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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
gress.
May o, 1894.
The infectious 0Hard Times

A farmer who is widely known through
out Virginia, recently gave the Endicator
an amusing specimen of how infectious
"hard times" are. Paying trusted hand
on his farm the other day, he said as usual 4,
"Well Jack, how are you getting on ?"
"Wel, Colonel" said the man with grave
look, 81 would be getting along first rate
but for the hard times" "Hard times"
said the Colonel; "why, how do the hard
times trouble you | am paying you the
same wages paid you ten years ago when
you were always in great glee; you are get
ting your house rent cheaper, your food
cheaper, your clothes cheaper-everything
youIbuy cheaper than you did then; how
are the times bothering you?" 81 don't
know Colonel but you know that times
are mighty hard" eyes," replied the Col
onel, "they are hard for me. am selling
my wheat for about half what | got ten
years ago; my hay is lying there under the
shed with no market at all for it, and yet l
am paying you the same wages | did ten
years ago, and you are getting everything
you use cheaper. 1t looks to me like | was
the one who ought to want TO join Coxey's
army, not you" ~ know that's so Colonel,
but the times are mighty hard" replied the
man with the anxious air of real sufferer.
Here was the case of man who was
doing better than he had in ten years past,
looking grave and careworn over hard times
which did not affect him at all, except Ia
make things cheaper for him. These hard
times should be psychological as well as f.
naucial studies Reason loses its sway as
completely during their prevalence as il
does in panics. If everybody in the land
who is experiencing no suffering should be
active and cheerful instead of dull and mop.
ing, the slowly breaking day of good times
would be quickened astonishingly.-Saun-
ton Endicator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Her Opinion OF u.

"Once when was in one of my back
countries" said Tennessee congressman,
81 stopped at small hotel where was
an object of much curiosity 10 couple of
natives evidently man and wife. | was
sitting out on porch in front of the
house reading newspaper, and they
we're watching me as if | were some kind
of new creature, but tried TO remain
unconscious of it, behind my paper. FL
nally they began to talk.
"'Who d recken he is?' queried the
woman in n half whisper,
"'Dunno; sposin' / ak him ? he ven
tured quite as curious as she was.
"'You dasn't, she said, in tone inn
plying that she hoped he would and he
did, and / told him | was a congressman
from that district. He went back to her
smiling.
"Guess who?' he said.
"'Some kinder drummer er other, she
replied, peeping cautiously at me.
"The man shook his head.
"'He an no preacher, I'm ded shore,
she said, but he might be sewin' ma
sheen feller.'
"'No he amt, said the man he's the
congressman for this deestrick, that's what
he is
"Did he tell you SO ? she asked in
credulously.
"'In course
"Myp she exclaimed Il wouldn't q
thought it. It's bad enough to be one
without goin' round tellin' everybody.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
As From Hts Cyclone PIT.

1t was tempestous night on the At
lantic, and the great steamer with its
precious freight of human lives tossed
about like cockleshell. The tremen-
dous waves hurled themselves against the
walls of steel, and dashing in impotent
fury over the decks shook the leviathan
from bowsprit 10 rudder post. No one
was visible about the ship, except such
of the crew as necessity compelled to face
the storm, and they were in immediate
danger every moment. The passengers
were hudded together in the cabin below.
Just as frightful blast had almost
thrown the ship on her beam ends, the
officer of the deck saw passenger stick
his frowzled head up through hatch
way.
"Get back there," yelled the officer.
"Say, Cap" came an answering yell,
"is the roof gone yet?'
"No. Get back there :"
Have any of the walls give in yet F"
"No. Get back / tell you y
"Has the old woman or the children
been.blowed out of the second story win
dow yet p
"Get back, tell you No."
"None of the neighbors been blowed
in through the shed roof yeti"
"No, no. / tell you, get back down
that hatchway, you blamed fool y and
the officer started for the passenger.
"Tain't SO bad as | thought it wa"
came a final yell as the passenger lodged
into the depths below and disappeared
"Well, who in thunder was that y ask
ed the officer of the purser, who stood by.
"He's all right" howled the purser.-
"He comes from the cyclone belt in
Kansas"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
The PotCer Of Gold.

He loved her.
She loved him.
They loved each other.
But the father objected because the
young man was almost total stranger.
The time had come when the youth
must ask the father for his daughter, and
he feared to 90 to him.
He held long conference with his be-
loved.
He told her he did not want to ask her
father.
George, DEAR" she asked in a tremu-
lous whisper, chow much are you worth p
"a million dollars, darling" he re-
sponded proudly.
Her face shone in the twilight.
"Then you don't have to ask hin" she
said with simple trust. LET him know
that and he will ask you"
And George gave the old man tip.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
An ocean Trolley

1t is pretty well understood that the
limit of speed in ocean steamers is about
reached if the present models are adher-
ed to, and that if there is to be any gain
in swiftness it must be by the trial of a
new form. The difficulty is to devise a
vessel of which the structural strength
shall be great enough to carry the mas.
sive engines requisite for increased speed
and at the same time to resist the force
of the ocean storms. If the sea was calm,
there would be no difficulty in increasing
the speed of the "ocean greyhounds," but
with the tremendous force of waves and
storms it is not possible to do this with
the present models.
1t is not impossible that the solution
of the problem lies in the submarine ship,
and that the passenger steamer of the fu-
ture will 60 under water instead of across
its surface. The advance made in the
planning and working of the submarine
boats in the last ten years makes this
seem not wholly impossible, as it must
have looked once, and there is no doubt
that the freedom from the effects of sur
face storm would allow a swiftness which
could hardly be arrived at on the surface.
1t might also solve the question OF sea
sickness, as it is probable that submarine
locomotion would be much smoother and
less disturbing to the stomach than the
present mode of travelling. All that
one can say, however is that we shall
see what we shall see.
Perhaps the steamer of the future will
be operated on trolley by means of
submarine cable. The advantages OF this
plan would be great, as it would prevent
the necessity of carrying large quantities
of fuel and of keeping the vessel loaded
down with enormous engines. All the
delay and difficulty and expense Of man.
aging furnaces and engines on board ship
would be done away with by the oceanic
trolley system, and the ship could be
made so much lighter, that it would go
whizzing across the ocean in couple OF
days. Danger of accident could be
brought to be no greater than it is at
present by having sufficient number OF
repair steamers on the route, which could
keep the cables in repair, and in case of
any accident to the trolley could bring
the passenger boat into port or put il
again in connection with the cable.
There can be no question that the
proper means of crossing the Atlantic
quickly is by some system which will al.
low the motive power to be applied from
the shore, either by trolley or a cable,
The limit of speed for ships that carry
engines and fuel is certainly practically
reached on the surface, and there are diff.
ficulties in the way of submarine naviga-
ton which it would be hard to conquer
The trolley system is capable Of great
extension, and we may live to 60 to Eu'
rope by its means.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Four Big Successes.

Having the needed merit to more than
make good all the advertising claimed for
them, the following four remedies have
reached phenomenal sale. DIR. Kings
New Discovery, for consumption, Coughs
and Colds, each bottle guaranteed-Electric
Bitters, the great remedy for Liver, Stom-
ach and Kidneys. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, and DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, which are perfect pill. All
these remedies are guaranteed to do just
as claimed for them and the dealer whose
name is attached herewith will be glad to
tell you more of them. Sold at Brown *
Hooff 3 Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
4 Recipe for Happiness.

The secret of happy life
Is blithe aud cheerful wife.
Yet no wife can married be
Else from grevious pain she's free.
Such freedom comes 10 only those
On whom Dame Nature health bestows.
To insure gift of this description
Use Dr. Pierces Fayorite Prescription
Miss Maggie Jackson, Of Barbreck, 81.
Landry Parish, La, says: 81 was lying sick
for sometime with female complaints, and
all the medicine my friends gave me did
me no good. Death was approaching; all
my friends had given me up to die. !
heard of your wonderful medicine, and |
bought two bottles of it, and before had
taken the last, | got entirely well. | am
still enjoying good health, and expect to
praise your medicine every where 60"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
POETR II.
THE HUlMMING TOP.

The top it hummeth sweet, sweet song
To my dear little boy at play
Merrily singeth ELL day long,
As it spinneth and spinneth away.
And my dear little boy
lie laugheth with joy
When he heareth the tuneful tone
OF that busy thing
That loyeth to sing
The song that is all its own.
Hold fast the string and wind it tight,
That the song be loud and clear
Now hurl the top with all your might
Upon the banquette here;
And straight from the string
The Joyous thing
Boundeth and spinneth along,
And tt whirrs and il chirrs
And it burrs and it purrs
Ever its pretty song.
viii ever my dear little boy grow old,
As some have grown before?
Will ever his heart leel faint and cold,
When he heareth the songs of yore?
Will ever this toy
OF my dear little boy,
When years have worn away,
Sing sad and low
OF the long ago,
As it singeth to me to-day?
-Eugene Field.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Virsiuia 3rtt gress,
TERMS:
TERMS:

ea-THE FAKE Pass is published weekly al
rro Dollars Per Aununi Il paid iH Gdrouec.
r-The terms Of advertising are, foraSquare
.one-inehl or less. One Dollar and Fly Cents
or three iRsertions-larger ones IN the same
proportion. Each continuance Fyiy Cents
Fsy-No advertisement TO be considered by
tbe month or wear unless specified on the man
asoript, or previously agreed between the par
ties.
cS-An advertisement not marked on she
copy for a specified number Of insertions Will
be continued until ordered out, and payment
will be e1acted accordingly.
nEREGULkR ADvEErIsENENrs.-Io avolo
any Misunderstanding on the part Of the an
nual advertisers it 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 to be an addition
Al charge. and no variation.
E-Ohtuary notices Of more than nve hhes
will be charged for
JOB WORK.-Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars
Car is, etc, executed promptly, neatly ana a.
FAIR prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Took Only the Top Rail.

1t was during the year 81 that Vir-
ginia farmer complained to Col. Webster
that the soldiers were destroying his
fences.
Col. Webster replied that his men must
have something to burn and suggested
that the farmer allow the troops to re-
move only the top rails.
This compromise seemed to satisfy the
farmer and he agreed. In few weeks,
however, he rushed to the colonel in a
great passion.
"See here" he thundered. "Your
men have burned up every stick of my
fence :"
"I'm sorry" was the calm reply.
"But didn't we agree that they should
take only the top rails ?"
1--WE did and we have stood by the
agreement"
"Then how is it my fences are all
gomez"
"YOu must study that out for your
self,' replied the colonel. "My men
have continued to help themselves as
sure you that each time they took only
the top rail-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

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.
DIREcross-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port, j. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, w. H.
+. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, H. L. Snyder
Charles P. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, E. G. W. Herr, Isaac H. Strider.
JOS ......... President.
H. B. DAVENPORT,...... ......... ........ Treasurer.
Executive CoMMITTEE-J. G. Hurst VIM.
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, S. w. Washington.
Local AeExrs.-Middleway G. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. E. Trail; Shepherds
town J. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Knolc Thyself.

How important this injunction to every
young man How many ruin their health
and future happiness through pernicious
practices contracted in ignorance and re-
pented of when too late. Parents, guardi-
ans and humanitarians can do no better SER
vice to the rising generation than to place
in their hands the information and warn
ings contained in little book carefully
prepared by an Association of medical gen.
tlemeu, who have had vast experience In
dealing with the grave maladies here hinted
at. and who feel that they owe it to human
ity to warn the young of the land against
certain destructive habits which are far
more prevalent than any layman can posi-
bly, imagine, and which, if persisted in,
gradually undermine the constitution and
health and destroy the future happiness OF
the victim. Cut out this notice, and en-
close it with ten cents in stamps ITO pay
postage) to Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, 663 Main St., Buffalo, n. T.,
and the book will be sent, secure from OBJ
servation in a plain sealed envelope.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
4 Million Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed, and
not less than one million people have found
lust such friend in DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
If YOU have never used this Great Cough
Medicine, one trial will convince you that
it has wonderful curative powers in all dis
eases of Throat, Chest and Lungs. Each
bottle is guaranteed to do all that it is
claimed or money will be refunded. Trial
bottles free at Brown & Hoof's Drug store.
Large bottles SOC. and 81 90.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
SASH FACTORY & PLANNING MILL
Not Expected.

1t is not expected that 1 win flood the coun-
try with Pianos and Organs. But tits expect
ed that I will take few orders for the very
b.st and most reliable Organs and Pianos in
the market, fully warranted in all respects,
shipped direct from the factory, with the un-
derstanding that if not found satisfactory on
arrival the instrument can be returned and to
bc sold on terms and at prices to suit the times.
IL will be 10 your interest to communicate with
me before purchasing. I do expect the home
man to Get a chance. Write for catalogue
J. II. holland,
Dealer in Pianos and Organs.
April Is, '94--2l Charles Town, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

We want YOU You can't make a mistake
in buying your spring suit, your boys suit,
or child's suit from us 1t is impossible to
select anything but stylish garment from
our stock. The finest conception of taste
cannot fail to be pleased with our incom-
parable large stock. WM. KAHN,
Clothier, Halter and Furnisher.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Belief In Rat Charms.

1t is curious fact that as late as 40
years ago there existed-indeed there
may still exist-amOng the good people Of
Cavan and TyphoBe belief that rats
may be charmed away by rhymes and
other magical means. One Of my ac.
quaintances was told by an Irishman Of
a case of "billeting" rats-that is, of
clearing them out Of one place and lodg-
ing them in another.
No pipe was played. Indeed the
method was mystery, but the rats came
hocking out of mill and granary an hour
before midnight and moved away in a
compact mass TO their newly appointed
lodgings. 1t was a brilliant moonlight
night, and scores of people besides the
narrator followed them as they trooped
down the roads and through a sleeping
village to their destination.-Sunday
Md11zine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Hats ReNOUGted.

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 3 1898
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Speaking Of the virtues Of deceased
townsmen, western paper Of recent date
says death is busy CLEANER and occa-
sionally makes space which he alone
could fill. Our friend was true blue-loyed
his friends and hated his enemies. He
walked on the unfrequented road of high
minded integrity and honest popularity.
and the travellers ne overlook were men like;
himself"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

"Let ME give you my dying advice" says
Rufus Choate in the Green Bag. Never
cross examine woman. 1t is of no USE
They cannot disintegrate the story they have
once told They cannot eliminate the part
that is for you from that which is against
you. They can neither combine nor shade
nor qualify They 90 for the whole thing,
and the moment you begin TO cross examine
one of them, instead of being bitten by a
single rattlesnake you are bitten by a whole
barrelful. never, except in case abso-
lutely desperai dared to cross examine a
woman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Just Received.

have just received a nice supply of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish Also Hayden's
Easter Dyes, -four colors for 5 cents.
w. S. MERCHANT.
April 13, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
LADIES

LADIES
Needing tonic, or children who want b'ii,i-
ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON BIrTERS.
II is pleasant: cures Malaria, indigestion,
Biliousness, Liver Complaints and Neuralgia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
ron nvsprpsr..

Indigestion. aud Stomach 6isoficr. fake
fROW.-S IRON BITTEHS-
an dealers keep IL. 81 per bottlc. GenuD,e "1'
trade mark end crossed red lines on 'frai'if--
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Ciarlcsto,ou, Jefferson Comfy, West Fuginio,
Ti.i undertake cases jointly in the Courts OF
both Of said Counties.
May n, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
THE MILD POWER CURES.
VETE RI N RY

CURES Fevers, Congestions. inflammation
A.A. Spinal Meningitis, Milk Fever.
B. B.-Strains, Lamcness, Rheumatism
C. C.-Distempcr, Nasal Discharges.
ID. D.-BOts or Grubs, Worms.
T.. E.-COughs, Heavcs, Pneumonia.
f. F.-COlic or Gripes. Bellyache.
G. G.-Miscnrringe, HemOrrhages.
H.H.-Urinary and Kidney Diseases.
1. /. I.-Eruptive Diseases, Mango.
J. k.-Discases of Digestion.
Stable Case, with Specifics, Manual,
Vet cure oil and Medicator, $500
Price. Single Bottle lover 20 dosesL so
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
IIoRREsT W. BROWN,
ATLAW.
I GREEN
ATTORNEY ATLAR,

l7qr'ss9ru JeFerson County, Vest Iiginia'
VIII practice in the Courts o. Jefferson, Begke-
sf aad Morgan counties, in the United states
District Court al Martinsburg and in the Su-
P''me Court OF Appeals Of West Virginia.
'peca. attention 70 the collection Of claims,
all prompt remittances Of the same.
yIhce opposite Courthouse.
Aps o 1880
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Representing the following Companies:
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL
Fire Insurance Company.
ETNA, OF HARTFORD,
the LARGEST and most popular Fire Insurance


ETNA, OF HARTFORD,
the largest and most popular Fire Insurance
Co. in America.
.Etna Life Insurance Co., of Hartford,
(Life and Academy.
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 Ins. 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:
Us. FLEMING, Shepherdstown
JAS. w. LEAGUE, Middleway.
CHAS. H. 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 -, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
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-
scriptiOn.
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 S21l6 and S20.5S. We
buy our ammOniates in the West, direct from
slaughter houses, our chemicals from import
ers, which enables US to sell for less-Only one
profit 10 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 70 furnish any private mix
lures desired promptly and of best materials.
Factory az Eagle Works y. & w. r. Il. Goods
delivered at any depot
Aug. Q, 1898. W.F.&T. P. LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
At LAW,
A KENNEDY,
ATTORNEY ATLAW,
ATTORNEY ArLAR,

BeryriHe. Clarke County, VIrginio,
and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
S p CTFIC 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, 1894-05-09

CLEON MOORE