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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Pig iron is NOW being shipped from Ohio
to Liverpool. That it can be made here
cheaper than there is a condition, not a
theory. and yet" says the Alexandria
Gazette, there are Americans who say the
tariff on iron is laid for the sole benefit Of
labor, what's more, there are thousands Of
people Ignorant enough to believe them"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Our old friend Of The FREE Press says
he wants wood aud is not joking His self
conceived reference to himself as q "chip, -
renders US very uneasy, in the light of the
axiom, necessity knows no law We hope
in writing an ode % him, We will never have
to dedicate it to a cake of sosP.-Adr0c1te.
II our neigbbor ode Us We should pre-
fer payment in wood, not pOetry-in wood
that burns, rather than thoughts that
breathe" When Brother Morrow exposes
himself to such deep water as the above
paragraph indicates. a cake of soap might
be valuable 10 him-he could wash himself
70 shore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

The Populists instste Convention in Ohio
nominated Gen. Coxey, Of "CommOnweaP
notoriety, for governor. Thus can the
General" be said to be on the turf. All
others must "keep of the grass"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

The Prohibi,ionists of Maryland have
put 4 State ticket 10 the field as follows -
For Governor-Joshua lowering, Of Bal
timore City. COMPATIBILITY. j.. ID. Nico-
demus, Of Frederick county. Attorney-Gen-
eral-W. Frank Tucker, Of Baltimore City.
Among the planks Of its platform is one in
favor Of woman suffrage. A Mr.. Eichelber-
ger favored 8 fusion with the Populists,
which Was opposed by Mr.. Tucker, and quite
3 breeze" MAS the result. which was stilled
by the singing Of "Blest be the tie that
binds" etc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Revenue receipts indicate that the total
revenue OF the fiscal yesr viii 60 over $3.50,
900, 900, practically justifying Secretary Car
isles estimate made last December. In the
first ten months lending with June lsstl Of
the Wilson tariffs operation, it has yielded
in customs and revenue $lSI ,695, 1926 In
the corresponding ten months available for
comparison the Mckinley tariff yielded only
9IO4, 979, 262. No better proof can be need
cd 10 show that the Wilson tariff will yield
a. much revenue as the Mckinley law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

The girl with the vial Of carbonized rose
water suspended from her belt advertises
that she is not aysrse TO oseulatOry employ
meut and enjoyment under favorable con-
ditions
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Beautiful outdoor costumes from Partisan
models will be given in great variety during
the next few weeks. II is too early to indi.
autumn fashions, except in very general
but hints Of the coming season will
in the August numbers of Harper's
Bazaar. An article on Early Autumn Fash
ions for Men" will interest the sterner sex.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Tickets will also be sold from other sta
tions at correspondingly low rates.
For more detailed information apply to
nearest B. & O. agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Col. &c. Holmes, of Charles Town, an in
spector of buildings for the Treasury de-
psrtmeni, has been detailed by the super
vising architect to superintend the further
work on the building by Contractor Jack.
He will make this place headquarters until
the receipt of further o~rders.-Marfinsburg
Salesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

AS a result Of the enforcement of the sun
dsy law in New York City there was moth
ing tight there last Sunday but the saloons.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
Wanted.

Every smoker TO send us seven 2-celt
to help pay postage, packing. &c. ana W n.
mail box OF NON-NIC0TINR MlDDbi y
CARS. Only one box to one address IN
Feb. %. is95I shippensburg p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

The new Democratic tariff seems to be
working in its first year better than the Nc
Kinley tariff in the anne time. In the first
ten months, ending with June, the new tar
if yielded Sl9l sos, 1926 of customs revenue,
while the Mckinley tariff for the same time
only yielded S1O4, 979, 262- In the month Of
July Just closed the new tariff yielded about
q million a day of customs revenue. As Me
prosperity Of the country improves, the new
tariff will give more and more proof OF ITS
ability to support the government.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
To the creditors of Edward P. Tolbut, decd.
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
of the County of Jefferson made in a cause
therein pending. to subject the real estate OF
the said Edward P. Tolbut to the payment OF
his debts, you are required to present your
claims against the estate of the said Edward
P. Tolbut, for adjudication T.. G. Green, Com
missioner, at his Office in the said county, on
or before the 10Th day of September, 1895.
Witness John NJ. Daniel. Clerk of the said
Court, this 3rd day of August, 1895.
JN0. NJ. DANIEL, Clerk.
Aug. 7. 1SQ5-6t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

The following is part OF 8 letter written to
james Rumsey, the inventor of the steam
boat-the trial trip of which was made in
October 1856 at Sbepherdstowu. This let
ter was recently shown to the editor of the
Shepherdstown Independent by Mr.. B. F.
Harrison, who is a collector of curios
BALTIMORE Town, April p, 1856.
ST. BY mere accident I, this day, met
with Mrs. Rumsey and your brother. by
whom / have the satisfaction of hearing Of
your boat scheme answering your expects
tiOns fully. Next news ] hope to hear will
be his Exceilencie's. General W~sshington's
appreciation in public print, and be assured
sir, I shall never rest until / see the perform
epce myself. Therefore, ] hope you will
write me fully on the matter in your next,
which / shsll expect to receive by Mr..
Stuart OF some safe hand aud then l shall
give myself theplessure of waiting or you at
the Great Falls.
81. Nr. Obnt. CHAs. ORRIcR.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

LAST Wednesday the Democrats Of Mary
land in convention at Baltimore nominated
the following State ticket For Governor,
John f. Hurst, Of Baltimore City Comp
troller, Marion DeKalb Smith, Of Kent
county; Attorney General, Charles C..
Croshers, Of Cecil county. The platform,
which endorses President Cleveland's adj
ministration, vas adopted without a dissent
ing vote.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
1nolher EXCURSION to Atlantic CITY.

The next excursion of the series is an
nounced for Thursday, Aug. 9Th, when the
admirable arrangements of the previous ex-
cursion will be carried out. The tickets
will be sold for all trains of the 9Th. valid
for return trip twelve days, including day
of sale, allowing a stop-off at Washington
on the return journey. Similar excursion
is announced for August 22d.
We give below a list OF stations IN 'nis
vicinity, showing time of trains and rates
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Recently DR.. c. F. Reilly, of the Chicago
board Of health, issued ia all earnestness a
circular on behalf of the board d~euounciug
the practice Of kissing. All the horrors of
tuberculosis were dwelt upon, and the man
ner in getting the disease is pictured in
glowing words. Ii was said the malady was
communicated from the practice of kissing.
After going through the whole list of baccil-
il diseases, the doctor ended up by declaring
that any person INDUCING in a kiss should
at once wash their lips in carbOnized rose
water, and dry them thoroughly to prevent
the possible spread Of diseases from osoVls
ton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Miss Kate Wisner, daughter of Mr.. J.
Nelson Wisner, made her first public APP
pearance as an elocutionist last Thursday
night before a large audience at the Central
Opera House, Martinsburg. She was as
sisted by Miss AppIeby, of Washington, vio-
%linist, and Miss Anna Wisner, vocalist
Miss Wisner graduated in June from the
Northwestern University at Evanston, ILL.,,
after having spent several years in the SCHOOL
Of oratory there, aud possesses talent of a
very superior order.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Harper's Weekly in the near future will
8 four page supplement describing
the annual cruise of the New York Yacht
Club, with illustrations by T. de Thulstrup.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

There seems to be no scarcity of good
gubernatorial timber in West Virginia. The
Wheeling News has recently added John O.
Pendleton to the list. 1t is said that Judge
Bennett will again be a candidate and that
Lewis county will furnish another candidate
in the person of Hon. Andy Edmiston, but
we think it about time the Eastern Panhan-
die should have the Governor. No section
has better timber. Jefferson county, it is
said, has two candidates in Hon. As. Dam
bridge and Col. Forrest w. Brown. We are
not informed whether Judge E. Boyd Faux
ner will be g candidate, but one thing is
certain-there is no man in West Virginia
who could poll a larger vote or make a bet
ter governor -Narthsburg Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

If you want to be agreeable to a Repuo-
licsn in conversation be careful not to men
ton the advance in the price of wool.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Miss Elizabeth Flagler, of Washington
City, daughter of General Flager, chief Of
ordinance, fired a pistol to brighten some
boys from fruit trees near her window, last
Friday, and killed q fourteen-year.old negro
boy. She surrendered herself to the author
titles, and as it was demonstrated that the
shooting of the boy was accidental, the lady
was exonerated and liberated. Hitting him
was proof positive that she did not aim at
him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
Statesmen Wanted

To sell NoN-NIcoTINE MIDGET CleAAS
SAMPLE free ssIarv on Commission. Goo
side line. AIdress LANDS & co.
Feb. 20, 1895. shippensburg' "a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
Stephenson Seminary.
a BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES.
CHARLES TOWN w Va

,Od Inc next session will begin September 10th
to the Principal. &C. apply
July "a, 1866. ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

At the Berkeley Springs tournament last
Friday Mr.. U. S. G. Pitzer, of Martinsburg
delivered the charge to the knights in we'll
chosen language. There were seven ANA
teur contestants and veprofes ,ioual knights
In the amateurs I. S. Coughlan won first
prize, a shotgun; Clifton L. Tschifily, OF
Washington, second silver cup Benjamin
Bradley, napkin ring Vernon Johnson, sill.
YER knife. Miss Baker was crowned queen
of love and beauty. Maids-Miss Green,
MISS Daisy Baylor and Miss Grace Baylor.
PROFESSIONALLY. Burdette, of Martinsburg,
saddle C. W. Morgan, Gerardstown, bride;
T. S. Coughlan, Berkeley Springs, and Jas.
F. Smith, of Berkeley, whips. Queen, Miss
Jack. Maids, Miss Unger, Miss Baker,
Miss North. Mr.. J. Newton Baker, Jr., of
Martinsburg, in an eloquent manner deliv.
cred the coronation address.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Prof A. w. Hawks has been taking au
active part in the Glyndon Park Camp,
where there is a tabernacle with seating ca
pacity for four thousand, and which was
crowded on Sunday. He not only lead a
prayer and praise meeting, but participated
in memorial services, and at night delivered
au illustrated lecture on "Christ aud Chill
dren." Monday night he gave an entertain.
ment called Uncle Sans Wax WOrk's."-
Our former townsman is a busy man-his
parish extends from the Adirondack to the
Rio Grande, and he is as happy as the days
are long making people laugh or cry at his
own sweet will. A. W. H. is like a turkey
on a spit going round doing good.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
A Young Lady.

"a Virginian-is DESTROYS Of obtaining aP
sition as Companion, Goyerness or Teacher
She can teach the usual English course NC
10 beginners. French and Music. LettefsHo
her former teachers commend her. fesoS
who desire TO communicate with her can q
her address by applying TO this Office.
June 26 1895
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

During August the publication of a series
of articles of exceptional interest to the peo-
pie of the West will begin in Harper's
Weekly. There will be an exposure Of an
extended conspiracy under the Civil Service
Law an account of the efforts to rob the
civilized Indians Of their lands in the In
dian Territory a clear account of the prac
tical results of co-education in Western COL
leges a series of papers on experiments in
municipal government in the West a pa
per on Western streets a paper on club life
in the West; a paper on Western libraries,
etc. These articles are the fruit Of a tour
through the Western States undertaken by
Julian Ralph at the instance of Harper's
Weekly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
To Wheelmen.

The riding OF bicycles on the payem
forbidden. Wheelmen will take noncs'
GUSTAV BROWE
Nav * ,eox Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

the crop Of corn this year will be the
larges. that has ever been known. Il is es-
timsted at the present time that the yield
will exceed By 200 600, 600 bushels The record
Of any previous year. The previous great
est yield Of any year MAS 10 1889, when the
acreage WAS s.Sl9,65l and the yield 2,1l2,-
S92. 600 bushels.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

The fourth annual picnic Of the Charles
Town Baptist Sunday School will be held
at Island Park, August 14th, in connection
with the Martinsburg, Hagerstown, Win
chester and other schools. The scholars and
friends Of The Sunday Schools of our town
are invite I to participate. A special train
will lrty 1t . a. m and returning leave the
Islar p. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
Shoe Shop.

Mr.. George w. Yontz has taken cns o.
my Shoe Shop. and will make ne" WIZ
repair old promptly and neatly: u.cryY.
July 3, 1895. GEO. d. hA
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
Ne,C Advertisements.
Commissioners Notice.

In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County
West Virginia,
j.. Wesley Tolbut, Executor of Edward P.
Tolbut, Plaintiff.
VS..
Helen Tolbut widow of Edward p. Tolbut, J.
Wesley Tolbut, James Tolbut, Lucian Toll
but. William Tolbut, Francis Tolbut, Rich
ard Tolbut. Jennie Tolbut, Lottie Tolbutt,
Rosetta Tolbut, Mary Tolbut, Benjamin Toll
but, Thomas Tolbut, and Jefferson Building
Association No. o, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
Extract from decree of May Term, 1895:
This cause is referred to T. c. Green, a Com
missioner of this Court, with directions to set
tie the administration account of ]. Wesley
Tolbut, Executor of Edward z. Tolbut, to as
certain and report the real estate of which Ed
ward p. Tolbut died seized, its value and an
nual rental value. to convene the creditors of
Edward p. Tolbut and ascertain their amounts
and priorities.
A Copy, Testc.
JN0. NJ. DANIEL, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Mr.. c.. R. Hardesty q few days since pur-
chased at trustees sale the land of Miss Ed
mouia Page. This places the title Of over
$500 acres Of fue Clarke county land in Mr..
Hardesty's uame, doubtless making him the
largest land owner in Clarke county. En-
ergy, pluck and superior judgment have
ever been conspicuous elements in our old
friends business transactions, aud his sue.
cess has been well merited. Long may he
live 70 enjoy lhe fruits Of labor.-Adpocaie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
Wilson TARIFF.

What do those Republican papers VINO
were wont to call William L. Wilson a theo-
rist. only, have to say now? He told the
people tina, reduced tariff duties would re-
suit in increased r%e7enues, and the proofs in
the foregoing table are ample for all but uu-
reasonable aud uureasouing psrtizaus He
told them that free wool would increase
manufactures, give employment to the un-
employed, advance wages, and lessen the
price of clothing. And it is true as he said.
He knew what be WAS talking about. Mil
lions will rise up aud call him blessed, but
the calamity howler-"where is he at
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

The Chief Of the Police in Washington
City last Thursday received from the au-
thorities at Glasgow, Scotland, a letter stat
ing that a y young man had been found lying
beside a railroad, near Glasgow, very badly
aud, as it proved afterward, fatally injured,
who gave his name as Dana Davenport and
his home as Washington. His injuries were,
the authorities said, evidently due to an ac-
cident on the railroad. This partially solves
the disappearance July 5 Of young Daven-
port, who was a theological student near
Baltimore at the time of his disappearance
and WAS serving several small parishes. His
father il an Episcopal minister in Wash
ingtou.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

You may not think 50, but just the same
the melon collie days have come.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

Gov. Charles 7. O'Ferrsll, who will doubt
less be a candidate for the seat in the United
States Senate held by Hon. John W. Daniel,
aud who is summering at one Of the resorts
in Virginia, in an interview on the silver
question is reported to have said Il believe
we cannot safely enter upon free coinage of
silver at a fixed ratio without an interna-
tional agreement between the leading u
tries and nations Of the world. am for a
good dollar, whether gold, silver or paper.
l want the silver dollar. which has been
termed the poor mans dollar, to be every
where equal to the gold dollar, which has
been termed the rich mans dollar. I want
q dollar, too, that can be laid away, if the
holder sees proper, with the absolute GER
tainty that it sill be worth as much twenty
years hence as now. do no. believe this
can be accomplished by this country going
10 alone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
NOTICE.

UIICE
Notice is hereby given that l will execute
the above decree at my Office in Charles-Town,
w. Va, on the 10Th day of September, 1895.
Given under my hand this Srd day of Aug,
1895.
TIC. GREEN, Commissioner.
AUG. 7. lS95-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
Napoleon and The Barber.

Napoleon's smooth face was a sure evil
deuce of his dislike to a beard. In some
anecdotes of the Russian campaign there is
a story told of the great Emperor and a poor
but witty barber, who had occasion to shave
him.
Napoleon had made a rather lengthy de-
tour from the line of march with a detach-
meut of officers. Arriving at a small village
they refreshed themselves with a good meal
aud baths. Napoleon, wishing to be shaved
the village barber was called in. While the
poor fellow strapped his razor and passed it
iudustsiously over the great Emperor's chin
he remained silent and seemingly melsn.
choly, although performing his work with
amazing rapidity and s%moOthness. When
he had flushed, Napoleon complimented
him, remarkiug, "But, man, why do you
wear such a melancholy face? You should
be happy to have the privilege of shaving
an Emperor"
81 sm dOubly happy, your Majesty"
"Then what is it that troubles you ?"
"Alas, your Majesty, when 1 think of the
Kings upon Kings and Emperors that haYe
died without knowing what it is to be shay
ed by me, I am sad and melancholy"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
Mrs. E. p. Kennedy's
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES AND
LITTLE GIRLS
Reopens September 9th, 1895.
Teachers Miss s. II. BRowE,
Miss NJ. II. KENNEDY.
July q. 1S95-2m.
Notice.

All parties are hereby notified that the ora.
nance, Chapter VII, Section 7, against VOC
running at large within the corporate hmnl.
will be strictly enforced. The corporation nI'
north extends to I'd avenue on Ransom aha.
Parties p~asturing COWS on the boom land Pl"'
take notice OF il. G.. BROWN
May %, 1885. Asyei
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
Excursion to Niagara Falls.

Thursday, August 10Th, the Royal Blue
Line will repeat its excursion to Niagara
Falls. Watkins Glen, Mauch Chunk, Glen
Onoko. Rochester and Geneva A special
express with Pullman Parlor Cars attached,
in charge of an experienced tourist agent,
will leave B. & o. station, Washington, $40
a. M, Baltimore 9.05 a. m, arriving at the
Falls HOO p. m.
The route is via the famous Lehigh Val
ley, giving tourists a daylight ride through
the "Switzerland of America"
Round trip tickets for this excursion have
been placed on sale at following stations on
the Valley Division of the B. q o. r. R. at
rates appended Lexington, Sl4 80; Staun-
ton, $13 Go Harrisonburg, $l3.1O; Wood
stock, So 90; Winchester, Sll,75.
For more detailed information apply to
Chas. o. Scull, Gen'l Passenger Agent, Bal
timore, Nd.
Remember the date Thursday, Aug. 18th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07

David Graham Adee will contribute to
the September Harper's the history of NAL
BRONX sen va.t.en guerre," the song that
Trilby sang at her Paris debut, and trace it
down from a remote past through important
historic movements to a tune now familiar
in every civilized country. In the same
number the third paper in POulthey Bige-
lows German Struggle for Liberty" series
will describe the decentralization of Prus-
STA through the cowardice and treason of the
mobiles, the revival of patriotism among the
people through the efforts of Nettlebeck,
5chill, Gneisenau, and Sharnhorst, and the
famous conference at Erlurt, at which Ma
poleon alternately dazzled and insulted the
Gar and the German princes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-07
CO URAGEOU
G. q rs.

We meet the conditions
face TO face-whatever they
may be-loss or profit. We
are sorry to see that the
craze of m~oney-msking
has made some Of the small
shops forget their duty 10
the community. So stop
toying with the public
confidence.