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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03

The Rev. Robert j. Breckinridge, the
eminent Presbyterian divine and father OF
Col. w. c. z Breckinridge, the eloquent
Kentucky Congressman, was admitted To
the bar aud practiced law for several years
before he entered upon the ministry. The
celebrated orator, Tom Marshall, was bis
cousin and used to tell with much glee how
he and Cousin Bob Brcckimidge, as he al
ways called him, were once engaged on the
same side Of lawsuit in which Henry Clay,
then in his prime, was opposed to them.
They were young, brilliant, and ambitious
They conclud d that the opportunity of
their lives had come, AID they determined
to improve it by crushing Clay in argument
and surprising him in eloquence. They
wanted to convince the people that, com
pared to them, the "Millboy of the Sla-hes'
WASH in it. Hence they prep red them
selves carefully f,r he ordeal, like one who
is to fight for his life They elaborated
their argument, fortifying it with apt and co
gent quotations from the boos-, and they
FURNISHED their eloquence until it glittered
and glistened with gems Of wit and satire,
anl weighed it with logic and learning.
The great day arrived at last, as days
great or small have a habit of doing The
case was call Il and in due time Breckn-
ri lge aud Marshall spoke They dazz I'd
tie big audience which had gathered TO
witness this battle of intellectual giants, for
there is nothing Il true Kentuckiar enjoys
m IRE than a contest between rival oralors.
Men shook their heads and whispered to
their neighbors that they couldn see how
Harry Clay could beat Bob Brecsinridge
and Tom Marshall. At this point in the
story Marshall would always pause, thus
rendering the climax more effective, and
then facing his audieu would exclaim Ia
his most impressive manner:
"But at last it came Ci"ys turn. With
one stroke Of his mighty paw, the old lion
swept away our arguments like chat and the
food of oquence which fe from his lips
compile ely drowned ours That speech Of
Clay drove Boz to the pulpit aud me to
the bottle !'-Post
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03

The publisher OF new paper called on
his friend, great author.
81 must have a sketch from You this
week, said the publisher.
my dear friend" the author replied,
81 don't see how | can possibly give it TO
you. am awfully busy and have orders
for more work than | can de"
But mus, have it. >"
81 don't see how can give it 10 YOU .
"But the success Of my paper depends
on it."
"Ican'thelp that. Why, would rath-
er give you SO note than to write it"
"Al right" exclaimed the publisher,
Frightening, give me the $40"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03

Deeply interested as was Dom Pedro,
the late Emperor of Drazil, in scientific
ma tiers, it appeared that he once fell asleep
at meeting where such topics were being
discussed. He was making IA tour through
Italy at the time, and became very weary
when the hour for this gathering came.-
To the earlier proceedings he gave close
he'd, thereby greatly Aatiering the prin-
cipal speaker. But after the Emperor
had dozed off the lecturer, not discovering
the situation, ventured upon a eulogy Of
the distinguished auditor. Thereupon
the audience loudly applauded, whereat
Dom Pedro awoke and, supp sing The dem
onstration to have been called forth by
uuerance upon purely scientificquestion,
instantly began to clap his hands with an
air of conviction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03
n CGREEN,
4rTORNEY ArLAW.

Cia}ssu, J,gason Couqty, Hest Fayiaia,
VIII prsotico iu the Courts of jefferson, Berke.
les and Morgan counties in the United States
Dis,ric, Court at Martiusburg, and in the Su-
preme Cuur, of Appeals of West Virginia
Special attention To the collection OF claims.
and prompt remittauces of the same.
Oaice m Law Building rearof Courthouse
Aug. o. lot0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03

Mr.. Walter Besant tells the following
story of a disputed cab fare "A friend
of mine drove from Picadilly TO some
place in the suburbs outside the radius.
0 getting down he rendered TO the dri-
yer three shilliDgs and six pence, which
was little over the proper fare. The
man, however, wanted five shillings.-
The passenger refused. I'D like TO fight
you for it, said the driver. The very
thing, cried my friend, who had never
in his life put on ooxing-glove, and was
almost a. ignorant as Mr.. Pickwick even
OF the fighting attitude. The very
thingl Capital Well have the fight in
the back garden my brother will look
on, hold the s'ake-, aud see fair play.
The cahman got down slowly. Il
was plea-ed,' continued the narrator, TO
discover that he appeared almost as much
afraid as was myself, perhaps-if that
was pOssible-eyeD more. lie followed
into the back garden, where there was a
lovely little bit Of turf, quite large
enough for practical purposes. | placed
my five shilIings in my br Tiers hands,
took off my cat aud waistceat, and roll
led up nay sleeves, all with an appear
auce Of cheerful alacriiy Now, my
friend | said, i am ready Is soon a. you
are
"The anxiety Of the moment was, ! con-
fe-s. very great; but it decreased as
watched The mans face express success
sive y all the emotions Of bounce, surprise,
doubt, hesitation, and abject cowardice.
No. he said, gimme the three-and-six. /
know your tricks. both Of you've been
do this way before And go, grumbliDs
aud swearing, he drove away
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03

y Atter the recent convention Of Catholic
Temperance Society in Carroll Hall, says
Washington paper, several gentlemen
dropped into a reminiscent vein on the
scenes which the old hall had witnessed
Every one remembers Dan Brosnahan,
the old sexton of 81 Patrick's," said Mr.
II. A. Preston. Dan had little dog. II
homely cur, with the most pebeian blood
in his veins, but a remarkably clever ami
NAL He would follow the sexton every
where and the only way to restrain him
wa behind closed doors. Oaenigh about
twenty.lhree years ago Charles Dickens
gave a reading in Carroll Hall. Dan was
on hand to look after the hall, rigae in
IA dress coat out of Difference to the great
occasion He hal fnrgo ten the dog, but
,he dog was on hand.
"In one Of his readings the great novel
ist came to this passage: Bow wow
wow" barked the liule dog He gave it
realistic rendering, aud almost with his
words came a responsive and lifeIike echo,
'Bow-wow- VOW There stood Dams lit
tie yellow cur. directly ia front Of Chief
Justice Chase and beflre the great men of
the nation, mocking their guest. Dan
dragged the dog out, terribly mortified,
hut Dickens said it was one of the finest
compliments he ever received"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03

New York City had 100000 FIRE last
week. and the great Tiffany ~eiry store
was greatly endangered but escaped without
seriou. damage
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03
4'iraInia FREE Press
TERMS:

-1- lle FaEG Pass is published weekly 40
M D0.tE Per ltlHGl y pr.t fi cfrt1rt.
.C- The terms OF advertising are, iorasquare
re-inchI OF less. One DoH1- and F.ftg Ceuts
ur three insertions larger ones I'm the same
proportion Each continuance FJty Cc.E
s-No advertisement to bee considered by
.le month or year unless specified on the man
ripr OF previously .y agreed between the par
i-- AL advertisement Uu- marked ON the
nv t1r specified number OF Insertions viii
l-.luunuel until ordered out, and payment
sl.I he oNgctei accordingly.
f~EEluLAE ADvERIls sENENIs.-Io avoiu
notwithstanding on the part of Che au-
uca advertisers 30 is proper 90 state f'elc'y
tha. t..i- privilege only extends Co their im-
mediate business. Real Estate Legal or other
advertisements sseu. hy them 30 Doe am addition
d. charge. and r1 variation.
-3-u...arr notices of more than i've lines
-iI De charged to-.
JOB WOEk-Pl-.egs. Sale Bills Circulars.
.lrls. e.c, eZecg.ei promptly, neatly and 90
.-r prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03

nFFERS To the people Of Jefferson County.
~ Insurance In d safe Company al 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-Jus. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven
port. j. Garland Hurst. John W Rider W II
I Lewis. r. Preston Chew. Vim. l. Wilson
Eugene Baker. >. w Washington, ii h. Snyder
Charles F. Wilson, Jshn H. little. jacob
Melvin, Z. g W Herr .saac II Strider
JOS. TRAPNELL................ ....... President
H. B. DAVENPORT. ..................T Treasurer
EXECUTIVES CoMMITTEE-J. q. Hurst, VIM.
H. r. Lewis, Eugene Baker. Isaac Il. Strider'
JOS rrapneu >. w Washington.
Local --Middleway-J. @. Shirley
HarperS Ferry-Chas L. Trail shepherds
town J. 5. Fleming; Charlestown-Washlng-
ton 4 Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03
FoR DTsPEssIA,

!riirossiJn. and stomach dE0fders inEe
BsN.y-s I1foS BfI y'Tt's.
~ dcairr- kecD j. 4 per bottle. Dcnr!nef15
ifa,le laaFz and erosscd red lines OF wTsIFsr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03
Nm d. TRAvEEs,
ATTORNEY ATLfIY.

4r. j-f C0mty, Wcsi E.rgusia
b practice iu tle Courts Of sCounty aHu
..p.ru- Counties.
NLce CeEt door totl-res idenCe of Mrs. Max
s... aui nearly opposite the Garter House
November -3. 1863.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03
s'irainia frcs 2ress.
VIZ. q. GALLAHER. Editor.
I,nrLestoicn Jefferson County. West Vo.
February 3. 1892.
He Spared the official.

1t was in the New York Central depot.
A well-dressed lady with her little Lord
Fauntleroy son approached the door lead
ing to an outgoing train. Both were la
den with bundles. A railroad official
stood by the door.
"Open the door or I'll punch your
h ad, exclaimed Fauntleroy in Y ry
swagger voice. and the official, amused bv
the six.year old's audacity, consented to
become doorkeeper for the occasion and
complied.
The mother showed that she was angry
as she swept through the door, and as it
closed she seized Faulteroy by the shoul-
ders aud shook HIM severely.
"Aren't you ashamed Of yourselff' she
asked, TO be 50 jmpolite to the gentle
man"
"sho, mamma. replied FauntIeroy, T" |
was only just foolin' wouldn't punch-
I'd him ?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03

ITTORNEYS ar Ian.

jfas9a Coulg, We' TiyH.ia,
..--all .lc Courts of jefferson u.d Berke-
Com. and attend Co other law business
D.. >l.c o, West Virginia. Special a-len-
.-.e. t9 collections.
March DID,. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03
MOORE
lTTORNET IrLiIT.

{,l19N MOORE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-02-03
Professional Cards.
OB. O.. q. RICHARDSON,
PHFSICLiN 6 SURGEON,


..aaala. I.gssop ognty f.' Virginia.
l.-r r>-t
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
Business Mere Mention.
coRsETs, at Wheatley's.

p ID. CoRsETs, at Wheatley's.
SMOKING JACKETS, at Farwell's.
DREssMAKING at the store of |. c, Vail
& Co.
A NEW lot OF neckwear for Christmas, at
Farwelps.
SATIN RIBBONS, for holiday trade, at the
Misses Fisk.
DON'T forget to buy your best girl fur
cape. Farwell has them.
A LARGE line of Christmas goods at H.
M. Fales', 20 State street.
A FINE line OF gentlemen's slippers at
Griggs', Waterbury, Vt.
CLEAN your clothes with Castilian Cream
For sale at ID. +. Longs.
MARKED DowNi-Hats and fancy feathers
at the Misses Fisk, q State street.
LADIES wool pants and vest from twenty
nine cents to one dollar each, at Wheat
ley's.
EVERY one wants a scarf-pin or brooch
Phillips & Lucas will show Just the one you
want.
l WILL stamp free (this week only all
linen towels bought at my store. ID. S.
Wheatley.
WANTED-Vegetable cook, at once. Ex-
perienoe not required. Inquire at WATCH
MAN office.
DOLL trunks, wardrobes, chiifonieres,
beds, cradles, carriages, etc. at Boston
Bargain store,
MISSES ABBIE l.. AND BESSIE l.. HAINEs
of Waterbury, VT, are attending the Albany
Business College.
To RENr.-House, No. ~ Hubbard street
Bathroom, furnace and gas. Apply TO g.
w. Wilder.
SOUVENIR spoons are still the rage. A
new and fine variety can be seen at the
store of Phillips & Lucas.
ASK Phillips & Lucas TO show you their
hairpins, in tortoise-shell, solid silver and
gold-a handsome variety.
Towns wishing to have the Board OF
Agriculture hold a series Of meetings in
their town will please give early notice to
q. M. Winslow, secretary, Brandon, VT,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

II
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in and for said
District, on the 10th day of December, a. ID. 1892;
COrrie NJ. Greene, Administrators of the estate of
Frank j. Greene, late of Waitsfed in said District
deceased, makes application to said Court, with the
consent and appreciation in writing of the heirs of
said deceased residing in the State of Vermont for
license to sell all of the real estate Of said deceased
situated in Watsfeld, in said District, to witt Fnrm
of about one hundred and sixty acresi also home
place in village with about five of land. except
the widows right of dover therein, but including
the homestead and reversion of said dover repre-
senting that the sale thereof would be beneficial
to the widow heirs and minor child of sald deceased
and those interested in his estate, in order
to convert said real estate into money. Where
upon 1t is ordered by said Court that said
application be referred to a session thereof. to
be held at the Probate ONCE in said Montpelier.
the 25th day OF December, A, D. 1892 for hearing
and decision thereon and, it is further ordered,
that all persons interested be notified hereof, by
publication of notice OF said application and order
thereon three weeks successfully IN the Vermont
WdtchmdH d State Journal, a newspaper published
at Montpelier in this state, and which circulates IN
the neighborhood Of those interested before said
time of hearing, that they may appear at said time
and place, and If they cause object thereto BY
the Court.-Attest,
22-24 HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
=, ARoNTUCKER,s ESTATE.

n STATE OF VERMONT, Washington Dstfict, s.,
In Probate Court, held at Montpeuer in said DIS
trict, on the 10th day of December, A. ID. 1922
Charles V. Kent, Administrator of the estate of
John V. II. Kent. deceased, who was Executor OF
the last will and testament of Aaron Tucker late OF
Calais in said District deceased presents the admin
istration account of said JOHNNY. X. Kent for eX-
dered by said Court that said account be referred TO
a session thereof, to be held at the Probate
Office. in said Montpelier, the 29th day
of December. A. ID. 1892, for hearing and decision
thereon: And, II Is further ordered, that no
tice hereof be given to all persons interested by
publication of the three weeks successfully In
the Vermont Wdtchm0n g. State Journal, newspaper
published at Montpelier previous to said time ap.
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place. and show cause, II any they may
29'2i HIRAM CARLETON. Judge
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
T IKE LAwRENCE's ESTATE.

Il T, o
In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for
said District the 18th day of December A d. 1892
Francis b. Conner, Administrator of the estate of
Luke Lawrence, late of Worcester, in said District,
deceased, makes application to said Court, with
the consent and appreciation in writing of the
heirs of said deceased residing in the state of Yer
mont for license to sell all of the real estate of said
deceased situated in Worcester in said District, to
wit: Home place, including the homestead therein,
representing that the sale thereof would be bene-
fetal to the widow, heirs and minor children of said
deceased and those interested in his estate in order
it is ordered by said Court that said application be
referred to session thereof to be held at the Pro-
bate ONCE. in said Montpelier. the 30th day of
December, A. ID. 1892, for hearing and decision
thereon: and II is further ordered, that all persons
ntereste be notified hereof by publication of notice
Of saiO application and order thereon three weeks
successfully in the Vermont WdchmdH StdteJOurRdl
a newspaper published at Montpelier, in this state,
and which circulates in the neighborhood of those
interested, before said time of hearing, that they
may appear at said time and place, and, il they see
cause, object thereto. BY the Court.-Attest,
22-24 HIRAM CARLETON, Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
uoRATIo HILL HUTCHINs, ESTATE.

Il Il
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and for
said District on the 10th day of December A. D. lSS.:
copy of an instrument, purporung to be the last
will and testament of Horatio Hill Hutchins, late Of
Cambridge, in the County of Middlesex and Com:
Bonwealth of Massachusetts, deceased and of
the probate thereof by the Probate Court, In
and for said County of Middesex, daily authen-
icated, being presented to this said Probate Court
to be allowed lin the State of Vermont as the
last will and testament of said deceased, 1t is
ordered by said Court that all persons con
serned therein be notified to appear at session
Of said Court. be held at the Probate Office, in
said Montpelier on the 5th day of January A. D. 1893
and show cause, IT. any they may have, against the
allowance of said copy such last will and
testament; for which purpose it is further or
sered that notice of this order be published three
weeks successivey in the Pet1iOHt Hdtchndn d.
State Journal, newspaper printed at Montpelier,
in this state previous to said time appointed for
hearing BY the Court-Attest,
,2-A HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
ELIzABETH TAYLoR,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in said Dis
trict. on the 7th day of December A. ID. 1892
John W. Gregory, Administrator with the Will an
nexed of the estate of Elizabeth Taylor, late of
Waitsfed in said District. deceased presents his ad-
ministratoI account for examination and allowance,
tion and partition of the estate OF said de.
ceased. Whereupon, it is ordered by said Court
that said account and said application be re-
terred to q session thereof. to be held at the the
of January, A. ID, 1893 for hearing and decision
thereon. And, it s, further ordered, that notice notice
hereof be given to all persons interested by pubica-
ton of the same three weeks successfully in the
Vermont Wdtch,adn a. State Journal, newspaper
published at Montpelier, previous to said time ap.
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, II any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed and
such decree made. BY the Court-Attest,
a2.24 HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
SYLyANUs DANIELS, ESTATE;

Vr
tEict, the 18th day of December, A. ID. 1892:
Willard c. Walker, Executor of the last will
dlesex, in said District deceased presents his
administration account for examination and al
lowance, and makes application for de.
cree of distribution and partition of the es'
tate of said deceased Whereupon, it is or;
application be referred to session thereof to be
held the Probate Oce. in said Montpelier, the
sth day of December, A. ID. 1892 TOR hearing and de-
sison thereon And, it is further ordered, that no
tice hereof be given to all persons interested by
publication of the three weeks successivey in
the Vermont Wd'chmdn d State Journal, newspaper
published at Montpelier, previous to said time ap
pointed for hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place, and show cause, If any they may
have, why said account should not be allowed and
such decree made BY the Court-Aitest,
22.24 HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
Laws Of Vermont.
SESSION OF 1892.

Pocket edition." now ready, embraces
ALL the public acts 1t is printed on good
paper, in clear type, bound in convenient
and durable form, indexed, and is certified
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Geaal Motites.
OLIVE E. ARNOLD'S ESTATE.
q u 4 ~ AiANI Wnallnninn liatrli

" STATE OF VERMONT, Washington Distr1ct! S.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier IN said DIE
trict on the l3th dav of December, AID. 1892;
r. w Sayton, Administrator of the estate OF
olive Il. Arnold, late of Warren, in SAID DIS,
trct deceased presents his administration account
for examination and allowance and makes appllca-
ton for decree Of distribution and partition OF the
estate of said deceased Whereupon II is ordered by
said Court that said account and said application pc
referred to session thereof to he held at the Probate
Once in said Montpelier on the goth day OF Decem-
her A. d. 1892 for hearing and decision thereon
And tits further ordered that notice hereof be given
TO all persons interested by publication OF the same
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Hdtchnldn
C State Journal, newspaper published at Mont
pelier previous to said time appointed Tor hearing
That they may appear at said time and place ano
chow cause, II any they may have, why said account
Hhould not be allowed and such decree made.
By the Court.-Attest,
2o.2s HIRAM CARLETON Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14
Snsolbsntp Wotites.

A SSIGNEE'S NOTICE.
AsTATE OF VERMONT, Washington District, IS.
In the matter of Francis A. Allen. insolyent
debtor:
TO UhOm Il may concern The undersigned hereby
gives notice of his appointment assignee of the
estate of Francis A. Allen of Warren, In said Dis
trict, he having been adjudged insolvent debtor
on petition of his creditors,
Warren, November 2l, 1882
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THE VERMONT WATCHMAN.
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General Editor.
7. II. HoSKINS, M D.............NewpOrt, Vt
Agricultural Editor.
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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-12-14

FRED JONES of Dover spent last Wednes-
day night at the Revere house, in Troy, and
blew out the gas. In the morning he was
found asphixiated, and it was a long time
before he was restored to consciousness.