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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20

Senator Quay took the shortest way
to avoid disagreeable explanations of
his relations to the Sugar Trust by frank
ly stating that he bought sugar stock
and should do SO again. He disposed
of his holdings before being called upon
to vote on the sugar schedule, but he
entertains no very exalted notions re-
garding the right of senators to speculate
in stocks the value of which is to be
more or less affected by legislative ac-
ton. While Senator Quay's position is
not to be commended and is hardly de-
fensible, still we imagine it will leave
him in less bad odor with the public
than Senator McPherson's statement left
that New Jersey gentleman. 1t has the
merit of frankness and raightforward-
Mesa merit that Senator McPherson's
was largely destitute Of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20
S CUP DEFENDERS EAT
QUAKER OATS
MANSON G. LARRAREE.
GAG MIDDLE STREET..
be every goods
GAG MIDDLE STREET.

Shelf Paper, &c dozen sheets.
Moth Paper, package of 10 sheets for
10c.
Toilet Paper, 5 and &c package.
The Hub Fish Glue, the best &c bottle.
70 quart Wood Pals 13c.
Wringers, Metropolitan, 1925.
The Buckeye Wringer, $1.9S.
Oil Stoves, burner, 83c.
Oil Stoves, 2 burners, $1.49,
Oil Stoves. burners, 1925.
These are the improved oil stoves, al
the modern improvements and all the
extra attachments, tops, ovens, etc., at
our Popular Prices.
Window Screens. We have the adj
Unstable in five sizes. Prices 25, 33,
81 1-2, 80 and 4Sc.
We shall place on sale this morn
ing special lot of Screens at very low
prices.
Bamboo Easels, 25c.
Ice Cream Freezers, Mondays special
price, 8 gallon $1.9S; 4 gallon $2.13; 6
gallon $3.50,
Sponges, good size, SC.
Lamps of all kinds. Hall Lamps.
Bracket Lamps, Parlor Lamps. Kitchen
Lamps. Chamber Lamps.
The Baby Cleveland Nickel Night
Lamps, stand or hung, SOC.
Another lot of Nellie BLY, Lamps.
Glass Tumblers, Acc dozen or &c each.
Baskets. Market Baskets. Clothes
Baskets, in Willow, Rattan and Splint,
Hampers, Lunch Baskets, all sizes at
popular prices.
Tuesday we shall put on sale rs dozen
of Floor Bristle Brushes at CSC.
Tuesday we shall sell 80 Ladies' Cutting
Tables at Csc each.
Tinware Of all descriptions, Glassware,
Woodenware, Crockery Flower Pots,
Childrens Carts, Doll Carriages, Feather
Busters, Whisk Brooms, Floor Brooms,
etc.
III our Basement Salesroom you will
find large assortment of useful and in
teresting articles for household use
You will also find the prices lower and
the variety larger than can be found
elsewhere
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20

Potato bugs have never been seen in
so large mum bers as at present at Wood
land, Aroostook. Every potato seems to
have from one up to a large number.
There has been very large acreage of
potatoes planted and they are just
breaking ground. Some complain sof
the seeds rotting. The promise for a
very large hay crop was never better,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20

Hen hawks sare very numerous this
season in Jonesboro and several poultry
raisers have lost hens and chickens by
the troublesome pests. Last Saturday
evening 81 "A. Fish sailed forth in quest
of these birds of prey and was success
full in capturing two large ones and three
young ones, which were about the size
of leghorn hen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20
LACE CURTAINS A SPECIALITY,

No necessity of sending to New
York. The Peoples Steam Laun-
dry, Nos. so and So Free St., guar
antee as nice work ON Lace Cur
tains and all nice fabrics as are
done in any Laundry.
We refer with pleasure to our
many patrons in what manner our
work is done. Do not be deceived
by the idea, that skilled workmen
are not to be found in Portland.
THOMAS & JEWETT.
Ju5 dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20

Mrs. Matte Baker Dunn has made
most generous offer to the Methodist
church at Waterville. Mrs. Dunn offers
to give $500 toward raising tue existing
debt on the society's parsonage, provided
an equal amount can be raised by sub
scription.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20

David K. Wells of Newburyport, Mass,
is IS years old, and for the past IL years
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20

BIB. Wells of Lubec, of whom mention
was made in the PRESS, returned home
last Saturday. having been completely
relieved from the lodged orange seed in
his throat. The Boston physician pushed
the seed down. The process was very
painful, but it saved his life Mr.. Wells
is now able to attend to business.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20

The Belfast & Castine Steamboat Co.
organized at Rockiand for the
purpose of maintaining steam boat line
and doing business incident thereto, has
filed certificate. Capital stock SIS, 900,
of which $4,000 is paid in. President,
HIP. Jones, of Rockland; treasurer, H.
Phones, of Rock land.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-20

A young lady in Gardiner is inclined
to be cool toward the young man who
choir meetings. and did not on the even
ing the choir last met. The young man
is suffering awful agonies, and doesn't
dare to explain. 1t seems that he crept
into church that evening and fell asleep.
When the choir had finished he didn't
wake, and they didn't know he was
there. AS consequence they locked
him in and the girl walked home alone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
The Camera Test.

Only few years ago photographer was
only thought OF as a man who took pictures
of persons simply that their friends who
could not be with them all the time might
at least see any minute just how they look
ed. But now the man with the camera, or
even the boy or the girl with the camera,
does a good deal more than that.
Since it has become possible to take in
stantaneous pictures the use Of the camera
has extended in every way. In England
few weeks age certain iron bridge Of one
Of the railways was suspected Of being un.
safe. 1t looked all right but there were
some reasons why the managers were afraid
of it, They could not decide for themselves
so they sent up to London for famous en-
gineer to come aud look it over.
He came and was puzzled, too, until he
thought Of way to test it. He took ko-
dac and made picture Of the bridge with
no train upon it. Then he kept his camera
in position and waited fer fast train to
come Pretty soon an express came thun-
dering on, and just as the big locomotive
struck the bridge he pulled open the slide
and took second picture on the same plate
that still held the first.
When the plate was examined the picture
with the train was found so much below the
other as to show what the engineers and
managers had feared-a dangerous droop TO
the bridge Cincinnati 7imes.Sdr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

could throw this thing. 1t looks easy.
As he spoke he swung it carelessly
round his head and the crowd moved
back in terror. There were men there
who had seen strange adventures, but
they turned pale. Frank Frost crawled
behind his neighbor with shaking knees.
Don't do it, Tody."
Point it the other way, it might be
loaded" "Give us chance for our
lives" pleaded the spectators. But Mr..
Hamilton was resolved. He compressed
his lips, glanced hastily about, and pro-
PEELED his boomerang toward that part of
the horizon that looked safest. The
boomerang went in that direction for just
three feet. Then it turned sharp cor
ner and made a slant for the savage OF
the unpronounceable name, and there was
murder in its motion. A chorus Of warn
ing yells from the crowd told the bush
man, whose back was turned, that some
thing was the matter. He didn't wait TO
investigate, but dropped, just in time, for
a fraction of second later the whlrllng
weapon cut wide swath in the atmos-
phere Just where his head had been, and
fell some fifty feet further on. The saw
age arose and cast reproachtul glance
at Mr.. Hamilton, but that gentleman
was busy looking at his watch. The
bushmen kept an eye on him thereafter,
and when, later on, he picked up another
boomerang they fairly fell over each
other in their efforts to get to cover.
The exhibition ended with a remarka-
bic throw by Dillaroo. He hurled the
boomerang directly west 1t travelled for
200 feet, rose returned, hovered, swooped
in an opposite direction to the south,
doubled on itself swooped down and to
the east, then rose, and finally descended
on the eastern covered grand stand, chip
ping a piece of it out and smashing itself.
1t must have travelled 300 yards. After
the throwing was over a native woman
named Tigara joined the savages, they
danced to an accompaniment of chanting
and boomerangs clicked in time, a dance
called the corrobores.
Then they handed around their BOOM
erangs for examination, and retired from
the field. Several spectators, not includ-
ing Mr.. Hamilton, went to far corners OF
the field and tried to throw the weapons
with meagre success. Mr.. Frost says
that some principle, not understood, un-
derlies the phenomenon of boomerang
flight. If it could be found out, it would
probably advance materially the science
of aerostatics, and be Of value to those
who are attempting to solve the problem
of aerial navigation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Mistakes Of Nervous Singers.

The effects of nervousness are varied and
amusing, One young mezzO-soprano was
prevented just in time from walking on the
platform in huge pair of fur-lined over
shoes, which were put on above her slippers
and which contrasted comically with her
dainty gown. Another songstress, who was
gifted with good verbal memory, was sing
ing without note. During 4 rather elabo-
rate symphony, preceding the second verse
of her song, she CHANGED idly to glance at
the book Of words which she was holding.
Confusion followed. She could not link
the melody with the poem. 1t was terri
bic moment, but she stepped swiftly over to
the piano, glanced at the accompanies copy
and finished her song con amore 1t apper-
ed, on inspection, that by printers error
two lines Of her song had been left out Of
the book Of words. This had confused her
and was the cause of her failure to blend
words aud music together.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist to
sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this con-
dition you are afflicted with o Cough,
Cold or any Lung, Throat or Chest trouble,
and will use remedy as directed, giving it 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
covery could be relied on. II never disap-
points. Trial bottles free at Brown &
Hoof's Drug Store. Large size SOC. and
81 90
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
the Agricultural Products Of the
United States.

In the second of series of articles on
"rhe South Before the War;" by Mr..
Richard II. Edmunds, published in the
April number of the magazine Southern
States, of Baltimore, Md, the following
extraordinary presentation is made:
The total population of the United
States in 1860 was 81 100000, of which
the South had 6,sOO,OOO whites and
100000 negroes or an aggregate of TO-
100000, just little more than one-third
of the total. With only one-third of the
aggregate population and less than one-
fourth of the white population the South
raised more than one-half of the total
agricultural products of the country.
The South not only produced all the
cotton, rice and sugar raised in the Uni
ted States-these were all practically sur
plus cash crops-but also raised 95S,0OO,-
900 bushels of corn or A per cent. of the
total crop of the country in 1860; 35l,-
100000 pounds of tobacco against IL
100000 pounds in the rest of the country
3S,6OO,0O0 bushels of sweet potatoes out
of total crop of Al, 100000 bushels; it
had over 40 per cent. of the total value
of live stock of the country, or s467 1885,
600 out of 81 100, 100000 it made 16,-
100000 gallons Of molasses against 22,-
900 gallons made by other sections it
produced beeswax and honey to the ex-
tent of 13,5O0,G00 pounds or over one
half of all made in the country; the value
of the animals slaughtered was sS4, ,4OO,-
600 against s12S,000,000 in all the other
sections combined, and out of a total
value of what were classed as "home.
made manufacture" of s24,300,00O the
South had 100000. One OF the most
interesting features of this exhibit is the
production of beans and peas. Some
months ago Mr.. Edward Atkinson wrote
a magazine article to show that the South
"needed beans, claiming that its lack OF
knowledge of beans was one Of the serious
hindrances to its agricultural advance
ment. A Mississippi editor, s. A. Jones,
of Aberdeen, believe it was, reminded
Mr.. Atkinson that he had failed to study
Southern agricultural history-that Bos-
tons intellectually might be due to eating
beans, but that even before the war, Mis-
sissippi alone raised more beans than all
of New England, and he might have
added, of the Middle States included
In 1860 the whole country raised 10000
600 bushels Of beans and peas, and Of this
quantity II, 500, 600 bushels were produced
South of Mason and Dixon's line. The
cash value of farms in the whole country in
1860 was S6,6SS, 100000, and though the
South had only one-fourth Of the white
population the value of its farms was s2,-
300, 100000, more than one-third of the
whole, and an increase Of 81 300 900
over 1850. With only 80 per cent. Of the
country's population, including slaves, IL
had S95 100000 invested in agricultural
Implements out Of total Of s2I6, 900 or
nearly 40 per cent. The increase in the
value Of its agricultural implements from
1850 to 1860 was nearly $S5, 100000 or about
60 per cent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
virgiuia fire. grsss.
TERMS:
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I.a-rnE - - Is published Neekly Al

rS-THE FREE Pass is published weekly at
rgo Dollars Per Anauni Y paid "a Gsranec.
Es-The terms Of advertising are, forasquare
one-incbl or less. One Dollar and Fifty Csit,
or three insertions-larger ones IN the same
oroportion. Each continuance FViy Cents
ss-No advertisement to be considered by
the month or year unless specified on the man
lscript, or previously agreed between the par
ties
G1-An advertisement not marked on the
copy for a specified number Of insertions viii
be continued until ordered out, and payment
will be exacted accordingly.
To- -REGULAR ADYERrIsENENrs.-IO avoid
anv misunderstanding on the part Of the an
nual advertisers it is proper % state disiinetly
that their privilege only extends to their I'M
mediate business. Real Estate, Legal OF other
advertisements sent by them to be an addition
al charge, and no variation.
EsObituary notices Of more than five lines
will be charged for.
JOB WORK Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
Car Is. etc, executed promptly, neatly and at
fair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
A Stubborn IVon,am.

We read that when Jove had the order.
ing of mundane affairs, he promised to send
rain on any day that would be agreed upon
by the whole world. 1t was reported at last
that they were all ready for rain at certain
date, except one old woman who wanted to
make soap on that particular day. Women
are often accused of being capricious and
whimsical but there is one point on which
they will agree--the desirability of being
well, and looking well. Every woman, be
she young or old, always wants to look her
best and in order to do this, it is necessary
to attain that state Of health which will i'm
part a sparkle to her eye, bloom to her
cheek, and grace and symmetry to her en-
tire form. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip'
ton is panacea for all chronic weakness
es" and arrangements of function peculiar
to the sex, and is beyond all comparison the
great healer of women.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Cure for Headache.

Asa remedy for all forms Of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
best. II effects permanent cure and the
most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield
to It's 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 q
Hoof's Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
The jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
r. A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Office, Gibson Building, Court-House yard,
Charlestown.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcToRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port, j. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. H.
T. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. W. Washington, II. L. Snyder
Charles p. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob S.
Melvin, f. G. W. Herr, Isaac H. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL................. ....... President
H. B. DAVENPORT. ......... ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-J G. Hurst, VIM.
II. I. Lewis, Eugene Baker Isaac H. Strider,
Jos. Trapuell, s. w. Washington.
Local -Middleway-J. G.. Shirley;
Harpers Ferry-Chas. f. Trail Shepherds
town J. S. Fleming Chsrlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Not Expected.

10 is not expected that l viii flood the coun-
try with Pianos and Organs. But tits expect
ed that I will take a few orders for the very
81 and most reliable Organs and Pianos in
the market fully warranted in all respects
shipped direct from the factory, with the IN
derstanding that if not found satisfactory on
arrival the instrument can be returned, and to
be sold on terms and at prices to suit the times
10 will be to your interest to communicate with
me before purchasing. / do expect the home
man 10 get q chance. Write for catalogue
J. II. holland,
Dealer in Pianos and Organs.
April IS. EFT Charles Town, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

We want you. You can't make mistake
in buying your spring suit, your boys suit,
or cbild's suit from us. II 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, 1894-05-16
Hats RenOC0fed.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renoyate
gentlemen's silk OF 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, 1894-05-16
POETR Y.
THE OLD MAIDS FLOWER.

BY TARPLEY STARR.
No more wear the fresh bright flowers
That bloom in May.
They only grow for sweet, young things.
AS fair as they.
But, all, spring cannot claim the whole
Some peerless flowers grace, too, the fall
OF faces fair and grand perfume,
Where no young claimant will presume.
I'll wait till later days shall come,
And then I'll pluck-most mete of all
The old maids flower, the flower they call
The elder bloom.
L, hmm Sinnnl (licnnO
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
one Of Bismarck's Habits.

Once when Bismarck was a cavalry officer
he was standing with some other officers on
a bridge over lake. As he was about to
give an order his groom, Hildebrand, rode
one of the horses to water close by the
bridge. Suddenly the horse lost footing,
and Hildebrand, clinging to the animal,
disappeared with it in the water. Before the
other officers could collect their senses Bis
marck had cast of his sword and his uniform
and had thrown himself in the lake to save
his servant By good fortune he seized him,
but the man clung to him so closely in his
death agony that he had to dive before he
could loose himself from him. Bismarck
rose to the surface, raising his servant with
him, and brought him safe to land IN an
unconscious condition. The next day the
servant was as we'll as ever. But the little
town that had witnessed the brave rescue
was in great commotion. They petitioned
the superintendent, who obtained for the
young officer the medallion "for rescue from
danger" And now, on great occasions, the
well known Prussian safety medal may be
seen beside the proudest stars iu Christen-
dom on the breast of the famous creator Of
united Germany. Bismarck, it is said, is
prouder of his first medal than Of all the
rest put together. One day in the pleni-
sude of Bismarck's power noble minister
approached the premier, and with tinge
of satire asked him the meaning Of this
modest decoration. He at once replied 81
am in the habit sometimes Of saving life"
The diplomatist lowered his eyes before the
look which accompanied Bismarck lightly
spoken words Chicago Herald.
"That is an uncommonly pretty girl over
there pouring tea"
eyes, she is one of the reigning bellies this
season"
"Ah ! these bellies never reign but they
pour"
Children Cry toE
PitcheY's Castoria,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Just Received.

have just received a nice supply of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden's
Easter Dyes,-four colors for cents.
w. s. MERCHANT.
April ID. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
THE MILD POWER CURES.
VETE RI N RY

CURES ,Fevers, Congestions. Inflammation.
A.A. Spinal Meningitis, Mir Fever.
Il. B.-Straius, Lameness, Rheumatism
G. C.-Distemper, Nasal Discharges.
ID. D.-BOts or Grubs, Worms.
f. E.-COughs, HenVes, Pneumonia.
+. F.-COlic or Gripes, Bellyache.
G. G.-Miscarriage, HemOrrhnges.
H.H.-Urinnry and Kidney Diseases.
i. I.-Eruptive Diseases, Mango.
]. K.-Diseascs of Digestion.
Stable Case. with Specifies, Manual,
Vet. Cure Oil and Medicator, $500
Price, Single Bottle Cover 80 dosesl so
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
FORREST W. BROWN,
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

Ciarl,s0,en, JeFersoa County, West Virginia,
WN practice in the Courts Of jefferson, Berke-
ey and Morgan counties, in the United States
District Court az Martinsburg, and in the Su-
prsme Court of Appeals Of West Virginia
Special atteation TO the collection Of claims
and prompt remittances Of the same.
Vitce opposite Court house.
Aug s 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

hlNA, Ot hAh1r UNI,
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 Clerk s ONCE,
in compliance with State laws. All losses
promptly adjusted and paid at our Office.
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER,
February -, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Viraiuia free 2ress.

WYE. GALLAHER, Editor.
Charlestoprn, ,Je6erson oOunty, West Va
Nag 10, 1894.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
A e KENNEDY,
ATTORNEY ATLAW.
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

Cbarlei,o,on, Jefferson Comfy West Virginia,
Vi.i undertake cases jointly in the Courts Of
both Of said Counties.
May II, 1872