ST VIRGINIA. WEDNESDAY, MARCH a5, 1891.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25
POETR y.
TO BFTTY.

When Betty's dimples come and go,
And laughter loiters in her eyes.
Who cares which way the wind may blow2
For Cupid's self is fain to strew
His WAY with sweet ena "ored ~ighs
When Beity's dimples come and 90.
And watching beautys piqusnt show,
Youth puiied with bald pTesuming, cries
WHO cares which way the wind may blow
Enchanted are becomes beau.
And paws his court with new cmprise
When Betty's dimples.come and 30.
Let coqueiry smile besiow-
Wisdom beguilcd, IN haste replies
"Who cares which way the wind may blow?
But who is wise? All, who can know
That cruelty puts on disguise
When Betty's dimples come and 20?
Who cares which way the wind II ny bl"w?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

An Attractive
Combined POCKET ALMANAC
and MEHORANDUM BOOK
advertising BROWNS IRON BITTERS
the best ionic, given away at Drug and
general stores. Apply OF once.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25
.H1lr GOndS.

SUGAR-COATED Yeast Cakes. Patapscoand
- Roval Baking Powder at c. ID. EBY'S.
NTHITEWASH Brushes, Tubs Buckets
w and Churns full stock at c. d EBY'S.
EnICATED Meat Sacks Bahhitt's and
vi Banner Lye, iug sale by CD. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25
Farmers.

LIVERY farmer should have a can Of our
II Brown 10 Red Paint Itis put Up in and
one gallon cans already 10 put on The very
thing for plinting gates pumps roofs. and all
sorts Of agricultural implements
AISQUlTH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

"a HOUR Nickle Clock given awav with
~ Soap Powder at {. d. EBY'S.
NULL line Of Chewing and Smoking Tobac-
j CO Ask to see Banana Twist; Only s5c.
. pVundi at Z. D. EBYS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

a tender-hearIed Italian junkman in
New York, who employs donkey o
draw his wagon, saw that the poor bea t
often trembled with cold while siandii g
before houses wherein his master CHANGED
to be haggling about the price Of junk.
The Italian therefore maed two pairs Of
trousers ont of q horse blanket and now
the donkey walks the streets in this un-
usual attire, and undoubtedly finds the
trousers very comfortable in cold winter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

NIOODY q SANKY Hymns-l, ?, 3, and 4.

MOODY s. SANKY Hymus-I, >, 3. and 4.
,CHOOL SUPPLIES. I have Just received
= "a stock of school Supplies-Leac Pencils
Slate Pencils. Pens and Pen Holders. CompO-
,itiun Books.
DICTURE perfectly lovely CORES
l p0ndence cards" Daisies Playing Cards
from 20 cts 90 15cts Mourning Paper and En-
yeiopes
VACUUM OIL Tor Harness CarbOliC Acid.
20 cts per bottle Insect Powders 80 cts.
b.-the very best Hog Powders so cts. b.
Sold by GEO + LIGHT,
Oct rs. lsSl Druggist
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

nFFERS 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
al home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIREcToRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry b. Daven-
port. J. Garland Hurst. John w Rider, W. H..
+. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, Vim. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. 5. W Washington, II. l.. Snyder
Charles Z. Wilson, Jshn II. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin. f. G. W Herr, isaac II. Strider.
JOS ......... President.
II. b. DAVENPORT,............ ......... Treasurer.
Executive CoNMTTEE-J. e. Hurst, VIM.
II. T. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
JOS Trapneu, ). W Washington.
Local Agents AIiddleway-J. &. Shirley;
Harpcrs Ferry-Chas L. Trail Shepherds
town j. ; Fleming; Duihelds-C. l.. Barnnart.
Charlestown-W Washington & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

The death is announced Of the Duchess
of MalakoG. As girl she was the init
mate friend of 'the Empress Eugenie-
in fact, he empress and she were, as we
recollect, near akin. Walking in the gar
den of the palace one day, who should
heave in sight but Marsha MalakoH, no.
toriously the roughost and rudest man in
all the French service.
"Oughl there is that bear again y
quoth the empress, with a shudder of gen
uine horror; but her young companion
said nothing.
The marshal, approaching and bowins
to the ladies, beSought tho younger one
to honor him with the rose she had just
plucked.
Certainly, will give it to YOU" AZ
swered the girl, sweeIly, but how can !"
rose please you, who live only for lau-
rels p
This answer completely staggered the
marshal. In another moment he wa
hopelessly and wildly in love with that
girl, and il is 81 to his credit that he prn-
secuted the campaign 50 diligently that a
year later the beautiful young creature
became his wife. Speaking of the episode
in the garden, Malakoff used to say =
thought | was hard to conquer, hut in
that case, parbleu ! ! surrendered at the
very first fire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

Cumso-'I believe that fellow Say
Smith to be a scoundrel.' -
Mrs. Cumso-"B But you shouldn't judge
by appearances.
Cumso-~.I don't, its disappearances
1 Judge by. lie has absconded with
100000"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

Client: You have an item in your bill,
Advice, January s, So" That was the
day before | retained you.
Lawyer; know it But don't you
remember. on the Slh | told you you'd
better let me take the case for you?
Client: Yes.
Lawyer Well, that's advice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

In a certain Baptist association report
the following item occurred, the names
being changed an August we extended
call 10 Rev John Smith, a minister Of
particularly shall. anteccdents, to become
present pastor for year. He accepted
aud entered upon his present labors the
first Sabbath in September. Brethren,
pray for Us. Peter Robinson, Clerk"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

At one of the steel woks at Allegheny
City, Pa, there was recently rolled a
strip Of steel for a spring six inches wide,
one-quarter of an inch thick and 80 feet
long. The order for the spring bad been
rendered to all the large English and
continental works, but none of them would
undertake the task.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

Politician (angrily)-"Those newspa-
pers tell abominabe lies about me"
Friend-"And yet they might do
worse"
Politician-"Do worse? What do you
mean %
Friend-"They might tell the truth"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

James Ganlt, a stock dealer Of West
Middiesex, Pa, received an order some
time ago for a carload Of savage bulls for
the New York market He was some
what surprised to learn since that they
were intended for shipment to Spain to
be used In bull fights.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-25

AE0AIT y .1' 9sd sa, ss5 ;. Z; 5;'is,.:l ;ss:. q
WUWE s E $ :.. 3 !. \ a.. X !. + .:: n, ~
furnish everything We Nu rs.
yoar sparc nrris your time ihc work
entirs cnd and brings ndeIli sver kr
Beginners earning from so $50 fr rex sf-
and lizzie cxrer-nc-. We furnish you The
p ynrui aud teach ycr ~ N3 srse, 1 lain hsrs Tu
information i..EE. IL 1frf 4 co. itINSiA, AALAE-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01
A. An.eaos. Of o Co. usn.

Donn4 The repeal agitation IN ireland
gsn,irmsn conceded With the Times wsi
seat by that journal 10 report Dane
0'Copaeli's speeches 0ae Of the nfs
meetings the newspaper msn attended VA
in Ketiy. Hsvirg heard Of O'Conaell''
polite qualities, be thought be woulJ AL
lnai gertlemau's permission 10 take tic
verbatim report u the orsiion. The 'libeI
a,or not on!y consented. but in the oiliesi
manner Informed the assembled audience
tbst until that giu,lemAn was provided
with all vritin' convApienceshe would not
spskc work, assuming IN extra broeue
which vas altogether unnecessary. The
reporter WAS delis hted. The preparations
began and we're completed; the reporter
was ready. Are you quito readyf ssked
Dan. Qaite ready. Nov are you snre
you're entirely readyi I'm certain sir
yes. The crowd becoming excited and
Dan said: Now 'pon ny con-
science, won't begin the speech until the
London gintleman is entirely ready Al
ter waiting another moment or 80 O'Con
nell advanced; eyes Rlistened. ears were
Gil attention, and the reporters pencil
arose. Dan gave one more benignant
smile on the reporter, winked at the and
itors and commenced his speech in the
Irish language, to the irrepressibe horror
of the reporter aud to the delight OF the
Kerry men.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01

orator oi such note that be Vas chosen
valedicsorisn Of bis cls.. Hc prepared
for the event by ordering new pair oI
shoes Late 10 the afternoon Of The s,es'
day the shoes came bat. rroa heavens
they wouldnt go on Dan hsdnt anoiher
pair NJ Tor use He summonl The sno.
maker 10 = conference, aud. while The
Precipitation rolled "a bis face. he explain.
ed the ti,usiiop.
That's nothing, said Cti.pin, got .
couple Of EGGS and hre,k one into each
shoe.
Dan did 80, and The rtsult was charm
ing. He vent into ihocs shoe. iiks
ducks foot IN the mud lia vsrdiciory
wss the greatest ,ffari Of Lockwooi's
career up 10 that ds'e The words were
boneyed and the gestures as pncefui ~
. snake swallowing a frog, All his
friends and relatives were spellbonnd.
Right iu the miis, OF il the author stoI ped
Agony WAS incaruate IN bis features His
hair rose on end, Hs became pale and
red in turns
What was the msIterS Had he forgotten
his spe,cbY No; be bad Just ID, uaht Of
those two egg omelets, aud sould have
given oil he bsd or ever hoped TO have
Tor chance TO laugh.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01
The Lecomativ. Esy,a.ss. s,ory.

Its . sad story, said All old railroad man.
~ be coughed two or three times. The
group OF his listeners who bad been hils
rious telling some funny experiences few
moments before quieted down.
was runnin' old Ia, he continued. and
Bill Skies you all know Bill--was firin
We was iskiu' the flyer west and bad
orders to run clean through, less We were
signAlled. think the rosdmsster was
aboard. and we all knew that II we should
pull up without pitliu' good ,esson bed
be after us.
We were runnin almost full head. l
guess. for know the breezs just hummcd
when logged the cab winder q little.
The old ergine rocked just as II II was on
the briny deep. only faster, Well. We was
goin licke'y split mp through tho north
ern part OF that town that used to stand
by the bend, Bill was shovein coal like
good one and gave the ~histle toot
nov and then to let folks know we was
comm.
As was ssyin, boys, We WAS just scoolI
io'; goiu' ,ound the curve, too. Jnst then
! cast my eyes ss far mp the track ~ |
could see, and right then saw something
that brought my hoart tight up into my
mouth. shook oil over Bill saw the
thing as soon AZ | did, and Bll's eyes
bulged and his bar stood tight up.
There was some thing on the track. l
could just see little white tun bunnit
and . cslicker dress, and little red ribbon
peekin ont from o bunch OF a. pretty
golden curls as ever see.
The old man stopped. lie swallowed
a number Of times and drew
his horny palm across bis eyes. The eroup
Of listeners only moved forward . little
and held their breath.
conldn' stop boys, II was no use. The
flyer was heavy, and We was goin nearly
sixty sn hour. When l got strength
enough to push 10 that throttle and slap
m the sir--we'd struck. We stopped.
Bill and me jumped out and shuddcred o.
We did.
The group Of listeners turned away sick
Il heart.
The old engineer went on. picked up
wig Of golden hair. and Bill two or three
pieces Of straw aud an old sun bonnet.
just then q gang Of ragged imps stuck
heir heads from behind an old barn and
,owled: Did you ever. ever. ever git left'
Tue group who bad listened in horror TO
he old engineers sud story looked tired
nd faded awsy.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01

A hating digestion is one Of the mosI
common causes Of sleeplessness. The sov
sreiRn remedy is hot water. and II may bs
used both externally and internally. Hall
. pint Of this. slowly slipped. as hot ~
possible. in most instances will bring sleep
to the wskeful. Aud not ouly does it sct
well upon the digestive organs and dilste
the abdominal vessels; in that way lessen
ing the ho~ Of blood TO the brain, but IL
has soothing Influence on the entire ner
vols system.
Hot applications over the pit Of tho
stomach also act exceedingly we'll A bot
fl seed poultice retains the heat longest,
and is, therefore. the best in the way OF
applications; but The hot water pack does
much 10 the same direction Ora poul
tice can be made OF Indian meal, with
jast enough mustard 10 II TO creste gen
tie heat. Hot bran bags, also bags filled
with spices, with little cayenne pepper
miied with them. have very favorable
sction. The victim 81 iDsomnis would do
well TO try these simple remedies. and iu
many instances they will prove ssrvicea
BILE
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01

How long do mules liver repeated the
maj " AZ he placed bis feet on the railing
OF the hotel versnds and blew into the air
slowly and rf-clively vast cloud Of frn.
grant tobacco smoke. Well. don't kuo~
I never saw . mule die aud never saw a
dead mule. But for oil that I'm hardly
prepared TO say tbs, they live forever.
TIL US sbout Oh Wsierman's mule,
broke in the doctor, extracting a beautiful
meerschsum from its case. think none
OF the others have ever heard that story,
snd sssure you, gentlemen, 1t is good ss
Ash story.
Its not much Of story. and its true.
At the beginning Of the war Col. Wster-
man bad 40 old mule by tbs name Of Jen
ny. As the colonel bad an opportunity 10
sell the animal 81 good figure he did So
To be sure Jenny bad been in his family
10 many years that she seemed like mem
Der OF il, but go 10 rot 10 be sneezed 81
Tor 40 old mul,, % tue colonel put ell
sentimental feelings aside and let her 60
for $50.
That wss ju.t before the war; qusried
the lsndlord. standing 10 the door.
Yes. jnst before the war, c,ntinued the
major. *.
In the exciting times which followed oil
course old Jsnny ~ss forgotten. About
ten years after the war was all over the
colonel conelui.d be would like young
lively mule. Aitrr great deal Of eyper
ims otip. he boupb, ons thst just suited
him. Among olhrr good qualities Il look
ed Just ~ JeuLy did ~D,p shs vas yoaug.
The coloDels soo Ffsbt bsppeued to come
home on visit day or tso.fer the ppr
chase. The mDraIDs sher BIZ arrival he
wandered out 10 the stable 10 s-e the bss
n uls. IL about t-p minutes be returned
sod asked. Father. shat cid you pay fof
that uul.'
S .veDty ar. doii,,. replied the col
onel.
Frsuk burst out laughing and siclsin'
cd That's jas. sl5 more than yon sold
her Tor.
And surs epoush the colopels Yong
mnls VS. none other than old Jeuny.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01
what shr v'srsd

The car was filled with excursionisis
etnrning from the eapo,ition.ssys the
Pitisburg Dispatch. Evry seat contained
. pair Of Buckeye lovers. The last besr
died iD Ohio some time ago, but the srt
OF bugging has survived. Ii was the
midnight express. and the sir was right
chilly, but not q soul noticed tLAt ~ cspt
. poor, little married msn who sat sIone
10 the bali seat by the uoligbied stove.
He louked down the car and noticed tbst
apparently sll The youog men we're ne.
armed. at least but one arm Of each mals
was yisibls The light IN the oar IVES
very low. however. aud that may sccount
for the phenomenon.
Lovers like twilight; II Adam end Eve
did not sing In the gIosming IL wss
because they knew fresher song. Aud
u was twilight 10 that oar, fpr alI three
doubIs lamps wore turned down very low,
snj before the train WAS out Of the AIls
ghany yards the fame 10 one oi then
had sputtefed. Jared . moment. snI
expired. OF course svry girl 10 the car
was slsrmsd when the gloom de, pened.
Every girl got little closer 10 her protect.
or, snd lev miDDtes later. when tie
., cond lamp b.gan TO sbow si1ps Of col.
lspse the iiime lsspiog np Practically ~
u sfrHJ 10 die shout dorm p'sDiss
Sim screams came Il, ~ ~ msDy feminine
tbro u.
The conductor opebsd the door fsv
minu !. later shd the disnpld finished
lamp number tao Ills left one lamp
slisht ~ the rear srd u the ear. How
sDxiou-Iy il wss ob-efyrai Wonid IL 40
ont? II loukeJ fodsunptve. bat there
vss 10 dransbi 10 expedite its decrease.
Al last The tfsia shisiisd for its first stop
srd The little muried nsn cane out of
bis eor3er by tbs tioyr 10 slight Hs
b.d hf.n . bachelor once. snd be renem,
sbsb tbs train hal rot stopped. bat
hs opord the door, aud Immediately
ea,t 81 wind murdered the Issl lsnp.
A. be stood 10 The doorway isbsiiag
cin Isrs aud river fng he bsd the ss,i.fso
tioa Of hearing ssvesi. low voice murmav
behind him oh. Geo 'gs. was 60 sfrsidi
OF ~bst. my dsriag'
Thss that lamp would never 90 oaiI
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01

The story is on young Chicago father
The baby was his first aud he wanted L
weigh il.
It's bouncerl he exclaimed Where
are the scales?
The domestic hunted up M old.fashion'
I'd steelysrd that had come down from .
former generation. II was the only weigh
! inc.machine 10 the house. The baby,
wrapped in the heecy folds OF some light
fabric, ives suspended from the proper
hook, and the proud young father sssum
ed charge Of the exercises.
I'll try it at eight pounds. he said,
sliding the weight along tho beam to that
figure
1t won't do. She weighs ever so much
more than tina.
He slid the weight along several rotches
further
By Georgel he said, She weighs more
than ten poundsl Eleven --twelye--thir
teen fourteenl l. it possiblel
He set the baby aud steelyard down and
rested himself a moment.
Biggest baby ever saw he painted, re.
suming the weighing process. Fifteen
and half sixteen! This thing won't
weigh her. Ssel Sixteen is the last notch,
and she Jerks it up like . feather. Go
and ge, big pair OF scales at some neigh
bor's. I'll bet hundred dollars she
weighs over twenty pounds. Milliel be
shouted. rushing into the next room, she's
the biggest baby 10 this countryl Weighs
over sixteen poundsl
What did you weigh her on?inquired
the young mother.
On the old steelyard in the kitchen.
The figures on that are only ounces,
she replied, quietly. Bring me- the baby,
John.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01

Just after A.dtew johnson hsd vacated
ihs Presidential s-ai The managers of The
5impeop County. Ky. Agricultural snd
Mecbsoicsi Association decided that II
would be a great advertisement to hsve
the I'D genflemsn attend toe fair We
lon's care for bin oo Saturday. ssid tbr
m,nsgof, for on thst day We shall have i
pretty big crowd snybow. weJnfsds,
will 10 tbs DAY ! viii write 10 tbs n
Pfesiisbt
Tna iolinsipe le,trr sas sent 10 AIR.
johnson; Der Sir Tbs people Of the
uud.rini e6uai, u Simpson. ireling .
xf4.G intrf.ei 10 sns II Amencss 10 ,sl
siit,d Aoas h.se decided 10 invite you 10
p-. pfesent 1t ,ur tsir grounds on WedDes-
day. the 9Th Of OetOber. sLers they vi.b
20 shaLe youf hsai Please let ps tnos
by rstafu m4ii.
lie II, ihsm knos by reiurn D.iL The
I'D seu,Iem.n inrnfd tie letter over aDd
.rsle the fel.osi1es am 20 msnsgerie.
A JoiibsoD
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01

Congrassmsp. else, Lockwood svsy back
ip Lis Ghooi days st Hamburg Vas 90
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01

| never thought 10 sss you, said the doc
TOR. relish,iae bi. pip. whether Jenny Ia
still alive or not.
sne vas year ago. replied the msIir
promptly. but vas bceinlins to look u,
tie weary. There's 20 way, bs sdasi NOR.
ahziuelg, OF telling the age eithee Of
mule OF ucsfe.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01
FOR SALE (!

FOR SALE
Ths Bret Tavern Sand. With IS sesss q isss
" bArrsmsiiis. VI. Also ny Hoess And Lot
uaerhesisr Cent,- Al ssA bargain.
Rw. COOKE.
nAarhspl<Y Cestrs. rsb. tn. .isss.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-01-01
FARM FOR SALE.

osef sof sslc M, farm situated on the Wee
read, aiso The following
PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Wood nosing machine, Bncksys mosing ma
thine, sugar f0ci., Hor.o.. f~o year.oic
Heifsf 90 aaing 10, ! rsAriing Hsitsr. 8 kboiss,
Turheys. 80 ssns. Farming Tool. and IIonse-
hold fursisure.
JOHN REYNOLDS.
MaBehsstsr. W.. Ayril 9th, isyo, as,i
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1891-09-25
Fire fn Ebensb

On Monday afternoon about two O'Clock
some of the employees in the wooden mill
of MessrS. John Ludwig & Sons in this
place discovered smoke issuing from some
of the belt holes in the ceiling of the see
ond floor. and hasty examination diScloS-
ed the fact that fire was raging on the
attic All hands at once went to work
with buckets TO fight the flames. and Met
Ludwig mounted a horse and rode up
through the town giving the alarm. The
DauntleSS fire company responded quickly
and in shOIt time after the alarm had
their hose connected with the pldg in the
east end of town and two streams of water
playing on the building.
In the meantime the bucket brigade had
been doing noble work and kept the flames
fr I'M gaining much headway. Inside in the
attic was all on fire, but as the fire was
confined. il made but little progress for
want of air. After the streams from the
hose commenced playing on the fire it was
soon gotten under control and the building
saved. The loss is not so great as was eX-
pccted but will probably reach $1,000, on
which there was no insurance.
The fire is supposed 10 have originated
from spontaneous combustion. as there had
been no fire about the building for some
time. Where it originated a large guam
tity of greasy wool and waste was stored
and from that source the fire evidently or
iginated.