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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
He WilIed his Totce.

They had been talking of peculiar wills
when Mr.. L. G. Cannon, the popular BARI
tone remarked II never knew of but one
man to leave his voice to another. That
was Jimmy Love who had been great bar
itone ballad singer in his day aud was a
member of minstrel troupe when he died.
Sher Campbell and VIM. z. Castle, after
wards the best of our opera singers, were
members of the same troupe. Jimmy Love
got sick while travelling out West and knew
he would soon die. The members of the
troupe had to 60 on to another town so they
made formal goodbye call. Boys said
Love, 4 wish had something to leave you
in my will, but like many another ballad
singer did not manage to gather much of
this worlds goods Campbell had been a
tenor singer and had become tired of sing
ing tenor ballads. Yes you have he an
swered the dying minstrel, will me your
voice All right, Sher, my voice goes to
you responded Love. The troupe started
on their road and during the night Love
died. The next morning at rehearsal
Campbell found that his voice had changed
from tenor to a fine baritone, though he did
not learn of the death of Love for several
hours afterward Campbell as every one
knows, became one of the grest baritones
of the stage, aud with Castle and Caroline
Richings made popular English opera a
great success in this country.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
AblaZ0
With ErySipGlaS

There is no disease of the blood
which so completely puzzles the doc
tors as Erysipelas. They admit that
it is blood trouble, but like other such
diseases, they are unable to effect i
cure.
1t is not surprising that those who
are afflicted with this distressing dis
ease should suffer such untold agonies.
Like consuming flame, it covers the
skin with 4 fiery, burning redness
which is almost unbearable, and only
those who have been so afflicted can
describe its tortures.
Aside from the suffering which Ery-
sipelas causes, there is always great
danger attending the disease, unless
promptly checked. The inflammation
spreads through the tissues of the skin
and, when a vital part is attacked, the
result is disastrous. 8 Often the bones
are affected, and become so diseased
that they crumb1e away, leaving the
patient an invalid for life.
Here is such case, where the doc
tors were unable to afford relief, and
strongly urged an operation.
Miss Ada Wainwright is most esti-
mable young lady, residing at Alamo,
Tenn. After being under the doctors
care constantly for three years and de
clared incurable, she saw before her
only the gloomy life of an invalid.
Under date of May Sth, 1896 she writes: J.:
'I feel it my duty to inform you OF
the great good 1 have received from
your remedy, S. S. S., for am sure
that it saved my life. For three years
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

We are indebted to Col George E Z r@.
for copy of the Paris Franco edition OF
the New York Herald of May 18th. From
it we take the following:
To the Editor Of the Herald
In reply to questions regarding my exca-
vations at the sphinx and the finding Of a
portion of the Sphinx's crown, have mere
iy to state that the stone crown or cap of the
Sphinx was originally (iu all probability
ten feet broad aud twenty high, with stone
stem seven feet long, which, fitted in the
perpendicular hole in the head of the Sphinx
to keep il in place. On the portion found
is the disk OF the sun (which was probably
in the centre Of the CROWN, three lotus flow
ers, the horned serpent and other carvings
all painted red
The square perpendicular shafts inside the
Sphinx measures 81 by 81 feet across and
40 feet deep, with passages running from il
north and south used ia ancient times by
the priests worshiping the solar god.
GEORGE f. RAUM
PARIS. May l2, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Ihave suffered aConies with bone cry
sipclas, and though under treatment OF
the best physicians, found no relief.
One Of my limbs was so swollen and
iufamcd that the doctors found 1t nee
cssary 10 keep il lanced, and the bone
became so diseased that several pieces
we're discharged through the opening
II is impossible TO describe the suffer
ing had to endure; sometimes able
20 hop around on crutches, and again
unable to turn myself in bed. was
so reduced III health that l weighed
only eighty pounds.
After lingering for three years,
having been treated by four doctors,
was finally told that was incurable,
and that would have TO submit 10 the
painful operation of having the bone
scraped. or it would be necessary to
amputate the limb. This positively
refused to submit to.
"a friend recommended S. S. S.,
knowing of its wonderful reputation
as n blood remedy, and when 1 had
finished one bottle felt an improve
ment. 1 grew better as 1 continued
the medicine, and after taking six bot
ties was entirely well, my skin was
Cledt ana pure dllO La y ~ -
the terrible disease. l gained in health
and strength until 1 now weigh l9O
pounds, and all my relatives and
friends are astonished at the wonder
full cure made by S. s. s."
The above is but one of the many
wonderful cures being made daily by
S.S.S. Experience has shown that the
doctors are absolutely unable to cure
diseases of the blood, and of the many
blood remedies offered to the public
to-day, S. S. S. is the only one which
cures obstinate and deep-seated cases.
For real blood troubles, S. S. S. has
no equal. 1t wipes out completely the
most obstinate cases of blood diseases,
which other remedies do not seem to
touch. S. s. S. gets at the root of the
disease, and forces it out permanently.
q Q Naad
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Yankee Enterprise Needed.

Taken as a whole, Central America offers
fair field for foreign enterprise. By young
men of self denying and sober habits, pos
sessing n capital of from $1,000 and toler-
able knowledge of the Spanish language,
success either in commerce, agriculture or
mining may be confidently cOBnted upon,
but they must AVOID all interference in To-
cal politics. In these, as in all other coun
tries, the foreigner whose character and
mode of life command respect will very sell
dom, if ever, suffer molestaton at the hands
of the authorities. The Nicaragua canal, if
once commenced in earnest, will open up
the almost inexhaustble resources Of that
republic, and the engineering works alone
will offer lucrative employment to thousands
of foreigners. It's physical difficulties are
insignificant compared with those which
Lesseps never overcame on the Isthmus of
Panama; and, perhaps, the greatest obstacle
to contend with is the sitting Of the alluvial
deposits at the mouth of the San Juan river,
the Atlantic entrance to the canal. Its
whole length will be 194 English miles, llO
of which are included in the great lake of
Nicaragua, 1874 feet above sea level, whose
total superficial area is 8 S,66SEuglish square
miles. A short cntting will connect this
lake with that of Managua, l56 feet aboyesea
level, with superficial area Of 600 English
square miles, being 50 miles long and %
miles broad, with an average depth of FIVE
fnfhnns
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
PARIS, May y, 1896.

The oldest tree in England is the yew tree
at Braburn, in Kent, which is said to be
5000 years old, while at Forlingal, in
Perthshire, is one nearly as old At Anker.
wyke House, near Staines, is yew tree
which was famuos at the date Of the signing
of Magma Charta, 1915 and later was the
trysting place Of Henry VIII and Anne
Boleyn. The three yews at Fountains Alb
hey are at least l 200 years old, and beneath
them the founders Of the abbey sat in 1881
There are no famous oaks that rival any
yew in age, 1000 years being the greatest
age attained Damorey's oak, in Devon.
shire, which was blown down in 1903, had
this distinction. Cowthorpe oak, near
Wetherby. Yorkshire, is said TO be 1000
years Old
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
The Old Home.
fathOns.

A large proportion Of our girls who read
this will some day love and marry. 1t is
well it is right; but do not be in a hurry
to be grown up and away from home. Life
will never give you anything sweeter. bet
ter, happier, than you have now. No love
purer than your mother; no care more
kindly than your father no companion
ship like that of your brothers aud sisters.
Even to the man who loves you, you will
no; be the little Lily who was baby once !;
who learned to walk and prattle, and WAS
prettier than any other baby ever was nor
the little girl who was so wonderful genius
when she played her first tune on the piano
or worked her first book mark. He who
falls in love with you may have known
twenty other pretty girl, and have been,
perhaps, at some time in love with half Of
them. In some things you will fall short of
some one be has known Your eyes will
not be so fine as those of Miss Layina, and
YOU will never make cake As his mother
does. Here at the sid home you have been
perfection; even if prudence kept your pa
rents from saying 50, they can not believe
any one quite so nice as "our Lily Then
lngcr little here, where some one else
shoulders the burdens and shields you frou
life'z worry; where the innocent days Of
childhood have been passed-and your first
and best home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
POETR Y.
WEARY.
rPnblished by request ]

Published by request
| have walked through the valley-I am weary
Let me lay my poor head on thy breast;
The wav has been lonely and dreary,
And | long Just for rest-simple rest.
Take my hand in thine own, fold me close IN
thine arms;
Let me sleep all unconscious of present alarms
For I'm weary-the light has gone out in the
west
And I yearn for repose-dreamless sleep-sim'
pie rest.
In the Slough of Despond have fioundered
And in many a wayside snare
For long was chained a lone captive,
In the dungeon of Giant Despair;
But my Journey is Ger, and I'm free, I'm free
Ny spirit, unfettered, leaps homeward to thee,
To live in the light of thy smiles and be blest-
To lie in thy arms, to be thine, and-to rest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Mr.. Camden Sommers, Of Clarksburg, Is
mentioned a. a Democratic candidate for
State Auditor The Glenvlle Stranger per
tinently remarks He was candidate for
this nomination four year, ago, and received
a large vote on the first ballot. He is a
Young man Of good business habits, full Of
energy and has had experience in the audi
tors Office, having frequently filed clerical
positions in said Office If nominated be
would make a brilliant canvass and would
awaken great enthusiasm among the young
Democracy, aud add much strength 10 the
ticket
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The grand council Of the A. P. A. having
endorsed Mr.. Mckinley, who says he ap'
proves the principles Of that order, one OF
which j. that they must support no Catholic
for public Office, it is not at all surprising
that Cardinal Gibbons has advised the mem
bers a. bis church, a. means Of seli-pres'
eryation, to support the political party that
opposes ostracism and prescription on ac'
count Of religious opinion.-ALeraAdria Ga
-efye
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

We will say to the Ceredo Advance that
there are no camden men" nor no ""ilson
men" in Wayne county. All are now Dem
ocra,s united to fight the common enemy.
Neither Wilson or Camden are candidates
this wear and are not likely to be unless the
Democrats should nominate Camden for
Governor. If they do, all Wayne county
Democrats will be Camden mem Wayne
Nefcs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
LT COMPOUNDED By COMPE-
TENT PERSONS
March 1898

Good quality of miuce meat for sale by s.
II. lands.
Buckwheat for sale by S. H. Lands.
Maple syrup. best quality, for sale by H.
Landis
Aunt Maria Pancake dour-see 5. II. lands
A gooo chewing tobacco at 25c. per pound
see Lauiiss.
Belle of North Carolina tobacco only Soc
per pouui-see Landiss.
Dress goods, an kinds, at Landiss.
Blankets. comforts, aannels, outings, &c,
cheap a. S. II. Landiss.
Country produce taken I'm exchange for
goods at Landiss
Mems boys and children gloves and mi.ts
cleap-scc LaniisS.
My stock of glass and queeusware complete
and low-priced, at @. ID. EBG 5, Hooh build g.
Pride Of Virginia, Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of smoking tobacco in
stock at e.. D. EBY s, Hoof building.
Worcester Sauce, Catsup, Horse Radish
Queen Olives, Olive Oil, Potted Ham and
Tongue Sardiues, Lobster and Salmon at c. D.
EBY' IS. also Stoneware all sizes from pint tc
eighr-gallon In size.
New Prunes. Eyaporated Apples and, Apri
cots. and Macaroni. Cheese and Colonial Floul
at G. ID. EBYS, Hooh building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap, cheap, G
A. and Fine salt by the sack, cheap at c. d
EBY'S. HoOd building.
Pure Mountain Buckwheat Flour, Francs
b. Lereett & Co.'S Mocha and Java Coffee $50
pound at C. ID. EBYS, Hoof building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
June 10, 1896.
A True Lady.

Wildness is a thing girls cannot afford
Deicacy is thing which cannot be lost or
found. No art can restore to the grape its
bloom. Familiarity, without confidence,
without regard, is destructive to all that
makes woman exalting and ennobling. 1t
is the first duty of a woman to be lady
Good breeding is good sense. Bad manners
in woman is immortality. Awkwardness
may be ineradicable. Bashfulness is con-
stitutional. Ignorance of etiquette is the
result of circumstances All can be con-
doned and not Danish men or women from
the amenities of their kind. But selfpos
sessed, uushrinking and aggressive coarse
ness of demeanor may be reckoned as a
States prison oGense, and certainly merits
that mild form of restraint called imprison
ment for life.
II is shame for women to be lectured on
their manners. 1t is bitter shame that
they need it. Do not be restrained. Do
mot have impulses that need restraint. Do
not wish to dance with the prince unsougbt;
feel differently Be sure you confer honor.
Carry yourself so loftily that men will look
up to you for reward not at you in rebuke.
The natural sentiment Of man toward wom-
an is reverence. He loses a large means Of
grace when he is obliged to account her a
being to be trained in propriety. A man''
ideal is not wounded when woman fails in
worldly wisdom; but if in grace, in tact, in
sentiment, in delicacy, in kindness she
would be found wanting, he receives an in
ward hurt.-GaH HAMILTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
To Owners of Stock.

All owners Of Horses. Cows Hogs Goats
o- other live stock within the Corporation OF
Charles Town are hereby notified TO keep the
same from roaming at large within the cor
porate limits. as the law in regard thereto Will
GUSTAV BROWN,
r,,,o On 1894 Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

senotor J. n. Camdeu's Florida trip has
done him great good This gentleman, who
works harder than $500 clerk, should
take care Of his health for the sake Of his
family and on account Of his usefulness to
the State, which he has helped to develop
to such an extent that millions Of dollars
have been invested in West Virginia
through his influence. Senator Camden is
too valuable to the commonwealth to die at
lsast fifteen years before God intends he
should and all from oyerwork.-Smth's In
dcr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
For Sale.

On account of my living in Washington and
not being able to manage the running of my
Green House, offer the same for sale on easy
terms.
The Green House proper is 2S feet wide by
so feet in length with 200 square feet of glass
attached 10 rear end, and house in rear end of
lot with $50 square feet of glass. The house
was built last fall Of best lumber and work
manship: has q fine cistern in it with force
pump, and good furnace in the cellar, elegant
office. all built on lot 30x13O feet located op-
posite B. & o. Depot, and right in the town of
Charles Town, Jefferson Comfy, West Vir-
ginia Splendid opportunity for any one un-
derstanding the business.
For terms, &c, address
MISS ELLA BENNER.
1871 9th St, Washington, d. C.
MAY 6, 1S96-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
REAMER's
REAMER'S
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 felt
encouraged to release the Howard House for
a term of years, and have at great expense
refurnished and refitted the hotel from top TO
bottom.
Am better prepared than ever to accommO-
date the public. Ny aim Will be to give first
class accommodations at $500 per day. Coun-
try Merchants and Commercial Travellers will
find II the most centrally located hotel in the
CITY. Respectfully,
JAMES REAMER,
Jan. 9. 1895 Proprietor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
A Rich Man.

They had just arrived in Brooklyn from
the Island. They walked across the great
bridge. A they approached the New York
side they stretched their necks and viewed
the massive buildings.
ooh, be must be rich" she yentured.
who"
"The man who owns all those buildings" j."
cone man doesn't own them all"
ooh, yes he does" she assured him.
"How do you know" he asked.
Because. she said, "his name is on
them"
81 guess that's 80" he agreed as he look
ed up at a sky scraper "Mr. Castorie must
be pretty rich. ."-Printers' Ink.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Notice.
June 20 1884

All parties having insurance in our Agency,
and making change IN their residence al anu
also all property owners having V@San. ~,
irgs viii please advise US promptly, so that
-,-,r.ar site-ttions NAV be made in their poll
ries. WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER
April iSq5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Purely Vegetable

and is a positive and permanent
cure for Erysipelas, Scrofula, Eczema,
letter, Cancer, Rheumatism, and all
traces of bad blood. Our valuable
books will be mailed free to any ad-
dress. Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Wanted

smoker t1 send us seven 2-cent stamps
pay postage. packing Ec.. and we vii.
.lE ot NON-NICOTINE MIDGET CT
JARS O1.y one box to one address.
Address lands & CO..
$3.50. Sh'ppensburg. Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Sealed me Biu ,ciih a Kiss.

Unless the Geneva Times has been mis-
informed certain dentist of that town has
paid pretty dear for his whistle. II says
that fair young lady from Waterloo has
been having considerable dental work done
at Geneva. It is said that when the dentist
had completed the job and he pronounced
the work done in a most satisfactory man
ner in order to seal the statement in proper
form according to his notion, planted kiss
on the lips of the young lady in question:
The young lady, conscious Of his Waterloo,
did not scream. She assumed her most dig
nified air and, looking the dentist squarely
in the face, asked him for her bill The
dentist gallantly informed her that it was
fifty dollars. Every well" said the young
lady a. she turned to go, that has been
liquidated. have your receipt in full."-
Thereupon she left his parlors The doctor
was dumbfounded He was uonplussed.-
Ii took him several days % recover from the
shock and to realize that it was fifty dol
lar kiss be gave the Waterloo young lady.
1t is said thar he will not send his bill to
her parents but will charge the item to
the profit and loss account of his business.
He had presented his bill previously.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The Wheeling Register has carefully COM
piled statistics showing that nearly 1000
neople we're killed and injured BIZ cyclones
during the month Of May.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Use Brown & Hooff's Sarsaparills; guar
auteed TO be the best, and for less money
than any in the market.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

81 say, Blossom, how do you pronounce
c.a-s-t-o.ri.a?" why, castoria Of course
how else could il be ?" "Well, the doctors
pronounce it harmless"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Mr. l. Fishpaw, a we'll known and re-
spec,ed farmer of near Wadesyille, Clarke
county, was killed by lightning last Thurs
dav morning whilst planting corn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
GREEN
ArrORNEY ATLAW,

e.ra LFrsn County, Wes' Fughio
E practice in the Courts of Jefferson Berke-
.ra.l Morgan counties. lu the United states
District c1l-, ar Martinsburg and in the SUI
p-eue Col-, of Appeals of West Virginia.
,lea. attention to the collection OF claims
and prompt -emittances Of the same.
IH.. -a Courthouse.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
For Sale

a. desirable house. centrally and Delightfully."-
a with nine rooms, pantry and bath
A large Doc with all kinds of choice fruit
-.- house has all the modern Improvements,
Steam Heating This property adj
.e residence property. OF Postmaster
.--.r.I
NlrI.Isl5. MRS. T. w. LATIMER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
VIM L. Wilson

.lules,0,gu. JeFHson CoUty, West Ergnaa.
SID undertake cases jointly in the Courts OF
1l-l Of said Counties.
Nlr H. 1S-2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The News ha noticed with regret in one
or more State rapers-notaO y the Clarks-
burg Tribuue-articles against Senator
Faulkner. As for Us we have carefully
watched his course for the last year or more,
aud we honor him for the position he has
taken on the questions before our voters and
for his support of the administration. Sen
ator Faulkner IS al right Would that
some others re.-Brkeley Springs Ne,rs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
B. Frank Beekwith
ATLAw


House, Sign and FreScO Painter
AND
PApER-HANGER AND GRAINER.
Cha-.est0wn Jef Co.. vs.. Va.
February 4. 1S9l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
years Old.

a hold on tA,m and make lie WrclcEca.
Those three compllints usually come To-
gethcr Constipation affects the stomach
and liver IHat brings on bilious attacks
ard indigestion headaches, nausea oizl;-
ness queer l-ations Of weakness and pal
pitation. Yoar nerves are unsuuug. your
system is sluggish You lose ambition.
Tie fact is yolr whole constitution j. being
slowly undermined. What you need IS d.
picrce's Pleasant Pellets. -,
Thevcure constipation, dyspcp-ia ana pil-
ior in Tire only sure permanent way.
There & nothing violent or irritating aD2ut
them. they work mildly though quickly.
They tone and strengthen the bo"clss. 10
carry or their functions naturally. lhey
gently stimulate the Cow Of bile from tne
liver and tire digestive juices oi me slonl-
ach You don't become a slave TO their
use as with other pills They make you reg
ular and then you can leave them. That IS
the difference Between Or. Pierce Pleasant
Pellets and the something just as gcoo'
wiiicii sharp druggist tries to substitute.
Don't let him do 50 with you.
r. YOU want 20 keep your health and strength
~f,sfffffu The durfgr Oiten. the lfaf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Men are often
wiser tlan they act.
They know bow 10
be happy but some
times they are mis-
crlbic. Phey know
there is TO happiness
worthtiic name with
out health . yet they
neglect health. They
allow dyspepsia and
biliousness and cou-
stpation 20 get