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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
4 Dilemma.

A man told me the other day that he was
in lot of trouble. His story goes to show
very plainly that man of brains won't try
to dance attendance on more than one girl
at time.
"You see, it was like this" said he. Il
have two girl friends. They are both very
chummy, aud I seldom see either of them
alone. One time we three were chatting to-
gether, when one of the girls burst out with
why don't you raise mustache, Harry ?
1t will be very becoming Then the other
girl said that she knew I'd look like a fright
with a mustache So after a while they
got into a regular quarrel, and the outcome
of it all was that one said she'd never speak
10 me If didn't raise a mustache and the
other one said she'd haze me if did. And
there l was thought I'd grow a mus
tache aud then go aud see the girl that said
it would be becoming, bnt now I've forgot
ten which girl it was and so think I'll have
to drop the acquaintance of both to keep
from getting into riot. It's all l can do to
manage one girl, anyway, and III never
again attempt to look after two"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

with its subject consistently and as thor
oughly as existing conditions permit
"To provide against temporary deiicien,
cy which may exist before the business Oh
the country adjusts itself to the new tarln
schedules the committee has wisely embrace
ed in their plan a few additional internal
revenue taxes, including a small tax upon
incomes derived from certain corporate IN
vestments. These new assessments are not
only absolutely just and easily borne but
they have the further merit of being such as
can be RENTED without unfavorable busl-
ness disturbances whenever the necessity OF
their imposition no longer exists"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

Governor MacCorkle has addressed let
ter to Mr.. NJ. V. Richards, land and immi-
grant agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road, in which he says: "Your letter of No
vember 10 at hand inclosing statement that
Swiss Consul Schomberg had reported that
good land titles could not be obtained in
West Virginia and that the whole State was
under cloud, etc. This statement is utter
" unjust. | wish to state in my professional
capacity as lawyer, technically familiar
with West Virginia land titles, as we'll as
in my public position as governor of the
State, that land titles are as good here as in
any State in the Union. The States mar
vellous increase in commercial product and
prosperity and the great and growing in
crease in the prices Of its coal and timber
lands is a sufficient answer to the statement
that there is cloud upon the State" The
governor says there is no doubt about some
people having purchased bad titles in West
Virginia, but he says this was because they
did not exercise ordinary business precau-
tions. 81 have yet to find" says the gov
ernornor, "and challenge single instance
of any purchaser getting bad title in this
State when Ne had exercised reasonable pru-
dence, purchased from reputable persons
and had h'i title examined by a competent
person."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
Holt.lav Goods at Haplev,s.

All the novelties in gents furnishings
from handkerchief TO an overcost, umbrel.
la, satchel aud trunk Rubber clothing and
rubber boots aud shoes at very low prices
A bit OF real winter has been here and will
soon return to stay Are you and your
family prepared We have three floors
groaning under the weight of thousands of
dollars worth Of seasonable clothing-hats,
shoes and underwear We wish to divide
with all our friends and also with the strang-
er. We want all to experience the pleasure
of wearing our fashionable goods. Stop at
Hagley's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

The Charleston Gazette ventures TO pre-
dict that Hon. w. l.. Wilson will enjoy a
long stretch of private life as consequence
of the free-coal clause of the tariff bill that
is called by his name If the Democrats of
this district allow faithful and brilliant
representative to be retired for obeying their
instructions it will be great surprise t. u.s.
As for the Gazette, 1t will have better success
than it deserves if the people of its own
congressional district approve its kicking
and adopt its views. 1t need not expect to
carry the whole State outside of the party
lines
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
Bnrnaru sunday.

Thanksgiving beggars are common enough
in our time. but not all kinds ofThanksgiv-
ing beggars. One kind who, in the old
DAYS. tramped from house to house in the
bounteous seasons, showing his haggard face
and pleading eyes in the doorway of many a
New England kitchen fragrant with spices
and steamy with the cooking of dainties, has
gone never to return.
He did not beg for cold vituals or little
something for Thanksgiving" He was not
wholly a Thanksgiving beggar, for he might
appear at any season; but he came most
often in the late autumn, judging perhaps
that he stood better chance of being listen
ed to and aided when the farmers summer
work was over, aud the time of plenty, fes-
tiyity and good feeding.
He was the man who begged money for
the release of captives taken by the Barbary
pirates, and held for ransom in Algiers.
He had a piteous tale to tell of father,
brother or son captured and enslaved, toiling
in the blazing sun of that tropic region, i'll
used beaten and exhausted, waiting aud
longing for the rescue which could not come
until some given sum was raised and ship
ped to his cruel master
Too often this tale was true. Often also il
was false, for it won so ready response in
cash aud sympathy that impostors took ii
up, and it became as regular stock.in-t trade
of professional beggars and tramps, as the
sick wife and five small children we hear
them whine about to day.
When news came to a seaport town that a
vessel had been taken mailing from their
port, word would be sent to the minister,
who would proclaim from the pulpit next
Sunday the facts, and would ask the people
to contribute for the ransom of captives, or
the help of those who were friendless in a
strange land.
The congregation, many of them neigh
bors and friends of the unfortunate men,
would respond as generously as they could
afford.
Yet many were the captiyes taken and so
steady was the demand for ransom money,
that in some places a special day was set
apart for a collection for the benefit of Al
gerine prisoners, without regard to the in
formation of recent captures. This day was
usually the Sunday before Thanksgiving,
and the local name for it was Barbary Sum
day.
There are old people still living who can
remember these collections, and the pathet-
ic stories told by the ransomed and rescued
captives on their return.
A curious memento of the deep impress
sion made at the time upon the minds of the
good people at home by the prisoners ac-
count of the dreary deserts whence they
were redeemed is the number of New Eng
land townships in which some forlorn SUBJ
urb, squalid acre or halfsavage squatter
settlement is known as Algiers
Not every Algiers has remained in the con-
dition which earned it that appellation, but
the name when it was bestowed implied ig-
narance, desolation, barbarity. There have
been times in the history of more than one
American Algiers when the small boys of
happier surrounding regions regarded it as
permissible amusement to throw stones at
an Algerine since nothing worthy of respect
could be expected to come from Agiers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
ESySold by druggists, 75c.

Congressman Wilson was reported by
Tuesdays dispatches as being quite ILL.,
We hope nothing serious may result from
the distinguished gentlemans sickness, as he
is Just now regarded as one of the main
stays of the republic. This grand young
statesman, and spotless patriot is to-day the
idol of the poor and oppressed from ocean
to ocean, and the new tariff bill which is
mainly the product of his own genius will
place his name high up on the roll of the
benefactors of his race. The future is big
with promises for West Yirginia's gallant
young Democratic statesman.--Me Noun
tdineer.
1t was mistake about Congressman
Wilson being ILL., He may have shown
some signs of fatigue a few days ago, but
an all-wise Providence preserves his health
and vouchsafes him strength for marvel
lous amount of work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

An instance of Jenny June's ready wit is
told by an amused bystander, who over
heard this conversation A young woman
was introduced to Mrs Croly as sister of
So-and so, the artist" Instantly the ex-
clamatiou followed al should have known
the relationship, my dear, by the resem-
blance. Why, it is positively startling. [
never saw two faces more exactly alike In
contour and''- "But, Mrs. Croly," inter-
rupted the girl in q meek, small voice, II
am only his sister-in-law." (which makes
it all the more remarkable" continued the
other without the least embarrassment or
hesitation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
TRUSTEES SALE
PERSONAL PROP'TH.

BY virtue of Deed Of Trust executed TO
David Howell. Trustee, By John p Bowers and
May F. Bowers his wife, dated July q, 1898,
and recorded in the Clerks Office of the Coun.
ty Court Of Jefferson County, in Deed Book
rs, folio 81, to secure payment Of certain notes
amounting to s205.00 and payable two months
from its date. and payable to +. G. Batter
and default having been made in the payment
thereof, and being required TO do 50 by the
holder of said note, will, on the
18th day ef December, 1893,
at IL O'Clock A. m, at the front door Of the
Court-Ho Of said county OF Jefferson, West
Va, proceed to sell to the highest bidder I'll e
property conveyed by said Deed Of Trust viz I:
One Horse, Brown Wagon and Bed, Log
Frames. Hay Ladder, Double Set OF
Harness, 2 Log Chains
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums under 5000
Cash on sums Of Ten Dollars and over q
credit Of 30 days will be given. Negotiable
note and good security required.
DAVID HOWELL,
Dec. 6. 1893. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
500 REGARD. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
10 learn that there is at least one dread
fu disease that science has been able to
cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh.-
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh, being constitutional disease, re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting d.
rectIy upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the foun-
datiou of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work
The proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it tails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials. Ad-
dress
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
RSyaSold by druggists. 75c
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
NeWsy Notes.

Professor Tyndall, the famous English
scientist, is dead
Baltimore had sS6O,0OO fire Saturday.
The loss is covered by insurance.
The voters of Berkeley Springs at recent
election declared in favor of an issue of
$4,000 of bonds for water works.
In the Supreme Court of Appeals on
Wednesday last writ of error was granted
in the case of the State VS.. Vernon Aler.
The right of women to vote at all elections
in Colorado has been proclaimed by the
governor as the result of the recent election.
A Lowell man who owns 80 tenements says
that he will not turn out any respectable
tenant this winter because he cannot pay
the rent.
The tannery at Romney, owned and OPP
Grated by the United States Leather Com
pany, burned to the ground Thursday night
Loss $4,000, fully covered by insurance.
Gov. Thomas G. Jones, of Alabama, has
decided not to oppose the re. election of
United States Senator Morgan, and the SEN
ator will probably be returned without op-
position.
Mr.. Henry S. Swayne, formerly of Col
umbus, Ohio, son of the late JUS
tice Noah H. Swayne of the Supreme Court
of the United States, died at Bloomington,
Illinois, on the 25th of November.
The committee to wait on the President
and notify him that the two houses of Con-
gress were in session and ready to hear from
him was composed of Senators Mcpherson
and Sherman, and Representatives w. L.
Wilson, Cultivate and Burrows.
The Chicago Democrats nominated John
P. Hopkins for mayor to succeed Carter Fl.
Harrison, who was assassinated October %.
Mr.. Hopkins led the fight against Mayor
Harrison last spring. The Republicans
nominated George B. Swift for mayor.
Major Holmes Conrad, of Virginia, assist
ant United States Attorney General, has
been promoted He now has charge of the
governments cases before the United States
Supreme Court, and not of those before the
Court of Claims, which were formerly en-
trusted to him.
An exchange says: According to Edward
Eggleston it was the cookery of the middle
ages that led to the discovery of America.
"The rage at that time for spices for flavor
ing purposes" said the doctor in lecture
in Baltimore the other day, "sent the Port.
uguese south to their discoveries in Africa
and sent Columbus in quest of India"
Fire was discovered Saturday in one of
the vaults in the sub-treasury in Cincinnati.
| All the pension checks that had been paid
for years, numbered checks for the internal
revenue department and lighthouse inspect
ors were destroyed. In the vault beneath
the one which was burned was over 81 ,000,-
900 in gold, silver and paper money. The
loss will be about 81 900.
The remains of ex.Gov. John j. Jacob
were taken 70 Romney from Wheeling and
we're inferred in Indian Mound Cemetery
where his parents were buried. The Epis-
copal rector being away from home, Rev.
Mr.. Birmingham, of Wheeling, conducted
the funeral services in the dwelling formerly
owned by the governor when resident of
that place. and which is now in possession
of friend of the family, Dr. Robert Daley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
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 a view of making a big stake.
But ! have decided now to give my custom
ers the benefit of the bargains, and will sell
lhem At ist years prices. | have LIST, 2ud
and 3r qualities. None will be sold ct
who Just for the benefit of my re-
all ners. Gro. H. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

fire occurred at Staunton last week in
the frame barracks of Kable Military School.
1t originated from upsetting lamp. Two
of the cadets, Mackey and Starke, were
rendered unconscious by the smoke, and
Cadet Slratton, of Dallas, Tex, was badly
burned about the face. The boys lost some
of their clothing. Loss on building light
and covered BY insurance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
Bous, School suits.

Well make Rome howl. We have placed
on sale the following lots 200 boys nobby
double breasted suits, ages 4 to II twenty
styles; will wear like iron. Our prices 81
to So worth from g to S. per suit.
Perfect mountains of children's clothing
running down as low as 75c. per suit, and
as high as S. per suit. Bring the little tots
around, aud if we can't rig them from head
to toe for much less cash than all Others our
name isn't
WV. KAHN. Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

A crank from Vermont went to the Capt.
toll and insisted on being sworn in asa sec
ond. class Senator" The old gentleman
made the mistake Of not aiming high enough
The second class is about full butif he had
sspired to be a hrst-class Senator he might
have found a few vacancies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

Prof. John R. Proctor, ex State Geologist
of Kentucky, has been appointed Civil Ser
vice Commissioner, to succeed Gen. Geo. d
johnson, Of Louisiana, whose failure to gel
along tremendously with the two other mem
bers Of the Board made his removal neces-
sary, in the President opinion, for the
good Of the service"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

The Virginia legislature meets to-day
There is great interest in the contest between
Gen. Fit1 Lee and Mr.. Thos. S. Martin for the
senatorship. The friends Of each profess to
be confident Of his success.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

The Washington correspondent OF the
Alexandria Gazstte referring to the opening
Of Congress on Monday last says; Mr..
Wilson, Of West Virginia who is, by virtue
Of bis position as chairman Of the ways and
means committee, the leader Of the House,
received a welcome that partoOk almost OF
the nature Of a reception"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

Mr.. J. J. Van Allen, Of Rhode Island,
whose appointment as ambassador 10 Italy
was 30 severely criticised, has declined the
ONCE, unwilling to run the risk Of disered-
iting in the minds Of a considerable number
Of people his party or the administration
He denies that he has at any time consider
ed his contribution 10 the campaign fund
which was not his FIRST and probably viii
got be bis last-as creating any obligation
% biz Fhatever. The President. replying
in APeVoEsi letter, declares that he did not
select Mr. Van Alsp without satisfying
himself As to his fitness for tie place, and
urges him to reconsider his declination-
.Thieh, however, he refuses 10 do.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

Mr.. Van Aliens letter declining the post
Of ambassador to Italy shows that the Pres
ident knew what he was doing, notwith-
ing the jeers Of Republicans and the lamen-
tations of mugwumPs, when he made the
appointment; and that Van Allen is not, as
he has been represented, either an ass or an
Anglomanisc but patriotic aud intelligent
citizen and a good Democrat, who would
have made worthy representative Of this
eovernment at Rome.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

Ex-Governor E. Willis Wilson expresses
the opinion that free coal provided for IN
the new tariff will no. injure the coal inter
esls Of West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
1894.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

Hayper's Weekly is beyond all question the
leading journal in America, in It's splendid IL
tributors, and in its vast army OF readers. In
special lines II draws on the highest order OF
talent, the men best fitted by position and
training TO treat the leading topics Of the day.
In fiction, the most popular story writers con-
tribute to its columns. Superb drawings by
the foremost artists illustrate its special articles
its stories, and every notable event Of public
interest it contains portraits Of the distin-
guished men and women who are making the
given 70 the Army and Navy, Amateur Sport,
aud Music and Drama, by distinguished ex.
perts. in a word, Hdrpcr's Weekly combines
the news features Of the daily paper and the
artistic and literary qualities Of the magazine
with the solid critical character OF the review.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

The Hampshire Revie'O says that the PEG
pie waited patiently while the extra ses-
sion Was monkeyed away" Our recollec-
ton is that the Revielg did what il could to
encourage the "mOnkeyiug" and harshly
criticised the Democrats who did their best
to put an end to it, The fact that our val
ued contemporary was so busily engaged in
this way may account for its failure to OBJ
serve the unmislakable signs Of impatience
on the part of the people
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

At the caucus of Republican Senators
held Monday, the prevailing sentiment
seemed to be against putting any obstacles
in the way Of the execution Of the Demo-
cratic programme. Now, if Democratic
Senators will not persist in carrying debate
beyond reasonable limits, and will hasten
a. much as possible the processes Of the
pOnderOus body 10 which they belong, all
will be we'll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

Every coal operator and railroad official
in this State is opposed to the putting OF
coal on the free iist-FairuloRt Iadcr.
Every protected interest in the country Is
opposed to the repeal or reduction of the
duty on its special product The Wilson
bill differs from the Mckinley law in that
it was not drawn up according to the dicta-
ton of manufacturers or operators but in
the interest Of sll the people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

Senator Camden is quoted as follows: If
West Virginia is obliged to accept free coal
then will insist that when We remove the
duty from coal Canada shall at the same time
take of the duty she now imposes and admit
our coal free TO her markets. This will be a
fair and satisfactory arrangement Senator
Faulkner is Of like mind. We understand.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

A company has been organized at Gin
cinnaii with a capital stock of $1,000, 900
for the purpose Of developing some 10000
acres Of coal and timber lands on the Gau-
ley river, this State. Il must be that the gen
tlsmen engaged in this enterprise haven't
heard Of the deadly Wilson bill. with it,
clauses specially framed for the purpose Of
destroying the coal aud lumber industries
Of West Virginia, haven't heard Of it thro'
the Republican papers Of the State at any
rate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

We are indebted 10 several Of our Rcpub-
lican contemporaries for the information
that Hon VIM. L. Wilson will not be elect
ed 10 Congress again. This is bad news if
true, but we will not ask our readers to
adopt resolutions Of respect 70 Mr. Wilson's
political memory until we get further de-
tails Fact is this mournful sort Of whis-
fling is the way our friends on the other
side have been keeping uP their spirits in
of years for the past decade. When we
hear it, we know they're particularly deep
in the woods
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06
1894.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

Hdsper's Bdsar is journal for the home
1t gives the fullest and latest information
about Fashions; aud its numerous illustra-
tons, Paris designs, and pattern-sheet supple.
ments are indispensable alike to the home and
dress-maker and the professional modiste. No
expense is spared TO make its artistic attractive
ness of the highest order. Its bright stories,
amusing comedies. and thoughtful essays sat
isfy all tastes and its last page Is famous as
budget of wit and humor In its weekly issues
everything is included which is Of interest 70
women. The serials for 1894 will be written
by William Black and Walter Bcsant. Short
stories will be written by Mary Il. wilkins,
Maria Louise Pool, Ruth McEnry Stuart Ma
rion Harland, and others. Outdoor Sports
and Indoor Games, Social Entertainment
Embroidery, and other interesting topics will
receive constant attention. A new series Is
promised of Coffee and Repartee."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-12-06

Those who advocate placing coal on the
free list do so 10 encourage aud protect the
manufacturer Of the north Charleston Ga
seffs
Assuredly any encouragement that can
be given to manufacturers in any part Of
the country, in this period Of depression, BY
repeating bad or unnecessary legislation
and removing bindrances. is right aud prep
er. According to the plan Of the Wilson
tariff bill, this encouragement" is to be &C
companied BY a substantial reduction Of the
tariff on the manufactured goods-and this
will vastly encourage aud protect" the
consumers Of those necessary articles.