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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
An Immense Forest.

Al a scientific meeting recently the cues
ton arose as to what is the largest forest on
the earth, and the palm was awarded to 81
IBERIA.
1t appears that Siberia, from the plain of
the Obi River on the west to the valley Of
the Indigbirka en- The east, embracing the
great plains or river valleys Of the Yeni,ci,
Oleuek, Lena and Yana Rivers, is one great
timber belt, averaging more than ! 900 miles
in breadth from north to %south-being fully
LOO miles wide in the Yenisei district
and having a length from east to west Of not
less than 1900 versts, about 5000 miles
Unlike equatorial forests, the trees Of the
Siberian taigas are mainly c%oniiers, COM
prising pines of several varieties, frs and
Iarches. In the Yenisei, Lena, and Olenek
regions there are thousands of square miles
where no human being has ever been.
The long stemmed Golfers rise to a height
Of $50 feet or more, aud stand so closely to-
gether that walking among them is difficult.
The dense, lofty tops exclude The pale, arctic
sunshine, and the straight, pale trunks, all
looking exactly alike, so bewiIder the eye
in the obscur;ty that all sense Of direction
is soon lost.
Even the most experienced trappers Of
sable dane not venture into the dense ,aigas
without taking the precaution OF blazing
the trees constantly with ha;c,.c.5 as they
walk forward. Iflost there The hunter rare
ly ever finds his way out. but perishes mis-
erably from starvation or cold T~henatiYes
avoid the taigas.
The other great forest, are Tie continuous
tract OF forest north Of the ST Lawrence
River in the provinces of Quebec and Onta.
rio, extending uorthward to Hudson Bay
and Labrador-a region measuring about
100 miles in length, from east to west, and
q thousand miles in width, north and south !;
the one in the valley Of the Amazon; en-
bracing much Of northern Brazil, eastern
Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Columbia and Gui.
ana-ar region at least 3. 100 miles in length
by 300 in breadth, and the forest region Of
Central Africa, containing not less than g.
600 miles in length from north to south, and
of vast, though not fully known, width from
east to west.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

in q speech delivered at Richmond We'd
nesday night before the Alumni Of the Uni
y~er,ity Of Virginia Postmaster General w.
l.. Wilson said there was no reason why a
Southern man might not aspire to the high
est place within The gift of the people. pro-
yided he was in sccord with the proper SEM
timent Of the country upon the great issues
of the day. One Of the reasons why South
ern men may aspire to the Presidency is be-
cause there are in the South statesmen like
Mr.. Wilson, who can iii any Office within the
gin Of the people.-Behimore Ners.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

washington and Chattanooga Limited
Pullman SIeepers and Coaches, leave Shenan.
doah Junction daily lbs n. IN. for Roanoke
Knoxville. Chattanooga. Memphis, Birming
ham, Meridian. New Orleans. Connection bf
Florida, Texas and all southern points.
No. 3 for Roanoke, Radford. Pulaski, Brislo.
Knoxville, Chattanooga connects at Roanoke
4 20 p. m. with the Chicago express for Blue
field, Kenova. Columbus. Chicago and all
points west. Pullman sleeper Roanoke 70 Col.
umbus, and Radford 10 Chattanooga.
No. l leaves Roanoke 100 a. IN. for all local
stations Roanoke TO Bristol and Bluedeld 70
P%ocahontGs.
No. q for Shenandoah and intermediate
stations. No connection beyond.
No. 4 for Washington, Hagerstown, Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
No % for Washington (via Shenandoah
Junction., Hagerstown, Harrisburg and New
York.
For tickets, time cards aud all information
call on agent Norfolk & Western II. K.
w. b. BEYILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke, vs.
Nov. IS. 1894.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

Sir BevideFe, the most famous St. Bernard
dog in the world, died at the Argyle KEN
nels, Little Rock, last Friday, of g~astritis
aged s years. Mr. Pratt, proprietor Of the
Argyle Kennels, paid $1,000 for him. Sir
Bedivere Won The first prize in every bench
show in which he participated in Europe
and America.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
Notice to Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of
the resolution Of the Town Council passed the
psi day of September. 1894 and continuously
published in the town papeTs. IL taxes are not
paid ny ne sUih Of January, 1895. 6 per cent.
int iii be charged thereon
MASON Z. YOUNG,
D 1894. Collector.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

The resources of West Virginia may be
considered illimilable. Gu, Of ffty-fye
counties OF The State there are only three in
which coal has not been found there is
coal enough in the mountain. Of the State
to supply not only the United States, but
tie world, for centuries. About three
fourths Of the area of the State is covered
with forests Of black spruce, white pine,
popular, walnut, white OAK, cherry and
maple, and one Of the largest bodies Of
hardwood timber in the United States is
untouched by the TX The oil belt extends
two hundred miles across the State; iron
ores are found inexhaas.ible ia quantity,
and with the other resources, ii Is probable,
that in tine course Of time West Virginia
wili be AZ great a manufacturing centfc as
Alabama, Tennessee and Pennsylvania
BaRin0re SIN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 1895.
Mr.. MOOdy'S Tabernacle Falls.

Fort WORTH, TEX, April 2l-All Of
Texas has needed rain, so hat the Evange-
list Dwight L. Moody called upon his audi
ence of 5000 persons to pray ieryently that
the aoodgate might be opened. This was
ct 3 p. M. to-day.
To night, when the Tabernacle was crowd
ed by 10000 persons from Fort Worth and
surrounding cities, Mr.. Moody announced
that word had come from several points that
rain had fallen. 4 few minutes later the
storm burst on Fort Worth and torrents Of
rain fell. Mr.. Moody gave thanks to God
and called upon The congregation to join in
singing Grown Him" and "All Hail, the
Power OF Jesus Name" Tho hymn had
surged from ten thousand thrcats when =
cracking noise was heard, and then the roof
sank and the %raiters gave way, and the
heavy timbers and boards covered with tar
and gravci, came down on 8 portion Of the
congregation. There was n panic. Scores
upon scores of women tainted. Some men
los. their heads and piled pell nell over
those near them. Air. Moody grasped the
situation, and moving to the middle Of the
platform, lifted both hands to heaven, NOV
ing his arms slowly 10 and fro. His atti-
tude and GOODNESS stopped the panic aud
men began to go to work TO rescue those in
danger. 4 drenchiug rain was falling, but
they worked hard and the wounded were
soon taken out and carried to their homes
or to the houses near by. About fifty per-
sons were injured.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
Fertilizers for Season Of 1894.

The Fertilizers heretofore sold by ". =. &
7. p. Iippitt are again offered 20 the farmers
Of jefferson and the n%eighbOring counties.-
Only materials of The highest grade are used
in their manufacture. AmmOniates are pro.
cured direct from the West chemicals from
importers. Their preparation and sale is un-
der the immediate charge OF Or. W. F. Iippitt.
Drilling qualities unsurpassed Analysis fully
up 10 aud above guarantee. Quality believed
10 De- unsurpassed by any in the market
Private mixtures OF any kind prepared
promptly and accurately.
AUs. /. 1901. ". Z. LlPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

New Goods 90 the IVES. End received ddiy
and for sale by W. s. Merchant
Early Rose. rs. Y.Stitel seed potatoes, isou
81 90 $3.50 per bushei.
Canned Goods-Tomatoes &C. per can, and
corn, &c. per can. 4 for 23c.
Boston baked beans IO.. per can
Fiye-lb cans apple butter, 35c. per can.
Canned Preserves -Pineapple,P Peach Ounce.
&c, 25c. per can.
Rice &c. and Sc. perl b.
Elastic Starch Toe. per package lllr7--
One-fourth pkg. nice blended Tea for oc lof-
merry sold 90 ljc.
Lemons l2c. and COS per dozen.
Fine onion sets Sc. and Zoe per 4-
Fine French prUues Zoe per TO-.
Chewing tobacco 2jc. 3Jc. Ace. 30c and Slto
per 10.
Smoking tobacco 4 no. pkg Cor csc
Raisins Sc. and Zoe. perlb.
Axle grease zoe. per box.
Syrups soc. 40c. and sos. pes sol.
y. o. mO.asses soc per El!.
Nice mackercl Sc. each.
spot Cash baking powder. Zoe. pea .o.
Jellies In glasses Zoe. per glass.
French mustard in screw top ellS,cs Zoe e1ch.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
Barber Shop.
Paint.

II yoU are going 10 paint your house. you
Il will End 10 % your advantage 20 call and
see our stock OF Paints. The brand Weare car
rying this year is Our Own Goods. q strictly
pure Iinseed OIL and Lead Paint thar sells for
$50 per gallon. Our own Guarantee will be
given 20 insure its Purity. Also. Roofing and
Fencing Paint. az s 100 per gallon.
April q. 90. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

EXCURSION TICKETS will be sold to pss.
ties of ten or more between all ticket station,
on the Valley Division-Good for two days.
For tickets and further information applyto
b. & o. Agents or 10 B. F. Bond, Pass. Agent
Baltimore, C. Z. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Winchester. Va. t'
Pullman Palace SleepingCars are run through
TO Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago and Pittsburg
on all express trains.
r. b. CAMPBELL, General Manager.
CHAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Passenger Agent.
Jan. %, 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
Wheat Bought.
Feed at Retail.

Delivered promptly. Ear Corn. Oats. Chop,
Bran. Corn dndCob ground. Baled Hay. Chick
en- Feed. sc. a. Coal and Wood Yard.
BIC WASHINGTON, Agent.
Nav 4 1SQ9.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
Oysters.

Oysters hy the gallon. quart or pint. or serv
Cd Boo Oyster Parlor, Received fresh every d,
during the season.
Nov. s. 1898. GUSTAV BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
Baltimore, Chesapeake and At
lantic Railway Company.
Consolidation oil the Baltimore and Eastern
Shore Railroad. and the Maryland, Chop
tank aud Eastern Shore Steamboat
Companies.l

Water and rail routes to Ocean CITY and al
points on The chesapeake Bay
and Tributaries.
FOR HEALTH. PLEASURE & BUSINESS
Unexcelled facilities for both passenger and
freight traffic.
Close connection with the trunk line railroad
insuring convenience TO the traveller. and the
quick dispatch OF all ~freights.
Fifteen commodious and handsomely fitted
out eamer Comfortable state rooms. Good
cuisine Polite attendance.
Steamers leave Piers 3, 4 and q Light Street
wharf, Baltimore. as follows:
40 p. III. daily. except Sunday, transfer
steamer Cambridge. connection with the rail
way division at Claiborne for 81. Michaels.
Easton, Salisbury and Ocean City and all inter
mediate points.
sp. IN. daily, except Sunday, for Cambridge.
Denton and all points on the ChOptauk and
Tired Avon rivers.
5p III. every Monday. Wednesday and Fri
day for SeafOrd, Del and Intermediate land
ings on the Nanficoke river.
p IN. every Tuesday. Thursday and Satur-
DAY for Salisbury aud intermediate landings
on the Wicomico rvsr.
5p m. on every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday from Freeport. Va. and intermediate
landings on the Western Shore OF Virginia
anu IldutalaIh RIVER Lire.
5p. m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Satnr-
day for Eubanks and points on the Great Wi
comicO river. Dividing. IEdian. Dymers and
Antepoison creeks. Saturdays triy extends to
JacksOn's Creek. Cricket Hill, Calls and
Fitchetts.
Steamers from foot Of South street:
so p m. every Tuesday and Friday for Snow
Hill and intermediate points on the Pocomoke
River Line.
$50 p. m. on every Wednesday for Forls,
Crisfeld, Messongo and intermediate points on
the Messongo River Line.
30 p. M. every Sunday for Fords, Crisfeld,
Rues and intermediate points an the Occohan-
mock River Line.
For schedules. maps and other information
write to b. J.. FLEMING, Gen. Fritz Pass Agt.
302 Light ST.. Baltimore. Nd.
WILLARD THOMSON, Genn Manager.
24i South St.. Baltimore, I'D.
March %. 1906.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

Trains No. 405, 4l9, 4l3 and 49l are daily e.
cepl Sunday; Train No, 44s runs SUNDAY only.
Additional mixed train leaves southwark q.
$50 a. m. and arrive at Harrisonburg al 1915
4. m, except Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
johnson, Thompson aud a Dog.

Johnson owned a deg. Thompson lived
next door to Johnson. The dog howled all
night, seven nights in a week Said Thomp-
son to johnson: "See here, we have always
been good friends, though n%eighbors, and |
thought | would tell YOU that the bowling
Of that dog Of yours is driving me and my
family wild for want Of sleep. My wife has
lost nearly Eve pounds in weight
That's queer, said Johnson. 81 haven't
noticed bin making any noise
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

Mr.. john F. Sweeney, Of Wheeling, for
e number Of years a valued field officer OF
the Equitable Society, died suddenly and
Unexpectedly on the 22nd of March, leaving
a wife and seven children, and a multitude
Of %sorrowing friends to cherish his memory
Mr.. Sweeney was an earne>. advocate OF
life assurance, aud practiced what he preach
ed, carrying $4,000 in The Equitable on his
own life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01
REAMER'S
HOUSE
Howard and Baltimore Streets,
Baltimore, Md.

To any old Patrons and The Travelling Public
Ha.ine hsd a very liberal Share OF the pub
Die patronage during the past I'VE years Tel
en-. outraged to- r%c-lca- Che Howard House Ton
q terui ct years. and have at great expense
re.uruished and rc6tcd the hotel from top To
bottom.
Ana better prepared than over % acc'nlWo-
6a.. the public. My aim will be 90 give first
elias. acc mmodatous 40 s. 90 per day. Coun-
ga, Merchants gnd Commercial Travellers Mil
md n The most centrally located hotel IN the
ci.r. Respectfully,
JAMES KEAMER,
I., y. 1885 Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

Water and rail routes to Ocean CITY and ell
points on The chesapeake Bay
al Tr;but.s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

One evening Thompson came into the
house leading the obnoxious dog by a string.
Now" said he to the astonished Mrs.
Thompson, I'VE will soon settle The dog
nuisance. / didn't like TO kill the dog
while he belonged to johnson, 50 I bought
the beast. There is nothing unneighborly
in killing our " dog. I'll ret some chic
reform Ia murrov
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

Trains No. $40. 40s, Ala and Az are daily eI.
cepI Sunday Train No, $50 runs Sunday Only.
Additional mixed train leaves Charlestown
..23 D. M, and arrive at Harper's Ferry at5ll
D.. m. ex. Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-05-01

Said Johnson to Thompson: Wei, You
haven't ehloroiormed the dog yet"
NO" said Thompson The truth is, we
have become rather fond of the little fellow.
He is 50 lively aud playful
But doesn't bis barking at night annoy
you?7
Haven't noticed it at all"
Hin" said Johnson The brute keeps
me awake ali the time with his yelping."-
indianapolis Journal.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-02-03
Thanks to Claus Spreckles.

Claus Spreckels was requested to
give his reasons for Identifying him.
SO with the present railroad move
ment. He said: Il was induced to
identify myself with the present rail-
road movement for railroad in the
San joaquin Valley first. because am
convinced it is Il splendid business IN
vestment for capital, and, secondly,
because its construction will benent
every man. woman and child in Call
fornia, besides yielding good returns
on the capital laid out.
.rThe ne railroad will not only be
a powerful stimulant to our native IN
dustries. but it will be instrumental
in enhancing our business Interests IN
every direction.
california has been for years a
third rate s. ate in the Union. and fof
no other reason, in my opinion, than
because ec the lack OF railroad 1acili-
ties. The San Joaquin Valley VIII
nroyite homes for millions OF people,
ana Vet when we try 10 induce settlers
r. come to the finest valley the sun ever
shone upon they decline, because
with only one railroad traversing 1t,
thry are convinced that their interests
would suffer. We want to build Il
railroad there So that we may he en-
:,b ed 10 assure settlers that every ia
eility will be- IL fforded them TO market
their pr, ducts speedily and cheaply.
..The Southe Pacific Railroad
| Company will not be the sufferer be-
cause Of a construction of competing
road through the San Joaquin Valley,
for with the increase OF population IN
this State it, business will be proper
tionallv greater We have taken UP
this project purely as matter OF BUS
mess and as business men we VIII
! carry it through. In benefitting the
stockholders. as I believe it will, the
new road will benefit the business peo-
ole Of California more than any. That
/ glorious day cannot come too soon.
1T is in this spirit that the under.
taking will be carried out. We are
not starting in to injure any one. but
in helping ourselves and the people
will actually enhance the prosperity
Of those who will be generally re-
garded dis our rivals in busine5s.---S
+. Call
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-02-03
Probably Perished in the Snow

A correspondent from Biiou writes
that Andy Souter. a carpenter an"
ooat builder, who has been around the
Talrar Haus". ana the Lake for a
number of years. is missing and is
believed t. have persisted in the snow.
He -tartrd D>rm5ar 31~t. to walk
from Biiou to the TaIac House, dis
lance of live mi IS. by the beach. The
Bijou folks supposed he made he trip
in safety and the people at Ialiac
thought he was ,tili at BIZ u, until
Thurs lay of last week, when it was
discovered that be was not at either
place. Mr.. Snutrr had his feet frozen
at Virginia City some years ago and
had the toes OF DO feet amputated
DR.. Kirby was his physician. The
doctor owneI the property at Emerald
Bay and sent Souter up there. Souter
VS. shout 80 years OF age and spent
his boyhood and learned his trade IN
Canada Genoa Courier.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-02-03
Pine Nut Prospects.

The San Francisco parties who re-
Gently became interested in the Llrn u
Schulz claims will commence the cree
ton of mill on or before the first OF
Nav. and have agreed to have it COM
pleted aud running Ivy the first II
August. The mill is to be OF sufficient
capacity to crush from 20 to 40 tins OF
ore Der dav. according to the cnarac-
ter of the rock. These parties have
also agreed TO procure supply or
water for the camp. The water VIII
have to be pipeI a distance of live
miles. The total outlay for these I'M
provements, it is estimated, will not he
less than $4,000. L ,e company Will
nut men to work opening up the
claims. and all signs indicate lively
times for Pine Nut next summer.
Those WHO know the country best are
confident that rich developments Will
be made. III fact, everybody is look
ing hopefully towards the district, and
a dozen or more men in town expect
to 90 10 work there as soon as the
weather will permit.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-02-03
Bells Ma fife sto.

Leslie Bells manifesto to the public
in his bi. grocery advertisement Is
already the talk Of the town. There
are men in the East who draw big
salaries as writer's of advertisements
which viii catch the public eye. Ii
Bell WASH t up t. his ears in selling
groceries just now, he would be i'll the
East writing grocery ais.
Several ether grocers are studying
I'D red hot advertisements 70 match
Bells, so you can look out for some
thing hot in day or SO from some
other grocers who also know a trick
or two in advertisements.
Bell further announces that he will
close at six every night now and as
he saves money in closing early he
will knock the saving off the price OF
his groceries. The grocery Wal Is
having a good effect on town trade.
1t has reduced goods and is keeping
a lot OF money a. home that used to
30 abroad.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-02-03
The Prison Board.

Yesterday the Pr';son Board met and
audited the accounts for the month OF
January. The question of electlhg a
physician for the Prison was the next
business on hand and resulted in a
long discussion. Applications We're
read from Drs. Guinan. Fox and
H.rrick. also two communications
from DR.. Guinan. relative TO Ormsby
county politics and State Prison ma
teria mrdca. The communications.
along with one from Warden Bell in
replv to DR.. Guinan. were read to
the Board. and ii was then decided to
postpon" action on the employment OF
a physician for one month
The question of the Chaplaincy Of
the Prison was next brought mp
Ther" were but two applications before
the Board. Father Cline and Rev.
Davis. II was deemed proper by the
Board to have both the Protestant and
Catholic churches represented The
applicants were elected Chaplains to
divide the services as they saw fit
Father Cline having stated that he
would have time for but one service RI
month was rs signed the third
SUNDAY
Mr.. Howell voted against having
any Chaplain at all
The meeting then ad lOui ND.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-02-03
Lights and Shades.

Literary lights of all grades from
Rider Haggard up to Victor Hugo
in paper and cloth bindings at the
publishers prices. Shades for all
sizes of windows and of all colors,
frin ged aud plain, from SO cents up
ward, at Cagwin & Noteware's.