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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
Ne,c Process of seasoning Lumber.

Messrs. McRae * Co., of Ottawa, arr
developing a new industry in Canadian
lumber. They have secured the control
of German patent for the treatment Of
beech and birch woods. Mr.. McRae,
speaking on the matter said "The greaI
objection hitherto held against these woods
Is the fact that they are very difficult 10
season, and even when they have been
seasoned fully forty per cent. Is defective.
By the new process the sap IS sweated ouI
of the boards by being placed, in a green
state. in steam chambers for twelve days
after which il is put into the drying
chamber for two or three days, according
to thickness, and then by chemical ap
plication the wood is stained throughout
a rich walnut color. The process ha'
been tried on a large scale in Germany
for the pas eighteen months, and has
proved such a success that experts ac
knowledge that wood SO treated is supe
rior to walnut and the owners there write
that they are quite unable to supply the
demand. No country in the world ha'
such forests Of beech aud birch as Cana
da, and The discovery of this process viii
M dnu BIT greatly enhance their value
A trial kiln has been built in Ottawi
and the first parcel turned out last week
is so satisfactory that works for the treat
ment of twenty-five car loads MONTH,
will be erected there Immediately. anc
arrangements made for the erection o
two other plants. one in Western Canada
and the other in the Province OF Que
bee. 1t is probable that the bulk of th'
first seasons output will be shipped Il
England, where the wood is we'll knowr
and can be readily sold on pro6tabl
basis. - Toronto Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
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5a-No advertisement 20 be considered by
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ties.
as-Au advertisement not marked on the
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- REGULAR ADvERrI5EMESrs.-I ayOiO
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nual advertisers il is proper TO state distinctly
that their privilege only extends to their i'm
mediate business. Real Estate. Legal or other
advertisements sent by them 70 be an addition
al charge. and no variation.
EFObituary notices Of more than FIVE lines
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JOB WORK.-Posters Sale Bills, Circulars,
Car IS, etc, executed promptly, neatly and At
far prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
Starting a Baiky Horse.


empty express wagon baked at the cor
ner of Twenty-sixth street and Broadway
the other day and for three-quarters of
an hour successfully resisted every at
tempt to make him move on. The driver
belabcred him with a whip, tugged at
the reius and yelled, but to no purpose.
Then a crowd gathered and began 10
give advice freely. One man seized the
horse by the ears, another grasped the
bride and began to pull, while two or
three others braced themselves against
the animals hindquarters and tried to
push him forward. The creature didn't
move foot. One wise fellow blinded
the horse with the drivers coat, after
which he declared the animal would
move right along, but the plan was a
dismal failure. Another insisted that II
plug of tobacco were forced into the
creatures mouth he would be all right,
saving which he thrust big piece OF
navy twist, between the horses jaws
The stubborn beast shook the dose out ol
his mouth and remained immovable.-
Meanwhile the crowd continued to grow
and every newcomer had a plan of his
own for solving the problem, which by
this time had effectually stopped the
movement of vehicles in Broadway fol-
two or three blocks in either direclion.-
The horse was apparently there to stay
The driver was in despair. The four or
five policemen who had been drawn to
the scene bv the gathering crowd looked
sheepish and puzzled. A lady who had
watched the scene from the window OF
ueighboring cafe, fiually turned to th'
gentleman who was accompanying hel
and said "Go and start that horse
These men never can do it. They don
understand. How shall you do it Sim
ply take halter, walk up to the horse
quietly and hitch it to his bit ring. Take
the other end in your hand, speak to hin
gently but firmly, and lead him away.
The gentleman went out and borrowed
hitching strap from hackman, and the
crowd jeered him as he approached the
baking horse. He attached the strap t(
the bit ring as directed, patted the ami
NAL kindly on the neck and took tue enc
of the halter in his hand. With a wore
of command he started to lead the way
and the horse followed as promptly anc
obediently as if that were exactly wha
he had been waiting for all the while
The crowd stood back in wonderment anC
admiration. Some of the superstition
ones declared that the animal had beer
hypnotized.
There is no trick about it, explained
the little woman laughingly to her frieud
as the gentleman rejoined the party il
The cafe. "With all those halfwitieC
men fooling around him the horse proba
bly felt that he knew as much as the!
did. What he needed was neither beat
ing nor yelling, but tie presence of
master. To horse as to other animal
the hitching strap, rope or chain is th
token Of his own subjection. The sight 0
it will subdue him when all other mean
have failed. Horses are a good deal lik'
some men-you may lead them easily
but you can't drive them. '-Ne'c YorJ
Herald.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
In few hours he was worth $4,000

Neghbor see YOU not the signal
In that loved ones cheek
Heed you not that constant hacking,
While the form grows weak
O. delay not. or this dear one
Soon deaths own will be.
You can save her by the use of
Pierce's g. NJ. d.
In other words, get the Golden Medical
Discovery" and rescue this member of :ou'
family from consumption, which threaten
her. It has saved thousands. According
10 the doctors il has wrought miracles, for u
has cured those whom they pronounced IN
curable, except by a miracle. IL Is trul,
wonderful remedy. For all bronchial
throat and lung diseases, weak lungs, spit
ting Of blood and kindred ailments, it Is .
sovereign remedy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27

It's composed Of the purest Norwegian Cod
Liver oil, combined with the HypOph oSphites
of Lime and Soda, and is freely prescribed by
the Medical Faculty throughout this COun-
try and In Europe.
Prof @ y. Wood, University Pennsylvania.
saws :-"C "Cod-Liver Oil far exceeds all other
remedies on the treatment Of Pulmonary Con-
sumption
Prof Churchill. Of Paris. says When
used in time. every patient may be cured of
Pulmonary Consumption by the uSe OF tIypo-
phosphites.
DR.. S. IT, Hudnall, of Virginia says -
find Ca",u Emulsion particularly adapted to
t.il-ta culldren. and in Consumption and
Chronic Bronchitis 10 seems TO be the great de-
sideratum."
DR.. S. G. Gleaves, Ex-Prcsident Virginia
Medical Association, says II believe Camm 5
Emulsion is the best preparation known for
pulmonary diseases"
Dr. C F Mason, West Virginia says
with children, Camm's Emulsion is the best
preparation have ever used
Or. +. Z. Bibby PontatOc, Miss. says -
"Camms Emulsion is the best combination
for Consumption with which / am acquain-
ted"
Dr. /. r. Bratton. Yorkville 5. c.. says
Decided and satisfactory results must follow
the use Of Camm's Emulsion
Rev II. H. HaweS, of Farmville, Va, says
IL lived on Camms Emulsion for three
months, and am almost prepared to say owe
my life 90 IT,
Mrs. j. c. Dabney. Lynchburg, Va, says -
Until / tried Camm's Emulsion ! failed to
and any preparation of COd-LiYer Oil my stOm-
ach would retain, taken in the smallest guam
tity."
The above are few Of the hundreds Of testi-
monials We have Of the superiority Of Camm's
Emulsion over all similar preparations sold.
Il is manufactured of the best materials and
with great care. and is universally popular
wherever known For sale by Druggists eve
rywhere
Camm's Emulsion retails at One Dollar.
E.A CRAIGHILL & CO,
Wholesale Druggists, Manufacturers and Pro-
prietorS.
2. o. Lock Drawer 622. Lynchburg, Va.
Dec q, 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27

OFFERS to the people Of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIREcToRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port, J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. h.
T. Lewis r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker S. w. Washington, II. L. Snyder
Charles p. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, E. G. W. Herr, isaac H. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL.............. ......... President.
H. b. DAVENP0RT,.......... ......... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMIrTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
h. T.. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, S. w. Washington.
Local Ts.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harpers Ferry-Chas. E. Trail; Shepherds
town.. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washng-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27

Special train from Harper's Ferry and
points east will arrive at Chicago afternoon
of next day.
For more detailed information apply to
G. L. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Winchester, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27

Miuistey-So you don't believe the story
about the loaves and fishes Bobby?
Bobby-N-no sir.
Minister-My little boy believes IT.
Bobby-Yes. but your little boy has been
going to Sunday school longer than |. lies
had more practice in those things than I
hare.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
Witch Is the Tickle Ser.

Do men who sit up in lordly disdain
and talk about woman's fckleness in the
matter of styles realize that they don't
know what they are saying? Not one Of
hem has ever seen picture Of a woman
Of any period whose draperies were not
more or less like the draperies Of to-day.
Skirts have varied in width, but there
have always been skirts; sleeves have
been enormous or scant. but there have
always been some sort of draperies over
the arms. Bodies have been tight or
loose, but there have always been bodices.
On the other hand, mems fashions have
changed in a marked degree from time
10 time. Caesar's wife, for instance,
would not feel so hope!essly out Of place
in modern drawing. us Caesar himself
would Queen Elizabeth would have
much more in common with her sister Of
1893 than her doubleied and cloaked
Knight, Sir Walter Raleigh. Priscilla
would not be half so ridiculous 10 COM
pany Of nineteenth century damsels ds
her trusty John Alden among niReteenth
century youths.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27

When Baby W sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she wa j. Child. she criei for castoria.
When she became ,riss she cluHs to Castoria.
When she had Children. she gavethem Castoria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27

A farmer entered telegraph Office IN
Central New York and sent this message
10 woman ia Canada
"wiI you be my wife, Please answer
at once BY telegraph"
Then he sat down and waited. No an
sxer came. He waited until late in the
evening, still no answer. Early the next
morning he came in again, and was hand
ell a dispatch--an affirmative reply
The operator expressed his sympathy.
"Twas little rough to keep you 50
l,ng in suspense"
"Loek here. young feller." said the
farmer, "TIl stand all the suspense. A
woman thaL'll hold back her answer TO
proposal Of marriage all day, so as to send
it by night rates, is jest the economical
woman tha. I've been a.waitiu' for?'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
cheer. | help. strengthen. | aid,
| gladden. the heart Of man and maid,


lhIIU tIII EIN '7~FE77' TT 7''''''-o
Thus spoke one Of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. They are pills that speak for
themselves Very small. very nice to take,
produce no nausea or gripping, yet are most
eiIectual in all cases of constipation, bilious
or sick headach or deranged liver. Only
25 cents a vial. at druggists. perfect vest
nocket medicine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27

A gentleman presented lace collar TO
the object of bic alteration, and, in jocu-
lar way, said DO not let any one else
rumple it." mo. dear" said the lady, Il
siIl take it Off"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
J. Engle
B d Gibson.
GIBSON & ENGLE,
ATrORNETS ArLAH

Ciarlest0ca. jefferson C0,mty IVES, Fpgi,ia.
Practice In the Courts Of Jefferson and ad-
.o.uing counties, in the Supreme Court Of
West Virginia and in the United States Dis
.rc, Court az Martinsburg. Notary Public in
Office.
Oice in Lawyers Row, ON George street
Jan fgu0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
Hats RemOrGted.

Mrs Fannie Fleming is prepared to renovate
gentlemenS silk OF felt hats promptly and at
moderate rates. Call at her residence, east side
Of Charles street south of Congress.
May 3, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
KENNEDY
ATLAW.
- MOORE,
TFORNEF ATLAW,
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

Ciulssi0ien, Jefferson Comfy West Virginia,
san undertake cases jointly in the Courts Of
both Of said Counties.
Nav IL 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
FORREST W. BROWN,
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

Ciglesto,ea, jefferson County, West Pugilia
Attends to cases iR the different Courts Of West
Virginia and Maryland. Attention given TO
Pensions and all classes Of Claims against the
U. s. Government.
Es- Special attention TO Collections.
Jan. 10. 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
rnR nYspEIssIA.

-digesti0n. and StotrBch disorders. ia-c
If20.s-. $ IRcN ~ Ei,s-
81 des.srS keep i. Sl4cs boz ~of,ps r. z
lra.fe fG1yS and erSssc1 rs1 l. TTsrr--.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27


LIST oT xruuEna cuHES Fncrs
I-Fevers, Congestons Iniammations. .23
2-Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Collie. rs
3-Teeth.Lg; Cole. CRYING, Wakeiulness 20
4-Dinrrhea, Of Children or Adults. I'd
5-Dysentery, Gripping, Bilious Colic.... 20
6-ChOlera MOrbus, Vomiting ........ 20
z-COughs, Colds bronchitis. ............ .25
S-Neuralgia, Toothache Faceache.... rs
Q-Hen dRches, Sick Headache Vertigo. .25
IO-Dyspepsia, Biliousness. Constipation .29
1I-Sappressed or Painful Periods. 20
12-Whites, Too Profuse Periods 20
I3-Croup, Laryngitis, Hoarseness.... .2J
I4-Salt Rheum, Eryspelas. Eruptions. .25
I5-Rheumatism. or Rheumatic Pains. 20
I6-Mnlarin, Chilis. Fever and Ague...- I'd
11-Piles, Blind or Bleeding. I'd
1S-Ophthaimy, Sore or Weak Eyes. 20
I0-Catarrh, Influenza, Cold In the HEAD I'd
90-WhoOping COugh.................... I'd
2l-Asthma, Oppressed Breathing. ....... .25
22-Ear Discharges Impaired Hearing .25
23-Scrofula. Enlarged Glands, swelling .25
24-Gcneral Debility, Physical Weakness %
25-Dropsy, and scanty secretions. -. I'd
26-SeR-Sickness, Sickness from Riding 10
29-Sorc Mouth, OF Canker. .............. 10
3O-Criuary Weakness, Wetting Bed. 10
31-Painful Periods. .......... 10
34-Diphtherin, liberated Sore Throat. .25
35-ChrOnic COngestions Eruptions. .25
EXTRA NUMBERS:
2S-NervOus Debility, Seminal Weak
ness. or Involuntary Discharges. ....., %
32-Diseases Of the Heart. Palpitation 90
33-Epilepsy, Spasms, ST vitus' Dance. Il. 90
sod By Druggists OF sent postpaid receipt Os price
Ba HuarurErs MASuAL 1ls pace ssiLEp FEEE.
HUnPHRgYs NED. CO., III Ais william ST., New Tort.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
THE MILD POWER CURES.
HUI M PH r EYS'

Dr. Humphreys' Specifies are scientifically and
Carefully prepared Remedies, used Tor years IN
private practice and for over thirty years BY the
people with entire success. Every single Specinc
4 st,ecial cure for the disease named.
They cure without drugging, purging or reducing
Remedies OF the World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL
Formerly POrter's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
Porter Factory" which IN days gone oy en-
loved almost a national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the un-
designed.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated
Orders for Cloths Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
WM. Il. J0BE.
Post Ofice-Wheatland, Jeh- Co. W. Va
March IS 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27
Barber Shop.

HagerstOwn Flour. in sacks and barrels. for
sale bv REED, LONG & MANNING.
Carload of Bran and Shorts just received and
for sale bv REED. LONG & MANNING.
Fodder Twine for sale by
REED. LONG & MANNING.
Hard and Soft Coal Of all kinds for sale by
REED, LONG & MANNING.
Oats.-Will have a car Of Prime White Oats
from the west in a few DAYS.
REED, LONG & MANNING.
Glover Seed for sale by
REED. LONG & MANNING.
Oct l9. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-09-27

Sold By Druggists, sent postpaid on receipt q prlee
Ba HuNPuEETs MASrAL lH rages s,iLEo FEEE.
HunPHRYYgNFD. CO., III Ais william ST., New YOrt.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-09-19
Mines and Mining.

Mexico has $50 mines, worked by
100000 men.
Coal mines were begun in Penn
sylvania in 1884.
Some of the Australian gold veins
are 130 feet thick.
There are copper mines in every
country in Europe.
Gold was discovered in the Ural
mountains in 1745.
The first oil company was formed
in New York in 1854.
There are now gold mines in every
country in Europe.
There are gold washings in almost
every part of Idaho.
The great Nevada silver mines
were opened in 1859.
The tin production OF the world in
1891 was 69,963 tons.
Spain is one of the principal copper
producing countries.
The worlds coal mines produced
in 1889 4S5, 900, 900.
The British mineralogical society
was established in 1900.
The British government school of
mines was opened in 1861.
Gold in paying qualities was dis
covered in California in 1849.
In every ton of sea water there is
about one grain OF pure gold.
The annual production OF gold and
silver is about 5000, 900, 900.
The United States produces 35 per
cent of all the lead in the world.
Great Britain, Australia and Java
are the three leading tin countries.
Italy has AZ 900 miners. The
marble quarries employ 10000 more.
The first iron mines in the United
States were opened in Virginia in
1858.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-09-19
Congressional Proceedings.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-Stewart of
Nevada introduced an amendment to
the repeal bill authorizing the presi-
dent to invite the governments Of
Mexico, Central and South America,
Hayti and San Domingo to join the
United States in a conference at
Washington, four months after the
passage of the act, to secure the adop-
tion of common silver dollar of not
less than 359.9l grains, nor more than
3S3.l3 grains, of pure silver to be
issued by each government to be a
legal tender for all commercial tran
sactions between all citizens OF all the
American states; and that the find
ings of the delegates shall be binding
on the governments which sent them,
and on an agreement being reached
the governments represented shall
open the mints to the unlimited coin
age of silver for the benefit of de-
positors.
Peffer's resolution of inquiry,
whether legislation was necessary to
prevent the interruption of interstate
trains by robbers, was taken up, and
was still under consideration when
the senate adjourned to take part in
the centennial ceremonies.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-09-19
Stub Ends of Thoughts.

A thought never dies.
The rose never tries to wear the
livery of the lily.
We may fill our lives with music ii
we know what chords to touch.
Cupid is scarcely to be believed on
oath.
Matrimony is naturalization.
Riches have wings that flap the
other way only.
Let us talk only OF what we have
done, and think of what we will do.
Yesterday is much farther away
than tomorrow.
What the girl thinks she will do,
the woman seldom does.
Old age thinks backwards. Detroit
Free Press.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-09-19
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
tile value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
atlye; effectually cleansing the system
dspelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
ascept any substitute if offered.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1893-09-19
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used by millions of mothers for their chill
dren while teething. If disturbed at night
and broken of your res. by sick child suf.
fering and crying with pain of cutting teeth
send at once and get bottle of "Mrs. Wins.
lows Soothing Syrup" for children teething.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer imme-
diately. Depend upon it, mothers, there is
no mistake about it. 1t cures diarrhpa,
regulates the stomach and bowels. cures
wind collie, softens the gums and reduces
Inflammation, and gives tone and energy to
the whole system, "Mrs. Wins.ow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" for children teething is pleasant
to the taste and is the prescription of one OF
the Oldest and best female physicians and
nurses in the United States. Price twenty
1--WE cents bottle. Sold by all druggists
throughout the world. Be sure and ask for
MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP"
100 xyft tv