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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
June Ie. 1926.
Bishop Polk's outck Wit.

Bishop Polk, of Louisiana, who served
so zeaIously in the Confederate army. had
one adventure at the Battle of Perryville
which is best told in his own words. He
says:
About dark, shortly after the arrival
of Liddell's brigade, l observed body OF
men whom | believed to be Confederates
standing at an angle to this brigade and
firing obliquely at the newly arrived
troops.
"Dear me, said |, this is very sad
1t must be stopped" So turned round
but could fad none Of my young men,
who were about on various messages. |
determined to ride up myself and settle
the matter. cantered up to the colonel
of the regiment, asked him in angry tone;
what be meant by shooting at his friend:
and desired to cease doing so at once.
q don't think there can be any mis-
take about il" he said, with some surprise
81 am sure they are the enemy"
Enemy" said. "Why, have only
Just left them myself. Cease firing, sir
What is your name, sir?"
"My, name is Colonel -- of the -
and pray, sir, who are you?'
Then, for the first time, saw to my
astonishmeut that he was Federal, and
that was in the rear of the Federal lines
| knew there was no hope but in brazen'
ing it out, my dark blouse and the in
creasing obscurity befriended me, so ap
preached quite close to him, shook my fis
in his face and said
"Ill soon show you who | am. Cease
firing at once?"
then turned my horse and cantereC
slowly down the line, shouting in an au
thoritative manner to the Federals tc
cease firing.
At the same time experienced dis
agreeable sensation like screwing up my
back and calculating how many bullet
could lie between my shoulders. wa
afraid to increase my pace TILL | got to
small copse, and then | put the spurs il
and galloped back to my men. l rode "
to the nearest officer and said to him
Colonel, have reconnoitered those fel
lows pretty closely, and there is no mis-
take about their being Federals. -
Youths Companion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
ther-Tonamed Statesman.

Lafe Pence, of Colorado, has high
penetrating voice, but according 10 the
Washington Star, it isn't circumstance
to that of one Of his predecessors, GeorgeC.
Symes who died recently. Symes was an
Ohioan by birth, served through the war
in a Wisconsin regiment and lived most
of his life in the Rocky Mountains region,
where he was a lawyer and an orator no.
ted for his great voice. Compared with
it, the roar of the bull of Bashan was a
gentle murmur. 1t was deep, heavy
bass, proceeding, seemingly, from cavern
ous depth. Explaining the reputation his
voice had given him, he said one day:
"Well, I'll tell you about it, and the
words rolled out in his deepest heaviest
bass. you see, was out campaigning.
| was addressing a Republican meeting
at Silverton. Over at Oreville, twenty
miles distant; the Democrats were holding
a meeting.
"Along about 8 o'clock there came up
one OF the awful storms which occur in
that mountain country. The wind howl
ed like million devils. 1t was specially
bad at Oreville. The people showed
signs Of alarm and acted as if they want
ed 10 break up the meeting and leave the
hall. Theschairman becoming anxious
rose to assure them. Ladies and gentle
men" he said, "do not be alarmed. There
is Republican meeting over at Silver
ton and George Symes is addressing it.
He has just come to the part of his speech
where he denounces the Mills tariff bill,
and the noise you hear is the indistinct
rumbling of his voice.
Symes's voice was equal TO that Of
Gov. William Allen, of Ohio, commonly
called "Old Bill Allen" He was noted
for having the most tremendous voice of
his day. Once when he was a member of
Congress, before the days of railroads, one
OF his colleagues departed from his home
in The Buckeye State. The day after he
left, Allen was lamenting that he had
gone, as he wanted to consult him about
some matter that came up Unexpectedly.
That needn't trouble you, Allen, said
a fellow-member. He hasn't got across
the Alleghanies yet Just go out on the
balcony aud call him back"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
rramcemogrifcdtion.

Now that hypnotism ia in the air, our con-
versatiou books will have to be remode'ed,
as thus:
Good, morning. Have you hiberna,ed
well
Yes, have had a most successful trance
this winter Have you laid up at all
Only for few DAYS at Christmas, just to
escape the bills.
Well, yoa take my advice, old man, and
rent private catacomb on the three years
system. It comes much cheaper in the end,
aud you save all your coal and gas, to say
nothing of clothes.
We've started Nirvana Club in our
neighborhood on the toutine principle. The
last person who wakes gets the prize, un'
less the first who comes to makes off with
it.
1t is capital, anyway, when you are tax
ing a tour Saves all the trouble OF sight
seeing. You are Just packed up and for
warded from place to place, with an auto
matte kodak. which records everything you
visited Try !
VIII, some c~y. By Jove, must be off,
I've got to atte / an anaesth stic concert alb
solutely painless.
And I've got mesmeric dinner party on
tonight. All the bores will be put in glass
cases and fed mechanically,
Good-by then. Sleep we'll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
The jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
R. A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Ohfce Gibson Building Courthouse yard
CharlestOwn.

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
al home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
D1REcroRs-Jos. Trapneu Henry B. Dayen-
port. J. Garland Hurst. John ". Rider W II.
T. Lewis r. Preston Chew, Wm. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, 5. W. Washington, II. /. Snyder
Charles p Wilson, John h. little, Jacob s.
Melvin, E. G. w Herr isaac H. Strider.
JOS. TRAPN Ell ...... President
II. B. DAVENPORT. ......... 10000. Treasurer
ExEcUrIvE CoMMTTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
H. T. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, 5. W. Washington.
Local rs.-Middleway-J. 6. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. E. Trail Shepherds
town S Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
Deer Park, on the Crest Of the Aiie0he-
nies.

Those contemplating a trip to the noun
tains in search OF health and pleasure, Deer
Park, on the crest of the Allegheny noun
tains. 5000 feet above the sea level, offers
such varied attractions as delightful at
mosphere during both day and night, pure
water, smooth, winding roads through the
mountains and valleys, and the most pictur-
esque scenery in the Allegheny range. The
hotel is equipped with all adjuncts condu-
Give to the entertainment pleasure and COM
fort of its guests.
The surrounding grounds, rs well as the
hotel, are lighted with electricity. Six
miles distant, on the same mountain sum-
nit. is Oakland, the twin resort Of Deer
Park, and equally as well equipped for the
entertainment aud accommodation Of its
patrons. Both hotels are upon the main
line Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
have the advantages Of its splendid Vesti-
bued Limited Express trains between East
and West. Season excursion tickets, good
for return passage until October 81, will be
placed on sale at greatly reduced rates at all
principal ticket Offices throughout the coun-
try. One-way ticket reading from st. Louis,
Louisville. Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago.
or any point on the b & o. system to
Washington, baltimore, Philadelphia or
New York, or vice versa, are good to stop
of at either Deer Park, Mountain Lake
Park or Oakland, and the time limit will be
extended by agent at either resort upon APP
plication, to cover the period Of the holders
visit.
The season at these popular resorts COM
mences June 22nd.
For full information as to hotel rates,
rooms, etc, address George ID. DeShields,
Manager, Deer Park, or Oakland, Garrett
county, Maryland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

George have been invited to a flower
party at the Pinkies What under the sun
is flower party ?"
Jack-That's one Of the new notions this
season. Il is a novel form Of birthday party.
Each guest must send Miss Pinkie bouquet
containing as many flowers az she Is years
old. and the flowers must have a meaning
Study the language Of flowers before order
ing.
Florists Boy IA few hours later)-A gen.
tIeman left an order for twenty Of these
flowers. to be sent to the Pinkies with dis
card.
Florist-Hes one Of nay best customers
Add eight or ten more for good measure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Mr. Denby, United States minister TO
China, in n dispatch just receised at the
Department Of State, 10 describing the work
Of Christan missionaries in China, says -
IL think that no one can controyert the pat
ent fact that the Chinese are enormously
benefited by the abors of the missionaries
among them. Foreign hospitals are great
boon to the sick China, before the advent
Of the foreigner, did not know what surgery
was. There are more than twenty charity
hospitals in China, which are presided over
by men Of a. great ability As can be found
elsewhere in the world The Viceroy. ii
Hung Chang, has for years maintained at
Tien Tsin, at his own expense, foreign
hospital. In the matter Of education the
movement il immense There are schools
and colleges all over China taught by the
missionaries. The educated ChiDaman who
speaks Eoglish becomes a new man. A long
time before the present war the Emperor
was studying English and, it is said, was
fa.. acquiring the language. Nowhere is
education more sought than in China. The
missionaries translate into Chinese many
scientific aud philosophical works"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
Music Lessons.

N.au and Miss Bertha Buhl commenced
arrc.ass Vocal and instrumental Music
Sept 10Th. 1904 at their residence on the cor
-e- 0f samuel and Liberty streets and any
Wishing Vocal or Instrumental Lessons
save t.meaud money by taking from them.
llee v teach Vocal in class and special. and
-lmen.s AS follows Piano, Organ, Violin,
'-..a- and Banjo. Also Sight Reading. The
'' and Harmony. Terms moderate.
Sept ~ 1894
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Nv stock of glass and Queensware complete
and low priced, at @. d. EBf'S, Hoof build'g =.
Pride OF Virginia, Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of smoking tobacco In
stock st G. ID. EBI s. Hoon building.
Worcester Sauce. Ca.sup. Horse Radish
Queen Olives Olive Oil, Potted Ham and
Tongue. Sardiues Lobster and salmon at C.. d..
EBY S. also St0neware all sizes from pint to
eight-gall0n In size
New Prunos. Evaporated Apples and Apri-
cots. and Macaroni. Cheese and Colonial Flour
at G. ID. EBYS, Hood building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap. cheap, G.
A. and Fine salt by the sack, cheap, at e. d.
EBI S. Ho0f building.
Pure Mountain Buckwheat Flour Francis
H. Iceeett lG Co.'S Mocha and Java Coffee $50.
pound. 90 q. ID. EBY s, Hood building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

W.F.&T.P.LIPPITT
FERTILIZERS.

~. offer t1 Farmers generally our Fertilizers
for Fall Crops.
SHENANDOAH,
-a.o.I formula too well known 90 need de-
sCrpti01.
SPECIAL HOME MIXTURE
.s- N cat. a 80. article drilling perfectly, ,
s. tae reports of the W. Va, Agricultural
Department Show to be Of greater commertlal
value ..au any sold 90 near same price aud OF
same grade Relative commercial value ol our
special mixture $3.50. Two other brands
sold are rated at s2l.l9 and s-J. o.. we
aumon.ates iu the West drec, from
slaughter houses. our chemicals from import
e- which enables us OBJ sell for only one
t1 make We also offer
PURE GROUND RAW BONE.
PURE GROUND STEAMED BON.
DISSOLVED ANIMAL BONE,
l- and in fne drilling condition.
KANT AND DISSOLVED SOUTH CARO-
LIMA. &C.. SC.
We are prepared -o furnish any private MIX
desired promptly and ot best materials
factory at Eagle Works N. e. w X. Goods
e-el q. ans depot. -.-...-.
Ae-a "a. lsq3. W.F.&T. p. LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
THE MILD POWER CURES.
HUM PHI REYS'

DR.. 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 a sIcclaI cure for the dlsease named.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

lTTORNET ATL4W.

l1.a.a J.Fetor Coa'ty Vest lHgiHio,
WIl practice .u -le Courts of jefferson, Berke-
.ev and Morgan counties, ln the United states
Ds.re, Cour. a- Na-ius5urs. and ln the ou-
preme Cou-, of Appeals of West Virginia
Special attention .1 the collection OF CLAIMS
and r-our. rsu.tances of the same.
oHce opposite C0ur,-hOuse.
Ar- f,aI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
.lRREsr ". BROWN.
4rTORNET ATLAW.

C1eoui. J.5a.ot County, We5. Virginia,
Attends -o casesia the different Courts of West
virginia and Maryland Attention gwen TO
Pensions and an classes Of Claims against the
n. S. Government
ra- Special attention 20 Collections.
JAM id 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
TV'anted.

Wanted in exchange for Lumber 20, 600 iee'
ofOAK. 10000 feet of WALNUT and 500 bols'
Of CORN. ,rDp,7,r
Der 1902 W. F. G 1. r. llI II l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

An Explanation Father-Thatis
a sunset my daughter painted. She studied
painting abroad, yon know. Friend-Ah )
that explains it. | never saw sunset like
that in this country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
S p GIFIG S.

Jno A. Washington K. w. Alexander.
Washington & Alexander,
Insurance Agency,
omce Gibson Building Cherries 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 q larger amount OF policies IN
Jefferson County than all other Lille
Insurance Companies together.
Liverpool & London & Globe, of England,
Manchester Fire Assurance Co, OF Eng
land. and 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 i'm 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 oul
Othce.
Agents:
J. 5. FLEMING, ShepherdstOwu, W. Va.
CHAS. J.. TRAIL, Harpers Ferry, W. Va
A sworn statement OF the conditions Of al
Foreign Insurance Companies represented II
this Agency will be found at the Clerks ONCE
i'm 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, 1895-06-12
Ice Cream.

The lee Cream Parlors OF The undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream serV-
ed bv the saucer OF sold by measure, ana lam
~ ic r.ai HENRY DUNN.
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Sale.

window-sashes. blinds. doors etc, OF th
old Methodist Church Apply az this oiuce'
Tuue 1903
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Whitewashing

The undersigned will DO whitewas1ins uPo'
-oesonable terms. and DO il well. address
WM H. BRENT,
Nav s. 1s95. On''1ies
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Buggy and Harness.

ATOP-BUGGY and HARNESS for sale
both in good condition. Apply at
Nav r. FREE PRESS OFEICE.
NW sold together or separately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
Just Received.

have just received q nice supply Of Catsup'
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden S
Easter Dyes -four coiors for 8 cents.
w s. MERCHANT.
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Nirgiuia free gress.
". ". r. GALLAHER. Editor.

r'ss'o'o'. Jeoerso" 0o@"tp, 'Fest IA.
Terms--Se. 90 Per Annum in Advance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12
STOP THAT
HORRIBLE COUCH!
Go at once aud get a bottle of
PRINLEY' IS SPEEDY CURE,
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.

SHOULD YOU buy a bottle and il does not
= giyesatsfaction, on the return of theempty
bottle we wi,l cheerfuliy refund the price paid
for it in other goods. Sold by CT. LIGHT.
DRIMLEY'S Sarsaparilla sold on the above
plan. by CT. LIGHT.
DRIMLETS Iron and Wahoo Bitters sold
i on the same plan by q. L. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

Cussori JcFegg, Clmtl YES, Virginia,
Euauend the Courts of Jefferson and Berke-
,ey C1rnte. and attend to other law business
inthe State Of West Virginia. Special atten-
zion given tl Collections.
March s. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-06-12

BeryUs Clarke Cam'y. Virginia,
and
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To Owners of Stock.

All owners of Horses. Cows Hogs, Goats
0r other live stock within the Corporation OF
Charles Town are hereby notified 20 keep the
same from roaming at large within the cor
porate limits. as the law iu regard thereto will
GUSTAV BROWN.
June 20. 1894 Mayor.
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ATTORNEY ArLAW,

- LC MOORE
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MOORE
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-03-21
GOOD THING FOR TINsLEY.
Opposition to His Appointment Has
Brought Him Into a Fortune. 1.

Opposition to His Appointment Hns
Brought Him Into a Fortune. I.
Sioux Falls, s. D., March 21.-Owin1g
TO the much advertising which Post
master Tinsley has had with regard to
the bitter fight which Senator Petit
grew has made against his confirma-
ton, Mr.. Tinsley has been located AZ
one or the heirs to a fortune of $780,
OCO left by one of his cousins who died
some time ago in Kentucky.
Washington, March 21. - The presl-
dent to-day appointed Alfred D. Tins
ley postmaster of Sioux Fails, s. D.
The Tinsley appointment which has
excited a great deal of talk in the SEN
ate and led to sharp contest between
Senators Pettigrew and Kyle, ending
In the victory Of the former who Sc
cured the rejection Of the nomination
by q large majority in the senate. Sem
ator Pettigrew's home is i'm Sioux
FALLS, and he made his fight on the
ground that Tinsley was a bitter enc
my of his. The reappointm ent of Tins
ley, who will continue to serve, not
understanding the rejection Of his nom
nation, may lead to an interesting
tight over the meaning of the phrase
IN the constitution that presidential an
pointments shall be made with "the
advice and consent Of the senate
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-03-21
MILL IN ASHES.
Fire In Litchf I'd, MIMI, Causes q
Loss of $4,000.

a Are An htcnH III, M1nn., Causes q
LOSS of $4,000.
Litchfield, Mimi, March 10. - Fire
broke out in the -four mill situated on
the extreme west Of town with
strong west wind blowing Firemen
quickly laid their hose from the near
est water main, but it was found the
hose was 300 feet short Of reaching the
fire, leaving the fremen utterly pow
erless to reach any Of the mill build
ings with stream Of water. The fire
soon spread from the mill building
proper to the mill Office, engine house.
mill barns, bran building and wood
yards, where 1900 cords of wood was
ranked. making more than a block of
solid fame leaping in air with great
scales Of cinders flying high in the air
over and into the town. At once the
fire alarm sounded again with bells
ringing and whistles sounding, and the
word was passed that there were hun
dreds Of rubbish piles, roofs, stables,
etc., on fire in the business portion of
the city. This brought the fire de-
partment back up town, but before
they arrived the buildings Of the old
Slmpson-Jenkins Lumber company and
McLane's warehouse was ablaze and
beyond control. This confusion utter
ly demoralized everything, and though
the fire department was making the
best fight possible Mayor Strobeek
wired Willmar to send special train
with all help and hose they had. They
promptly responded with about fifty
firemen and 1000 feet of hose. Tho
lire in town was soon extinguished.
but the mill and adjoining buildings
were destroyed. The loss is about
$4,000.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1895-03-21
HE. H. MUST GO HOME.
THE RECALL OF MINISTER THURS
TON DEMANDED.
This Is the Report In Washington,
but Neither Secretary Gresham
Nor Minister Thurston Will Affirm
or Deny the Report.

Washington, March 21.-It was re-
ported here to-day that Secretary
Gresham had demanded the recall of
l1orln A.. Thurston, Hawaiian minister
TO washington, on the ground that he
was persona non grata. When Secre-
tary Gresllam's attention was called to
this statement he positively refused
to say any word in confirmation or de-
NAL, and other officials of the state
department allege ignorance of the
matter. It is known, however that
there has been much friction between
the minister and the state department
IN the transaction of business, dating
back to Mr.. Thurston's appoint1nent
as minister. Probably because he was
aware Of the state Of feeling toward
himself the minister has always been
singularly guarded and discreet in his
pubic utterances, as far as cam now be
recalled, so as not to subject himself
to censure. Every effort has been
made, officially, to disguise the real
state OF affairs. The Hawaiian min
listers name has been scrup1lously in
cluded in all state functions in which
the diplomatic corps plays a part, and
on at least one occasion he has been
rendered the honor of a. special din
ner by Secretary Gresham, but it is
known that there have been stormy
interviews between them. Minister
Thurston was seen and positively de-
clined to discuss the matter. He was
at the legation Office, busily engaged
In preparing budget of official mail
to Hawaii. He said the report was of
such character that he would main
tain absolute silence. He did not want
this taken as an intima ton Of affirma-
ton or denial. He was asked spe-
officially if he had been recalled and
declined to answer. He was also SIP
cl1lcally asked as to the closing of tho
state department against him and
made the same response.
1t is also 1umored that Secretary
Gresham has decided to demand the
recall of the Spanish minister.