davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
Virgiuia 5rse grsss.
TERMS:

ss-TaE FRrE PREss is published weekly at
ngo Dollars Per AnHum u paid IN adEaHcc.
rR-The terms Of advertising are, for asquare
one-inchl OF less, One Dollar and Fgty Cents
or three insertions-larger ones IN the same
proportion. Each continuance FIFTY Cents.
eB-No advertisement 10 be considered by
the month or year unless specified on the man
lscript. or previously agreed between the par
ties.
na-An advertisement not marked on the
copv for specified number Of insertions viii
be continued until ordered out, and payment
will be exacted accordingly.
r8-REGULAE ADYEKrIsENESrs.-Io aVoo
any misunderstanding on the part Of the an
nual advertisers it is proper 20 state a'st'nety
that their privilege only extends 20 their I'M
mediate business. Real Estate, Legal or other
,dyertisements sent BY them to be an addition
al charge, and no variation.
EFObituary notices Of more than FIVE lines
will be charged for.
JOB ORK.-Posters, Sale Bills Circulars,
Car Is. etc, executed promptly, neatly and a.
fair prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

A small company Of distinguished per-
sons met in London the other day to listen
to the message that Cardinal Manning had
spoken into phonograph on bis death bed.
The voice was distinct and clear and there
were long pauses between the words. This
was the message: "To all who may come
after me: hope that no word mine, writ
ten or spoken in my life. will be found to
have done harm to anyone after am dead.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
YafoLfna the Ho,lr-Glass.

As miser counts his gold, night and day,
So count the minutes told in the glass;
Ny eye Is dim. my hair is thin and gray,
And know I'm growing old as they pass
When we approach "ihe sere and yellow
leaf" Of our days we are prone to look back
regretfully. A clear conscience and sound
health will tighten our gloomy reflections.
Health is the greatest blessing-Dr Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery the greatest med
icine. II arrests the progress Of lung and
scrofnlous diseases. and cures consumption,
or Lung -scrofnla. If taken in time. II 10 The
king Of liver invigorators and blood purid-
ers, and a powerful tonic. building up the
dpbiitsied patient 70 perfect health. Con-
taips no alcohol.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

1t is said that well-known bishop Of the
Episcopal church in western town was in
lroduced TO a man who said be was 'pisco-
pal. The bishop was evidently not much
impressed by the mans manners, and said
to him, Chow shall l know whether you are
an Episcopalian or not?" "Why," said the
other, "csuse do the things that | ought
not to have done, and leave undone the
things that ought to have done, and there
is no health in me-" you'll dol said the
bishop.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
The jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
X. 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.
DIREcroRs-Jos. Traprell, Henry B. Daven-
mort. ]. Garland Hurst, John w Rider, w. H.
+. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. W. Washington, H. L. Snyder
Charles 2. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, E. G. W Herr, isaac H. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL................ ........ President
H. B. DAVENPORT. ......... ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, S. w. Washington.
LOCAL .-Middleway-J. G. Shirley;
Harpers Ferry-Chas. E. Trail Shepherds
town j. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

A few months ago Washington had a
LADY shingle packer" All the Puget
sound lumbermen glowed with pride, and
Stephens & Monahan, in whose mill the
LADY shingle packer" was engaged, were
enabled to hire unmarried wOrkmen at re-.
duced wages About two months ago Miss
April, for that was her name, appeared at
the mill and asked to see "the boss" This
individual was hurriedly produced, and to
him Miss April confided her desire for a
job at packing shingles The announce
ment is said to have created so much aston
ishment that it stopped work for the day,
but the next morning Miss April was at a
packing frame making the shingles fly -
She was quick fingered and led the male
packers a pretty race. People used to come
to see Miss April manipulate shingles, and
Stephens & Monahan were figuring on put
ting special brand on the market called
"April No. l." when she suddenly resigned.
She gave no reason, but week afterward it
was learned that she had secured a position
as schoolteacher Spokane Owbmst.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

On one occasion the late Justice Lamar
was taken TO task by lady at Bar Hsrbor
who thought he did not recognize her. "Ah
judge, I'm afraid you don't remember me ;
I met you here two years ago." "Remem-
Der you, madam was the quick reply, with
one of his courtly bows why I've been
trying every since to forget you" And she
laughingly exclaimed, 'Oh, go away, you
dear, delightful old Southern humbugw
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

"Aw," said the new chef as he looked
around the culinary department. Il shall
want some mace-carn't cook without mace,
you know"
"What else % asked the landady, as she
prepared to make list.
"a bay leaf or two"
"Go on"
"Must have parsley-cooking amt no
account without lots of parsley"
1--WE put that down. What next?"
"Nutmegs-I always use nutmegs in my
sauces."
"Yes."
can sage couldn't work where they
didn't have lots of sage"
Anything more in the herb ine?"
"a bit of summer savory for seasoning"
Exactly. Is that all ?"
''No, ma am. l must have thyme"
"Take all the time you want" interpos-
ed the landlady. as she opened the door, 81
am not running any herb factory-scoot." "
And the culinary artist bounced himself
forthwith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

Johann Strauss. the composer Of the "Bue
Danube" and other famous waltzes, is a
thin, ematiated old man, with rheumatism
aud the gout, and the various ills of fashion
and wealth. A thousand wrinkles play
hide-and-seek in the once beautiful face the
eve which used to mirrow genius on high
est poetic ecstasy and fa-cinate Thousands Of
enthusiastic deyotees on the waxed floors Of
festive balls, DOW appears weary and cloud
al
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

The icicle at the Rocking Stone tower is
an experiment intended to show how
Truckee might get up some attractions for
tourists. 1t is now thirty feet high and
four feet in diameter A thousand lesser
icicles cling to the timbers which form the
framework. There have been only few
cold nights, but the spectacle is already
worth trip to the tower 1t is believed
that the cold nights in January will build
up mass of ice fifty feet in height and
twenty feet in diameter. A stream of water
plays on the icicles at all times when the
thermometer shows freezing weather Few
Californians ever saw large icicle. and
tourist would 60 into ecstasies over such a
one as could be formed in Truckee.-San
Francisco Chronicle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
The Bishop collapsed.
Here's to the maiden of bashful fifteen,
I.o...l.. u. tI.. ...idn..r Of E.rI.. ~


And here's TO the widow of forty y
They have each reached period in life
when most females need assistance in tiding
them over the shoals which 50 often COM
plelely wreck their af,er lives. In produc-
ing regularity aud healthy action OF the fe-
male organs, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tiou stands without Il peer. Atatime when
nature gives them increased burdens, so
many young girls have their health for life
shattered 1t you wish your daughter to
miss tho-e.periodical backaches and dizzy
headaches. languid and tired feelings. ac
cmpanied with rough pimpIy skin and dull
heavy eye-, get her bottle of DIR. Pierce's
Fayorite Prescription, If you have reach
ed the later period of danger and weakness
you will need bottle. too See wrapper on
bottle for printed guarantee. Satisfaction
given in every case or money returned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

First Lady there is one thing | like
about your hu, land be never hurries you
when getting ready for walk. Second
Lady-Precious little credit due to him for
that, my dear. Whenever | see that | am
not likely to be ready in time, | simply hide
his hat or gloves out of the way and let him
hunt for them up and down till have fin
ished dressing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14


A venerable and pompous English
bishop was baving his portrait painted
by au eminent artist. After sitting steady
for an hour in silence, the churchman
thought he would break the monotOny
with a remark:
GLOW are you getting aloDg?' he in
quired.
To the astonshment of the Bishop the
kuight of the palette, absorbed in his
work, replied:
"Move your head a little to the right
and shut your mouth"
Not being accustomed to such form
of address, his lordship said;
"May ask why you address me in this
manner 2"
The artist, still absorbed in his work,
said II want to take off little of your
cheek"
The Bishop COLLAPSED.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

On a certain west side corner lot in
Chicago stands a tidy little cottage. The
front gate is hardly twenty feet from the
street lamp. On the side of the lamp
next the gate is round smear OF black
paint. A reporter was passing the corner
one night, aud he noticed that the street
lamp was so painted that the deep shadow
fell on the front gate of the lot in which
stood the little cottage. This was sus-
picious circumstance, and he felt sure
there must be something in it, so he asked
the policeman on the beat, aud of course
the policeman could tell him. II know
the girl very well" said he. "She was
mad enough when they put the lamp on
that corner because it made too much
light in their front yard. The fellow works
over there in the store, and they used to
60 to dane NC school or something of that
kind. and when they came home he would
stand at the gate anywhere from ten min
utes to an hour. OF course, after the
lamp was there he couldn't do it without
making a show Of himself, SO cne night
she told me he was going to paint the
glass, and sure enough he did"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

himself, going round working off water
melons on people that had confidence in
him, aud made him give me a ripe one
for it. And he was ashamed and said he
wouldn't ever do it again so | forgave
him. For when person has done wrong
and acknowledges it and is ashamed of it,
that is enough for me.
1t was Washington that saved me that
time he has been my guardian angel ev-
er since. | am glad and proud to have
an opportunity at least to help celebrate
his memory, and do honor to his noble
name. In the distribution of the privi-
leges of this platform l was appointed to
temper the glare of the gay and thought
less oratory of these others with the whole
some shadow of few words of sober ad-
vice-for there is a time for such things
and it is meet that we recognize this and
rest our spirits with intervals of serious
ness and solemnity. And so my advice
to you-yes, more, my supplication is that
you live as Washington lived, live as !
have lived, and build your gift-halls and
hospitals while you still live, and can
build your heart as we'll as your money
into your gift.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
Hats ReMOrGted.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renovate
gentlemen's silk or felt hats promptly and at
moderate rates. Call at her residence. east side
of Charles street, south Of Congress.
MAY 8 1898
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

IF TOUR BACK ,AJHES,
Or you are oil worn out, really good TO- lc--
ing. It Is general debility. Try
BR6RNS IR0y BS1yEleS.
II rfu cure ycl cleanse yolr liver GHc
a r.o1 aptctlte-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
Just Received.

have just received nice supply Of catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden's
Easter Dyes, -four ool0rs for cents.
". s. MERCHANT.
April Is. 1862.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
House for Rent.

A comfortable and convenient house on Lib
erty street. with good cis ern. stable and nee
essary outbuildings. large shade trees and am
pie font yard. garden. chicken yard, &c Pos
session given immediately. Apply TO
JAMES NJ. MASON, or
JAMES NJ. MASON, JR.
March = 1904
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14


r.,r AZ rrrurnx crsra rEcrs
1-Fevers, Coneestlons Infiammations. .2J
2-Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Collie. .2J
3-Teeth.lg; Collie. Crying, Wakefulness 20
4-Dinrrhea, OF Children or Adults. I'D
5-Dyaentery, Gripping, Bilious Colic.... 20
6-Cholern Morbus, Vomiting. ........ 20
7-COughs, Colds. Bronchitis.............. 30
S-NeurnlgiR, Toothache. Faceache.... 20
9-Hendaches, Sick Headache. Vertigo. I'd
IO-DyspepsiR, DiliouSness Constipation 30
II-Suppressed or Painful Periods 20
l2-Whites, Too Profuse Periods......... .20
I3-Croup, Laryngitis, Hoarseness.... .25
14-Salt Rheum, Erysipelas. Eruptions. 20
l5-Rheumatism.o or Rheumatic Palms. 20
16-NInlnria, Chills. Fever and Ague.... s25
I7-Pilcs, Blind or Bleeding.... .23
IS-Ophthalmy, Sore or Weak Eyes. 10
I9-Catarrh, Influenza, Cold IN the Head 20
20-Whooping COugh.................... I'd
2f-Aefhma, Oppressed Breathing. ....... 20
22-Enr Discharges Impaired HeariDs I'd
23-Scrofula. Enlarged Glands, Swelling 20
2f-Generai Debility, Physical weakness I'D
25-DrOpsy, aud Scanty Secretions I'd
26-SeR-Sickncss. Sickness from Riding ID
27-Kidney Olsen ses s.................... sd
29-SOre Mouth, or Canker .............. 20
3O-Uriunry Weakness, Wetting Bed. 20
31-Painful Periods. .......... 30
34-Diphtherla, liberated Sore Throat. 20
35-Chronic COngestions s Erupuons. 20
EXTRA NUMBERS:
SS-NervOus Debility, Seminal Weak
ness, or Involuntary Discharges. j 90
3s-Diseascs of the Henrt. Palpitation 90
33-EpiIepsy, Spasms, ST. Nitus' Dance. 90
sd by Druggists or seat postpaid reoep, Of price,
On HvxFHEETs' MANUAL uH rssesl NAILED THEE
HUMPHREYS MED. CO., III AHA William ST., Eew York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
THE MILD POWEN OU1NEo'
HU WI PH r EYS'

DR.. Humphrey Specifies are scientifically and
carefully prepared Remedies, used Tor years IN
private practice and for over thirty years by the
people with entire success. Every single Specino
\ special cure for the disease named.
They cure without drugging, purging or reducing
the system and are in fact and decd the Sovereign
Remedies OF the World.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
He Had TINE Enough.

March II. 1894.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

Sold by Druggists or seat postd on receipt Of price,
On HuxPHEETs' MASUAL tiif psses,l NAiiED FHEH-
uuNFugEYS' I'D. CO.. AHA william ST., Ecw York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

Country produce taken in exchange for
goods I solicit a share of the public patron
age Respectfully,
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-23

shelter OF the trees and everyone soon be-
took himself to the large tent erected near
by where speeches will be made after the
inner man is well satisfied. The menu is
excellent and no doubt every one will
do honor TO 1t. II IL now go p. m.
President Alfred Besudry has just com
pleted his address OF welcome and His
Excellency the Governor Is called upon to
speak.
The Central Falls st. Jean Baptiste So
ciety took the cake. The splendid appear
ance OF its guard OF honor and the precis-
ion of Its movements elected applause
and cheers everyw here along the line. Its
chariot, carrying the little st. Jean Bap.
tiste, delicate allegorial feature, at
tended by four young pages and escorted
by six lanciers, was also the object OF fre-
quent and enthusiastic applause. The
rear OF the division was brought up by a
carriage bearing Rev. Father Beland,
chaplain, J. B. s. Brazeau, presioe ent,
Damase Collette, honorary president, f.
Y. Lamarine, treasurer OF the society.
The Central Falls and Pawtucket people
are having great time In the grove,
where amusements are going on, They
Will take the train at 9 O'Clock tonight to
return home.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-23

While waiting for orders to proceed a
delegation OF the society went To DIR. T..
J. Therrien's, where His Excellency Gov.
Frederick +. Greenhslge was holding an
Informal reception. The Governor was
accompanied by four members OF his
staff
The days festivities were duly opened
at Z O'Clock this morning by low mass
IN open air in front OF the convent.
Rev. Father Caisse, pastor Of the French b
congregation here aud chaplain OF the st.
Jean. Baptiste Society, ofiicisted.
Tho streets and houses have been decor
sted viii hunting and flags and present
an imposing appearance. Arches have
been constructed on Broad street aud here
and there one SEE the beaver and the
maple-leaf, the two national emblems OF
the Fiench Canadians.
Several inscriptions are being displayed
IN different streets, which read ms follows
'Our fsitb, Our Language, Our Rights"
"NelcDme 20 'Ail;" "St. Jean. Bapliste,
Patron ot the Csnsdisns;" "Union is
Strengt h Washington aud Lafayette !"
etc.
Thousands OF peoDle ir I'm various parts
OF this State and from Rhode Island are
gathered IN this town and Joy reigns SUI
preme.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-23
NlGLE'S BUILDING.
Special Meeting of the
Aldermen Today.
THE PERMIT Is GRANTED.
After the Contractor Agrees to Do the
Work Properly.

This morning at 10 o'clock a special
meeting OF the Board OF Aldermen was
held with Mayor Tlepke In the chair and
all the members present but Alderman
Gorton.
Mayor Tiepke said the reason for call
ing the Board together was to take some
action In regard TO the erection OF the
building OF Patrick Nagle, corner Japon-
lea and Fountain streets.
Acting City Clerk Davis read the vote
passed at the last meeting in regard to
notifying the owner and contractor to
appear.
Contractor Anderson and Mr.. Nagle
we're present and stated their side OF the
case.
Inspector OF Buildings Wilmarth said
he would not approve of the plans and
speciticat ions as the bills were too small.
The architect said 1t was not necessary
to have a sill as some houses we're built
without them.
Mr.. Wilmarth said the walls were set.
tling and Mr.. Anderson said he built the
house according to the articles and plans.
Mr.. Wilmarth said the joists we're
twenty inches apart when they should be
only sixteen inches.
Alderman Smith moved that Alderman
Perrin retire with Mr.. Wilmarth, Mr..
Nagle, the contractor and architect and
make such changes as were necessary.
Il. Il. Carpenter petitioned for permis-
sion to locate "A steam boiler corner OF
Broad and Mason streets and 1t was or
dered advertised.
Matilda l.. Adams, Mary White, Mary
Z. Gavin and M. J. Broadbent were
granted permission to pay sewer taxes In
three iDstallments.
James Morisrty was granted permission
TO sell fireworks.
Frank w. Mclnerney was granted a
junk dealers license at 63 Alaska street.
Contractor Patrick Murphy asked II the
city was going To fix his property on
Brook street as IL was left In very bad
condition when the street WAS widened.
George W. Payne appeared and spoke
about the arrest OF his engineer this morn
ing for operating steam boiler without
a license at the Broad Street Power Co.'s
building, corner OF Broad street and Rail
road avenue. lie said he wanted nc
trouble and applied for permit 10 locate
a boiler.
Alderman Perrin reported that Con-
tractor Anderson had agreed to erect Mr..
Nagle's building properly and 1t was
voted to grant a building permit to Mr..
Nsgle.
Adjourned.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-23
A FIEAD'S FATE.
Mrs. Halliday 10 Be EIeC-
lrOCuted in August.
A TERRIBLE BLACK RECORD.
Sentence of Death Had No Visible
Effect on the Woman.

MONTICELLO. N. Y, June %. Mrs.
der. was yesterday sentenced to death In
the electric chair during the week be-
ginning Aug. g.
Mrs Halliday's maiden name was Nc
Nally. She was born IN the county An
trim, Ireland. 30 years ago. and came to
this country with her parents In 1867.
Fifteen years ago she married Charles
Hopkins. Upon the death Of Hopkins
about two years after their marriage. she
married Artemas Brewer, Q veteran and
apensioner, who died within ysaH
Her next venture was Hiram Parkin-
son. who deserted her within year. She
then married Parkinson being still alive)
George Smith, a veteran and q comrade
Of her second husband. Brewer. In few
months she tried to kill Smith by giving
him q cup Of poisoned tea. Failing In her
design, she fed 10 Bellows Falls, VT
Here she fell In with and married
husbands who could be called young. She
was next heard of In Philadeiphis In the
winter of 1888 She started little shop,
which, after having insured 1t, she
burned. together with the houses Of her
two neighbors. For this crime she served
two years In the Eastern penitentiary.
Her next appearance was In New burg,
where she met and married Paul Halliday,
farmer, living at Burling ham, about 20
miles from Newburg. She soon oloped
with n neighbor. In Newburg her COM
panion deserted her, and she was arrested.
Her counsel entered q plea OF insanity.
and she was sent to An asylum. She soon
induced her husband to secure her re-
lease.
Shortly after her return from the asy-
lum. the Halliday house was burned, aud
an idiotic son of Halliday perished. In
August, 1893. Paul Halliday disappeared.
The woman said he had gone away; but
the neighbors, one day when she was
away from home, made a search 81 the
premises
They did not then find Halliday. but In
the barn, covered up with hay. were the
bodies Of two women, which were after
ward found to be those Of Margaret and
Sarah McQuillan, the wife and daughter
of Thomas McQuillan, OF Newburg A
few days afterward the body OF Paul
Halliday was discovered under the floor
Of the house.
Mrs. Halliday was placed In the county
jail. For long time after her arrival she
refused to eat, and IL became necessary
for the Jail official to force liquid food
through her nostrils.
In November she tried to strangle the.
sheriff's wife. A few days later she tried
to set fire to her bed olothea In Dscem-
Der she tried to hang herself with the
binding torn from the bottom Of her
dress. On December 15 she came near
finishing herself by gashing her throat
and arms In terrible manner with glass,
broken from her cell window. For the
last three months il was necessary to keep
her chained to the floor
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-06-23

The Philharmonic Band presented a
splendid appearance In their bright new
uniforms which they put on for the first
time. hey were forty in number, under
the direction OF Prof. A. q. Bourgeois,
leader. The Garde Lafayette also looked
well, but the guard OF honor OF the chariot,
thirty strong, representing LOUIS XIV and
his court, were simply immense. The
costumes, all made of silk aud velvet, en-
broidered with gold lace, their new
swords and belts, presented grand sight.
The whole Rhode Island contingent is
under the orders OF President j. Il. 3.
BrsZesu, who is undou btedly the most
enthusiastic of the party and justly feels
proud OF his division. Rev. Father Beland,
chaplain of the society, accompanied the
eXcursionists.
A TRIBUNE reporter left with the party
on the same train.