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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

Miss Martha L. Gilbert, besides ac-
cepting a few more pupils desiring pri-
vate lessons in French, will form a
class for instruction in that language.
Those who wish to Join the class are
invited to meet Miss Gilbert on any
day this week, at her residence. 1913
Third street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

The o. r. and y. Co.'S dock has re-
Gently been provided with extra appa-
ratus for use in the emergency Of fire.
At either end Of the dock isstatloned
a hand cart reeled with hose which can
be quickly transported to the desired
location and brought into play at short
notice.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

C. B. Smith makes the only genuine
French boss candy in the city. Try it.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

Much favorable comment has been
heard at the Republican headquarters
and about town on the B~erthrong cam
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-26

B.. F. Allen and family returned yes
terday from their outing al Elk Creek.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-24
MONEY AND FINANCE.
Books Treating on These Subjects Found
In the Butte Free Library.


The following is a list Of books on
Money and Finance contained in the
Butte Free Public Library:
Adams, II. C.-Public Debts.
Adams, IL. C.-Taxation IN the United
States, 17S9-1S16; in Johns Hopkins
University. studies. cd series.)
American Economic Association Pub
locations, vol. Z. Contents. Silver
situation in the United States by F.
w. Taussig; Shifting and Incidents
of Taxation, by L. II. A. Seligman;
Sinking Funds, by +. A. Ross, etc.
Andrews, r. ban Honest Dollar. On
Publication OF American Economic
Association. vol. ~
Andrews, +. B.-Wealth and Moral
Law.
Bacon. H.-Basis of Security for Ma
tional Bank Notes. Qn Annals of
American Academy OF Polytechnics
and Social Science. vol. 81
Bagehot, Wa.-Lombard Street.
Bagehot. Wa.-Universal Money. A:
international Coinage)
Barrows, II. D.-International Bimetal-
lism.
Biissard, w.-Ethics OF Usury and In
terest.
Blunden. c.. H.-Local Taxation and
Finance.
Bohn-Bawerk. f. V.-Capital and In
terest: Critical History Of Econom-
&c Theory.
Bolles. Alb. S.-Financial History OF
the United States, 1774-1SS5. 3 vols.
Bolles. Alb. S.-National Bank Act and
Its Judicial Meaning.
Bourne. i. G.-History OF the Surplus
Revenue OF 1887.
Browne. f. F.-The Silver Dollar a
business Mans View
Burke, w. E.-Federal Finances.
california Reports Of Bank Commits
sioners. IsS1-1S93. On appendices TO
Journals Of California assembly,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-24
Silver. Un Census Report, 1880, vol.

Silver. In Census Report. 1880, vol.
10. (Reference).
Woodford. A. Bon the Use of Silver
as Money in the u. S. lin Annals of
Amer. Acad. of Pol. and Soc. Sci,
vol A.
Worlds Congress Of Bankers and FL
nanciers. ed. by l.. j. Gage.
worthington, S.-Politics and Prop
erty.
Worthington, T. K.-Historical Sketch
of the Finances of Pennsylvania
Qn Publications of Amer. Econ.
Assn, vol. %
The list of articles in the various
books can be largely increased by re-
ferring to Poole's Index of Periodicals,
and the A s. A. Index of General Lit
erature in the reference department of
the library.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-24
Ladies' Appreciate.

A good remedy. and there Is not any
thing on the market that equals
French Tansy Tablets for the relief and
cure of painful or irregular menses.
These tablets remove all distractions.
no matter what the cause. Manufae-
tured by A. Augendre. Paris. France.
and for sale only by d. NJ. Newbro
Drug Co., Butte, Mont, sole agents.
Price. 81 per box: sent by mail securely
sealed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-24
The CHEAPEST RANCH

on earth. Owing TO my inability TO sue
cessfully conduct my store and ranch at
the same time. / have concluded to Of
fer my ranch for sale at a great sacri-
fee Ii is located five miles east of Ana
aconda and one mile north of Warm
Springs, contains $50 acres under fence.
water rights. residence and sufficient
outbuildings. / will sell with implements
for 81. 900: $500 cash. balance on time. 1t
is Just the place for the dairy business.
good markets being near at hand The
price asked is a tribe less than - per acre
and less than i paid for II. Title unques-
tionable. Apply or address Peter Lansing.
Deer Lodge. Mont
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-24
-PRIVATE DISPENSARY-
No. l6 N. Main ST.. Butte
DR.. w. TODD
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Diseases of the Genito- Urinary Organs,
Skin end Blood. Syphilis and VenereAi
Diseases In every form, Private. Nervous.
Chronic. Surgical and Special diseases of
Men and Women, Nervousness, Weak
nesses and Indiscretions of Young. Mid
dle-aged and Prematurely old Men. sue
cessfully treated by the most reliable.
modern and scietihc methods. Rupture.
Structure. Piles. Tumors. Eye. Ear. Nose.
Throat, Chest. DIR. Todd. in addition to
Diplomas. possesses certificates from five
State Medical Boards and is registered in
five other states Thirty years in active
service. Established in 1sSS. Butte
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-24
COurtenay, Case & GraveIle Co.
Easter CapeS and Easter Dress Goods
We are ready the Thoughts Fashion World

SOME NEW AND sEAsoNABLE AR
TIcLEs ARE QUOTED HERE AT sPE-
CIAL PRICES.
New Capes to suit all purchasers.
Prices low. Think of getting one for s1.5O,
$3.50 $3.50 or IS.
Jackets.
We have a lot Of about 100 Jackets
bought at low figures which we offer at
SO. so and IS. These are worth just double
the price asked.
Skirts.
Separate Skirts in Mohair. Serge and
Silk, nicely made; prices, $3.50 to $25.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
Ir. Rouss Beconling BIind.

81 will give 81 ,O0O,OO to any man who
will restore to me my eyesight. will walk
out of the store and hand him the keys"
So said Charles Broadway Rouss, million
aire, to a reporter in the office OF his ten
story granite building, at No. 55l Broadway
yesterday.
81 can't see whether am speaking to a
man or woman" Mr. Rouss went on, but
that is what would do-aye cheerfully."
Mr.. Rouss's eyes have been failing for
some time, and day by day it is with greater
difficulty that he can distinguish objects.
Yesterday he declared they had almost to-
tally failed him.
"The only things visible to me, )" he said,
"are those huge pillars. | can just discern
the hazy outlines of two" pointing to the
supports Immediately before him. Il am
not in total darkness yet, as l still see light
mist. But my doctors say that in short
time all will be night" He smiled as he
spoke, not sadly, but cheerfully. He was
paying the penalty of twenty years of over
work and be had no complaint to make.
"Having accomplished the object of your
life, asked the reporter, would you, if it
were possible, give up all and return to the
days when you were poor ?"
eyes" came the answer without hesita-
tation. with faculties unimpaired | would
walk out of this store in my shirt"
"Could you again, starting to day, build
up fortune of $4,000, 0O0?"
81 could by the same application. 1t is
as easy to-day to make fortune as it was
in my time. It's all ideas and persistence. "
Mr.. Rouss was asked what he had to hope
from the future Would he live after
death?
Nobody knows. But. yes, | believe it.
have lived in the past. have been bed
bug. have been everything. shall also
live in the future. shall never die. But"
- and here his face became deeply re-
Elective, what good will it do me if don't
remember who | was before"
The man who made 100000 because
he believed he could was asked whom he
considered the greatest man in the United
States.
"Grover Cleveland. Because he is strong,
conservative, reliable, the greatest all.round
man. Bob Ingersoll comes next. He is a
dear friend. often call on him. It's such
a pleasure to be with him. He has heart
as tender as a child and is ever original. ~
Ne,c York Correspondent Of the Baltimore
| Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
Reduced Rates to Washington ria Il. q
o. X. X.

Washington is beyond a doubt the most
attractive city in this country, and is de-
clared by many to be the most beautiful
city in the world The beginning of new
Congress and recent political events will add
additional interest and make visit at this
time particularly enjoyable.
The excursions inaugurated by the B. &
o. R. R. make it possible for every one, how
ever limited the pocketbook, to spend short
time at the National Capital The third
excursion of the series, via this popular
line, is announced for Thursday, March 10.
Pleasant side trips have also been arranged
to points Of interest in and about the Capital
We give below list OF stations showing
the time of trains aud rates of fare
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Italy's army in Abysinnia, Africa, met
with a disastrous defeat week or so ago
an army of 900 attacking one of 100000
was nearly annihilated. 1t has caused
great excitement, almost a revolution in
Italy and mob violence has been of daily
occurrence in almost every city, town and
hamlet in the kingdom. A new cabinet has
been formed with Rudini as premier and the
veteran General Ricotti as minister Of war.
There is hostility in Italy to further HOSTILE
ties in Africa. 10 the late battle. besides
the loss of nearly ten thousand men, it is
reported other losses were as follows; 1,OC0,-
600 cartridges, 5000 rounds Of ammunition
for the artillery, 5000 head of cattle and
mules, 10000 rifles aud the money chest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Mr.. B. :. Pendleton showed US an inter-
esting relic of the civil war the other day.
1t was The jacket of Confederate gray that
he wore when he surrendered with Lees
army at Appomattox in 1868, the only por-
ton of has uniform that he kept The jack
ct j. well preserved, having been packed
away for thirty years. 1t Is tight fit for
Mr. Pendleton now, which suggested the
theory that he must have been mighty thin
in war times -Skepherdsto,cn Register. He
had time to grow. He was in the thick of
many hard fought battle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
.Ne,U .qdrertisenleMts.
Executors Notice.

Having qualified rs Executor of the late
VIM. +. Weirick, all persons having claims
against the estate are notified to present their
claims, properly authenticated for settlement,
and all persons indebted to the estate are no.
titled that prompt settlement will be required.
ROBT. J. WEIRICK,
Executor of VIM. f. Weirick.
Office in Weirck Building on east side of
Charles street between Washington and Lib
erty streets.
March If 1Sg6-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

At an election in Geneva county, Ala
bama. a few days ago, for delegates to the
State Democratic Convention, the contest
was between sound currency and free silver
coinage men. The result in every precinct
was in favor of sound currency by 10 to J..
The silverites had proclaimed the silver
sentiment a predominant there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11


THE FREE Press now comes t0 the front and
saws John g. Calhoun was vile. We presume
that John Randolph of Roanoke. comes uu-
der the same ban.-tfr0cr'c, Nr-' H.
Even some persons of average intelligence
and common sense, not having seen The
FREy PRrss and assuming I'VE were about
10 say presumingl that the editor of the
Advocate is fair and veracious, might be
misled By the above paragraph. The edi-
tor Of the Advocate is easily convicted out
Of his own mouth Of uufairness and perver-
sion. Below is what was said with reference
to Mr.. Calhoun in the order of publication
The little "buggy" papers who dilated so exc
tensiyely on the "yile brutality of IlmaE,
forgot that there was a record, and that John
C. Calhoun, the great statesman, was viler than
Tillman.-A3rocG'c Fl5.2S
Because one man is vile. OF a dozen, or an
indefinite number-for such. unfortunately
is a fact. and we have 10 boz p0esy that "man
only. is vile '-is no justification Of anOther.s
brutality OF vulgarity. We regret that our
neighbor has found 10 convenient Co tear open
the grave of South Cardinals Incompatible
statesman by way Of apology for a in his
opinion latter day Palmetto State saint
Free Press. MUci ih.
Thus it will be seen that the Advocate
asserted that Calhoun was viler than Till
man" Reputable authority, after remark
ing upon Calhoun's great abilities as law
yer aud statesman, says, also, "In private
life he was blameless." To response TO the
Advocates slur upon newspapers, other than
the big metropolitan issues, that advocate a
dollar with a purchasing aud paying power
Of one hundred cents the world over, as
'Httle buggy papers" there is this to be
said That The FREE FRESs is not we
hicle" Of whiting transformation and wan
ton peryersion Of the utterances Of its con-
temporsries-nor a refuge Of lies,
We challenge the editor Of the Advocate
to stand by the record and give to its read
ers what Il. said about Calhoun in its issue
Of February 2Sth, and what THE FREE
PRESS said March 4th. lie can then COM
ment freely and withOu. complaint from US.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
NelCsy Notes.


Mr.. Joseph Rattenberg and Miss Annie
Goldblat, both of Berkeley county, were
married Sunday.
Hon. John H. Reagan. of Texas, is the
only surviving member of President Jeffer-
son Davis's cabinet
Hon. VIM. l. Wilson has accepted the
invitation of the Vanderbilt University to
deliver the commencement address.
II. II. Holmes, the murderer of Pietzel at
Philadelphia, and alleged murderer of TWEEN
ty-one Others, is to be hanged May 9TH.
France boasts of a navy of 4OS ships OF
29O, 900 tons and GIL, 900 horse power, and
eighty others in process OF construction.
From custom house records it is learned
that 239 SO cases champagne were import
ed into the United States for the year 1895
Mrs. Margaret Sigler, wife of VIM Sigler,
formerly of Berkeley county, died on Feb
ruary IS, at Colorado Springs, Colo, aged
y years.
The West Virginia University students
are compelled to attend chapel services
The penalty for absence three times without
good excuse is expulsion.
Mr.. F. B. A. Morrow died at his home,
near Martinsburg last Friday aged seven.
ty-two years. Mr.. Morrow was an uncle OF
the editor of the Advocate.
Mrs. Eliza J. Entler, widow of the late
Henry S. Entler died at her home in Mar
tinsburg on Sundsy-aged II years. Five
children survive her. She was sister OF
Mr.. VIM. HINES, of this town.
At Woodlawn Cecil county, Maryland
last week seventeen cases of malignant diph-
liberia are reported, and physicians are of
the opinion that they originated from a cat
affected with the deadly disease.
Mrs. Sarah Weaver died at her home in
Martinsburg on Saturday after a long i'll
ness, aged about seventy.two years. She
was the wife of Mr.. Abraham Weaver, who
with three children, survives her.
Judge D. B. Lucas will deliver an addres;
on the financial question of the day before
the Bimetalic Club of Kauawha county, in
the courthouse at Charleston, on Thursday
night at p m, March 10th, 1896.
The courthouse of Wayne county thi:
State. was burned at about noon last Friday
The building was erected two years ago at 8
cost Of $4,000. The Jail and other building
situated near were slightly damaged, AL
the records were saved. The buildings were
not insured
Rev. DR.. G. P. Eggleston, colored, who
has been declared elected as a school COM
missioner Of Baltimore, says he is in favor
of mixed schools. During the late election
Republicans and reform Democrats protest
ed that the negroes of Baltimore were OPP
posed to mixed schools.
Martinsburg is enjoying a building boom
of an unusual degree of magnitude. From
two to three hundred buildings have lately
been completed or are now in the course o.
erection, including many fine residences and
business houses. This and the building o.
the new factories have made great demand
for mechanical labor, and artisans living
there have had steady and profitable en-
Dlovment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

The remodeling of the old St Clair Hotel
building has been nearly completed and the
structure has been called the Hotel Berke
ley" 1t is one of the largest and best
equipped hotels in the State, and will be
conducted by Mr. VIM. Rutledge,-a prince
among landlords.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
Notice.

To the creditors of Aylett Miller, deceased:
Having before me for settlement the account
of B. d. Gibson, adm. d. b. n. of Aylett Miller,
notice is hereby given TO the creditors of Ay-
lett Miller, deceased to present their claims
against the said Aylett Miller for proof to the
undersigned, at his Office in Charles Town
West Virginia on or before the Goth day OF
March. 1896.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1896.
CLEON MOORE,
Feb. u l696-6t. Com'r Of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

The Republicans Of Martinsburg have
organized a campaign club, and call it the
abraham Lincoln Club" They were not
taking any chances on misdt name. Lin
coin will do, whether the nominee be Elkins'
Mckinley, Reed or Allison. But MeAin-
ley Club would be unsuited to a Reed cam
naign and rice rsrsg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Last week No. wheat was quoted IN Bal
timore at "a cents per bushel, aud dealers
here were paying the same. Our opinion
is that supply and demaud" has something
10 do with the advance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
Announcements.
County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce w. f. AL
EXANDER as a candidate for Clerkship OF
the County Court of Jefferson County-subject
to the action Of the Democratic Primary Elec-
ton.
March 4, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
The Ne,r Hotel Berkeley, MarttnsbWr0
Vest Virginia.

This splendid new home Of the public is
open for the reception of guests. Formerly
the old St. Clair. the property has come into
the possession Of one of the leading banking
institutions of Martinsburg, and since the
Summer Of '95 no expense has been spared
to make it one Of the most complete aud
conveniently arranged hotels in this section
of country. After plans drawn by Mr.
Henry Brauns, the noted architect of Balti-
more, Nd, the entire lower part Of the house
has been remodeled, aud from the roof to
the cellars there is not square inch OF sur
face which has not had the attention of the
painter and the decorator With the ex-
ception of the banking room the entire
building is now used by the hotel. What
we're formerly store rooms is now spacious
and beautiful lobby with broad marble
paved corridor communicating with sample
room. bar, barber shop, hot and cold baths,
lavatory and water closets The lobby, forty
feet square. with lofty ceiling, beautiful
arches and marble floor is not surpassed by
many hotels in much larger cities. The
main staircase comes down from the upper
floors in the lobby, and it is but q half dozen
steps 40 from the lobby into the dining room,
a bright and cheerful apartment fifty-fOur
feet i'm length and with a breadth OF thirty
four feet Passing up the main staircase,
the stranger is impressed by the great width
of the corridors. Large sunny parlors over
looking the Public Square are found near
the first landing, and nearby coy writing
room for those preferring the quiet to the
noise of the more public lobby. There are
ffv-six chambers on the two sleeping floors
an comfortable and inviting rooms many
of them especially so. There are no inside
rooms or low ceilings As all rooms have
outside windows and transoms over doors,
The house can be made cool as possible in
summer and we'll ventilated in the colder
seasons. Ladies toilet and hot and cold
baths are located in a convenient position
on the second aoor. Gentemen's closets
also on each floor. Heated throughout by
steam, lighted by electricity and gas cleo
trio bells in every room, newly furnished
with everything TO please the eye and add
To- the comfort Of the guests, the travelling
public will find in Hotel Berkeley all that
can be desired. The table will be main
tanned st a high standard of excellence and
the management and care of the house will
be of such character that it will need no
further advertising TIE proprietor, Mr..
VIM. Rutledge, an old hotel man of Is years
experience, 20 years in Martinsburg, from
1877 20 1894 at the Continental Hotel, will
have charge, assisted by Mr.. James J. Met
calf, for many years commercial traveller
and knowing the wants of the trade, both
gentlemen well known to the travelling pub
lie. At the same rates that have heretofore
prevailed in Martinsburg, there are few no
tells that equal the Berkeley for satisfactory
service at a moderate cost
Mr. Ruuedge's old patrons, and the tray
cling public generally, are cordially invited
TO make Hotel Berkeley their stopping place
when ia harrisburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
DEED.

At Hendersonville, North Carolina, March
9th, 1896 MARIE LOUISE, daughter OF
Charles L. and Marie Louise Dawson, in the
second year of her age
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
MIR REED.

March 8, 1896 at the home of Rev. James H.
Wolff the officiating minister, in Charles
Town. Mr.. HARRY II. BENNER and Miss
ANNIE Y. LESLIE. both of this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

cred his body.
"Iwas in a hor-
rible fix" he
says, "and the
more tire at
nent / receiv-
ed, the worse l
seemed to get.
A New York
specialist said
he could cure
me, but his
treatment did
me no good
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Those who have to wear a truss viii find
the American Silver Truss the most CON-
Portable lss on the market For sale by
Brow . Iood, sole agents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
Assessor.

We are authorized to announce d. G. DON
NELLY as a candidate for Assessor for the
First District-subject to Democratic Primary.
March II. 1895.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
Notice to Housekeepers.

The undersigned gives notice to the citizens
in this vicinity that he will RENOVATE
FEATHER BEDS, holsters AND Pill
LOWS Hair and Shuck Mattresses renovated
and made over Hair Clearly washed before
reupholstered 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 in chairs,
finished up with bordering around the seats.
have had experience in this business for the
last twenty-three years. / can do all l adver-
tise to do. Country produce taken FOR work.
All work done very cheap. Place of business,
two doors west of Baptist Church, East Con-
gress street, Charles Town, w. Va.
THOMAS G. RUST.
March II, 1S96-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

II asked thequeston Have you got a stom-
ach 30 would be safe, on general principles,
20 answer Yes" But. If you are sure of it
that Is. If YOU ever feel any distress after eat
Ing or any pains of whatever description In
The region of the stomach. You have got some
thing more than an ordinary stomach in
other words YOU have got a diseased stomach
The stomach is a powerful muscle and the
proper remedy for a tired muscle is rest. Try
the Shaker Digestive Cordial. for this product
not only contains digested food. which will
n0urish the system without any work on the
part of the diseased organs, but it aids the di-
gestiOn Of other foods rs Well You can test
les value i'm your case for the trifling sum of
10 cents. Sample bottles at this price are car
ried by all druggists.