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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15
FOR MONEYS LOOKS WERE NOT HIS BOOKS

FOR MONEYS LOOKS WERE NOT HIS BOOKS.
Up in big hotel in this city there Is a hallboy
who seems 10 have only mission In He. He
Ia, bright eye, and fresh face. Or he might not hold
his place long for his brains. II he has always
cha.ins after the will-o trwisp OF his mission Ieo
pie. n. rule hire boys with bright and bcaminG
faces. and do not complain about them unlcs, their
negligence 4, bad enough to be- really annoying. This
particular habOys mi-sir IL ought 10 be- said here
/, 10 keep track of the baseball games. ON the DAY
when the season opened. rs luck wCuh have II Tor
him. he wa, kept on one Of the upper floors. Thcro
wa, never A more gloomy and desperate boxing boy
in that hotel lie went around with his head down. rs
II he were a general deprived Of rs command In
disgrace. ~ the aften. went on his conntenance
became moro and mor hopeless. and finally the last
bit of sparkle went ont Of his eye.
\ young woman whose family have rooms on that
floor usually has a pleasant smile for the youngStcr
on that evening when She came mp from dinner shc
was radiant In her beauty and evening dress. There
was a dazzling glcam 70 her white shoulders and her
blue eyes, bat II all lost the hollboy. for he
crcpt mp to she down the corridor and said
In a solemn whisper
How did the game come out
"Gamc ?" said the beauty in "A puzzled way: what
do y,u mean" ard she gave him n smile which might
have SGT an older head to spinning wildly.
"why. de- baseball. de first Of de season. he said
In his anxious whisper.
Id9tbhu HH' l'I''i'"' '''''"h' N'F' my
little fellow. don't know anything about baseball
"OhT ~ cried in stricken tones. didn't you Look
at the extras p
"Extras, never EXTRA and then the
boy with an utterly w0obcgone helpless look, walked
away.
Iut aftcrward the young woman To satisfy n capri
cou. fancy sent for extra and dumbfoundei tie
hoy By placing II In his Lands and now when she
passes through the corridors OF that hotel she Is fol
lowed by pnir Of adorlng and rvcren eyes. and all
account OF baseball. So mach for the magnificent
ta..n ~ NJ nm "A
In the sprngtime TO Baseball.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15

edge reveals that the guns were at barcelona in
17Ss. At this period European manufacturers often
gave fanciful names to their guns. one of Captain
Dccaturs trophies Is called the CorzoT and the Other
"Camcllor the first signying -vftnc>S and the latter
a camel.
Most ~ the old guns. however are found behind the
commandments office. along the main path that leads
from the gates to the waters igc. The Spanish guns
attract attention than any others. The Gcncr
osor the generous FL Galgo tthe grcyh0nnd) and
FL TOsgo7 thc poison gum. positive works OF
art All Of them are beautifully engraved on the
brooches with handles just above tho trinulons. rep
reSenting hall curved dophlns. while their wide muz
zle, trimmed with laurel wrcathS. flowers and In
scriptions. All the Spanish captured In the
sea fights between American ships Md III" Moorish and
Arab pirates In the Mediterranean. By intcrnaioaa.
agreement these frccboGtcrs were branded outlaws
and they the terror OF the merchant vessels OF
every nation any ship had the right 10 them
whenever found. The daring IL these freebooter,
kindci and developed pluck ard courage. one If the
handsomcs spanish pieces l. "A howitzcr resembling
modern mortar. Tho piece. liz" all the rest OF the
spanish guns. Is made OF bronze and handsomely fin
ished.
The majority Of tho guns in the rear Of the con.
mandarts Office In very good state Of prcscrva-
non With a few exceptions. and might be used If
neccssary but they could not COMPETE With the modern
steel rife, either in range in destructive power
some Of these date back IA a. 1866 They dis
mounted from their carriage and their trunnions stick
help~s,y into the air. Their inscrptlor- show that
they captured from the Confederate Army
In the northern corner q the Navy Yard !. Old
gun dlspidatcd and sNrrrd. But II rendered. a noble
and deadly account Of It1cf from the deck of the
terrible Merimac. shortly n'ierwart. however.
the Confederate vessel destroyed by old tomn,o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15
TROPHIES OF THE NAVY.
GINS IN WASHINGTON THAT HAVE A TALE
TO TELL.
BRONZE PIECES TAKEN FROM MEDITERRANEAN
PIRArEs-REIICs OF THE CIVIL WAR
CURIOUS PRoJECTILES-A TINE
WIEN CANNON RE-


WHEN CANNON RE-
CFIvED NAMES.
Washington May 1O.-Thcre Is 70 place IN The n''e'
states which contains many war relics In the shape
~ historical suns, shells, anchors and other war
parophernalia a. the Navy Yard at Washington
Every American eucht TO look upon them with prde
and to listen 10 their silent tales Of victory and glory
Like the great generals. these guns were giants In their
fine and in many hardfought battle they helped to
decide the fate OF nations
on entering the Washington Navy Yard ana follow
ing tbo road which leads to the office Of the com
mapdant one Is attracted by two handsome bronze
,,eses standing on either side Of the road. Their
nuzzlcs are pointed toward the outer world as II to
are there 10 protect the solemn silence OF the Navy
Yard Their history. written in white paint on "a
piece Of pastebosr says on the third day Of August
1904. captain stephen Decatur. IN command OF an
American gunboa of Thppn boarded ana captured IN
succession two Tripolitan gunboats armed win uhs
and the adjacent gun" Both these guns are OF
Spanish make. Flowing designs and the monographs
Of some proud Castilian monarch are engraved upon
the breech while band Of letters round the extreme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-15

wonderful tact made him feel entirely at home
and not in tho least abashed, and Kept the con-
pany from the least expression of surprise or rdi-
cule at his uncouth appearance She treated Rim
with as muob consideration as though he were an
Ambassador in court dress He is she said. thu
Ambassador of the PEOPLE, in the peoples dress
But the next time he came he wore an evening
suit.
After that he was a frequent guest at their
house, and Nine. Adam acted as his guide and
philosopher, as we'll as friend. A very great share
Of his success, INDEED, is to he credited to her
influence over him. "He spent several months
with US at our chateau she SAYS "and was for
years one Of our most intimate friends. lie was.
indeed, an extraordinary man, though he did not
always like TO hear tho truth about himself
bad many warm discussions with him Ono day
l warned him Of his encourage. All, YES he
replied, they are perhaps not all over honest,
but some persons must get fat at the expense of
others. What does that matter to me, 80 long
as touch nothing" He was always an orator
whether inside outside the Chamber How
many times have / heard him hslding forth in
NJ salon to five or six people with the same
esQuence as il he we're addressing large public
audience! He was in every sense charmer.
When he had to make an important speech he
jottsd Down the headings on small piece Of
paper, but If be found his audience did not agree
with him he would say just the contrary to what
be intended. sad the crowd applauded him to the
echo. But the democracy grew tired Of its idol
and his eloquence soon failed to attract
She recognized the weak points in Gambettas
nature and did her best to correct them, or to
warn him Of them. His intrgues with women
save her most anxiety, and she feared that some
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03

Theodore Child contributes to Harper'S
Magazine for August First Paper on Lit
erary Paris" accompanied by portraits of
French literati. CORFU and the Ionian
Sea" is by that charming writer, Constance
Fenimore Woolson; aud we note, among
other contents, "Ice and Ice-making," by
T. Mitchell Prudden; another lecture from
Lowelrs course on the old English Drama
fists, and "The Passing of Thomas" Ia
story,) by Thos. A. Janvier. Harper &
Bros, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03

Til5ireiuia fire. grsss.
UnpIeasant Kisses.

An Englishman who has resided IN
Russia as the director of some iron works
tells woeful story of his sufferlngs at
Easter, when the people welcome the
feast with the cd Christian custom OF
kissing each other. "For week before
hand" he says, They are busy boiling
and painting eggs, which they are to pre-
sent TO one another with kiss. The
moment the clock strikes ~ the privi-
lege or penance, as the case may be, COM
mences. Nobody then considers himself
insultcd by the combined offer of a kiss
and an egg.
an few cases, it may be confessed,
the trouble is a pleasure, but when 1t
comes, as it did with me, to a long line
of several hundred workmen-mostly en-
gagged in charcoal burning, in the stocking
and poking of fires and chimneys and
other deeds of darkness-the poetical and
sentimental view of the religious custom
is completely shut out and subplanied by
the intolerablc annoyance.
'One may talk of the Balaklava
charge, the storming of the Redan and
such exploits; think of the nerve that
was required to stand my ground before
a bearded and vodka loving Mujlk, with
cinders in his beard and charcoal dust in
the pores of his skin, a man who had been
breaking calcined ore perhaps all night,
and looked like the doubtful progeny of
an African negro or n red Indian in bis
war paint.
"Think of my horror of suspense while
one after another a whole regiment Of
such smutty objects shufiied up to my
place, each drawing dusty sleeve across
his sooty mouth, each diving to the bot
tom of his pocket for the painted egg
each taking off his hat and calling me
down to the punishment with the polltes1
of bows, the most respectful of grins, ant
when the first hundred had kissed me
800 hundred times in the aggregate, tC
know that another hundred had to come
after them
"Here were courage and endurance
worthy of better cause. But | shoulc
have done wrong to avoid the courtesy
and very likely should have deeply of
Tended the people, to whom it was otter
the expression of long cherished feel
ing of gratitude for favors which | per
haps knew nothing Of or had long ag'
forgotten"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03

Senator Ingalls,, of Kansas, has been
elected an honorary member of the Min
neapoIis Cod Liver Oil Club, says the
Minneapolis Tribune. There is no doubt
about his eligibility, and his election was
unanimous ingalls, meagre endowment
of flesh has been the occasion of a good
many stories, one of the best of which
was related the other night by another
Kansas man at the West.
"You know how lean Ingalls, is," he
said. "Well, down in Atchison there Is
doctor who is a great friend Of the Sen
ator. This doctor had been greatly an
noyed by a newsboy who would come
into his office very unceremoniously and
poster him by trying to sell papers.
"One day when Ingalls, was in the Of
flee the boy was heard coming up the
stairs, and the doctor decided to put up
Job on him. He rushed out an articu-
lated skeleton, placed it in chair by
the desk, and then the two men withdrew
to the back room.
ain rushed the boy, and, without no
ticing what was at the desk, came direct
ly up to the skeleton. When he looked
up and saw it grinning at him he was
nearly scared into commissions, and bolt
ed for the door, yelling bloody murder.
The joke tickled the doctor, but ingalls,
conscience pricked him, and, going to
the window, he looked out at the boy
who was standing below crying.
"Come upstairs, my boy he said
I'll buy one of your papers.
"But the newsie began to yell harder
than ever, and between his sobs he man
aged to blubber out; oh, you can't fool
me, even if you have put your clothes
on.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit, Pos
iuUeIy Cured by Administering
DR.. HdineS' Golden Specific.

1t is manufactured as a powder, which
can be given in glass of beer, cup OF
coffee or tea, or in food, without the knowl-
edge of the patient. 1t is absolutely harm
less, and viii effect permanent and speedy
cure, whether the patient is a moderate
drinker or an alcoholic wreck. 1t has been
given in thousands of cases, and in every
instance a perfect cure has followed. 1t
never Fails. The system once impregnated
with the Specific it becomes an utter impOs-
sibility for the liquor appetite to exist
Cures guaranteed. As page book of partic-
ulars free. Address
GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co,
1S5 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
Carter House ReSpened.
GEORGE s. WATSON, Proprietor.

THE CARTER HOUSE has recently under
i gone a thorough renovation-newly paint
ed. papered and furnished, and on Monday,
Nav 10th, was reopened for the accommoda-
ton of the public. Transient or Permanent
Guests are assured that the best provision will
be made for their comfort in every PARTICULAR.
The House shall be model of neatness and
cleanliness and the table will be abundantly
and richly supplied. Attentive and courteous
servants, only, will be retained, and the pro-
prietor will not only give general supervision,
but close attention to details so that the guests
of the House shall have no room for complaint,
but have complete satisfaction guaranteed
them.
Nav 81 1890.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
Gas Cooking Stoves.

THE CHARLES TOWN GAS COMPANY
Is prepared to furnish the housekeepers OF
Charles-Town with Gas Cooking Stoves at
manufacturers prices. You are invited to call
at Mrs. Susan MaxwelPs until August lst, and
see one of them in operation.
There is nothing that will give so much re-
lief and comfort to those who prepare our
meals as one of these stoves.
Full particulars at d. Howells office, or from
any of the officers of the Gas Company.
June % 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
Country Produce
TOlCm Ordinance.

BErr RESOLVED, That no person or persons
be allowed to keep i'm their places of business,
warehouse, OF lot adjoining their places OF
business more than three barrels of coal or
gasolene OIL aud not more than twenty i've
pounds OF dynamite at any one time inside
the corporate limits of said town under the
penalty Of being fined not less than s. mon
more than $50. unless by the consent of the
council
Resolrefi, That any person or persons guilty
of iampering. or in any way iniuring any of
She wires, poles, ETC., of the City Electric
Light. on the streets or alleys Of Charles-Iown,
shall be fined not less than $40 nor more than
So and be confined I'm the County Jail, at the
discretion os the Mayor.
By order of the Council
GUSTAV BROWN
Mar. 10. 1892. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
Barber Shop.

Hair Cutting Shaving and Shampooing in
the best style at the Watson House Tonsorial
Annex by the undersigned. ! have just re.
moved into a new room specially set apart and
equipped with all the modern conyeniences
for the purposes for which it has been designed
and will be pleased to see my patrons OF the
past and new ones, promising pleasing atten-
ton.
Feb. IS, 1891. GEORGE TRAVIS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03

C. W. Brown, the optician and jeweler,
can always be found at y w. Washington
St., with complete line Of optical goods
We have added a trial set of lenses by which
we are enabled to fit your eyes while you
wait, properly and comfortably, or no charge
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
r. L. Beller
CoNTRAcToR&BUlLDER

OFFERS his services and will vigorously
" prosecute his avocation as Carpenter and
Builder, and will take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. His expe-
rience is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship and his prices will compare ia
vorably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string to build or improve should give him
call.
JAN I, 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
Roanoke Brokerage " NtOr-
age Company.
F.B.LUDWIG. GeneraI lIanaser.

We do General Brokerage Business, and
Handle Provisions. Grain Feed, Sc. Car Load
Lots a Specially.
BROKERAGE. STORAGE,
Forty Thousand Square Feet OF Floor Space.
All Kinds Of Goods stored for a Min
imum Charge.
Store house and Warerooms y. Is w Rail
road and Front Street. Roanoke. Va.
COMMISSION MERCHANDISE.
Refer by permission TO Commercial National
Bank, Roanoke, Va.
Feb II. lS92-Gm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
Barber Shop.

Sam Brown, the City Fonsorial Artist, is To-
Gated In the building formerly occupied By
Mr.. C. L. McClung as a photograph gallery
I'm the rear of the town hall, where he will be
pleased 20 serve the pubic.
April ID, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
CAKES.
JEFFERSON WOODEN MILL
Formerly Porter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
"Porter's Factory" which in days gone by en-
ioyed almost a national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the UNI
dersigned. Necessary repairs have been MADE
and improved machinery introduced, and it is
our expectation to maintain the reputation OF
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 as
may be designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &C., will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.J. JOBE & co.
Post Ofice-Ripon, Jefferson County, w. Va
J. j. lobe & Bro. will continue to operate the
Mill at Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool de-
livercd there.
April, 49, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03

Trains No. All, 4l0, 4lS and 447 are daily e1.
cent Sunday; Train No. 40 runs Sunday only
Additional mixed trains leave southwark al
:. % a. m. and S.24 n. M. and arrive at Harm.
sonburg at $40 a. m. and 6.27 Up M ex. Sunday
WESTWARD.
Train AIS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Limited Lxpress, arriving at Pittsburg 500 p.
m, Columbus $50 and Chicago ll.25 next
morning.
Train No. AIS connects at Harper's Ferry
with Limited Express arriving at Cincinnati
7.54 next morning, Louisville ll.55 noon and
St. Louis 6.25 p. m.
Train No. 416 connects at Harper's Ferry
with Pittsburg and Chicago Express, arriving
at Connellsville AS and PittSburg 60 next
morning, Columbus 1.30 p. m. and Chicago
$50 p. m.
EXCURSION TICKETS will be sold to par
ties of ten or more between all ticket stations
on the Valley Division-Good for two days
For tickets and further information appyto
b. & o. Agents or 10 b. +. Bond, Pass Agent
Baltimore c. +. Dudrow Travelling Passenger
Agent, Winchester, Va.
Pullman Palace SleepingC Cars are run through
to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago and Pittsburg
on all express trains.
J. T. 0DELL, Gen1 Manger
CHAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Passenger Agent
Dec. ., 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
LEAVE CHARLEST0wN, w. VA, DAILY.
-SOuTHBOUND-
-NORTHB0UND-

washington and Chattanooga Limited
train of Pullman coaches and sleeping cars
runs daily via Shenandoah Valley route stop
ping only at Luray, Shenandoah. Basic 10
anoke and Radford. Leaves Shenandoah
junction, southbound, Hos a. m.
No. for Roanoke. Radford, Pulaski, Bristol
and Chattanooga. Pullman sleeper TO Men,
phis via Bristol. Parlor car 10 Roanoke.
No. 27 for Shanendoah and intermediate
stations. No connection beyond.
No. for Washington, Hagerstogn, Harms.
burg, Philadelphia and New York. Pullman
sleeper to New York.
No % for Washington Via Shenandoah
Junction., Hagerstown, Harrisburg and New
York.
For tickets, time cards and all informative
call on agent Norfolk & Western X. X.
w. b. BEYILL,
Gen. Pass Agt., Roanoke Va
July 20. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
.JULIUSC.HOLMES
Late Superintendent of Repairs of Public
Buildings
Charlestown. jefferson County, West Virginia.
now OIler my serYlces agaln as
Architect and Builder,
as well as a General
Contractor or Superintendent

for all classes OF building, and Repair work
neatly and promptly done Plans and Specin-
cation and estimates furnished upon applica-
ton. Nv aim shall be 90 give you work equal
to the best in the United States in material
and Workmanship. / defy any city mechanic
70 beat 10 In workmanship or IN time OF COM
pletiOn
NV past expericn. @ In the erection of the
following large buildings attest my ability rs
a Builder and Contractor; Oakland Hotel, Is.
x o.. Luray Inn, =. Y. Il. a.. Roanoke Hotel
and Union Passenger station, Roanoke, Va
and an the stations on the Shenandoah valley
r. r. and the handsome station for the Nor
folk and Western Il. r.. at Norfolk, Green Ho-
tel at Harpers Ferry Harrisonburg Court
House. Rockingham county, Va, the b. * y.
stations at Chariestowu and Grafton and other
points of the road all were done under my SUI
pervisiOn-aS well as numerous buildings erect
ed here plans and specifications of which iur-
nish to the satisfaction Of all parties. SO n
YOU want "a first-cla,s building according 20
modern style of architecture. with the best
seasoned material and hrst-class work. with
interior finish ceilings or side walls ~ any ne
SIGN i'm sott on hard wood. / can do It at less
cost and shorter time than any city builder can
do &c for YOU. So whatever class of work you
want done. I'm rough or fine OF extra fine, shall
have the same carc-shull be done 20 your en-
tire satisfaction But bear IN mind that Will
give YOU irst-class material free of any defects
with irst-class worSmen who understand their
work. at q moderate cost and rs low as II can
be done anywhere. Ny motto shall be to give
satisfaction 20 all who employ me, whatever
grade of work YOU want prices Will be an EVIL
dence. Ola buildings will be altered TO any
modern design of architecture you may desire,
SD If YOU purpose 90 build or make alterations
or renairs and YOU want IL done nm workman
Ike manner. give me a call and you will save
money. My past experience of p years as a
builder and my experience OF four years and
four DAYS as the General superintendent OF ke-
pairs OF Public Buildings, will give you the
guarantee of having 10 done tirst-claSs IN every
respect in the most approved style of modern
architecture. ..,,.,,,,,
May 50, 1850 JUlIUSC. HOLMEo'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03

Head and Foot Stones, Nantes, Statues and
Carving. i'm all its various branches, and all
work I'm their business. All orders promptly
filed at the lowest rate, and shortest notice,
and an work delivered and put up, and guar
anteed 20 suit purchasers. II not, no sale
Please call and see and judge for yourselves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, and patronize Home
Manufactures
The subscribers have also i'm operation their
shop i'm Martinsburg, where they Will give
propmt attention. % all work entrusted TO them.
DIEHL IL BRO.
Charlestown. July rs, 1o677y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03

HAVING made arrangements to manulac-
III ture Fertilizers at the Valley Fertilizer
Company's Factory, we offer to the farmers OF
Jefferson and adjoining counties the above and
other brands. These have been heretofore
manufactured under the SOLE and PERSONAL
direction of Dr. w. f. Lippitt. We can there
fore guarantee not only the same analysis, but
the same MATERIALS hitherto used. We will
be prepared to supply all special and private
mixtures, for which orders must be given by
September LIST.
W. 1T. p. LIPPlTT.
July /, 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03
Summer Cooking Fuel.

am just receiving some of the Celebrated
Pocahontas Coal-said to be very superior as a
cheap, light summer Cooking Fuel. Sawed
and Split Wood and all kinds Of Fuel. Steam
and Forge Goals on hand.
B. c. WASHINGTON, Agent.
Ma S92.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-08-03

Noi GAS, Sulphur and Flax Seed Meal
~ f.. sale by G. T. LIGHT.