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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
MRS. A. H. cRAusBY.

case was hopeless and further treat
tnent useless. ''It is difficult to inn
agine how respondent we all became"
said Mr.. Crausby, knowing that she
must die and unable to give her any
relief. 1 had spent over five hundred
dollars with the best medical skill TO
be had, and felt that there was no
further hope.
Zone day happened to read an adj
vertisement of S. S. S., recommending
that remedy for cancer, and in view OF
the failure of the most eminent physi-
clans in the country, l confess l had
little faith left in any human agency
However, purchased bottle OF S.S.S.,
and to my delight it seemed to benefit
her. After she had taken 4 couple OF
bottles the cancer began 10 heal, and
astonishing as it may seem, few bot
ties more cured her entirely. You can
probably better understand how re-
fnarkable this cure was when Iexplain
that the cancer had eaten two holes IL
the breast two inches deep. These
healed up entirely, and although ten
years have elapsed, not 4 sign OF the
disease has ever returned, and we are
assured Of the permanence Of the cure,
which we at first doubted.
GAS my wife inherited the cancer,
certainly regard s. s. $. as the most
wonderful remedy in the world, and it
is truly a Godsend to those afflicted
with this terrible disease. You may
be sure that shall always be grateful
to that remedy, for without it my home
would now be desolate and my chill
dren motherless."
The above is but one of many re-
markab1e cures being daily made by
S. S. S. Cancer is becoming alarm
ingly prevalent and manifests itself in
such variety of forms, that any lump,
sore or scab, it matters not how small,
which does not readily heal up and dis
appear may well be regarded with
suspicion. We will gladly send TO any
address, full accounts of several other
cures fully as remarkable as this one.
For real blood troubles, S. S. S. has
no equal. 1t wipes out completely the
most obstinate cases of blood diseases,
which other remedies do not seem to
touch. S. S. S. gets at the root of the
disease, and forces it out permanently.
s. S. s. is guaranteed purely vegeta-
bic, and is 4 positive and permanent
cure for Scrofula, Eczema, Cancer,
Rheumatism and all traces of bad
blood. Our valuable books will be
mailed free to any address. Swift
Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
Congressional.

The Fifty. fourth Congress met at noon on
Monday. The Senate was called to order
by Vice President Stevenson. The floral
offerings were unusually abundant. la his
PRAYER the chaplain referred to the affection
in the family of ex. Senator Wilson, OF Iowa,
and also alluded to the absence Of the vet
eran doorkeeper, Isaac Bassett, who Is dan
gerously III. After new members had been
sworn in, committee, composed OF Senators
Vilss and Allison were appointed TO wait on
the President and notify him that Congress
was ready 20 receive any communication the
executive branch desired to present. After
a recess of one hour the Senate adjourned
until Tuesday. At noon the House was
called TO order by Hon. James Kerr clerk
of the last House. Prayer was offered by
the chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Bagby. The roll
was called. and Mr.. Kerr announced that
S4l out of $50 members were present
Nominations for Speaker were made, and
Mr.. Reed received 294 votes; Mr. Crisp,
95: Mr. Bel, C; Mr.. Culberson, / Mr.
Reed was declared elected, and made
speech of acceptance. The members then
took the oath to support and defend the
constitution. The officers Of the House
nominated by the Republican caucus on
Saturday we're then formally elected. \
committee was appointed to join with SIM
liar committee from the Senate to wait upon
the President. The biennial lottery, or seat
drawing. was then begun, and as soon as II
was completed the House adjourned until
Tuesday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
Cancer
Of Breast.

Mr.. A. H. Crausby is one of the best
known and most highly respected citi-
zens of Memphis, and resides at l5S
Kerr street in that city.
Some years ago his wife noticed a
small lump in her breast. She thought
nothing of it. but it increased IN size
rapidly, and soon broke through the
skin and commenced to discharge:
She was at once put under treatment
of the best physicians, but they cry
soon found that they could do her no
good, and simply prescribed antiseptics
to keep the place clean. Both her
grandmother and aunt, by the way,
had died with cancer, and when APP
prised of this fact the doctors said that
they would not attempt to save her.
that she was incurable. Although the
cancer had by this time become deep,
seated and her health very low, one OF
the most noted specialists Of New York
then treated her. After treating her
awhile, this doctor admitted that the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
Agents Wanted

In every town in West Virginia Peepy3s IT, IT,
and Ohio to sell our KEYLESs bOyshS,ii o,'
dollars per day Is easily made BY hu y.' IN
Sample Night Latch sent for SD. f0
particulars address an, m
MILLER KEYLEss LOCK " p.
1902 Fifth Avenue, fIlsO''e
My o. fQ5-4f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
Notice.

To the Creditors oil James A. Huf,t, delea.-
having before me for settlement me ao.Dli'
of A. Byrne Hurst Executor OF jane D.
Hurst:
Notice is hereby given 10 the Creditor, i.- p
James A. Hurst, decd, TO present Their cam can.
against the estate Of the said jane j. hl'.
for proof to the undersigned, at bis on "
Charles Town, West Virginia, on or before '-
18th day of December, 1895, ~.
Given under my hand this ~ dsy % ~
yember. 1885 CLEON MOORE,
Nov g 1s95-Gt Comr Of Account
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

The people Of the United States did on
Thursday last what The Powers" on the
other side Of the water may do for the Sui
tan-dismembered turkey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

The action Of a mass meeting OF colored
people in Washington-the advocacy OF
colored preacher for chaplain to Congress
vas fruitless.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

One Of the requirements Of the south
Baltimore Cooking School is that each pupil
must eat what she cooks A wise precau-
ton, perhaps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

The Clarke Courier says Republican
leaders differ about the 10 TO idea, but you
DO not hear them denouucing each other as
traitor" agents Of Wall street, etc, be-
cause of such differences.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

To the query, What has the Democratic
party 10 be thankful for anyway the Phil
adelphia Record responds: "Loug life,
tough constitution. and the friends and en-
emies Il has made.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

1t is estimated fifty millions of bushels of
coal on barges is blocked in the Ohio river
at Dead Mans Island by sunken barges,
and in danger of being lost-says Pitts
burg dispatch November 90th
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

Notwithstanding the fact that the RePub-
licans have one hundred and forty majority
in the House Of Representatives, there isn't
one negro. And the proposition to make
one chaplain fell still born.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
.NesU Advertisements.
Notice.

| will make weekly shipments of Poultry,
Calves. &c, until Christmas. will want Tur-
KEYS. Chickens, Ducks, Geese and Calves, for
which l will pay the highest market price in
cash or in trade. Respectfully,
Good quality of mince meat for sale by S.
II. Lands.
Buckwheat for sale by S. II. Lands.
Maple syrup, best quality, for sale by 5. II.
Lands.
Aunt Maria Pancake flour-see S. II. Lands
\ good chewing tobacco at 25c. per pound
see l.andiss.
Belle of North Carolina tobacco only 35c.
per pound-see Landiss.
Dress goods, all kinds, at Landiss.
Blankets, comforts Aannes, outings, &C.
cheap, at S. H. Landis's.
Country produce taken in exchange for
goods at Landis's.
Mems boys and children's gloves and mitts,
cheap see Landis's.
You have all heard of our well made cloth
ing, and those who haven't can ask their neigh
bors, and they will recommend you to Hirsch-
mans, the moneysaving place.
Don't fail to come and see Us if your little
boys need a suit or oveTcoat, as you are aware
we manufacture them ourselves. That is why
we can sell them cheaper than others. Try
HirsChmans.
Try Hirschman's on shoes. They sell them
cheaper than other stores.
The line of shoes at Hirschman is equal to
any so-called shoe stores in town. Their prices
are lower than others.
Overcoats for everybody large and small
ones, at such low prices that you won't do
without one Prices at Hirschman's range
from ST. so up-al their own make
Art squares and portiers, best selection. We
are headquarters for mackintOshes. Lot Of
comforts very low at Hirschman's.
Our carpet room upstairs is full up with
new goods, Nothing like it ever seen here be-
fore. Deal at Hirschman's and you can save
money.
If you haven't looked for Il wrap yet come
to Hirschman's. We are the leaders in that
line. We carry the largest stock and our prices
you will find way down.
If you haven't bought your boots vet come
to Hrschman's. We can save you money.
Everybody SAYS Hirschmans have the best
ladies' wraps. Our large sales prove it to be
50. Low prices and nobby styles is what takes
with the ladies
All kinds Of underwear at Hirschman $.
If you have any dealing TO DO come to
Hirschmans.
Don forget to come to Hirschmans for your
shoes. II will pay you to do so.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

There is no article Of TODD that has suffer
ed more the leyeling hand of time than sau-
sage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
-NORTHBOUND-

Washington and Chattanooga Limited"
Pullman Seepers and Coaches, for Roanoke
Knoxville Chattanooga. Memphis, Birming-
ham; Meridian. New Orleans. Connection for
Florida, Texas and all southern points
No for Roanoke. Radford, Pulaski. Bristol
Knoxville, Chattanooga connects at Roanoke.
40 p. m, with the Chicago express for Blue
field Kenova, Columbus, Chicago and all
points west Pullman sleeper Roanoke to Col
umbus.
No q for Shenandoah and intermediate
stations. No connection beyond.
No. for Washington, Hagerstown, Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
No 2s for Washington via Shenandoah
Junction., Hagerstown, Harrisburg and New
York.
For tickets time cards and all information
call on agent Norfolk & Western r. r.
W. B. BEvILL.
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke, Va
Dec. 4, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

A photo Of a portion Of the association
was taken on the Hotel Alhambra veranda
one morning, and the camera was not crack
ed. But then all the members were not
present -Gpmdstora Tunes. Where were
YOU, friend Morgan
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

Alexander Dumas, the celebrated novelist,
died in Paris on Wednesday last Being a
son of a poor seamstress, and not acknowl-
edged by his father during his younger years
the boy grew up sad and taciturn, shut out
from the society of the children Of the
neighborhood. His mother worked hard
and succeeded in sending him through col
lege At the age OF seventeen he published
a volume of poems, his father having become
prosperous enough and proud enough Of his
promising offspring to bestow his name up
on him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

Senator Hill has abandoned the lecture
field. Il did not pay.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
Notice.

have in my possession a saddle ~, ~
found in the old McCurdy Nil al haoss, ~, h
do not know TO whom il belongs OF Ty a.,
got into the mill property, Of when D. ~ ~
control. The owner can have the o.. .S,s,.
proving property and paying i9r sr I9l'
tisement. JACOB NJ 0li'''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

Two full moons will come in December.
Adventists say this has not occurred since
the coming of Christ 1896 years sgo, and
from the coincidence argue his second com
ing during the approaching holidays. The
Adventists seem 20 be LunG-tics.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

Ex-Congressman Bland, Of Missouri, had
an engagement to lecture on silver IN Sa-
vannah. He went there, aud but one ticket
having been sold up TO one p. m. OF the day
for his appearance on the platform, he aban-
doned the lecture 10 Savannah the Bland
silver sentiment aud the Bland silver dollar
canno, be said 10 be 100 TO l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
MOUNTAIN STATE
House for Rent.

A Dwelling House on Main stree 1eee,, ~
Apply to " D''A gspi
Oct. 20, 's5. - s-,
Stylish Suits for Fall wear.-Ih1ssy.II y s S
ready to put on. You can wear 10 tos he nss
day or Sunday. Clothes don't m, make i iI' maj
but they stamp the man a. In sr; ne, Wa
stamps the coin to show i gennln,sof yosr.
our Clothing and you will think nGIgo' he
self and be more thought Of BY G ~ price to
fine suits have been 80 cutsTay ~ soryd "a psf
Suit this season. Now, when your .bs EMS ~
turn 10 new clothing. why not ie, rs .I We
der TO our store. We have INC w
have the style. We have your e "a, BlocE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

The Republican caucus nominees for OF
6cers of the House of Representatives were
duly elected on Monday as follows Speak
or. T. B. Reed OF Maine Clerk, Alexander
Mcdowell, of Pennsylvania sergeant-st-
arms, Benjamin f. Russell, Of Missouri /;
doorkeeper, VIM. j. Glenn, of New York /;
postmasimaster, Joseph c McElroy, of
Ohio chaplain, Rev. Mr. Fisher, Of Kansas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

sheriff Mcclure, Of Webster county, hay-
ing been informed by the city surgeon, who
made an operation 70 remove cancer that
he would not live more thsn two months,
returned 20 his home, resigned bis office and
is travelling over the county settling up his
business, -preparing for the inevitable hour
when the night come,h and no man can
work"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
n : + :. w NodoIk2HsstemRR.

Schedule Ia Eject Dec. I, 1895.
LEAVE CHARLESTOWN, W. VA. DAILY.
-SOUTHBOUND-
No. 3. No. 3 No. p.
$40 a. N. 80 2. III. 5.17 p. IN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

In Virginia Lamb is Ellyson's meat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

l will make weekly shipments of Poultry,
Calves. &c, until Christmas. will want Tur-
keys, Chickens Ducks, Geese and Calves, for
which will pay the highest market price in
cash or in trade. Respectfully,
Dec. 4, 1895. w. S. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

Saturday night week large bank barn
was destroyed by fire on the farm Of Will
liam G. Baker, at Buckeystown. Nd. The
barn, comparatively new, was one Of the
largest and finest equipped structures in
Frederick county. Ii was filled with this
years crops Of uuthreshed wheat and hay,
which. together with a number of farming
implements, were totally destroyed Loss
$4,000, covered by insurance
Christmas gifts for men, a Christmas mar
ket. aud Christmas suggestions Of various
kinds will appear in the number # Harper's
Bazaar to be published December 7th.-
Fashions for children, with many illustra-
tions Of girls frocks and wraps, will be
found in the same number
Probably during no other part of the year
does boy or girl enjoy reading Harper's
Round Table more than at this season, when
the holidays approach, long evenings are, if
possible, to be made short, and intervening
time hastened-as one speeds a parting
guest.
The Alexandria Gazette says, with Its
usual force and point, "All this rot from
pretended Democrats and Democratic news
papers about their being pleased with the
result of the elections, especially in Mary
land and Kentucky, makes US tired, very
tired
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

Murder, outrage aud starvation seems TO
be the lot of missionaries ia Turkey but
the Sublime Porte announces through the
Turkish minister at Washington that the
greatest protection has been given them aud
that sufficient troops have been furnished to
guard them from the attacks OF the Arme-
niau rioters" But what protection have
they from the Turkish soldiers sent osteusi-
Div % guard them
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

Dr. Henry NJ Hurd, superintendent OF
the johns Hopkins Hospital, returned yes
terIay from Philadelphia, aud was present
when a purse Of $4,000 was presented by
the physicians OF the world TO DR.. John :
Billings, retired surgeon, United States
Army. az AN evidence Of appreciation Of
his work iu iudexing the library Of the sur.
geou-geueral at the United States Army
Dr. Billings spent twenty years on the work
aud bias only recently completed it-Bal.
tr9rs Sn Sid.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04
ROSELLE MILL,
T. P. LIPPITT, Proprietor

Have you cob corn and feed to crush and grind
or logs to saw You can get all done prompt
ly by steam power while you wait.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-04

IL is said tina, Hon. Andrew Emission, of
Weston. has announced himself as q caudi-
date for the Democratic nomination for gov
ernor of West Virginia. Hes all right
has heart In him as big as barrel
>ieo. Register.
Then. If be BIAS @ barrel as big as his
heart, therel De no trouble, perhaps, 20
ind men 10 who0p him up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-02-22
SAFETY IN WEARING A BEARD.
1t Guards the Throat and Is & Protection
 Against Facial Paralysis.

It is to be feared that too many de- prive themselves of what Shakespeare calls "valor's excrement' without counting the possible cost. Whether the beard be an ornament to the masculine countenance we must leave the ladies to decide It certainly has its uses in hid ing weak chin, and in some cases it seems to be cultivated as vicarious compensation for hairless scalp. 1t is not, however, ill its cosmetic so much as in it's hygienic aspects that the bless edness of the beard-in which term we include the whole of the harvest usually claimed by the razor-is most apparent. That it is safeguard to the throat is generally admitted. The writers of au- thority have insisted on it's value as protection against toothaehe and facial neuralgia. This is a goodly sum of ad- yantages to the credit of the beard.
 Dr. Chabbert of Toulouse has, how ever, yet more to say i'll it's favor. Ao- cording to this practitioner, the beard seems to be very efficient defense against that form of facial paralysis which is caused by cold. This affection is far more common in women than in men, though the latter are of course much more exposed to the cause which produces it. When facial paralysis frigore does occur ill men, they are al- most invariably individuals to whom nature has been stepmotherly in the matter of beard or have wantonly thrown away the protective covering with which she had clothed their faces. Dr. Chabbert cites the experience of sev- eral physicians, in addition to his own, is support of his opinion. Professor An dre of Toulouse has seen several cases of the affection in question i'll women, but not ono in man. He had heard of one indeed which would appear to be an ex- cellent example of the exception which proves the rule, for the patient was & "lyric artist, J with the faccia di musi- GO so distasteful to Lord Byron. Pro- lessor Pitres of Bordeaux has seen 12 cases in women and only two in men. Both the latter shaved, though as one of them underwent that operation only twice a week his case perhaps does not count for much unless it be held that his face was more vulnerable after these periodical denudations. Similar obser- vations are quoted from Dr. Olivier of Toulouse and Dr. Sude of Carmau.
 These facts, though hardly sufficient to found an induction on, seem at least to establish prima faoie case for the utility of the beard against facial pa ralysis of the kind referred to. In these days when mans traditional privileges are one by one being invaded by the thew woman, he may perhaps be for given for making the most of such ad- vantages as may be considered exelu- sively his own. British Medical Jour nal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-02-22
5r--r--------- -, s--T-
 FLY AN IMPORTANT FACTOR.

Jefferson was fond of telling story which illustrates in a forcible manner the importance that absurdly insignif- cant matters may sometimes assume. When the deliberative body that gave the world the Declaration of Inde- pendence was in session it's proceedings were conducted in a hall close to which was situated livery stable. The weather was warm, and from the stable came swarms of flies that lighted on the legs of the honor able members, and biting through the thin silk stockings then in fashion gave infinite annoyance. It was no uncom- mon sight, said Jefferson, to see a mem- Der making a speech with a large handkerchief in hand and pausing at every moment to thrash the flies from his thinly protected calves. The opin- ion of the body was not unanimous in favor of the document, and, under other circumstances, discussion might have been protracted for days, if not weeks, but the flies were intolerable. free from the pests, but in vain. As the weather became warmer the flies grew worse, and the Tapping of hand kerchiefs was heard all over the hall as an accompaniment to the voices of the speakers. In despair at last some one suggested that matters be hurried SO that the body might adjourn and get away from the flies. There were few mild protests, but no one needed them, the immortal declaration was hurriedly copied, and, with the handkerchiefs in hand fighting flies as they came, the members hastened up to the table to sign the authentic copy and leave the flies in the lurch. Had it not been for the livery stable and its inmates there is no telling when the document would have been completed, but it certainly would not have been signed on the Fourth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-02-22
WASHINGTON LIVED HERE.

. The little state of New Jersey, as every schoolboy knows, was the scene of many stirring events during the rev- olution, and almost every city, town and hamlet has, or claims to have, 6 landmark of which its inhabitants are very proud and delight to point out to visitors. While there is no doubt of the authenticity of the claims made for many of these places, they have cer- itainly lost nothing by the traditions with which they are surrounded. As in many other parts of the country, however, some of these monuments which should have the greatest claims on the American people from historic al point of view have been neglected, apparently forgotten and allowed to go to decay and ruin. In the march of history and progress they have been lost sight of.
 One of these is the old Berrian house, at Rocky Hill. It was in this house that Washington resided for many months, and among other acts wrote his farewell address to the continental army. The house is an old=fashioned structure, with large square rooms and low ceilings to retain the heat from the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-02-22

Tho craving for stimulants III children as shown by the desire for tea and coffee often comes from tho same source-that is, lack of sufficient amount of the right kind of food When q laboror earns by his work less than is required to provide the amount or kind of food which is indispensable in order to re- store fully his working power, m un- yielding, memorable law of necessity compols him to have recourse to spirits. He must work, but in consequence of insufficient food certain portion of his working pow.r is daily wasting. Spirits by their action upon the nerves enable him to make up the deficient power at the expense of his body, to con sumo today that quantity which ought naturally to have been employed a day later. Table Talk