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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
Literary Notes.

The New York Evangelist announces the
result of the vote recently taken among the
Presbyterian Sunday-schools Of the country
to determine the "best 100 books for a Sun.
day.school library" General Lew Wal
lace's Ben-Hur leads, appearing upon nine
ty-one per cent. of the lists, while The
Prince of India is number forty-five. John
Halifax, Gentleman, by Miss Mulock, stands
in the twelfth place, snd the same authors
A Noble Life is number forty-six. Among
Charles @. Collins numerous works The
Story of Liberty is preferred. 1t falls well
with tue century mark, while the others do
not As might have been expected, works
of fiction are most popular Poetry, biog-
raphy, history, and moral philosophy find
but little place; but the character of fiction
is notably high, both as regards its literary
merit and its moral tone. Only fifteen of
the one hundred volumes were written by
men, The authors of eighty five per cent,
of the books most in request for Presbyte-
rian Sunday school libraries in this country
are women.
In Harper's Bazar for August 18th there
are shown charming white muslin gown
from Worth, and-a new departure-some
very distinguished and beautiful costumes
for elderly ladies. Summer is so nearly
over that hints on demi- season tolettes are in
order, and the novelties in hats and bonnets
for the early autumn are indicated in New
York Fashions. Among the contributions
to this number are strong short story by
Virginia Van dc Water, entitled "Of Her
Own Household" and sketch "Ephpha.
tha" by Margaret Sutton Briscoe.
An important editorial article in Harper's
Weekly for August 18th treats of the histo-
ry of the Sugar Trust The information
conveyed in this article was obtained from
"inside sources, and many interesting fea-
lures and surprising features are for the first
time brought to light.
The current number of Harper's Young
People contains, besides the fifth instalment
of Ruth McEnery Slusrt's charming STORY
of Babette," instructive articles on "Bows
and Bow shooting" and Weather Hints to
Young Sailors" thrilling tale of gener-
al's Marrow Escape in Havana Harbor,"
and many delightful short stories and poems.
The centennial of William Cullen Bry-
ants birth, November 8, 1874 is being COM
memorated at places which owe their pesent
distinction to a few descriptive lines, per-
haps, in the poets writings, or to their re-
lation with some passage in his life. The
story of his first important poem, which is
also sometimes referred to as the first inn
portant American poem, will be told in the
September number Harper's Magazine by
Rev. John White Chadwick, of Brooklyn,
whose summer home is near the house in
which "rhanatopsis" was written.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

The Charleston Nail is greatly troubled
BECAUSE the third district congressional con-
yentiou did not rass resolutions endorsing
the administra ~ of Gov. MacCorkle. 1t
probably would have been well had the con-
yention done so, but we see nothing very
serious or significant in the omission. Gov.
MacCorkle's administration is to be COM
mended as every one knows, and no inuendo
thrown at the party by the Mail for the
above reason will have any efect.-Ne,C Do
minion. 1t appears the Republican con.
gressional convention Of tie third district
did not endorse the editor of the Mail, who
had aspirations for seat in Congress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

It will be matter of qualification to many
Of our people to know that Monongalia
boy, f. r. Stewart, son of 5. C. Stewart,
Of this county, stands fret in the class Of
'96 in the United States military academy
at West Point. We were recently shown
the official register Of the officers and cadets
of that institution. Fifty-four were gradu-
ated in June. The class Of '95 has 80 men,
bers and is headed by Edward II. Schulz,
of West Virginia also. The class Of '96 has
IS members and is led by Edwin r. Stew
art, of this county, to whom we refer es-
peciaIly.- lorgantoten Ner Dominion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
Summer Vacation Tours.

The Baltimore and Ohio r. r. Co. now has
ON sale at all its offices east Of the Ohio river
full line Of tourist excursion tickets to all
the lake, mountain and seashore resorts in the
Eastern and Northern States and in Canada
These tickets are valid for return journey till
October 31st. Before deciding upon your sum-
mer outing, it would be well to consult the 3.
& o. Book Of Routes and Rates for Summer
Tours" All B. & o. Ticket Agents at pr.nci-
pal points have them, and they will be sent
postpaid upon receipt Of ten cents by Chas. U.
scull, General Pass. Agent, B. & O. Z. b. BAL
timore Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
The Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.
R.A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Office Gibson Building, Court-House yard,
CharlestOwn.

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.
DIBEcfoBs-Jos. Trapnell Henry B. Dayen-
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 H. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, E. G. W. Herr, Isaac II. Strider.
JOS. ......... President.
H. B. DAVENPORT. ............ Treasurer.
Executive CoMMIrTEE-J. G. Hurst VIM.
II. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac 81. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, 5. w. Washington.
Local AGENTS .-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. E. Trail; Shepherds
town S. Fleming; Charlesfovn-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
"What q Country -

Comedian William F. Hoey hss just en-
countered disiinctively ingenious British
er The comedian formed his acquaintance
during the Lucania's last incoming voyage,
and the morning after the steamers arrival
at New York the two breakfasted together.
81 guess I'll run out to see Harry after
breakfast" said the guest.
Harry ?" queried the comedian, softly.
"Yes, my brother" explained the Eng
lishman. ''I've two here. Harry lives in
San Francisco and Charlie in Chicago"
"But you'll be back for dinner?" face
tiously quizzed Hoey.
The Britisher took him seriously. "Sure,
for dinner, if not for lunch" he answered.
And, accompanied by the actor now thor
oughly alive to the humor of the incident,
he found himself few minutes later in the
line of ticket buyers in the Grand Central
Station.
can excursion ticket to San Francisco,
stopping at Chicago station on return" he
ordered.
The ticket agent put a quarter of mile
of pasteboard under his stamp, pounded it
for minute or more, thrust it before the
explorer, and expectantly awaited payment.
"When does the train go?" asked the
Euglishman.
an ten minutes" was the answer.
Chow much is it?"
Zone hundred and thirty eight dollars
and fifty cents"
"What?" the Englishman gasped. How
far is it?
"Three thousand miles"
"Old Hoss" was right behind to catch the
falling form, and, as he guided the half
fainting Englishman back to the cab, where
he snuggled helplessly in corner, the sim
gle exclamation escaped "What a coun-
try r-N J. Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

Three little maids from school are we.
Free from pains of all description
But once we were sick as sick could be-
Cured by the "Fayorite Prescription
1t is q certain panacea
For all the ills of womanhood,
Try bottle with good cheer;
We kaolV that it will do yon good.
DR.. r. n. Pierce Dear Sir-My daugh'
ter has been sick all her life, and the Older
she grew, the worse she was until she wa;
the picture of death; the physicians could
not do her any good. heard of your "Fa
worite Prescription for women, and gave
her three bottles, and now she is perfectly
healthy girl. Have recommended it to
great many sufferers from "female com
plants" and it has cured them. / think i
is the greatest medicine in the world, and
have never found anything to compare will
it. Mrs. NJ. j. LLOYD.
WEssoN, Copiah Co, Miss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

When a woman is unmarried she is called.
Miss. When she is married she is called
Mrs. A man, whatever be his state. is call
ed Mr.. Why should there not be some spec
ial designation for married men ?" Master"
has been suggested as an easy and not too
gieat a change from Mr.. for the designation
of married man. Thus Mr.. Brown, after
turning from the altar, would be Master
Brown. This, however, is objected to on
the ground that little boys are called master
by servants and teachers aud the intimation
would be that man by marrying has en-
tered his second childhood. BY using the
Latin dominus, as in the Portuguese, and
call Mr.. Brown Dr. Brown the designation
would be properly made. Another sugges-
ton is that before a man marries the sylla-
BILE "App be attached his to name. Thus Mr.
Ap Brown, son Of Brown would on marry
ing become Mr.. Brown himself. Whether
or not these suggestions be adopted it is
true that there is necessity for some such
distinctive appelation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
A WONDERFUL Picture Of the Noon.

NM. Puiseux aud Lowrey, photogra piers
to the Paris observatory, have afforded the
Academy of Sciences the clearest view that
body ever had of the moon. This was done
by means of photographs of the moons sur
face, done in sections which fit into each
other like the different parts of a map
When the component parts are placed to-
gether they form q circular image, having a
diameter of l meter so centimeters. There
is, besides, negative on 6 ASS of wonderful
perfection, and having a diameter of 80
ceutimeters. The latter bears examination
with maguifying glass of high power
The images on it are Of astonishing delicacy
and clearness. Tue space Of millimeter,
or the thousanth part of a meter represents
an area of 600 meters. Were there towns,
forests, rivers, they would be perceptible.-
1t is possible to measure the height of lunar
mountains from the shadows which they cast
on plains Gentle undulations of ground
are continued for hundreds of kilometers
ascending into mountains as if on a symmet
ricsl plain. peculiarly of the lunar land
scape is the great number of circus-shapeC
valleys of vast depth and great regularit!
of formation. Many Of the valleys seen
like chinks in the mountains, and are sinu
Gus, but differ in aspect from those Of thi
planet, which are beds for water courses
The Puiseux and Lowey photographs con
firm the theory that the moons surface wa
modelled under conditions widely differing
from those which gave the earth its pyesen
| re1ief
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

In the minds of some of the "pratical pol
itics" tribe the possession of liberal educa-
ton is disqualification for public Office,
and many who ought to know better are in
the habit of saying that college professors
are not qualified to deal with the practical
affairs of government. Hence the author
of the House tariff bill, in their opinion,
doesn't know anything about political econ
omy.
All this, however, in Mr. Wilson's case
is, as the lawyers say, "aliunde." Mr. Will
son has not been a college professor for
more than a quarter of a century. He is a
lawyer, and has been engaged in the prac-
tice of law for twenty-five years or more
After that he became professor of Latin in
the Columbian University at Washington,
and so supported himself while studying
law.
As soon as the Republican government of
West Virginia was overthrown and the test
oaths, which disqualified almost every ma.
tive lawyer in the State, were done away
with, Mr.. Wilson resigned his professorship,
entered the bar and continued the practice Of
his profession in West Virginia to the pres
ent time. During all this period be took an
active interest in public affairs, having been
delegate to Democratic national conyen-
ton and a presidential elector. For few
months in 1888 he was president Of the
University Of West Virginia. He re-
signed that position to 60 to Congress, and
he has been there ever since, now more than
eleven years. Twenty-Five years at the bar
and eleven years in Congress is quite suiii-
cient to give well educated man some in
sight into public affairs. A man who de-
pends solely on his experience in cunning
and mock-wisdom for his reputation foT
craftsmanship might live hundred years
and yet not know any more about political
economy than be did when he first took W
the trade of poltics.-BaltimOre Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

No better evidence of the appreciation Of
Representative Wilson by his constituents,
those who know him as private citizens as
we'll as statesman, can be found than in the
demand made for his denomination by the
Democrats of Jefferson county-the more
than two thousand who participated in
the primaries voting for him and none
against m.-HarJord (Nd.) AdrOca'e.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
To Owners of Stock.

All owners Of Horses, Cows, Hogs, Goats
or other live stock within the Corporation OF
Charles Town are hereby notified TO keep the
same from roaming at large within the cor,
poratc limits. as the law in regard thereto Will
be strictly enforced. ,,,,,-
June 20 1884. Mayor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

Sounds can be heard over water to great
er distance than on land because the smooth
surface of the water offers less impediment
to the passage of the air vibrations. On calm
days the booming Of artillery at sea has
been heard for go miles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

The Alexandria Gazette remarks: "Sec-
retary Carlisle, who is well informed and
not prejudiced, says that the Senate bill
is the best tariff measure the country has
had for many years, and Mr.. MandersOn, a
Republican. stated in the Senate last Satur-
day, that it was the only bill that could
have passed that body, and that even it
would have failed if the Senate had got an
other shot at it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
Hats Renovated.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renoyate
gentlemen's silk OF felt hats promptly and at
moderate rates. Call at her residence, east side
of Charles street, south of Congress.
Nav q 1898
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

L.owdemilk's Washington Book Chronicle
tells an amusing story of the late Judge Ira
Perler, who was such an honest lawyer that
he would not enlist in case unless he be-
lieved his clients cause was just At one
time a sharper tried to retain him, and was
smoothing over his crooked conduct as well
as he knew how, when the Judge astonished
him by exclaiming: 81 think you have act
ed like an Internal scoundrel, sir" SIS there
any charge for that opinion ?" "Yes, sir, So"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
Just Received.

have Just received a nice supply of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden
Easter Dyes, -four colors for cents.
W. S. MERCHANT.
April Is, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
r C. GREEN
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

Ciqrle,,oun J,5asoa County, Wed Fpginia,
VIII practice in the Courts Of Jefferson, Berke-
sg a3d Morgan counties, IN the United SteteS
District Court at Martinsburg, and IN the 81
lreme Court of Appeals OF West virginia
special attention 20 the collection OF CLAIMS
and prompt remittances OF the same.
Office opposite Courthouse.
AM 800
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
Frank Beckvith
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
Ice Cream.

Tie Dee Cream Parl0rs Of the undersigned
nos open for the season. Ice Cream seif
% lg ,le saucer OF sold i,y MEASURE, ana iaiA-
s or parties supplied on short notice;
Noy lO 1>9f HENRY DUNN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
Bells.

Once in Switzerland | stopped at the lit.
tie village of Burglen, right on the very
spot where William Tell lived. flor am one
to believe his story with all my heart, aud
keep the spirit of it in the world, just as |
would keep the spirit Of Santa Claus for the
children, in spite Of all that is said against
it. Well, every morning and evening, right
by my window, rang the "matin" and "ves-
per" bells, calling the villagers to their sim
pie service, and they came, many with tools
in their hands to leave them at the door,
barefooted, to enter aud kneel in prayer be-
fore going to their daily labor. The bell is
called the "Angelus" in that country, and
if you once heard it as l have, you would
love and cherish all its associations. Let
me tell you one little story of the curfew.
In an English village bride stole forth,
Ginevra- like, on her wedding day, to hide
in the furze, but, becoming frightened, tried
to find her way back, and took the wrong
path she was soon lost, and heavy snow
storm coming with the darkness, the girl
became terrified with visions Of robbers and
dangers in every form, when suddenly
through the dismal gloom came the sound
of the dear old curfew, sweet and low
Guided by it to her home, she fell upon her
knees in gratitude. When she died she be-
queathed not only chime of bells to the
church of her little village, but money to
keep up the custom always Of ringing the
curfew.-Home and Country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
See the Worlds Fair for Fifreen Cents.

See the Worlds Fdfr Tor fUteeh CehtS'
Upon receipt of your address and fifteen
cents in postage stamps we will mail you
prepaid our SOUVENIR OF THE WORLDS
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION; the regular price
is Fifty cents, but rs we want you to,haye
one, we make the price nominal. You will
find it work of art and thing to be
priced 1t contains full page views Of the
great buildings, with descriptions of same.
and is executed in highest style of art. If
not satisfied with it, after you get it, we
will refund the stamps and let you keep
the book. Address
HE. BUCKLEN & Co., Chicago, III.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
For Sale

N.ui0w-sashes blinds. doors etc, 0i the
c-1 Methodist Church Apply at this ONCE.
June 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
ArrORNEY ATLAW,

Cimlesi0rn Jefferson C0.nhy, West I"gu'a'
Wiu undertake cases Jointly in the Courts Of
both Of said Counties.
May H. 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
STRICTLY CASH BUSINESS.
W.F.&T.P.LIPPITT
FERTILIZERS.

We offer to Farmers generally our Fertilizers
for Fall Crops.
SHENANDOAH
the old formula, too we'll known to need de-
scriptiou.
SPECIAL HOME MIXTURE
for Wheat, a No 1 article, drilling perfectly
which the reports of the W. Va, Agricultural
Department show TO be Of greater commercial
value than any sold al near same price and of
same grade Relative commercial value of our
special mixture $3.50. Two other brands
largely sold are rated at S2l.16 and S20.5S. We
buy our ammOniatcs in the West, direct from
slaughter houses, our chemicals from import
erS, which enables us to sell for lesS-only one
profit 20 make. We also offer
PURE GROUND RAW BONE,
PURE GROUND STEAMED BONE,
DISSOLVED ANIMAL BONE
dry and in fine drilling condition.
KANT AND DISSOLVED SOUTH CARO-
LIMA, &c. &C.
We are prepared to furnish any private mix
lures desired, promptly and of best materials.
Factory az Eagle Works, \. & W r. L. Goods
delivered at any depot.
Aug. @ 1898. w. F. IT. P. LIPPITT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
ATTORNEY ATLAW.
VIM L. Wilson
4 KENNEDY
ATTORNET AT Law,

Ctu'a.o,rl,, Jefferson Co'e,iy Vest FEgi'ia,
W..l prac,ice in Jefferson and adjoining Coun-
ues
Office in Northern end Of Lawyers Row.
september %, lS73-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29
THE MILD POWER CURES
VET rim AIRY

CURES Feyers. COngestions. Inflammation.
A.A. spinal Meningitis, Milk Fever.
Ii. B.-Strains, Lamcness, Rheumatism
c. C.-Distempcr, Nasal Discharges.
ID. D.-BOts or Grubs, Worms.
Z. E.-COughS, HeRves, Pneumonia.
f. F.-Colic or Gripes, Bellyachc.
C. G.-NIiscarriage, HemOrrhages.
H.H.-UrinRry and Kidney Diseases.
/. 1. .-Eruptive Diseases, Mango.
]. K.-Diseascs Gf Digestion.
Stable Case, with Specifies, Manual,
Vet. Cure Oh and Medicator, $500
Price, Single Bottle (over 90 dosesl 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-08-29

- MOORE
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-06-01
A RETRACTION.

Mr.. A. r. Pau, who is one of the
attorneys for the prosecution in the
Conway case, takes exception to the
first paragraph in the account of the
trial in the last evenings FREE PRESS,
and more particularly to this SEN
lance: 'Of all the attorneys engaged
upon the case, only Attorney General
Childs and Lorin Cray have been thus
far exempt from charges of one kind
or the other, but fortunately the most
if not all, of these charges are sus-
ceptible Of explanation" This was
penned with no intention of conveying
the construction which Mr.. Pau places
upon it. What we referred to was
the statement of the witness Empey
that he had borrowed S. of Mr.. Pfau. "
There were and are no charges against
Mr. Pau, and SO much of the said arti-
Gle as refers to him is cheerfully re-
tracted. We much regret having said
anything upon which so unfortunate
a miSconstruction could be placed.
Mr.. Pfau's connection with the case
thus far has been able and adj
vantageouS to the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-06-01
Who Will be Senator?

The political caldron is on the fire
and the contents are simmering and
bubbling merrily. In the ears of each
partisan, according to his preference,
the simmer Of the caldron sings diff
ferent song. Will it be Nelson? Will
it be Washburn? Will it be Sabin? or
will it be dark horse? Whoever it is.
the people can be trusted to make a
wise selection and the result will not
lessen the travel over the Duluth
Short Line, which is the peoples popu-
lar route to and from ST. Paul, Min
neapolis, Duluth, West Superior,
Saltwater, Taylor's Falls and other
important Northwestern points, it's
fast and splendidly equipped trains
making close connections at the finest
of terminals with trains running in
all directions and forming a direct
route to the famous gold fields of the
Rainy FAKE district. Always take the
Duluth Short Line, if you want COM
fort, speed and enjoyment. Informal
tion, circulars, maps, ETC., cheerfully
furnished upon application by ticket
agents, or may be had by addressing
w. A. Russell, General Passenger
Agent, st. Paul, MINI.