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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, ILL.,, writes
that he had Severe Kidney trouble fol-
many years, with severe pains in his back
and also that his bladder was affected. he
tried many so-called Kidney cures but with
out any good result About year ago he
began use Of Electric Bitters and found re-
lief at once. Electric Bitters is especially
adapted to the cure of all Kidney and Liver
troubles and often gives almost instant re-
lief. One trial will prove our statement
Price only SOC. for large bottle. At Brown
& Hoof's Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
A Quarter Cent,iru Test.

For quarter Of century DIR. Kings
New Discovery has been tested, and the
millions who have received benefit from its
use testify to its wonderful curative powers
in all diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs.
A remedy that has stood the test so long
and that has given so universal satisfaction
is no experiment. Each bottle is positive
ly guaranteed to give relief, or the money
will be refunded. 1t is admitted to be the
most reliable for Coughs and Colds. Trial
bottles Free at Brown Il hoofs Drug Store.
Large size SOC. and S100.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

All the latest in trimmed and untrimmed
hats for ladies and children at Hirschman's.
For shoes don't forget Hirschman's. You
can save money by dealing with them.
Our line of children's clothing for spring
and summer has never been equaled in style,
quality and price. Bring your little ones
to Hrschman's if you want them to be
dressed in style at a very little cost. We
manufacture all our own goods and can save
you 25 per cent. on every purchase.
In our mems department you will find
the very latest produced in fashionable gar
ments. Give us call-look through our
stock, and you will find as we tell you. 20
per cent is saved every time for you. Re-
member Hirschman's is the place to deal.
House-cleaning time is at hand. No doubt
you need mating or carpet or some win
dow shades Remember Hirschman's carry
the largest stock in that line and can save
you money, because our prices are lower
than elsewhere.
For millinery come to Hirschman's. You
can haze bonnet or hat trimmed and get
everything in style, and you won't have to
pay a great deal of money for it.
We have knee pants for boys from years
up to 16 years cheaper than elsewhere
Come to Hirschman's. If you want a nice
fine percale shirt look at our window dis
play. You can't help getting suited in prices
at Hirschman's. We have shoes for little
as we'll as for big people at Hirschman's.
Try pair of II. & S. corsets and you
will never wear any other kind. For sale
at Hirschman's.
For your white shirts come to Hirsch-
mans. We keep the best that can be found
in any size you want.
Don't forget if you need any mating or
carpet call at Hirschman's. They have the
best-lighted room in town to show their
goods.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

DR.. Gambler gave US a case, not long ago
which illustrates much that we see, and
ought to have place in history. Judge
- had body servant-we will call him
Ben-of whom he thought very highly. In
addition to the duties of body servant, there
were few Others with which Ben was COM
misssioned One of these was to pen the
sheep every night. 1t so happened that he
neglected that duty one night, and the next
morning he was greatly Disconnected by the
consequences. After awhile, before his
master was up, he went into the room and
was kicking things around generally
Judge - saw something was wrong, and
so he called ou', Ben, what is the matter ?"
Ben replied, 81 m mad, SIR" "Who are you
mad with ?" "Ild with you, sir" what
are you mad with me for ?" 'Im mad with
you cause l didn't put dem sheep up last
night" You have seen a lot of that sort OF
mad people mad at other folks because of
their own meaness or neglect. Brother
Richardson puts it, "They are mad, but
they are not mad at what they are mad at"
- Wesleyan Christian Adrocafe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
The jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
r. A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Office, Gibson Building, Courthouse yard,
Charlestown.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County
" Insurance in a safe Company at the actua
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper thar
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. H
7. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson
Eugene Baker, S. W. Washington, H. L. Snyder
Charles P. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob S
Melvin, E. G.. W. Herr, Isaac II. Strider.
JOS. acknowledgements. President
H. B. DAVENP0RT,...... ......... ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoNMTTEE-J. G. Hurst, Wm
II. I. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider
Jos. Trapnell, S. w. Washington.
LOCAL Ts.-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, 1894-05-02
free gress.
". ". B. GALLAHER, Editor.
Oharlesto,on, JEFFERSON County, Wcst ]
MaN 9, 1894.
Tdrik.

Tarik was just plain everyday pirate.
He used to cruise about just inside the Strait
of Gibraltar, laying for" the merchant
ships that had TO pass through that narrow
channel and ready to pounce upon them
whenever they came in sight At first,
after stripping every captured ship of its
vsluables, Tarik made the crew walk the
plank and then burned or scuttled the vessel
like any other ordinary pirate. But soon
he found out that this did not pay. 1t was
putting probibitory tariif'on the commerce
through the strait, and his revenues fell of
to almost nothing. He was killing the
goose that laid the golden egg. Being a
man of originality and resource, he saw that
he had overdone the matter, and resolved
not to destroy entirely such ships as might
thereafter come his way After that when
ever merchant ship ventured through the
strait Tarik and his pirates, after capturing
the vessel, said to the captain, in substance,
"You may go in peace, provided you give
us half of the goods you have on board or
its value in money" The merchants were
glad to get off so easily and readily gave
the pirates half. In course of time the sur
render of half the cargo Tor the money
equivalent of half the cargo came TO be
looked upon as regular tax, and mer'
chants made their calculations accordingly.
OF course they had to buy their goods
cheaper and sell them dearer in order to
make up the so per cent. that Tarik seized
for his share Hence it came to be called
the Tarik or Tariff tax, and this is the ori-
gin of the word "tariff."-BahimOre Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

Some smart Washington correspondent
has been telegraphing his paper that Chair
man Wilson would encounter much oppo-
sition in the next congressional convention
in his district This astute gentleman fail
ed to give the source Of his information.-
The fact is Mr.. Wilson will be re.nomina-
ted by acclamation and will be reelected
by larger majority than ever before
Jforqantotcn Mc Dominion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
The Presidents Letter.

President Cleveland has written as follows
to Hon. Chauncey F. Black, president of
the National Association of Democratic
Clubs:
Erecutire Mansion, Washington, April Is,
1S94.-Hon. Chauncey F. Black, President,
&c.-My Dear Sir: l have carefully read
the communication you lately placed in my
hands setting forth the future purposes and
present needs of the National Association of
Democratic Clubs. The achievements Of
this organization should be familiar to all
who are interested in the continuation of
Democratic supremacy and should enlist the
encouragement of those who appreciate the
importance of an effective dissemination of
Democratic doctrines.
Your association has done much by way
of educating our people touching the par
ticular subjects which are recognized as be-
longing to the Democratic faith; but it
seems to me that its best service has been
an enforcement and demonstration of the
truth that cur party is best organized and
most powerful when it strives for principles
instead of spoils, and that it quickly re-
spends to the stimulus supplied by an en-
listment in the peoples cause
The acknowledgment of the important
services rendered to the advancement of
true Democracy suggests that the National
Association of Democratic Clubs and every
other Democratic agency should labor un-
ceasingly and earnestly to save our party,
in this time of its power and responsibility,
from the degradation and disgrace of a fail
ure to redeem the pledges upon which our
fellow -countrymen entrusted us with the
control of their government.
All who are charged on behalf of the
Democratic party with the reduction Of
these pledges should now be impressivelly
reminded that, as We won our way to victory
under the banner of tariff reform, so our
insistance upon that principle is the condi-
tion of our retention of the peoples trust,
and that fealty to party organization de-
mands the subordinaiion of individual ad-
vantages and wishes and the putting aside
of petty and gnoble jealousies and bicker-
ings, when party principles and party integ-
rity and party existence are at stake.
cheerfully inclose a contribution TO the
funds necessary to carry on the good work
of your organization, with hearty wish for
its continued success and usefulness.
Yours, very truly,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

Among the most inviting features Of the
May number of Harper's Magazine are "a
Little Journey in Java" by Fred. n. Burr,
beautifully illustrated, and the first install
ment of two.part story of Kentucky life
before the war by that charming writer
james Lane Allen-title, "a Kentucky
Cardinal"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

The Coxey heel is on thy shore, Mary
land, my Maryland little blistered, stiff
and sore, Maryland, my Maryland. There's
cheese and hardtack still in store, and twill
not be long before you'll see the chumps in
Baltimore, Maryland, my Maryland.-Czi-
ca0o Tribune.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
GROVER CLEVELAND.

Congressman Babcock, who is chairman
of the Republican congressional campaign
committee does not take the roseate view OF
Republican party prospects that is enjoyed
by some of his party friends. He tells the
Republicans in substance, that if they don't
exert themselves nightly they won't come
anywhere near getting a majority in the
next House. and he exhibits some figures in
proof. They are worth quoting for the
benefit of some of the Democratic weeping
prophets. "Mr. Babcock assumes" says
the Washington Post, "that the Democrats
will have at least 120 members from the
South, and with this advantage they will
have to elect but fifiy-nine from the North
ern States to hold a majority of the House.
There are twenty eight Northern States,
from which the Democrats can elect the
fifty-nine members, while, for the Republi-
cans to win, it will be nee, ssary for them to
elect l72 members from these States. Mr..
Babcock also points out the fact that the
apportionment of members to the various
States is such that, should the Republicans
poll the Congressional vote they did in 1888,
when they carried the House by three ma
iority, the Democrats would have the next
House by ten or twelve majority"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

Magical little granules-those tiny sugar
ger than mustard seeds, yet powerful to cure
active, yet mild in operation. The best
Liver Pill ever invented. Cure sick head
ache, dizziness, constipation. One dose.
Whole vial % cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

An Irishman, swearing the peace against
his three sons, thus concluded his affidavit:
"And this deponent further saith that the
only one Of his children who showed him
any real affection was his youngest son,
Larry, for he never struck him when he
was down.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
Hats ReNOUGted.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renovate
gentlemen's silk or 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, 1894-05-02

Hicks-They tell me that Munnimake is
a smart fnancier.
Whicks-Smart? No name for it. He's
the brightest intellect | ever knew. He's
a phenomenon. Why, the other day fel-
low came into Munnimake's Office when
Munnimake was alone and demanded at
the point of revolver, 100000.
Hicks-Yes?
Whicks-He saw it was no use to refuse,
so he drew his check for the full amount.
Hicks-Nothing very smart about that.
Wbicks-But listen. After handing the
fellow the check Munuimake began to talk
confdentially with the chap and actually
induced him to invest the whole sum aud
$4,000 besides in A. @. and w. bonds
that amt worth the paper they're printed
on. That's what | call intellect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

The death of Jubal A. Early recalls not
very reverent but nevertheless laughable
story of him. When during the war Early
was in the Shenandoah valley, he was one
Sunday attending a village church. The
minister was inclined to make the occasion
patriotic if not heroic. Before him were uni
forms that told of fidelity to the secession
cause and inspired large hopes of its tri'
umph, so the preacher raised the dead, and
with animation went over the deings Of
Washington, Sumter, Marion, Jackson
Then, since be must halt somewhere, when
he thought he had stirred his hearers to a
high pitch of admiration he said, Now, if
we had all these honored men among us to-
day, what would you do?' Jubal Piped
out with his high pitched voice, " I'd con-
script every one of EN-"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
Just Received.

l have just received a nice supply of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden's
Easter Dyes,-four colors for cents
w. S. MERCHANT.
April 13, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

The commissioners Of Howard county,
Maryland, awarded the contract for build
ing bridge over Bonnie Bre branch, on
the road from Ellicott City TO Leicester, TO
the Vulcan Road Machine Company Of this
town, at 1899.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

For Malaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigest:: on, use
BROWN IS IRON BITTERS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

A white oak, cut near Shenandoah juno
ton, this county, made three logs whose
length was thirty-six feet, the diameter Of
the largest at the butt being 20 inches.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
THE MILD POWER CURES
VETE RINARY

CURES Fevers. COngestions. Inflammation
A.A. Spinal Meningitis, Milk Fever.
II. B.-Strains, Lameness, Rheumatism
G. C.-Distempcr, Nasal Discharges.
ID. D.-BOts or Grubs, Worms.
E. E.-COughs, Heaves, Pneumonia
r. F.-COlic or Gripes. Bellyache.
G.. G.-AIiscarriage, HemOrrhages.
H.H.-Urinary and Kidney Diseases,
/. i. .-Eruptive Diseases, Mango.
J. K.-Diseascs of Digestion.
Stable Case, with Specifies, Manual,
Vet Cure OIL and Mediator, $500
Price, Single Bottle lover 80 dosesA go
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

A Texas schoolteacher lost one Of his
scholars very suddenly and unexpectedly.
The class was parsiDg sentence.
"What is the imperative Of the verb TO
go?" asked the teacher.
81 dunno"
Cop
Thank you" murmured the lad as be
shot out of the door before the teacher could
prepare his veto message. Syfings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

IF TOUR BACK kJaES.
Or YOU are ell worn out, really coed 70: ---
ing, It is general debility. TTy
BROWNS IRON BITTEI.S-
II win cure you, cleanse your liver, eEc TiFe
good appetite.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
House for Rent.

A comfortable and convenient house on Lib
erty street. with good cistern, stable and nee
essary outbuildings, large shade trees and am
pie font yard, garden, chicken yard, &c. Pos
session given Immediately. Apply to
JAMES NJ MASON, or
JAMES NJ. MASON, JR.
March Z. 1894.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
W.F.&T.P.LIPPITT
FERTILIZERS.

We offer to Farmers generally our Fertilizers
for Fall Crops.
SHENANDOAH,
the old formula, too well 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 at near same price and of
same grade. Relative commercial value of our
special mixture $3.50. Two other brands
largely sold are rated at S21.16 and S205S. 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 70 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 at Eagle Works, \. & w. r. r. Goods
delivered 40 any depot.
Aug. Q, 1898. W. F. ct. P. LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
ATTORNEY ATLAF.
W. BROWN,
It O. GREEN
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

c'aTie''oru, Jefferson County, West Virginia,
Wll practice in the Courts Of jefferson Berke-
ey and Morgan counties. in the United States
District Court at Martinsburg, and i'm the Su-
P'eme Court Of Appeals OF West Virginia.
special attention 10 the collection Of claims,
ana prompt remittances Of the same.
Oihce opposite Court house.
Aug. 8. 1890
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02
S p PECIFICS S .

Sold by Druggists; or Sent Prepaid anywhere
and in any quantity on Receipt of Price.
HUMPHREYS MEDICINE CO.,
Corner William and John Sts., New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-02

the largest and most popular Fire Insurance
Co. in America.
Etna Life Insurance Co., of Hartford,
(Life and Accident).
Phoenix, of Hartford.
Virginia Fire and Marine, of Richmond.
Georgia Home, of Columbus, Ga.
Continental, of New York.
Peabody, of Wheeling.
German, Of Wheeling.
Jefferson, of Wheeling.
Fire and Marine, of Wheeling.
Manchester Fire ms. Co., of England.
Liverpool and London and Globe of England
the largest foreign Company doing business in
America.
Fire Association, of Philadelphia.
Hamburg Bremen Fire Ins. Co.. of Germany
AGENTS:
J. S. FLEMING, Shepherdstown
JAS. w. LEAGUE, Middleway.
CHAS. II. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry.
A sworn statement of the conditions of all
Foreign Insurance Companies represented in
this Agency will be found at the Clerks Office
in compliance with State laws. All losses
promptly adjusted and paid at our Office.
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER,
February 12 1888.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-04-07
A End Picture.

The next time you are in melancholy
mood, as you are almost certain to be if
you become bilious or dyspeptic, picture
to yourself the condition of poor man
who, without resources and with family
on his hands, finds himself on sick bed.
Gloom obscures his narrow horizon in
every direction. Unable to do any work,
without means, or friends capable of as
sisting him, with the possible prospect of
continued i'll health; with rent, perhaps,
unpaid and unpayable; the outlook for
him is gloomy indeed. How shortsighted,
then, is the man of humble means who
perceiving that his health and strength
are failing takes no precautioh to avert
the oncoming evil. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is reliable, professionally re-
commended restorative of health and
vigor, and SIRE thing of preventing the
many disabling complaints which ex-
posture, overwork, neglect and insufficient
food produce. Malaria, rheumatism.
kidney and liver complaint, dyspepsia
and nervous disease always yield to it.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-04-07
THE CITY OFFICERS.
Canvass of the Recent VOte-New Men
at the Helm After Monday
Week.

City Clerk Hughes yesterday canvassed
the vote cast at the late city election.
Mayor Twitchell being absent, Mr.. Hughes
called to his assistance Justice of the
Peace j. NJ. Garcia. The result of the
election is as follows:
First Ward-Mayor, L. A. Hughes, 100
j. Fl. Sloan 1859, maj ority for Sloan 60.
City Clerk, W. E. Griffin, ia, A. P. Hill
164, majority for Hill so.
Treasurer, j. II. Vaughn III, W. L.
Jones 165, ajority for Jones 81.
Alderman, ? years, Sixto Garcia 1902
Pedro Delgado l75, II jority for Delgado
70.
Alderman, l year, Pablo Borrego LOG
j. 2. Victory III, majority for Victory
So.
School director, 2 years, Louis Moya
los, Miguel German ITO, majority for
German 81. School director, year. D.
A. Covert 102, Sherrard Coleman 1917,
majority for Coleman IS.
Second Ward-Mayor, l.. A. Hughes,
IA; j. H. Sloan, 157; majority for Sloan,
Is.
City clerk, W. E. Griffin, 1872; A. P. Hill,
1853; majority for Hill, II.
Treasurer, j. H. Vaughn, 149; w. L..
Jones, 1852; ma GRITTY for Jones,3.
Alderman, A. P. Hogle, 1874; Charles F.
Easley, 1853; majority for Easley, 20.
School director, j. r. Hudson, 1856; Lu-
ciano Baca, 142; ajority for Hudson, IA.
Third Ward Mayor, L. A. Hughes, 118;
]. H. Sloan, 1856; majority for Sloan, II.
City clerk, W. E. Griffin, 1926; A. P. Hill,
12S; ma jority for Hill, 3.
Treasurer, j. H. Vaughn, 1876; W. l..
Jones, 1928; maj ority for Jones, 3.
Alderman, H. B. Cartwright, 1926; NJ.
1913; Majority for Cartwright, 2.
School director, Fritz Mueller, 1873; Ga
vino Ortiz, 120; majority for Mueller 8.
Fourth Ward-Mayor, L. A. Hughes, 1O1;
j. Fl. Sloan, 1922 majority for Sloan, 81.
City clerk, W. E. Griffin, 1O5; A. p. Hill,
11S; majority for Hill, 10.
Treasurer, j. H. Vaughn, 104; W. L.
Jones, 119; ma GRITTY for Jones, IA.
Alderman, R. j. Palen, 104; Enos An
drews, III; majority for Andrews, 10.
School director, L. B. Prince, 100; Pa
bio Martinez, 121; ma ority for Martinez,
81.
The certificates will beissued this after
noon, and the newly elected officers enter
upon their duties on Monday week, the
second Monday after election.