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Wanted-An Idea.

Who can think of some simple thing to pat
ent Protect your ideas they may bring YOU
wealth Write JOHN WEDDERBURN d co. .
Patent Attorneys, Washington, D. c. for their
q 500 prize offer.
Aug a. 1s95-lvr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Castoria.

"Gastoria is an excellent medicine Tor chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good eject upon their children"
DR.. Il. c. 6s6oeB,
Lowell, Mass.
"Castoria is the best remedy for children OF
which am acquainted. Ihope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria IN
stead Of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing sJEup and other hurtiui
agents down their throats, thereby ssaalEs
them to premature graves"
DR.. J. F. KIScHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
What is


Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. It contains neither Opium Morphine nor
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric Drops Soothing Syrups. and Castor OIL
1t Pleasant It's guarantee is thirty years use by
Millions Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and aays
feverishness. Castora prevents vomiting Sour Curd
cures Diarrhea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and fiatucncy
CastOra assmilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep Cas-
toria is Chldrens Panacea-the Mothers Friend
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

OFFERS 10 the people of jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at theactual
COS. of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
az home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee u4aa-s every Friday.
DIzEcroRs-Jos. Trapnen, Henry y. Dayen-
port. j. Garland Hurst. John W. Rider, ". II.
T. Lewis R. Preston Chew, VIM. i. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, II. L.Snyder
William q. Frazier, ohm Il. little Jacob s.
Melvin, f. O.. w. Herr. isaac II. Strider.
ISAAC IT. STRIDER.. .......... ......... President
H. ID. DAVENPORT. ........ ......... Treasurer
EXECUrvE COMMITTEE. G.. Hurst, VIM.
ii. n. Lewis, Eugene Baker Isaac IL. Strider
Jos. Tapnell. s. W. Washington.
Local s.-MiddieVay-J. c. Shirley;
Harper's Ferry-Chas. T.. Trail shepherds
town S. Fleming; CharlesJown-~ ashing-
ton e Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Restaurant,

MEALS AT ALL LEGAL HOURS.
Roast, Stew, Bake, Broil.
Artistic cookingfor private families a specially
Ny motto is that of George Washington
and the Jesuit,
"Exitus acta probat.
WIN. WALKER.
South George street.
Opp. livery Of Carter House.
Jan. D. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
For Rent.

Two comfortable BRICK DWELLINGS on
Fairfax boulevard. Six rooms In each. Rent
reduced % 81 per month. Apply %
A. O.. WYNKOOP.
Aug, p, 1895 Real Estate Agent
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Barber Shop.
Paint

/ f you are going 20 paint your house. you
Il Will find 10 20 your advantage 20 call and
see our stock Of Paints The brand weare car
rylng this year is Our Own Goods q strictly
pure Lnseed OH and Lead Paint that sells for
$50 per gallon. Our own Guarantee viii be
given TO insure its Purity. Also. Roofing and
Fencing Paint, at 800 per gallon.
April %, 80. AISQUITH g. co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Notice to Housekeepers.

The undersigned ryo4 notice To- the citizens
u this vicinity that Le Eih RENONATE
FEATHER BEDS holsters AGD Pill
LOWS Hair and Shuck Mattresses renovated
and made over. Hair clearly washed before
reuphol>tcred All mattresses made up in the
best style.
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED.
Sofas. Lounges and Chairs Reupholstered in
good style Cane seats and backs put i'm chairs,
huisi-el up with bordering around the seats.
I have had experience In this business for the
las. tweuty-Jhr5e years. / can DO all I adver-
tise to DO. Country produce taken for work.
All work done very cheap. Pace cf business,
grCss street, Charles Town, w. Va.
THOMAS q. RUST.
March ll. ISg6-6m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

New Potomac herring in barrels, halves and
quarters. Lake herring in 25 ID kegs. Shad
roe in kits, all for sale cheap at c. D. Ebys.
G. A. and fine salt, cheap at c. D. Eby's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

DISEASES OF THE SKIN.
The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent % eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases ofthe skin Is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberiains Eye and skin
Ointment Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. Il is equally
efficient for itching piles and fayorite rem
edy for sore nipples; ohapped hands, chill
biainS frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at - cents per box.
TryDr Cady's Condition Powders they
are just whata horse needs when in bad condi-
lion Tonic, blood purifier and vemifuge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

Mixed Trains Nos. 443 and 49l leave Charles
Town at 1856 a. m. and S.5l a. m, and arrive
at Harrisonburg at 1880 a. m and 6.3S p. m.
On Sunday mixed train leaves at S.43 m.
and arrive at HarrisonbUrg at 800 p. N.
fDaily except Sunday.
CONNECTIONS.
Train l0S connects at Harpers Ferry with
Fast Limited Express train leaving at 05 IN
arriving at Pittsburg S45 p. m and at Chicago
IL 5 a. IN, next morning with train leayin &
at 5.l9 p. m. arriving at Cincinnati at 7.45 am.
St. Louis 90 p m, and connects at Weyerton
with train arriving at Hagerstown at 2l1 p m.
and at Washington Junction with tgain arriv-
ing at Frederick at 50 p. IN.
Train 4i6 connects with Fast Vestibule train
at Harper's Ferry at $50 p m. for Chicago at
1880 p. m. for Pittsburg, and $50 a. m. for
Cincinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Pttsburg
at 700 a. m Chicago at 9.45 p. m. Cincinnati
at 5 90 p. m, and st. Louis at 30 p. m.
Pullman Palace SleepingCarsa are run through
to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago and Pittsburg
on all express trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage CHECKED, apply to
any Office Of the b. e o. Railroad, or to G. f.
Dudrow Travelling Passenger Agent, Win
chester, Va.
W. NJ GREEN, General Manager.
CHAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Passenger Agent
JuAe - 1895.
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f. L. Boiler
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Sharing, iShGHspOOiAg ana
EEaiF- Cutting PNFEOF,
NORTH CHARLES STREET, NEXT TO
RACKET STORE.

The undersigned prosecutes the above bust
ness in an artistic manner and guarantees sat
isfacuon. Cleanliness and neatneSs is obsery-
ed and courteous and prompt attention given
70 all callers.
The patronage Gf AaQie7 and Children is re-
specially solicited
May 3, 1898 CHARLES II. SMITH.
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Mixed Trains Nos 444 and 400 leave Charles
Town at 2.12 a. N. and 4.23 p m, stopping at
all staiiong, and arriving at Harper's Ferry at
$50 a. m. and 5.14 p. Ia.
On Sunday mixed train leaves at 10.40 p. m.
and arrives at Harpers Ferry ll.20.
SOUTHBOUND. H3a 4O5a 4l9'
Stations. Pass. Pass Pass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
FERTILIZERS
FOR SPRING CROPS.
have on hand I'm lne condition,
SPECIAL ANNOTATED BONE PHOS-
PHATE.
DISSOLVED SOUTH CAROLINA,
KANT. FINELY GROUND HIGH GRADE,
TANHAGE BEST BLUE WINDSOR
PLASTER.

Factory on n. G W r. r. at head of Eagle
Avenue. A few sacks of each kept at T. 2.
Lppitts R0sel.e MIL and az my place on
South George Street
April 1. 1896. Dr. w. +. LIPPITT
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Tho Ccnaur Company, Murray New York City
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Charles Town Real Estate
Agency.
A. G. WYNKOOp.
Real Estate Agent,

ATTORNEY ATLAW and NOTARY PUBLIC
Offices IN Real Estate Exchange Building. On.
posite Carter House,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

A rural visitor at FOurth-ayeaue tesiau-
rant the other day had his first experience
with watfles He had stumbled upon them
somehow in his bill of fare, aud seemed to
be oyerioyed with the flavor of the novel ed
IDLE. So great was his power of waffle con-
sumption that he kept his waiter at Il lively
pace between his table and the Kitchen
Even then the waffles didn't come fast
enough to keep up with his appetite. and he
made this helpful suggestion 10 the waiter.
Say, mister, bring along them cakes little
faster, can't you? They're powerful good
eatin', an amt goin' to stop till l git
plumb full Tell that feller out there he
needn't stop to put that printin on 'em-just
send 'em in plain"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Tirainia free gress.
Humorous.

did you go to church yesterday"
"No; | slept at home"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
PRAISED GENERAL GRANT.
Bishop Newman, W. III. L. Barnes and
Charles III. Taylor Speak of Great
Battles of the War.

The regular meeting and banquet of the
mem bers of the Loyal Legion took place
last night at the Occidental Hotel.
Colonel Young of the United States army
and stationed at the Presidio occupied the
chair at the head of the table. Mai
Hooper, Major Johnson of Callstoga and
many other prominent people were pres
ent.
Among those who sat at the board were
General w. H. L. Barnes, Bishop John P.
Newman and General Charles H. Taylor,
proprietor of the Boston Globe. Ali made
addresses. each touching on the career of
General Grant, poruraying him both in
private lite and on the battlefield
Bishop Newman, who was for many
years his pastor, told OF the spotless lie
and simple faith of the famous man on
horseback as he had known him. To his
mind there was not a greater character in
all history.
The other addresses were equally in
teresting. Colonel Taylor, who is a forci-
BILE and pleasing speaker, tod of his
acquaintance with Grant from the stand
point of soldier. He had seen him in
many engagements, and each time an.
always when he contemplated him he
was impressed with the greatness of the
silent man.
ne DaUQu6L was HOJ enQeQ tlll nearly
IL O'Clock, and it was after that that the
speeches began. 1t was quite late when it
was all over.
Among those who were present were the
following named:
Colonel S. NJ. B. Young, Colonel John C. Cur
rier, General w. H. L. Barnes Colonel Skater,
Colonel Finley Anderson, Colonel Chaplin,
Major Gould. Chaplain Maeomber, Bishop
Newman, General C. H. Taylor, General
S. w. Backus, Major Grosbeck. Captain
Charles A: Sumner, Major E.. W.
Gatos, Captain A. Malpas. Captain Charles
Potter, Captain w. II. Roberts, Captain
r. w. McChesney, Lieutenant John T.
Bell, Colonel w C. Alberger, Major
J. J. Meiggs. General P. F. Walsh,
Captain Lewis Smith, Major H. A. Gorley,
Major W. NJ. Meserve, Captain w. G. Sawyer,
Captain w. G. Coulson, Captain Roeth Major
c. B. Hutchins, Lieutenant L.. S. Jones, Colonel
w. R. Powell, Commander Z. K. Moore Colonel
G. Benzoni, Paymaster A. d. Allen, Captain E.
T. Allen, Captain g. W. Kelly; jor James
Calif, U. S. A.; Captain C. w. Hobbs,
U. S. A.; Lieutenant w. f. Berkimer u
S. A.; Lieutenant John Masser; Captain
]. H. Lockett, U. S. A; Captain Sedgwick
Pratt, U. S. A; Captain Petit U. S. A;
Colonel c. Mason Kline, Colonel ". r. Smed-
berg; Captain Rowison, United States navy;
Major Horace Wilson, Lieutenant James l..
George w. Johnson, jor c. 6. Strong, Lieu
tenant NJ. w. Grisw old, W. w. Mather of Col
orado; Captain Rogers. United States army;
Colonel E. Denicke. Colonel ]. B. Moore; Major
r. II. White, United States navy, and Captain
Edie United States army.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
into port leaking during the past month.
so there must be something radically wrong

into port leaking during the past month,
so there must be som ething radically wrong
in the construction of the vessels.
The Harbor Com m issioners met yester-
day and awarded couple of contracts.
For the new ferry depot 5000 barrels of
cement are required, and John D..
Spreckels & Co. got it at the low rate Of
81 35 per barrel. The new shed over the
addition to the Mail dock was ordered
built at an expense OF S4S44. The lowest
bid, which was rejected at the last meet
ing of the board. was $597S.
Some time ago the British ship Cente-
sima, while in tow of the tug Reliance,
struck on the rocks in the North Channel.
The matter was thoroughly ventilated at
the time and the general impression was
that the ship had struck on rock that
had not been charted The Pilot Com
missioners and a number of the und r
writers went down on the tug Vigilant yes
terday. Henry Peterson was taken along
and one Of his Whitehalls was towed be-
hind. A thorough investigation was held
and several new Lodges were found. A
new map of the North Channel will have
to be made, but just what discoveries the
tugboat men made Will not be given out
until the Government has been informed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
YES, LEAR WAS MAD.
But This Time the Actor of the Part
Had Reason for 1t.

But This Time the Actor of the Part
Had Reason for 1t.
Old-time actors had their tricks on the
stage as we'll as modern players, if we are
to Judge by the anecdotes told in that in
teresting new book of gossip and story,
shakespeare Heroes on the Stage"
Says the author in his chapter on Lear" ::
During a season when Harry Mossop
was both actor and manager the treasury
was so low that the ghost did not always
walk A willy actor, playing Kent, sup
ported the afflicted Lear (Mossop) in his
arms securely enough. to all appearances
beyond the footlights, but, as he gradu-
ally loosened his hold, he whispered in
Mossops ear, Give me your word, sir,
that you will pay me my arrears tonight
before | go home, or I'll let you drop on
the foor.'
"'Don't talk to me now, you villain
hoarsely returned Mossop, alarmed at the
threat, but still more alarmed at the
prospect of having the scene ruined. Go
on with the part; go ONT
mo, responded the determined Kent;
'PII drop you sure if you don't promise. ;
"And poor Harry, caught in trap, re-
1uctantly had to yield his word.
''One actor that night could enjoy beef
and ale for supper. He was paid in FULL
New York Telegram.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
Suicide of a Cripple.

Fred w. Stein, cigarmaker, about As year
of age, committed suicide early yester-
day morning at the Haight-street en-
trance to Golden Gate Park by shooting
himself in the head with a cheap revolver.
nc was pooliy uioeseu IN SUIT ol onedp
purse almost worn out, containing a key and
four 10-cent pieces. There was also an open
face silver watch in his pocket. Beside the
body was crooked cane, for the man was
cripple. The right foot had been partially
amputated and was replaced by a wooden at
tachment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
BALDWIN GARNISHEED.
William Knowles Had a Claim Agains,
the Hotel and Made Sure
of It.

Deputy Sheriff Billy Ackerson placed a
garnishment on the receipts of the Bald
win Hotel last evening in the suit of
William Knowles against the manage
ment.
The plaintiff had the contract for MAKING
certain alterations in the hotel and CLAIMS
balance OF S1700 as ue and unpaid.
Attorney kowalsky, who represents the
managers, said last evening that the suit
was the result OF a dispute over the value
OF the work performed and that the mat
ter would be settled up as soon as the
plaintiff made his position plain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
Gifts of a Merchant.

The employees of large business house
In this City have been made happy by
christmas gift OF an order for fine hat on
Groom d Hagan. ha;ters. 942 Market
street, under the Baldwin Hotel. An or
der Tor one OF this firms elegant hats con-
stltutes an acceptable present
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23

Mrs. Jos. c. Col
Inns, Up. o. Box 187)
of Alfred Centre, HE
ganv Co., " Y..writes:
4 took DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription
for three months and
it helped me more
than all the other
medicines that I had
taken. Had been sick
for four months with
uterine troubles-can
now be around on my
feet wit h out any
trouble whatever; be-
fore taking Favorite
Prescription I could
hardly get around at
all. l hope this state
ment will benefit othe
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
Another Chinese CIubhouse.

In order to be in the fashionable swim OF
Chinatown the Chung Ga HeHg Social Club
has filed articles of incorporation, the objects
being stated to be to carry on the business of a
clubhouse for the entertainment and profit OF
such persons may become members of tt e
corporation. The organizers are: Chin Sam,
Gee Foo, Chin Lock, Lee Jing HIM and Ong
Guam.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23
Relief for French Families.

The ladies Of the French Benevolent Society,
who are preparing for the annual holiday dis
tribution OF gifts, food and clothing to poor
French families, desire to extend their char.
ties In order 10 do this they take the liberty
OF soliciting from the chartably inclined gifls
OF any nature Tor the occasion. ConIribu tons
should be sent at as early q date as posi- BILE
to the rooms OF the society, 31S Post street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23

o speed the lingering hours
And hasten, sweet, thy coming:
My soul in anguish yearns for thee;
o come to me, my love!
If an analysis of the words and senti-
ment does not suffice to convince the
court that DR.. James would be likely to
yield to passionate appeal it is quite with
in the range of possibilities thai piano
may be moved up to the new City Hall for
the purpose of allowing the lady to give
an illustration of her vocal powers in dit
ties of this character.
This course may be regarded as all the
more necessary because of the plan pur-
sued by General w. II. ID. Hart. attorney
for Mrs. James, to show that she was not
personally attractive, was not sought after
by young men, that she was In poor cir
cumstances and did not have any good
chance to get husband anywhere near
her own age.
Attorney George D. Shadburne, repre-
senting the kinfolks of DIR. James, con-
fessed that he did not understand the
drift of this kind OF testimony, and Mr..
Hart explained that he thought it neces-
sary to prove that his client was in i'll
health; that she was partially deaf from
Che effects of catarrh; that she was small
of stature and very light; that her father
was not able to provide a comfortable
home for her, and that she could not rea-
sonably expect to make choice OF hus-
band among young men OF about her own
age as she might have expected if she had
been personally more attractive, had been
free from physical blemishes, and if her
family had been in good circumstances,
financially speaking. Mr.. Hart said that
without a showing of this kind the court
might consider 1t improbable that girl
under 20 should wed man over go years OF
age, and he wished to justify the reasona-
beness of his clients act in marrying the
late DR.. James by contract.
Attorney Shadburne began to express
his condemnation of this method of prov
ing case, but Judge Coffey said he would
admit the testimony and hear argument
in regard to it hereafter.
On cross-examination yesterday Mr.
Shadburne took Mrs. James over the
scenes about the deathbed of her late
usband, intimating clearly that she did
not comport herself at that time IN way
to convey the idea that she considered
herself the widow of the deceased.
ibid you weep when DR.. James died?''
asked Mr.. Shadburne.
Eyes, sir" replied the witness.
ibid you shed tears over the corpse2"
NO"
''Where did you go TO weep2'
"To Mrs. Milen's room"
did you weep copiously?"
~ don't understand"
"Did you shed tears freely" explained
the lawyer.
''Oh, yes, l think so,'' was the witness
reply.
did you embrace the corpseP" asked
Mr.. Shadhurne. returning to the attack.
II did not"
did you attend the funeral?" "Did you
wear mourning" Did you show signs
OF great rief2" and other questions of like
character were propounded by Mr.. Shad-
burne, indicating his intention hereafter
to submit testimony combating the idea
that Mrs. James acted as a widow would
have acted if her husband had been living
dead before her. Mr.. Shad burne has
already clearly stated his intention to
prove that Mrs. James is interested in a
conspiracy to obtain possession of DR..
James estate
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23

Looking-glasses were used by Anglo
Saxon women, slung to their girdles.
The same custom obtained in the time of
Elizabeth and James l. They formed the
center of many fans at that period and
later. Before glass was invented horn
was used and metal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-23

WATCHES, Diamonds, Jewelry. st greatly reduced
pricesi building TO be removed. and Third st.