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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
Tired Of BEING q Slave.

The strange sight Of respectfully
dressed man kneeliDg at the base of Lin
coins statue attracted the attention Of
park guard the other evening at the foot
of Lemon hill, says the Philadelphia In
quirer. Stealthily concealing himself be-
hind some shrubbery the guard waited
for the outcome of the strange scene be-
ING enacted before him. The strangers
hands were folded across his breast and
the electric light revealed tearstaiDed
face npturned as if pleading for some ia
vor from the bronze form Of the great
man that lowered above him. His words
were muttered in meek voice and were
unintelligible to the ears of the astoDish
ed guard. After remaining on his knees
for a few moments the man arose and
started toward the boat houses. "Hold
on there" shouted the guard, as he rush
ed out of the shrubbery and grabbed the
meek-lookiDg stranger.
"Have you been putting dynamite un'
der that statue?' The man said nothing
but looked crest fallen and annoyed.
"Come, now, tell me your business or
I'll run you over to the Sedgely guard
house"
"Wait minute and I will tell you
why am here" said the prisoner, slow
". Il have been married just ten years
tonight, and | have been nothing but a
henpecked slave all these years. | re-
solved tonight to be the boss Of the
ranch in the future, and thought per-
haps it might help my courage if came
up here and registered my vows before
old Abe, the emancipation Of the down
trodden and opposed"
The guard saw the point, and, warmly
grasping the strangers hand, said: 81
know something about trouble OF thai
kind and you have my sympathy"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
Alarm Clock for Lovers.

A young man stood in the portico of nm
apartment house in Washington Park,
Brooklyn, the other evening, and on the
step above him stood pretty girl. 1t was
late, says the New York Sun, and the street
was deserted. Despite the darkness it was
apparent to the occasional passerby that the
young man had the dantly-gloyed right
hand of the young woman within his own,
while his left rested over it like n cover TO
keep it guarded. The young man was APP
parently trying to say good night and the
young woman evidently could not hear him,
for she was bending her head close to his.
They stood in this attitude for nearly fifteen
minutes. and might have been discovered in
the same pose by the gray dawn OF the
morning had not something interyened.
That something was round and bright,
and il came out Of sixth-story window
1t descended slowly, the moonlight SHIN
mering on it, silyery surface and making it
conspicuous Soon it could be seen that it
was on string and was being lowered by
an elderly woman. When it dangled over
the portico there was n sudden bur-r.r-r-r-
r.ring and the young man and young wom-
an parted like an overstrained hawser. The
Young man seized the round and bright OBJ
iect which was still ringing and held its face
to the electric light. The hands on the
clock were clasped at midnight. He raised
his hat to the young woman, murmured
two words in low tone and disappeared
The alarm clock was hoisted up quickly,
but the young woman was upstairs before 1t
finally reached the open window.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
The Mule and the Turtle.

"To the traditional antipathies OF the an
imals," gossiped the planter from North
Carolina to the Mail and Express reporter,
must be added the mutual dislikes OF
the mule and the turtle. Whether it is the
uncanny appearance or the subtle iish-like
odor Of the turtle am unable TO say. But
if he pops his head from the water In the
same field where a mule is at work there
will be no more blowing corn that day.
81 have known mules which would not 30
near the brook for days because turtle had
trailed off under the bushes when they were
taken down to drink. And have seen
them take the bit between their teeth and
break out of a field on dead run when the
scent OF a turtle was in the air.
"Tbere are some who believe that the
mules mistake terrapns for muskrats.-
Nearly every plantation mule which has
worked by the waterside has been annoyed
by putting is boof through the soil, down
into the muskrat's winter home. And bis
antipathy for the muskrat thus becomes
! question Of experience if not Of instinct"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
Vas Her Oicn Mflliner.

A comical experience may be cited as
warning to other women who mediate defy
ing the millner By original methods of
bonnet trimming, says writer in Kate
Fields Washington. Looking from her
window one Sunday morning when the tulip
trees were in bloom, it flashed upon her
mind that one of those yellow and green
striped buds would be just the touch OF coll
or needed at the back of her new black lace
bonnet, the pleasant somberness of which
did not please her. Two buds were finally
secured, and nestled down in the lace, where
the effect was eminently satisfactory
Pleased with the result of her expe-
dicnt, the bonnet was donned aud my friend
serenely made her way down the aisle to
her pew, in blissful Inconsistencies of the
sensation she was to create ere she LETT the
church. As the service progressed all
thought of tulip passed from her mind as
completely as though it had never existed
to tempt her errant fancy. Gradually, how.
ever. she became conscious that a great
amount of suppressed laughter was going
on in her immediate vicinity during the
sermon. Annoyed that she should have her
attention distracted, she turned upon the
offenders with a look of stern disapproval.
All to no purpose, however, for after each
such silent rebuke the evidence of mirth
seemed to increase. She returned home at
tie conclusion of the service, aud, while
descanting to her family upon the irreyer-
ent behavior of the people behind her in
church, she took of her bonnet. As she
did so she gave gasp, for the mystery was
explained. There on the back of her lace
bonnet where she had pinned couple OF
sleek, closed tulip buds, were two gorgeous
flowers, which, in the warm atmosphere OF
the church, had gradually opened TO a per-
feet bloom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
The Last Of a Great Fortune.

The whirligig of time brings some OF US
to some strange landings. Everybody
knows how rich a man w. T. Blackwell,
of Durham-"Buck Blackwell-used to
be. He broke some years ago. Sa,ur-
day he was sold outlook, stock and bar
rel. The last of his belongings vent
In The Durham Sun of Friday he had a
communication, and these are some Of the
things he said:
helped TO lay off the first streets and
build them before the town had the mon
ey to do it. | for a long time built more
houses than all the rest of the people of
the town put together. | was one OF the
irst builders of the churches We now
have. | was the one that started the first
tobacco market in the Stale. | have
built nearly all of the warehouses for the
sale of leaf tobacco that are here now aud
those that have been lost by fire. =
| helped everybody that moved to Dur
ham that was worthy and needed help,
and up to five years ago ] was one of the
first to take hold of every enterprise that
was started that would benefit Durham
or her people. | have worked
the above number of years in common
for the town of Durham and her people,
and next Saturday the last of my proper
ty is to be sold and divided out among
the good people 1 have imported from all
over this broad land to this great city.
want to invite one and all to attend
this sale, aud l hope you will come with
as good grace aud with as much earnest
ness as you did when begged you to
come and live with us and help build up
the city. While it makes no
difference to me whether you come or not.
all the twenty.four years work and all
the money | have is here in improve.
ments to be enjoyed by some one, and
has passed out of my hands forever, and
am left without dollar, no financial
standing and no friends TO brag of, and
those | have, if any, have no financial
standing to aid me as have aided hun
dreds in the twenty years past, and II
you ever expect to get any aid out of me
or anything that l have done in the way
of business and working for and assisting,
come next Saturday to the sale and help
yourself, for everything that | possess is
up and you can never expect any more
help or aid from your old friend. Thi;
is complete round up and | am at The
end of my row and can't 60 one way OF
another.
So this is the end Of 1.-THE eud Of the
row for a man who once counted his
money by legions, as men do devils. =
There is something inexpressibly touch
ing about it. And yet it is a manly let
ter-there is not a whine in it'll
mngton (N. c. Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
POETR Y.
At LAST.

When on my day of life the night is falling.
And in the winds from unsunned spaces
blown,
| hear far voices out of darkness calling
My feet to paths unknown.
Thou who hast made my home Of life 50 pleas
ant
Leave not its tenant when its walls decay;
Oh, Love divine Oh, Helper ever present
Be thou my strength and stay.
Be near me when all else is from me drifting,
Earth, sky, homes picture, days of shade
and shine,
And kindly faces to my own uplifting,
The love which answers mine.
I have but Thee. oh. Father! Let Thy Spirit
Be with me then IN comfort and uphold
No gate of pearl, no branch OF palm merit,
Nor street of shining gold.
Suffice it if my good and i'll unreckoned.
And both forgiven through thy abounding
grace,
Unto my fitting place
Some humble door among thy many man
sions
Some sheltering shade where sin and striv-
ing cease,
And flows forever through heavens green eX-
pansions
The river of thy peace.
There from the music round about me steal
fain would learn the new and holy song
And find at last beneath thy trees of healing
The life for which long.
John Greenleqf Whittier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
lirsiuia 5rss gress.
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- No advertisement 10 be considered by
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An sdvertissnen. not marked on the
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that their privilege only extends TO their i'm
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al charge and no variation.
ES-Obituary notices Of more than five lines
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Car Is, etc, executed promptly, neatly and al
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, Of Junction City,
H., was told by her doctors she had Con-
sumption and that there was no hope tor her
but two bottles of DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry C, mpletely cured her and she says il saw
ed her life. Mr. Thos. Eggers, lS9 Florida
ST.. San Francisco, suffered from dreadful
cold, approaching Consumption, tried with
out result everything else, then bought one
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery and in
two weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful 1t is such results, of which these
are samples, that prove the wonderful eff
cacy of this medicine in Coughs and Colds
Free trial bottles at Brown & Hoof's Drug
Store. Regular size soc. and Sl00.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
Electric Bitfers.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special mem
tion. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed
TO do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters
will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kid
neys. will remove Pimples, Boils, salt
Rheum and other affections caused by i'm
pure blood. Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all Ma
larial fevers. For cure of Headache, Consti-
patton and Indigestion try Electric Bitters
Entire satisfaction guaranteed. or money
refunded. 50 cts and sl.00 per bottle
at Brown & Hooff's Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
Fast Lfring americans.

We new world people are fast livers. and
in nothing is this more observable than in
our reckless irregularity as to sleep and diet.
We alternately starve and gorge ourselves,
doing each in the most irregular and hasty
manner, without regard to the nutritive
value of the food consumed, or the deleteri-
GUS effects upon the digestive organs or the
terrible tasks imposed upon them at the
most unreasonable hours. It's little wonder
we are a nation of dyspeptcs, and prone to
constipation, piles, etc. 1t is to their eff
cacy as a remedy for those ailments that
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets owe their un-
paralleled popularity. Good results Away
follow their use in all cases of arrangement
of the liver. stomach aud bowels.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16

Nv stock of glass and queensware complete
and ow-priced, at C. d. EBY'S, Hooff build'g.
Pride of Virginia, Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of sm king tobacco in
stock at c. d. EBY'S, Hoof building.
Worcester Sauce. Catsup, Horse Radish,
Queen Olives, Olive Oil. Potted Ham and
Tongue. Sardiues. Lobster and Salmon at c. d.
EBY'S. also Stoneware all sizes from pint to
eight-eallon in size.
New PruneS Evaporated Apples and April
cots and Mscaroni. Cheese and Colonial Flour
at c, d. EBYS, Hoof building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap, cheap, G.
A. and Fine Salt by the sack. cheap at c. d..
EBY'S, Hoof building
Pure Mountain Buckwheat Flour. Francis
II Ie,cett & Cos Mocha and Java Coffee $50.
a pound. at c. u. EBY'S, Hooff building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
THE MILD POWER CURES.
Hl) M PH z EYS'
VET e ri N AIRY

CURES lFevers. Congestians. Inflammation.
A.A. Spinal Meningitis, Milk Fever.
y. B.-Sfrains, Lameness, Rheumatism
c. C.-Distempcr, Nasal Discharges.
ID. D.-Bots or Grubs, Worms.
L. E.-Coughs, Heaves. Pneumonia.
+. F.-COlic or Gripes, Bellyache.
G.. G.-Miscnrriage, Hemorrhages.
H.H.-Urinary and Kidney Diseases.
]. /. I.-Eruptive Diseases, Mango.
!. K.-Disenses of Digestion.
Stable Case, with Specifics, Manual,
Vet. Cure OH and Medicator. $500
Price, Single Bottle (over 90 dosesA so
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16

In one year at Funchal, Madeira, there
were declared in transit to Africa 100000
cases of gin, 24,OOO butts of rum, 10000
cases of brandy, $4,000 cases Of Irish whis-
key, 100000 demijohns of rum, 10000 bar
rels of rum, 10000 cases of "Old Tom," l5,-
600 cases of absinthe, 10000 cases of ver-
mouth, all valued at S5,2SO,OOO. Thirsty
people in Africa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
EORREsT W. BROWN,
ATTORNEY ATL4W
" O. GREEN
ATLAW,

Cbqleso.cn. jefferson County. West Virginia,
VIII practice in the Courts Of Jefferson, Berke-
sy and Morgan counties, m the United States
D.str.c, Court az Martnsburg. and in the Su-
preme Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia.
SPECIAL attention % the collection Of claims,
and prompt remittances Of the same.
Once opposite Court house.
Aug o. ls40
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
To Owners of Stock.

All owners of Horses, Cows, Hogs. Goats
or other live stock within the Corporation OF
Charles Town are hereby notified TO keep the
same from roaming at large within the cor,
pOrate limits. as the law in regard thereto VIII
be strictly enforced. o,-
GUSTAV BROWN,
June 20, 1894 Mayor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
FRAZER AXLE
s &, Il 4; { :,!;':;. =; ;;;;; $i GREASE j!
Sulu EItlJHIelei u!rl
Hats RenOrated.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renovate
gentlemen's silk or felt hats promptly and at
moderate rates. Call at her residence, east side
of Charles street. south of Congress.
Nav 3. 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
Just Received.

| have Just received nice supply of CatsuP,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden S
Easter Dyes,-four colors for cents.
W. S. MERCHANT.
Anril13 1902
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16

4 " Mcdonald
ATTORNEYS ATLAW
Ice Cream.

The Ice Cream ParlOrs Of the undersigned
are now open for the season Ice Cream Serv-
ed by the saucer or sold by measure, and fam
lies or parties supplied ON short notice
Nay l6. 1s9f HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County
" Insurance in a safe Company at thea actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks frcm responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIRECroRs-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, John II. little, Jacob 3.
Melvin, Z. G.. W. Herr, isaac II. Strider.
JOS ........ President.
H. B. DAVENPORT. ......... Treasurer.
Executive CoMMITrEE-J. G. Hurst VIM.
II. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac ii. Strlder'
Jos. Trapnell, S. w. Washington.
Local AGENTS .-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. Z. Trail; Shepherds
town J. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
For Sale.

Window-sashes blinds. doors, etc, Of the
old Methodist Church. Apply at this Office.
June Z, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
ATTORNEY ATL4W.

Cbqrlesi0lrp Jefferson C0.u,ty West Fugtsid,
Till undertake cases Jointly in the Courts Of
both OF said Counties
Nav H. 1872
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
ID DGIBSON,
ATTORNEY ATLAw.
F. ENeLE
ATTORNEY ATLAw.

-alresio,rp. Jefferson County, Wes. YVgh,ia.
Practices in the Courts Of Jefferson and ad.
dining counties, in the Supreme Court ol
West Virginia. and in the United States Dis
.rict Court at Martinsburg. Notary Public in
tice.
Ohce in Lawyers Row, on George street.
jan 3. ls9i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16
4 E. KENNEDY,
ATTORNET ATLAW.
- LC MOORE,
ATTORNEY ATLAW,
CLEON MOORE

BeYwa1e, Clarke County, Trgilia
and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16

When on my day of life the night is falling.
And in the winds from unsunned spaces
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-01-16

The orator reviewed Early's career and
after giving the roll of his successful bat
ties said
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-01-12

The friends of the President are dis
posed to make Secretary Carlisle scape-
goat and put upon him the responsibility
for the defeat of the currency bill. A
Washington despatch to the New YORK
Post gives voice.to this.purpose by saying
that Mr.. Carlisle has managed the cur
rency reform legislation programme as
he has managed some Others entrusted
to him in emergencies, letting his III
stincts as politician get the better OF
his reason. He loaded the bill, !" the de-
spatch continues with provisions Tor
catching votes, ahere and there, in the
hope of making one of these features
pull another through. AS soon as the
mem bers of the House became fairly &C
quainted with it's contents. those VINO
had no direct interest in it's author be-
gan to sheer at it as lodging bill;
while those who would gladly have
helped Mr.. Carlisle with better bill
were driven to their wits end for some
ching to. say in defence of this one. What
ought to have been done in the hrst
place-and what may yet be done. much
less effectively, in spite of the time lost
was to separate the various purposes
in view and give TO each separate bill,
instead of trying to pitchfork the whole
lot upon one sheet of paper" Nobody
appears to have found any fault with
Mr.. Carlisle while he was working for
the bill. The friends OF the President
had no criticism to make Of his methods,
or made none at least, but as soon as the
bill fails them the whole responsibility is
thrown on Mr.. Carlisle's shoulders. The
Secretary has been sort of buffer for
the President ever since Cleveland took
his seat. 1t has been the fashion to hold
him responsible for all the adm1nistra-
TONS failures, and thus shield the
Pre- sident If Mr.. Carlisle had not been
long suffering, and slow to anger he
would have made vigorous protest long
ago. 1t looks almost as if Che enjoyed
the role of scapegoat.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-01-12

Because the PRESS published an
illogical editorial article on January 2,
1898, is that any reason why MIR. Pagan
should cause to be published still more
illogical article ON January 10, 1852
Argus.
The PRESS published no illogical ar
ticle on Jan. 2, 1895. The article referred
to took the ground that for the mem bers
of city government TO undertake to
instruct a representative to the legisla-
ture on a matter on which it had not
been instructed itself was presumptuous.
This is both logical and true. To in
struct a representative is to command
him to assume certain attitudesupcn a
question upon which he may be called
upon to act. Only a majority of the
people have a right to do that. The
city council has 10 right to do it unless
it has been instructed by that majority
to do so. 1t may recommend and re-
quest like any other body OF citizens,
bus il it has no right to command the
representative The PRESSES logic was
all right. 1t appears, however, that
through inadvertence it did the city
council of Deering an injustice. The
resolution it passed in regard to annexa-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-01-12
THE PRESS.
TWELVE PAGES.
SATURDAY, JANUARY IL.

sThe Hon. William E. Chandler had
walk over in the Republican legislative
caucus at Concord, receiving 224 votes
too SO for Henry W. Blair. Mr.. Chand-
lsr's strength with the people lies Large
ly in his aggressiveness and COURAGE
and his habit of saying just wha6 ne
means and in "a way that people can
understand. Another element of strength
perhaps, suggested by the New York
Sun, is that he prevents Blair" VINO
though good man in many ways Is ter
ribly tedious.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-01-12

While deposits in the Maine Savings
hanks have been increasing during the
past year, those in the New Hampshire
banks hive been diminishing. That
might suggest that times had been hard
err in the latter than in the former State,
but probably the true explanation lies
in the scaling down of investments in
Western farm mortgages of which the.
New Hampshire banks had many, and
which have been turning out disastrous
ly.3
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-01-12

The President and Secretary Carlisle
are said to have some hopes that they
can vet construct a currency bill that
will command the support OF the Demo
cratic majority in the House. Nobody
else in Washington apparently has ANY
such hope. Every body else considers all
chance of currency legislation killed for
this session. There has keen some talk
of the Senate's getting up bill, but
measure to pass that body must be salts
factory to every member. One Senator
with good lungs-and all of them seem
to be pretty we'll off in that respect
can kill any measure he doesn't like at
this short session.