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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
An Old-Fashioned Girl.

She can peel and boil potatoes, make a
salad of tomatoes, but she doesn't know a
Latin noun from Greek.
And so well she cooks chicken that your
appetite will quicken, but she cannot tell
what's modern from antique.
She knows how TO set table and make
order out of babel, but she doesn't know
Euripides from Kant
Once at making pie caught her-Jove
an expert must have taught her-but she
doesn't know true eloquence from rant.
She has a firm conviction one ought only
to read fiction, and she doesn't care for SCI
ence not bit.
And the way she makes her bonDets, sure,
is worth thousand sonnets, but she doesn't
care for culture not whit
She can make her wraps aud dresses till
a fellow fast confesses that there's not an
other maiden half SO sweet.
She's immersed in home completely, where
she keeps all things 40 neatly, but from
Browning not line can she repeat.
Well, in fact, she's just woman, gentle.
lovable and human, and her faults she is
quite willing to admit.
'Twere foolish to have tarried, so we went
of and got married, and, / tell you, | am
mighty glad of it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
The Best Kingdom.

A pretty story is told of the old Kaiser
Wilhelm, at the age of eighty-ive, in Ger
many Seen Without Spectacles." During
his stay at Ems, where he had gone to drink
the waters, he paid visit to large orphan
asylum and school that was under govern
ment patronage OF course the presence of
so distinguished parsonage created sen.
sation in the establishment.
Alter listening with much interest to the
recitations of several of the classes, his
Majesty called to him bright, aaxen-hair
ed little girl of five or six years, and, lifting
her into his lap, said to her:
NOW, my little fraulein, let me see how
we'll you have been taught. To what king
dom does this belong?" And taking out Of
his pocket an orange, he held it up to her.
The little girl hesitated moment, and,
looking timidly up in the EmperOr's face,
replied, ITO the vegetable kingdom"
every good, my little fraulein and now
to what kingdom does this belong?" And
he drew out of his pocket gold piece and
placed it on the orange.
Again the little girl hesitated, but soon
replied "To the mineral kingdom"
"Better and better" said the Emperor
''Now look at me and say to what kingdom
l belong"
At this question there was an ominous
silence among the teachers and visitors,
who were listening with much interest to
the royal catechism. The little girl hesita-
ted long, as if perplexed as to what answer
she should give. Was the Emperor an an
imal
Her eyes sought those of her teachers
and schoolmates. Then she looked up into
the eyes of the aged Emperor, and with a
half-startled, frightened look, as if she was
evading the question, replied, ITO the king
dom of heaven"
The unexpected answer brought tears to
the Emperor's eyes.
eyes, yes, little fraulein," said he; II
trust l do belong to Gods kingdom. And
you think it time l was there, do you not
And the day is not far distant. - Youths
| Compdaion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
A Storn our of the Vest.

got Mr.. Healey to tell me that story,
but it was by no means the equal in old
time flavor of Others that heard and heard
of. He and companion were out after
thieyinC Indians near Fort Benton, and
they were tired and hungry. They saw
some horses and two mounted men, and
rode up to them. Mr.. Healey rode close
to the men, and they slipped of the beasts
they were riding and rested their rifles on
the saddles in decidedly threatening man.
ner. "Who are your" one cried. Were
white men," Healey shouted, riding closer.
"But who in - are your" the stranger
insisted. By this time Mr.. Healey was so
close to the men that he could see what sort
of rifles they we're "heeled" with. Quick
who are you? ?" 'Healey," said the hero of
the story. "Then throw up your hands,
- you p was the answer. Instantly Mr..
Healey threw himself sidewise over his
horse so as to expose but one foot, and dash
ed away for his life His companion fol-
lowed suit AS they rode away Mr.. Healey
said: They've been stealing horses, and
Pm going back to stampede the horses and
get them away. Come on"
you'll get killed-and that's all you'll
get" the other replied. But Mr.. Healey on
his superb horse was dashing back as if the
grass was on fire behind him. Both men
rode right up to the bunch Of stolen horses
and began firing at the men, who were still
behind the barbados they bad formed Of
their horses. Mr.. Healey shot both their
saddlehorses and siampeded the stolen sieeds,
getting them away with him. Next day one
of the thieves was captured and brought In
TO Fort Benton by some one else, and on
the day after that Mr.. Healey rode out for
the other scamp. He rode up TO q shack,
or rude house, where he suspected the other
desperate would hide, and learned that the
man be wanted would soon return that be
had gone away for water. When the man
did return, Healey, standing in the door
way Of the shack, covered the man with his
gun and remarked 1T is my turn now
hold up your hands. -
That was the only time that, as constable
or sheriff. he had occasion to threaten
mans life in order to make an arrest
HarPes's Weekly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
Wheat Bought.

am prepared 10 clean wheat a. my E.eIl.
tor Ia this place and will receive WHEAT ~
THE ROUGH or CLEANED
will receive cleaned wheat ~ al depot n
the county.
VIII be glad 10 make an offer i0f any ofhi1'
Hay or leeds yOu may have 10 sell
BIC WASHINGTON, AZ.
Juiy ~. l-93
FOR REST-The Mcknight Fsctory Build
ing and I0t-ior Manufacturing o. si0fsgs
Furp0aes.
FOR SALE-The Mcknight Factory l0e
facing on Congress street
FOR RENI-A House IN good iocaiion-'
rooms and ball.
Aug. 2. 1896. GEO II. HAGLb1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

He was very facetious young man, and
be was showing bright young woman,
upon whom his affections were lavishing
themselves, through chair factory that was
the principal and most interesting industry
of the town. The courteous attendant ex-
planned everything to them, when the face
tious young man. DESTROYS of showing how
facetious he could be when he tried, point
ing 10 cane bottomed chair, asked.
"And where do you get the holes ?"
cob, we buy those from the Indians" re-
piled the attendant; aud he was much
pleased, as the facetious young man was not,
TO hear the young woman giggle.
"Ah, indeed p" said the funny man, SUI
perciliously "Of what Indians, pray ?"
"Diggers, replied the attendant, meekly.
-HTpcrs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
PUBLIC SALE.

Having determined to discontinue house
keeping will sell at public action at my res
idence on Samuel street on
Wednesday, September 20, 1898,
at 10 o'clock a. M, the following personal
property
HO USE AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Mahogany Dining Table and Sideboard,
Chairs and Sofa, China and Glass Ware,
Mahogany Side Tables,
Bureaus, Bedsteads. Feather Beds, Bolsters,
and Pillows.
Washstards, Chairs,
Hat-rack, Rugs, Pictures, Books, Book Cases,
Chickering Piano,
Kitchen Furniture,
Lawn Mower, Stoves and Cow.
TERMS All sums under$ $40 cash over $40
purchaser 10 give q negotiable note, payable
six months after date al the Bank OF Charles
Town, with approved indorsers, bearing in
terest from date
Mrs. THOS. G. GEEEN.
THOs J. WEsT. Auctionccr.
Sept g. 1893
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

some years ago. in a very rural district
Of England, a farmer had COW for sale
Now. as there was no weekly paper to ad-
vertise 10. it was the custom Of the vicar to
give such notices out 10 his congregation on
Sundays. So the farmer thought he would
60 90 the vicar and get him to advertise the
COW IN church. YES" says the vicar, but
you don't come to my church" And they
struck the bargain that the vicar should
advertise the COW and the man in return
should go to church. Now, unfortunately,
the man was very deaf, and on the Sunday
following, when the vicar gave out the bans
of marriage between Joseph So and So and
Sarah So-aud SO-a rather unusual incident,
for they seldom had wedding-the farmer
took il for granted that the vicar was giving
out the particulars of his COW, and shouted
out "You may as well say, while you are
about il, that she is a most gentle creature,
entirely free from vice, and a great eater"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
The Public Schools.

The session Of the Charles Town Graded
School will begin on
Monday. SspteaJe, IL. 1898.
On the first day Of the session all pupils will
be enrolled. No charge will be made in any
Of the grs des for pupils from Charlrs Town
District, or any Of the sub-districis Of Charles
Town District. and pupils from other districts
will bring their transfer
Il is impossible b estimate the disadvantage
Of late entrance and irregular attendance IL
Is hoped that parents will cooperate with the
teachers in helping pupils maintain good po-
sition in their grades. Parents are therefore
urged 10 remember that success depends upon
prompt entrances and regular attendance. and
also that interruption Of study By absence -
always Injurious. Very snail pupils viii NOS
be retained ax hour per day.
By order of the School Board
WRIGHT DENNY.
Aug -. ls91 Principal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

The pictorial papers aud those that illus
traie by cartoon or otherwise, are picturing
our distinguished congressman aud fellow
citizen, Hon. VIM. L. Wilson. Good bad
and Indifferent give a recognizable repre-
sentation Of him, but none Of them picture
him as "b0rn with a silver spoon in his
moath" To-day he is giving more atten-
ton 70 the ways and means Of supporting
the government at the least expense % the
people than any other one man Do public
life. An men DO mo-. agree With him In bis
methods, but honest men who know him
well give him credit ior honesty Of purpose
and abe courage of Dis convictions. aud
in these attribute. De- psriakes 81 tho char
acterislics Of Grover Cleveland who has
implicit confidence IN him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
Country Board.

A few boarders will be taken at Wheat
land" farm-on Charles Town and Berryyile
turnpike, miles from the former and from
the latter place. The house is commodious
and the lawn Of several acres is shaded by fine
old trees. Excellent water and table supplied
with the best meats the markets afford. and
vegetables fresh from the home gardens. For
terms apply to Mrs. S. H. BIGINB0THAM'
P.O. Charles Town, JEFF. Co, W. Va.
Or Wheatland, JEFF. Co., w. Va.
Tttlu % 1902
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

The Plasy for September embraces among
les contents much Of interest both at home
and abroad Considerable attention is paid
20 missionary doings. and stories Illustrative
Of The Importance Of the work appear. L
is an exemplary number throughout. is
stories. character sketches. American Lit
eraiure Paper. Is well a. H. other well.
known features, helping % sustain the high
order Of This popular young folks magazine
Cor weekday and sunday reading Il is
sl0Q year DO cents a number ID 10th
roP Company, Publishers, Boston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

A few days ago, as one Of c. o. Luther's
BOYS was drawing water from faucet in the
kitchen, something resembling a root of fine
wire came through the faucet. It was about
eight inches long and about one-sixteenth
of an inch in thickness, being thicker in
the center and tspering to both ends When
first caught it was alive and moved around
briskly Mr.. Luther put it into bottle
filled with water but il lay dormant and,
apparently, lifeless. Some persons say 1t
is what is called a hOrsehair snake The
theory is this. BY putting hair just taken
from horses tail into water, it will come
to life and move about Others claim there
is no life in horsehair, although it may
move about. Whatever it may be it was
certainly alive and not a pleasant thing to
have in water we are using every day
J0insi0irn Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
Music Lessons.

Madam and Miss Bertha Ruhl will resume
their class in Vocal and instrumental Music
Sept 18th, $685. at their residence on the cor
ner of Samuel and Liberty streets and any
one wishing Vocal or instrumental Lessons
will save time and money by taking from them.
They will teach Vocal in class and special, and
instruments as follows Piano, Organ, Violin,
Guitar and Banjo. Also Sight Reading The
DRY and Harmony. Terms moderate.
Sept g. 1893
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

Supper, eaten in recumbent position,
was the principal Roman meal-ETchaRgs.
Il is not IN American to assume recum-
bent position after dinner. In fact 1t Is the
thing TO do, if you can afford it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

Ba5yland for September has a charming
frontispiece, Blowing Bubbles" "Thro'
the Farmyard Gate" tells pretty story
about the Wise Pigeons. Then there is a
story about Ethel, and something about
Babykins, who does such droll things, and
a dainty story in verse, besides pretty pic
lures and rhymes enough to interest and
please Baby and Mamma until the next
Ba5ylaad comes. The price is 90 cents
year, 5 cents a copy. D. Lothrop Company,
Publishers, Boston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

A Cincinnati telegram says an Avondale
electric car from Eden Park, crowded with
passengers, became manageable at z
o'clock Sunday evening on the grade mile
long that descends into the city. Il dashed
down the hill, swayiug to and fro, until it
reached the intersection Of Hunt street and
Broadway, where it left the track, and
smashing a telegraph pole. plunged into the
saloon Of George Schmit, at No. S5l Broad
way. Not one Of the forty-fye persons in
the car escaped injury Two were killed,
six fatally wounded and twenty-three seri-
ously injured.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

The travelling dress commended for a
September bride is study in brown. 1t is
made of camel's- hair of a reddish cedar
brown tint, the waist a coat with full basque
back, the fronts opening on a close-ftting
vest of biscuit.colored cloth, or else of ben
galine crossed with rows Of cedar-brown
velvet The mutton-leg sleeves are banded
with velvet on the close lower part, aud are
Of medium size, and dropping at the top
The gored short skirt falls in g0det curves
at the back, and is without trimming other
than many rows Of stitching about the foot.
A round hat Of brown rice straw or CT
French felt has the upturned front faced
with brown velvet, and is trimmed with
loops and tersaie Of velvet holding soft
feathers that point backward on each side
Of the crown. To complete this suit for
cool days English tailors make a cavalry
cape with two secret pockets, the shape sim
liar to the golf cape with straps holding it
securely 10 the waist This is Of soft velvet
ike vicuna ribbed across. or else of mix
iures Of rough threads, or Of Scotch goods
in broke checks uper's Basar.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
Charles Town Male Academy

Corps Of Instructors.
DR.. r. X. MEADE. Prin.
Nh g. X. X. WARNER. Assistant
The ensuing session Of the Charles IOF.
Academy begins SEPT n, iso3. Experience
Instructors. The latest methods and bet teii
books. Scientific work IN all department.
The primary will have the same raiEsiat.ins
attention a. the more advanced. FOR OsA'
logue apply 20 NJ. Cleon Moore. Charlie. ipHn.
Dn. r. X. MEADE Pm
Ana. !. fs93-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

or Little Men and Women for September
opens with dainty frontispiece, "At the
Pasture Bars" ane continues with bright
bit of verse, and capital number of "a
Little Columbian Grandpapa," which is "a
day to be remembered" at the Worlds Fair.
The physiological series,-an especially in
teresting and instructive set of articles
and other stories, poems and rhymes, offer
an array of reading that will cheer many q
boys and girls heart, and make school
time and play time all the brighter and bet
ter. The price is 800 year, 10 cents a
number. D. Lothrop Company, Publish
ers, Boston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
To the Public.

The undersigned offers bis services 70 the
public in the Removal Of Stumps. Blaslng'
&c. Has had large experience, will do iaiin'
full work and exact only reasonable prices.-
Stumps removed at 10 cents each, II the com,
bustble material is supplied otherwise "
cents per stump will be charged, and no charge
If satisfaction IS not given in the removal o.
stumps or rock.
PATRICK MACKIS.
Charlie Town, jeff Co, W. va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
Feb. %, 1892.
Notice to Taxpayers.


The undersigned or one of his deputies will
be at the following places in the County OF
Jefferson, to receive Taxes due for the year
1893, at which time Discount OF y per cent.
will be made on all Taxes for said year 1898,
if paid in full
Charles Town, Monday and Tuesday, 0cto-
Der and 3.
Shenandoah Junction, Wednesday and
Thursday, October and 5.
Daley's, Friday and Saturday, Octobers6
and Z.
Ieetown, Friday and Saturday, October 6
and7.
Kearneysville, Monday and T iesday octo-
Der 0 and 10.
Middleway, Wednesday and Thursday, oc-
tober and S.
shepherdstown, Wednesday and Thursday,
October 4 and s.
Molers X-Roads, Monday and Tuesday, Oc-
tober 8 and 10.
Dufiields, Friday and Saturday, October 10
and IA.
Summit Point, Monday and Tuesday, octo-
Der and 10.
Ripon, Monday and Tuesday, october l0
and II.
Kabetown, Wednesday and Thursday octo-
Der Is and 10.
Halltown, Wednesday and Thursday, Octo-
Der 4 and 5.
Harper's Ferry, Friday aud Saturday, Octo-
Der IL and IA.
Rakerton, Wednesday and Thursday, Octo-
Der IL and u.
J. GARLAND HURST,
Aug. 80. 1s0S-4t. Sheriff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

The fact that mills and factories are be-
ing started everywhere indicates that ma
terial ruin will be STAYED of for awhile
Washington Nsics
Especially if they be saw mills and bar
rel factories
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

The Union armies were accused Of good
deal Of vandalism during the war. Some
Of the guilty ones Of that day survived to
show their hands at indianapolis this week
during the annual encampment Of the G.
Ar. Its said they erased the Mexican
war dates from he Soldiers monument Of
that city.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

If we would all agree, people and papers
alike, not to say a word for two weeks about
the panic or the scarcity Of money, there
would be very little Of either panic or
scarcity leit at the end Of that time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
Deafness cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Deafness, aud that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inhamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inAanIed yoI have a rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inAamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness caused by catarrhl
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Ra-SOld by Druggists, 75c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

There'll not be much delay in passing the
silver repeal bin through the Senate if SEN
a.or Voorhees, knows himself-and he thinks
he does
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
Ne,rsy Notes.

Judge J. d. Armstrong, OF Hampshire
county, died on Monday night
The Irish home rule bill passed the Bit
ish House of Commons Friday by major
ity of "a.
Labor Day was celebrated throughout
the United States on Monday by labor or
CARNATIONS.
DIR. Thatcher Graves, the alleged murder
err of Mrs. Barnaby, committed suicide IN
the county Jail at Denver, Col.
Bishop A. W. Wilson dedicated two
Southern Methodist churches in Anne
Arundel county, Nd, on Sunday last.
The G. A. R. is now having its annual
encampmeut at Indianapolis, Indiana. Inc
grand parade was composed of $4,000.
A missionary reports that Emin Pasha
was beheaded by an Arab chief and his
body thrown to the Manyemas and by them
eaten.
Mrs. Lucy Hooper, widely known as q
newspaper correspondent, died in Paris last
week. By her request her remains were
cremated aud inferred in Paris.
Major Campbell Brown, owner of the ia
nous Ewell farm, near Columbia, Tenn,
one of the best. known and most public
spirited citizens of the State, committed
suicide at Grand Rapids, Mich, by shoot
ing himself.
The Queen Consort of Siam owns won
derfully beautiful thimble. 1t is shaped
like lotus and made of solid gold studded
with diamonds. The gems are so cleverly
arranged that they form the lady's name
and the date of her birth and marriage.
If you are the least bit nervous about
canned goods soak them-peas, Holsters
anything-an hour in iced water before
heating them. This will remove any tinny
taste that will be noticed in them, and
take away the least shade of reproach that
may cling to that best friend of The
busy housekeeper-th canned article.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06
For Sale-At a Great Bargain.

All the woodworking machinery in the
Mcknight Sash Factory, in part as follows
IS horse power engine, Frick q Co.
80 boiler,
saw mill, 26-ft. carriage, "
And q other valuable machines, shafing and
pulleys, such as are used in sash factories. j
have no use for them and will sell cheap IN
lots and on terms TO suit. All in running or
der and many are in frst-class condition
Printed list on application. Correspondents
solicited.
Aug. 2, 1893. GEO. ii. HAGLbl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

The President has returned TO Washing
ton, apparently 10 excellent physical con-
dition in spite Of the rumors to the contra
~, and displaying his usual capacity for
hard work MAY he continue to be the
most vigorous Of Democrats, in health and
character, for years to come.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

Last week the storm destroyed the gas
and electric light works in Charleston, South
Carolina, and candles were used by those
who could obtain them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

The old Confederates at the Pikesyille
Md Home expect to have grand time
on the 18th of September 1t has been pro-
posed bv the Confederate Society of Mary
land. which has charge Of the programme,
to make this the grandest ever held at the
Home. The orator of the day will be J..
Mortimer Kilgour, Esq, Of Leesburg. Va.
Genl T. L. Rosser, Col. E. V. White and
other distinguished men will be present
Among other attractions there will be a
tournament, fireworks, illumination, bonn
bardmeut of Fort McHenry then will
come the GROWING Of the Queen Of Love
and Beauty aud maids Of honor. A ball
will close the festivities. No charge for en-
trance. Passengers taking the Western
Maryland R R. stop at SudbroOk, a quarter
of mile distant from the Home.
Winchester, Berryville aud Shepherds
town papers copy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-06

Hon. Holly c. Armstrong has been ap-
pointed chief Of the stamp division Of the
internal revenue department at Washington,
"a position he occupied with honor to him
self and fidelity TO the government under
the former Cleveland administration.