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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

Mrs. Martha Wilson, of Mount Vernon,
n. Y. died recently and her heirs have now
discovered that between her eighty seventh
and ninetieth years she spent $500 900 which
she was left in cou,rol OF by her sister. Up
to her eighty seventh year she was very Pc
nurious because she had little money
When her ship came in, however, she
sauandered money righ; and left As a
landlady she was an ideal. it being her habit
every now and then to send the tenants re-
ceipted bills for their rent, flowers on Eas
ter Sunday, lavish gifts on Christmas and at
other times checks for handsome amounts.
Occasionally she would give a house to a
friend In this way the good old lady man
aged to squander the 500 600 in three years
The Wilson heirs are now trying to get hold
of the scattered estate, but they will not
have halt as much fun as the old lady had
in spending it Gerards'ora Times That
was au admirable ",quaudering." Some
other rich people might thus lay uP treas
ures in heaven. Oh, for more Martha Viii
sons. We thus reflect the sentiments of a
portion Of ut least one branc6 Of the Wilson
family.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
uNFoUNDED PREJUDICE.
Peculiar Views Held by Many That Banks
Favor Dull Times.

One of the most surprising features
If the present cheap money agitation Is
the evidence of widespread prejudice
against banks. According to the silver
ties and fiat money advocates, 1t would
seem that q bank is a diabolical institu
ton which preys on the farmer and
workingman, while the banker is an
enemy and oppressor Of the people.
These peculiar views are held seriously
by many persons, who oppose sound
currency principles merely because the
bankers are in favor of them.
1t is hardly necessary in these en-
Ightened days to show that banks are
beneficent institutions, Of rs much use
in our present system Of industry and
commerce rs factories and stores. Their
chief function is TO serve as reservoirs
for all the spare capital Of the country,
which they receive only to loan out
again wherever it can be used to best
advantage. The idea Of the Populists
that banks draw interest from the people
on idle money locked up in bank vaults
is purely a delusion Unless capital is
employed it can earn no interest.
The chief benefit conferred by banks
is their insurance Of credits, through
which much larger volume Of business
Of all kinds is transacted than if men
had to trade on n cash basis. In this
way banks serve the same useful pur-
pose as fire or life insurance companies.
The Populist pretense that bankers
want money scarce so that business will
be depressed is wholly untrue. In dull
times bankers suffer like merchants and
manufacturers. They cannot loan their
funds, while they are nearly always
bound to pay interest on the deposits
loaned to them. Every sensible banker
is anxious for the greatest possible pros
perity. The banker Of whom the cheap
money advocates dream and write IS al
together n creature Of their imagination.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
WAGES In japan.

We publish today letter from Rev.
Will p Turner, Methodist missionary
who was sent from Georgia to Japan
several years ago.
Mr.. Turner keeps i'll touch with af-
fairs in his native land and sees the ef-
fort that is being made to japan" our
currency. His letter shows what we can
expect should that calamity befall Us.
A labor leader in Texas few days
ago advised the workingmen to vote for
the free and unlimited coinage Of silver.
The rate Of wages in the foremost free
silver nation Of the world will hardly
commend this advice to sensible and in
telligent wage earners in this country.
Mr.. Turner, whose facilities for in
formation are as good as possible and
whose reliability is beyond question,
tells Us some interesting things abouf
wages in Japan. 1t must be remem-
bered that his figures are in japanese
money, which is equivalent TO only 90
cents on the dollar in our currency.
Hero are some Of his figures:
Teachers in government schools, $l2
TO $50 per month.
Postofice and custom house clerks and
similar government positions, s. to 500
per month.
Teachers in high schools, $15 to $75
per month.
Brick masons, so TO go cents day
Carpenters, 40 TO % cents day.
Female operatives in cotton factories,
s cents a day.
Male operatives, 16 cents a day.
Mr.. Turner tells Of an expert Japa-
nese workman who with the aid Of his
wife made cents a day
The workingmen Of this country are
being informed about what a silver ba-
sis means in regard to wages.
There is not nation on the face OF
the earth which has the free coinage Of
silver where the average Of wages is
one-fourth as high as it is in this coun-
+ try.-Atlanta Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

The following incident occurred recently
in Berkeley county A man called upon a
lady at a farm house, and said, Madam
five or six year, ago, bought lot Of tur-
keys from you and deceived you in their
weight. have recently been converted and
the transaction has been such & burden on
my conscience that | cannot stand it any
longer, l wau to pay you what is due. -
The kind hearted lady refused to take the
money, and he agreed to depart, saying, Il
will try it, and if nv mind Is not relieved [
will osll again and YOU will have to take the
money"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Lightning Hot Drops
What a Funny Namel
Very True, but Il Kills ~ Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Ever' Day
Without RoIief, There is No Pay


1t transpires that Jack the Ripper" ,"
who horri6ed the world 10y peculiarly afro
cious murders Of women in tho "White
Chapep precincts of London, is in an Eng
lish uuatic asylum DR. Forbes Winslow
saws it has been known to the doctors. He
says; Jack the Ripper" was medical stu
dent of good family. He was young man
of slight built with light hair and blue eyes.
He studied very hard and bis mind, beir G
naturally weak, gave way. He became q
religious enthusiast, ami attended ear
ly service every morning at ST. Pauls. His
religious fervor resulted in homicidal mania
towards the women of the street, and impel-
led him TO murder them. He lodged
with a man whom know, and sus-
picion was first directed toward him by rea-
son Of the fact that he returned to his lodg
ings at unreasonable hours, aud that he had
innumerable coats and hats stained with
blood have in my possession now pair
Of Canadian moccasins, stained with blood,
that the Ripper wore while on his murder
Gus expeditions"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

The winklewad whortied its way through the
As the spadgerwick snooted scent from
affair."
The snickerloot skecked on the snoot Of a
shark,
And tho inklobot kinked the giuno Of a gar.
The suckerjab scrittled through thick and
thin,
The carpywog whetted the fangs Of its TN,
And flliped a spuke at the scortle. he'll
bent.
The nimblewot welkered q whin al the moon,
As the imglebox joined In the chorus OF
wrath.
While whangdoodles lifted the lay of the loon,
And the !umblewhacks gobbled the dank
aftermath.
But in spite OF this argument. strong as II t.
And in spite Of the boomlet late brought
about,
The symptoms all point 70 an argentic fzz,
Il appears that free silver's about petored
New York Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
OWN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER H. 1895
POETR u.
LITTLE THINGS.

A good by kiss is little thing,
With your hand on the door TO 60
But il takes the venom out of the sting
OF thoughtless word or a cruel fling
That you have made an hour ago.
A kiss of greeting is sweet and rare
After the toll of the day,
And it smooths the furrows plowed by care,
The lines on the forehead you once called fair
In the years that have flown away.
'Tis little thing to say. "You are kind;
love you my dear" each night,
But it sends thrill through the healt find
For love is tender rs love is blind
As we climb life's rugged height.
We starye elch other for loves caress
We take but We do not give;
1t seems so easy some soul to bless,
But we dole the love grudgngly, less and less,
Till It's bitter and hard to live.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
aDefuelIzed. Wood.

"Defuelization" is a new word added
TO the language, told in story BY Sen
ator Palmer about an Illinois farmer
who for several years had been selling
him wood for Sc cord. "This year, "
says Senator Palmer, "he came 70 me
with a load, and ! told him that / did
not want it. he offered it at ~ cord.
I still refused, and he wanted 10 know
why | would not take it at ~. / told
him was using soft coal, for which !
paid sl.37 ton. Gosh = he exclaimed,
4 heard you was trying to demonetize
silver, but now you're trying to defuel-
izs wood. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

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
81 home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Dayen-
port, j. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, w. Il.
T. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, Vim. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, 5. W. Washington, H. L. Snyder
William G. Frazier, John II. little, Jacob 5
Melvin, F. c. W Herr, isaac II. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL................ President
II. b. DAVENPORT. ......... ......... Treasurer
ExEcUTIvE CoNMITTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM
H. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider
Jos. Trapnel, 5. w. Washington.
Local AGENTS. .-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harper'S Ferry-Chas. z. Trail Shepherds
town. S Fleming; CharlestOwn-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

Nv stock Of glass and queensware complete
and low-priced, at C.. ID. EBl'S, Hooh buildg
Pride Of Virginia Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of king tobacco in
stock az e. ID. EBY'S, HoOh building.
Worcester Sauce. Catsup, Horse Radish,
Queen Olives. Olive Oil. POtted Ham and
Tongue. Sariiues, Lobster and salmon at G. ID.
EBYS. also SJ0uewaro all sizes from pint TO
eight-ga,iOn In size.
New Pruues EvapOrsted Apples and Apri-
cots. and Macaroni. Cheese and Colonial Flour
at G. ID. EBNS Hooh building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap, cheap, G.
A. and Fine salt by the sack. cheap. az G. d.
EBNS. Hood building.
Pure Mountain Buckwhcat Flour Francis
II Ierrett * Co.'S Mocha and Java Coffee 80
a pound. at G.. ID. EBY 5, HooH building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Wealth Statistics.

In 1850 the total wealth Of this coun-
try was 81, 1876, 900, 900, about sSoS per
capita; in 1860 it had raised to sl6,-
l6O, 900, 900, or about s5l4 per head; In
1870 it was $50, 1853, 900, 900. or about
$7OS per head; in 1880 it had risen to
S43, G42, 600, 900, or sS70 per head. and
IN 1890 to s62, coo, 600, 900, or 1000
per head
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

the there small stir about that way
named Demetru sversmih which made silver
brought small unto the craftsmen;
with the workme Of like occupation and
that by this craft have wealth
that alone Ehesus but almost through
persuaded and turned much people, saying
they gods which made with hands,
only this craft danger to be set at naught but
the temple of the goddess Diana should be dpe and her
all Asia and the world woreh
these they full Of wrath and cried
outs saying Great is Diana of the Epheians
go And the whole city filed with confusion
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

They call silver "the poor mans
money" Well, maybe it is. 1t is the
money Of Mexico and India and China
and other unProgressive countries, where
the common people are certainly about
as poor as they can be.-Minneapolis
Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Wbere silver Is Wen Thought OF

First Church Member-What are the
charges agin Deacon Jones?
Second Church Member-Slanderin
the parson. Said he was as good as gold
-Harper's Bazar.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Early AIonetization.

"When was it, j." asked the inquisitive
boarder, that cattle were used as mon
sy?"
81 think" said the cheerful idiot,
THAT it was about the time when the
pope began issuing bulls. "-Indianapo-
lis Journal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Rupture Cured at Home.

Ii you suffer from rupture in any OF lis
variou, forms, and desire to be relieved, you
can learn how 10 be cured by naming this
paper aud addressing f. H MERRICK,
Huntington, w Va. lie will send full
particulars free
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
S PEG FIG S.

Representing the following companies
The old and reliable
ETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Hartford, Conn.
Giving the best results to policy holders, and
which has a larger amount of policies In
Jefferson County than all other Lie
Insurance Companies together.
Liverpool & London & Globe, Of England
Manchester Fire Assurance Co, OF Eng
land. aud Scottish Union and National
of Scotland, the largest foreign
Cos doing business in America.
ETNA. OF HARTFORD,
The largest and most popular Fire Insurance
Company IN America.
Peabody, Of Wheeling, W. Va.
Jefferson, of Wheeling.
German Fire, of Wheeling.
Fire and Marine, of Wheeling.
Phoenix, of Hartford.
Virginia Fire and Marine, of Richmond, Va
Georgia Home of Columbus, Ga.
Fire Association, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Continental, of New York.
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
All losses promptly adjusted and paid at GU
Office.
Agents:
FLEMING, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
CHAS. J.. TRAIL, Harper'S Ferry, W. Va
A sworn statement OF the conditions OF al
Foreign Insurance Companies represented II
this Agency will be found AT the Clerk S once
in compliance with the State laws.
We solicit a continuance of your patronage
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER.
February Is 1895
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

vein of white sand - feet wide aud 60
to $50 feet in height, has been discovered at
Berkeley Springs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

gtuls.o,0i, JeFason C0.0,ty, Hcf I"gn'id'
Fu undertake cases jointly in the Courts OF
both 0i said Counties.
Nav ll 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Wanted.

Wanted I'm exchange for Lumber - 0OOO Zee
of OAK. 10000 feet of WALNUT and 500 bols
Of CORN. ,rr,,,,,,.r
Dec Z. 1892 W +. & 1. 7. Llffi II l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Sale.

Window-sashes. blinds, doors etc. OF th'
old Methodist Church. Apply at tins once
Inns Z lSl3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
THE MILD POWER CURES.
HUI M PH REYS'

DR.. Humphreys Specifies are scientifically
and carefully prepared Remedies, used for years
In private practice and for over thirty years by
the people with entire success Every single
Specific special cure for the disease named.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
FORREST w. BROWN,
ArTORNET ATLAW.

Ctu'etoien. J,Frsoa County, Vest Fugu'ia,
Attends Co casesi in the different Courts Of West
Virginia and Maryland. Attention given 70
Pensions and an classes OF Claims against the
u. s.. Government.
- special attention to Collections.
Jan f1 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Whitewashing.

The undersigned will do whitewashins upoi
-easonable terms, and do it well. Address
WM II. BRENT,
Nav s, lS05. ChsrleS lO""'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
ATTORNEYS At LAW,

Cialss,oa-a J.sason County, Wesi Fugada,
NiI attend the Courts Of Jefferson and Berke-
,ey Counties and attend % other law business
in the state Of West Virginia. Special atten-
zion gwen t1 collections.
March 8. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
VN TRAvERs,
ATTOREETATLAW,

C5arietosn. Jefferson County, IVES, Yrghii0.
E..practics in the Courts Of thisCounty and
leai,oiuing Counties.
OHcs next door tO theresidence of Mrs. Max
vel. and nearly opposite the Carter House.
November 25, 1860.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Buggy and Harness.

TOP-BUGGY and HARNESS for sale
both in good condition. Apply az
Nav IL FREE Pkhoo Of hiOE'
Na-W sold together or separately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Ice Cream.

The Ice Cream Parlors of the undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream serV-
ed bv the saucer or sold by measure ana lam
lilies or parties supplied ON short notice;
NJ if tsQt HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
To Owners of Stock.
Just Received.

have just received a nice supply OF Catsup
Mustard and HOrseradish. Also Hayden
Easter Dyes, four coiors for cents.
". s. MERCHANT.
ADri1 1g 1902
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
II GREEN
ArrORNEF ArLAW,

rr'soea J.sersor Coa'sy, West FHgn'ia,
Ni practice % the Courts OF Jefferson, Berke-
ley and Morgan counties. M the United states
Ds---. Co1-. at Martiusburg and m the ou-
p-eue Court of Appeals Of West Virginia.
s1e.a. attention 10 the collection OF claims
s1d prompt -rmittances Of the same.
l1c- opposite Courthouse.
Aug s. $780,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
W.F.&T.P.LIPPIIl w
FERTILIZERS.

Ws lts- ta Farmer, generally our Fertilizers
Tor Fall Crops.
SHENANDOAH.
Heo.I formula. too we'll known to- need de-
sCrpuOu.
SPECIAL HOME MIXTURE
TOP Whest. a No. / article. drilling perfectly,
which the reports of the vs.. Va. Agricultural al
Department show 90 be Of greater commerGlSl.
value than any sold at near same price ana OF
il'ue --ale Relative commercial value OF our
lre-a. mixture $3.50. Two other brands
a-se.v sold are rated az S2l16 and s2O.oN- we
buy our a,nmouiates in the West. direct from
daughter houses our chemicals from import
s7 which enables us % sell for iess-Only one
prom. .0 make We also offer
PURE GROUND RAW BONE.
PURE GROUND STEAMED BONE
DISSOLVED ANIMAL BONE,
i-y and i'm fine drilling condition.
KANT AND DISSOLVED SOUTH CARO-
LIMA. &C. &c.
"eare prepared t0 furnish any private mi L
-s desired promptly and Of best materials.
s'o-y a. Eagle Works. y. & W K. Goods
l'lre-ci at any depot
Aug o 1896 WE. ct. p. LlPPIII.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
Tie jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.

JOHN A. WASHINGTON, Secretary
Office. Gibson Building, Courthouse yard
CharlestoWn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
STOP THAT
HORRIBLE COUCH!
Go at once aud get bottle of
PRIMLEY'S SPEEDY CURE,
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.

- HOULD YOU buy a bottle and il does not
= give satisfaction. on the return OF theempty
bottle we will cheerfully refund the price paid
for il in other goods. Sold by CT. LIGHT.
DRIMLEY'S Sarsaparilla sold on the above
plan. bv G. T. LIGHT.
nRIMLEY $ Iron and Wahoo Bitters sold
Il on the same plan by G. i. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
LC MOORE
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

Bsrruius. Clarke County, Tugh.ia,
aud
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

George Baylor. "m. 10. wilson
DAYLOR * WILSON,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11
ArrORNET 4TLAW.

(tLEON MOORE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-09-11

1t Would Lower Our Standard OF Value
and would Not Give Us 16 to Coinage.
Pamphlet which Has Dumfounded
the Free Silver People.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-12
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a mortgage executed by D. N. FCike and his wife, Sallie A. FilSe, of date the 12th day of March, 1891, and on record at the office of the judge of probate, volume l37 and page 412. of mortgage records, which said mortgage was given to Thomas w Spencer, to secure to him an indebtedness therein mentioned, which is now past due and unpaid, l will offer for sale, in front of the court house door at Birmingham Jefrer- son county, Alabama, on
 TUESDAY, THE 25TH DAY OF JUNE 1895. to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate, to-Wit:
 A certain block or parcel of land fronting 75 feet on the north side of Sth ave, south and 95 feet on Eighteenth street. being a rectsngle 70 feet by 95 feet, and being in the southwest corner of block No. 235 accord ing to the plan and survey of the Elyton Land Company of the city of Birmingham, situate in said city, state and county, to- gether with all and singular the appur- tances, buildings and Improvements thereto belonging. The above property will be sold to satisfy the principal and interest of the indebtedness described in said mortgage and a reasonable attorneys fee for fore closing and conveying.
 This the 18th day of May 1885,
 THOMAS w. SPENCER, Mortgagee.
 5-o5-d20d
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-12

Acting chief of the police force of New York is a modest man, and has never pushed himself, but was appointed from one position to another when he least expected it.
 Peter Conlin was born in New York City. In '61 he joined the army and was in many of the battles of the late war; and al Malvern Hill was severely wounded, but after recovering joined the famous Irish brigade as second lieuten- ant in the SiXty-ninth regiment. After the was he was made deputy collector of internal revenue for the Second district of Louisiana. After the change of ad- ministration he was forced out, came back to New York and joined the police force in 1S69 In TO he was made rounds man. in '76 sergeant, and in 'S4 he was made a captain, and three years after ward was made an inspector. The pres ent police commissioners appointed him acting chief in place of MT. Byrnes, who has just been retired. Mir. Conlin is of very retiring disposition, but withal strict disciplinarian. and as popular as his late step-brother, William J. Flor ence, the actor.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-12

Is the son of the late Theodore Roose- velt, who was a banker and merchant in New York city.
 The present Theodore was born in New York city October 27, 1858, was graduated at Harvard in 1880. and the next year was elected to the New York assembly as a republican. He led the minority in the session of 1882, was ac- tive in reform measures, and on his re- election in 'S3 was largely instrumental in carrying out the state civil service re- form law and an act for regulating pri- mary elections.
 As chairman of the committee on cities in 1884 he succeeded in passing many reform measures.
 MT. Roosevelt was chairman of the New York delegation to the national re- publican convention in 1884, and an un- successful candidate for mayor of New York in 1SS6 He is a trustee of the New York state board of charities, and is connected with several charitable in stitutions, and is the author of a number of literary works among them is the History of the Naval War of 1872" He is now the president of the board of po- lice commissioners of New York city.