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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21

They Drink by Marks.

The man from New Mexico and his CHI
cago friend stood against the bar of one OF
the palatial saloons OF Chicago. The dis
penser put out four glasses.
where's your beeswax ?" asked toe New
Mexico visitor.
II am not on" responded the dispenser.
"Neyer tend bar in New Mexico"
The dispenser said he never had the pleas
ure
Pleasure no,hiu 'Tan't no pleasure,
I'm tellin' you. It's as much as mans
life i worth. But see you don't savoy
about the beeswax. Well, I'll tell you how
they driak in New Mexico. There's only
one thing 70 driuk-that's whisky-liquor,
see: The bartender sets up one glass. He
amt got no whole lot Of glasses like you
He Just sets up one big glass. Then he takes
out his bseswax and ne marks the glass for
as many drinks IS there are drinkers in the
party. Say there's three. He puts two
beeswax marks on the glass about 50 far
apart Then he fills the glass with liquor
to the rim of the glass. The first man in
the party drinks down to the first beeswax
mark and then he passes the glass to the
next man, and he drinks down to the second
beeswax mark, and the third man drinks to
the bottom of the glass. It aiu't safe for a
mao to go beyond his beeswax mark. A
man in New Mexico who'd do that would
live long enough to send his wife dyin
request. A New Mexico man might rob p
stage coach, but he would't drink below his
beeswax mark Got any wGter?'
ooh, yes plenty Of water"
"Well, get 'er up. and if there's anything
extra for it, I'll pay the cost. Say, this J.
the sl-fredest town was ever in. The ide
of .ettin' up four glasses for two men /
drink outen. | reckon there amt anothe'
town on earth where such extravaganza j
seed"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21

Be it enacted by the Council OF the Corpora
ton Of Charles Town:
Sec l. That hereafter no frame or wooden
house stable or other outbuil ting shall be
erected or constructed, nor shall any person
proceed with the erection or construction OF
any such building on or within the STA squares
embraced or included within Samuel, Law
renee. Congress and Liberty streets. provided
that in any case or instance a permit for the
erection or construction Of any outbuilding
other than a stable may be granted by the
Council whenever in its judgment shall be
deemed proper
Sec ,. Each day that the erection or con-
structon Of said frame or wooden house stable
or other Outbuildng. shall be continued or
proceeded with, shall constitute separate and
distinct olfense.
Sec 3. The penalty for violating the provi-
sions of the two next preceding sections Of
this ordinance shall be a fine of not less than
s.. nor more than S25.
Passed June p, le94
June y, 81 ". L. HEDGES, Clerk
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Burns & Shugert.
Tax Notice.

BE it enacted by the Common Council Of the
Corporation of Charles Town, passed August
9th That hereafter two and half per cent
shall be allowed and deducted from all taxes
due the corporation provided said taxes are
paid in cash on or before the last day Of Octo
Der of each year. And further that an addi-
tional charge of six per cent. shall be made on
all taxes not collected or paid by the twentieth
day of January of each year, the said six per
cent. additional charge TO begin to run from
the said twentieth day of January.
GUSTAV BROWN,
Aug. Il. 1891 Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Fire Alarm Notice.

Please take notice of the following ordinance,
which will be strictly enforced
If any person shall wilfully cause a false
alarm Of fire. or ring any bell or make any
bonfire for the purpose Of creating such alarm
or shall aid or abet in 50 doing such person
for every such oifense shall be fined not less
than one nor more than ten dollars
GUSTAV BROWN.
July 25, 1894 Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Music Lessons.

Madam and Miss Bertha Ruhl commenced
their class in Vocal and instrumental Music
Sept. 10th, 1894. at their residence on the cor
ner of Samuel and Liberty streets, and any
one wishing Vocal or instrumental Lessons
will save time and money by taking from them.
They will teach Vocal in class and special and
instruments as follows Piano. Organ, Violin.
Guitar and Banjo. Also Sight Reading, The
DRY and Harmony. Terms moderate.
Sept. u 1891
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21

OF The PIG Democrats in the present
House, l46 will not return. OF this num-
Der 81 failed to receive denomination, or
were not candidates, and the remainder, IS,
were defeated at the polls. Many of thos-
defeated were party leaders, had served for
many years, and held chairmanships of i'm
pOrtant committees
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
House Cleaning.

The undersigned offers her services to those
needing them for house. cleaning Charges
moderate. Apply 40 my home on West Main
street nearly opposite ColOred Baptist Church
Mar Il. "a Ms MARY ANDREW.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21

He stole from my bodice a rose.
Ny cheek was its color the while
But, all The sly rogue, he well knows
Had he asked IL I must have said no.


But, all The sly rogue, he well knows
Had he asked it, must have said no.
Yes, l remember that occasion | was
young then. am not old now. had not
pain or an ache. My blood was pure and
my cheeks showed their crimson. wa
happy and healthy. But now, woe Is me
l do not see a well day. I have these drag
cling down pains, this constant weakness,
and feel all the time worn aud weary. Ny
husband says he hardly dares to ask me to
put a red rose in my bodice now. its color
mocks my cheeks, 0, that | might once
again be well ?' You can. Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription i the best remedy known
for the ills from which women suffer. It,
guaranteed to cure in all cases of female
weakness" irregularities, displacements and
kindred ailments. It's great tonic and
uerT1ue
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Notice to Taxpayers.

AT a special meeting of the Town Council
held on March eth, 1891. it was ordered that
ALL TANES due the Corporation must be
paid by April lst, or the Sergeant will collect
them according Co law.
MASON Z. YOUNG.
March "a ISqi Sergeant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21

Trains No. All, 4l9, 41S and Az are daily ex-
cept Sunday; Train No. 449 runs Sunday only.
Additional mixed train leaves southwark at
3.04 q. m. and arrive at Harrisonburg at $40
a. m, except Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Cheap Rents.

The Livery Stable now occupied by Mr.. G go
A. Hunt and another large room in the Ne
Knight Factory. Also Blacksmith and Wagon
Maker shop on Liberty street.
Nor. 7 l53. GEO. Il. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Wire Picket Fence.

Having urchsSed q machine will be pre-
pared '1 .oply this Fence for farms and gar.
dens price
Ma VT. at. P. LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Wheat Bought.

am prepared to clean whea. atmv Eleva-
tor in this place, and will receive WHEAT IN
THE ROUGH OR CLEANED.
/ will receive cleaned wheat al all depots I'm
the county.
Will be glad % make an offer for any Grain.
Hay or Seeds You may have TO SELL
b. q. WASHINGTON. Agt
July l9. 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
IVanfed.

Wanted in exchange for Lumber n. 600 feet
OF OAK. 10000 feet of WALNUT and 500 bbls.
of CORN.
DEF. = lSv2. W.F.&T.P. LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
-NoRTHBoUND-
No. 4. No %.
1852 p. m. 9.50n. m.
No. IS leave ElktOn G.35 a. m.
Arrive Shenandoah @ II a. IN.

Washington and Chattanooga Limited"
train Of Pullman coaches and sleeping car
runs daily via Shenandoah Valley route
Leaves Shenandoah Junction. southbound,
90 night.
No 3 for Roanoke. Radford, Pulaski, Bristol
Knoxville, Chattanooga connects at Roanoke
4 40 p. m, with the Chicago express for Blue.
field, Kenova. Columbus. Chicago and all
points west. Pullman sleeper Roanoke 10 Col
umbus, and Radford 10 Chattanooga.
No leaves Roanoke 100 a. m. for all local
stations from Bluefield 10 Pocahontas.
No. q for Shenandoah and intermediate
stations. No connection beyond.
No. 4 for Washington, Hagerstown, Harris.
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
No % for Washington via Shenandoah
Junction., Hsgerstown, Harrisburg and New
York.
For tickets, time cards aud all information
call on agent Norfolk Western r. Il.
w. b. BEVILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke, Va
May ., 1884,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Buggy and Harness.

A TOP-BDGGN aud HARNESS for sale
both in good condition. Apply 40
Nav T. FREE PRESS OFEICE.
4G-W sold together or separately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
STOP THAT
HORRIBLE COUCH!
Go at once and get bottle Of
PRIM LIE Y 5 SPEEDY CURE,
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.

- HOULD you buy bottle and it does not
y giyeSatisfaction, on the return Of the empty
bottle We will cheerfully refund the price paid
for It IN other goods. Sold by CT. LIGHT.
DRIMLEY'S sarsaparilla sold on the above
i plan, by CT. LIGHT.
DRIMLEY'S Iron and Wahoo Bitters sold
L on the same plan by G. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
T. /. Beller
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

OFFERS his services and will vigorously
~ prosecute his avocatiOn as Carpenter and
Builder, and will take orders and execute the
rience is such that be can guarantee perfect
workmanship, and his prices will compare IA
vOrably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string to build or improve should give him
call.
Ian : 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Feed at Retail.

Delivered promptly Ear Corn. Oats. Chop
Bran, Corn and Cob ground. Baled HAY Chick
en- Feed, &C, at Coal and Wood Yard
3. q WASHINGTON. Agent.
May l. 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Oysters.

Oysters by tine gallon quart or pint, OF sery-
ed In Oyster Parlor Received fresh every d, v
during the season.
Nov. $. 1898. GUSTAV BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Barber Shop.
Paint

IF YOU are going 20 paint your house. YOU
Il will find 10 90 your advantage 20 call and
see our stock Of Paints. The brand weare car
rying this year is Our Own Goods. a strictly
pure Linseed oil aud Lead Paint that sells for
$50 per gallon. Our own Guarantee will be
given 20 insure It's Purity Also Roofing and
Fencing Paint, at 81 90 per gallon.
April -, 90. AISQUITH & Co
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Clover Seed.

have for sale One Hundred Bushels of
Prime Saping and Red Top Glover Seed.
Dc. IS, lsJ3. MARSHALL BURNS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Fresh Cement.

Just receiyei-a carload of Fresh Cumber-
land Hydraulic Cement I'm barrels and smaller
quantities in paper sacks.
b. G.. WASHINGTON. Agent.
Nav $500
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21

Trains No. 400, AIS, 4l6 and AS are daily ex
cepi Sunday Train No $50 runs Sunday only
Additional mixed train leaves Charlestown
Lee 4. M, and arrive at Harper's Ferry at 2O6
q. m. ex Sunday.
SOUTHWARK. All 4l9 AIS Az 4i9
Stations. Pass. Pass. Pass. Mix Mix.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Whitewashing.

will do withdrawing upon easy terms. and
DO 10 we'll
Jane - p V1l. A. BRENT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
COncOmitantS.

have just received a fresh lot of Heinz
Mustard Dressing, Catsup and Mixed Pickles:
also Pettjohn Breakfast Food
May TO- l>ej. W. $. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Cold Water Alabastine
CHARLEs-TOWN. ". "a.

Surpasse, anything on t.c market. 10 is q ce-
mcnt that forms costing firm as the wall it,
self aud admits of rec0atn 40 any time with
out removing The old coats It produces good
work with one coat on almost any surface not
too dirty. and works well on absorbent walls.
For sale by
April H. 1sg3. w. +. & 7. p. LlPPlII.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-11-21
Corporation Notice.

Aug. Is, 1891.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-26
a Savannah Idea 1ndorsed.

From Charleston News and Courier Dem.
The superintendent of the public schools of
savannah, Ga, introduced new feature last
week in connection with the anniversary of
Gen. Lees birthday Friday being a holiday
with the schools on account of the general
celeoration'of the day, the superintendent in
structed the teachers OF all the higher grades
in the grammar schools to have their pupils
write compositions on Thursday, the last
school dny of the week, upon the life aud
character OF Gen. Lee, This was done and the
compositions were read by the scholars before
their classes. The compositions were sub
mttted 10 the superintendent for his inspec-
ton. The example of the superintendent of
the savannah schools is commended 10 the
superintendent and teachers OF all other
southern schools. There are no heroes who
compare with the heroes Of the south and
the children of the south should be taught to
revere there names and to initiate their
character. Every composition day in the
school year should be devoted TO the study OF
the history and achievements OF southern
soldiers and statesmen. I their name is legion,
their deeds are immortal. In no way can the
history OF the south be better perpet dated
than by requiring the school children to read
and write and study about the southern sol
der. Stonewail Jackson laid down his life
at Charlottesville on May 10. 1858 We would
suggest that the superintendent Of the public
schools OF Charleston require the pupils OF the
different 1hools to write essays or compost.
hons on Stonewall jackson to be read on that
day and that prize be awarded TO the pupil
Offering The best review OF his life and
characters
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-26
English's Fight with Edgar Poe.

One Of the oldest men in the House OF Rep
resentatives is Or. Thomas Dunn English,
who represents the Sixth Tor Essex county,
district of New Jersey. who will be IS years
OF age June 20, 1894. Long before ne ever
dreamed of becoming Congressman English,
the geutleman from New Jersey acquired dis
tinction as the author of ben BOlt,n to
which Du Maurter, the novelist, devoted con-
siderable space in the current issue of Har-
per 5 Magazine in the story Of ''rritby " In
addition to his fame rs a poet Mr.. English
also enjoyed the notQretY OF having been Mt
one time the chosen friend and noon Compan-
ion of Edgar Allan Poe, author OF '"Ihe
Raven and other poems. How his friendship
terminated can best be described in the lam
guarge Of MIR. English during conversation
with the Washington correspondent for the
Chicago Tribune
"Upto l&4j" said the New Jersey states
man. Poe and myself we're we'll nigh iEsep-
arabic, both at Philadelphia and New FORK,
where we afterwaru removed While in
the latter city Poe became involved in con-
| trOverSy with II brother of Mrs. Ellet. a noted
novelist half a century ago. relative 10 GER
tain letters which Poe declared the lady had
written 10 him. This dispute became very
animated ana one day while was discuss
ing certain matters with caller Poe burst
! into the room where we were talking and de-
mauded the loan ofmy pistol When l asked
him what ne wanted II for his reply was that
he intended TO shoot the brother of the woman
whom he had illuminated. This was my op-
pOrtunlty and did not neglect it. In the
plainest language possible told Poe that he
was acting the part OF a blackguard. and Sian.
dering and endeaVoring to compromise an
honest woman, and he know II. Besides. >
said l. you know. Poe, that you have no let
ters from Mrs. Ellet as we'll as do +
"Burting out he did not propose TO be
talked to in such a manner before a stranger
Poe reiterated that he had very damaging
letters from the lady in question. Then in
heavens name, why don't you produce them
when her brother demands themT was my
query. This did not seem to TO at all pleasant
TO the author OF The Raven and he volun-
teered the information that | was poking nv
nose into his business too much, One word
led to another, and from. words we came to
blows my right fist ornamentiug Poe's right
eve in the most approved fashion. A series
of punches followed, and before the scrim-
mage ended had forced my unwelcome Wis
itor down on the floor, and taking i'm py both
ears and The sides of his face. l proceeded to
ram his face vigorously against the floor of
my apartment. This encounter stirred up all
the malevolence in Poe's nature, and when
his dshgured countenauce was commented
upon few minutes later he evaded an expla-
nation by saying that he had run against a
workman who was Carelessly carrying piece
OF lumber on his shoulder. Ever afterward
he could not say things too mean about me-
and this fsticuf ended all friendly relations
between US up to the day Of his DEATH
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-26
PERSONAL.

Herr Much, OF Vienna, the celebrated lin
gust, whose knowledge Of European Ian
guages is not surpassed by that OF any one
now living, has gone to ireland TO learn Irish.
Al present he Is residing in Dublin, and is
taking lessons from the professor Of Irish at
Trinity College.
Mrs. Annie Besant wears bloodstone ring
sent to her by Nine. Blavatsky. In speaking
OF It she said: 1T is very magnetic. After
u was given to Mime. Blayatsky she wore il
during the remainder Of her last incarnation.
shali wear II during the rest OF my stay on
earth this time
Queen Victoria is in possession Of a curious
needle. 1t was made at the celebrated needle
mandatory at Redditch and represents the
Iralan column. in miniature. Scenes from
the queen life are depicted on the needle, so
nnely cut that they are only discernible
through microscope.
curious lawsuit has Just been concluded
at Brussels. a widow named Meeus died in
testate. having large fortune A dispute al
once began among her relatives, and law
suit to settle thevarioHs claims was institu-
ted. AT the trial II was proved that no fewer
testatrix. Judgment has been pronounced IN
their favor. that is, in favor Of relatives even
twelve degrees removed.
The Emperor of Russia had. up to a short
time back, double in the person OF a banker
OF the name OF Csrlsben in Copenhagen.
tarlSben was introduced some time ago to the
ear who himself remarked the extraOr-
binary likeness. This proved unfortunate for
the banker. who henceforth drove in car
riage and four, and was only too pleased when
ne was taken for the emperor Of all the Rus
slas. In the result Clrls1eu went mad on the
SUBJECT, and now he has died in a mad house
IN the hrm faith that he was the car.
King Oscar retains many OF the shrewd
French characteristics Of his ancestry, and
while kingly enough on dress occasions is or
dlnaruy simple and unaffected He is in
tereSted in literature and music. has Travelled
great deal and is in many respects fine
man. King Oscar forms a singular contrast
10 the we'll known Norwegian novelist who is
his political opponent. 'fhe physical appear
anCe OF BJOrnstlerne Bjornson, the candidate
for the presidency Of the Norwegian republic,
IS said to resemble that Of one OF the old
Morse gods.
In point Of dress the German empress is
considered 10 carry off the palm, and the
number of toilets that she orders In the
course OF the year is very considerable. As a
rule, however, her dresses are not fitted on
her, but on model, 50 that she is saved all
the inconvenience, fatigue and loss o. time
that so many ladies have TO suffer. Her
majesty desires in every case to have unique
costumes, SO that she has to be supplied with
garments OF pattern which have uelther
been sold to others before nor may be DIS
posed OF TO any one else.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-26
The Fire penartrnent.

If what was contained in statements in
the MORNING News yesterday is correct
respecting appointments in the fire de-
partment service it is certainly time that
the service was given a thorough over
hauling Thesubstsnce Of the statements
is that men are appointed firemen with
out regard to their physical fitness for
the duties required of them.
1t seems that one of the regulations is
that applicants for places on the fire force
shall be examined by the health officer,
the conclusion being that only those
passed by him shall be eligible
for appointment. This regulation, it
appears, is practically dead letter, not
because the health officer is not ready and
willing to comply with it, but because ap-
pointments are made without reference
TO examinations made by him.
1t would not be advisable, of course, to
conclude that there are men in the fire
force who are physically unable to fill the
places they hold, but the presumption
from what was stated in the MORNING
News yesterday is that there are. The
matter should be looked into. Neither
the police force nor the fire force
should be used for taking care of men
who cannot, on account of physical disa-
bilities, earn living in other occupa-
tions. The fire service requires healthy
and strong men-men who can endure
heat and cold, and who can stand great
physical exertion. Immense interests are
committed to the care Of fremen and they
should be men every way qualified to pro
tect those interests as far as it is possible
to do So
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-26
The Hatch Option Bill.

Representative Hatch, of Missouri, does
not intend that his anticipation bill in this
congress shall be as sweeping a measure
against dealing in futures as the one he
urged so vigorously in the last congress.
He is either afraid that bill absolutely
prohibiting dealing in futures would be
vetoed, or else he has become convinced
that the future business is not such bad
thing for farmers as it has been repre-
scented to be.
The bill he now proposes TO have passed
is directed against what are known as
bucket-shops- small places which have the
reputation Of being gambling institutions.
The large houses in which cotton, grain and
provisions are bought and sold for future
delivery are not to be interfered with.
To accomplish Mr.. Hatch's purpose his
bill will be made revenue measure, and
such a tax placed upon the option bust
ness that the bucket shops will be
forced to close their doors
No regret will be felt il the bucket
shops are forced out of business. They
do not influence the market one way or
the other and there is no doubt that they
who speculate in a small way. The be
lief is quite general that a good many of
them are not honest in their dealings
with their customers. But whether
they are or not no tears would be shed if
they should be taxed out of existence.
Legitimate option business, however, is
helpful rather than hurtful to the pro-
ducers, At least that is the opinion of
many who have given the matter very
careful consideration. At present for in
stance, there is virtually no wheat being
bought for speculative purposes. Since
the recent panic the grain option brokers
have about ceased business. The wheat
producers and the wheat consumers are
about as close together now as they are
ever likely to get. What is the resultl
The price of wheat is lower than in many
years. The reason is believed TO be that
as this is a season of the year when the
supply greatly exceeds the market de-
mands, the offerings have forced theprice
of wheat down.
If there was an active speculative mar
ket wheat would be bought and sold for
future delivery, and the effect of the com
petition among the buyers would be to
cause an advance in prices.
There is no doubt that the option bust
ness has some bad features that cannot
be got rid Of However, the good features
greatly outnumber the bad ones, and for
that reason, as well as some others, Rep
resentative Hatch and Senator Washburn
will find it to be a most difficult matter
to get congress to adopt their ideas re-
speeding the dealings in options.