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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
September 70, 1894.
Incidents Of Fighting on the Chicka-
hOnliny.

In "The Century War Book" Gen. Will
liam b. Franklin tells the following Incl
dents of the fighting on the Chickahominy
on the day preceding the battle of Gaines
Mill:
"In the house which has been described
as about the middle of the left clearing lived
an old man with young wife and child
about years old. He came to me about 10
o'clock and asked if thought there would
be a fight there that day. l told him that
there certainly would be. He then asked
me when thought it would be. l thought
in about half an hour. Then, l will have
time to take my wife and child to my broth
er, who lives about half a mile down the
swamp, and get back before it begins
eyes said but why come back at all p
"'Why, said he, if don't your men will
take all my chickens and ducks
$50 he departed with his wife and child
and in a little while returned General
Smiths headquarters were near this house,
so it was fair target for the enemy. Sever
al shot went through it, and one of them
took off the leg of the poor old man, who bled
to death in a few minutes. He had sacrificed
himself for his poultry.
Zone of the brigadier- generals Of the
command, during lull in the firing, came
to my headquarters, leaving his brigade to
take care of itself Finding his stay too
long, had him sent back to his post, and 3
short time afterward | was informed that he
had been carried off the field on a stretcher
wounded. l thought it my duty to go to
the brigade and find how things were going
with it, and asked Gen Smith to accompany
me. We started out, and almost at once the
enemy opened on us with great vigOr. l
looked back, and found, to my horror, that
all my own and General Smiths staff were
following us, and that large cavalry escort
belonging to headquarters was also in the
procession The enemy had evidently
taken US for 4 cavalry regiment Getting
rid of them all, we finally arrived at theright
of the brigade, unharmed. Making inquiry
of staff officer about the General, he re.
piled: oh no, sir; he is not wounded he
felt unwell, and has gone to the woods to lie
down and will soon be back | turned of
in great disgust to return, when another off
Ger looking as neat and clean as if he had
just joined the army, stepped up with the air
of private secretary of some grand official,
and, touching his hat : Who shall l say
called, sir?' General Smith and l did not
hear the last of that expedition for long
/ time"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
The Laicyer,s Best Foe.
Fee simple, and simple fec,
And all the fees entail

rec SIMPLE ana simple Zee
And all the fees entail
Are nothing when compared ID thee
Thou best of fees--fe-male :"
That is what a lawyer wrote in his wifes
album. He kept her in the best Of health
and humor by providing her with DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription for those sea-
sons of sickness, debility and backache,
which are the peculiar lot of the female sex.
4 minister at Okmulgee, Creek Nation,
Ind. T., says: 81 am pleased to stand as a
witness for your 'Fayorite Prescription. :
Ny wife was an invalid for about II months.
Every remedy was used for her health and
money spent in vain, but no relief could be
obtained. Your Favorite Prescription was
recommended to me and | obtained one bot
tie. Her health soon began to improve, and
she was actually cured by it. 1t is a won
derful medicine. Every invalid lady ought
to obtain it"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
"a kind Of old hobgoblin hall
T.

An ancient inn is thus described, but the
description exactly fits the condition of the
body when fallen to decay on account Of a
torpid liver which corrupts the blood, all
the horrors of dyspepsia aud finally con-
sumption following.
The brain becomes the dwelling place OF
hobgobins, and dependency, gloom and
misery hold possession Of the patient.
Fortunately for this class of sufferers per
feet relief is found in DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery which restores the liver
to activity and pure rich blood drives dis
ease from lung and brain. The incipient
consumption, scrofulous sores, cough, hectic
fever and debility disappear.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26

In Russia it was the common belief up to
the time of Peter the Great that beardless
men were also soulless, and that man who
purposely admitted ofhaying bis beard mar
red could never enter heaven. The great
Peter above referred to ordered his heathens
to shave up, go as to appear more ciyiliz-
ed, and when they refused to comply with
his edct be fined the wealthy and middle
classes one hundred rubles for each beard
that was permitted to grow, and each peas
ant and labOrer a copek for the same priyil
age. Finally the priests were appealed to,
and they informed their Pensioners that un-
less they submitted to having their boards
shaved they need not expect that St. Mich
olas, the gatekeeper of heaven, would be
able to distinguish them from the bearded
Turks. That had the desired effect.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
Cure for headache.

As remedy for all forms of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
best. It effects permanent cure and the
most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield
to its influence We urge all who are
afflicted to procure bottle, and give this
remedy fair trial. In cases of habitual
constipation Electric Bitters cures by giving
the needed tone to the bowels, and few cases
resist the use of this medicine. Try it once.
Large bottle only Fifty cents at Brown &
Hooff's Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26

A wild west temperance barkeeper says :
"The best soda water in town. SO our pa
irons say Oasht they TO know? Just
enough foam on it to prove is vitality, just
enough gas in it to give it twang, just
enough flavor in it to please the palate. In
fact it is Just right 1t is q wonderful reyi-
yer. Better than intoxicants. 1t stimu-
lates without enervating. Sends thrill of
happiness through ones veins, and leaves
no bad after effects Our soda water Is a
golden thread with which we are weaving a
high reputation. Only cents a glass
Let our gold thread its way down your
throat"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist TO
sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this con-
ditiou. fyou are afflicted with Q Cough,
Cold or any Lung, Throat or Chest trouble,
and will use remedy as directed, giving 1t a
fair trial. and experience no benefit, you
may return the bottle and have your money
refunded. We could not make this offer
did we not know that Dr. Kings New Dis
coyery could be relied on. II never disap-
points. Trial bottles free at Brown x
Hoofr's Drug Store. Large size SOC. and
Sl00.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
Hats ReNOCGfed.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renoyate
gentlemens silk or felt hats promptly and at
moderate rates Call at her residence, east side
of Charles street, south of Congress
May g. 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
Just Received.

Ihave Just received a nice supply Of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden :
Easter Dyes,-four colors for cents.
W. S. MERCHANT.
III 1900
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26

OFFERS to the people Of Jefferson County
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actua
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible partie:
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven
port j. Garland Hurst, John W Rider, w. II
+. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, Wm. l.. Wilson
Eugene Baker, 5. w. Washington, II. /. Snyder
Charles p. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob S
Melvin, <. G. W Herr, Isaac II. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL. ........ ......... President
II. B. DAVENPORT, ............ ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMMIrTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider
Jos. Trapnell, 5. W. Washington.
Local AGENrs.- s.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. f. Trail Shepherds
town ]. S Fleming Charlestown-Washing
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
Ice Cream.

The Tee Cream Parlors Of the undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream serv-
ed by the saucer OF sold by measure, and fam
lies or parties supplied ON short notice.
May i6. 1S4f. HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
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 Will
be strictly enforced.
GUSTAV BROWN,
June % 1891 Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
THE MILD POWER CURES.
VETER RIM RY

CURES Fevers, COnGestiOns. Inflammation.
A.A. spinal Meningitis, Milk Fever.
II. B.-Strains, Lameness, Rheumatism
c. C.-Distemper, Nasal Discharges.
ID. D.-BOts or Grubs, Worms.
l.. E.-COughs, Heaves, Pneumonia.
f. F.-COlic or Gripes, Bellyachc.
G.. G.-NIiscarriage, HemOrrhages.
H.H.-Urinary and Kidney Diseases.
1. I.-Eruptive Diseases, Mango.
]. k.-Diseascs of Digestion.
Stable Case, with Specifies Manual.
Vet. cure OH and Mediator, $500
Price. Single Bottle (over 80 dosesl go
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- MOORE,
ATTORNET -
ATTORNEY ATL4W.

CtqrlsiOlop, Jefferson Co,oty West Virginia.
VIII undertake cases jointly i'm the Courts Of
both of said Counties.
May II, 1872.
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n GREEN


Cule,'9,r,. JeFerson County, West TugiHia,
VIII practice I'm the Courts Of Jefferson, Berke-
ley and Morgan counties. IN the United States
District Court az Martinsburg, and In the Su-
preme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Specia. attention 20 the collection OF claims,
and prompt remittances Of the same.
Office opposite COurt-hOuse.
Aug 8. 1Se0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
For Sale

Window sashes, blinds, doors. etc, Of the
old Methodist Church. Apply al this Office.
June 7, 1895
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AprilIs. 1892:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-09-26
STRICTLY CASH BUSINESS

Country produce taken in exchange for
goods. l solicit a share Of the public patron
age. Respectfully,
The morning call., 1894-12-02

hanging up on the wall which came in my
way the other day, and which is illustrated.
and moreover had the fascinating title of
the Lucky Pincushion"; we may do
without pins. but who will be brave enough
to disregard luck? The molds for this
kind of crochet work are now well known
and easily obtained. The molds must be
covered with close double crochet. Into this
work a row of single crochet. taking up
the back part of the stitch in the previous
row as usual. Line both back and front
With satin or silk, and then put ON jewels
as shown 10 the dra wing the large oval
jewel In the center is worked round in
stem stitch. Cut out two pieces in thin
cardboard exactly the shape Of the mold.
put stufting between and cover them; then
sew on the outside parts neatly and finish
it off with loop of ribbon and rather a
full bow, so as to hide where it is fastened
to the wall. A pincushion of this sort is
an addition to any kind of room, and
should be made in colors harmonizing with
the general scheme of the room.
The morning call., 1894-12-02

seen and inwardly digested the Partisan
frocks, made entirely of some frst-rate
fur. dyed in some cases dark blue or GRIM
son, declares that we are returning to the
days when the world was still young and
men and women walked about faute de
mieux in wild beasts skins, stained ac-
cording to the primitive fancy of the
wearer. A couple of martens, with the
heads suppressed, that are joined together
to form boa the tails and paws consti-
tuting an excellent finish, are Que of the
LATEST coy additions to our winter toilets.
Instead of tea gowns being OH the de-
cline everything proves that they are
more than ever in favor. A ON closely
curtained and lit by shaded lamps, seems
to invite its owner to don softly clingng
tea gown. One worn the other day by a
popular hostess, who was entertaining a
few friends at the hour of tea and crum-
pets, was in toile of lovely shade of tur-
quoise blue, arranged with ecru lace. The
dentelle formed more than half the round
cape.collar. and fell, jabot-like. OH each
side of the finely pleated blue chiffon front.
Simplicity, which is really the keynote of
true distinction in dress, marked this
dainty garment.
The morning call., 1894-12-02

months in the making of walking-gowns,
and besides rich blues, gray is to take a
considerable position on the list of colors.
Here, as in our second sketch, is the ex-
ample of something new and extremely
smart in the way of afternoon outdoor
gowns. AS visiting dress this c0nfec-
ton seems perfect. A steel gray gibeline,
otherwise satin cloth, is embroidered with
narrow black silk cable cording, and is
made up La Princesse fastening behind.
The skirt portion, following tue lines of
all the best up-to-date jupes. is quite seven
yards In width round the hem, and has at
the back large orgau-Dleats. made to stand
out by means of inserted hcrsehair
Growing this perfectly cut robe is kind
OF Russian vest in steel-gray mirror velvet,
trimmed with Corsican fox. Lined with
cream satin. it NAV be taken off at the
wearers pleasure. Further additions are
made In the way Of a fur edging round the
cuffs and throat and large knot of gray
satin ribbon to hide the fastenings of the
vests. A gray mirror velvet hat trimmed
with ostrich plumes to match, and pearl
kid gloves stitched with black, complste a
delightful toilet.
Extravaganza in fur seems TO have
reached its limit. Besides the lavish en-
ployment of ermine as pipings to dark
skins and as Innings to clOaks there il
tremendous demand for sabre, blue fox.
and the coat of another species of renard,
who halls from Corsica, and whose fur is
nearly as gray and AS fluffy as that of his
more expensive confrere. A wag. who has
The morning call., 1894-12-02

that You set such high vally on yourself2
| Why. just nobody at all. You have To
teach school to keep from starvin'. And I
| s'posen you think you can have this school
| as long as you want it. There's lust
| where you slip I'D, my fine LADY, You'll
| never teach in this deeStrict agin. And
| I'll turn you out before your time IS I'D il
you amt purity keerful how you carry
| sail. l hear that there's lot of the
young fellers in the neighborhood hang
ing around the schoOlnOuse to see you,
Cant have any SIGH gOiDgs on as that and
/ want you to understand it. hired you
to teach the scholars and not to spend your
time sparkin' with Tom, Dick and Harry.
No respectable girl would stoop to SIGH
low bizness. If l hear any more ont,
PHI"
At this point Miss PelIew. who had sud
denly grown very pale, gave the deacon a
vigorous slap in the face with the fiat of
her book The result proved that poetry
is potent, at least when administered eX-
ternally. With a yelp of pain the old
scoundrel let 60 OF the girls Wrlst ana she
hastily departed.
For q long time the discounted suitor sat
on nile boards rubbing his cheek and
matchmaking the young schUolma'am.
III make her pay purity dear for this
days work." he grOwled, as he finally
hohbled homeward. "Pll not only turn
her out of school, but Tll have her az
rested for salt and battery"
His bark proved worse than his bite.
"Pll let the stuck-up thing go and have
nothing more to do with her," he NUT
tered, as he sat milking the next morning.
II won't even look at her when she goes
by. After all, ain't sorry that she re-
fused me. In fact, come TO think it over,
RELY feel like reJicing II I'd married
her | couldn't have got n o work out of her
to speak of, for she's a show woman
through and through."-A. Enos 10 Orange
Judd'S Farmer.
The morning call., 1894-12-02
For the Lips.

OnloVely lips come from an unhealthy
stomach. Bad digestion will often assert
ltselt In broken or chapped lips, sores in
the corners of the mouth. lever blsters
ana coated tongue. Chronic sore mouths
should be rubbed with sweet oil or pure
gIycerine at night; in the morning wash
with solution of alum or borax-a tea
spoonful In tumbler of water. Camphor
Ice Is both healing and cleansing. Good
cola cream Is not a bad salve. The receipt
Is simple enough, but it doesn't paw to
prepare it; all the druggists have Supplies
ana cheerfully dispense fve-cent quant-
tles. Citron ointment is one of the old re-
liable salves kept by all chemists. 1t is
applied TO the sore with soft linen CLOTH
when the mouth 10 sore the diet should be
changed to vegetable foods.
The morning call., 1894-12-02
THE NEW WOMAN.
She Has Pleaded With Enthusiasm
the Privilege of Genius.

the PrlVUe2e OF UenIuS.
Dderot, in his rhapsodlcal fragment, "Sur
les Femmes," while exalting their qualities Of
tenderness. OF devotion, and of ecstasy con-
cludes by saying that ''they are more civilized
than men on the surface. but within have re-
NAMED true savages." From which it seems TO
follow that the ROAD which would lead them
back to the age Of instinct is more direct and
good deal shorter than the way of the skulking
crea lure, man. Or. as Burdach observes, with
his sure touch, Though women do not tend to
vary so much as men, when they do vary, they
fall into an extreme"
The wits and philosophers of the eighteenth
century in France eXemplifed not only the
law by which genius often displays certain
feminine softncsS, but also the fact that the
brains OF Frenchmen and Frenchwomen are
hand, masculine thOugbt."-sO abhOrrent to
the New Woman-did set In motion those
systems and sketch those UtoLias, which ac-
count for the idylls OF Les Charmettes, the
Wattea ulike pastOrals of the Little Tranon,
the heroics of "Cornne" and the rights of the
femalr, as summed up In her seventeen articles
by Mile. Olympic de Gouges. But, on the o. her
hand. IL The brains of The two sexes had been
decidedly unequal in weight and in the number
have preached In vain, for want OF an audience.
" omen can hardly take TO themselves, there
fore. the glory OF the fresh and glad Lidings,
the liberty, equality and free union which
make The substance of that evangel Yet, now
as always. they have proved to be ferVent dis
ciples, energetic, unrelentlDg, self-conVinced.
They have pleaded with equal enthusiasm the
privileges of genius and the wrongs of their
own sex. They are willing TO foTego the hODors
decreed 70 them by chivalry if only they might
claim even-handed Justice. And to them justice
signifed emphaticaliy freedom: La Carriers
ouverte aux talents" But their chief talent
has ever been TO please, as Joubert would tell
them with smile.
How then are they to please? Alas, If It be
true then that they remain savages, accord Ing
to DderOJ alas. If that diamond pOin ted
satrist Pope should not be guile in the wro ng
when he affirms that "every woman is at heart
a rake" and most women have no character
at all."-Tbe Quarterly Review.
The morning call., 1894-12-02
philadelphia Times.

deeper shades will neutralize your ford
complexion as no other tints ON the color
card will.
Then for the creamv-skinned brunette
the Dalest shades OF lemon and ecru offer
an appropriate setting. She whose locks
are as dusky as ravens wing should
gown herself ia the inkiest of costumes :;
the rud1y-copper tints of Titan tresses
are wonderfully enriched by robes of the
Fame color. shading through half dozen
deep tones.
And for the maiden whose coloring is q
sort OF cross between the light and dark
type half dozen tints may be blended to
harmonic with the hair and eyes.-Phila-
delphia Times.
The morning call., 1894-12-02
AWAY !

Come away, love with me, love. away!
Far away from the world that we know,
Far from all we have done till to-day,
And from all we have been until now
Far awayl
Set impossible distance between
All that was AUG that is. and let naught
Be remembered. heard, spoken or seen
That can ever remind us OF aught
That has been!
OF the past every vestige efface,
With It's doings, whatever they werel
OF each circumstanc e, person and place
That have been its aceomplices, spare
Not trace.
And discard with the days that are done
All their cumbrouS caparisoningSi
OF old habitudes need have we none,
Who have only to spread out our wings
And be gone.
But wherever they bear US away,
Be IL far from the world that we know,
Far from all that we have done till to-day,
And from all we have been until now
Far away!
OWEN MERE DIT
The morning call., 1894-12-02
A Fire Screen.

Chilly people, who at the same time are
possessed of delicate skin, often endure
any amount Of cold rather than run the
risk of the terrible burning of The face
and reddeued hands which are the fire.
quent results OF sitting too closely to the
fire. We have had screens of various
kinds-oanners that hang from the mantel-
The morning call., 1894-12-02

piece; ornamental glass and wood work
arrangements which stand up from the
floor and get into everybody's way as
much as possible. A hand fire screen may
protect the face, but it is at the expense Of
the hand that holdsit. Ihave gone through
so much myself that it really amounts to
positive torture after sitting ana enjoy ing
the heat of the fire, and | cannot but feel
The morning call., 1894-12-02
Selecting CoIors.

One law in selecting colors is universal
that is. follow the prevailing tints Of your
own face.
What" says the flaxen-hared damsel
with face that contains tint of yellow,
"garb myself In buff ard butter tints ?
Why, l would be matching my skin and
killing the tone of my hair" You are
mistaken in this, dear girl. 1t will only
enhance your natural coloring to develop
into sort of yellow chrysanthsmum.
The morning call., 1894-12-02

yellow velvet roses. that toned in well with
the rich brown of the fur. The Toreador
shape, which was the monopoly OF the
elite In the early autumn, has now become
as common as were the coQue's feather boas
some little time ago. II is being made in
the most ordinary of felts. decked with
snowy pompons OF a tawdry description.
Consequently, as regards small hats,
mademoiselle may with impunity wear
nicely draped toque or felt sailor" flu lily
trimmed.
The decision is madel Faced and satin
cloths are to hold the day for the next fe W
The morning call., 1894-12-02
The Lucky Pincushion.

The old rhyme runs, "See pin and let it
lie, want pin before you die" and to
judge by the almost daily Increasing vari-
cites of pincushions, We are not likely in
these days ever to arrive at the punish
ment which is said to be In store for our
lazlness. There was nice little shape for