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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

1 piece Priestley's India Stripe Black
Dress Goods, reduced from 81 to $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

2 pieces Gray Cote de Cheysl, reduced
from 81 TO 75c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

pieces Dress PIaids. in bright colors 40
inches wide reduced from II TO 75c.. just
the thing for Children's School Dresses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

1855 inches, Red. Blue Plads and Stripes.
All-Linen Lap Robes. reduced from Sl.50
to 75c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

Remnants of Pongee. original price $780,.
remnant price Csc. a yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

Remnants of Colored Surahs. original
price 75c., remnant price SOC. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

1852 inches. plads and stripes. all linen,
reduced from Sl25 to 6212c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

Remnants of Changssble Surahs. origi-
nal price 81. 25. remnant price 621sc. a yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02
Cloak Department.

Ladies' Percale House Dress. plain skirt
and shirt waist, size 81. originally Sl.40.
remnant price 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

20 Remnants of Figured Chinas. black
grounds with colored figures. original price
81, remnant price 500. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

Remnants of Figured Chinas. white
grounds with colored figures, original price
81, remnant price Soc yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02
Linen Lap Robes Reduced TO Half Price.

66-4S inches. all linen. in blue and red
striped. reduced from 75c. to 3715c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02
POLITICAL NOTES.

As soon az Colonel Macon. the chairman
of the city Democratic committee heard of
the decision OF Judge Hughes u the effect
that the first party t. put IN names for the
appointment of supervisors should be the
first served, he sent IN q petition to that
gentleman.
visors OF election for the Democratic party
Messrs John W. Caudle from the irst
ward A. r. Hooker OF the Second A. j.
Dafron Of the Third and W. ID. Ferguson
OF the Fourth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

Remnants of Silk.
20 Remnants of Figured Chinas. black
grounds with colored figures. original price
81. remnant price 500. yard.
7 Remnants of Figured Chinas. white
grounds with colored figures, original price
81, remnant price SOC. yard,
Remnants of Changssble Surahs. origi-
nal price 81 5. remnant price 621sc. yard,
Remnants of Colored Surahs, original
price 75c., remnant price SOC. yard.
Remnants of Pongee. original price $780,.
remnant price Csc. a yard.
Linen Lap Robes Reduced to Half Price.
6e-4s inches. all linen. in blue and red
striped. reduced from 75c. to 3715c.
72-52 inches, plaids and stripes. all linen,
reduced from sl.25 to 6219c.
1855 inches Red Blue Plaids and Stripes.
All-Linen Lap Robes. reduced from sl.50
to 75c.
pieces Dress Plaids. in bright colors. 40
inches wide reduced from : 70 75c.. Just
the thing for Chlldren's School Dresses.
pieces Gray Cote de Cheysl, reduced
from 81 to 75c.
piece Priestley's India Stripe Black
Dress Goods. reduced from 81 to $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-02

James Il. Morton, negro hanged at
Camden n. j.. on last Friday for the muir
der OF an old woman for her money, lived
here several years ago. He had some prop
erty here on Sixteenth street. 1t was sold
last March and yesterday 1t was resold, and
the deed recorded in the clerks Office for a
consideration OF 1915. He leaves some
sisters here. and formerly drove hack for
Mr Il. Is. ". Beattie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
Cool HerOisnl.

Charles Mougenot, young engineer on
board the ironclad Admiral Baudin, has Just
had his right hand amputated at the Toulon
military hospital as the result of injuries re-
ceived in the following remarkable circum-
stances He was starting the engines on the
vessel in accordance with instructions when
his hand caught in the machinery.
To have Withdrawn it at that particular
moment might have caused serious acci-
dent to the big ironclad, and thus have en-
dangered the lives of everybody on board.
With extraordinary courage and sang froid
the brave fellow, who is only twenty'one
years of age, did not move until all danger
was averted, by which his hand was literal
ly torn to pieces. He will be recommended
for the military medal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
March p, 1892.
Everybody ,cas "A-Gittin."

There was a lone woman in the seat be-
hind me in the passenger coach, and by and
bv a man got on at a small station and took
the seat ahead of me. They Immediately
recognized each other as acquaintance, and
he said:
"Why, Mrs. Baiggs, and whar be you a.
gittin' top
'I'm a-gittin' to Peterstown," she replied,
and whar' be yo a-gittin' to TO the Lawd?'
"Tm a-gittin' to jamestown, and how be
all yer folks agittin'?' ?'
"Purty well thank yo', and | dun heard
that yer brother Sam was a-gittin' fur Ala
bama TO take land.?"
"Yes, Sans a-gittin' and Jim he reckons
to be a-gittin' in the fall, and if things go
20 right reckon may be a-gittiu' after
ward Was yo'r man thinkin' of 4 gittin'
anywhar' ?"
"Sorter, but cant say. I'd a-git, but he's
slow"
"A-gittin' betters one, think"
"It's accordin' to whar' he a-gits, take
it, but I'm fur a gittin TO somewhar or sum-
thin. Ifwed a-got five years ago to Tex
as we'd a-been rich now, but Tom won't be
fur a a-gittin' so long as he can get con bread
and coon meat Everybody who's a-got
out of our county is now a-gittin' better nor
ever afore, and I'm gwine to keep pesterin
Tom till he will a git hisself."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

Says the New York Adretiscr He
lost all of his own hair by reason Of an
attack of pneumonia. The hair salye
brought il all back, so that he has it cut
every full moon. The receipt is simple.
You take the sole Of an old shoe. BE
sure the shoe is old. The sole of new
shoe does not contain the requisite pow
ers, and is, besides, too expensive. An
English shoe, says he, is the best Of all
an old English shoe. And when you
hear an Irishman recommend anything
that is English, you may bet that it has
great merit. This sole Of an old shoe you
burn until it is well cbarred. Then grind
it up into a gray dust. The grayDess
comes perforce. you can use the family
coffee mill to do the grinding, suppose.
Next get some fresh, unsalted butter.
OIeomargarine will not do, and butter
made from goats milk is barred. Mix
ground sole with enough butter to make
the paste about the consistency OF black
ing when ready for shoes. Apply this
paste to the hairless desert. Then sit
down and listen for the cracking Of the
returning hair.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
POETR u.
CLEMATIS.

o brave, 1.-the Clematis / scarce can tell
When thou art fairest-ifi in August days
When, oyer briar and bush, the spendthriit
sprays
Riot in bloom. while every wayside dell
Shines with thy clustered stars or if, again,
When autumn winds thy silken tresses toss
into green-rippling waves of gleam aud gloss
Or later vet. when woodlands glow. and when,
In the still air, thy snowy locks unbound
Thou seem'st picture of serene old age
Thrice fair thou art nay, more than fair most
sage.
Since thy brief season tell this truth profound :
Rough rock, sharp thorn, dead branch, If used
in time.
Are but the heavenwsrd helps by which we
climb
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
The Story Of Kupps' Escape.

always like TO tell Kupps' story TO
my friends, for it revives old memories
and gives me a great deal of quiet satis-
faction.
Kupp was lieutenant in the Eighty
eighth Pennsylvania volunteers during
the war and il was his misfortune to be
captured in Virginia and subsequently, to
be landed in Libby prison.
He was a tall, lank, quiet young man,
very fond OF whiting. He was captur-
ed in the summer of 1868, so that by the
time February 1864 came around his
blue uniform was in rags.
The Coniederates would not allow blue
uniforms to come through under flag of
truce. but for while they permitted
friends in the north TO send through 9TH
er clothes, and in this way Kupp got
suit of butternut color from his friends in
Berks county.
When he put on his dress his COM
rades laughed at him and assured him
he looked like a North Carolina "tar-
heel p And it was no doubt this that
gave him the suggestion on which he
soon worked.
Every morning sergeant and de-
tail came to count the prisoners, which
being done they would march down to
Commandant Turner's Office and thence
to their own quarters near by.
To the great surprise of all who saw
him, Kupp fell in behind the guards one
morning and marched down the steps
leading from the prison.
Instead of following the guards out he
remained in Turner's Office until that Of
ficer saw him and demanded
"Who in the devil are you, sir"
"I'm Jake Smith, of the Fo'ty-ninth
Moth Caliny," was the reply.
"And what brought you III here.
"Come to see the yanks," said the i'm
perturbable kupp.
ITO see the Yanks ?"
"Yes, sah."
"D-n you, if you want to see Yanks
90 TO the front. Now get out of here, or
I'll kick you OUT roared Turner
Telling Turner TO go blazes with his
old prison, Kupp walked away-a Yam
kee officer virtually kicked out of Libby.
The daring fellow picked up piece OF
wood, and for some minutes stood on the
Casey street front of the prison, whiting
and looked up at the "Yanks;' then he
started off, whistliug the Bonnie Blue
Flag"
And it may be added Kupps' luck
stuck to him, for he reached the Union
lines in safety. A. r. CALHOUN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

Mrs. Sarah Blumfeld, an Ohio woman,
who has recently taken up a Dakota
claim, and incidentally interested large
number of Dakota bachelors, rashly tells
a friend of her first Western proposal
1t was an elderly, wealthy and inAu-
entail citizen who stalked into the lady's
little kitchen one morning, without the
formality OF an introduction, and blurted:
"Say, Miss, you don't want to get mar
ried, do your
"No, sir, don't"-emphatically.
"No, fence | hope num-"
"None at all sir. Good morning"
That's the way they do things in South
Dakota.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

There was much truth in the story
which has been told of Dick Martin, of
Galway, who, being in conversation with
the prince regent, was addressed by the
prince with so you are going 10 have a
contested election in your country 2
"Yes, your royal highness, as usual. -
"And who will win ?" "The survivor,
please your royal highness," Martin an-
swered with Hibernian coolness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
Harry-Still an NJ. d.

Harry-Still an NJ. d.
Pillsbury-No. Gone to other ex-
treme.
"What do you mean ?"
"I'm operating dyspepsia factory
"The Dickens 7"
"Yes. I'm proprietor of a railroad res.
taurant, and my partner is specialist
in stomach disorders. Were getting
rich"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

One of the best stories told Of Lord
Lytton refers to the maid-servants, whom
he kissed. Buried one day in dream,
he entered his carriage with Lady Lytton,
when she asked, "Do you know what you
did when we came out ?" Il have not the
slightest idea," said the ambassador,
when Lady Lytton continued, "You'kiss-
ed all the maid-servants. The aston
ishing assertion made no impression upon
the absent-minded diplomatist for some
while, but at last he answered, "Let US
hope that there were some pretty ones
among them"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02


The Wotchman (Bapt.) of Boston re-
marks that "many of the destructive Bib
lical critics first come to conclusion up
on the moral ideas and standards preva-
lent in a certain epoch and then boldly
assign any narrative that betrays an adj
vanced ethical idea to later date. For
instance, DR.. Toy in his Judaism and
Christianity, page 1S4, cbaracterizes the
age of David as one Of moral rawDess,
and in which there is mo sense of sin, in
the higher meaning Of the expression. =
In conformity with this dictum the re-
buke Of Nathan TO David, 2 Sam. xii.
IA, and the narrative in 2 Sam. xii.
are regarded as productions Of much Ia
ter person. Marcus n. Adler, in the
Asiaiic Quarterly, points out that the
Jewish sanitary legislation is in marvel
lous accord with the results Of modern
scientific research. 1t indicates pro-
found knowledge of physiology and Of
the methods by which disease is propaga-
ted. The indications are that the Mosa-
ic legislation is still far in advance Of
our science, and that we may anticipate
further confrmations of the wisdom of
Mosaic restrictions. 1t would be decid-
edIy interesting to know when these laws
we're written according TO the strictly a
priori theory that DR.. Toy applies to the
two passages referred to from Samuel.-
Of one thing we are quite certain, name.
iy, that they were not written subsequent
10 A. ID. 1892"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
~ GREEN,
ATL4R.

Chalosio,c,, JEFFERSON County, West Nrgiaia,
VIII practice in the Courts of jefferson, Berke
lev and Morgan counties. in the United States
District Court at Martinsburg, 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. Is. 1890.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

One of the fine logical points Of law as
administered in some communities is illus.
trated by the case Of yonng man who re-
sided in Massachusetts, and was arrested be-
cause he refused to pay his poll tax of 81.
He has been kept in the county Jail ever
since last June at an expence to the taxpay-
ers of sl.75 per week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

Little Ella was visiting her aunt, who
was very fond of her. When she was
leaving for home her aunt said TO her:
"What shall do when look into your
room and see no little Ella there?" why,
shut the door and don't looi ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

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, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port. ]. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. H..
T. Lewis, R. Preston Chew, VIM. l.: Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, II. l.. Snyder
Charles p. Wilson, Jehn IL. little, Jacob 3.
Melvin, Z. G. w. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
JOS. President.
II. B. DAVENP0RT,........... ......... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMIrTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
II. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac ii. Strider,
JOS Trapnell, 5. W. Washington.
Local AeESrs.-Middleway G. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. Z. Trail; Shepherds
town J. S. Fleming Charlestown-Washng-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
UM IT, TRAyERS
ATTORNET ATLAW,

Ctule.tgut Jegsrson County West Y1gi'ia,
SIN practice In the Courts of hisCounty and
,4e adjoining Counties.
Once next door tOtheresidence of Mrs Max
ael and nearly opposite the Carter House.
November 23. 1s65.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

Officers of the Custom House were sud-
denly called upon not long since TO de-
eide the proper tariff en the Pope's hless
ing. A New Yorker while abroad
bought two rosaries at So for his maid
servants, and then expended 81 in having
them sent TO Rome for the Pope's bic s.
ing. On reaching New York the honest
importer explained the whole matter 10
custom officers, and said he was willing
to pay dutv on the full value of the arii-
cles Accordingly he was assessed 10
per cent on rosaries as such and 80 per
cent. on the Pope's blessing az an article
"not otherwise provided fol"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

"Say, Sam, did you see de man about
dat housc?'
"Oh, yes, | seed him, and he Glib me
de refusal oh de house.
"How long did he Glib you de refusal
OBJ bit =
"Foreber. He refused TO hab any
thing TO do wild me-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

FoR DYSPEPSIA,
fgdfgr-tfOr. and StOmsch disorder take
BROWNS IRON BfTfERs.
Al dealers keep Il. 81 per bottle Genuine has
trade marx and crosssd red lires On wrapper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
ITTORNETS ~ I'D.

c'a.sgei Je5ason County West Firgu.ia,
Alareal the Courts Of Jefferson and Berke-
cg Cl1n,ie, and attend to other law business
.l ,-e State of West Virginia. Special atten-
.9D given OBJ collections
March 1s76
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

rlrrles,0,rs. Jefferson County, We,' Virginia.
f.,ir- resumed the practice of Medicine. Of
.-, his Professional services to the public.
OHcc next door to residence. near corner Oi
5e1r-e and Main streets.
january 3D. l,-6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02
yireinia frss gress.

WV. .B. GALLAHER, Editor.
oharlesto,cn, ,Je eGerson County. West Va
March 2, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-02

TORNEY ATLAW,
ATTORNEY ATL4W.

}-EoN MOORE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-09
1NpoRsING rnE rAElFr MEssAcr.

A scene that occurred in the lower house
of the Maryland Legislature Thursday shows
how heartily the people. either in their own
persons OF in the persons Of their representa-
tves in the popular branch of their General
Assemblies, are in sympathy with the tariff
policy formulated so clearly and forcibly by
Mr.. Cleveland in his famous message of Iss7
During the course Of the proceedings on the
occasion alluded to. resolution was offered
by leading delegate of tho body to tire fol-
lowing effect
Resolved. That it is the sense Of the House
that the House IF Representatives Of the
/ ntod states. now under the control Of the
Democratic party. should deal with the sub
ect of tariff reform. whether by general bin
or otherwise, upon the broad lines marked out
by President Cleveland message of Decem-
Der. 1887. and the Mills bill. IN order that the
party may enter upon the great contest OF
1892 with ii definite pohcT which viii convince
the country that 1t does not mean 30 take any
backward step, and that It's faith IN the com
mon sense and conscience OF the people IS
unshaken.
This resolution, it will be seen. is O per-
fectly explicit Endorsement OF the tariff
principles Of which Mr.. Cleveland is Justly
considered 10 be the leading exponent. its
special significance lies in the fact that it was
introduced into body which only q short
time before had conferred upon Senator Cor
man the honor Of unanimous reelection.
Senator Gormon being identified in the popu-
lar mind with the reactiOuary sentiment for
which Senator Hill stands. The resolution
was very probably brought forward by its
mover for the express purpose of testing the
opinion OF the Maryland Legislature as be-
tween the respective attitudes of the followers
Of Cleveland ana Hill
1t once o lively debate sprang Up, strenu-
Gus effort being made ly the opponents Of
the resolution 20 have it referred to the Com
miitee on Federal Relations. which would
have amounted 10 its defeat. The attempt 10
DO this was overthrow on "a final vote by a
majority Of eighteen in opposition out of
total vote of seyenty-two. The resolution was
made the order Of the day for tomorrow
on which occasion it is anticipated that
an active debate will ensue unless in the in.
terval Mr.. German shall employ his personal
influence TO persuade the members favorpp
the resolution TO vote for It's indefinite most.
ponenicnt when 1t is called up on wednes-
day.
The course OF events will be followed with
interest. The vote of Thursday shows that
the Maryland delegates warmly approve of
continuing the policy laid down by Mr.. Cleve-
land. The question now is Will Mr.. German