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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
For THE FREE Pass.
A POET SLAVE.

I'm but scribbler strange to fame,
Not three folks know my pseudonym,
But. spite his title and big name,
would not places change with him,
Who now in England reigns supreme,
And writes his poems by the ream.
I'd rather keep the things l write,
And read them to myself alone
As do now, and be tonight
The ''regret" giyer that own,
Than be poet laureate,
And work TO order for State
For am free, l need not touch
NY pen to paper lest / wish,
And really twould not matter much
If should quit the thing and fish;
But he poor devil. poet slave,
Don't own the time he takes TO shave
Imagine, please his sorry plight,
And cease to envy when you hear
The tale he told the other night,
While was paying for the beer
l never dreamed till then how hard
The life led by this royal bard.
1.-The other day so ran his tale,
81 had tooth that wild did ache
And, at the dentists sat all pale,
When news came that Prince Battercake
Had died,-'Please write US something
great
Upon his DEATH boy will wait.
The other night l rashly dined
On kidney stew and sauer-kraut,
And really, sir, the facts / mind
When l assert that for about
Three hours | lay upon the bed,
With pillows neath,-no sir, not head.
SIN that position, sir, swear,
And in the climax of my pain,
l wrote about a happy pair
OF lovers strolling in a lane,-
A messenger had come to bring
An order for that kind of thing.
II took q train on yesterday
To sec friend who'd fallen i'll
As Buys we used to romp and play,
He called me AL / called him Bill -
He was the dearest friend had,
| wanted to be with him bad.
Before I'd gotten half way there,
The train at some way station stopped,
And was vexed enough to swear
When in a telegraph boy popped
Come back at once,-we need you quick
Report tonight for orders VIC.
81 caught train and backward flew,
From station to the palace tore,
The Queen was waiting, peeping through
A half.crack in the outer door
oh, hurry, Austin, haste, forsooth,
Ny grandchild, Jane, has cut a tooth
"That night / wrote till after four,
The Queen had ordered twenty verse,
Her lackey stood outside my door,
And thumped to make the matter worse
1t must be in the press that night
1t got there just before twas light.
Next day thought to see my friend,
But, ere the midday bell had struck,
A telegram announced.his end
Poor Bill, l envy him his luck;
I'd rather sail the river Styx
Than live on in my present fix"
Poor man, looked and saw tear
Course down his cheek, and, with splash
Go dropping in his glass of beer,
He was too moved to eat his hash;
stole away and left him there
In his own gloom and Casey's chair.
There not enough in Englands Bank
To bride me to exchange with him,
am poet of no rank,
Not three folks know my pseudonym
But am free, and he, poor mate,
A poet slave called "ldlTedte."
Shannon Dorc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

The new liquor law Was so rigidly Observ-
ed or enforced in New York City last sun
day that the town was not only pronounced
dry but dusty. AT the big hotels, however,
it is said liquors were dispensed with lunches.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Notice to Lien-Holders.

To all persons holding liens by judgment OF
otherwise on the real estate, or any part
thereof, of John S. Castleman
In pursuance of a decree Of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County, made in q cause therein
pending. to subject the real estate Of the
said John S. Castleman to the satisfaction
of the liens thereon, you are hereby required
to present all claims held by you and each
of you against the said John S. Castleman,
which are liens on his real estate or any
part of it, for adjudication to me, at my Office
in Charles Town, West Virginia, on or before
the 30th day of April, 1896.
CLE0N MOORE, Commissioner.
April g. lS96-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Mr. j. G. Holmes, the 18th Senatorial dis
trict representative of the State Democratic
Executive Committee, furnished Us the NO
tice to Democrats" elsewhere in these col
umns, promulgated by Hon. w. E. Chiffon,
chairman, and Hon. w. A. Ohley, secretary,
of said committee, calling upon delegates to
select delegates to district conventions for
the purpose of electing delegates to the ma
tional convention which will be held in
Chicago July 9TH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
The State of West Virginia.
Jefferson County, to-wit:

At Rules held in the CLERKS Office of the
Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, April,
1896.
EMILY MCDANIEL and j. f. Mcdaniel, her
husband, Plaintiffs.
VS.
SAM'L TUCKER, Rachael Tucker, Eliza Tuck
er, Mile Tucker. Martha Tucker, George
Tucker, Thomas Tucker, Armstead Tucker,
Francis Tucker and Matilda Tucker Defts.
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit is TO obtain partition,
among the plaintiffs and defendants, of the
real estate of the late Samuel Tucker.
It appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendants, Samuel Tucker Rachael
Tucker, Eliza Tucker Martha Tucker, George
Tucker, Thomas Tucker, Armstead Tucker,
Francis Tucker and Matilda Tucker, are non
residents OF the State of West Virginia, they
are hereby required to appear within One
Month after the date of the first publication
of this order. and do what is necessary to pro-
tect their interests in this matter.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Forrest w. Brown, 2. Q.
April g. IS96-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

The Cuban resolutions passed the House
Of Representatives Monday by a vote Of pa
to q. Nine Democrats voted against them
The resolutions are the same as passed by
the Senate a month ago, expressing the
opinion Of Congress that a condition of pub
lie war exists between the government OF
Spain and the government proclaimed and
for some time maintained by force Of arm.
by the people Of Cuba, and that the United
States of America should maintain a strict
neutrality between the contenjiug powers
according to each the rights of beliigerants
in the territory Of the United States, and
that the friendly Offices Of the United States
should be offered By the President to the
Spanish government for the recognition OF
the independence Of Cuba. These resolu-
lions do not require the signature Of the
President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Judge 7. W. Harrison has appointed Mr.
r. F. Byrd, Of Winchester, Examiner OF
Records" for his Judicial Circuit This is
a new Office created by the legislature which
Just adjourned The duties Of the office are
explained BY the title Of the act creating it,
which is "An act 10 provide method ior
the better assessment Of the personal prop
erty under the control of iducisries and the
several courts Of the commonwealth"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

The seat Of Judge Cobb, Democrat, Of
Alabama, is to be taken from him aud given
70 a Populist The Judge will soon know
where he is not "at" To have big major
ity or a little one is dangerous in these
per'lous times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

The New York Tribune says: Japan is
buying her steel rails at the Pennsylvania
mills, finding them cheaper thers than in
England, and Of a better quality. At the
same time our furnaces are shipping pig
iron to the British market, underselling the
home product, to the amazemcnt aud con-
sternatiou of the producer there, who would
have smiled at such prediction few years
ago. The world really moves" That does
not look like the country's industries are
going to the dogs because Of the Wilson bill
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Sometimes the most careful women are
the most careless. Many a woman bundles
herself up to keep OUT sickness-when she
is neglecting the very worst sickness that
can come 20 a woman. She allows slight
disorder to become worse, to slowly sap her
vitality. The little pain and the other
slight indications of trouble seem to her
unimp0rlant. She goes on, with increasing
suffering, until life itself becomes a drag
Nervousness, Sinking spells" digestive dis
tur5auces. and fifty other complications may
arise from the derangomeut of the organs
distinctly feminine over thirty years ago,
the need for a reliable remedy for so called
female complaints" was recognized by DR..
Il Y. Pierce then, as now, chief consulting
physician 20 the Worlds Dispeusary and
lnyalds Hotel. at Buffalo. \. y. He pre-
pared Or Pierce's Favorite Prescription
che most wonderfully effective remedy that
has ever been used for such maladies.
Send n cents In one-cent stamp. and re
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
HOUSE AND LOT
NEAR CHARLES TOWN. WEST VA.

The undersigned Trustee by virtue OF Deed
of Trust from J. NJ White and wife 10 Cleon
Moore, Trustee, dated the first day Of Septem-
Der, 1892, recorded in the county clerks office
of Jefferson county, West Va, in deed book
u, page 4l9, for the benefit of Jefferson Build
ing Association No 10, the undersigned Trus-
tee will offer at public sale in front of the
Courthouse in Charles Town West Va, on
Friday, the gath day Of April, 1896,
the HOUSE AND LOT now occupied by j. NJ.
White on Seventh Avenue, the lot fronting As
feet on Seventh Avenue ard running back l25
feet. The house is a new two-story frame
dwelling containing six rooms in good condi-
ton.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the
Board of Directors Of Jefferson Building As
ISOLATION No. l0.-0ne-third cash; residue in
two equal payments at six and twelve
months, with interest on deferred payments
from day of sale.
CLEON MOORE,
Sale at II o'clock, a. m.
April /, 1896. Trustee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

A commercial traveller, whilst on q spree
with some oil men at Sistersyille, this State,
invested $500 in an oil we'll. When he got
sober he had no recollection Of the trausac-
ton, but missed his money. On the cars a
stranger approached him and told him the
investment had been a success, and that he
had placed s. 500 to his credi, 10 Wheel.
ing bank. He made inquiry at the bank,
found the story Of the stranger true-drew
his money and turned over 5000 of il 90
his wife. For fear this may turn out 20 be
an April LIST joke, it behooves any man who
would make money quick to beware, and
not get tight to make an investment lie
might thereby loose his money
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

APittsburg telegram says Col. G. o. Scull,
general passenger agent of the b. * D. r.
r. is Of the opinion that the B. & o. will
soon be out Of the hands Of the receivers, as
the condition Of the business of the road in
dicates such prosperity that it will shortly
be released.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

A court Of arbitration-an international
body designed as a substitute for the bloody
arbitramento Of war-isproposed By Cardinals
Gibbons. Logue and Vaughu-representa-
tives Of the Prince Of Peace aud Of the
Catholic Church in America, England aud
Ireland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Ex-President Harrison and Mrs. Mary
Scott Dimmick, his first wife's niece, were
married in st. Thomas Protestant Episco-
pal Church, in New York City, on Easter
Monday afternoon. Only thirty guests were
invited. His son Russell, and his daughter,
Mrs. Mckee, were conspicuous 10y their alb
sence. Senator and Mrs. Elkins were pres
ent The bride received many costly and
handsome gifts, the principal present being
that from the groom-a necklace of seven
rows Of pearls ffty-6ve inches long, with
diamond clasps. The ex President Is 6S
years old the bride about 40. Her first
husband lived only three months after mar
riage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

The President has signed the act repeal
ing the statute that prohibited the appoint
ment to the army or navy Of those who held
L. s. Commissions before taking part with
the Confederates. Few, if any, will be ben
Gifted. The age limit excludes them. But
al the same, the repeal Of the Prohibitory
statute was right
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
.tesU advertisements.
Wanted.

Young ladies and gentlemen who are about
to take a civil service examination or seek any
employment in the larger cities, address with
stamp,
YOUNG PEOPLES BUREAU OF IN.
FORMATION, Baltimore, Nd.
ADril 8 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting Of Stockholders the
Bank of Charles Town viii be held on Mon
day, April 9th, 1896. at IL O'Clock A. VI.
GEO A. P0RTERFIELD,
March IS, 1896. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Major Andrew Hunter Johnson, chief en-
yiaeer of maintenance of way of the Bslti.
more and Ohio, has handed in his resigna-
ton to take effect in July. No one will be
appointed to succeed him. The work Of
this branch Of the service will be consolida-
ted with the engineering department, under
Chief Engineer William T. Manning. For
about sixteen years Major johnson has been
connected with the Baltimore and Ohio. lie
was injured in an accident on the Ohio
River Railroad about five years ago, and
since that time has suffered considerable in
convenience from bis injuries He intends
90 remove 20 his home near Manassas, where
he has large farm Major johnson is six
ty years Old. He was chief engineer of con
struction of the old Manassas Railroad, and
was division engineer of the B. & o. 5 main
tenance Of way department before becoming
its head. Major johnson is a native Of AL
exandria, and a relative of the late Hon
Andrew Hunter, of this town. During the
war he was a Major Commissary, and a
most efficient officer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Statesmen Wanted

To sell NON-NICOTINE MIDGET CIGARS.
Samples free. Salary OF Commission. Good
side line. Address, lands & CO.,
Feb. 90 1895. Shippensburg, Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

At meeting of the town council Monday
night the resignation of Mr.. J. Frank We'll
Ter, councilman from the second ward, was
rendered and accepted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Executors Notice.

The undersigned having duly qualified as
Executor Of Miles Sanders, deceased, hereby
gives notice to all persons indebted to the es-
tate Of the said Miles Sanders to make prompt
payment to the undersigned and those hay
ing accounts against the same must present
them properly authenticated for settlement.
JESSE SANDERS,
April I, 1861. Executor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
New Cuffs at Hirschman's.
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as 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 Weirick Building. on east side OF
Charles street between Washington and Lib
erty streets.
March II, 1s9G-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
The State of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, to-wit

AT Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, April,
1896.
VERNON S. WELLER, Plaintiff
vs..
ANNIE NJ. WELLER Defendant.
OBJECT or SUIT.
The object of this suit is to obtain for the
plaintiff. Vernon S. Weller, from the defend
ant Annie NJ. Weller, a divorce from the bonds
of matrimony.
happening on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendant. Annie NJ Weller, is a nom
resident Of the State of West Virginia, she is
hereby required to appear within One Month
after the date of the first publication of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect her
interest in this matter.
JNO. NJ DANIEL,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
Cleon Moore, P. Q.
April s, 1S96-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Taken under medical direction, in con-
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

The anti-lottery law would hardly inter
pose an objection to Chauncey Black and
Chauncey Depew cOntesting for the Presi-
dency.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Rev. G. C. wainwright immersed eleven
persons in the town run last Sunday after
noon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

The engagement Of Gertrude Vanderbilt
aud Harry Payne Whitney is now admitted
by all their friends and denied by none of
the family It only awaits the formality of
an announcement As Mss Vanderbilt is
the daughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt and
therefore, prospective heiress to one-fourth
of about SlOO,OOO,OOO, and as Harry Payne
Whitney is the only son ofex Secretary Will
liam @. Whitney aud prospective heir to
one half Of the Payne Whitney millions,
this engagement causes 8 stir.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Spring Millinery Opening days at Burns
& shugert's Thursday and Friday, 18th and
18th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

so you were thrown out" remarked the
ash barrel. That's what you get for being
crooked"
"My crookedness is not my fault, said
the nail. Il was driven to it by woman"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Postmaster General VIM. L. Wilson was
a guest at the opening, on Saturday, of the
Hotel Chamberin" at Fortress Monroe
Col. Tom Ochiltree, who was present says
it is the greatest hotel in the world.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
have on hand in fine condition,
SPECIAL AMMOEIATED BONE RhVs'
PHATE,
DISSOLVED SOUTH CAROLINA
KANT, FINELY GROUND HIGH GRADE
TANKAGE, BEST BLUE WINDSOR
PLASTER.
Factory on N. e. w. X. X. at head Oh Easts
Avenue. few sacks Of each kept az l. =
Lippitts Roselle Mill, and at my place %
South George Street. .,,-r
April 1, 1896. DE-. w. +. LIPFIll'
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.
Dwelling House for Sale

A Comfortable and Commodious D cct.,Iss
House located on Congress street, Ons .si.
Town, for sale 1t contains ten rooms an1 n IL
lar good spring water in house, and e,:se'T ~ -
ward and choice fruit bearing trees. foi PN'
ticulars apply to ,r. corrDERs.
July "A, 1ss2-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

We are headquarters on children's suits Try
US and you will always deal at Hirschman's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
New Collars at Hirschman's.
VALUABLE
MILL PROPERTY
AND
DWELLING HOUSE
FOR SALE.

By virtue Of deed Of trust executed TO the
u Undersigned, w. II. Travers, as trustee dated
the 9th day Of March, 1894, by Thomas G..
Cockrll, which said deed is recorded in the
clerks Office of the county court of Jefferson
county, West Va, in deed book No. 20, page
407, the undersigned as said trustee, will sell
at public sale before the courthouse at Charles
Town, county aforesaid on
Wednesday, goth day of April, 1896,
at the hour of y m. of that day, all that piece
or parcel Of land situated near the town OF
Halltown in the said county consisting of
g 3-S Acres,
known as the Mill Property Of Craven Trus-
sell, late deceased. The said property is i'm
proved by a FINE MILL, in good condition.
and DWELLING HOUSE.
TERMS OF SALE-0ne-third cash on day
of sale, the residue in two equal annual pay
m ents, with interest on the deferred payments
from the day Of sale, to be evidenced by the
bonds or notes Of the purchaser and secured
by deed of trust on the premises.
w. II. TRAVERS,
April l, 1866. Trustee.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-01-10
Notice.

J. Belcove, the jeweler. who has
beer located at the Briggs House for
the past six-months. has opened a
jewelry store next door to the Ormsby
House. He invites the public TO call
and inspect a new line of jewelry and
watches that he will offer at reason
able prices. Special prices for the
Holidays. All repairing and goods
guarant,e ed. d21
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-01-10
Notice Of Dissolution of Pa. tner-
ship.

The co-partnership heretofore existing
under the firm name and style of kersey
& Yerington and doing and transacting a
general insurance business, life, fire and
accident, in Carson City, Crmsby County,
Nevada, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent, J. d. Kersey retiring
from said firm and Hume Ierington
assuming full charge and CONTROL of the
business. All persons who are indebted to
the said firm are requested to make pay
ment to Mr.. Hume Yerington immed-
lately, he assuming all Indebtedness of
said firm and authorized to collect all
moneys due to said firm.
J. ID. kERSEY,
HUME IERINGTON.
naoo g.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-01-10
Carpets and Furniture.

Downey is now selling all kinds Of
carpets at San Francisco prices freight
added. You cant call for anything
in his line, carpets, furniture or brio
a brac that he can't furnish at hard
time rates.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-10

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