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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23
Her Mother Kneir.


Mother-"And so you engaged yourselfto
that young man at Idlewild Springs, did
yon?'
Daughter tsheepishly)-"Y-e-s, ma,
promised to become his wife"
at was on beautiful moonlight evening
in June"
as hy, yes, ma; how did you knowg"
And the hotel band was playing a de-
lighliul waltz by Strauss"
"Nhy, yes Who tod YOU ?"
"And you two were in the arbor on the
lawn
"Yes"
"And the fountain sparkled in the moon
light, aud made music which seemed like a
fairy echo to the sweet melody which floated
out from the distant orchestra"
"Yes. How
AID the lake with its feet of pretty boats
gliding about the softly Illuminated waters
seemed like bit of lovely Venice dreaming
at your feet
"Yes, yes. But how did you know all
this ?"
II knew it must have been under some
such combination of Circumstances that he
proposed, or you would never have said yes
to such an Anticipated nincompoop as that"
A taylor would have sized his waist
meas ire al forty eight inches, and as he
stepped out of commission house on
South Water street there was q wild,
hunted look in his face.
SAY" he observed to an acquaintance
next door, you've heard that economy is
weallh'-lhat "A penny saved is a penny
earned d'-aud a whole lot of other rub
bish, haven't you?"
"Well, yes, and in the admission there
was an infection of the voice asking what
of il.
"You have, hey? Well, it's all lies
every it lies. Economy means bank
ruptcy if you aren't careful.
whats the matter now?'
Matter ?" and there was whole vol
ume OF minion solid in the exclamation.
why. just now, TO save nickle, tried
to black my boots. At the first brush
my eyeglasses dropped of and broke on
the floor. The uext rip made broke
suspender and now notice that in
stopping over I've busted three fifteen
cent cigars INFO smash. That shine cost
me SO at least, aud it isn't half a shine,
either"
Then the fat man kicked himself twice.
went back into his Office and fired the er.
rand boy who owned the blacking kit
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

All England is laughing over the de
icious impertinence Of Chicago society
girl who was SIGHT seeing near Windsor
castle last week. She saw a little fat
man wandering around, and going up to
him she said
81 say, butler, is there any chance to
get glimpse Of the queen?"
The little man bristled up and his face
grew very red.
81 am not the butler he said. 81 am
the Prince of Wales
"Oh, how luckyl' exclaimed the young
lady. "ls mother in ?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

A young lady teacher OF Morris Cove,
Conn, lately resigned her position be-
cause all the biz boys in the school had
iorcibly kissed her. A few days later
Miss Belger, the school visitor avenged
the ndigniIy To the profession by bounc
ing into the >choolroom just after Bible
reading with suddrunes. tina, threw the
pew teacher into faint, and spanking
all The boys in the school seriatim, rain
Ing her cuff, alike on the just and the uu-
just. The visitor wa, arrested and com
PEELED TO pay "A fine for The cyclouic cbarac
ter OF her visitation but this Lady Gay
Spauker in real lif. doubtless thought
the hunt was worth the money, to say
nothing of the ecat OF having proved
herself such fearless tanner of the young
Morris Covers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

In one Of the last years Of his life Gen.
Won Mollke, who was then more than 80
years old, attended court reception. In
the cour-e Of the evening he attempted
some gallant compliments to a group Of
la,li :, aud then, shaking bis head, said,
laughing:
"Ab. see do not do this well at all
now If were young again !"
"Ahout how old should you like to be,
Count?' asked one OF the ladies'
"Well, il ! could only be so once
more !" said Won llolrke.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

The beautiful ironwork 50 much in vogue
nowadays, is generally flushed, on account
of its susceptibility to rust, with a coating Of
black lacquer or some other preparation,
which is not only inappropriate but gives
to the m tai an unnatural appearance. A
clever Frenchmap, who was an expert in
metal work, showed Us such a simple and
effective way Of preserving it from rust, that
it is worth remembering The only materi-
al required is a COWS horn 1.-THE toy trumpets
sold in the shops will answer the purposel.
Heat the iron and rub the edge Of the horn
over it, that is all. Ifthe horn smokes lit
tie as you rub it on you will know that the
iron is hot enough. This will cause the horn
to melt, aud an imperceptibe coating will
be left upou the iron that will ahrd COM
plete protection from the damp for year or
more on outdoor work. On indoor ironwork
it will asst indefinitely.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

Doctor Chalmers says The little that
| have seen in the world aud know Of
mankind. teaches me to look upon their
errors ia sorrow, not in anger. When |
take the history OF one poor heart that
has snued and suffered, aud represent to
myself the struggles and temptations it
pas ell lhrough-the brief pulsation Of
j ", the tears Of regret, the feebleness Of
purpose, the scorn of the world that has
lille charity, the desolaiion Of the souls
sanctuary, and threatening voices within,
health gone, happiness gone-I would
iain leave The erring soul Of my fellow
being with Him from Whose hands it
came.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23
Il GREEN
ATTORNEY ATLAW.

Ciar'cso'c, jefferson C0,e,ty Wet Tngiaia,
viii practice in the Courts of Jefferson, Berke-
lev and Morgan counties IN the United States
District Court az Martiusburg, and in the SUI
preme Court Of Appeals of West Virginia.
Special attention 10 the collection of claims,
and prompt remittances of the same.
Office in Law Building, rear of Courthouse.
Aur G lSqO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

Mr. Cleveland lately wrote to Brook
lyn youth who asked his advice about get
ting political appointment There are
no persons 50 forlorn and so much to be
pilipd as those who have learned in carly
life to look 10 public positions TOR live
lihood. Ii units a man or boy for any
other business. and is apt to make a kind
of respectable yagrant Of him."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

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, aud keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIREcroRs-Jos Tmpnell, Henry b. Dayen-
port, J. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, w. IL.
T. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. 5. w. Washington. IL. l.. Snyder
Charles r. Wilson, Jehn H. little Jacob 5.
Melvin, +. G. w Herr. isaac II. Strder.
JOS. TRAPNELL............... President
II. b. DAVENPORT ............ ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CONNITTEE-J. q. Hurst VIM.
H. 7. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
JOS Trapneil. ). W Washington.
Local AGEETs.-Mi -Middleway-J. G.. Shirley;
Harpcr's Ferry-Chas. L, Trail Shepherds
town ]. : Fleming Duthelds-C l.. Barnnart
arlestOwn-Washingto Il Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23
a'irgiuia FREE gress.
TERMS:

-s-THE FREs PRESS is published weekly al
81, 1H1-s Per Auniun f paid iH GtrGnrs
rs- Theterms Ot advertising are. for square
ore-.uchI OF less. One Dohar lud Fifig Cents
o-rraa insertions-larger ones IN the same
a-an-uon Each continuance FVfy Cents.
zs~No advertisement Co be considered by
-fe month or year unless specified on The man
1s.-.ut OF previously agreed between the par
re,
-An advertisement not marked ON the
copy tlr a specified number of insertions will
r- ulntinged until ordered out, and payment
-iu le eKacted accordingly.
Eg~ REGrLAR ADvERrIs IsENENrs.-Io avoiu
a1y Misunderstanding ON the part of the am
uua. advertisers 10 is proper to state distinct 9
thar their privilege only extends t0 their inn
meIiar, business Real Estate. Legal or other
Advertisements sent 5y them 20 be an addition
81 charge. aud no variation.
r1-Ohltuary notices 0t more than 1ve snes
Nil De charged f0r
JOB WORK Posters. sale Bills. Circulars
Cards etc, executed promptly, neatly and 90
fair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23
unpianily
Eighty

q say, Chawley, Fweddy quite acquil-
ted himself at the Chinners pawly the
other night as real humorist, doncber
know"
"Do tell. Quite funny, was he?"
"Yaas. Mss Chinner aw>ked him il
he wouldn't venture on peach. doncher
know, and he said he'd weally be afraid
he'd woll Off lie, he Ha, hal
What the teacher told Bnbby-When
Rome burned the Emperor Nero was
playing fiddle.
What Bobby told his mother the teach
er said-Emperor Nero was playing a
fiddle. 50 they burned Rome.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23
.MENN .E.MELEF HECKN

HAS taken the room on Charles street. in
rear of Mrs \. 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 10 render satisfaction.
She has also a stock Of Dress Trimmings and
Notions 10 which she invites the attention OF
the ladies.
June 10. 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

LADIES
Needing c tonic, or children who want build
ing up. should take
BROYYNiS IKON BIITERS.
II is peasant; cures Malaria, indigestion
riliousless, Liver Complains ana SeuIalFis'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

Samuel Snyder, a progressive and sue
ces>iul farmer OF Washington county,
Md, has n.vel way of making hay
Instead of cutting the grass with a scyIhe
or mower, as is usually done, he uses a
self binder, after which the sheaves are
gathered and shocked aud left stand Tor
a few days, when they are hauled to the
barn or stacked Mr.. Snyder claims hay
made in this manner is just as good as
that made in The old way aud can be made
with much less labor and expense.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

Ifaitention is not paid TO keeping horses
well groomed iD warm weather particular
ly. the sweat collects and holds the dust
aud if not removed will add very much to
the animals discomfort.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

FOR DYSPEPSIA.
indigestion and stomach cisOrderr. take
Brown ) IRO8 BI1TEi :.
An dealers keep il, 81 per bottle Genuinef1s
trade marx ead crossed scd Lines ca wrapper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23

An application for an annual pass was
once made to Commodore Vanderbilt by
the president Of road about twenty-five
miles long.
Your road doesn't seem to cover
great amount Of territory, suggested the
connnodore to the applicant.
NO" said the applicant, ''it isn't quite
50 long as the New York Central, but, by
gracious, MIR Vanderbilt, its just as
vide !"
The pass was issued.
A teacher in one of the Englewood
schools was DIR ling the children in mu-
sic.
"W bat does it mean when you zee the
letter 'f over Il bar or slave?" she asked.
"Forle,' answered one Of the pupils.
And what does the character If
mean ~
There was a short period Of deep
lhoughliulness Oh the part of the chill
drtn, and then one Of them shouted lri-
umphanlIy:
Eighty"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-12-23
JIG MOORE
ATTORNEY AT Law,
4TrORNEF ITLlIT.

tLEON MOORE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-17
THEY SOLD CHEAP.

Two Negroes Bought in Worth County
for so Cents Each.
(Fronl the Albany (GG.) Ne,os and Advertiser
A most remarkable tale comes from
Worth county telling of the depravity of a
young mother on one hand, and the kind
ness Of a man and wife on the other
For twelve years Ranse Afford has been
happily married, he and his wife living
most of the time in East Dougherty, where
they worked on "a farm.
This year, however, Afford and his wife
moved to AGREE, where they set up on a
small farm for themselves, and exerted
their energies there as formerly. They are
industrious negroes and en- Joy the respect
and confidence of all who know them.
But the union of this couple has never
been blessed by issue, and they have always
felt a loneliness that they could not describe
on that account. They saw other people
happy with their children, finding in them
a consolation and a comfort, and they felt
naturally that their happiness would be in
creased if they, too, were similarly blessed.
Affords wife, though, now has two chill
dren on whom 10 lavish her attentions, and
to whose training she may devote her life.
While they are not hers by gift of God, they
are hers by possession, and that possession
came by purchase.
She learned recently that a negro girl liv-
ing near Isabella had given birth to twins
but to this she attached very little impor-
lance until she heard that the young mother
cared nothing for her offspring and wished
to dispose of them.
Affords wife repaired to Isabella
and, going to the home of the young girl,
at once began negotiation for the babies.
A trade was soon made, the mother de-
manded 80 cents apiece for the children, the
price was quickly paid and the adopted
mother marched off triumphantiy with her
new charge.
Both babies are girls. and the necessary
paraphernalia for the comfort of babies
now adorns the home OF Ranse Afford
that never knew it before.
Afford and his wife are both as happy as
they can possibly be over the acquisition to
their home. Notwithstanding the peculiar
and original manner in which it was OBJ
tanned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-17
FROM THE SPIRIT LAND
Come Messages from Dead Wife
That Mystify a Eusband.

| COE16 messages from OcdQ w AAc
That Mystify susband.
LILLY DALE, n. Y, Aug. 15.-Samuel
! Plumer. president of the First National
Bank of Franklin, and well-known CAPT
talist, has been at Cassadaga Lake several
days investigating the phenomena of spirit
ualism. Mr. Plumer has always been lib
eral In his religious views. Like most other
thoughtful men, he heard enough of the re-
markable exhibitions OF spiritual manifes-
tationS to excite his curiosity, and he sent
Joseph McClelland from his own town, who
is a cautious, shrewd man, to look into the
subject carefully.
While here Mr.. McClelland visited sew
eral mediums, among them the slate-writ-
ing medium. Keller. On his slates he re-
celved message, purpOrtlng TO come from
Mr.. Plumer's first wife, who is in the spirit
land, asking Mr.. Plumsr to come to Casa
daga lake. This aroused Mr.. Plumer's
curiosity to such an extent that he came
last Friday and began to investigate.
He first went to Mrs. Keller, the only
sealed envelope writer in the camp. Before
going he took large envelope made of hard
thick paper and put in it five or six sheets
of paper about 314x6 inches. On telling
Mrs. Keller that he had his questions ready
she gave him two or three small pieces Of
lead pencil, which he dropped into the en-
done in the broad Iight Of day. She asked
him to hold the envelope on his forehead
for a little time and then between his hands.
As he held it there he could feel peculiar
sensation and hear a sound as of writing.
At no time was the envelope out of his
hands. but on opening it he found three
pages of very beautiful letter, signed
yours lovingly, Mary" the name of his de-
parted wife. On one sheet WAS a short COM
munication with his fathers signature ap~
pended. Mr.. Plumer then went to a slate
writing medium and received another COM
munication signed with his dead wife's
name, saying that she had written him
once before to-day.
Mr.. Plumer says there was no possibility
of fraud in the writing; that neither the
mediums nor any other being in the flesh
did it; but while he thinks the messages
were indited by supernatural agency, the
phenomena are so overwhelming as to leave
him mystified and still unable, as yet, to
form any we'll settled opinion as TO the
claims Of spiritualism
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-17
A TRAMP TURNS OUT A COUNT.
Will Leave His Western Shanty for
His Fathers Palace.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
SANTA CRUZ, CAL, Aug. 10.-FOr three
or four months two Germans have been
living here very much like tramps, with
only miserable little shanty in Blackburn
gulch for home. One had inquired often
at the postoffice for letter for Wolfgang
Ballestrom. The letter came Friday, and
was addressed to Count Wolfgang
Ballestrom, and the delivery clerk was
doubtful if it could be meant for the shabby
individual who applied. Wolfgang said in
a quiet and gentlemanly tone, with a
slight German accent: at is for me-"
He took the letter and opened it in the
presence Of the postmaster and friend. 1t
proved to be from the German consul at
San Francisco, announcing the death of
Wolfgang's father, near Berlin, Germany,
and the inheritance of the estates and title
by Wolfgang, who is the eldest son. He
took the news quietly, and when the clerk
said, Il suppose you are happy now"
merely replied with shrug of his shoulders,
20, it is very pleasant to have the money,
but am always happy"
Saturday a good-sized draft for current
| expenses was received by the man, who b as
more than once asked for food at the doors
Of the Santa Cruz houses and who has been
supported by the Germans here. The pres
ent Count Wolfgang Ballestrom is young
man OF SO, of good hight weighs $50 pounds,
and when subjected to modern improve
ments will be handsome and aristocratic-
| looking fellow. He speaks German and
English tiuently.
His attorney here, Lucas F. Smith, has
had correspondence with Maj.-Gen. Bales
from, administrator of the estate, and has
received q certified copy Of the fathers will,
which bequeaths half million OF property
TO " olfgang It is somewhat hampered by
restrictions, as the young man has been
wild. and 1t was feared he would squander
the estate. He has wife in the east, from
whom be is temporarily separated Count
Ballestrom will soon go to Germany, assume
the title. and take charge of the estate Of
Iak o.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-17
PIZARRO LOOKS WELL.
Although He was Buried $50 Years
ago, His Body is Preserved.
From the Philadelphia Press.

AlbAOOSn nc was bIEl6Q oOO 40aTB
ago, His Body is Preserved.
From the Philadelphia Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-The newspapers
of Lima, Peru, contain elaborate accounts
of the removal of the remains of Francisco
Pizarro, who led the conquest of Peru,
from a vault under the altar of the cathe-
dral at Lima to the chapel of the vioeroysIn
the same building. The remains were sub
jected to careful examination, and the
body was found to be admirably preserved,
although it is $50 years since Pizarro died.
The Peruvian Mail refers 10 the matter
as follows:
THE two hands and all the toes, with the
exception Of two, are missing. but this is
evidently due to populations by visitors to
the cathedral, which were facilitated by the
body being kept in an open coffin. All the
signs of wounds received by Pizarro during
his lifetime are distinctly visible, one being
in the neck, one on the arm and another in
the head. the latter being an indentation
which is said to have been caused by blow
administered with silver jug full of water.
The body is one meter and seventy-ive CEN
temeters in length. The doctors in charge
of the body are of the opinion that
| at the time of his death Pizarro was at
| least 70 years OF age"
The NdcIon of Lima, commenting upon
buo sVutS IN WHICH the remains were uteCOV-
cred, after referring to the fact of there
having been found in an open coffin, says
that 1t is we'll known that Pizarro was
buried IN complete armor, and wonders how
the authorities can consent to receive the
remains in their present condition.
| The Didrio of Lima, explaining the alb
sence Of the armor, says that it was taken
out Of the coffin and put on exhibition in
| the museum formerly existing in the head
quarters of the artillery at Santa Catalia,
and was stolen by the Chileans when they
entered Lima.
On the other hand Ricaria Palma. in the
Conerico, declares that PIzarro was buried
without his armor, his assassins not giving
him time to put it on. Palma adds that the
remains were given sepulcher In great haste
in order to prevent the body being dragged
through the streets.
The ceremony Of transferring the RENAME
to the chapel of the viceroys was very i'm
pressive. Different public bodies attended
officially, the big Cathedral was filed with
visitors, and speeches we're made by Senol
Manuel A. Fuentes Mayor Reyoredo, the
Spanish minister and Monsignor Tovar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-17
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

WISE.-The relatives and friends of Henry A.
Wise, his sister, Mary A. Wise, and ]. NJ Mock
and families are requested to attend the funeral
of HENRY A WISE from Wesley Monumental
Church at O'Clock THIS AFTERNOON
DIXON-The friends and acquaintance of Mr.
and Mrs H. H. Dixon and family are respect
fully invited 10 attend the funeral OF their only
son. W. +. DIXON, from residence % Wilson
street at 8 O'Clock THIS AFTERNOON.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-17
GEORGIA NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL
COLLEGE

Georgia Normal aud Industrial College, a
state institution for the education and special
training of Georgia girls, will be opened on
Sept. 80 1891.
The county of Chatham is entitled to six t6)
scholarships in this school. All girls wishing to
become applicants for these places are re-
quested to appear at Chatham Academy at 1C
A. NJ on FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER NEXT,
to stand the entrance examination. This exami.
nation will include the elementary branches, viz.
Arithmetic, History, Geography and English
Grammar. No girl under fifteen years of age
will be eligible to scholarship.
For full information concerning the school
write for prosp 7ctus to President ]. HARRIS
CHAPPELL, Milledgeville, Ca
w. H. BAKER,
County School Com nisaiOnar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-17
A RACE FOR A LIFE.
The Horse Was Faster Than the Loco.
motive.

The Horse Was Faster Than the Loco
motive.
From the Philadelphia Record
YORK, Pa, Aug ia remarkable race
with locomotive was made by Mrs. Dr.
Rause to-day. She was crossing the North
ern Central railroad tracks, seated in a
phaeton and driving a spirited horse. AS
the horse reached the track the Hanover
express, dasbing at a mile-a- minute rate,
was sighted, bearing down upon them. The
horse became frightened aud turned down
the track ahead Of the engine. 1t was a
race for life, and the plucky woman won.
The phaetor bodied up and down on the
ties like Il bandbox. Every minute the en-
CINE drew nearer. Mrs. Rause kept her
seat with difficulty, and the engineer shut
bis eyes, expecting every minute that the
locomotive would crash into the carriage.
He reversed the engine and trusted TO luck.
When the engine was within three feet of
the phaeton it was stopped.
The horse slowed up and it was easily
checked after a race Of quarter of mile.
The passengers left the train and went 10
the lady's assistance. 1t was found that she
had escaped serious injury, having only
been bruised about the face and body by
humping against the sides of the phaeton.
The horse and carriage were removed from
the track, aud Mrs. Rause drove home
without assistance.