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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

From q Hartford dispatch 20 the Boston
Herald we learn that many Of the old-time
Abolidouists receatly greeted Jason Brown,
a son of John Browu-whose first victim at
Harper's Ferry was am industrious, inotfen-
sive colored man. Jason Brown is described
as a tall, bent old gentleman, with white
beard and pale blue ewes, dresses very plain
ly. and wears big, broad brim felt hat and
heavy cowhide boots. Tn referring to the
slavery question De gives this significant
opinion:
II believe that slavery was a sectional
evil and that the people ot the North were
as much % blame tor los long continuance
as the people Of the south. Why Be
cause the old slave States of Massachusetts.
Connecticut, Rhode Island New York aud
Pennsylvania. when they found slavery no
longer profitable, sold their slaves u other
people Of the South, and pocketed the
money.
"To be sure. a few liberated their slaves,
noticeably the Quakers. We of the North
were their holders. while the people Of the
South were their owners, and we, in the war
that followed, went down into The red sea
Of blood with the people Of the South.
To-day my sympathies and those Of the
remaining members of my family, are large
ly with the people who have suffered the
most because Of the war
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

american Roddsters and Road Riders, by
Charles Arnold McCully, with numerous
illustrations of famous trotters and trotting
masters, will form one of the attractive fea-
lures of Hayper's Weekly to be published
Nav 9th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27
DIED.

At Harper's Ferry, May 18th, 1891, Mrs. Ell
LEN KELLY, aged II years.
At Harper's Ferry, May 18th, 1891, Mr.. DAN
lei HOOD, aged about 6S years.
Nav 14th. in Chicago, after a brief Illness,
Mrs. ANNIE T. FOX, eldest daughter of James
Bate Wager, deceased, formerly of Harper's
Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

The new version IL is said that at d
prayer meeting at Salem the other night
one good brother asked for the speedy con-
version Of all republicans and sinners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

The prayers by the Southern Presbyterian
Assembly at Birmingham, Alabama on
Tuesday we're answered by copiOus showers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

A letter from little girl in Chill, pub
nshed in sour Post-ofice Box" in Harper's
Young People for May 26th gives one Of the
best accounts we have yet read Of the Chill
ian insurrection and its causes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

It was surmised that the festive Italian
would fall back on his native wine, but the
American Porter has not yet been discarded
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

Hon. VIM. l. Wilson spoke in Indiauap-
oils, Indiana, on Monday to an immense
audience. Many distinguished persons were
present At the close of the meeting the
Hendricks Club rendered him a reception.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

Mr.TJ Magruder, a prominent business
man Of Baltimore and for many years con-
spicuous in church work and especially ef-
fectiye in Sunday-school work, Is seriously
nl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

After protracted struggle, Senator Gail,
Of Florida, has been reelected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

a Decoration Day poem, entitled "An
O'd Soldier" by Margaret E. Ssngster, will
be published in Hnper's Young People for
May 26th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

In the Juuiata Valley in Pennsylvania
the wheat, oats aid rye are said to be parch-
ed beyond reco, cry. AT its next national
convention the Peoples Party viii doubt
less demand rain at more regular inter
walls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

The Gillian insurgent steamer coolly said
'ta.ta as she left California shores
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

The VALLEY TIrgiaian says that one Ana
Mas Smith, Esq, was at Clifton Forge and
cleft his name for the VIrginiaR" What
in the world would any reputable newspaper
especially the Vjrgninp-want with a
name like that
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

The Wheeling Register Of Monday said
Yesterday week was cold day for Ne
Kinley in san Francisco when the eloquent
young West Virginia statesman, VIM. l..
Wilson, who is carrying the campaign of
education through the West and Northwest,
jumped into his tariff bin and ripped it mp
the back. The meeting" says the san
Francisco Erqmiaer, "was held under the
auspices Of the various Democratic clubs
and organizations Of the city, and the turn
out was one Of the largest ever witnessed in
the city during non-poiiucal times
Mr. Wilson's speech was, as usual, a mas
terly and convincing argument for Democ-
racy aud Tariff Reform. After discussing
the opposite aims of the two parties and the
fact that IN the fight for Tariff Reform and
government by the people no such thing as
an "of year is recognized. Mr.. Wilson
launched at once into a discussion Of the
tariff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27
MARRIED.

In Charlestown, on Wednesday, May Goth,
by Rev. Henry p Hamill, Mr.. GEORGE A.
BECK, of Jefferson county, TO Miss JENNIE
G. VANE of Berkeley county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27
Lots for Sale
Brick for Sale.

WE have now 3OO. 900 Brick ready for mar
w ket and will sell and deliver same, in
carload lots, at any point on the y. q o. X. x.
Send i'm orders at once before supply is ex-
hausted. WIN. PHILLIPS 4 SONS.
February IS 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27
P0SipOReMeHf.

The sale of the above described property
will take place in front of the Court House IN
Charlestown at - O'Clock m,
On Friday, Nay 18Th, 1891.
JOSEPH TRAPNELL,
May %, 81. +. P. fee $l765. Spec'l Com r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

To is only question Of time, says William
Redmond, a Parnelite who is enlightening
Chicago on Irish affairs, till the opposition
20 Parnell viii die ou.. Well, there's an
eternity before US Wheeling Register.
Ifit is only question of time what
has eternity 20 DO with IL?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27
For Rent.

A HOUSE WITH SIX ROOMS, and STA
BILE FOR HORSE AND COW, situated on
II. F. and smithfeld Turnpike, two miles
west Of Charlestown. A good situation Tor
Carpenter. Water convenient. ..,,o,,.-
HENRY b. DAVENPORT.
Feb. %. iOf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

Queen Victoria was Y last sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27
Positive Notice

All persons who have damp cellars are here
by notified Of they have not already done 80
that the same must be cleaned, well aired ana
lined. Otherwise a fine will be imposed Tor
every day they are neglected.
GUSTAV BROWN, Mayor.
Anril % 1891
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

The sensibilities of a Boston policeman
were shocked, recently, as by thousand
volts from an electric battery, by the sight
ofaman kissing bis wife on the out door step.
strange place on which to kiss her-had
better been on the instep.) However, he
arrested the couple as they INDUCED in os-
culatory amatory delicacies and took them
before a police Judge who decided that it
was not criminally unlawful but shockingly
indicate aud unusual, and discharged
them with the admonition that they must
not do it again" We wonder if that judge
and roundsmau, who are so regardful of the
prophecies and cendemuatory of the unusu-
al, didn't look with admiring eyes upon the
alleged historic portrayal on canyas-in-
deed the fancy picture-of John Brown
kissing the negro babe as he emerged from
our Jail door
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27
PUBLIC SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court OF
Jefferson Counly, West Virginia, prohouhceu
at the February term 1891, in suit III Gnah-
cerv therein rending wherein JnO. p. kear-
fotf trustee. is plaintiff and A. S. cambridge
and Others are defendants, the undersigned
Special Commissioner will offer for sale at
public cutlery to the highest bidder, on
Friday, May 22d, 1891,
at u O'Clock m, in front of the Court House
in Charles Town, certain tract or parcel OF
land lying along the 0pequon Creek in Jefier-
son County, adjoining the lands of Mrs. lsa-
bella p. cambridge, Eugene Baker, --
Paine and others, containing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27

A third pariy-to be known as the Peo-
pies Party Of the United StaJes-was or
gained last week 40 Cincinnati By a con-
vention composed Of volunteer delegates
from the Farmers Alliance labor organi-
cations, etc There was small representa-.
ton from the South. The platform adopted
was in the main an expression of the de-
mands already made by the Farmers Ali
snce. The movement was not authorized
by The Alliance OF any association, and viii
scarcely receive their Endorsement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-05-27
3O7 Acres.

A large portion of the land is rich river bot
tom and much of it in timber.
The land will be offered first in two nearly
parcels, subject to survey, and then as a
whole.
The undersigned will report the most adj
vantageous offer.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne-third Cash, bal
ance in one and two years equal payments
with interest from day of sale, the deferred
payments TO be evidenced by the bonds Of the
purchaser. Title to be withheld until purchase
money is paid in full.
JOSEPH TRAPNELB
Special Commissioner.
Daniel Heflebower, Auctioneer.
IT.W. Latimer, Clerk of the Circuit COURT
of Jefferson County, do certify that Joseph
Trapnell, Special Commissioner, has executed
before me bond with surety as required by de-
cree of sale in the chancery cause OF kearfott
VS. cambridge. -,
T. w. LATIMER, Clerk,
April %, 1S9l-4t. F. ?. fee, S1l.35.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

Some time ago the Breslan oeulist, DR..
II. Cohn, on examining the eyes of seventy
five waichmakers, found that scarcely 5
per cent. of the number were affected with
shortsightedness, which result seemed to
justify the belief that the use of the loupe
was an excellent protection against myopia
The same ocuiist examined thieves OF fifty
watchmakers in a Frierburg watch factory,
who had for years, without using loupe,
worked the fine psrts Of watches. and C
whom, nevertheless. only two were slightly
shortsighted.
From this DR.. Cohn concludes that
matchmaking IS an industry not injurious
to the eye, while, considering the fact that
his extensive examinations among stu
dents had established IN average Of SO per
cent. among eompositors of 81 per cent.
and Of photographers Of 81 per cent, afliict-
ed with myopia, he comes to the conclu-
sion that reading. writing. composing and
drawing are more injurious to the ewes
than the constant exercise of the visual or
gan in connection with fine stationary OBJ
iects.-London Tit-Bits
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09
ODDS AND ENDS

A carpenter in Jersey IS 50 humane that
he won't hang door or drive "A nail.
Put on clean stockings every day in
warm, and at least every other day IN cool
weather.
Cost Of motive power in horse traction
in large cities is ten cents per car mile.
The family boot and shoe stretcher, with
corn and bunion pieces OF brass, is a modern
patent.
Men are always ~ their worst-as 10
temper-when in need of their dinner and
at their best-when in need Of forgiveness.
Don't occupy the end seat ia a pew and
compel other people TO pass you. Even
wedding does not justify this
Julius Caesar stretched an awning above
the Forum Romanum and a great part Of
the Via Saera in the space Of single night.
Animal and vegetable life has been found
at the greatest ocean depths, and very
abundant down 10 1900 fathoms.
Ever since the world began mankind has
been engaged in weaving a web of myth
and fancy about the insects Of the air the
earth aud the water
Rub flour on soiled white rugs, then
throw them over clothes llIe ana beat
them we'll II this does not cleanse them
sufficiently send them TO a furrier to be
treated.
At the battle Of Dresden in 1913 the
weather, which had been serene and very
warm, suddenly changed. Vast clouds
filed the sky. and soon a torrent OF rain
fell
The mines along the Union Pacific rail
way now produce over 1000 tons Of coal
annually, and the owners are preparing
for q much larger output.
The Prince Of Wales has a fine collection
OF tobacco pipes. and though the cigarette
Is his favorite smoke, he is still an ardent
pipe collector
ST Louis now has ten electric street rail
ways in actnal operation OF the total
number one is Of the Short system, six are
Thonson-Houstona and three Sprague
NJ Bardn, Of Joinville-le-Pont, near
Paris. is said TO have 100000 geese. which
produce annually 2o090,000 Of quilts He
has the largest quill mandatory in the
world
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

Geo. Mann returned 10 Dartmouth this
week.
W. B. Wall and family are spending a
few days in Mass.
Mrs. Z. E. Thayer who has been very
i'll is slowly improving.
Mrs. F. E. Dubois is visiting relatives
and friends near Boston.
Mrs. S. L. Gladding and Miss Della
Reed of Plainfield are in New York this
week.
M.y.B. Moves OF Tunbridge was in
town this week. He is talking Of coming
here to locate.
Dean Fassett has our thanks for some
very fine maple syrup. This is the best
sample we have yet seen.
VIII Curtis offers his place for sale in
another column. We understand he is talk
ing of going to Grand Rapids, Mich.
Chas. Goodwin and wife have sold their
place on School ST. to Mrs. Sarah F. Jones
for 1880. There are one or two other trans
fers in real estate about to be made.
At the semi-annual meeting of the Y. p.
s. c. +. of the Congl church the follow
ing officers were elected: President, Lena
spsulding; vice president, Alvah Holman;
treasurer Blanche Sparhawk; recording
secretary, A. +. Carleton; corresponding
secretary, Cornelia Pierce; organist, VIII.
Messer; chairman of lookout committee,
A. j. Huse; of prayer meeting, Made.
smith; social, Grace Spaulding; OF sun
day.school, Mrs. II f. Salisbury; Of flowers,
Mrs. Nm. MeCuliom; of missionary, Kate
Howard-Free Press.
A. A. Atwood met with a great mlsfor
tune this week Monday in the loss by
fire Of all his farm buildings located haif
mile north of Randolph Centre village. A
family who had lately lived on the farm
were moving away that day and Mr.. At
wood went up that afternoon to see that
the buildings We're properly closed up and
in coming out Of the barn floor, as he
supposes, from cracking heard at his
feet, that he stepped upon some. parior
matches some one had probably dropped
or carelessly left there, igniting the hay
scattered on the floor, which was imme-
diately communicated to the hay NOW
and the whole barn was in flames, despite
his efforts to put ii out. The horse barn,
connecting with the farm barn and that
with the house, were all totally consumed,
with many tons OF hay. Loss, $500. ln-
surance on buildings, $500, and some in
surance on hay, all in the Home ms. Co.,
New York.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09
WANTED, FOR SALE, ETC.
" stationery at Joslyn's.

New stationery at Joslyn's.
New Spring Hats at MitchelPs.
Mitchell has Spring Jackets.
New Novelties in Millneryat Mitchell's.
Stationery, all kinds,at w. Z. Iamsons.
New box papeterie, latest styles al JOS
lyn's.
Look at the shoe Mitchell is selling at
$500.
New Spring Millinery at Z. NJ. Bick-
ford's. 2wk
Ladies, you can save money in Corsets
at Mitchells.
FoUND.-A key which the owner can
have by inquiring at this office.
Special bargains in Hosiery, Under
wear and Gloves at Mitchell's.
SrATroNRRY-Th largest assortment in
town at Bucks, and prices low.
Ladies desiring hair work call on Mrs Hiram
Bean or leave orders with Mrs. J. Gladding.
Shingles to sell and shingles sawed by the
thousand. GEO. PRINCE,
Highest price paid Mondays and We'd
nesdays for live poultry. j. v. NEWTON
Call and see the very handsome line Of
Window Shades, ETC., just opened at VIE.
Lamson's.
You will find the best Cutlery at W. +.
Lamson's. Special bargains in Roger Bros.
triple plated Knives, Forks and Spoons.
Harry A. Segel will arrive in May with
a large line Of summer novelties instead
Of being here in April and il will pay you
all to wait for HIM.
Now is the time to get that old lounge,
Sofa or easy chair repaired and uphoster-
ed and made as good as new at a trititng
cost at w. Il. Lamson's.
The new no. 9 Wheeler and Wilson
sewing machine is having a good sale.
New invoice just received. Sold by L. O.
Tilson.
Carpenters, Look Herel To reduce my
stock of Cut Nails will make special low
prices on some sizes. Call and examine.
c. G. WRITTEN.
Are your chambersuit or chairs beginning
to look old? just take them to w Z. Lam
son and have them dressed over and made
as handsome as new. Costs but trifle.
A handsome imported English Decorat-
ed Dinner Set of l12 pieces for only $40 at
w. E. Lamson's. Other big bargains in
crockery.
Isaac Newton, manufacturer of and deal
er in fine carriages and sleighs, bUggys,
Surveys, skeletons, light two seated wag-
ons, road carts, etc. Also dealer in har-
nesses and whips, West Randolph, VT.
L. G. Tilson, W. Randolph takes great
pains to get the best and not the cheapest
line of Implements and machines, etc. to
sell.
The party who took two bags of oatsout
of the road below my house one day last
week, wish would be kind enough to
oring the bags home II they do not the
oats as they were borrowed.
b. A. MANCHESTER.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09
Change of Order Team.

Z. W. Allen viii call on you on the
north side OF river on Monday, " ednesday
and Friday; west side, TUESDAY, Thurs
day and Saturday. All orders taken at
store every day except Sunday. Goods
delivered at all times. Don't forget to
keep money in your pocket book to pay
for what you buy, If you want to make
money. G. THURsroN, Apr. 1, 81.
Here we are and here we go ana down
goes the prices, down, down, clear down.
No trust, no bust. II you cannot under
stand this you can drop in and ask to get
trusted. This is business. Cash or ready
pay or no sale. / can sell goods at cost for
one year and make more than / have for
the last ten years, think. Now gentle
men, if you use good Judgment and COM
mon sense together you viii see at once
goods can be sold for less money. Call
and get prices IN store. One price to all.
No bantering. / wish you all good day
Call. CHAs. THURsroN, Apr. 1, 81.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09
M A R RlED 0.

In Hancock, Apr. 5, by Rev. +. d. Han
DIV, Leslie Taft Of Huntington to Lena
Rock of Starksboro.
In w. Fairlee, Mch 80, by Rev. II. G.
MeGlauilin, j. c. Carlton and Miss Maud
Fits.
In Woodstock, Mar. %, Fred Fletcher
and lucy Churchill
In Landgrove, Mar. %, Herbert Walker
and Ina a. Thompson.
in Andover, Mar. %, Frank d. Martin
OF No. Springfield ana Carrie NJ. Felt.
In Weston, Mar. %, ORR Abbott and Eva
NJ. Barrett OF Dandy.
In Braintree, Apr. 9TH, Hermon o.
Jones Of Granville and RubyEmna Miller
OF Warren.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09
cnlonrl vllns nnd the rnrlnnr.

Colonel William +. Villas, of Wisconsin,
was travelling from Madison 20 Chicago.
Colonel Villas has some reason to believe
that every one in the state OF Wisconsin
knows him. Perhaps, also, he has heard
Of those statesmen and politicians whose
wonderful memory for faces and names
made them popular with the masses. At
any rate il was apparent that he was
going 10 see how it worked. and il &c was
not a success in one instance IL can hardly
be said to be the fault of Colonel Villas
lie entered the smoking car few miles
out from Madison and recognized the man
in the first seat behind the stove He shook
hands with him and asked after the vari-
Gus members of his family Then lie passed
on to the next His inquiries here were a
trifle hazy, hur the man evidently knew
Colonel Villas and was hattered. That EN-
boldened the senator 90 20 on; in fact he
was afraid TO stop lest he should offend
some one.
Near the center Of the car was an old
man with gray chin whiskers. fur cap
aud top boots. who was an interested spec.
tator OF the proceedings When his turn
came Villas shook him warmly by the hand
aud asked how everything was AT the farm.
The man granted something in reply and
the colonel passed ON. After he had LEFT
the car the old man turned to a neighbor
and asked:
Who's that blamed IDIOT"
"What. cried the man addressed. Don't
you know himsn
Never saw him before
For heavens sake. where do you liver"
Madison"
And don't know Colonel Niasf"
The old man ronsed himself a little
ION. that Bin Villas, is ilsn he said NO.
| never saw him before. and what in thun-
der does he want to make a pump handle
out of my arm fors"
"Why. he's been elected senator"
"Hamph" srunted the old man II sup
pose that's why he asked me about my
farm"
What's the matter with that"
Nothing. except that ! don't own
farm and never did"
And so Colonel Villas diplomacy went
for naught.-Chicago Tribune
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

In Pitsdeld, Apr /, a son to Mike Le-
Barron and wife.
In Nashua, n. H.. Mch. %, daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. John Carlin.
In East Bethel, Mar. 3, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Gibbons.
In Felchvine, Mar. q, son to Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. G. Amsden.
In Chester Depot, Mar. %, daughter to
Mr. and Mrs. 5. II. Amidon.
In So. Reading, Mar. 10, a daughter TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Gibson.
In So. Reading, Mar. y, daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Taylor.
In North Chester, Mar. %, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. julius salter.
In Bethel, Mar. IS, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank A. Williams.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-04-09

STATE OF VERMONT Al Probate Court held
RANDOLPH DISTRICT IS Sat Randolph IN
said district on The 18th dav Atch. A. ID. ls4i
Ira CARPENTER Administrator OF the estate Id Car
Jos +. Stratfnu late Of Eronkhclr IN sais df4f
occtasi presents his Standardization account Tor es-
animation and aiaNafc and masses alplic4f1an for
decree - distribution and partition Of TIM estate
81 said decreased. Ntereuppn 10 is ordered hv said
Court That sd account and said ap licatiou e r.
ierre ~ session q said Gpurf o. De heia a. the Pro
bate oflrt tu Randolph % iaa Ssh dav OF Apfil
l-tl- Tor bearing anii decision ilferfou. aud
Il isiufties ertlrti That nuticf hereof BE given ali
Erraans interested tr publication 81 the same fhrrt
weeks successive s in the iieraif 4 Sfre n.-,li f
published Il - Randolph. ufesiaus t. said iiirf
ci heariar ttai iie' NAY apptaf said time aud
ralr ans sls csIse 81 fiay mas have ,sii- 80
Arc Huuf sIielid nor be allowed ana such a deere
nsaiia. liK the AeUrt-
% Affect. " y. II. NICHOLS. Judge.