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Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
DOGS AND GHOSTS.


Fierce Caninss Teyrorised by . Msde-Up
spook.
perhaps you are not aware" said
young lawyer to scribe Of the Charles
ton Is. c. Democrat, that dogs and
horses are as much afraid Of ghosts and
other uncanny and mysterious things
rs are the most timid of the human
race. proved 1t one time on two dogs,
at any rate. Not long after the war the
negroes were so bad about our place 10
Kentucky that II was with difficulty that
we could keep our belongings on our
place. Every other method having failed
FINALLY hit upon the plan OF frightening
them by appearing before them dressed
rs ghost Is said to habilitate itself.
OF course the negroes were successfully
frightened away from Us, but upon one
occasion / also frightened our two
watehdogs as badly as any negro ever
was frightened by ghostly apparition.
The dogs were fierce fellows and would
allow no stranger or strange thing on
the place: but ono moonlight night they
came upon me in spectral attire. The
dog that first caught glimpse of me
Just bumped up his back until all four
of his feet covered not moro than six
square inches IF Kentucky soil. His
eyes stood out and his hair stood up.
and he began moving backward, never
for an instant taking his eyes of my
figure. His companion came UP, went
through the same movement, and both
began backing cautiously from me.
And as long as could see them they
put distance between us in that way.
A Few moments later / Seard them
barking at home. half a mile dis
tant. They had taken refuge under the
house. and it was four days before We
could coax them out again"
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28

All the world, fgurstively speaking.
will be at the Worlds Fair, Germany
France, Great Britain. Columbia, Spain,
Mexico, Peru, Chinx, Japan, Venzuela,
san Domingo, Chill. Turkey, Persia,
Russia. Jamaica, Hayti, Siam, Ecuador,
Uruguay, the Argentine Republic,
Brazil, Salvador. Guatemala, Hondu-
ras. Nicaragua, Costa Rica and other
provinces will officially participate.
The free traders who made the welkin
ring = few months ago with voeiferous
predictions that the wicked Mckinley
tariff would make the fair q failure by
keeping the exhibits Of other nations
away, are now wishing that they hadn't
talked quite so much. nor so loud. I,
would have proved to their credit if
they had left their tin horns and tin
pans at home.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
PRESIDENTS SONS.


Ha,es' Wealth.
xy,st;ng ON the topic OF presidents
sons | am reminded that ex-presidens
uaves has two young men who YEAR his
n,m. SAYS Carson Lake in the New
York Press. but who were seldom heard
Of while he was in the white house. IN
deed the gentle qualities that distin-
guished their father and mother seem 10
have kept them in such seciusion that
very few people to-day In the
ent;rs United States would DO IN
able to say positively whether or
not President Hayes has any
sons. Webb Hayes is prosperous
manufacturer at Cleveland. d., where
he pursued the even tenor Of his way
during his fathers administration. and
has built up a reputation for business
ability and integrity which is all his
own. Orchard Hayes is a member OF
the law firm of Swayne. Hayes q
Swayne. at Toledo. The Swaynes arc
the sons Of the famous justice OF that
name who was once on the bench OF
the United States supreme court and
brothers of Gen. Wager Swaync, ct
this city, the associate of Judge Sidney
Dillon, the law firm of Dillon Il Swaync
being tho attorneys for Jay Gould and
the great corporations In which tat
famous financicr is the chief owner. l
am told that the legal abilities OF
Orchard Hayes are OF high order.
BY the way, ex-President Hayes may
safely be ranked among the millionaircs
of this country. and his wealth has
come by happy combination Of iegacics
and good business management. Els
grandfather. Rr:hcxcrd Birchard, left
him several hundred acres Of land in
Fremont and near Toledo. The growth
OF the latter city during the lest twenty
years brought Mr.. Hayes property into
fair reach Of its business center by
means of strcct-car lines. Instead OF
placing it on the market he has held il
until he could plat it himself, build
houses on it and sell houses ard lots, sc
Us to make all the possible profit. Iva:
talking the other day with gentleman
from Toledo, who told me that the e:s
president had realized about three hun
bred thousand dollars within ten year:
from his sales OF houses and lots on hi
property, and who estimated the value
of the remaining property in Mr.. Hayes
hands at not less than Eve hundrct
thousand dollars.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
nxPgsLacAs CONGRESSIONAL CON.
yEsrfoS

A HepnbgleAn Gen Zrszslesal Convention OF
the klfta Coasg sssielzi District Of Michigan
All be held Ia tue eireuis court Fco1s. "a the
city 81 0r4ad kagtds. Mica. GA Monday. DC
toBer Ia. l1ei stiI a'eio<k a. a.. for the Puf-
pose 81 n0miEatins . eaDdifats for heefe<eat
alive IL Congress 10 Ill the vacancy caused -
ire death Of Hon. Melbourne H. Fore .and for
ths transaction OF saca ether business ~ taaJ
properly De considered
Aesordius 10 = F1le nererof0re adopted tne
several counties Of tue district will De enTItisd
O. the saI.ic a4nbef ~ delegates az IL the lAss
Esp41itgan slate Convention. Via:
Al!sgan- $685.. 10 lanla.-----..--..----.--.. -
ksnf..........-.- OTTAWA -,---.-..-------...- %
BIZ srder Of the fith DlstTics Republican
Congressional Committee.
va. n kosIssos. Chairman
DgIGHI Coos. Secretary.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
Art In Min Punch.

II anything is to be deduced from ide-
walk signs, there Is a good deal of rivalry
nowadays in the concoction Of that In
teresting beverage, milk punch.
Milk punch is simple enough in its In
gradients. It's elements are historical.
But much modern art is expended in the
blending thereof. New barroom para
phernalia is brought forward to cast q
spell over the drink, and the bartender
who interrogatively poisss the nutmeg
sprinkler has tho air of . man who is
committing an act of genuine benef-
cence
Perhaps the most sagacious saloon
keeper in New York is the man who
realizes popular yearning for quantity
and obtrudes upon the public sign Like
this:
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28

IaPoRrAST changes are contemplated
ct the san Jacinto Tin Mines. near
South Riverside, California. Advices
have been received from London to the
effect that the old board Of directors
will shortly be removed and . new
board elected by the stockholders. In
that event broad-guage policy will be
adopted and the property developed on
a scale commemorate with Its great
possibilities.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28

The fuel Of the futureis an unknown
material, substance. vspor or ga.
Weed. eosl aud coke must in time be
exhausted AMI then TIE inventive gen
sas IT man viii BE tested 10 produce a
substitute for them. Here ia Michigan
The visible supply Of wood and timber
u lesssniug every year. Ia Pennsylva-
nis The great deposits ofsntsrscste coal
arr Fspldly diminishing IN nssrnstnsie.
Al she coal rev'ons are becoming CT
hausted sts rste nas d-rsuef Of By
she consumer liviux comfortably ia sh~
sitv. Who seeHs - tara ihe surely 81
snsnraests sisl kssp up nAsansssgy. A
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
eoozs ANp uAcArNre.

In its November number the cosmo-
poilsan vii publish series Of letters
written BY Ten. ". r. Sherman 30 one
Of hss young daughters. between the
years 1870 ADD fs65 ard covering nfost
% TIE tnsrofsanf exenss Of the var 81
see~<eon. These letters present sfsphic
psetaf~s q a great stlase and sssfsAs
81 The stirring Scenes ia ~kfes he ass q
ant isurs. and IN theirs he Fssfoie
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28

The Republicans Il Kent County will meet
IN convention az tue CtTegit Court rooms. Ia
the city Of sFaEd Rapids. On wednesday.
Of elecfing delegates TO the Republican co.,
sPeSsional Convention CT the fifth tonxrvs-
sl0nai district, 90 be held Ia orahd Rapids.
Monday. Oct. T. 1871. ana TIE transaction OF
sarh other business as llaJ properly come be-
1Sre the eoaveatioa.
Eaen township and ward Is entitled to three
deiegstes- ~ order Of cen mi i ,reib p,rv
Secfetafv. tAalrman.
Dated Sept. 49, 1881
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28

r,oso,,s and dsscrd~riy conduct. and AZ
sa.,. ana battery WITH intent 70 kill
n Wa then that hs learned that the
trsspas.er was his own COW. and his ire
so.al<a as he rnsekly paid field driver
for eating he's out of the pound
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
Best pint drink
Of milk punch Il
the city with an eg4
Gov 10 >orfa

This reminds mo Of personal" In
one Of the morning papers this wesk- A
young widow, temporarily embarrassed, ]
believe, or some thing Of that kind, want
ed the acquaintance Of middle aged
gentleman Of wealth only"
That the young widow should 30 yearn-
ing for money is indicative of no uncom-
mon failing. But that she should thur
insist upon the exclusion of every attri-
butte but wealth is very droll.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
Hr>d Himself.

Perhaps the most Disguised man In
somerset county, says the Lewiston
Journal. IL justice Of the peace who
Is the owner Of fine garden. the pride
of his heart The other day he was
informed that an anruly COW had
wrought desolation in his Eden. and ~
ones erierei the animal sent b The
pound. Then he went Up 10 view The
wreck sand after noting the vacant
places where the b~ets and ccrn had
been. The trsmplsd aewn sssashss and
eabszrrs and d~nofslixed Pa vine. and
sun0owers. and sscertalning. - he sup
posed. the owner Ct The cove. b made
81 a ~r8s against shr in<i~iAasi. con
tsiaiee fesTtess different ard distinct
eoensa tHafosiiag fFsspess. fyresbla
setfv. nssiisIpss mssahisf. nmsane-.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
CONFINEMENT ASSURED.

In commenting on the favorable con-
dition of the money market Henry
Clews Gays: 1.-THE farmers OF the North
west have for years been oyerridden
with debt; and the discomfort thus pro-
NOTED has been 1T the bottom of all the
injurious currency and anti-railroad
agitatIons. Ii the estimate that our
wheat, corn, oat and cotton crops will
prove worth 1000 millions of dollars,
and there is no reason TO doubt these
figures, il is safe TO assert that hundreds
OF millions Of farm mortgages Will be
paid OF, in part or full. Lenders have
had such unpleasant experiences with
this sort of security that they will be
glad to regain their money; and bor-
rowers will be equally eager to escape
the heavy interest charges which
swamped hard-earned savings. Con-
tentment will succeed discomfort
amongst the farmers. and We shall hear
less Of the crazy currency and silver
agitations which have held capital in
fear and trembling the last few years.
For the Farmers Alliance there viii bs
no further use whvtever; and We may
also hope for more decent treatment of
railroad interests from the various
state Legislatures. On the other hand,
the capital released from farm mort
cages must find investment somewhere;
and this, as already said, is point often
over looked in estimating the future
demand for stocks. Such influences IS
these are at the bottom of the present
movement, and account for the stub
bornness with which the puDlic are hold.
ing fast to stocks.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28

The Weather: Michigan: Fair and
stationary temperature IN southern;
local showers and cooler n northern
portion; southerly winds, showers and
cooler on Tuesday.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
WORK OF THE .COnDEN" CLUB.


Answering . communication, the
American Economist says regarding
the Golden club that it was formed in
1866, the year after Mr.. Cobden's death,
"with the object of encouraging the
growth and diffusion of those econom-
ic and political principles with which
ar. Cobden's name is associated" The
management Of the club, together with
the election of members, is intrusted
to committee, three of whom form q
quorum. This is q close corporation
with . vengeance. The members are
not elected by tho club, but 10y COM
mittee sitting with closed doors, and
only three are needed to act, and this
committee manages the whole affairs of
the club. The members consist of the
highest and most influential men in
English politics and at least hundred
are members OF the British parliament,
and the aggregate wealth Of its men,
bers would reach many hundreds of
millions of pounds. No wonder, then,
that its influence is boundless and sure
to be felt wherever it is extended. The
club is now taking active part in the
Ohio, New York and Iowa campaigns.
That it should do so seems to be the
height of impudonce. But that it has
been done and is still doing work in
this country are matters OF fact and
easy to prove. In its report Of 1887, a.
its annual meeting of July 80, We find
the following:
The Golden club attains its majority
this year, and your committee venture
10 say the members may congratulate
themselves on very good II years
work. Something has been done by
this club in - years since Mr.. Golden
died to keep the name of the great froe-
trader green and his influence fresh IN
the current of political life. His policy
and his work have been kept we'll in
evidence at nome and abroad. There
are champions of free-trade IN oil parts
of the British Empire and in most of
the countries OF the world. whose inter
est, real and enthusiasm in the cause
are due in large degree to the work
and teaching of the Golden club.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28

'"rhe most expensive meal ever ate
cost me $l51, 900" -
sWhy--how tho"
II had Just cleared that amount on
wheat deal, and was Just cashing the
check when tho girl woke me for break
fast"
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
AMUSEM ENTS.

Augustin Neuville will begin weeks
engagement at Redmond's, tonight in
his new version Of "rhe Boy Tramp"
Twenty or more new faces will appear
in the large speciality bill. which is
offered at Smiths Opera House, this
week.
Tho ealc of seats for "The Pearl of
Pekin" will open at Powers box-ofiice,
this morning.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
The Above is the Message From
Our Chicago Manager.

Necessity knows law, and il is necessity Tor
to slaughter goods. Ia making this statement We
wish the public TO distinctly understand that
not uttering idle boast. We at present sadly
oyercrowded. Que Chicago manager has ordered us
sell ia week a stock that would ordinarily last
tor month. We have telegraphcd him our difficulty
and he has replied:
''Seli II You have tosaughtcr."
We have, consequence, marked goods at amazingly
low prices and If don't close every garment
our Parlors, will certainly be because the public do
not appreciate bargains 1t will pay you ID buy OF
if clothing xiii not be- needed for wear
1t will he investment that Will pay you least 100
per cent. If you value money, buy now.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-28
~ 1T is THE
PRICE THAT TELLS!
And People do Appreciate Low Prices.

Silk and Satin Lined Suits, sl4, SIC, SIS ard $50.
Single and Double Breasted Suits, English and French
Goods, Sl2, $l2.50 $3.50 STA and SIS.
Prince Albert and Dress Suits N almost imaginable
styleof goods, ranging 10 price from $3.50 10 SIS.
Extra Satin Piped Overcoats, s., $40, SD and $l3.
Satin LINED Oyercoats from $40 to SIS.
French Diagonal and Beaver Overcoats, s., 50, $40
and SIP.
An elegant line Of Dress and Business overcoats rang.
ing in price froir $3.50 y IS.
Hundreds of Oyercoats ranging IN price from IS 10
Also large line of Dress and Business Suits running
i'll price from 81 IN $40.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-02
11irainia free gress,
A Duel Bet,cecn a Bird aud Bee.

Humming birds are numerous in Central
Park this summer and around great fra
grant bush jaden with honeysuckle blossoms
the little creatures dart about dipping their
long, slender beaks into the flower cups, and,
with their variagated plumage sand queer,
quick. nervous movements, offering almost
as great an attraction to the Park loungers as
the baby camel and the youthful hippopota-
mus in the managerie close at hand Thurs
day afternoon a score of persons were silent
ly watching little hummer" as he indus
triously fitted from blossom to blossom, ex-
acting little sweet from each. Suddenly
and thoughtlessly he explored the receSses of
a flower that was already preempted. a big
humble bee was at the bottom of the cup,
and. enragel at the intrusion he stung the
bird on the head Tn hummer uttered a
low cry of distress. futtered 4 little distance
away, and then went back and pcckcd the
bee, knocking it foot or SO toward the
earth. But the insect was nearly as large as
its feathered foe, aud very much more wick
ell by combativc. Itquickly returned to the
attack and stung the humming bird until the
little creature few feebly away. The bee
seemed to be uniniured, but he buzzed angri-
", and went off without gathering any more
honey. "The bird has gone into the bushes
to die" said menagerie keeper who had
strolled up. Gone sting of a bee will kill a
hummer every time. tknew it was DOOM
ed when it got the first wound, and that was
the reason it flew back, hoping for revenge"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-02
Il Church Roof Of Gold.

Three thousand dollars for an old tin roof
would be pretty steep price, but the man
who gets the battered roof from the old Tab
ernacle Church, at Broad st. and South
Penn Square, Philadelphia, which is now
being torn away, for that sum will be in
great luck. Some years ago the paint was
scraped off the old roof and yielded $1,000
in fine gold. 1t is almost certain to yield as
much this time The gold comes from the
Mint
When gold is being coined a considerable
quantity of it volatizes with the smoke thro'
the chimney, and as soon as it falls on the
air it falls. Much of it strikes the roof OF
the mint; so much of it that the officials
save even the water that falls upon it dur
ing a shower. All the drains from the root
are connected with large vats in the cellar
of the Mint Before the water finally gets
to the sewer it is strained through many
blankets and selves which retain the gold.
Notwithstanding all these precautions,
the gold that is annually washed into the
Delaware from the Mint is worth thousands
of dollars. Every particle of dirt swept
about the Mint is carefully stored away
with the washings from the roof and once
every year it is sold to the highest bidder,
as it cannot be used at the Mint
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-02
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL
Formerly P0rter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
Porter's Factory" which in days gone by en-
joyed almost national reputation for eEpel'
lent manufactures, will be operated by the IN
dersigned. Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and it i
our expectation 10 maintain the reputation o.
the mill and TO meet the demand Of the public
for first-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points a.
may be designated
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.J. J0BE & co.
Post 0fice-Ripon, Jefferson County, w. Va
J. J. lobe & Bro. will continue 10 operatetbe
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia
and will pay the top market price for Wool De-
liyered there
April, 10, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-02
now offer my services again as
Architect and Builder,
as well as a General
Contractor or Superintendent

for all classes of building aud Repair WORK
neatly and promptly done. Plans and Speech
cation and estimates furnished upon applGa-
ton. Nv aim shall be TO give you work equai
10 the best i'm the United States IN material
and workmanship defy any city mechanic
TO beat 10 I'm workmanship or M Tune oil COM
pletion.
NV past experience in the erection oil the
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q Builder and Contractor: Oakland Hotel, B
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IL r. and the handsome station for the Nor
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House, Rockingham county, Va, ihc d. ".
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ad here plans and specifications oi which iur-
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YOU want a lirst-class building according 10
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so if YOU purpose to build OF make alterations
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-02
BARGAINS.

Twenty pounds OF Standard GRADUATED su.
gar for go cents.
A first-class One Dollar Overall for 95 cents
Calico and Ginghams at Cost
A nice line of White Dress Goods at s, 10,
and y cents per yard.
Twenty per cent reduction on all other
goods I'm the Notion Department.
A nice line OF Wossted Dress Goods at p
cents per yard.
And heavy cuts on many other articles
which We have not space TO enumerate.
At the Red Front
J. ALDRIDGE CHEW.
M4v II
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-02

WE HAVE just received new and elegant
w assortment of Combs and Hair Brushes
also Tooth and Nail Brushes.
AISQUITH & co.
NUR OWN PALM SOAP-made from pure
~ Palm Oil and Soda. Ten gross just re-
ceived and for sale at . cents per cake. Also a
large lot of all of themost popular fancy soaps.
AlSQUITH Il co.
lust RECEIVED-a large lot of Boston
q Coach Oil for oiling Buggies, Carriages, &c
Also "Favorite' Sewing Machine Oil and Con-
tinental Ointment for man or beast
AISQUITH Il co.
A LARGE STOCK of Arnold's Chemical
~ Writing Fluid and Statlord's Commercial
Inks. all sizes for sale at AISQUITH CO.'S
WE have just received in stock Pure Black
w and Red Pepper Sage and Sweet Mar
ioram, all freshly ground Also pure granula-
ted Saltpetre and Coriander Seed for seasoning
sausage and curing pork. AISQUITH & co.
SN REAMS of Writing Paper, all sizes and
~ sorts. Also 10000 Envelopes just put on
sale in our Book and Stationery Department.
October q 1887. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-02
Mill for Rent.

THE FLOUR AND GRIST MILL at Charles
town, W. W.. belonging to the Charlestown
Water and Manufacturing Co., is for rent.
1t was recently put in thorough repair. Ca
pacity Is to 20 barrels of flour per day.
1t has long established patronage and can
be operated prolitably.
For terms and further particulars, address
b. c. WASHINGTON, Manager.
Charlestown, JEFF Co., w. Va.
Sept. "a, 1S90-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-02
N'OTECE

TOTAX-PAYERs OF AND
MIDDLEWAY DISTRICTS.
IF Taxes are not paid promptly will be
i compelled to sell property as the law di-
reefs. No other help forit
EUGENE BAKER,
Deputy Sheriff.
June 16, 1887
Spirit and Dem copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-09-02

Ii ty AGAINST TORNADOES in Ktna. OF
Hartford. Continental of New York. and Pea
body, of Wheeling, W Va Where parties de-
sire this on application a special Policy will
be granted and an additional rate be charged
for same.
May 27. 1886.