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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Half Fare Excursions to the Worlds
Fair.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Go.
will run a series Of special excursions to the
Worlds Fair. for which excursion tickets
to Chicago will be sold at rate of one fare
for the round trip from Baltimore, Lexing-
ton and all stations west of there as far as
the Ohio river. The dates selected are
Sept. 2s, October 4. 10 and IL. The special
trains will consist of first-class vestibuled
dav coaches, equipped with lavatories aud
other toilet conveniences, aud an experi-
enced Tourist Agent and train porter will
accompany each train, to look after the
comfort of passengers. Stops for meals will
be made at meal stations en- route. The
tickets will be valid for the outward journey
on the special trains only, connecting with
train AIS at Harper's Ferry. They will be
valid for return journey in day coaches on
all trains leaving Chicago within ten days,
including date of sale.
Following is schedule of train on Valley
Division connecting with Worlds Fair
Special at Harper's Ferry, and rates from
principal Stations in this vicinity:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Where Women Come From.

Woman's first appearance has been
fruitful subject for the legend mongers
The Phoenician myth of creation is found
in the story of Pygmalion aud Galalea
There the first woman was carved out OF
ivory and then endowed with life by
Aphrodite.
The Greek theory of the creation Of
woman, according TO Hesiod, was that
Zeus, cruel Jest, ordered Vulcan to
make a woman out of clay, and then induc-
ed the various gods and gOddesses to in
vest the clay doll with all their worst
qualities, the result being lovely thing
with the witchery of mien, refined craft
eager passion, love of dress, treacherous
manner and shameless mind.
The Scandinavians say that as OdInr
Will and We, the three sons Of Bor, were
walking along the sea beach they found
two sticks of wood, one Of ash and one oi
elm. Sitting down, the gods shaped man
and woman out of these sticks, whiting
the woman from the elm and calling her
Emia.
One of the strangest of stories touching
the origin of woman is told bv the Mad
apascarenes. In so far as the creation OF
man goes, the legend is not unlike that
related by Moses, only that the fall came
before Eve arrived. After the man had
eaten forbidden fruit he became afflicted
with boil on the leg, out of which,
when it burst, came a beautiful girl
The mans first thought was to throw her
to the pigs but he was commanded by
a voice from heaven TO let her play
among the diggings until she was OF
manageable age, then make her his wife
He did 50, called her Baboura, and she
became the mother OF all races OF men.
The American Indian myths relative to
Adam and Eve are numerous and enter.
tanning. Some traditions trace back our
first pareuts to white and red maize, an-
other is that a man searching for wife,
was given the daughter Of the king oi
muskrats, who, being dipped into the
waters of a neighboring lake, became a
woman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
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TERMS:

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no Dollars Per AnnHn 4 paid iH adrGnes
e-The terms Of advertising are for a square
one-inchl or less. one Dollar and Fifty Gents
or three observation-disclosures ones IN the same
proportion. Each continuance ffty Cents.
ss-No advertisement 70 be considered by
he month or year unless specified on the man
script. or previously agreed between the par
ties.
rs-An advertisement not marked on the
copv for a specified number Of insertions will
be continued until ordered out, and payment
will be exacted accordingly.
~ -REGULAE ADyERrIsEMENrs.-I avOi0
anv misunderstanding on the part Of the an
nual advertisers it is proper TO state distinctly
hat their privilege only extends to their i'm
mediate business. Real Estate, Legal or other
advertisements sent by them to be an addition
Al charge. and no variation.
Es-Obituary notices Of more than I've lines
viii be charged for.
JOB WORK. Posters. Sale Bills, Circulars,
Car Is, etc, executed promptly, neatly and al
fair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Effects Of Hymn tn Gambling Den.

A Hong Kong correspondent of the
Boston Neus tells an interesting Incl
dent. He had been entrusted with pack
ages for young man from his friends in
the United States, and after inquiry
learned that he might probably be found
in gambling house. He went thither,
bnt not seeing him, determined to wait,
in the expectation that he might come in.
The place was bedIam of noises-men
gatting angry over their cards and fire.
quently coming to blows. Near him sat
two men-one young, the other forty
years of age. They were betting and
drinking in a terrible way, the elder one
giving utterances continually to the foul
est profanity. Two games had been nm
ished, the young man losing each time
The third game, with fresh bottles OF
brandy, had just begun, and the young
man sat lazily back in his chair, while
the elder shuffied the cards. The man
was a long time dealing the cards, and
the young man, looking carelessly about
the room, began to hum tune. lie be-
gan to sing that beautiful one of Phoebe
Cary's:
Zone sweetly solemn thought
Comes TO me DER and DER.
I'm nearer to my fathers house
Than have been before
Nearer the bound of life.
Where we lay our burdens down,
Nearer leaving my cross
Nearer wearing my crown.
At first, says the writer, these words
in such vile place, made me shudder.-
A Sabbath school hymn in a gambling
den But while the young man sang,
the elder stopped dealing the cards. Star
ing at the singer moment, then throw
ing the cards on the floor, he exclaimed !:
Harry, where did you learn that
tune :"
What tune 2"
"Why, the one you have been singing"
The young man said he did not know
what he had been singing, when the elder
repeated the words with tears in his eyes,
and the young man said he had learned
them in a Sunday school in America.
"Come," said the elder getting up
"come, Harry; here's what I've won
from you 60 and use it for some good
purpose. As for me, as God sees me, |
have played my last game and drank my
last bottle. | have missed you, Harry,
and am sorry. Give me your hand, my
boy, and say that for old Americas SAKE
if for no other, you will quit this Internal
business"
The writer says those two men lett the
gambing-house together and walked away
arm arm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
october 4, 1898.
The Emperor Nicholas aud the Gypsy.

In the recently published memoirs OF
Karatygin, the famous Russian actor,
will be found the following characteristic
anecdote of the late Emperor Nicholas :
His Majesty happened one day to be en-
gagged in inspecting State penitentiary
in one of the provincial seats Of govern
ment, and took it into his head TO ques-
tion some of the convicts respecting the
nature of the offenses for which they were
suffering punishment. "What are you
here for ?" he asked of one. 81 am inno'
cent, Imperial Majesty" replied the pris,
oner, falling on his knees "a victim OF
false witness A church was robbed-a
beadle knocked on the head the peas
ants caught hold of me, and | knew
nothing about it." Turning to another
the Car asked, "And youi' "False wit
ness again, Imperial Majesty. A peddler
was done for, close to my house. never
even dreamed of such thing" "And
you?" said Nicholas to third. "Sheer
malice, Sire. One of my neighbors con
veyed lot of forged notes into my pock-
cts, and hid away lithographic stone in
my bedroom. | am as innocent as an
unborn babe"
The Emperor, obviously bored by these
successive protestations Of guiltlessness'
cast glance along the liHe of prisoners
until his eye fell upon ragged, wretch
ed-looking gypsy, whom he beckOned for
ward with the words, "Of course you, too
are here on false charge" "Not bit
of it, your Majesty, said the Tsigan its
all fair and square as far as | am
concerned. stole pony from trades
man." "Stole a pony, did you?" said
the Car, with laugh and then turn
ing to the governor of the prison, with
we'll assumed sternness, said, Turn that
good.for nothing rascal instantly out Of
doors. cannot allow him to remain q
minute longer in such honorable and vlr'
tuous company, lest he pervert all these
good innocent people"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Fall Into Line.

Join the great procession II marches TO
victory II knows no defeat inscribed on
it, banners is the inspiring battle-cry, "Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discoyery." It's
line of march extends across the Continent
and around the world A happy iIlusira-
ton Of the popularity and succers of this
world famed remedy. lis everywhere rs-
Iieving pain, inspiring hope. curing disease I
For all blood disorders it il acknowledged
the safest, the most thorough. the best The
liver and kidneys respond at once 10 the in
yigoraiing touch through them the whole
system j. cleaused and built I'D anew.
II you are sick. indisposed, debilitated,
weak. suffering from malsrious or other
poisons. You'll find the Golden Medical
Di-coveryD the remedy par >roeliencs 70
resfore You.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Thts Farmer Has Wings.

Some poet has said that the farmers
are not great men for sentiment, and ar
CUES that one could hardly expect any
thing of the kind from men who put their
trust in bullocks and beeves. 1t is quite
reasonable to presume, if this is true, that
farmers might also be trihe deficient iu
humor, but visit to the Agricultural
Building at the Worlds Fair will suffice
to convince the visitor that this poet is in
error. There is nothing funny about a
corn pavilion, and the statistics of last
years wheat crop do not appeal to the
average mind as containing the essence
of true humor. Neither the tremulo of
the hay tedder nor the racket of the
moving machine are fraughI with mirth,
and the contemplation of gigantic reap
er and binder as a usual thing fails to
bring the ready laugh. Nevertheless,
there is something funny in the Agricul-
tural Building, and it is a joke in bronze
at that.
The visitor will find in the south wing
of the building, surrounded by agricul-
tural machinery, the bronze figure of a
Dutch farmer. He stands on the top of
ragged stump holding high in one hand
an ear of corn. But it is not so much
his ridiculous attitude, or the playful rO-
tundity the artist has given his stomach,
nor his fat, jovial face and caricatured
feet. All these are hilarious enough in
detail, and the ensemble would make an
undertaken smile. But ii is the wings
with which the artist has finished off the
figure which are the fetching quality OF
the statue. No one can realize the fact
that those wings really belong to the
Dutchman without feeling deep in his
heart that he Is glad that the sculptor
lived Chicago Tribune.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

A Register correspondent from Welch,
w. Va, tells how an eloping couple created
considerable comment at the depot at that
place recently. They were typical noun
taneers, decidedly ignorant Of the world at
large and its ways, but their love was deep
and they were determined to be made man
and wife in spite of parental objection and
all.o,her obstacles. They had travelled all
Of the night before, the girl, timid. blush.
ing lass Of eighteen, named Carrie Coats,
being mounted upon small but dignihed
steer. while the prospective groom, Sandy
Johnson, about twenty two years OF age,
walked alongside Of bis sweetheart and the
steer The couple were greatly disappoint-
ed when informed that they could not get
license to be married on account OF the girl
not being of age in fact so cruel and Sc
we're was the blow which this information
inflicted that they sought the privacy Of the
ladies reception room at the depot, where
they embraced and shed tears for an hour
or more. Some one finally advised them 10
90 to Bristol, Tennessee. where the ceremo-
ny could be performed without trouble. and
they accordingly took the afternoon train
for that point very much elsted over the
sudden turn OF affairs, and as happy and
loving as lovers could we'll be. Il being
the first time they had ever been on train
they got en- the platform next to the engine
and tried to enter the mail car. but brake
man saw them and steered them to seats in
the first class car The little steer was pro-
yided for until their return, and as 'all the
world love. lover" score or more voices
appiauded them as the train pulled out, and
they took with them many good wishes and
the hope that their matrimonial sea will
henceforth be calm and blisslul
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
The Deadly LoclJd,c.

One of the most violent diseases that we
have, lockjaw, has at last been found to be
curable, and where ninety per cent.
of those who contracted the disease were
before sure to die, we now can rely upon
nearly as large percentage Of cures. This
disease has been mystery until quite re-
Gently. Why one should contract lockjaw
by running a small tack, splinter or other
substance into his body, and another escape
all trouble, no one could understand. lt
was supposed for long time that certain
people had predispositon to the disease,
and the least wound inflicted In this way
would cause lockjaw. But now that the
bacillus of lockjaw has been discovered we
know differently. This bacillus is ia the
shape of drum stick and contains deadly
poison. The bacillus is found everywhere
in the surface soil Of the streets and fields,
and every time we run any foreign substance
into the body we run the rick Of getting
lockiaw. The germs are all around us in
the dirt Of streets, and this Is why nails that
are run into the feet when walking on the
roads are apt to give the person lockjaw.-
The bacilli have congregated on the nail in
great numbers, aud when introduced into
the system they get up VIOLENT poison
A curious powder has now been obtained
after long series of experiments which will
instantly kill the bacilli Of lockjaw, and
when patients are suffering from the dread
ed disease an inocuation Of the substance
will generally cure the disease. The dis
covery of the cure quickly followed the dis
covery OF the bacilli. and It's habitation, and
methods of growth Yankee Blade.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Special train from Harper's Ferry and
points east will arrive at Chicago afternoon
of next day.
For more detailed information apply to
C. E. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent.
Winchester. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
CAMM'S
EMULSION
WILL POSITIVELY ARREST C0NSUMP-
TION

Cures Scrofula. Glandular Swellings, Rheuma-
tism. Bronchitis and other Lung Diseases.
II is compos sd Of the purest Norwegian Cod
Liver Oil combined with the HypOphosphiteS
of Lime and soda, and is freely prescribed by
the Medical Faculty throughout this Coun-
try and i'm Europe.
prof q B. Wood. University Pennsylvania
saws -"Cod-Iiver Oil far exceeds all other
remedies on the treatment Of Pulmonary Con-
Prof Churchill. of Paris. says when
used in time. every patient may be cured Of
Pulmonary Consumption by the use Of Hypo-
phosphtes
DR.. =. II Hudnall, of Virginia. says -
find Cerr Emulsion particularly adapted to
..vi.c.te children. and in Consumption and
Chronic Bronchitis IL seems 70 be the great de-
DR.. S. c. Gleaves, Ex-Prcsident Virginia
Medical Association. SAYS IL believe Camm' S
Emulsion is the best preparation known for
pulmonary diseases"
DR.. G F. Mason, West Virginia, says -
with children, Camm's Emulsion IS the best
preparation have ever used
Dr. f.. +. Bibby POntatOc, Miss, says -
"Camm's Emulsion is the best combination
for Consumption with which l am aequain-
ted
DR.. R. Bratton. Yorkville. S. c.. says
Decided and satisfactory results must follow
the use Of Camm's Emulsion
Rev. H. II. Hawes of Farmville, Va, says:
~ lived on Camm's Emulsion for three
months, and am almost prepared to say owe
my life to IT,"
Mrs. J. c. Dabney, Lynehburg. Va, says -
Until tried Camm's Emulsion l failed to
md any preparation Of Cod-Liyer Oil my stom-
ach would retain, taken in the smallest guam
tity.'
The above are a few of the hundreds of testi-
monials we have of the superiority of Camm S
Emulsion over all similar preparations sold.
Il is manufactured of the best materials and
with great care and is universally popular
wherever known. For sale by Druggists eve
rywhere
Camms Emulsion retails at One Dollar.
<. A. CRAIGHILL & CO.
Wholesale Druggists, Manufacturers and Pro-
prietOrs.
P.O. Lock Drawer 622. Lynchburg, Va.
Dec. p, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
POETR Y.
LOTE SONG.

7 care not whether the skies are blue,
Or the clouds bend black above me-
A sweet thought comes with the thought OF
you
You love me. dear, you love me
When the world is cold and its friendships
few.
And toll seems vain endeavor,
A sweet thought sings to my soul OF you
And the world is sweet forever
And love-my love-with the bright eyes true
And the red lips kind with kisses.
There is no love like nv love for you-
No Joy in the world like this is
And whether the skies are black or blue,
With stars or storms above me,
NV life will shine with the thought of you
You love me. dear, you love me
--Frank L. Stdist0n IN the AHoatd Constitution.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
anes. Snaes. and IHaaes.

If YOU have a wife and half-a dozen
daughters, you can keep them all well 10y
very simple means. Let them use DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t is good
fer women of all ages. You will not need
to spend all your wages for it. Those an
cient sages, the NJ. DIS Of a century since,
did nothing but dose and bleed their pa
tients. We do better to day: We use DIR.
Pierce's remedies. For womankind. DR..
pierce's Fayorite Prescription is simply in
dispensabIe. The young girl needs It's
streng hening help at that crtics period
when she is blossoming into womanhood.
The matron and mother find in it invigora-
ton and relief from the numerous ills which
beset their existence. And ladies well ad-
vanced in years universally acknowledge
the revivifying and restorative effects oi
this favorite and standard remedy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
Ice and Wood.

The undersigned will shortly begin the daily
delivery of an excellent quality OF Ice. de
will he pleased to serve all former customers
and many new ones at reasonable rates.
Has also large lot Of cord wood-seaSoned
and green oak and hickory, and will deliver
the same promptly on notice.
Also a lot of Seed Potatoes OF hne quailty.
orders may be left With Mr.. John Oden,
near the Charles Town Mill.
MARSHALL BURNS.
P.O. Address aarles Town.
ApriI u. 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

When Baby was sick. we gave her castoris.
When sSe vas Child, she cried for Cassoria-
When she became ,uss. she chung 10 castoria-
When she bad Children, she gave them castoris'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Morlans, little town in the department
of the Lower Pyrennees, in France, has a
weekly market which is as unique as 1t is
profitable for hair dealers. On Friday Of
every week hair dealers congregate in the
principal street of the town armed with
long scissors, which they carry hanging
from leather belt Young girls who are
in need of funds gather in pairs under the
entrance of each house along the street,
ready to part with their hirsute ornament
When the price has been agreed upon the
dealer plies his shears and cuts the hair
from the victims head.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
REPAIR WORK A SPECIALLY
Hats Renovated.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renovste
gentlemen's silk or felt hats promptly and st
moderate rates. Call at her residence, east side
Of Charles street, south of Congress.
May 3, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

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.
DIRECToRs-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. H. l.. Snyder
Charles P. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob ..
Melvin, Z. G. W. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
JOS. ......... President
H. b. DAVENP0RT,......... ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMMIrTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell S. w. Washington.
Local AsENrs rs-Middleway-J. G. Shirley;
Harper's Ferry-Chas E. Trail; Shepherds
town J S. Fleming; Charlestown-Wsshing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
J. F. Engle.
ATTORNEYS Ar LAW,
Y GREEN,
ATTORNEY AFLAW,

C5arlesto,ca, Jegerson County Wssi Tirginia,
Viii practice in the Courts Of jefferson, Berke-
.ey and Morgan counties. in the United States
District Court at Martinsburg and in the su-
Preme Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia.
Special attention 20 the collection Of claims,
and prompt remittances Of the same.
Ohce opposite Courthouse.
Aug o. 1890
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
LADIES

LADIES
Needing tonic, or children VINO Naht e1ilo
ing up. should take
BROWNS Iron BilIEks.
u Is ple%zpt cures e. ~ 33ssSi;99
rihcmness, LIVER Complains sn1 ss1e Rle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

QUEEN TABLE SYRUP-the most deli
ciQpS tbs market, for ssle BY ly-,.,,.r,o, YIN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04
A KENNEDY,
y LC MOORE,
CLEON MOORE
ATTORNEY AFLAW,

Cialesto,gn Jefferson Co,ulty, West Virginia,
VIII undertake cases jointly in the Courts Of
Doth Of said Counties.
May H. 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-04

Cures Scrofula. Glandular Swellings, Rheuma-
tism. Bronchitis and other Lung Diseases.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-10-26

Constable Decloss returned Sunday from Tuba City with Adam Lumberg, who was arrested on charge of having taken a roll of blankets and a burro from Alex. Wallgreu. When brought to trial in the justices court there was no evidence against Lumberg and he was discharged. It is pretty hard on q man to be taken away from his work and brought over one hundred miles, and against whom, upon examination, there is no evidence of the crime charged against him.
 Acting Governor Bruce has issued acquisitions upon the governor of Col orado for the requisition of Wm. Railly and George Mccormack, both wanted in this county. Sheriff Donahue has both parties under arrest in Colorado and is expected here with his men to- morrow. Mccormack is wanted for removing moLtgagee property from the territory without the consent of the mortgagec. Reilly is wanted for biting off the ear of Mexican in fight in Challender several weeks ago. They will both be tried at this term of court, if they are returned in time.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-10-26
Hotel Arrivals.
BANK HOTEL.

M H Carlcy, George Hanlon, Needles; D Wagner, San Francisco; W H Fisher. San Diego; James Bourne, Los Angeles; T H Sutton, J L Powell, Los Angeles; M Bostandig, Ed Maxhworth, San Fran cisco,S L Townsend, Payson; Julius Brownstein, San Francisco; Edward Kirschsten, St Petersburg, Russia; J l. M Shelterley, San Frsucisco;J J c Hern- don, Prescott, A c Fischer, San Fran cisco; J J Hawkins, Prescott, CIV Ben- nett, Williams; E G Greeuing Downey, Cal; Lde Buggleuvis, Leige Belgravia; A J Herndon, Prescott; Geo Flowers, Denison; F H Labcrstreaux, St Joseph; w A Ruffhead, c Phelan, Wm J Hayden, Max Salzman, Williams; Geo H Waterbury, Denver; J0hn O'BrieT.- Bellemont; A F Buck, Las Vegas; J D ~.snIp5eH, -Jr, California; E Riggle, Sig Sunon, Los Angeles; Max Salzman, J Salzman, E Leonard, Williams.