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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
POETR u.
MOTHERS SONG.

When the thrushes cease their singing and the
wild bees leave the clover;
When the glory of fthesunset fades and leaves
the heavens pale;
When above the hill and mountains misty
shades oftwilight hover,
And the dscords Of the daytime far away
in distance fail
When the rath wheat gently rustles, and the
tmid aspens shiver,
And the west winds, signing softly scent
from sleeping flowers bring;
When the peewits cry together plaintiyely by
brook and river
Then it is that hear the old song that my
mother used to sing.
Round my neck feel the pressure of her fin
gers warm and slender,
And IN sleeping dreams and waking
have felt it many times,
Just as when of old listened to that ditty,
quaint and tender,
Till the bOughs that waved above us caught
the cadence of the rhymes;
And my heart throbs loud and quickly as
hear il rising clearer
Youth is mine. its hopes and Visions, dreams
and plans are mine again;
Earth is iairer. life is ssweeter-aye and Heaven
itself seems nearer
To me as list in fancy to that neer forgot
ten strain.
-CLglpberi, Toifrlql
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
4 Miracle that ,cas Wrought Ia Very
Simple Manner.

The Contemporary Review tells an anus
ing story Of how a simple-minded curate was
rudely enlightened as to the ways Of provi-
dence. 4 good hearted curafe, who firmly
believed that God was continually working
miracles to enable him to help the needy,
and who seldom had a coin in his pocket,
though he was never devoid of the FIRE Of
charity in his heart, was accosted one day by
beggar woman.
He pleaded utter lack of money, and sadly
turned aside; but on the mendicants be
seeching him to search his pockets, he hope
lessly put his hand in one, and to his amaze
ment and JOY, found a FIVE shilling piece.
Another of Gods miracles !" he exclaim-
ed aud then, addressing the woman: This
coin belongs to you. Take it, and 60 in
peace"
Having told the story few hours la'er to
his worldly. minded parish priest, and sug-
gssted that they should both 90 down on
their knees and render thanks to God, a
strange, unpleasant light suddenly broke on
the mind Of the shrewd pastor, who ex-
claimei in accents not suggestive of thanks
giving Good heaven Are those my
breeches that you've on you
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
Adufce for the summer.

Abstain from tea and coffee, even cocoa
and chocolate, if the sacrifice is not too
great. Drink plenty Of milk, with the
addition Of little lime water if your d.
gesiion has been impaired. Cream is still
better, as it brings back plumPness and
smoolhness the wrinkles that winter bad
made. A raw lemon or a glass Of lemon
ale every morning will bring the color
back TO your checks.
If fruit can be had in large quantities,
medicine will not be needed to clear the
complexion and blood. Fruit, a cereal
aud graham cracker or two make a
good breakfast menu. Oatmeal is a lit
tie too heavy for spring, rice, cracked or
whole hominy, or yell~w cornmeal, should
be substituted. Luncheons should con-
sist Of entire wheat bread aud butter,
cream or cheese, graham or oatmeal
crackers, soft boiled eggs. salad aud
more fruit. For dinner soup is good il
you ike il, very little bit Of chop or
toast if YOU must have meat. More sal
ad made Of fresh greens, vegetables as you
like them, aud sill more fruit.
No sweets except steged fruits, brown
sugar, or pure maple sugar; nothing else,
unless it be watercress. No blood medi-
cine can equal the cress when fresh aud
spinkled with lemon juice. Its effect
upon the complexion is wonderful.
The more exercise you take the better
The amount Of exercise, though, must be
regulated by the period Of rest that car
follow it. As to bathing, twice day il
not TOO often. Take a cold sponge in The
morning and a good rub with a thick
towel and few moments Of exercise. Thil
will make you feel more like working thar
you have felt for months. The bath a
night with warm water and soap vii
make you sleep like a weary baby anC
wake Ike happy cbild-lhat Is if you
room was well ventilated. If you ar
very thin, rub yourself with cocoa or div
oil every night, and use bay rum in tn
water that you baihe your bands and fee
in. Do not read, write or study until yol
are quite warm again, and in all thing
be moderate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
The Battle Of Buckles.

The Pope has issued propaganda con-
cernng the absurd dress that adorned the
feminine head some generations ago. A
French law was recently enacted regarding
corsets. In Chaucer's time the English au-
thoriiies took steps to prevent the extravs-
CANT wearing of gewgaws, and we all know
the nature of the famed Connecticut blue
laws, says the ST. Louis Republic.
Even as far back as the days of Paul, the
preacher, it was demanded that women's
heads remain covered in public places, es-
pecially in church, but probably the most
unique law ever enforced regarding femi-
nine apparel related to buckles. 1t is the
more interesting to air this bit of antique le-
gality in view Of the present astounding
popularity Of the offending article of jew
elry.
Here is the story:
Strife was bitter between Athens and
Aegise. War or rather a series Of petty fights
was the accepted attitude. In one such en-
gagement the Athenians were triumphant.
A small body Of the soldiers marched into
the little town Of Aegiae, to be met by an
infuriated mob of women. both matrons and
maids. These members Of the gentler sex
unclasped the girdles from about their tu-
MICS and belSbored the incoming militia
with their metal buckles, demanding as they
L 1 Al - Ir,tL.~. Ln.ko-I. ar1
sons.
The soldiers hestated to return the attack.
But resistance of some sort was necessary, as
the encounter was rapidly assuming proper
tions of serious atfray. So they fed down
the streets into open arches and cellarways
relentlessly pursued by the enraged women
who used their long, winding sa.hes as las
soes, aud pitilessly struck the flying enemy
with the dangerous gold and silver orna-
ments. The soldiers were lashed and cut
wherever an inch of flesh was unprotected
aud presented itself target for the marks
women.
Finally, exhausted, the Grecinn Amazons
dessted, but not before 'the buckle fray"
had become so serious an affair that it be-
came one of the sensations Of the day.
A hearing OF the case was had before the
judges. The women pleaded that all was
fair in love and war, but the jury and men in
general determined to take such convenient
weapons out Of feminine possession. Prob
ably they were not only amazed but alarm
ed at the ferocity Of these female warriors
and resoried to the cloak of law in order to
shield themselves from possible equality or
rivalship.
At all events, verdict was rendered for
bidding Kgean women henceforth forever
to use buckles as part Of their attire. Their
gowns should be fashioned, the judge de-
creed, in such a manner that these hereto
fore necessary ornaments would be omitted
from the calculation. II was the bitterest
judgment that could be passed on these
beautiful women, it proclaimed to the world
their unwomanliness, and held them up as
examples at whom other women might point
the finger OF scorn. And they did, for the
Athenian women had the gold and silver
smiths mold the buckles of finer make than
ever These they wore with great pomp and
pride to triumph over their male relatives
opponents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
The Penny JuOOicr.
opponent

A writer on the streets Of old Paris gives
in the Blackwood's Magazine the descrip-
ton of a wonderful juggler, who must, how
ever, have performed the following trick by
skill rather than deception.
He asked the crowd for pennies, that is for
pieces worth two sous; he put five Of them
in his right hand, played with them, tossed
them few times in the air aud suddenly
flung them straight up to a height which
seemed above the housetops.
He watched them intently as they rose,
and as they turned, and began to fall, he
opened, with his left hand, the left pocket Of
his waistcoat, and held it open, perhaps two
inches.
Down came the pennies, not loosely or
separated from each other, but in what look
ed like a compact mass. He gazed at them
fxedly, shifting his body slightly, so as to
keep under them-he scarcely had to move
his feet at all and crash came the pile in
his waistcoat pocket.
He repeated the operation with ten pen
mics, and finally he did it with twenty 1t
almost took ones breath away to hear the
thud Never did he miss, and never did the
pennies break apart or scatter. They stuck
to each other by some strange attraction, as
if they had become soldered in air. There
was evidently something in the manner Of
the fiuging that made them hold together.
After wondering each time at the aston
ishing skill Of the operation, always went
on to wonder what that waistcoat pocket
was made Of, to support such blows. The
force, the dexterity, and the precision Of the
throwing sixty feet high as well as ]
could guess-and the unfailing exactness Of
the catch were quite amazing.
The pennies went up and came down in
an absolute vertical line.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
Result Of the wilson BiII.

Attention has been called TO Brad
streets report that more than 100000
industrial workers have received voIun-
tary advances in wages, averaging ID per
cent, within a couple Of months. A Re-
publican organ correctly says that "nolh-
ing like this has ever before been known .
1t was not known during President Har-
rison's administration. 1t was not known
during the four years the Mckinley law
was in force. Wages were not generally
advanced soon after the law took effect,
nor at any time before its repeal. Such
a thing as increase of wages on d large
scale was unheard of under that law. Re
ductions were made in every part of the
country, but no advances at all of conse-
queuce except few resulting from strikes.
The Wilson bill was passed last Au-
gust. Sections of it went into effect soon
afterwards and other sections later, some
not until the beginning of 1895. 1t is
worthy of note that the upward move
ment of wages had its beginning in Sep
tember and has been growing ever since.
1t began in the wooden mills-one OF
the results of the placing of wool on the
free list. 1t spread to other textile in
dustries and then became general. As
soon as the winter was over reports
Of advance in wages were received daily.
The list for April includes 67 in which
the increase was as much as . per cent.
I'm all but six cases the increase was 10
per cent. or over. In 10 it was 10 and
in several Others from y 10 20 per cent.
In the case of the Cincinnati cloakmakers,
where 1000 persons were employed, an
advance of % per cent was given. The
wages of 10000 brick manufacturers or
the Hudson River were increased from 10
to % per cent. One report for April
shows 10 per cent. increase in the wages
of $4,000 employees and another a similar
advance in the pay Of $4,000. These
were all mill hands in Massachusetts,
One of the 10 per cent. advances that
month affected 10000 men In Youngs-
town, o.
None of these employees are included in
Bradstreel's report which goes back only
a couple of months The total number
whose wages have been increased since
the Wilson bill took effect is probably
not far from 100000. And a conserva-
tive estimate places the average advance
10 per cent. For every dollar received
by these 100000 wage earners under
the Mckinley bill, Sl,10 is received nm
der the Wilson law. If their aggregate
monthly earning amounted then to $780,
100000 a month-an average of $50 per
man-they amount now to s1l0,OOO,OOO
"A clear gain of slO,OOO,OOO a month or
s12O,0O0,000 a year to the wage earners
Of the country.
If the reduction Of the tariff under the
Wilson bill has not been leading factor
in this wage.advancing movement, why
is it that the advances have been confined
in most part to our protected industries
/. Will some high.tarif Republican answer
the nnesfinn 2-N Lonis RcpubNc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
JuIy 81. 1926.
"a laundering Price for Beans y

Bill Watrous, commercial traveller,
stepped off at Marshall Mich eating
house several days ago.
He was not hungry and called for a
plate Of beans, which he received. He
inquired the price, and was informed that
it was seventy-fve cents.
That's laundering price for beans,
said Bill.
That's the price" said the proprietor.
The train was just starting Bill paid
the bill, and the reeling coaches bore him
and his indignation on toward Detroit.
This was on Saturday. On Monday
Gilmore, the eating house man, received
a telegram, collect on delivery, sl.25.
which he paid, and read on opening it,
"a laundering price for beans!"
Thirty days from that date neat ex-
press package was handed in to Gilmore
c. o. D., who paid ninety cents for the
privilege of opening it, to discover lot
of sawdust, on the top of which lay slip
of paper with the cabalistic symbols-"A
laundering price for beans :"
Two months from this Gilmore was
summoned to Chicago TO meet former
business partner, the clerk handed him a
letter conveying the pleasant information,
"a laundering price for beans!'
During Gilmore's absence his son paid
for two kilograms and one express pack
age bearing directly on the subject of sew
euty.f cents being "a laundering price
for beans {" Cost of these articles, $3.50.
A genuine telegram from Gilmore's min-
ing share broker advising him to sell, and
refused, and the loss of it entaied an
actual damage to Gilmore of about ST.
500.
A year rolled by Gilmore ordered a
case of Mackinac trout from Detroit
They came G. O. D. s13 63. When
opened he found that every fish had been
removed from the ice and sawdust, and a
shingle met his eyes, marked with blue
lead pencil-"A laundering price for
beans r Trouble arose between Gilmore
and the Detroit fsh-house, and they went
to law, Gilmore winning the suit, s25
damages, and all at cost for the attor-
ney's services Of $50 80.
Gilmore grew detected. Life looked
gloomy. Letters poured in on every
one Of his family at regular intervals
from all parts of the world, bearing the
pleasant information it was a thunder
ing price for beans!'
At last Gilmore sold the Marshall eat
ing-house and moved to Chicago. He
carried his deep afIliclion along with him.
guawiug like a cancer at his vitals. The
prosecution never ceased. Gilmore droop
ed. faded and finally died The terribly
tortured family followed him to his last
resting place, aud the widow, with what
little money she had saved from the ex
penses of bogus kilograms and express
packages, erected a plain marble slab to
the memory of the tortured Gilmore.
The following Sabbath the mourning
family went out to the cemetery to plant
some violets on Giimore's grave. Arriv,
ing on the ground they observed in silent
horror that another legend appeared
above the name of Gilmore on the tomb
stone. 1t wa chalked on small black
- board and rea
a THUNDER sc PRICE FOR BEANS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
The Jefferson Co. Mutua'
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.
JOHN A. WASHINGTON, Secretary.
Office Gibson Building, Courthouse yard,
Chariestown.

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.
DrREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider W h.
+. Lewis. R. Preston Chew, Wm. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, Il. l.. Snyder
William G.. Frazier, John u. little, Jacob s.
Melvin. E. g. W. Herr, isaac Il Strider.
JOS. ....... President.
II. B. DAVENPORT. .......... ......... Treasurer.
Executive CoNMIrTEE-J. G. Hurst, Vim.
H. T. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
Jos Trapnel. 5. W. Washington.
Local AGENrs.-Middleway- g. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas. Z. Trail Shepherds
town. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31

Nv stock of glass and Queensware complete
and low-priced. at q. ID. EBN ), Hooh build Z.
Pride of Virginia. Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of sm king tobacco ia
stock at G.. ID. EBI 5, HOoh building.
Worcester Sarce. Catsup Horse Radish,
Queen Olives. Olive OIL, Potted Ham and
Tongue. Sardiucs. Lobster and Salmon at G. ID.
EBY'S. also Stoueware all sizes from pint to
eight-gali0n iu size.
New Pruncs Evaporated Apples and Apri-
cots. and Macaroni Cheese and Colonial Flour
at G. ID. EBY S, Ho0f building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap cheap, g.
A and Fine salt by the sack, cheap, no C.. ID.
EBY S, Ho0t building
Pure Mountain Buckwheat Flour, Francis
II Ic-cett S. Co.'s Mocha and Java Coffee o3J.
a pound at O. d. EBI s, HoOd building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
s p ECGF1.CS S.

OtECc AUnSOu BullQluE, NAFI4to Ao"Ait W ' o.
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 Lille
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:
J. FLEMING, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
CHAS. u. TRAIL, Harpers Ferry, w. Va
A sworn statement of the conditions OF all
Foreign Insurance Companies represented IN
this Agency will be found at the CLERK Oince
in compliance with the State laws.
We solicit continuance Of your patronage
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON Il ALEXANDER.
February l3. 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31

A physician in Switzerland undertook to
count By means Of pedometer the number
Of steps taken By him in a year. He aver
aged daily 26,74O steps, or 100000 for the
entire year. He took 100000 10 walking
up or downstairs. Figuring step at two
feet, the doctor walked nine and one-half
miles day during the entire year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
THE MILD POWER CURES.
HUM PH REYS'

DR.. Humphreys' Specifies are scientifically
and carefully prepared Remedies, used for years
In private practice and for over thirty years BY
the people with entire success Every single
Specific a special cure for the disease named.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
Tamted.

Wanted iu exchange for Lumber 20 600 iee'
Of OAK. 10000 feet of WALNUT and 500 ools
Of CORN. ,,,,,,,-,7,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
For Sale.

Window-sashes blinds. doors etc. Of the
ola Methodist Church Apply at this once.
Tune 1SQ3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
Just Received.

I have Just received a nice supply Of CatsuP,
Mustard and H0rseradish. Also Hayden s
Easter Dyes.-four colors for 5 cents.
W 5. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31

rtuiesoiel. JeF-son C9.r,ty, YES. Iug"iar
Nil undertake cases jointly i'm the Courts OF
1l-r l. said Counties.
M.r H. I.-2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
Ice Cream.

The Ice Cream Parlors OF the undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream serV-
ed bv the saucer 07 sold hy measure, ana lam
lilies or parties supplied on short notice;
Nv ie 1904 HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
Buggy and Harness.

A TOP-BUGGY and HARNESS for sale
both ir good condition. Apply at
MAY l1 FkEE fhtoo of hiOh'
ere-W sold together or separately.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
C. w. TAYLOR,

House. Sign and Fresco Painter
AND
fAPER-HANGER AND GRAINER.
Cllr'est0wu JEFF. Co., vs.. Va.
February g. 1891.
ae o- men. shoes f1r BOYS shoes foT
-ea and shoes for ladies 90 Hirschmans
--ier than elsewhere.
--li weight clothing at Hirschman 8.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
W.F.&T.P.LIPPITT
FERTILIZERS.

t1 Farmers generally our Fertilizers
for Fall Crops.
SHENANDOAH,
formula too well known to need de-
scrpti0n.
SPECIAL HOME MIXTURE
.- Wheat 40. ] article drilling perfectly,
T. tle reports of the w. Va Agriculture.
Department. show to be OF greater commercia- a-
r,.e ..au any sold 40 near same price ana OF
v.a grade Relative commercial value oi our
SPECIAL mixture $3.50. Two other brands
-- sold are rated at &-l.16 and S-03N. We
r..- amm0u.ates loo the Wes, direct from
ss.- houses. our chemicals from import
e- .a enables us to sci. for only one
t-..-t1 make. We also offer
t.HE GROUND RAW BONE.
PURE GROCND STEAMED BONE
DISSOLVED ANIMAL Bun h'
a-r aal in ine drilling condition.
KANT AND DISSOLVED SOUTH CARO-
LIMA. &C.. sc.
ave prepared t1 furnish any private mi K
-ad promptly and of best maierlA-s.
- a- Eagle Works. ". &c w IL. r. Goods
at any depot
aug I,.l 49,. y. e i. Z. Llffll T.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
Whitewashing

The undersigned will DO whitewasnlns upo'
ra,soDsble terms. and do it well. Address
WM II. BRENT.
May s, 1895. OhSE'es Ao"'''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
IoRREsr w BROWN
1rrORNEF ATLlW.

-u,aar Jgrol County, West Tuginia,
Attends To- casesia the different Courts of West
Virginia and Maryland. Attention given 90
Pensions and aIl classes Of Claims against The
f.. S. Government.
- Speca. attention Co Collections.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31

VrW H TRAvERS,
ATTORNET ATLAW,

Cla,esor1 JeFasou C0u,g. West Virginia,
y.up practice i'm the Courts Of thisCounty and
aeaijo.uing Counties.
OHce next door t0 theresidence Of Mrs. Max
vel and nearly opposite the Garter House.
November 25 1853.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
To Owners of Stock.

All owners of Horses, Cows, Hogs, Goats
or other live stock within the Corporation OF
Charles Town are hereby notified 20 keep the
same from roaming at large within the cor
p0rate limits. as the law in regard thereto Will
be strictly enforced. ......
GUSTAV BROWN
Inne 2l. lsl4 Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
STOPTHAT
HORRIBLE COUCH!
Go 90 once aud get bottle of
SPEEDY CURE,
FOR COUGHS AND COLDS.

CHOULD YOU buy a bottle and it does not
= give satisfaction, ON the return OF theempty
bottle we viii cheerfllly refund the price paid
for it in other goods. Sold by CT. LIGHT
DRIMLEY'S S Sarsaparilla sold on the above
i plan, by q. i. Light
DRIMLEYS Iron and Wahoo Bltters sold
4 on the same plan by q. Il. LIOhI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
Virginia free gress.
~. B. GALLAHER, Editor.

0hories'o'0'''' Jefferson County ws'' Va
Terms--se 90 Per Annun in Advance
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-07-31
MOORE
aTTORNET ATLAW


tLEON MOORE