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The Bessemer indicator., 1893-11-25

A KENTUCKY editor has been pois-
oned by eating toadstools. 1t is
moro than likely that this same Ken
lucky editor has printed column
after column of swoman's depart
ment." in which time and again has
appeared warning that would have
saved his life. And all this goes to
show that. although the .'lips of the
wise despise knowledge. ''the tongue
OF the wise" does not always "use it
nriph+ ~
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-11-25
The Indicator.
DGER COLORADO

The London. Paris and Berlin pa.
pers arc again bombarding the Euro
pean war cloud. but with no apparent
prospect Of greater success than has
attended previous efforts in the same
lima
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-11-25

There are i9.0on Americans residing
in France, according to tbs census ci
foreigners recently taken.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-11-25
THE MASCULINE HAT.
THOUGH VERY oMMONPLACE
1T HAS A HISTORY.

Feathers, Laco and jewels Worn on tho
Hats of Dudes Centuries Ago-Adam
Mus, Have Started ths Fashion Ms Mon
Wore Hats In tho Earliest Ages.
The Bessemer indicator., 1893-11-25

Nav Governess-You hsye rrssdf,thsr
snd grandmother lIvias, ham yosi eot' ~.
sst oeorxeI Master Qsssrs-fss buS tLey
- ~ WAtes H5 Ks -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
Mistaken Identity.

There was an amusing incident in Judge
Jackson's court last Tuesday, just before
the dinner hour recess The case of the
United States VS.. Ancy Courtman was call
ed, and, no witness appearing, the judge
ordered the case remanded TO Clarksburg
for trial and took the defendants personal
recognizance for his appearance when want
ed. The man was so overoyed at the way
in which the judge had recognized him that
he determined not to be outdone in polite
ness, but right then and there to recognize
the Judge. He walked up on the stand and
accosted his honor with the altogether ir-
reverent salutation, "Shake, Stonewall
ft under you for three years in the Stone
wall brigade" The Judge repudiated the
soft impeachment of having had any con-
nection with Stonewall or the rebellion in
any form, and was as anxious to shake the
rebel as the old veteran had been to shake
him. 1t was with difficulty that the old
fellow could be convinced of his mistake
in fact not until the judge told him that
Stonewall Jackson had been dead for about
thirty ears, and that he considered himself
altogether too lively for corpse, intimating
at the same time that the people of Ran
dolph county must be very remiss about
reading the newspapers or he would have
known that Stonewall Jackson was dead
The judge, by the way, is 4 second cousin
of the dead hero, and there is strong fam
lily likeness. MartinsJurg World That's a
very good story-but Ancy Courtman was
more knave than fool. No soldier of the
Stonewal Brigade is ignorant of the fact
that Stonewall Jackson did not survive the
war
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
Ne,r York Letter--The Bright Prospects
IN New York.
Nrw YORK, Oct. 80, 1898.

NEW YORK, Oct. ou, 1898.
Editor Free Press: Observing rule L
have long followed of giving you summa-
nv view of the condition of the annual po'
litical campaign in this city and State, so
interesting to all good Democrats every
where, take pleasure in predicting a vic
tory on November 9TH which will gladden.
the hearts of our Democratic friends in West
Virginia as we'll as New York. The mug
wumps this year have become an annex to
the Republican machine, for the purpose of
defeating our State ticket, and have vamped
up exploded charges against Judge Maynard
which the legislature investigated and threw
out as unworthy of consideration and which
we're practically passed upon by the Court
of Appeals and decided in Judge Maynard's
favor. These mugwumps are now lighting
Cleveland as we'll as Hill and Tammany. /
predict the election of Judge Maynard for
the Court of Appeals by good majority.
In this city, Tammany, under the far-see-
ing leadership of Richard Croker, has put
a local ticket in the field with that distin-
guished and able lawyer, John Il. V. Arnold,
on it as the nominee for surrogate, which
will sweep the city with great majorities.-
Have no fear that the Empire State will go
back on the splendid work accomplished in
1892. Yours truly, j. F. Mel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
A Generous OFFER.

1t will be seen by the following letter to
the Wheeling Iatelhgencer that Hon. Rich
ard Randolph Mcmahon made generous
offer of a site for the West Virginia Worlds
Fair Building, as well as money contribu
ton toward its removal TO and erection at
Harper's Ferry;
To the Editor Of the L'telhgcncer.
SIR: Your suggestion in Mondays In.
telligeacer that West Virginias Worlds
Fair Building should be brought home and
put to some good use," is received with
great favor.
In this connection l beg to say that
should the proper authorities decide to locate
the building within the State | shall be
only too glad to furnish a site which is
both beautiful and historic at Harper's
Ferry.
1t is close by Jefferson's Rock, overlook
ing the Shenandoah and Potomac, with
Loudoun Heights on the one side and the
Heights of Maryland on the other.
Travellers from all parts of the world,
going eastward and westward, pass Harper's
Ferry. Here every train stops. Countless
thousands would see the building.
| should also be pleased to contribute 500
towards the re. erection of the building
The Hon. George R. Vending, distinguish
ed as lecturer and an orator, who has
summer mansion at Charles Town. has ex
pressed to me his sincere hope that the sug
gestion of the InteHigencer may, as it should,
result in the accomplishment of so good a
purpose.
RICHARD RANDOLPH MCMAHON.
HARPER's FERRY, w. VA, Oct. "a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
.vesc advertisements.
TRUSTEES SALE
HOUSE AND LOT
NEAR SUMMIT POINT, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA.

The undersigned Trustee, under a Deed Of
Trust from Frank Brokenbaugh and wife ia.
ted the LIST day of February, 1892, recorded in
the County Clerks Office Of Jefferson County,
West Va, Deed Book Y, Page 372, will Offer
at public sale in front Of the Courthouse in
Charles Town, West Virginia, on
Friday, the 24h day Of NOrember, 1898,
the HOUSE AND LOT belonging TO Frank
Brokenbaugh at Mount Pleasant, in Jefferson
County, THE lot being one-fourth of the lot
known and designated as lot No. 10 on the
plat of Mount Pleasant and the same that
was conveyed to Frank Brokenbaugh by Dial.
las Carter and wife--(said Deed of Trust being
for the benefit of Jefferson Building Associs.
ton No. 10).
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by the
Board of Directors of said Association
third cash residue in two equal annual pay.
ments, with interest on deferred payments
from day of sale. Title withheld until all
purchase money is paid. Sale at II o'clock.
CLE0N MOORE,
Nov. /, 1898. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
Resolutions Of Respect.

At meeting of the board Of directors OF
the Jefferson County Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, held at its Office in Charles Town
on Friday, October 20, 1898, the following
preamble and resolutions we're unanimously
adopted and ordered to be spread upon the
minutes of proceedings:
WHEREAS, Since our last meeting Mr..
Charles P. Wilson. member of this board
from the organization of the company, has
departed this life, be it
Resolred, That by the death Of Mr. Will
son this company has lost an attentive and
useful director, the members of the board a
valued and agreeable associate, the commu.
nifty good citizen and his family faithful
and beloved head
Resolred, That We tender to Mr.. Wilson's
family our sincere sympathy; that the Sec
rotary be instructed to furnish them with a
copy OF these resolutions, and that the news
papers Of the county be requested to publish
the same.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
Preached Hts o,cn Funeral sermon.

At his own request the sheriff allowed
Doc Taylor, the outlaw hanged at Wise c..
H., Va, Friday, to address the multitude
in the forenoon. He appeared at win
dow in the courthouse at 1915 a. m. and
stood for moment looking over the vast
throng, who stood in the pouring rain to
get glimpse of such famous and eccen-
trio man.
He was dressed in white suit made Of
damask linen table cloth. he wore stand
ing collar and pure white tie. His foot
wear consisted of black slippers and white
cotton socks.
After he had viewed the crowd he reach
ed for his Book of Worship" and read a
selection and asked the thirty persons who
stood around him to sing "How Firm a
Foundation" which was followed by pray.
err, led by the prisoner, who took of his
slippers and knelt on his wife's faded black
shawl
Another song was sung and he read for
his text the verse in Revelations beginning
behold l stand at the door and knock"
He then consumed an hour and half in
reading and talking, but seldom touching
the text He was not agitated and made
no confession and said nothing of his crime.
He closed his speech at few minutes be-
fore noon and went back to his cell and
rested until 2, when he was taken to the
gallows.
Thirty persons witnessed the execution.
He spoke but a few words before the black
cap was adjusted. According to his re-
quest his remains will not be buried for
three days, when, he declared, he would
rise again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

There is more Catarrh in this section oil
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was sup
posed to be incurable. For great many
years doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be constitutional disease,
and, therefore requires constitutional treat.
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market. 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10 drops
to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any case
it fails to cure Send for circulars and tes-
timonials Address
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Bas-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
HOUSE AND LOT
IN CHARLES TOWN, WEST VA.

The undersigned Trustee, under the follow
ing Deeds of Trust, viz George N. Welsh. Ann
+. Welsh and George w. Welsh 10 Ceon
Moore, Trustee, dated the 2nd day Of June, 100
recorded in the County Clerks Office OF Jet
ferson County, West Virginia, Deed Book V;
page 10 George n. Welsh, Ann Il. Welsh and
George w. Welsh TO Cleon Moore, Trustee, da'
ted the 4th day Of August, 1880. recorded 70
the County Clerks Office Of Jefferson county
West Virginia, Deed Book V, page 40; and
George n. Welsh, Ann F. Welsh and George
w Welsh TO Cleon Moore. Trustee, dated NE
sth day of September 1890, recorded 10 the
County Clerks Office of Jefferson County, WEI
Virginia, Deed Book v. page 4S1. all Of which
are for the benefit OF Jefferson Building Asso-
citation No 10, will offer at public sale 10 front
of the Courthouse in Charles Town, Wes'
Virginia, on
Friday, tie Bird day Of AorenJer, 1893,
the HOUSE AND LOT in Charles Town, West
Virginia, on the CORNER OF LIBERTY AND
WEST STREETS. now occupied by George W
Welsh, and adjoining the lot Of V. VI. firor'
TERMS OF SALES prescribed BY the
Board OF Directors Of Jefferson Building Asso-
citation No l0.--One-third cash residue 10
two equal payments at one and two years WIN
interest on deferred payments from day Of
sale.
Sale at II o'clock a. m.
CLEON MOORE,
Oct II. 1851. Trustee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
Fall Overcoats.

One of the most indispensable garments
of gentleman's wardrobe is a lightweight
oyercoat. The evenings will soon be get
ting chilly and you will find an overcoat
will prevent many n cold, besides adding
very materially to your appearances. We
are carrying an immense stock of them this
season and our prices are remarkably low.
We are showing every style of cut and fab
ric that is correct Call and look at them.
Boys and cbildren's overcoats, too, and q
beautiful display of them.
WIN. KAHN, Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

The Senators who deviated often from the
dreary course Of dignifed debate in the last
few weeks to hurl defiance at the President
and declaim angrily against executive inter
ference with Congressional action, are now
in position 10 confess, IL they have a mind
to be candid, that the silent influence Of
that unyielding man. in whose political lex
icon there is no such word as compromise
has been more potent even in their own body
than all their defamation and buster and
invective-nOt to speak of argument; and
that whatever he intended to do-whelher
TO coerce or to persuade or only TO advise
be has done and done effectively. The out
come OF the silver fight shows Mr.. Cleve-
land, as be has been shown before. 10 be the
most forceful character in American poll
tics 70 day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

Palmistry assumes to tell what the lines In youf
hand indicate. II will amuse you, II nothing more
length Of the LINE OF LIFE indicates probable
age TO which you viii live. Each BRACELET
gives you thirty years Wel-marked LINE OF
FORTUNE, fame or riches. Both combined mean
success In life; bat you mnst keep up with modem
Ideas 20 win Il. You will find plenty OF these In
Demore.t's Family Magazine, 80 ettraetyely pre-
sented that every member Of the family Is enter.
tanned. II is n dozen magazines In one. CLEAR
LINE OF HEART bespeaks tenderness. straight
LINE OF FATE peaceful HE; the reyer, Ell u
crooked A well defined LINE OF HEALTH
spares you doctors bills so will the health hints
in Demorest's. No other magazine publishes 20
many stories 70 interest the home circle. You VIII
encv X Won a Saye he g GRbIE OF VENUS well
marked; keep up your spirits By having Demoresrs
Magazine TO read. BY subscribing 10 II for lsyt
You will receive gallery OF exquisite works OF arr
i7x29inches. "rm Daisy 4" which Is almost real
baby and equal 10 the original oil painting which
cost $500: and you win have magazine that cannot
Illustrations an subject matter that will keep
YOU posted on all the topics OF the day, and al the
fads and different items Of interest shout the
household. besides furnishing interesting reading
and while Demorest's Il not fashion magazine,
its fashion pages are perfect and yon get with II,
free OF cost all the patterns you wish 70 use during
the year. and in any size you choose. send ~
your subscription at once. only 81 90, and you viii
really get over SIS % In value. Address the pub
Usher, w. Jennings Dcmorest, IS East ifth 81,
New York. II you are unacquainted with the
Magazine. send for a specimen copy. a large QOAD-
RASGLE means honesty; large IklANGLh,
generosity: long FIRST DIVISION OF THUMB
strong will; LONG SECOND DIVISION, reason
ing faculty. The MOUNT OF JUPITER beiokens
ambition that Of SATURN, prudence the sun,
love Of splendor: MARS. courage; NOON. imaglna-
ton: VENUS love % pleasure and MERCURY,
intelligence Take our advice - above and you
viii be SIRE TO possess the last and most valuable
ruafy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

The study of the hair upon human spe-
cies offers an extensive field for inquiry,
and one which presents many unsolved
problems of the first order of Importance.
Why man, as a species, should present the
kind and the amount of hair which he does
is variously explained. and the differences
between the varieties of the human race are
so great in this respect that one of the most
popular subdivisions of species is founded
upon it, That the human family have the
longest hair of any species of animal is well
known, but why they lost it over most OF
the body i a subject for much curious con-
lecture and speculation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
Col. CraighiH Honored.

Honor to good man is always gratifying,
and there are no better men than Col. Will
liam p Craighill, whom Baltimoreans know
so well and esteem so highly. A great hon
or has come to Colonel Craighill, the only
time it has ever been conferred upon a mem
Der of the corps of engineers of the regular
army. It's the presidency of the American
Society of Civil Engineers, most important
organization of more than sixteen hundred
of the ablest engineers of this country and
Canada The committee on nominations
has decided upon Colonel Craighill, and in
due course his election will follow.
1t is fine tribute to his brilliant work and
high standing, but it is not more than he
deserves. With the recollection of the
channel approaches which he made so sue
cessfully Baltimore would award him her
honors for that alone, but his labors have
included many such achievements of perma-
nent value to the commerce and the trade of
the country and his career has comprehended
a wide scope of investigation and engineer
ing skill. Besides all that, he is gentle
man of ripe culture, of broad sympathies
and of the most attractive personality, and it
is proud satisfaction to know that the en-
gineers of America fully appreciate his
splendid qualities. Baltimore American.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
IN Favor Of Buyers.

Rubber goods at old prices. 1t is gener-
ally known that rubber shoes and boots are
very much higher than last year. / pur-
chased in March, before the advance. 81 900
worth, with view Of making big stake.
But have decided now to give my custom.
ers the benefit of the bargains, and will sell
them at last years prices. | have lst. End
and 3rd qualities. None will be sold ct
wholesale. Just for the benefit of my re-
tail customers. GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

Our Lille Men and Women for November
comes to us stored with the brightest and
the best for boys and girls everywhere
Timely poems, apt stories; pictures and
rhymes all in keeping with the tone If this
delightful title magazine that regularly
each month carries joy TO more hearts than
its grown-up contemporaries. 10 cents a
number; 81 OOa year. ID. Lothrop Compa-
nv. Publishers, Boston
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

The Washington Post, in an interesting
article on the literary tastes Of men Promi
nent in the Senate and House Of Represen-
tatives and the books they read. has this to
say Of our Congressman "Wm. l.. Wilson
is one Of the brightest and keenest all
around scholars in public life. He has had
a valuable training as a college president,
a. we'll a. a legislator
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

A bride tells of difficult moment of her
recent wedding trip A few days of it were
spent with an uncle of hers, very deaf aud
very pious. When they sat down to dinner
on the night of their arrival the uncle asked
the groom to say grace. Much embarrass-
ed, as he was unaccustomed to officiating in
this way, he leaned forward, murmuring a
request to be excused. Whereupon the
uncle, watching him, only waited until his
lips stopped moving to utter sonorous
Amen" in response. It is hardly neces-
sary to add that the blessing for that meal
went unsaid
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

Mr.. David A. Beard, Of Opequon district
has been recommended By Senator Faulkner
for the position of deputy United States
marshal for this portion of the district of
West Virginia. Mr.. Boards appointment
is wortbily bestowed and highly gratifying
to his many friends throughout this section
of the State. He has been hardworking
Democrat aud will make a valuable assist.
ant to Marshal vinsOn.-lartias5arg States
man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

OF the several State elections to be held
next Tuesday. one of the most interesting
Is that in Massachusetts,, where the old time
Republican majority has been repeatedly
overturned ia The last few years under the
leadership Of Governor Russell, and where
the Democratic nominee for governor. ex-
Congressman Russell. has a good fighting
chance against his opponent, Greenhalge,
also an ex-member Of Congress, and brill
liant campaigner 10 Iowa Governor Boies is
making his third run-the third successful
one, let US hope--for the executive chair:
and legislature is 20 be elected. which. If
should be Democratic, will probably send
the vigorous old Governor 10 the United
States Senate. Nobody will be much sur
prised if Governor Mckinley is reelected
by the majority wherewith Ohio usually
elects Republican governors, for be is able.
and popular 10 spite Of bis legislative sins.
The alleged flaws in the record Of Judge
Maynard. Democratic nominee for the y. Y.
Supreme Bench, and the active opposition of
the Bar Of the State may defeat him; but
the rest Of the ticket will surely be elected.
Nobody seriously doubts that Col. OFFER
rail- will be triumphsnily elected BY the
Virginians and have many votes TO spare,
Notwithstanding the claims Of those indie
fatigsble blowers Of their own horn. the
POpulisls. The legislature, which will
doubtless be safely Democratic, will be
charged with the duty Of electing a Senator
for BarbOur's uuexpired term aud for the
term following, supreme aud county Judges
and State officers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

Senator Allen, Of Nebraska, who thought
it not sinful to speak fourteen hours aud
forty-fye minutes withou. an intermission
except to have roll-call Of the Senate to
prevent Senators from saying "Now ! lay
me down to sleep. complained on Saturday
that the Senate had been without prayers
for ten DAYS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
Sale of Bonds

On FRIDAY, NOV. 10TH. 1898, the under,
signed will sell at Public Sale 10 the highe.
bidder, in front Of the court-house in CbanS
Town. w. IA, at J. a. M. Sl2 500 Of the CHI
These Bonds are Of the denomination Of ~,
and are secured by first mortgage on the PAM
Of the City Electric Light Company Of Chsfo
Town. w, Va. For further information aP-
ply TO Geo Baylor, Charles Town. W. Va OF
to the undersigned. Terms. Cash.
W. J. SHEPHERD.
A. NJ. SHEPHERD.
Oct. Is. fs93-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01
DECORATIVE ART.

MISS l.. P. FARLIN will take few pupils
in Oil Painting. Class will open early in No
vember. Terms-Five dollars for course Of
twelve lessons. Will be glad to receive orders
for Christmas work. etc. Apply at the resi-
dence Of the editor of this paper.
October Is. 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

The Washington Post says; "Col. O'Fer-
rail- has great confidence in his ability to
politically bottle the Virginia Pop that is
running against him"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-11-01

The Charles Town FREE PRESS has reach
ed its eighiv.third birthday. The FREE
Press 10 Jefferson county people is like food
and raiment-they can't do without it,
Wlssling Register.
Yes, some of them manage to do without
it-probably that is Why they are hungry
aud ragged. It's the why, too, maybe, that
we do not array ourselves in fine linen and
fare sumptuously every day.