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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Told at the LIARS Club.

The skill of the southwestern vaqueros is
marvellous. Jaun Fernandez, of Santa Fe,
was crossing the prairie recently, when he
was met by 4 ferocious bull. AT n critical
moment his horse thrust its foot into prai
rie dog hole and leaving Juan on foot
Just as the bull was laundering down upon
him in the charge an Opportune whrlwind
passed near the scene and was instantly las.
sooed by Fernandez. 1t whirled him away
in a cloud of dust aud dried grass, and in
moment he was far cut of reach of the bull
aud headed nearly straight for home.
A big New Fonndand dog which was
accustomed to attend the Episcopal Church
in Paris, Me-, with its owners, is one Of the
treasured!possessions of the Bowman family,
now residing in smother town. In their
present place Of residence there is no church
of that denomination, and Bones, the dog,
has often been coaxed to enter the Metho-
dist Church, but has often refused. One
Sunday morning, not long ago, the family
were horrifed at missing the baby, baby
wagon, and all, but were relieved after
hours of narrowing anxiety by telegram
from Paris: Baby is here all right" The
dog had risen at night, wrapped the baby
warmly in its baby wagon, in which it al
ways slept, aud wheeled it eighteen miles to
its old church, where he presented il at the
altar for baptism.
A Georgia liar tells Cincinnati reporter
a story about spring of water near the top
of mountain from which "the water rush
es with sufficient force to carry it up the
side Of very steep hill for nearly half a
mile Reaching the crest the water flows
on the east aud eventually finds its way into
the Atlantic Ocean" This is nothing, how.
ever, to the Mississippi which, without
theatrical display Of force, is actually mile
higher at the Gulf of Mexico than at Min
neapolis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

of his mental faculties il is on y necessary
to cite his latest great achievement. He
has just crysialized a Southern national
sentiment into an organization perfect in
every detail, embracing in its interests
every surviving Southern participant in
the late war between the States. This
organization TO be known as the Confed-
eIate National Memorial Association, will
be formerly organized at Houston, Tex,
this month.
While being a strict disciplinarian in
business, Mr.. Rouss is extremely liberal
with his private purse. His manner of
aiding his friends in need is unoblrusive,
he believing in the old proyerb. Let not
your right hand know what the left hand
doeth." His most intimate friends learn
of his beneiactions only from the recipi-
enIs Of them.
As a companion Mr. Rouss is delight.
ful. Simple, direct in speech, keen in
humor and without restraint at all times,
he is always natural and makes those he
comes in contact with feel at ease. He
has a great fund of anecdotes born of n
wonderful memory for incidents and de.
tail. He garnishes his conversations by
the aptest of illustrations and quaintest of
smiles.
His habits have always been regular.
His principal enjoyment now is his alb
straclion from the cares of business long
enough to chat with his old friends and
comrades
Rugged honesty should certainly com.
mand a premium with this illusirious
record to champion lis cause. From a
beginning of practically nothing to bus.
mess which represents fully ten millions a
year is n showing to be proud of. But
of all his possessions Mr.. Rouss values
nothing more highly than the letter of Mr..
Jaifray and those of the other gentlemen
quoted in this article. His children and
grandchildren will have good reason to
rejoice in them in years to come.
w. O. OsCHTEGE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
IA Editor Defined.

A writer in the Southern Churchman fur
nishes the following unique definition Of an
editor: II may interest you to know what
was though: of editors by certain persons
the other day. IAN editor is man who
handles words" An editor makes his liv.
ing out of the English language" IAN
editor is somebody who does not do nything
himself, and when somebody else does, goes
and tells other people all about it," | APP
pend these for the benefit Of the fraternity.
In small way have made use of the Eng
lish language for many years, and must
say. while not an editor, appreciated the
above definitions. An editor, should say,
is man who has the industry of the bea-
yer, the instincts of bee and patience OF
an ass
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Morrison om Finance.
w. o. OscHTEGE

Col. William r. Morrison had an ex-
perience years ago which left n serious
impression upon his mind with reference
to the financial question. Col. Morrison
was one of the foriy.nners who went out
to California to mine gold. "In the camp
where was working" said Col. Morri-
son recently, eve took out great deal Of
dust and slowed it away in little buck
skin bags which were secreted in our cab.
ins. One day l was delegated by the
other miners to got to the nearest trading
post, sixty miles away, to buy bacon, cof-
fee, sugar and other supplies for the camp.
| armed myself with two or three of the
little bags and made my way to the trad
ing post. The storekeeper poured out the
gold dust in his gold scales, weighed 1t
and proceeded to load me up with a supply
of groceries. | went back to the camp,
and, after some months more work, con-
cluded 1 had all the gold ] needed, and
determined to return TO Illinois. In San
Francisco ! exchanged some Of nay dust
for five Missouri bank bills Of the demon.
ination of $500 each, and sailed for Pan
anna. When / reached Panama discov-
cred that my bills were Of no earthly use,
and that when went to pay hotel bills
or provide myself with clothing or other
articles it was necessary to take out one
of my little bags aud have some OF the
contents weighed.
"By this time" continued Col. Morri--
son, "the impression was pretty strong in
my mind that this yellow dust was cur
rent all over the world and was exchange
able anywhere for any sort Of commodi-
ty, simply because it was hard to get and
represented labor. From Panama ! con-
cluded to visit Cuba, and there | had the
same experience. No one would look at
my paper bills, but the gold dust was le-
gal tender everywhere. When | arrived
at New Orleans | thought my paper mon
ey would be good for anything | might
wish to purchase, but again | had to go
down in my bag for more dust for tick
ct to St. Louis and suit of clothes in which
to make good appearance returning TO
nv friends. By this time my faith in
gold as a worldwide medium Of exchange
was getting pretty strong, but it increased
fifty fold when | reached St. Louis and
found that the 500 bank bills which l
had carefully carried all the way from
San Francisco were absolutely worthless.
The banks Of issue had failed. Fortu-
nately | bad obtained the bills from the
banking house of Page & Bacon, and
they were honorable enough to refund me
the money through their branch house in
ST. Louis. Naturally this episode has
left an impression on my mind as 10 the
importance Of intrinsic value in curren-
cy."- Chicago Times Herats
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
The jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
K. A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Office. Gibson Building, Courthouse yard,
Charlestown.

OFFERS 10 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
az 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, Jehn Il. little, Jacob S.
Melvin, z. G.. W. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL............ ......... President.
II. B. DAVENPORT. ......... ........ Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMNITTEE-J. G. Hurst VIM.
r. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell S. w. Washington.
Local Ts.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harpers Ferry-Chas. f. Trail; Shepherds
town.. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Nav s. 1898.
An HISTORICAL LETTER.
Vas Written EIeren Years ago Gy the
Late Ed,C. S. Jd1,ray.

The business changes which recently
eliminated in the winding up of the old
and honored firm Of E. S. Jaffray IL Co.
are sincerely deplored by everybody who
ever had any dealings with that house.
The late Edw S. Jaffray was always look
ed upon as one of the most upright and
reputable Of New York's successful mer-
chants, and for years his firm divided irst
honors in the wholesale dry goods trade
of America with the houses of Clafllin and
Stewart.
During Mr.. Jatfray's career the histo-
rian can find hundreds of important
events and incidents which have had
great influence and bearing on the subse-
quent prosperity of New York. Promi-
nent among these were his business rela-
ton with Chas. Broadway Rouss, then a
struggling dealer in small way, doing
business under more or less serious dis
advantages. This incident is Of great in
terest at this time because of the coinci
dental occurrences of the past few weeks
and illustrating as it does the remarkable
changes which time brings about.
In the early seventies, when Mr.. RouSs
wanted supplies for his limited stock in
trade, he could not, as now, draw upon
his bank account for immediate needs
He had to have credit, aud among others
he applied for and got it from L. S. Jaf-
fray & Co. The time came when Mr.
Rouss found he could no longer fight
against the odds that confronted him, so,
like many other men who have been
placed in the same position, he decided to
protect his creditors as far as possible by
making general assignment. After a
careful investigation his creditors granted
him a settlement on the basis of 40 cents
on the dollar. This was paid and Mr.
Rouss started anew.
Success crowned his efforts. and later
on, although absolutely under no legal or
business obligations to do so, Mr.. Rouss
sought out his old creditors and paid them
the 60 per cent. Of the old debts, from
which he had been so honorably released.
This unusual act of ultra honesty made
great impression on Mr. Jafray, and re-
suited in his writing letter 10 Mr.. Rouss,
which is masterpiece in its way, aud is
now given to The prblic for the first time.
1t is here reproduced in its original torn,
Just as it was written,-eleven years
ago.
In it Mr.. Jaffray makes references and
comments which are of deep interest to
men in all wa k Of life, and the letter is
Therefore an il, ,.uable addition to COM
mercial litera;Dr re- The bit of history it
contains, pertaining to the failure of Cy-
rus w. Field, its causes and results is
not generally known. Further on Mr..
Jaffray discusses business ethics in so sim
pie and direct manner that every read
er must be convinced Of the excellence OF
his logic and the justice Of bis deductions.
SO much for he letter.
New York, February 6, 1881.
| c. B. ROUss, ESQ.
Dear Sir;-Your long and interesting
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Not Mrs. Hobart.

A good story illustrative OF the prosaic
nature on which art makes no impression,
is told by the New York Evangelist: Ia the
"monument.room" at Trinity Church is the
large marble tablet in memory Of the late
Bishop Hobart. 1t is a bas reliefrepresent-
ing the Bishop-a portrait-in the agony
Of death, sinking into the arms Of an slle-
gorical female figure, presumably intended for
the Angel Of Death. It is said that an aged
couple from the rural districts were being
shown about the church, aud, pausing long
before the tablet, the old lady remarked to
her husband: That's good Likeness Of the
bishop, but" regarding the angelic per-
sonage attentiyely-"it's poor one Of Mrs.
Hobart. knew her we'll and she didn't look
like that.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

A gentleman who ships potatoes to the
North from Page county, recently had an
experience which completely hoored him.
In sending off potatoes, in one barrel be left
his pocket knife by mistake. Later on he
selected from pamphlet kind Of pOlatoe
he desired to plant, and he wrote 10 the firm
to send a barrel of the kind selected. In
the course Of few days the potatoes came
back to him, and when he opened the bar
rel there was his pocket knife. He got back
the potatoes he shipped at the market price,
at price usually asked for new variety Of
seed potatoes aud his knife thrown in. All
Of which goes to show that bumbuggery lie
pracsiced 10 every channel Of business, and
that seed potatoes are not always what they
are represented TO be.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
SASH FACTORY & PLANNING MILL

My stock Of glass and queenswa.c complete
and lowpriced, az C. d. EBY'S, Hoof buildg
Pride Of Virginia. Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of smoking tobacco in
stock at G. ID. EBY'S, Hooa building
Worcester Sance. Catsup, Horse Radish
Queen Olives, Olive Oil. Potted Ham and
Tongue Sardiues, Lobster and Salmon az C. d.
EBY'S, also Stoneware all sizes from pint to
eight-galion in size.
New Prunes' Eyaporated Apples ana APri-
cots and Macaroni, Cheese and Colonial Flour
at G, d. EBY 5, Hoof building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap, cheap, G..
A. and Fine Salt By the sack, cheap, az c. D..
EBNS HOOf building.
Pure Mountain Buckwheat Flour Francis
II. Leggett & Co. S Mocha and Java Coffee $50.
pound. az C. ID. EBYS HoOH building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

The silver mine owner and the citizens Of
the mining States are trying to move hesv-
en- and earth to compel the United States 10
give them bounty on silver by coming 1t
free and giving to it fictitious value by
passing it through the mint and returning
i. to their hands. 1t Is easy to persuade
themselves that in advocating this they are
acting from patriotic motives. Self-interest
goes long way toward convincing man
Of almost anything. ng.-lStaunton Nsw,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
S p z CGFIC S.
Jno. A. Washington. R. w. Alexander.
Washington & Alexander,
Insurance Agency,
Onsce Gibson Building. Charles Town, W Va.

Ofce Gibson Building. ChQrles Town, w. Va.
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 larger amount OF policies IN
Jefferson County than all other Life
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 our
Office.
Agents
is. FLEMING, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
CHAS. u. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry, ". Va.
Asworn statement OF the conditions OF all
Foreign Insurance Companies represented IN
this Agency will be found at the Clerks Office,
in compliance with the State laws.
We solicit a continuance Of your patronage,
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER.
February Is, 1S96.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Music Lessons.

Madam aud Miss Bertha Ruhl commenced
= .l7.f class in Vocal and instrumental Music
o-pi 10Th. 1894 at their residence on the cor
-s' oi samuel and Liberty streets. and any
&s & wishing Vocal or instrumental Lessons
n. ~ save time and money by taking from them.
ft-sy VII teach Vocal in class and special. and
c...' lmenis as follows Piano Organ. Violin,
LIAR and Banjo Also Sight Reading. The
ana Harmony. Terms moderate.
sept, ~ iSe{.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
HIS Three Reasons.

"Take something to drink" said his
friend.
"No, thank you
mol Why not?"
"In the first place" said the party in
question, because am secretary to tenn
perance society that is to meet to-day, and
must be consistent. In the second place,
this is the anniversary Of my fathers death.
and cut Of respect to bis memory have
promised never to drink on this day. And.
10 the third place, have just taken some
thing"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

Last week there were 26,OOO,OOO bushels
of wheat in the Chicago elevators. There
was an advance Of several cents per bushel
and it is sold Armour, & Co. made SS4O, 900
By the jump.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
THE MILD PowER CURES.
HUM PH REYS'

Or. Humphrey 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, 1895-05-08

When the price Of cattle gets down to the
cost Of raising, some raisers sell OF all their
calves and fatlen no beeyes. A reaction
comes and good price is obtained. and the
short. sighted raisers have no cattle to sell.
There was farmer Of this kind going
around town yesterday trying TO persuade
some friend 10 kick him.-Staunton Ns'cs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
George Baylor VIM i. Wilson.
DAYLOR WILSON
leorgeBaylor
ATTORNETS Ar LAW,

Ciarle'toior, Jefferson C9uuiy, West Vugi.ia,
TilI attend the Courts Of jefferson and Berke-
,ey Counties and attend TO other law business
in the state Of West Virginia. Special atten
ton given 90 collections.
March s. 1876
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
ATTORNEY ATLAW.

Cigries.0tou, JeFerson Co,si,y Hesi F~ysaia,
Sill undertake cases jointly in the Courts Of
both Of said Counties.
Nav IL. 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
.0RREsT W BROWN,
ATTORNET ATLlK.

C5ar's.ossa, Jssrs5r Coauty, Vest Virginia
Attends to casesin the different Courts Of West
Virginia and Maryland. Attention given 70
Pensions and all classes Of Claims against the
O.. =. Government.
- Special attention 10 Collections.
Jan 10 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Wanted.

Wanted in exchange for Lumber 20. coo feet
Of OAK. 2OOOO feet of WALNUT and 500 bols.
Of CORN. -.,,,,,,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Buggy and Harness.

ATOP BUGGY and HARNESS for sale
both I'm good condition. Apply at
Nav II FREE PRESS OFEICE.
Ga-W sold together OF separately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
I f. ENGLE
WIN H. TRAvERs
ATTORNEY YATLAW.

Ciarle5io.sn, Jefferson County, Yes. yrginis,
Sill practice in the Courts Of thisCounty and
he adjoining Counties.
once next door 20 the residence Of Mrs. Max
we'll and nearly opposite the Carter House.
November 23, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Just Received.

have Just received q nice supply Of CatSup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden 5
Easter Dyes. four colOrs for cents.
W. s. MERCHANT.
ADril 13 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Sale.

Window -ssshes blinds doors etc, OF the
old Methodist Church. Apply at this oihce.
June T. 1913.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

n GREEN,
ATTORNEY ATLAR,

Cilrles'oln, Jefferson County, Vest Yuginia,
VIII practice i'm the Courts OF Jefferson, Berke-
ley and Morgan counties m the United States
District Court az Martinsburg, and in the Su-
preme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
Special attention 90 the collection OF claims.
and prompt remittances Of the same
Ofhce opposite Court house.
Aug lsq0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Ice Cream.

The Ice Cream Parlors Of the undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream sery-
ed by the saucer or sold by measure, and iam-
lilies or parties supplied on short notice
MAY rs. 1894 HENRY DUNN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
STOP THAT
HORRIBLE COUCH!

I n VI y r / = = u y u I 7 Z II u
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.
- HOULD you buy bottle and it does not
- give satisfaction. on the return of the empty
bottle We will cheerfully refund the price paid
for il in other goods. Sold by G. I. LIGHT.
DRNIEY sarsaparilla sold on the above
L plan by G. I. LIGHT.
DRIMLEY'S Iron and WahOO Bitters sold
l. on the same plan by G.. I. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08

No morphine or opium In DR.. Miles PAIS
PiII6 CURH AL Pr q. "One cent dose
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
Frank Beckwith
A. " Mcdonald
W.F.&T.P.LIPPIT1
FERTILIZERS.

We offer 90 Farmers generally our Fertilizers
for Fall Crops.
SHENANDOAH.
'-eo,i formula. TOO well known to need de-
scriptiOn.
SPECIAL HOME MIXTURE
3- Wheat. a No. 1 article. drilling perfectly
Eaich The reports Of the vs.. Va, Agricultural
Department show 20 be Of greater commercial
value -Lan any sold at near same price and OF
same grade. Relative commercial value Of our
special mixture $3.50. Two other brands
l-ge 3 sold are rated at S2l .l6 and S20.5s. We
'-Y our amm0niates in the West direct from
slaughter houses. our chemicals from import
e.. which enables rs 20 sell for leSs-only one
prom, -l make We also offer
PURE GROUND RAW BONE.
PURE GROUND STEAMED BONE
DISSOLVED ANIMAL BONE.
dry and in fine drilling condition.
KANT AND DISSOLVED SOUTH CARO-
LIMA, &C &C.
We are prepared 90 furnish any private mix
-'es desired. promptly and of best materials.
5aei'ry al Eagle Works, n. & W. r. r. Goods
lFered al any depot.
Aug. O. 1898. W.F.&T. P. LIPPITr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-08
To Owners of Stock.

All owners OF Horses, Cows, Hogs, Goats
or other live stock within the Corporation Of
Charles Town are hereby notified 10 keep the
same from roaming at large within the cor
p0rate limits, as the law in regard thereto will
be strictly enforced.
GUSTAV BROWN,
June 60 lSQ4 Mayor.