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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
FELL AMONG MIND READERS.

A Young BridcgroOm's EDI:nrs ing
Experience III fhe hoard OF Trade.
A day or two a-o. few minutes be-
fore the opening Of the board of trade,
there stepped into oae of the elevators N
the building a well known commission
man and country customer. Tho
countryman was a young, fresh faced
unsophisticated looking chap. who was
in Chicago for the first time ioo.ng
after couple of cars OF vii ut thlt ie
had shipped in. As the elevator rose hc
casually remarked to the commission
man: i was married last night and TINS
is a sort Of bridal trip. Copgatula-
tions were extended by the commission
man as they stepped out in the hall lead
ing to the exchange. Among the Others
who rode up in the elevator was a GER
tain blonde young man whose love for
practical joke has made him rather
famous on the floor. He had Glanced
to stand back to back with the young
countryman. had overheard the conf
dental admission made by him to his
friend. and us they stepped from the
elevator he managed to get good look
at Mr.. Younghusband.
An hour or SO later, when he had
few moments to himself, he stepped over
to the telegraph counter and wrote up a
blank: Il have bet 800 to $40 that you
were recently married. Do | win my
bet?" This he folded and placed in an
envelope, and calling a messenger boy
pointed out Mr.. Younghusband and babe
him deliver the message.
He told a few of his cronies on the
floor what he had done and the young
countryman was watched with consider
able interest by dozen or twenty traders
in various parts Of the crowd. He re-
ceived the message from the boy with a
half doubling look. opened it slowly and
as he cOmprchendcd its contents ms face
was dyed deep crimson. while foolish
smile lifted the corner of his mouth. He
looked about him sheepishly to see if he
could discover the author of the message
and then beat rather precipitOus re-
treat. He failed to put in an appearance
again that day. Subsequently the author
of the note asked the young mans broker
if he had said anything about it.
"Yes, he did And he was the most
surprised man you ever saw. He could
not imagine where the note came from,
and when he said good bye to me he OBJ
served: Dick, these board of trade fell
lows are too all fired smart for me- |
don't wonder that they can skin us if
they are all mind readers, as some of
them seem to be- And he went home
Just a little bit dazed. -[Chicago Trib-
une.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
BUILT FOR THE PRESIDENT.
The House I'm Philadelphia Intended
10 he the Executive Mansion.


When Congress in 1889 decided 10 mako
Philadelphia the seat of the Federal
Government for the decade between 1870
and 1900 the pulse of the city was
quickened and great anticipations of re-
newed prosperity were INDUCED in. Tho
public mind did not dwell upon the pro-
posed temporary stay of the Government
Indeed, it was generally believed that
when once fixed in Philadelphia the Prcsi-
dent and the Departments would remain
here rather than remove to the wilder
ness along the Potomac.
Accordingly steps were at once taken
by the State to provide suitable domi-
cile for the head Of the nation. then. of
course. General Washington. After much
investigation and labor the committee in
charge eofprocuringan eligible sit selected
piece of ground on the south side of
Market street, west OF 9th street. then in
possession of the Markoc family, who
owned the entire block between Market
and Chestnut streets. facing on 9th street,
and extending nearly to 10th street. As
stated above, the corner stone of the house
was laid Nav 10. 1892 with great cere-
mony. 1t bore the following inscription;
"This corner stone of The house to accom-
modatc the President Of the United States
was laid May 10, 1872, when Pennsylvania
was happily ont Of debt Thomas Milflin,
Governor of the State.
THE siIperstructurc was Of brick, and
cuts of the building yet eXtant show it as
a large, gloomy affair, isolated and farout
of town. 4 flight of wide marble steps
lei up to the great doorway. The main
building was three stories in height, with
n spacious basement. and fiat roof in
closed with ratings. no doubt intended for
promenade \ lantern or skylight was
placed in the center. Side buildings not
so high or pretentious are also shown. to-
gether with a yard larches and
other trees, separated from the street by
the regulation high brick wall yet TO be
seen in many places in this city.
President Washington never occupied
the structure. his declination to do so
being based upon constitutional reasons,
according TO Mease. while Watson says
the cause was that Congress refused to
furnish it throughout, and Washington
could not afford to do 50 ont Of his pri-
vate means. Accordingly he took a house
in Market street east of 9th street, and
the great structure at 9th street remained
untenated. In 1929 the trustees of the
University of Pennsylvania, who had
purchased it, razed the building and threw
the exact site into the campus upon
which faced the buildings of the medical
and arts DEPARTMENTS. In 1872 these
buildings in turn were taken down and
the present pnsto.lice started Philadel-
phia Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
strnn.. Draws tho Long Bow.

Since his return from America EdOuard
Strauss makes some astonishing state
ments concerning his reception in
America. After giving some remarkable
statistics Of the concert tour, he says:
AIN Boston the Strauss Orchestra made
its first acquaintance with the American
public. The concert began late in the
evening. Nearly 5000 people filled the
hall. Nearly one-thrd Of these were in
shirt sleeves. and yet they were mostly
persons Of the middle class This class is
one TO which the workingmen belong in
America, and is very much respected on
that side Of the ocean. The workingmen
earn much money, and are therefore in
a position to indulge themselves. They
have an especial taste for mucic. and no
admission price is too high for them il the
fame of the artist has crossed the ocean.
~An audience Of 5000 in America is
not an especially large one. In some
cities the orchestra had more than 1900
persons frequently present. The first
number on the program, Strauss
waltz. was listened TO in dead silence. A
second and third followed, and still no
applause. At last after the fourth piece,
the entire audience began 10 whistle.
This astOnished Mr.. Strauss and his men.
With amazement he saw his manager COM
ing TO him beaning with pleasure to con-
Cratulate him. What does this meanY
asked Mr.. Strauss. Don't YOU see was
the answer. you have made them en-
thusiastic and they are whistling. ~
Boston Record.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
A VERY STRANGE STORY.
A SPIRIT DETECTING OPTICAL IN
STRUMENT.

A Frenchman's Marvellous study OF
Death with n Magnifying Lens-A
Any Rate, n Curious Piece OF Writing
That Is Worth Reading.
We do not pretend to vouch for the
truth of the following story. On general
principles we are inclined 10 consider it a
piece Of Imagination akin to Locke's
Moon Hoax Nevertheless il recently
appeared in French scientific publica-
ton, written apparently by a savant OF
the theosophical variety. According to
the story. the savant determined to try
the effect of an optical instrument OF vast
magnifying power to endeavor to detect
whether or not there existed spiritual or
"astral body, as the theosophists have II.
The experiment. according TO the saw
ant. writing in French publication,
was very difficult. Recollecting that IL
had been asserted that il was possible TO
see the astral body de corps fiuidique)
leave the body ut the moment of death.
he saws he was not willing 70 remain
longer in Ignorance; he therefore ar
ranged the apparatus, and when he had
succeeded in getting the most perfect
adjustment as to light and magnifying
power. he was called TO the bedside OF
dying person. lie had been expecting
the summons, and he remained beside
the dying man until the approach OF
death became manifest.
"A sudden trembling shaking the
whole body announced that the supreme
moment had come. With one of my
friends who was assisting me we placed
our heads under the dark covering of the
apparatus and kept our eyes steadfastly
fixed on the object glass. The particles
of dust i'm the air were magnliied many
thousands of times, and for a moment
their violent movement produced cloud
in front Of the glass. Then delicate
column Of violate yapor, condensed into
a hocculcnt mass, was clearly seen above
and around the body. Particles ap-
peared to pursue one another as If obedi-
ent to some kind OF central attraction.
The cloud condensed more and more,
and took the yaporous form Of man,
then rapidly became purified until il was
as colorless as the most perfect crystal.
AT this time there was around us
feeling OF terrible stillness-a calm that
was almost agonizng. An indescribable
sensation held ua 10 the instrument, while
our hearts seeihed TO cease pulsating We
kept our eyes fixed on the glass Particle
after particle grouped themselves together
so as 70 reproduce the exact form of n
man we knew so well The form floated
at about n foot above the body, 10 which
il was distinctly united by delicate
cord.
"The face was undoubtedly the face of
the man, but much finer and calmer.
The eyes were closed and the astral shape
seemed to be asleep. BY double inn
pulse we, both of Us. experienced the de-
sire that the form should awake. Atthat
very moment the bond which joined il to
the body broke.
"A slight trembling passed over this
beautiful, perfectly nodded form a vio-
let fame shone where the heart should
be. It stood up and gave sorrowing
look at the abandoned body, extended
the right hand with gesture Of adieu,
then vanished, condensing into small
sphere, which disappeared in the dawn OF
the everlasting tomorrow
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
PATHS Flr,t Performance.

I met a teacher Of music last night
who knew Adelina Patti when she was
~ years old.
%She was not a beauty, and did not
promise 10 be one, said the teacher.
aShe was tall for her age-as tall as she
is now-and ungainly Her face was
long and sallow, with no fine feature
about it, but pair Of fine eyes. And
yet there was an attraction about the
girl, and her manner was pleasant. She
seemed entirely subseryient 10 Maurice
strakosch, who married her eldest sister
Amelia.
@He used TO speak very freely Of her
and before her, saying that he intended
10 make her the greatest prima donna
that the world had ever seen: that he
knew she was not handsome, but time
would correct that; in this connection he
used 10 instance the case Of Persiana, who
was once, they say, the greatest singer
and ugliest woman in Europe
Speaking Of PATHS debut at Tnpler
Hall, the old gentleman said that the
child Adelina accompanied herself on
the piano and made a success enough for
an encore. She then caused a general
laugh by getting up from the piano and
clapping her hands as heartily as any
one in the house. New York Telegram.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
cuRIosITIEs OF NATURE.
A Few Of the Many Queer Things TO he
Found I'm the World.

French scientists are puzzling over a
spider which was discovered in a cavity
in n stone. 1t is estimated that the stone
must be at least 4, 600 years old; this not
withstanding. however. the spider is
quite lively and very youthful in its an
tics. 1t is blind and has no mouth.
Crows are commonly said to live for
100 wears, and turtles are reported to
have even longer life; but if the late
Professor Baird be right, the greatest
amount of longevity is possessed by
fishes. Professor Baird once said that as
a fish has no maturity there is nothing
to prevent it living indefinitely and grow
ing continually. He cited, in proof, a
pike in Russia whose age is known to
date back to the fifteenth century. In the
Royal Aquarium at st. Petersburg there
are hundreds of fish that were put in
over $50 years ago.
It is said by scientists that fishes and
mollusks living at depth Of more than
three miles under water have to bear
pressure of several tons, the weight being
that of the superintendent brine, which
exerts its power from all sides. The
reason they are able to bear this tremen-
dous weight is because they have exceed
ingly loose tissues, which allows the
water to flow through every interstice,
thus equalizing the weight. When the
pressure is removed they die almost in
stantly.
There is a horse on James McCloud's
farm in South Dakota which has eight
feet: otherwise it is perfectly formed in
every respect. Not until the fetlock joint
is reached in the descent from the shoul-
der TO the foot is there any difference be-
tween the horse and any other. At the
pastern joint, however. the branch be-
gins, and two perfectly formed hoofs are
found on each Of the four legs.
Within the Antarctic circle there has
never been found a Towering plant In
the Arctic regions there are 7G2 different
species Of flowers. Fifty of this number
are really polar flowers Of varied colors;
the remainder are almost colorless, being
mainly Of a yellowish hue.--[St. Louis
Republic,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
A SUDDEN SHOWER.

Barefooted boys scua up the street.
Or skurry under shcltcring 81 DIS;
And schoolgirl faces, pale and sweet.
CLEAN from the shitwis about their heads.
Doors bang; and mothers voices call
From alien homes; and rusty gates
Are slammed; and high above il all
The thunder grim reverberates.
And then abrupt. tho rain. the rain
The Garth lies gasping; and the eyes
Behind the streaming window-panes
Smile at the trouble Of the skies.
The highway smokes sharp echoes ring;
The cattle bawl and cow-bells clank;
And into town comes galloping
The farmers horse. with steaming flank,
The swallow dips beneath the caves.
And fiirts his plumcs and folds his wings;
And under the caia'ia leaves
The caterpillar curlS and clings.
The bumblc-bce i peied down
The wet stem Of the hollyhock;
And sullenly in spalicrcd brown
The cricket leaps the garden walk.
Within. the baby chaps his hands
And crows with isiturc strange ana ague;
Without, beneath the rose bush stands
a dripping rooster ON one leg.
-lJames Whiicomb Riley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
4tirginia free gress.
TERMS:
TERMS:

-S-rug FRrs PREss is published weekly at
r-, DlHrrs Pcr Angum f pad in H'rf1rc.
rg- The terms of advertising are iorasq Qare
..,.-;,,.hl or less one Dollar and Fgiy Cents
Tor three insertiOns-larger ones nm lne same
propo-,ion. Each continuance Fgiy tc'S;
rs-No advertisement TO De c9nsioeteo %!
the month OF wear unless specified on tae man
n,c-irt. or previously agreed between the par
ties
rJ-An advertisement not marked on the
copv fora specified number of insertions viii
be continued until ordered ont, and payment
viii be- exactcd accordingly.
rE-REGULAR ADvEgrIsENENrs- To AVOID
any Misunderstanding on the part of the an
nual advertisers &c is proper 20 state distinctly
chat their privilege only extends 20 their lm-
mediate business. Real Estate, Legal OF other
advertisements sent by them 90 be am addition
al charge. and no variation.
r6-Obituary notices of more than hve lines
viii be charged for.
JOB WORK.-Posters. Sale Bills Circulars
Cards. etc, executed promptly, neatly and al
fair prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
GrIfControl.

Stanley said: For myself | lay no
claim to any exceptional firmness of nat
ure. But say that, beginning life as
rough, i'll educated, impatient man, /
have found my schooling in these very
African experiences. have
learned by actual stress Of imminent
danger that self control is more indispen-
sable than gunpowder, and that persist
ent self control is impossible without real
heartfelt sympathy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10

It is not every boy that can make BIZ
cycle for himself. Yet that IS what a
16 year old negro Of Georgia, black
smiths apprentice, has done. He made
the bicycle out Of raw metal picked upin
the shop, and it rides as smoothly as
factory made machine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10

tTTORNET ATLfIT.

ta.e'rl Jegooa Comty. ret I-fgia'a
"'. practice in the Courts of jefferson Berke-
ana Morgan counties. iu Che United States
D.-c. Court at Martiu,1urs and in the Su-
Court of Appeals OF West Virginia.
l- attention t0 tle collection Of claims
.'npt remiitauces 0f the same.
--e Law Building, 0f C0Urt-house.
Aug. o. la0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
= RR0HYS R0R BLTIERS

Cures Indigestion. Biliousness, Dyspepsia. Mala-
ria. Nervousness, and General Debility. Physi-
clans recommend Il. AL dealers sell It. Genuine
hastrade mark and crossed rcd lines on wrapper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10

New No. > 2Mackerel, No Potomac Herring.
Shad Roe and Herring Roe by the kit and
All Roe Herring by the I barrel at
W. S. MERCHANTS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
.7em Goods.

GUGAR-COATED Yeast Cakes. Patapscoa and
- Royal Baking Powder at c. EBY'S.
WHITEWASH Brushes. Tubs, Buckets
w and Churns full stock at c. D. EBY'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
WM. II. TRAYERS,
ATTORNFV ATLAW.

ciulea9ra. JeFas9a County West Virginia,
Nil practice I'm the Courts of this County and
.le 1ij0nIng Counties.
0nce next door tO theresideRoe Of Mrs. Max
Vel. and nearly opposite She Carter House %
November 3i 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
Many Persons

Arc broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns Iron Bitters
rebuilds the system. aids digestion. removes ex-
cess Of bile, and cures malaria Get the genuine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10

49, FOR THE Is!.s,3D.
- Weaknoz, MaiaTs. lpiigrsfiou and
BiliouSness. take
BROWNS IROs 3ITTEEs.
II cures quickly For sale ~ ali d,alcfs in
medicine. Get the genuine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
" Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost Of insurance, which is much cheaper than
tho rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DREcToBs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Dayen-
port, J. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider W. II.
T. Lewis r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, 5. w. Washington, II. L. Snyder
Charles =. Wilson, Jehn II. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, K. g. W. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL.............. President.
II. B. DAVENPORT. ,............ ......... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMrrEE-J. G.. Hurst, VIM.
II. +. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
JOS Tapnell, 5. w. Washington.
Local rs-Nliddleway-J. G. Shirley;
Harpcr's Ferry-Chas f. Trail Shepherds
town J. S Fleming; Dufiieds-C. L.Barnhart;
Charlestown-W Washington & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
,rild and 1vooIlr Names.

The State Of Washington has brought
into the Union a choice collection cf IN
dian names, beside which the local ap-
pellations Of Pennsylvania and Maine
appear tame. Here are few, taken at
random from a recent issue Of the Post
IateHigencer, of Seattle:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
NRBEsT W BROWN
ATTORNET ATLlW.

rt J9asan Camtg. Wef Fag1aa
to casesin the different Courts of West
aia and Maryland. Attention given Co
'is and a.l classes of Claims against tle
s.. Government
e- Special attention to Collections.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
STARRY
JAMES A- RANSOM, Jrr
DOCTOR OF DENTlL SURGERY.

Offers his Professional Services To- the citizeus
0i Char'estOwu and vicinity.
n0-OMccin HUSTEg hgLDiSG, iu tGe rooms
recently occupied by Hon. Andrew Hunter as
law Offices opposite Court House, Char.estcvn,
West Virginia,
April l3. lSS5-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
ATTORNEYS At LAW.

Cialesiorl, Jeg1son County, Vest Tlgiaia.
Practice in the Courts Of Jefferson aud ad-
Joining counties. In the Supreme Court of
West Virginia and In the United States Dis
trict Court az AIartinsburg. Notary Public in
office
Office In Lawyers Row, on George street.
jan s, 1890
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
FOR THE TOWN CUSTOM

AN orders viii Dee delived at home OF customer.
Mr.. T.. T. Eddy. am experienced miller. Is in
terestcd with us Boo the Milling Business. and
VIII give prompt attention Co all orders
CHAkLESrOWN WATER q MFG. co.
Aux 80 l~~l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
REPAIR RORK A SPsGIAlfY
To the Public.

II HANlNG purchased the FLOURandG
IL MILL at Charlestown known as the
Locke Mill and put 10 i'm thorough repair for
the manufacture OF the very best quality of
Burr or old process flour. we respectfully
solicit public patronage. There Will always be
ON hand supply of Flour Corn Meal Mill
Feed, Ground Corn. Cob, Etc for sale OF ex-
chance
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
DR r. DOUGLAS DAVIS,
DENTIST,

Has located in Charlestown for the practice Of
ls profession. lssupphed with an tle modern
appliances and prepared 90 serve the public IN
satisfactory manner.
0hce in building of Mr. III. %. Talbot near
r opposite First National Bank
june Z7 iSo9.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-06-10
PRICES2HIGHER
LOWER, IF ANYTHING,
ON NEW
SPRING GOODS.

During the past Fall months the old-time
credit merchants told YOU goods were advanc-
ing, and began the marking up of prices. We
told you then there was no advance in prices
and would be none in our store.
We tell you now that we have bought the
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-19
She PeIt.d Him with the pvvs

| 1t is astonishing sometimes what an
amount of abuse a grocer has TO put up
with. This IL more marked in the lower
class trade | recall TO mind at the pres
ent moment woman Of large dimen-
sions and fiery temper bringing back one
day three crate eggs that were in state
Of being decomposed.
Look ERE" she shouted, these ere
eggs be bad, and ! want yer to change
them for me-"
On my replying that could not change
them for her, as she had bought them at
her own risk Of getting bad one or two
among them, she flew into a temper and
yelled:
I'VE won't change them, won't ye, ye
villain' Jest look out for yerselfr"
And with this burst Of temper she pro-
ceeded to shy them at my rotund person.
One hit my person, another went into the
fixtures at the back, while the third. in my
attempt to dodge out Of the way, struck
me on tue head, but fortunately burst over
a cap that / wore.
After practicing three balls penny, she
bounced out Of the shop, vowing that she
would never come into it again, but she ey-
identity changed her mind, for she came
into the shop the following day in an ex-
celient humor, and laughingly begged my
pardon and hoped there was no damage
done, Such is human Hatafe.-Interview
in London Tit Bits.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-19

Sometimes the students come over 1oC
strong and guy the actors. Then they have
big fun. There was mob Of 'em came In
one night all dressed in evening suits, and
took the first three rows in the orchestra
When the ballet was on the stage-and il
was a big ballet too--what do these ducks
do bat at a given signal each throws back
his coat, and there's big sign printed In
black on white card on his vest, 10 that
you could read it a mile, Are you a single
woman" 1t broke the people all up, and
they couldn't dance little bit; couldn't
even walk, some Of 'em. They thought IL
was funny, seei and laughed 70 they
couldn't dance. It made big row on the
stage, but scored one for the students Just
the sane.-Interylew In Kansas City Star.