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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
4 Shepherdstoirn Hero.

Col. Henry Kyd Douglas contributes a
short sketch to the July number of the Gen.
tury Magazine, the hero of which is WELL
known resident of Shepherdstown. The
article, which We reprint below, is in con-
frmation of the views of Mark Twain's
character, Pudd'nh Wilson, who says,
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of
fear-not absence of fear :"
If Mark Twain had been a soldier him.
self, and had felt that mortal chill which
strikes fellow when the bullets begin TO
whistle and his comrades begin TO fall on
right and left, he couldn't know more about
it.
When, in 1861, | went into Company b.
I'd Virginia Regiment, Stonewall Brigade,
as private, and was marched to Harper's
Ferry, one of my fellow privates was John
P E, of the same company. He
was plain, hard working young carpenter,
aud day or two before had married pref
ty young wife. Jackson's brigade never
had much play or rest, aud when the first
battle came they were in it, and so on to
Appomattox. John P was not one of
those rare heroes who didn't know what
fear was" He knew it very well, but al.
ways met it face to face. He said he was
always scared to death" in battle, but he
had curious way of showing it. When
the battle was Joined, and blood and ruin
were everywhere, then, wherever the front
rank of danger and fighting was in his reg
iment, there was John P, with shaking
legs, pale face, and tears running down his
cheeks, ready to advance with the first and
staying with the last that retreated. Then
and there, without shout or boast, firing
steadily, he did his duty until the last shot
had been fred. When picket duty demand.
ed special reliability he was sent He might
have moaned inwardly, but he never tried
TO escape. Once II was captain them, when
he was complaining Of bis own cowArdice,
| said to him IF you are half as afraid in
battle as you say you are, how can you keep
from running away ] couldn't"
"Why, captain" he replied. do you
think ia disgrace that little wife | left at
home for half dozen such 'or'nary' lives
as miner"
"Well, John, il all Of General Lees army
we're such towards as you are, we'd capture
Washington and end the war this cam
paign," was all that could answer.
John p and his wife survived the
war, and they have hOuseful of children.
He is Just as faithful and trustworthy in
peace as he was in war, leading quiet and
respected life. When | think Of his con-
stitutional iufirmity, and of the sense of
duty and manly courage which conquered
it, ! feel that no brayer man ever
Fought with Stonewall Jackson,
In the old Stonewall brigade.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
Communicated.
BALTIMORE, July ., IS.

BALTIMORE, July 0, 1894.
Ea. Free Pres: Please allow me to in-
form the readers Of your paper that arrange
ments have been made for campmeeting at
Luray, Va, September 1st to llth. twill.
doubtless, be great meeting and gathering.
All people Of all creeds, or Of none at all,
are invited. Those who wish to camp will
please.write to Mr. J. b. Hudson, Luray,
Va. Tents will be rented for 500 during
the time, or hotel accommodations can be
had if preferred. The meetings will be con-
Quoted by myself, with the assistance OF
able ministers Of the gospel.
Very truly, II. N. WHARroS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
Presbyterian Day at In,cood Park

will be inaugurated Thursday, August 2nd,
orable one, which will mark an era Of good
will, good-felowship and closer knowledge
Of each other as individuals and churches OF
this great denomination in this sec ion Of the
country. The question Of having such day
originated with the Gerardstown church,
which will have charge thereof but adjacent
churches have cordially endorsed the project
and will be fully represented upon the occa-
sion. The people Of the various congregations
will thus be brought into more friendly social
relations and enthused to more united, con
certed and Jealous work for the cause Of the
Church
The various committees having in charge
the program for the day are actively at work
making such arrangements as will render the
first Presbyterian Day at Inwood Park one OF
rare enjoyment and profit TO all.
Eminent speakers will be present to address
the people on appropriate subjects.
A trained choir Of fifty voices will render
special music of high grade.
Dinner will be served at low rate.
Mr.. II. A. Riddle, Gen. Pass. Ag't, {. V. X.
r., has arranged that on the Presbyterian Day
at Inwood Park, August 2nd, special train
shall be run leaving Winchester at 9i5 a. m.
and returning, arrive at Winchester at $50 p.
m. This train will thus connect with the
morning train going south and the evening
train going north on the b. & o. X. r., and
will be run for the accommodation Of persons
along the line Of that road between Winches-
ter and Harpers Ferry. -Go0'ist0ca Tine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
JAS. w. STRlDER,
Secretary.

"This seems strange, I'll admit, said the
second mate of a coastwise steamer, "but it
is true. was mate on board sailing yes
sci plying between New York and Rio
The day before ne sailed on one occasion we
noticed a school of minnows swimming
about the kitchen porthole, from which the
cook threw out slops and scraps. The fish
remained with US dey by day. We were 60
days making Rio and, would you believe it,
the fish had grown from minnows to 10
and II Founders when we at last threw an
chor in Rio harbor. Who's --G | can
prove it."-N. y. Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
POETR u.
LOVES DEToTIOY OF WOMAN.

She's sumptuous figure, all know,
And shows it in carriage and style;
Has a manner that makes the heart glow
Fascination in witcheries smile.
In her yoicings rings melodies sweet,
Harmony dwells on her words;
She's the fountain of neatness complete,
And her wiles true pleasure affords
She's the love of the angels in heaven.
Wears the heart of all goodness, does she
Has soul that is true, and that's given
In trust for the future to me.
| love her yes, madly, love her,
Form, nature and figure are mine,
NV soul breathes enshrined within her.
In her bosom my all resign.
No woman's more truthful than she,
No nature more loving in spirit,
In herself she is matchess to me,
And her loves the gift l inherit.
Loves joys we make grow in ourselves,
It's the undying fire both cherish,
We're the loves of the fauns, fsys and elves,
And ceasng, both natures will perish.
-NarHdnd Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
Plan of County Primary.

Under and subject to the provisions OF
Chapter 81, of the acts of the Legislature
of 1891, the Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Jefferson county, at a meeting
held on July g., 1894, makes this call for
primary election, and adopts the fol-
lowing plan for the government and
conduct of the said Democratic Primary
Election.
First. The Primary Election system
for the election Of County officers is
hereby adopted. This system shall APP
ply to candidates for the House of Dele
gates, Clerk of the Circuit Court. Coun-
ty Commissioners, Superintendent of
Free Schools and delegates to the Con-
gressional, senatorial and District Del
egate Conventions.
Second. The Primary Election shall
be held at each voting precinct in the
county where heretofore held and at the
following new precinct-Molers, and
to be under the management ofthree 90
commissioners, two of whom shall be
the Democratic commissioners appoint
ed by the County Court, aud they to APP
point the third commissioner; the COM
missioners to appoint one or moreclerks.
In the event, said commissioners fail TO
act, the members of the Executive Com
mittee from each precinct shall appoint
competent commissioners to hold said
election. The commissioners and clerks
shall be sworn to correctly aud faithful
ly conduct said election and to protect
it against all fraud aud unfairness.
Third. At the close of the polls the
commissioners shall count ballots, and
record the vote in writing, which each
candidate receives for the office for
which he is a candidate, and the result
shall be certified by the commissioners
as follows:
........ hereby certify that .............
received ~ votes for ......... ..... at
.he Primary Election this day held at
Observation-Disclosures. precinct, in ..........
District
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

The Hampshire Review wants Senator
Camden to come there and make speech.
1t says "He has not been in this county
since he was the regular nominee for Gov
ernor and we predict that he wonld meet
with different treatment at the hands of the
people here now to what he did then" AT
the time referred to Mr. Camden was the
regular Democratic nominee for Governor,
and was opposed by Hon. Jno. J. Jacob,
who was a citizen of Hampshire and ran as
an independent candidate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

Excursionists and yisitars to Washington,
D. C.-The Temple Hotel, Nos. 6O4 and COG
Ninth street, n. W., has been recently re-
modelled and refurnished, and lis regulations
are first. class. 1t is the most central hotel
in the city to all points Of interest and bus
ness. Street cars from all depots pass the
door. Separate dining room for guests Of
the hotel. Room and meals per day, Se to
$3.50. ExceIlent meals in public dining
room, q cents each.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

The Secretary Of War, acting under the
law OF 1883, has just made alloiment' OF
the annual appropriation Of 100000 to
provide arms and equipments for the militia.
The distribution is made on the basis Of the
number Of Representatives each State has
in Congress. OF this Virginia will get slO,-
s5l. and We, Virginia S5,l75.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

A huge hotel, to be named the Aialantis,
is to be built on piles in the Atlantic ocean,
ten miles from the Loug Island shore. The
arm of the law doesn't reach so far, and
there is suspicion that enterprises
and amusements will be carried on there
that wouldn't be encouraged within the
jurisdiction of the State of New York-not
even at Coney Island, or by private arrange
ment with the New York city police. This
is denied however, by the projectors of the
scheme
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

The bet salve in The world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcer, Salt Rheum, Fever
sore. Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corus. and al skin Ernptions and positive
~ cures Pilcs, or 10 pay required. IL Is
ruarantsed - give perfect satisfaction or
mouey refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Brown & Hoof.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

Fishermen in Atlantic county, New Jer-
sey. have discovered that the seventeen year
locusts make an excellent bait for catching
black bass. But just think Of seventeen
years between-opportunities to try the mast
excellent bait
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
The Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
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.
DIRECroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port, J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. II.
T. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, Wm. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, H. L. Snyder
Charles p. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, f. G. W. Herr, Isaac H. Strider
JOS. TRAPNELL.............. ......... President.
H. B. DAVENPORT....... ........... ......... Treasurer.
Executive CoMMITTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
II. t. Lewis Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, S. W. Washington.
Local rs.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley;
Harper's Ferry-Chas. f. Trail Shepherds
town J. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

Economical wives are getting searcer ev-
ery year. There are some married women
who do not save enough in two years TO pay
their husbands bar bills Tor a week o6-
serves the Texas Siftings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
V0RREsT W. BROWN
ATTORNET


Caiao.-.. Jr7ea.a C.ag. West lrga.o.
Wu practice in the Courts Of Jefferson. Bcrke-
er aud Morgan counties. iu the United States
District Court ai MartInshur- and Boz the SUI
r-cme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Special attention to the collection OF claims,
and prompt remittances of the same.
a.lce opposite C9lct-hc-sa.
Aux e. IslI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

The Mckinley law gives the sugar irust
s2O.Oo0,0O0 a year. The Seuste bin com
pels the trust " pay into The treasury ;i5,
900. 900 Of the so, 100000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
Ice Cream.

The Tee Cream Parl0rs Of the undersigned
ore now open for the season Ice Cream sery-
ed by the saucer or sold by measure, and fam
lies OF parties supplied on short notice
May Do. lSQi HENRY DUNN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

Chlrlssioirn. Jegeson C0.ulfy. West Iggi,ia
WIl undertake cases jointly in the Courts Of
5oth of said Counties.
MAY u. 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
Hats RenOrGted.

Mrs Fannie Fleming is prepared to renoyate
gentlemen's silk or felt hats promptly and at
moderate rates. Call at her residence, east side
Of Charles street, south Of Congress.
Nav 5. 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

The Illinois Legislature in 1887 passed
an act the first section of which is as fol-
lows: Whenever any building, Or real or
personal property, except property in tran
sit, shall be destroyed or injured in conse-
quence of any mob or riot composed OF
twelve or more persons, the city, or, if not
in a city, then the county in which such
property was destroyed shall be liable TO an
action by or in behalf of the party whose
property was thus destroyed or injured, for
three-fourths of the damages sustained by
reason thereof
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
Tlro Lires Sared.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction City,
ILL.,. was told bY ber doctors she had Con-
sumption aud that there was no hope for her,
but two bottles of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry completely ured her and she says it saw
ed her life Mr Thos. Eggcrs, l39 Florida
St., San Francisco, suffered from 4 dreadful
cold, approaching Consumption, tried with
out result everything else, then bought one
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery and in
two weeks was cured He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results, of which these
are samples, that prove the wonderful eff
esoy Of this medicine in Coughs and Colds.
Free trial bottles 40 Brown K Hooff7s Drug
Store. Regular size SOC. and Sl00.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
A. W. Mcdonald. Frank Beckwith.
MCDONALD G BECKWITH,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
rank Reckwith

Charles Town. jefferson County, West Va.
VIII practice in the Courts Of Jefferson,
Berkeley and Morgan counties. the T.. S. Dis
-rot Court al Martinsburg and the Court Of
Appeals of West Virginia.
Mar 2 tsq2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

The Sovereign aud Debs remedy, Prescrib-
ed for the Knights Of Labor and all other
indus,rials a. panacea for the Ills that
affiict. does not work like a charm. BY a
strike" that paralyses industries and trade
that rssalis, too, in loss Of per diem and
per noc,em, hard times are not alleTia'ed
or avered.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
Just Received.

have just received 4 nice supply of Catsup
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Haydenl
Easter Dyes,-four colors for cents.
". S. MERCHANT.
April Is. 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
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
pOrate limits. as the law in regard thereto yill
be strictly enforced.
GUSTAV BROWN,
June 20. 1884 Mayor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

The sensible woman goes away from home
for few weeks at least once year. She
needs the relaxation and the family needs
to get rid of her for time to be able to APP
preciate her worth. Seeing new places and
new things brushes up the mental forces and
stimulates the ambitions, all of which have
run down in the humdrum round of house
wfely duties, which are confining and ex-
acting Then, too, many woman who has
gone away from her home thinking it a mar
row life she was living and her horizon cir
cumscribed has come back glad that she
has home to come to and that it is so much
better than some that she has visited. We
get our ideas of values only by comparison
and cheaper our own because we do not
know how rare a thing we possess.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

Lies oien icsl from liitlo ilis
Which might te saved By lilc pills
That l. 10 Say, il you suffer from bilious
ness. constipation, dyspep.ia ~ torpid liVer
use Or. Pisrces Pleasant Pellets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

This story IS told of Alexander Dumas.
1t is we'll known that he could not refuse
reIuest-at least, not often. One day he
gave a man a letter to one of his intimate
friends in Brussels. The friend, a wealthy
merchant, received him as though he had
been Dumas own brother, introduced him
to his circle of acquaintance, placed his sta
BILE at the mans disposal, and did everything
in his power to make life pleasant for Du-
mas friend After the lapse of fourteen
days the man suddenly disappeared and
with him the best horse in the merchants
stable. Six months later the merchant Wis
tied Dumas and thanked him for the kind
of people he recommended to his considera-
ton. "Dear friend, he added, ''your friend
is a shark. He stole the best horse in my
stable" Astonished, Dumas raised his
hands toward heaven and cried, "What?
he stole from you, too?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
For Sale.

MiudoW-sashes blinds. doors. etc, of the
old Methodist Church Apply AZ this otHca.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
ATTORNEY ATLAW,
ATTORNEYS At LAW,
4 EKENNEDY,
ATTORNEY ATLAW.

CiarlssioiVn, Jega5on County Vest FDgu'ia,
Wi.l practice in jefferson and adjoining Coun
ties
Office in Northern end Of Lawyers Row.
september 20. 1S73-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
The Last Laugh.

A young British soldier was conducting
party from the United States over the cita-
del at Quebec. One member Of the party
was a small maid of nine, and to her the
young soldier devoted most of his attention.
She was saucy child, full of enthusiasm,
and blessed with the earnest, aggressive pa
triotism of extreme youth.
"Here," said the soldier, as they stood
before two worn brass cannon, "are two guns
we took from your people at the battle of
Bunker Hill," and he smiled in triumph.
Nonplussed for a moment, the child was
still, then she looked up; :"Come home with
me" she said, softly, "and I'll show you
whole country we took away from your peo-
pie about the same time"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25

A wicked story is told about two partners
who respected each others business ability,
but who hated each cordially. To one Of
them came fairy saying that he could
have any boon he desired, and whatever he
had his partner should have in double por-
ton. Naturally his first wish WAS for a
barrel of money. Gall right" said the
fairy, "but your partner will get two barrels
on that wish" "Stop a little" SAID the
first. Perhaps you'd better not give me
barrel of money. I'd rather you would
make me totally blind in cne eye"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-07-25
: MOORE


CLEQN MOORE
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-07-18
Notice to Secretaries.

Secretaries of all Sunday-schools
within the bounds of the Edgefeld
Baptist Sunday-school Convention
are hereby earnestly requested to
make out statistical reports and
send to the convention at Plum
Branch on or before the 9th day
of July inst. Let the reports en-
body the number of officers and
teachers of each Sunday-school,
number of scholars, average at
tendance, number of church men,
bers, number of con verts, Sundays
open, months open, Sunday.school
papers taken, number of prayer
meetings held, volumes in library,
total amount of money raised,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-07-18
For the ADVERTISER.
Mr.. StallWOrth Declines.

Mr.. EDITOR: see in a late is
sue of your paper that I am an
nounced for seat in the next Leg.
islature. I am profoundly grateful
to my friends for the compliment
tary manner in which they have
presented my name to the voters
of Edgefeld county, and under
different circumstances would
gladly serve the people of my
county in any position they might
see fit to place me. My duty to
my family and a disinclination tc
make a canvass of the county al
this time, cause me to decline
You will, therefore, confer a favor
by Withdrawing my name.
Respectfully,
w. H. STALLwoRTH.
Gaines, S. c., July 18th.