davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-04
RACKACHE.

4 Very Significant Indication Of Organic
Derangement.
The back, "thc handspring of wo-
mans organism" quickly calls attcn-
ton to trouble by aching. 1t tells
with other symptoms, such us nervous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-04
National League standi nc.

W., Per
putsbur. Won. Lost. Played. Cent.
Boston II SIS
..''' Y GO,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-04
kENT"S HILL.
G. c. /.

---@ Gould out. missed third strike, first
base covered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-04
AT NEW BEDFORD.
New England League Standing.

Won, Lost. Played. Cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-04

Fall River ....... 0 1 0 0 o.
Portland ......... 0 0 0 0 . %
IIits-Fall River. .: Portland, II. Errors
-Fall River. 2; Portland. 9. I<lobcdanz
and Rupert; Wood and Donavan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Letter from Mississippi.

Friend Billy: Enclosed find poem, the
production of Luther Manship, friend Of
mine, who is member of the Mississippi
Legislature now in session, and who Is doing
his best to secure an appropriation for
Soldiers Home in the State. Read it and
if you like it sufficiently well to give it a
place in the odd Family Journal send me
an extra copy Of the paper. In the last is
sue of THE FREE Press | read piece con-
corning the sad fate OF our friend and COM
rade c. B. Rouss IT'S sad, indeed, TO know
that he will soon be in darkness for the re.
mainder of his life, Poor Charles | feel
sorry indeed for him, aud such a benefac-
tor, too My heart goes out in sympathy for
him He is totally ignorant of the fact that
there is member Of the old 10Th Va. Reg
of Cavalry sojaurniug down here in Miss.
who feels so sad over his condition. lie
was first class soldier-atways Charley
on the spot" | sometimes feel that would
like to write him friendly letter, and ten
der him my sympathy. But his vision Is
so much impaired and, besides: have no
idea he would remember me now
We are having some real cold weather for
spring | fear the fruit aud early gardens
will suffer TO night have several hundred
pear trees in full bloom, and ! have been
making tug caicHiations ON my pear crop 10
help me out on Sc. cotton next fall. But
you know there is nothing certain bnl death
aud taxes
WIKI kindest regards for yourself and
family and continued success loo iHE PRESS
am yours. truly,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Tsirainia free 2tess.
Politics.

Postmaster General Wilson lectured IN
Memorial Chapel at Wesleyan College, Mid
dletown, Connecticut. Saturday night on
''Poitics as Duty" before large audi
ence. President Raymond presided. The
Postmaster. General was received by an ova-
ton by the students. He said:
Politics on its long journey from Greek
city to the government on this continental
republic has taken so many changes that 1t
is unnecessary to define it. Politics is in
teligent citizenship, The great danger to-
day is that the government is easy. Reason
and history warn that This is a mistake
Hitherto no free republic has lived long and
America is the first sample of long lived
republic because no other nation has had such
an Inheritance To-day we encounter great
er dangers than slavery or State rights
The economic and financial questions call
for as much heroism as was displayed by
our forefathers on the battle field. Our
present system of finance is a patch work.
This question must be solved by laws oil
equal justice or we shall lose credit and be
punished for the violation of national rights.
Two classes are called to take action, the
educated man and the business man. Du-
ties Of citizenship require as much heroism
as is called for in a war with foreign nations.
We must work out system'of taxation that
will be just to ALL Our danger in time OF
depression lies in following quack polili
clans, instead of men with sound judgment.
College men, educated men and business
men must come to the front They cannot
afford to stand idly by"
Mr.. Wilson closed in a brilliant perora-
ton, appealing to Connecticut students to
fight the good fight for the greatest liberty
of all mankind and the reputation of the
best country in the world.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Timothy" writing to the Shepherdstown
independent. in a reminiscent mood tells an
incident of his ministry year, ago in that
town aud vicinity, a. follows: II had close
csll from being drowned during my stay at
Shepberdstowu. A very extensive revival
Of religion had occurred at Rocky Marsh.
The place Of worship was a small log school
house, few rods from where the present
church Marvin Chapel now stands. The
religious awakening vas general, resulting
in large number of CONVERSIONS Some of
the converts living in the neighborhood of
Southwood's Spring, wished to be immersed.
| was visiting ihrregboqis on John aud
went to the spring to water him and see if
it would do for the baplismal ceremony. 1t
was very clear and thought saw the bot
tom and rode in, when my horse began to
rear and plunge Fortunately | guided
him right across and got out. got good
duckng and the shock produced severe
cramp. | was able to mount my faithful
steed fastened to Mrs Butler, went to bed
and was all right in day or so. You may
depend was mighty shy Of that boitOmleSs
spring after that and the parties never said
baptize to me. Mrs. Wiltshire, a sister Of
Mrs Butler and mother of Mr.. George
Wiltshire, who was staunch Baptist, used
to twit me pleasantly, telling me | was bap-
tiled by John the Baptist, referring to ny
horse"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Letter from TerGs.

ST. ANDREWS REcroRY, March IS, 90.
lIy Dcqr Nr. Gallaher. l am carrying out
an intention formed many limes-that Of
writing o tell you how we always enjoy
THE FREE Press. 1t is always interesting,
and spicy, and keeps so well up with the
times that one can always depend on it. !
have changed my parish for warmer eli
mate and while am hearing through let
tiers of snow storms and ice, AN looking ont
upon Towering peach and pear trees, and
early roses. Mareschal Mel and tea roses
are, many of them, in bloom. / know edi-
tors do not like to be bored with long letters
so finish up this. \.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
REANfER,s
REAMER'S
HOWARD HOUSE
Howard and Baltimore Streets,
Baltimore, Nd.

To my old Patrons and the Travelling Public
Having had a very liberal share Of the pub
lie patronage during the past five years l iei
encouraged TO release the Howard House lol
q term Of years and have at great expense
reflrnished and reftted the hotel from top 70
bottom
Am better prepared than ever lo acconiiho
date me public. Nv aim will ba TO give first
class accommodations al g. 00 per day. COun-
try Merchants and Commercial Travellers Will
ind NJ the most centrally located hotel IN the
city, Respectfully,
JAMES REAMER,
Ian 1870 Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

The West End is right sin 10 with line of
new and fresh goods for sale oy w. = Mer-
chant
Pare mountain buckwheat -FOUR in bulk, Sc.
per pound.
Rolan mountain buckwheat. scli-ye2- ted,
ready for immediate use, I'M io. and TO.
packages. Full directions ON each package
i2c. and l5c. per package.
Cape Cod erlnberries l2lc. per %.
Pickles-Heinz's Keystone Brand, sweet and
sour, in bulk, Zoe. per dOz., i'm bottles loo each
Gloves. gloves. gloves Just the kind for
che farmer Will not harden aivsys soft, and
at prices % suit the times. Call and se1 Gle
hre-proOf gloves, SIPS per pair, the KIND Tor
Gremen, enginemen and those working about
machinery
I have now some fine mince meat which
offer at lQc. per To.
seediess raisins l2l per TO-; cleaned currants
&c. per To.
Elastic starch, Zoe, per package alaoaster
starch, DC. per package
Navy beans and lima beans crop of 1875 Zoe
per at. OF 8 qt, for 2'c.
New almonds, 6ne quality at l5c. per Do.
Call 10 see the new safety oil can, capacity >
cal. Warranted % il a lamp without rum
ming Sc over Tall or low lamps, 10 Is impoSsi-
bic 10 overflow them. 10 is handy and con-
yenient. Price 500.
The "BOwser" washboard, something new.
25c. each.
Home made apple butter zoe. per gallon
Give me a call. Respectfully,
Nov. 90 1895. W. 5. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

When Baby was sick, we Cave her C'storia-
When she was Child, she c-i,d f1r Cas.oria.
When she became Nisa, she chung to clstoria.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Wheat Bought.

lam prepared to clean wheat al my Eleya-
tor in this place. and viii receive WHEAT IN
THE ROUGH OR CLEANED.
I will receive cleaned wheat az all depOts In
the county.
viii be glad 70 make an offer for any Grain,
Hay OF Seeds Won NAV have 90 sell.
B. C. WASHINGTON, Agt.
July IS, 1898
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Thirty thousand barrels of whiskey were
destroyed by fire at Louisville, Kentucky
on Saturday. The total loss estimated at
S425, GOO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Wanted.

Wanted in exchange for Lumber 20, 600 feet
of OAK. 10000 feet Of WALNUT and 500 bbls
of CORN.
Dec. :, 1892 W F. & T. P. LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
For Sale.

Window-sashes, blinds, doors etc, Of the
old Methodist Church. Apply at this office.
June Z, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
WhitewaShing.

The NJ lersigned Will DO whitewashing upon
reasona terms and DO itwell. Address
WM II. BRENT,
N .S95. Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
CARTER HOUSE,
CHARLEs-TOWN. NJ. "A.

CHARLES-TOWN, W. VA.
Located I'm the Central Part Of the City.
Special Attention Given Commercial Travellers
VA. Il. CAMERON. Proprietor.
First-ClaSs Iagery Attached to the Hotel
TERMS. Meals 50 cents; board per day, s. f;
board per week, So board per u02th, $50 to
S25, table board Sl5.
Sept pa 1895
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Paint.

IF YOU are go.Rg GO paint your house, You
will fad It 20 yoVr advantage 20 call and
see our stock Of Paints. TIE brand NE are car
rying this year is Our Own Goods, O strictly
pure Iinseed OH and Lead Point that sells for
81 80 per gallon Our own Guarantee VIII be
given 10 insure its Purity. Also, Roofing and
Fencing Paint 40 81 90 per gallon.
April % 80. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Restaurant.

Me- Is AT ALL LEGAL HOURS.
Roas., Stew, Bake, Broil.
Artistic cooking for private families a specially
My motto is that Of George Washington
and the Jesuit.
"Exitus acta probat.'
WM. WALKER.
South George street,
Opp. livery Of Carter House
Jan. p, 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Mixed Trains Nos. 444 and 400 leave Charles
Town at 2l2 a. m. and 1913 p m, stopping at
all stations, and arriving at Harper's Ferry at
$50 a. m. and 5.l4 p m.
On Sunday mixed train leaves at lO.4O p m.
and arrives at Harper's Ferry ll.2O.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Barber Shop.

Hair Cutting, Shaving and ohampooing M
tbs hest stvle at the Watson House Tonsorial
Annex by the undersigned. I have just re-
moved into a new room specially set apart and
equipped with all the modern cOnveniences
for the purposes for which 10 has been designed
snd viii be pleased 90 sec my patrons of the
sss. and new ones, promising pleasing atten-
zion.
Feb. Is 1891. GEORGE IkA\ Is.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Wanted An Idea.
Feed at Retail.

Delivered promptly. Ear Corn. Oats Chop
Bran, Corn aud Cob ground, Baled Hay Chick
en- Feed. &C.. 40 Coal and Wood Yard
B @. WASHINGTON, Agent
May 1. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08

Largest circulation Of any scientific paper In tho
world Splcudldly illustrated. no intelligent
man should De without 10. Weekly. $500
wear; 81 50 six months. Address. MUM Z CO.,
fUBL-s MRS, 3S1 Broadway, Sew York City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Sharing, ShGmp0OimS G"6I
EEQjl-- Cutting FPGriOF,
N0HTH CHARLte eEREET- NENT TO
RACKET STORE.

The undersigned prosecutes the above Gusi-
ness iu am artistic manner and guarantees sat
isiac-iOu. ClcaniiDcss and noatuCss is Observ-
ca. and courteous and prompt attention given
to all callers.
The patronage of Ladies' and Children is re-
spectiulIy solicited.
2lav 8. 1898. CHARLES II. SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
i. I. Beller
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

OFFERS his services and will vigorously
- prosecute his av0cati0n as Carpenter and
Builder. and will take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. His expe-
rience is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship and his prices will compare IA
vO-ably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string to build or improve should give him a
call
L.. laan
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-08
Charles Town Real Estat.
Agency.
A. G.. WYNKOOp
Real Estate Agent.

ATTORNEY ATLAW and NOTARY PUBrr
Offices in Real Estate Exchange Buildin, q.
posite Carter House,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-01-02
Venezuela Ablaze.


New York, Sec. pa dIspatch To
the World from Caracas, Venezuela
says: The enthusiasm of the anti-En-
ghsh meeting was indescribable. 1t
was the grandest outburst in the an
naIs OF Venezuela Every house was
decorated There was a parade of 30. :
OcO and an ovation at the American le-
cation. President CrespO and the Cab
met reviewed the multitude.
The Minister of the Interior. DR..
francisco Juan Castrillo, assured the
people that Venezuela will accept only
arbitration. Should England refuse.
then she will fight for every inch of
Guiana until the last Venezuelan per-
ishes.
later dispatch to the World from
Caareas says: 1T is rumored that En-
gland, believing that the United States
is determined to fight, is now willing to
arbltrate with Venezuela and wishes to
resume diplomatic relations for that
reason. The Venezuelan Government.
While declining to speak officially re-
gardlng this rumor assures ME that
venezuela cannot now renew negotia-
lions or receive any negotiations or
communication except through the Uni
ted States.
There is great excitement over a dis
patch cabled to the London Times. Fv-
cry one demanded the expulsion of the
Times correspondent
The society for the defense of Vene-
zuelan territory has elected Cleveland
and Crespo honorary presidents 1t
offers the Government 10000 men
ready for war.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-01-02

Washington, Dec. 26.-''There has re
Gently come into my possession" said
Senator Lodge, "a valuable work which
will throw light on the Venezuelan con-
troversy. This publication is an old
blue-book containing the original re-
port of Schomburgk on the boundary
question between Great Britain and
Venezuela. From the statements of
this botanist and explorer, together
with maps made in 1884, it appears that
Great Britain only claimed the land
now in dispute but exercised no juris-
diction over it.
"A year before, in 1910, a British
court in session at Demerara rendered
a decision which is pertinent as well
as important at this time. AID offense
had been committed on the Moturo
river, which is a considerable distance
east of the land now in controversy,
and the prisoner was brought before
the court. That tribunal held prompt
ly that he could not be held for the
reason that the offense with which he
stood charged had been committed in
foreign territory over which the court
had no Jurisdiction If that was the
case in 1910 why should there be any
difference of opinion in 1895?
These and other features will be set
forth in detail when the Venezuelan
matter comes up in the Senate. and
conservative thinking men of both po-
litical parties are firmly convinced that
all danger of trouble with Great Brit
ain is at an end. There has been a
great furry, but the people are settling
down now to a proper appreciation of
the subject, and with the appointment
of commission by the President of
the United States there is a reasonable
prospect for the amicable settlement
of this matter.
no i,,f
of the existence of these documents as
well as the blue-book to which refer
ence has been made. A private citizen
is the owner of this publication but it
will be placed at the disposal of the
State Department whenever it may be
desired. AS far as can be learned it
has never been numbered among the
possessions of the diplomatic branch
Of the public service, and it's value at
this time is simply inestimable."
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-01-02
Raging Waters

Dallas, Tex. Dec. 24-Last nights
storm was more severe on the railroads
Of Texas. Arkansas and the Indian Ter
ritory than any for years Trains IN
tering Dallas are six to tv Give hours
behind time and some cannot be heard
from at all. Washouts and wrecks are
reported. There is a particularly bad
wreck on tho Santa Fe. but at what
point or how serious cannot be learned
here. The wind from till 6 this morn
Ing was terrific ana rain came In
a deluge.
Coffeyvilie. Kan. Dec. A-The heavy
snow last Thursday has gone or with
rain that has been pouring down In.
cessantly for twenty-four hours This
makes the eighth day Of continuous
rain or snow Streams are out of
to result.
Jefferson City. Mo-. Dec. A.-The
neavy rain last night has caused greai
alarm along the Usage ard Mouitear
river valleys. A great amount OF stoch
mas been drowned, and II the rain CON
tinues twenty-four hours the river val.
leys viii be scenes of Wild devastation
several lives are reported lost in the
Osage valley. The Usage is higher than
IN 1881. when It broke the record. The
Meramec Il higher than ever before.
The Missouri Ia not dangerously high,
! DIT n rising.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-01-02
The Rock island Ar,enaI

davenport. Ia, Dec 23.-Now thai
peSuLatlon IS being INDUCED in al 70
the showing that the United STATE
soulo make upon short notice in case az
Wat with Great Britain, the resources
OF the Government arsenais located an
the islands that divide the Mississipni
at this point should not be Overlooked
me ROCK Island arsenal at present ern-
pioys 4OO men in connection with its
Work OF making gun-carriages. cam
Teens. saddles, and all the other essen
uais entering into the equipment OF the
ar,tiliery, infantry and cavalry soldiery.
WIN the exception only CT arms. Ifs
great empty shops. however. that were
punt pun. Folely with the view OF allowing
tne capacity of the arsenal to ba nn,,i-
tipneo many times In case OF war. mead
oenly the Introduction of the necesearv
aorce 20 put this centrally-located Oey-
ms Tsn.sa posi- OF industry on q foot
,ng from which 1t is estimated that an
army OF 10000 could be equipped IN the
| course of year. ~--s
Inc present plant, besides the ar.e.
nal, consists OF ten immense shope. Ia.
cateo upon the highest part OF the isI.
anu Inose now in use are equipped
LOT rollinR and forging metal In con
formity with the varied demanda -
war material. and for working In WOO.
ana leather upon a large scale Thez
shops are connected with the wafe
power OF nearly 1000 horsepower tina
the Government has already develope,
on the south side of the island. NH
however. Is a small figure, compares
with the water power that might b
developed here In case OF need. as tn
Island Hes at the foot Of the Davenpor
rapids. extending twenty miles abov,
THIS city. There are coal fields eastl,
adjacent in Illinois and an Unlimited
supply OF electric power is availabl,
from the three cities of Daye,,r,ors
Rock Island and Moline. which mes n,
surround the island.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-01-02
Pressure for Higher Tariff.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Much pressure
has been brought to bear upon Chair
man Dingley and members of the
Ways and Means committee today by
members of the House and business
men to persuade them to broaden the
scope Of the tariff advances in the pro-
posed revenue bill, and include other
articles not before considered. They
are invariably tolG the bill Is not in
tended as a measure of tariff revision,
that it Is an emergency bill to secure
needed revenue, and there is neither
time nor inclination to go deeply into
the tariff question. There is a strong
movement, however, that may possibly
prove successful to have the schedule
of agricultural products raised from
the contemplated rate of 25 per cent
more than the Wilson bill rates to 60
per cent of the Mckinley rates, placing
the schedule on the same basis with
wool and lumber.
The announcement of the commit
tees plan by the Associated Press has
caused movement for a Republican
caucus on the bill, which was pushed
~ Western members, to be nearly
abandoned. The separation Of the
| tariff and bond features plan will give
the silver Republicans an opportunity
to place themselves on record by voting
| against the bond bill, and this, together
with the proposed advance of tariff
rates on lumber agricultural products
and livestock, practically satisfies
their desires.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-01-02
INCREASE TARIFF RATES.
Such is the Demand of Chicago Bust
ness Men.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-The Times Herald
this morning says: Chicago men are
almost unanimous that the only way
to pay the debts Of the Nation Is to in
clease the duties on imports. They
were pleased at the prompt action of
Congress in responding to the appeal
of the President to relieve the Treasury
by smother issue of gold bonds, be-
cause they felt the issue was neces.
sary to meet present exigencies; but
1t was considered that this ought to be
the final issue of bonds, as higher i'm
port duties would provide the Gov
eminent with sufficient funds in the
future and the gold reserve would re-
mai.l intact. Some of the business men
OF this city think the tariff cannot be
made too high, in order to yield a
handsome revenue to the Government.
Secretary Carlisle's statement that
| the present tariff is sufficient to sup
port the Government is disputed by
| one, on the ground that the Admin
istraticn is compelled to keep the gold
reserve intact by issue after issue of
| bonds. Everywhere it is recognized
| that more revenue is needed to carry
on tho business of the Nation without
appealing to foreigners to buy Gov
ernmert bonds.
Increase of internal imposts is not
| favored, though some would like to
see a stamp tax and others a tax on
| beer. The needed revenue should come
from imports, particularly Injuries, so
that the burden would be equally dis
| tributed. The United States exports
food products, while most of the i'm
ports might be classed as luxuries.
In the interviews obtained by the
| Times-Herald yesterday, several mer-
chants declared that they would not
| favor a general advance in taxes on
| imports but would rather the duties
were limited to tea, coffee, sugar, i'm
| ported cigars and other Injuries. Only
few Democrats hold that free trade
Is best for the country. S. P. McCon-
nell. president of the Iroquois club
though he considers a high tariff to be
vicious, holds that Mr. Cleveland's pol
| Icy of gold monometalism will compel
the Government to increase the duties
on imports in order to pay the debts
| of the Nation.
While another issue of gold bonds
| Is advocated by Chicago men. the
| bankers generally believe the present
embarrassment is only temporary.