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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

Vide Awake-The midsummer and fare
well number.-The midsummer number of
this delightful magazine is much larger
than u,ual-containing $50 pages of read
ing matter. Perhaps the story of Vide
Awqke" may be considered the leading
number. Il is a graphic account Of the
magazine, from its very beginning to the
present time. A fine iruntiSpiece portrait
of the hate Daniel L,thsop, the founder of
Vide Awqke, most fifty opens this farewell
number. DR.. james d. light furnishes the
"Wide Awake Athletics" article, which he
aptly entities "A Sermon on Lawn Tennis ="
Captain julia n Palmer has a breezy article
on Sea. Knots and Sea Terms" The poems
are by Celia Thaxter, J. w. Merrill, Susan
Hartley, Edith NJ. Thomas and Others
Among the more notable stories and articles
may DE mentioned "A Race for Life" by
john Willis Hays, thrilling Indian tale
"rhe North Chamber" by Louisa T. Craig
in, and the Thrilling Story of Capt. No.
man." by Charles r Talbot; Concord
Dramatics" 10y George B. Bartlett, will in
terr,t AN lovers of Louisa Alcott's Little
Women" stories The two serials are each
given space for several chapters, bringing
these stories to a clo~e. With this great
midsummer issue Vide Alcake ceases To be
a separate publicai ION, aud bids farewell to
It's thousands oi readers The new depart
ure Is explained in the article The Story
of Vide Quake" The ID. Lothrop Com
pauy have made arrangements To merge
Vide Awake into 81 Nicholas The extern
sion of their great business as book publish
ers has made this arrangement, especially
in view Of their pleasant relations with the
Century Company, desirable one The
price Of tins number is 20 cents For sale
at news stands or mailed by d. LoIhrop
Company, Boston, on receipt Of price.
The merging of Vide Acake into S.
Nicholas will prove a surprise to the thou
sands Of readers aud lovers Of the former
magazine The August number will be the
farewell" issue
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
FOE SWEET CHARITT,s sAKE.
The ChiIdren's Fresh Afr Society OF
Baltimore, Nd.

"Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son oi
Jonas. lnvest thou me more than thesei ne
saith unto him, Yea. Lord thou Sn"weSI tna a,
love thee He saith unto him, Feed my r''aos.
This Society was formed in May, 1871,
for the purpose of sending poor city chill
dren, ranging in age from six to fourteen
wears. from crowded homes and sitting sum-
mer heat, into the country for two weeks
visit. All children sent cut by the Society
are ir,t examined by physician, all their
travelling expenses paid. and those who re-
eeive them care for them without charge
The Society desires to send from 1000 to
600 children to the country from now un
iii the middle of September It's territory
will be that traversed by the var GUS rail
roads leading into Baltimore, and It's plan
of work AS fo,lOwsi To have the ministers
of the gospel aud Others in the towns along
said lines. who are interested in charitable
work. act as committees to secure homes for
the children among the farmers and suburb
AN re,iienls, laid committees to report as
snon AS possible to the office of the Society
the number of children for whom entertain
ment has been secured, and the exac. time
the farmers wish them. The Society will
arrange at once TO send the children, In The
care of one of its members, who will turn
them over to the local committees or to the
farmers.
A number of children have already been
sent to the country some are there now,
and Others are being sent each work. TIE
ladies i'm the various churches in the city,
who have charge 6f the work of selecting
the children, report that they can secure as
many as homes can be provided for, while
the good people of Baltimore literally re-
spond to every request Of the Society for
means.
The country visit is a bright spot in the
life of many little one, deprived of The
comforts, and even sometimes of the bare
necessities of life, and no better testimony
can be given as To the physical benefits re-
ceived by the children than that of the
Christian physicians interested in the work
while the great moral influence, measurable
only by God who grants it, is yet seen in
many who afterwards attain to lives of no
bile usefulness, aud instances can be cited
where whole families have been reached
aud elevated thereby.
1t is earnestly hoped that each reader OF
rHE FREE PRESS will do what he can to
assist in the work. If you can entertain
one or mnre children, so inform your pastor,
or write to tie Society, stating when and
how many If you cannot take any your
sell, do what you can to assist the commit
tee in your town (if you have one, if not,
form onel, to secure homes for the children.
Address all communications to The Chill
dren's Fresh Air Society, Rooms 9l7 and
3lS Law Building, Baltimore, Md.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
senator Camden Says Sitter is Giri"g
Trouble.

Special Dispatch 10 Baltimore Sun.
New YORK, July 81 Senator J. n.
Camden. Of West Virginia, came on here
last night. At the Firlh Avenue Hotel to
day he was interviewed and is quoted a.
saving: II cannot understand how any
reasonable man can be opposed to the re-
peal of the Sherman silver act. II Is the
cause of the present alarming condition OF
the business of the country, which, feel
sure. will be benefited by the repel OF the
law. Every man of sound judgment real
lies the necessity of stopping the coinage OF
silver. Al present the amount of paper
money Ia circulation that Is PAYABLE in sil
YER ar lawful money is nearly 500. 1000,
or about two thirds of all the currency in
use Surprising the government should
exercise the right To pay out silver, what
would be the resull? The debts would be
liquidated with cheap money. This re-
gard as one of the gravest aspects oil
the resent situation. Ia West Virginia
business was never in such shape. Coal
mining, which is one OF the greatest in
du,tries of the State, is at standstill, and
unless something is done soon to relieve the
situation do not know what will be the
result" In reply to an inquiry AS to
whether he thought Congress would repeal
the law promptly, Senator Camden replied
"Well. don't know.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
rreIre paus al AtIaniio 90.

The third Oft series Of popular excur'
sions to Atlantic City, via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, will run on August 3d.
Ample provision will be made for the &C
commodaiiou Of those awaiting themselves
of the low rates and superior train service
70 enjoy respite by the seaside. The
scenery en- route is unsurpassed by that OF
any other route in America.
Tickets will be valid for return journey
for twelve days from day Of sale, and will
be good on all regular trains. On return
Journey they will be good to stop off AT
Washington, thus afFordiug an opportunity
10 visit the numerous public buildings
which are open to visitors free of charge
aud 10 take a "trip down the Potomac to Mt.
Vernon. the tomb OF Washington, as well
a. 10 visit other places Of interest in and
near Washington.
For rates aud time of trains, consult APP
handed fable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
Death Of Maj. B. II. Bassett.

Last week we briefly mentioned the death,
in Austin, Texas, on the 10th of July, OF
Mai Benjamin Harrison Bassett-aged 81
Years. He was born in Louisiana. HIS
father, Col w. II BasseIt, was Virginian,
who removed to Louisiana and at one time
was marshal of that State Maj b. Ii. Bas-
sett married his cousin, Miss Bassett-a sis
ter of Mrs. Col l. w. Washington and Mrs.
c. T. Mitchell of this town. Some of our
citizens will remember his visit to relatives
here, few years ago, on his way home from
the Cincinnati Democratic National Con
vention. of which he WAS a member from
Texas, and will also recall an eloquent
speech here at the Hancock ratification
meeting. lie died from the effects of a fall
at Austin. whereby he had an arm broken
aud sustained other Injuries. He had
Just been appointed senior professor in the
law school of the University of Texas
The BRENNAN Texas Banner says Mai
Bassett entertained for his profession the
highest affection and reverence, priding
himself on being lawyer-plain, pure,
simple, honest and honorable aud all the
faculties of his mind aud energies of his
character were sincerely aud indu>triou>ly
devoted to the ideal of his life, in which he
attained such distinction as few men in his
State had achieved. He never sought pub
C flee, but once accepted, by appoint
ment of Governor Coke, the position to
codify the laws of the State in 1876 He
took lively interest in public affairs, aim
ing always to give in his adhesion to such
measures as would redound most to the ben
eft of the nation, State and municipality
He was a Democrat in politics. He was a
member and ruling elder in the Presbyteri-
an Church, though his religion partook Of
the same spirit of liberality which charac-
terized his political views, and which he
properly designated as eclectic. He was
gallant Confederate soldier and won his
title upon the field The life of Maj. Bas-
self was crowded with exempli6cations of
those qualities which answer the trite ques-
ton Is lie worth living2' From its &C.
Iivities and achievements the richest lessons
of purpose, energy, frugaiity aud foresight
compelling success may be drawn for the
encouragement of the manly and the in
spiration of the youth His whole career
was one So filled with industry, 50 notable
for prudence and 50 crowned with honor
that it commands more than passing elegy.
Oae of the noblest and most esteemed citi-
zens has succumbed 10 a well-rounded age
and lis in6rmilies. He has paid to nature
her memorable bond and hundreds, yea
thousands, WHO can scarcely recall when
they did not know and honor him as civic
force and factor have paid to his memory
their tributes of eulogy and sorrow"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
ATTENTION, FARMERS!

We offer you this Fall our Fertilizers as follows
Shenandoah.
Special Mixture,
Ober's Farmers Standard,
Ober's South Carolina,
Zell's Economizer,
Zell's Dissolved Bone Phosphate,
Rasin's Dissolved South Carolina,
Walkers Dissolved South Carolina,
Pure Ground Bone,
Pure Dissolved Animal Bone,
Pure Ground Fish,
Nitrate of Soda,
Muriate and Sulphate of Potash,
Kainit.
We have our Fertilizer, brands "Shenan
doahp and Special Mixture" prepared by G
ODER & Sons Co., of Baltimore and we guar
antee every bag to come up to the Analysis.
Ober's South Carolina is put in sacks treated
with Lime, aud you will have no trouble Will
rotten sacks.
Please give your orders as early. as possible
Washington & Alexander.
July y. ls9S-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

Certain Of our contemporaries that decry
and ridicule the constant aud familiar use
OF the dictionary, occupy plane Wherein
20 We have not attained and do not dare as
pire. Indeed, Il sometimes occurs 20 u that
We might consult our Webster more fire
quently 10 the improvement Of our columns
and the edifcalion Of our subscribers. The
object Of this paragraph IS 20 inform the
public that any eccentricities or iuaccura-
cies that may be observed in our applica-
ton Of words, or our spelling Of the same,
are not 70 be blamed upon the volume afore-
said. In our humble judgment, the IIsb
stsr's International Electromagnetic latest re-
vision Of the long-used "Uuabridged" lis
in all respects suited. not only to the edi
torisl table but TO the use OF the BUSINESS
man OF Of the iamily-to practical every
day use The scholar or the literateur
might require something a little more ency-
clopedic. Beside the complete English 70.
cabulary, containing the additions and i'm
prOyemenis (or oiherwise) 70 the language
up 20 date Of publication, and the latest
recognized variations and shades Of mean
ing Of words. supported by the great author
ity Of Noah Websier's name and the addi-
tional weight Of the reputation Of Noah
Porter, there is au appendix containing a
vast amount Of matter, including geograph-
ical and biographical dictionaries, quota.
tions and phrases from foreign and dead
Languages, etc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

Make your selection of new hat from
our extensive stock. An attractive line OF
the new style Derbys aud Alpines at Kahns,
Sadler building.
See our great stock of boys spring suits.
The largest and most complete display we
have ever made Beautiful patterns, fash
ionahly made, moderate in price, at Kahn's,
Sadler building.
Our new stock of boys and children's
suits is rfect in every respect. FauItlers
in f ,shionable weave; attractive de-
sign 'ur prices are under the market.
wa. K4HS, Ssder Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

FOR RENT-The Mcknight Factory Build
ing and Lot-for Manufacturing or Storage
Purposes.
FOR SALE-The Mcknight Factory Lots
facing on Congress street.
FOR RENT-A House in good location-4
rooms and hall.
Aug 2, 1e93. GEO. II. HAGLEI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

And now comes Boston paper which de-
poses that in the future the bean will take
the place Of meat to a great extent. The
claim is that the bean contains much potein,
the muscle-building substance, and therefore
is able to support men for hard work. The
paper admits a great difficulty will have Ia
be overcome, namely, the fact that many
people cannot digest the bean; but with
confidence worthy Of better cause the pa
per believes that science will overcome that
obstacle u would be interesting TO know
whether science will do that by giving men
q new kind Of stomach or a new kind OF
bean
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

II having cnme To- the knowledge Of The
Worlds Fair Commissioners that -undry
exhibitors propose 90 Gle claims against the
government of the United States Tor losses
and damages alleged 10 have been sustained
By them, a auditing committee OF Ma
lional Commission, with Hon. j. ID. Butt
Of West Virginia. a. chairman, has been
authorized to take fan charge of the mat
ter. Il is an important duly imposed upon
said committee. We have mo- doubt Com
missioner Butt will prove very efficient in
the discharge Of the trust cou6led TO him.
Il is said already suits amounting 20 $500.
900 have been filed. and that Is. perhaps, a
mere beginning. So, IL will be seen, Com
missioner Butt is not in the enjoyment Of a
sinecure a. the Worlds Fair.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
Holc's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Calsrrh that cannot be cured
by Halls CHtarrh Cure.
+ j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, aud believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRCAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WALDINo, KINNAN K MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
acting directly upon the blood snd mucus
suriaces of The system. Price T5c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
PUBLIC SALE.
BROOD SOwS, II shoats.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

One . and one horse root pillow, Oliver
chilled pillow, iron double plows. 2 single
shovel plows corn cnverer | spring tooth
harrow. square harrow, | new Bickford & HOff-
man drill. horse rake, Champion mower,
Met 'ormick binder. pair shtlvings. 1 four
horse BROWN wagon and bed. l dog cart.
double and one treble tree. lot of single trees,
iron crowd sticks. sets butt chains. = pair
breast chains, / pair spreaders. pair beam
scales. 70 tons of hay, | crowbar. | digging
iron, 5 maitocks. 2 shovels twn-prong and
four-prong forks, rakes. wheat scoop, now
ing scythe and snead. l Eureka wheat fan.
gearing for four horses. sets pillow gears, !
grindstone wise, new wagon saddle.
double rool Shaftoe saddle. riding brides.
pair check lines, halters, pillow lines, /
wagon line wagon whip. | cutting box, /
corn shelter rollers COW chains.
TERMS OF SALE-On sums of $40 and
under cash over $40 credit of IL months.
with interest from date. purchaser giving note
with approved security payable at Bank Of
Charles Town. Sale to commence vt 10 o'clock.
7. GORDON DAVIS.
Hefflebower & West, Auct'rs
Aug. ?, l>93.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
SHEPHERD COLLEGE
State Normal School.

Normal. Academic and Musical Courses. Pre-
pares for Teaching for any College or Tor Bust
ness. COMPETENT Faculty. Thorough work.
Library and Reading Room. Lection healthy.
pleasant aud accessible. Excellent buildings.
Boarding cheap. Tuition to State students free.
10 Others low. Session begins Sept 18th, 1888.
For catalogue apply tn
A.C. KIMLER. Principal.
July ~. l593-l3t. Shepherdstown, W. Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

Capt. D. ]. Young, U. 5. A. (retired),
formerly of Harper's Ferry. died at the
home OF his eldest daughter in West Troy,
N. Y, Monday of last week. His remains
were inferred in Arlington Cemetery, Wash
ington. In the death Of Capt. Young we
have lost friend and an appreciative read
er of The FREE PRESS. For twenty eight
years since the war he has annually paid
his subscription with 81 so gold piece,
and always accompanied it with compli-
mentary and friendly letter. He was most
agreeable and courteous gentleman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

We don't hear much about the gold-cure
Of late. I. is because speech is silver and
silence golden. II Kelly had found a silver
cure Colorado would not now be on the
ragged edge Of the jim jams.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
Wanted to Purchase.

A small farm of $50 or 200 acres best quality
limestone land near Charles Town or Summit
Point Give full PARTICULARS as to price. loca-
ton, quality of land and character of improve
ments and address
JESSE w. WOODWARD,
2223 18th St, Washington, ID. c.
July 26. IS93-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
S,,n-,c, school statistics.

Rev. A. A. P. Neel, statistician OF the
Jefferson County sunday School Conven-
ton. has furnished us some interesting
figures compiled from the reports made to
him by the Sunday school officials. The
following is a summary of the number oil
schools of each denomination and of teach
ers. officers and scholars attending them !;
The Methodist Protestants have one school,
with 7 officers aud teachers and 40 scholars !;
Lutheran. two schools, IS officers and teach
ers. 225 scholars, Reformed. two schools,
90 officers and teachers. l24 scholars; Bap-
list three schools. % officers aud teachers,
1873 scholars; Methodist Episcopal, three
schools. A officers aud teachers. 2l3 schpl.
ars Prt Episcopal, 6 schools &C officers
and teachers. 375 scholars; Presbyterian. six
schools, As officers and teachers, $50 schol-
arr: NJ z Church, South, ten schools,
l29 officers and teachers, 739 scholars; the
union schools number four, with 40 officers
and teachers, and 225 scholars. Eleven
schools in the county failed to report. The
largest infant school under six years. is in
the Lutheran school at Uvilla. The largest
adult membership lover p years. is at
Kabletown, Beulah has but one less. -Four
schools report no infants and seven report
no adults. All Charles Town only reports
sc adults as attending Sunday-school, and
Shepherdstown only go Shop Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
MACON ACADEMY
FRONT ROYAL, VA.

FKONI KY AL A.
Healthtully situated among the mountains
pure air and water. Prepares Boys aud Young
Men for College or Business life. A selected
corps of teachers Thorough mental training
PHYSICAL healthfulness. Moral and religious
influence Full equipment. Moderate charg-
es Second session begins Sept 10Th. 1873,
and continues for nine calendar months. Send
for full particulars 10 Rev. b. w. BOND, Prin-
cipal. Front Royal. Va.
July 10 lS93-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

II is not to the discredit of Mr.. Walker to
aspire to the place when vacated by Mr.. Will
SON. Charles Turn Free Press.
And it will not be any dscredit to Walk
er to aspire to Mr.. Wilson's place before
that honorable representative vacates.-
Walker will aspire, and he'll get there, too.
Ii has entered lots of Democratic minds 10
contest" with Mr. Wilson, and Walker
will be his opponent ju>t IA sure as aud 2
make four-Matinsburg World.
What ails Aler?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

BY bit Of rowdyism a few days ago the
lower house of England earned its eogno-
men Of House Of Commons. Ia the econ
omy Of English legislation bad quality Of
beer seem. 10 have been inIrodlced.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
Charles Town Male Academy

Corps of Instructors:
DIR. X. X. MEADE, Prin.
Mr. q. X. X. WARMER, Assistant
The ensuing session of the Charles Town
Academy begins SEPT. IL, 1893 Experienced
Instructors. The latest methods and best text
books. scientific work in all departments -
The primary will have the same painstakine
attention as The more advanced For Gaia
logue apply to Mr. Clcon Moore, Charles Town.
DR. r. X. MEADE, Prin.
Aug. Q, ls93-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

A few days ago RI Rev. Bishop J. j.
Kain left Wheeling for Baltimore TO hold a
conference with Cardinal Gibbons. After
seeing the Cardinal, be departed Tor Wash
ington d. C., where he visited Mgr. Sbaretti,
auditor Of the Apostolic Delegation, and
received from him the Papal bulls by which
he was transferred from the See Of Wheel
ing 10 the Coadjutorship TO the venerable
Archbishop Kenrick, Of St. Louis. The
title Of Archbishop Of Oxyrinohus, an an
cient metropolitan See Of Egypt, was con
ferred upon Bishop Kahn by the official pa
pers from Rome.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
Shannondale Springs.

The Hotel at these Springs will be open to
visitors on THURSDAY. JUNE 18th.
This beautiful mountain health resort and
its medicinal waters have been long and ia
vorably known. one Spring being sulphur and
another whose analyzaiion is almost identical
with the celebrated Bedford Water.
MRS. J. JAMES WYS0NG.
Nav n 1899
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned having qualified as Admin
gives notice to all indebted to the same "a
make settlement thereof; those having ac-
counts will present them duly anthem icated
LEWIS 2. STARRY,
Adm. Of Joseph Starry, decd.
I1lu ID 1sQ2-Af
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

The grammatical renaissance ia Missouri
has become 50 severe that the people speak
Of the Early Rising" instead Of the g" Ear
~ Rose" potatoes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

The Pr Pleasant Register says that in
1916 and 1886 men cut wheat in overcna's.
Who ever heard of wheat in oyercoats .
AorgaRiown Post
Why not2 Wheat wears beard, some
times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

Pullman Buffet ParlOr Car from Staun-
ton 10 Baltimore, and Baltimore to Phila
dephia ON afternoon train from Staunton.
For more detailed information apply Ia
e Z Dudrow. Travelling Passenger Agent
Winchester, Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
Mrs. Z. p. Kennedy

viii reopen her School for Young Ladies and
Little Girls Sept. 18th. 1893 Thorough instruc-
ton in Latin German. French Mathematics,
and all English branches
Miss 5 H. BROWN.
Miss " H. KENNEDY.
July u. .ls9S-3mo- Teachers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02
.letC advertisements.
School for Boys.

will reopen my school for boys SEPTEMBER
18TH 1893. on Congress street. little below
Baptist Church. No extra charge for Latin.
Miss X. Is. WASHINGTON.
Aug. ?, '9S-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-08-02

Congress wall assemble in extra session
next Monday. Then we viii hear more
about silver than We viii see for some time
% come.