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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-12-21

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A good newspaper story appears IN the
Bainbridge (Ga.) Globe:
He walked in and put down dollar,
a silver dollar, that clanked like a car.
riage wheel in the stiffness of the sane
tum. Said he:
There, take it and credit my subcrip'
ton quick"
whats the matter?" we said.
"Well," said he, "last week was fish
ing out on Spring Creek f; it thundered,
and lightning flashed all around me-
crawled into hollow log to escape it,
The rain made the log swell up until
was fastened iu and nearly squeezed to
death. / began to think of all my sins
and to repent. Suddenly | remembered
that my subscription to the Globe was
not settled up, and felt 50 small about
it that | was able to back right out OF
the log at once" !"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-12-21

Why is the North Pole like an illicit
whiskey manufactory? 1t is a secret still.
Why don't they build mills the Mis-
sissippi river? Why, dam it they can't.
When did Caesar first go the Irish
When he crossed the Rhine and went
back to bridge it.
Why is Satan always a gentleman
Becauses being the imp of darkness, he
can never be imp-o'-light.
What is the difference between an ap-
pie and pretty girl? One you squeeze
to get cider, and the other you get side
her to squeeze.
Why are kisses like the creation
They are made of nothing, and God
knows they are good.
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POETR II.
CROSSING THE BAR.

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me-
And may there be no moaning Of the bar,
When put out TO sea.
But such tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound or foam
When that which drew from out the boundless
deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farwell q.
When embark.
For tho from out the bourne of time and
place
The food may bear me far,
| hope to see my Pilot face to face
when / have crOst the bar
~ -TeancgsOn
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1898.
HGFpeT'S Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Magazine for 1898 will Continue to
maintain the unrivaled standard of excel
lencc which has characterized it from the be-
ginning Among the notable features OF the
year there will be new novels by 4. Conan
Doyle, Constance Fenimore Wooson, and
William Black Short stories will be contrib
uted bv the most popular writers of the day,
including Mary E. wilkins. Richard Harding
Davis, Margaret Deland, Brander Matthews,
and many others The illustrated descriptive
papers will embrace articles by Julian Ralph
on new Southern and Western subjects by
Theodore Child on India; by POultney Bige.
low on Russia and Germany; by Richard
Harding Davis on London Season by Col.
T. A. Dodge on Eastern Riders; etc. Edwin
A Abbey illustrations of Shakespeare Com
edies will be continued Literary articles will
be contributed by Charles Eliot Norton, Mrs.
James T. Fields, William Dean Howells,
Brander Matthews, and Others.
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The reporter had just come in from an
assignment in a murder case. 1t was
rainy day and he had to cross a plowed
field OH foot.
81 see," observed the city editor, look
ing with some displeasurc at his large
and muddy boots, "you have brought the
scene of the murder with you"
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Virgiuia frse gress.
W. ". B. GALLAHER, Editor.
0hariesto,cn.J Jefferson County, Vest Va
December Fl, 1892
A Radical Cure.

The pastor of church in a mining
village was greatly annoyed by the con-
duct of the younger members of the
flock.
When a young woman got tired of the
evening sermon she would rise and go
out A moment later her "beau" would
seize his hat and sheepishly follow her to
escort her home.
By the time the sermon was over 1t
was mostly old people who were left to
hear the conclusion OF it. Mr.. Blank
smothered his annoyance for some time.
At last he resolved to act.
A youth grew sleepy one Sunday even
ing, and picking up his coat and hat
stepped into the aisle To his dismay
the minister stopped short in his dis
course.
"Young man." he said, "the lady who
went out last is not the one you wish to
escort home. When she goes | will let
you know. Sit down. In future when
young woman goes out [ will cal! on
the proper young man to take care OF
her."
He resumed his sermon. There was
much giggling and great deal of wrath.
But his sermons were not interrupted
again during the whole winter
The carelessness of danger which char
acterizes certain soldies does not always
extend to the persons about them. The
French marshal Bugead was once dicta-
ting, very near battlefield, letter to
his secretary.
As the general spoke the words of his
letter bomb form the enemy's camp fell
Just in front of the door of his tent. The
general went on talking, but the secreta-
ry seized his paper and half rose from
his seat.
"Why are you stopping?' asked the
marshall.
"The bomb ~ gasped the secretary.
Have said anything about Il bomb?'
-bul-the bomb the bomb :"
"Now what" said the marshal impa.
tiently, "has the bomb got TO do with
the letter l am debating to you? Go on
with your writing !"
He resumed his dictation.
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A Philadelphia special to the Roanoke
Times says at is learned on good author
ity that the Norfolk and Western has just
placed loan offs 500. 600 IN advantageous
terms. Three million dollars Of this sum
is TO be used for equipment during 1888"
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Wanted.

A lady who is a graduate and has had five
years experience in teaching desires position
as Teacher or Governess. Can teach the Eng
lsh branches French and Music. References
given. For Information inquirsat
Aug. 81, g. THIS OFFICE.
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Hon. A. s. Dandridge, of Jefferson coun-
ty, is mentioned as a candidate for speaker
of the next House of Delegates. He is one
of the best men in the State, and we trust
will be elected to the positiop.-Hampshire
Rtuicu.
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Barber Shop.

Hair Cutting, Shaving and Shampooing in
the hest stvle at the Watson House TOnsorial
Annex by the undersigned l have just re-
moved into a new room specially set apart and
equipped with all the modern conveniences
for the purposes for which it has been designed
and viii be pleased 70 see my patrons of the
past and new ones, promising pleasing atten-
ton.
Feb. Is, 1891. GEORGE TRAVIS.
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The jefferson Co. Mutual
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ESTABLISHED 1878.
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CbarlestOwn.

OFFERS 20 the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged and keeps the money
at home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
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Mr.. Hall b. Roome-Do you buy
your sausage by the pound Mrs. Ham,
oneg?
Mrs. Hamoneg-Yes; Why?
Mr.. Hail B. Roome-Nothing only
| would humbly suggest that in future
you select butcher shop little more
remote from that institution.
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m GREEN,
ATrORNEY ATLAH.

Cbancsto,ai, jefferson County, Wst Virginia,
VIII practice in the Courts of jefferson, Berke-
lev and Morgan counties. in the United States
District Court at Martiusburg. and in the Su-
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.
Aug 8, 1890.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-12-21
That Mind Reader.

Detroit has young man who Is fea'
ture in his social circle because of his
power as vocalist, palmest, mind reader
and "funny business" generally. He is
just little proud of himself all around,
but especially so of his singing. Lately
he has been giving some amusing take
offs on mind reading. Several nights ago
he had as a confederate sharp girl from
Saginaw who loves to prod him now and
then in his tenderest places. On this oc-
casion he had posted her on the myster-
les of mind reading and she appeared
with him before parlor audience, blind
folded in due form, and took her place
ready for the performance. He held up
lemon in plain view of the audience.
81 have here" he said with much
form, sin my hand lemon. What is
it"
"a lemon promptly replied the SEN
sitive, and he bowed aud threw it aside
in the midst of applause.
"Now," he continued, taking up piece
of ice. 81 hold in my hand a piece OF
ice, is it hot or cold ?" -
Gold" answered the bllndfolded girl.
Thanks" and he fired4t out of sight
while the audience applauded. ,
Next he took shoe from the table.
81 have here" he said, "a No. 8 shoe.
Can YOU tell me the size of il? ?"
"No. g." responded the girl, and there
were more roars and applause.
Then he stepped to one side and re-
turned with saw aud a stick of wood.
He put the stick across the bench aud
began to saw.
"Now," he said to the fair sensitive,
"wilI you tell the audience what | am
doing?" and he sawed away vigorously.
The sensitive held her head to one side
and listened intently. The operator was
greatly pleased.
"This, ladies' aud gentlemen" he said'
sis most difficult feat.
The subject waited minute, listening.
"Well," said the operator, "can YOU
tell the audience what am doiug?' e
you're singing" announced the sub
iect so unexpectedly that the operator
fell over chair trying to get away. O
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Baron Trump's Marvellous Under-
ground Journey.

BY Ingersoll Lockwood. rwenty-six full
page illustrations by Howard Johnson
Original Cover Designs. Lee K Shepard,
Pub. Mr. Lockwood's astouisiins versatil-
ity, unlimited powers Of invention, and un-
failing humor were never displayed Ia bet
ter advantage Than in this new wonder
book. The Little Baron, after reading Don
Fum's bonk on "A World within worl.',"
Immediately starts on voyage of discovery
and investigation. The story of his adven-
lures in entering Polyphemus Funnel, the
entrance to this wonderful world, and
among the Nlikksmenkies Soodopsies kol-
tikwe'ps, other strange peoples who live IN
side our earth, is wonderful chronicle of
the marvellous. running over with bright
ideas, quaiu: conceits. aud wholesome fun.
Although intended primarily for youth, the
story will be enjoyed by older people who
have perception of satire, as many Of the
pecuIiariles of the outside world are touch-
ed up in very humorous panper The.
story is even better than its predecessor,
Giant Boab, which the New Yorkl7ridssae
says takes higher frank fhan any, other
book of the season intended for Young peo-
ple." The illustrations are most attractive,
and add much to the interest of the work.
A Portuguese boy in Malacca public
school was told to write lce~p-'tiOn
telling all he knew about the English
This is What he wrote, tliespeliing being
amended except in. the. one marSelous
word "docut," which meaps dogcart;
English is very proud and very
white. They are mostly governors,
schoolmastcrs, policemen, mSgist9tes,
and few are lawyers and doctors and
banks and many other things. They
never work. They wear hats and boots
and ride in docuts.~ Some English goes
to church, but only once.
"They are clever tennis and ball
games and drinks much brandy aud 9TH
er things. One of their great delights
smoking cigars and shooting aud raining
coming home in it. English is clever at
all things. My father says Portuguese
is black and ugly aud catch fish, but
English is white and pretty and eats fish
what is caught. Father is black and
ugly, but making nets, English is very
fierce, if anybody does something they
swear dam. English women is lew
They ride aud play music aud sing aud
make faces. II is easy no work nor lit-
tie house don't know any more Eng
lish. That is all | know"
The small community of Englishmen
in Malacca looked upon the circulation
of this composition as very bad Joke
but the residents elsewhere say that 1t Is
so true that if this Portuguese boy could
be taught spelling he would prove Sec
ond Rudyard Kipling.
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March Zi lsH3-6m
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Referring to the cholera epidemic i'll
Baltimore in 1S49, an old physician gives
an amusing account of Prof. Robert
Grant, the inventor of disinfectant and
an eccentric character Of those days
He was Maine Yankee by birth, was
over six feet high, with keen gray eyes,
and a great fondness for abstract specu.
lation. Notwithstanding his Northern
birth. he was warm defender of slavery
and projected a series Of lectures to show
that the negro was much below the white
man in the scale of humanity, and was
akin to the babOon.
He went'on vessel to South America
shot number of monkeys and put
them in cask filled with alcohol to
preserve them. His intention was to
dissect them and exhibit the skeletons at
his lectures. The barrel was securely
coppered and placed on the deck OF the
vessel, Grant and the Captain being the
only persons on board who were aware OF
its contents. During the homeward voy-
age the vessel was frequently becalmed,
it being midsummer, and the thermome'
ter ranging in the neighborhood of 100.
There was an intolerable stencil on
board for number of days, and the Of
ficers set to work to discover the origin.
There had been many cases Of drunken
ness among The crew, and inquiry into
this developed the source of trouble
The crew had smelt the alcohol and
traced it to the mysterious barrel. They
bored a hole in the head of the profes-
sor's monkey reservoir and abstrated the
spirits. The monkeys had decomposed,
and hence the offensive smell. The pro-
fessors barrel, monkeys and all, bad to
90 overheard.
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ATL4W.
.oRBEsT w. BROWN
ATTORNEY YATLAW.
ATTORNEYs Ar I'D.

..'..ri. Jcgrsoa County. West Ingiiia.
Practice in the Courts of jefferson and adj
ns counties in the supreme Court OF
west Virginia. and in the United states Dis
.1,,, Court at Nartinsburg Notary Public m
I'lee in Lawyer Row, on George street.
jan. 3 1870.
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1893.
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expense is spared to make its artistic attrac-
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satisfy all tastes and its last page is famous as
a budget of wit and humor. In its weekly is
sues everything is included which is of inter-
est to women The Serials for 1895 will be
written by Walter BeSant and Edna Lyall.-
Christine Terhune Herrick will furnish prac-
teal series. entitled "At The Toilet Grace
King. Olive Thornc Miller and Candace
Wheeler will be frequent contributors. The
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1893.
HGrpeI"S Weekly.
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in America. 1t occupies place between that
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timely monthly magazine 1t includes both
literature and news, and presents with equal
force and felicity the real events of current
history and the imaginative themes of fiction.
On account Of its very complete series of illus
trationS of the Worlds Fair, it will be not
only the best guide to the great exposition, but
also is best souvenir. Every public event of
general interest will be fully illustrated in its
pages. Its contributions being from the best
writers and artists in this country, it will con-
tinue to excel in literature, news and illustra-
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when l was boy, ] had bronchial
trouble of such a persistent and stub
born character, that the doctor pro-
nounced it incurable with ordinary
remedies, but recommended me to try
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. l did so, and
one bottle cured me. For the last fifteen
years, have used this preparation with
good effect whenever I take bad cold,
and I know of numbers of people who
keep it in the house all the time, not
considering it safe 10 be without it,
J.C. Woodson, z. NJ, Forest Hill, VIVA.
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Best Cure For

All disorders of the Throat and
Lungs is ayers Cherry Pectoral.
1t has no equal as a cough-cure.
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-07-08
NEWS oE TIE DAY.

The Highland Hotel at Staunton, Va,
was burned in the morning with all its
contents. Loss, $4,000.
The greater portion Of the town OF
Arcola, Washington county, Miss, was
burned yesterday. Loss, $90,000; in
surance, $40, 900.
William Sutton fell into a vat of
boiling oil at the Niedrinhaus rolling
mills at st. Louis, and was horribly
burned. He will die.
In attempting to shoot wild steer in
St. Louis 15-year-old Albert Tolsch was
mortally wounded by stray bullet
from policeman's pistol.
Messrs, Chamber and Bonsal, Ameri-
cans travelling in Morocco, have been
severely maltreated in Fee and grossly
assaulted by dependents Of the govern
ment.
A rancher named Byrn was shot and
killed by his nephew, Charles Krus,
near Windsor, Cal, because he refused
to keep silent about something in Krus's
past life in the East. .,a,s,