davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Edward c., son OF Jennie w and the late
Frederick A. Babcock, died in Philadelphia
June 9TH, in the 18th year Of his age. This
young man spent several months in Charles
Town last summer. He won many friends
by his attractive manner, and his death Is
greatly regretted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
Notice.

All parties are hereby notified that the ordi-
nance, Chapter VII, Section Z, against stock
running at large within the corporate limits
will be strictly enforced. The corporation line
north extends to % avenue on Ransom land.
Parties pasturing COWS on the boom land please
take notice of it. G. BROWN,
NAV %. 1895. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Miss Annie Moore, second daughter Of
Major Sam1 j. @. Moore. and Mr.. Mott, OF
Gloucester county, Va, were married in the
Episcopal Church in Berryyille Thursday
evening last at : o'clock. Mr.. Thos. R.
Moore and Rev. Abner c. Hopkins, Jr, Of
this nlnce. acted as ushers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Mrs. John Ii. Buckles, of this county,
died suddenly last week. We are informed
she had some friends to dinner, and before
the meal, in its preparation, had been over
heated by visits to the kitchen. She went
TO the ice house and became chilled, was
taken I'M and died at t o'clock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
For Sale.

A desirable house, centrally located, with
nine rooms. pantry and bath room. A large
lot with all kinds of choice fruit, The house
has all the modern improvements. Also a
Typewriter in frst-class condition. For terms
&c, apply at this Office.
Nav l. 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Messrs. Diehl ( Bro, Of this place, have
recently completed and erected a handsome
shaft over the grave of the wife of
Col. VIM. 4. Morgan, at Shepheldstown,
and a beautiful statue over the grave of a
child Of DR.. Cannon, at Harper's Ferry
Spirit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
Wanted.

Every smoker to send US seven 2-cent stamps
to help paw postage, packing. &c, and we will
mail box OF N~ON-NICOTINE MIDGET CT
CARS. Only one box to one address.
Address. LANDS & CO.,
Feb. 90. 1895. ShlppensDurg, ia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
Church Notes

Rev. Mr.. PiersOn, of the Morgantown P.
E. Church, preached Sunday morning in
the Baptist Church.
Rev. G. ". Easter, of the P. E. Church
at Union, preached in the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday morning.
Rev. Mr.. Spur, of the Moundsville P. E.
Church, occupied the pulpit of the NJ. E.
Church. South, on Sunday morning and
preached a sermon that elected rapt atten-
ton.
The annual district meeting of the Wom-
ans Foreign Missionary Society of the NJ.
E. Church, South, will be held in this town
on the 18th and 18th of June. Quite a
number of delegates and friends of the So
ciety and its work are expected to be present.
The opening sermon will be delivered by
Rev. F. ]. Prettyman on Wednesday night,
the 18th.
Rev. DR.. Swope, of Wheeling, preached
Sunday morning in the Episcopal Church.
At night Rev. DR.. S%collay Moore, Of Park
ersburg, preached the Stephenson Seminary
baccalaureate sermon. The chancel was
occupied by Bishop Peterkin and seven cler-
gymen-the Bishop and several of the cler-
gymen participated in the services, and the
whole ended, as the concluding OF the coun-
Gil session, by some remarks by Bishop Pc
terkin. The regular choir was assisted by
other singers of the town, and music of a
special character, deemed appropriate to
the occasion, was rendered-Miss Bertha
Ruhl presiding at the organ. The capacity
of the large church was taxed by the great
congregation-no services being held in the
other churches. Five persons were confirm
ed by the Bishop.
An illustration of the cups and downs
of lile.-The Harper's Ferry Sentinel says:
HNTr, Tvalfra GcbOnnart fell down q stair
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
Statesmen Wanted

To sell NON-NICOTINE MIDGET CIGARS.
Samples free. Salary or Commission. Good
side line. Address, lands q co.
Feb. 20. 1895. shippensburg, Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Harpers Ferry Sentinel Little Eddie
Narlatt bad the misfortune of falling and
breaking his arm. DR.. Spangler was called
10 who rendered necessary aid.-Mr. Fay
cite Conrad. a well known and highly re-
spec,ed former resident of this place, died
in Richmond, Va, ecently.-Mrs Mary
Fosset,, formerly of Harper's Ferry, died
IN Richmond, recently. Mr.. Conrad was a
bro.ber-iu-law and Mrs. Mary Fossett a sis
t~erin-law Of Mr.. George Fossett, the rail-
road agent Of our town.-Mrs. Mary T.
Shewbridge, in the 18th year Of her age,
died at her late residence in Sandy Hook,
Nd. May 26. 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
old familg guarnal.
jane T., 1895.


& Cos.
Pure Persian insect powder at Aisqui'h
&Co's.
For dress goods and trimmings see Paim-
baums'.
Percales, %ginghams shiriings, %Calicos, &c.
AZ Palmbaums'.
Great reduction in cottons and cambrics
at P~almbaum's.
For table linens, towels, bed spreads, etc,
see Palmbaum's.
VIM. Phillips Sons have a 10, Of patent
bee hives for sale.
Tanglefoot fly paper, small and large size,
at Aisquith & Cos.
Special bargains in black dress goods at
VI. Pa.mbaum & Bros.
Roller process -four, So per barrel IS cts.
quarter barrel, a, Pentz's.
Special bargains in black dress goods at
NJ. Palmbaum & Brothers.
Apple butter, and current aul ~ T. .e jelly
only 4c. a 10. at @. ID. E5y's.
Copperas, sulphur, carbolic acid and chic
ride Of lime at Aisquith & Cos.
A new stock of dress goods Just received
athalf Jas, years prices, at Peutz's.
A fine COW belonging to Mrs. C. w. Ais
quith was killed by lightning last week.
Pure Java coffee soc. a To. at Pentz's and
a good loose roasted coffee for 20c. per 10.
Cbamois skins, sponges, insect powder
and insect powder guns at Brown K Hood 8
drug store.
The address at Shepherdstown on Confed-
crate Memorial Day was made by Rev. A.
A. p. Neel.
Just received a large line Of queenswsre
by import-prices cheaper than eyer-at $.
IT. Laudis's.
Judge Faulkner concluded the term Of
court yesterday He viii hold a special
term July 9Th.
A large assortment Of hair brushes and
combs of the best manufacture at Brown x
HooGs drug store.
Wanted-O,d China. Bric-a-brac, Relies,
&c. Address John Trebiig, 9 North How
ard street, Baltimore.
-Four cans Of tomatoes for Csc; 4 cans Of
corn Tor 2jc; navy beans &c. a quart. rice
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she them Castoria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
E VIRGINIA FREE pREss--rHE OLD FAMl1 7 JOURNAL.
Double Wedding.

At st. Stephens Protestant Episcopal
Church, in Washington City, alto 80 o'clock
Tuesday morning, June 1lth, Miss LILLIAN
PARHAM FARLIN, elder daughter of Mr..
and Mrs d. W. Farlin Of Washington, was
married to Mr.. FRANK WooD BIGGER, of
Charles Town, aud her sister, Miss CLARA
COMsToCK FARLIN to Mr.. WILLIAM ALLEN
BALcH, Of Chicago, formerly of Washing
ton City. Rev. George Fiske Dudley, rec
tor Of the church, oficiated. The brides
were robed in white swiss and were given
away by their father. The church was dec
GRATED with exquisite simplicity-a profu-
sion Of field daisies, ferns and roses ad0rn-
ing the chancel, desk and chair. Prof.
Woodward presided at the organ and render
ed the music Of Lohengrin on the entrance
Of the couples aud during the serysce and
Meudelssohn's march as they Departed
Many friends Of the brides were present,
and the double wedding passed off to the
admiration Of every one. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Bigger took the B. & o. train for Whining
ton, Delaware, and later on the anne day
Mr.. and Mrs. Balch left for Chicago. Both
brides have visited here and made many
friends who viii cordially welcome the for
mer couo 20 Charles Town and follow with
th.i 30. wishes the latter TO their Chicago
home. The editor extends hearty congrat-
u%lations to the two gentlemen who have
been so fortunate in their wooing, and ear
uestly hopes that the years that lie before
the brides may be full Of unalIoyed happi-
ness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Notice of Stephenson Seminary Com
mencemeut is u%nayoidably deferred,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Mrs. Christine Maria Washington, wife of
Mr.. Richard B. Washington, residing at
their country home, HARDWOOD three
miles west Of this place, died at S o'clock
Monday evening. She had been in failing
health for some time, but the immediate
cause of death was an attack Of paralysis
about a week ago. Her age was sixty-nine
years. She was a great granddaughter Of
Col. Samuel Washington, brother of Gen.
George Washington, and the beloved wife
Of the eldest Of the surviving %grauduephews
devoted wife and mother and leaves q hus-
band, five sons and two daughters. The fu-
neral viii take place this afternoon at 3
o'clock-seryices in the Protestant Episco-
pal Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

The Harp-r's Ferry brewing building has
been completed. Mr. McGraw, the owner,
has invested $50. 600 i'm it's erection and equip
meut The capacity is, a; present, 10000
barrels per year, but the building is so con-
s.ruc,ei as that the capacity may be, at
moderate additional outlay, increased TO 80
600 barrels. Because of the fine business
qualifications of the proprietor It is predict
ed the enterprise viii be an immense sue
.asz
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
Pasture.

The pasture field on "Mordington' farm
will be opened Saturday April q. All loafers
are warned to keep out Of the field.
April q. 1895. j. +. G. MIICHELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

some greasy rags in the cellar Of tue
home of Mr. Towner Schley last week, dur
ing the extreme hot weather, took fire. Ii
was a case of spontaneous combustion nat
would have been serious but for the timely
discovery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

There was considerable disturbance at The
house of Becky Williams, on the northern
extension, Monday night and Officers Young
and Kahn made several arrests. They were
taken before Mayor Brown Tuesday after
noon, who. after hearing the case, fined
Becky Williams 5. Amy Thompson 50, sam
johnson s.. Dan Roberts $, Tom Sprinkle
S.. and John Renner 81 so, all colored-
Severa, more of the participants have not
set been arrested, but when taken will be
treated in Che same liberal manner by Mayor
Rrovn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
$1,000 Reward.

The above reward will be given for informa.
ton leading to the arrest and conviction Of
the party OF parties instrumental in securing
The release of prisoners from the Charles Town
Lookup on the night Of April II. 1895.
April II. '95. G. BROWN, Mayor,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Judge Faulkner yesterday sentenced An
drew J.. Scott, convicted at the present term
Of murder in the first degree by poisoning
his wife, Lizzie Scott, with arsenic. The
accused was calm, and when asked by the
Judge whether he had anything to say, re-
piled, Nothing, only l am not guilty" The
Judge then announced that after a careful
review of the evidence he could fud no nit
iga,ing circumstances, although the accused
had had every privilege accorded by
law, and the sentence of the court was that
he be hanged on Friday, October 4th, next
and that the execution take place in the Jail
yard. The fixing Of so remote a date for the
execution Of sentence was in order to give
the criminal time to take his case to the
Court of Appeals, should he desire, that
court meeting here in September.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

The case Of Miss Annie Elliot, VS.. Clark
Maxwell was tried in the circuit court ON
Wednesday, r. E. Byrd and Col. b d. Glib
son appearing for the plaintiff and w. r.
Alexander and Col. F. w. Brown for the
defendant It was q suit on account, which
account WAS filed as an Offset to a Judgment
recently gotten by the defendant against the
plaintiff. and I'm a cause which has been in
court for three or four years and never be-
fore brought 90 trial. Verdict for plaintiff
for SqQ1l5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
A Liberal Reward

VIII be paid for information leading to the
recovery of hogs taken from my premises, or
the conviction of the thief. Thirty-one shoats
have been stolen from me during the past few
months ,-within a few days four black ones,
weighing from thirty to sixty pounds, were
taken.
April p, 1895. II. C. BECKHAM.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

An illustration of the ups and downs
of life.-The Harper's Ferry Sentinel says;
"Mrs. Eveline %Schoppert fell down a stair
way and bruised herself quite severely, be-
sides being considerably shaken up"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Mr.. l.. s. Crawford, proprietor OF shan
nondale Springs Hotel, is arranging fos a
biz time at that delightful resort on the 4th
fully uezt-a tournament and ball, with
band and orchestra music, address to
knights by Col. b. d.. Gibson, etc. 4 good
refreshments viii deserved. The
public cordially invited
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Mrs. Theodore o.. Nicewaguer, who has
been an invalid for about FIVE years, died
Yesterday morning She has been a mem
Der for the past few years Of the Presbyterian
Church. ana the funeral services will take
place there this afternoon at 5 o'clock
Husband and little sor survive.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

We are Doing Our Best
Every Season to improve our exhibits of new
goods.
This spring We are much ahead of all former
occasions.
We have the Styles-much handsomer than
ever.
We have the Supply-much larger than ever.
We have the Prices-much cheaper than
ever.
We are glad to have your attention on Cloth
ing, Shoes, Hats, Underwear, Ladies and
Gents Furnishings.
April 10, 1895. GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Shepherdstown papers please copy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-09-27

stenographers, taking in short-Asnd
telegrams dictated to them by busy
legislators. Many congressman use
these wires largely for communicating
with the departments The conven-
fence costs them nothing and is a great
aid in the business which they are
obliged to transact with various bu-
reaus. They have appointments to ask
about, inquiries to put as to how PEN
sion cases stand, questions to offer as
to whether such and such papers are
on file, ETC., ad infinitum.
The government owns the circuit
which connects the executive mansion
with the capitol and the executive de-
partments, but there is no government
ownership of the wires connecting the
executive departments with the bust
ness world. Each of the executive de-
partments has to pay the annual ex-
penses of its own telegraphing, and
they amount to many thousands Of dol
lars. For example, this government
paid 100000 for cablegrams during the
complication with Chili; and the ex-
pense was aboot equally divided be-
tween the navy and state departments
The entire correspondence upon that
topic was telegraphed ia cipher codes
of the two departments. 's9a oisdi
While each of the executive depart
ments must pay large annual telegraph
bills out of its own appropriation, the
expense is particularly felt by the state
department, because all of the dipfo-
matte correspondence is carried on by
cablegrams. Inasmuch as the navy
department uses the cables freely for
communication with our warships,
that department expends very nearly as
much for electric service as the depart
ment of state. The secretary of war is
in constant telegraphic communication
with the generals commanding our
military departments, and the expense
is quite large, but, of course, much less
than either the state or navy depart
ments. The post Office department, in
terror department, agricultural depart
ment and department of justice have
very little use for the telegraph, as
compared with the other four depart
ments, but the treasury depart
ment usually keeps telegraph opera,
tor busy during every official day, com
municating with collectors and other
agents of the big department.
The navy department has a chart of
the cable lines of the world, and 1t is
interesting as well as astonishing to
note how the bed of the ocean is COW
cred with these conductors of domesti-
Gated lightning. Ten submarine cables
connect the continent of North America
with European countries. Boston and
New York are each the terminus of
three of these >cab1es. South America
is connected with Europe by two cables
running from Pernambuco. Brazil, to
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-09-27

Trained to larry Ammuntticnt and TO
seek Out the Wounded In cattle.
Some very interesting experiments as
to the utility Of war dogs were recent
~ made in connection with the Ores
den international dog show on the
race course near Dresden, says foreign
exchange. A company was supposed
to be covering some tran sports Of
horses against an imaginary enemy.
Inorder TO do this more effectually
some non-commissioned officers, accom-
panied by dogs, were sent forward to
watch the approach of the enemy.
They advanced about mile and a
quarter, whilst keeping up communi-
cation with the company by means of
the dogs. In this way the company
was kept fully informed as to the
movements of the enemy, and could
stop the transport Of horses In good
time before the attack. 4,
The same dogs were also used for
carrying ammunition to the firing line,
each dog being provided for this pur-
pose with kind of saddle holding
about three hundred cartridges. The
animals will go along the lines, stop
ping In front Of every man, who takes
the number Of cartridges be requires.
When the amndunitionis exhausted the
dog will hurry, back to-, receive Q fresh
| supply, and thereupon resume the dis
| tribution. SNSiS9ii o"t 'ps' $3.50
The. dogs are also trained to find the
wounded and attract the attention of
the ambulance men in various ways,
some remaining near the man and
barking until assistance arrives, some
running off to find an ambulance man
and lead him to the spot, and others
taking the mans forage cap or tearing
away piece of his clothing and carry
ing it to the attendants.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-09-27
THE VICTORIOUS WHEEL.
1t Is Capturing the Royal Ladies of
a Europe

|
1t Is Capturing the Royal Ladies o.
Europe.
The bicycle, according to the London
Queen, is pushing its triumphant way
into the most exclusive and impenetra.
BILE circles of society. Among royal
ladies, the first convert was the beauti-
full Queen Margherita of Italy, who is
such an enthusiastic wheel-woman that
the cycling club of Milan recently pre-
sented her with a golden bicycle-the
first in the world. Her everyday wheel,
however, is of English make.
The duchess of Aosta was among the
earliest of women riders, and it is said
was taken to task for it by the king,
her uncle, but succeeded in converting
both him and the queen before the mat
ter was ended The young queen OF
Holland rides, while the princess of
Wales and her daughters ride tricycles
at Sandringham, and even appeared in
the parks Of Denmark on tandem tr-i-
cycles.
With such high examples, of course,
the laples OF the nobility are not left
behind; and some of them possess very
beautiful wheels of ivory or silver plate
and oxidized metal Lady Dudley owns
one enameled in white, with lining of
- ...Iu goa, AID lVUEg LaAGles. But
with all this magnificence these ladies
probably reap no more pleasure or
benefit than the untitled American who
spins along democratic roads on plain
black and nickel wheel, the equal for
the time being Of any duchess or queen
Of them all
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-09-27
RIP VAN WlNKLE IN CHINA.
He stopped to Watch q Lengthy Game of
Chess.

He stopped to Watch Lengthy Game of
Chess.
A Chinese writer, Tcheng- XII Tong,
describes Chinese chess as game of
patience. 1t is played with three hun
dred and sixty-one pawns, and the
player sometimes celebrates half an
hour before moving one of them. Lit
erary men and ladies are said to be
fond of it, and what sounds more like
ly, people who have retired from
business. There are three sounds,
the. writer says, which help to turn
ones thoughts toward what Is pure and
delicate; the sound of falling water, the
murmur of wind In the trees, and the
rattle of chess pawns.
In the time of the Tching dynasty, as
the story goes, a woodcutter who had
gone to the top Of q mountain for a
days work found two young men there
playing chess he stopped to look on,
and presently became deeply interest
ed, and after awhile one of the play
ers gave him piece of candied fruit to
eat.
The game grew more and more ex-
citing. The woodcutter forgot his work,
and sat hour after hour with his eyes
on the board. At last he happened to
look at his ak. The handle of it had
rotted away. ." 3ff 81 z
That frightened him. He jumped up
and fastened down the mountain to the
village. Alas, among all the people of
the street he recognized not one, and
he found on inquiry that several CEN
turtles had passed since he started out
with his Az tt tU
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1895-09-27

Lisbon, Portugal. The entire CONT
nents of Africa and South America are
surrounded by submarine cables. They
do not string wires on poles in those
countr es along their coast lines, but
use cables altogether.
The weather bureau and hydro
graphic Office use the telegraph for the
purpose of receiving reports from
trained observers, so that predictions
of storms may be made and tclegraphed
to the world. The cable line to Ber-
muGa, that island which lifts It's crest
from the waves far out in the ocean
where hurricanes and cyclones begin,
has given news in ample time to save
maritime property from destruction by
those terrific, whirling, rushing storms
which follow the LIVE vi the gulf stream
and 50 nercilessly attack our merchant
steamships. By means of the Bermuda
cable the photographic office has re-
ceived valuable information in time to
save human life as well as property.
Tte --onthc- bureau % the a--i.'
tural department uses the wires for
the transmission of cipher reports, sent
in daily, by observers who are stationed
in every degree of latitude and longi-
tude within the boundaries of the re-
public, and at various elevations above
the level OF Tie sea. There are 1913 OF
these signal stations, and the observers
in charge of them send in four reports
each day. Their cipher code is very
peculiar, but very effective, The coun-
try expects accurate daily weather
representations, just as we expect ac-
curate accounts of business in the ex-
ecutiye departments.
The postmaster general believes that
the government ought to control all
Geographic communication, just as the
government controls all communion
ton through the mails. The late post
master general, Mr.. Wanamaker, was
very heartily in favor of that procedure,
but was never able to induce congress
to permit HIM to accomplish his plans
and desires. Whether the proposition
is wise one or not every reader will
determine for himself; but it is worthy
of comment that the telegraphic bust
ness now done by the executive depart
ments is very costly; the official use of
the telegraph is growing more ueces-
sary annually; and it might be more
economical for the government, and
economical for individuals, If the gov
eminent should take possession of the
entire telegraphic business of the ma
ton. SMITH ID. Fay.