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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

with the Houston and Texas Central
and Rock Island route IL running "A
daily line OF Pullman sleepers between
Kansas City. Fort Worth and San An
tonic. Connection IN made at Garrett
by passengers to and from Dallas.
forming the best route between points
In the Republic of Mexico, Laredo and
corsicana. Dallas and Kansas City.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22
LIST OF PURCHASERS
or state Land Who Failed to ray
Their Taxes.

Austin. Tex, Jan. 2i.--(speclal.)-
The treasury department has filed
with the commissioner of the general
land Office q List OF purchasers under
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Bargain hunters are buying Deane'g
cabinet photos for $500.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

Onion sets at Baker Bros.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-22

1t is certainly no matter of choice win
us to lose hundreds of dollars, but 4 i.
fixed policy of ours never to carry oysr
goods from season to season, no matte,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
4 Tolpn Run bu Women.

In Decatur, Mich, the population of
which is 1900, the president of the village
council is Miss Alma Sage, and all of the
town offices, except that of official dog
catcher, are filled by women. Mrs. ID. Kin
ney is one of the leading physicians, Mrs.
Ada Gregg is a preacher, and her church,
the Advent, is taken care of by a janitress,
Mrs. Barnett. The restaurant of the town
is conducted by Mrs. Crane and Miss Haines.
The biggest store in the place is owned and
kept by Miss Mary School. Mrs. Nicholson
is the postmistress. Miss Clara Hotalng is
a shoemaker, and good one. Miss May
Percval is furniture maker. Miss Anna
Pardnett is a harness maker. Mrs. Carpen-
ter is a florist. Mrs. Child is a carriage
painter. There are several women painters,
weayers and brokers. The women have a
scored society run On the endowment plan.
There is also a woman's literary club. The
women control the saloons, and the only
things to drink are soda and pop. In VIII
lage near there is woman undertaken, who
can attend to all the details of funeral
even to driving hearse.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
Found His Mother.

Mr.. Morris II. Spillard, one of our best
known citizens, has son, L. H., in San
Marta, Departmental Magdalena, Columbia,
South America The young man has been
in business there for several years, and is
doing well. In recent letter to his father
young Spillard, in postscript, remarks. 81
shall now recount to you fact that is strang-
er than fiction" He then goes on to state
that he was in the sitting-room of hotel in
San Marta, recently and witnessed the &C.
curence he details Three general officers
of the Columbian army, then on tour OF
inspection, were also in the hotel sitting
room. Soon poor woman came into the
apartment asking for aims. Her condition
was most pitiful, and, to add to her sad
condition, her head was bound up, hiding a
cancer on the forehead. She approached the
three officers and begged aid.
Two of the officers gave her 20 cents each.
The third one handed her 81. Encouraged
by the munifcence of the requests, she re
spectfully requested the names of her bene-
factors. The one who gave her 81 said his
name was Gen, Elias Rodriguez. Said the
poor mendicant Il had son by that name
and if he is alive he is about your age."-
This statement interested the officer, and
after lengthy conversation, in which the
beggar woman recounted her history, it was
ascartained that Gen. Rodriguez had given
aims to his own mother. In brief, the gen.
eral at once took her in charge, provided lib
orally for her, and she is now the happy and
respected guest of honor in her own house.
This story is literally true, and young Mr..
Spillard by chance was witness of this
strange and romantic meeting ofmother and
son. Cincinnati EnbHirer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
Communicated.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 10, 1896.
Editor Advocqte.. recently heard a sweet
little story in connection with that venera-
bic man of God, Rev. J. w. Tongue As
he is so we'll known among you, l think 1t
will be amss to repeat it here
Some time last summer Mr.. Tongue at
tended meeting at the NJ. E Church in
Middleway, W. Va. On his way to church
one morning he attracted the attention of
little four-year.Old by name Hugheon
Barnes. Looking up in his grandmother
face. he noticed that she returned NJ.
Tongues bow, and then asked, "Who ig
that grandma ?" Her failing eyesight pre-
vented her recognizing Mr.. Tongue, though
she had known him years before. Hugheon
watched him intently until he turned to 60
into the church, then with child-like sim
plicity he Grandma, I'll tell you who
it is that must be old time religion"
1t was a quaint speech from baby lips
and vet thin it was a fitting tribute to
this good man, who has vailed with God
and lived the "old time religion" for 90
many years.
How much better the world would be to-
day if there were more of US whose daily
walk and conversation proclaimed lis
christians indeed, in whom there is no
guile" RAY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

want a good agent in each town aud
county to sell by prospectus "Mosby'
Rangers, by J. J. Williamson, of Co. A.
1t is a thriIliugly interesting book of 500
pages and over 200 illustrations, many OF
which are splendid pictures Of members
of the command and their prominent cap.
tiyes, all widely known through this section.
In connection with the fluent narrative of
the author, the official reports of both sides
(ouly recently obtainable from the war rec
ords) are frequently given. l am introduce
ing this book, and if you want the agency
write me Explicitly for prospectus and terms
to agent w. (. FRANKLAND,
Stephens City, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

A clergyman having left his sermon at
home, told his congregation thqt he would
read them few chapters of the book of Job
enough sight better.
Another clergyman under similar circum-
stances told his congregation that for the
morning he would have to trust in Proyi-
dence but that in the afternoon he would
endeavor 10 be better prepared.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
Are You Going West {?

Persons contemplating trip vest, should
bear in mind that the B. Il 0. Railroad op'
crates a complete service of fast express
trains to St. Louis and Chicago, aud sells
through tickets to all points in the west,
northwest and southwest For full infor-
nation as to rates, time of trains, sleeping
car accommodations, etc, write to Z. Z.
Dudrow. Winchester, Va, or to B. F. Bond,
Division Passenger Agent, B. & o. Railroad
Baltimore, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

The Baltimore Conference of the IL. E.
Church has been in session in Baltimore for
q week, has decided to meet in Eutaw Street
Church, same city, next year. Among the
important things done was the passage of a
resolution fsyoring the admission of lay
delegates to annual conferences. The effort
TO make presiding elders elective by the
conference, instead Of appointive by the
bishop as now, resulted in failure; likewise
the following proposition making the pre-
siding elders the constitutional advisers of
the bishop and that no appointment be made
without the concurrence Of at least one third
Of his cabinet, was defeated. The follow
ing were elected to the General Conference :
Rev. Drs. Goucher, Lanahan, Luther b.
Wilson and W. 5. Edwards. The Confer
ence adjourned yesterday Among the APP
pointments for this section We find Shep-
herdstoWn and Shsrpsburg Mex.
Hammack Harper's Ferry-Louis Henck;
Martinsburg-J. A. Price; Bunker Hill
Wm. Anthony.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
For THE FREE Pass.
LOVE AND THE SWALLOW.

The swallow, driven from his nest
By winters cold,
Flies southwark where the fields are dressed
In flowers Of gold
But. when winter turns 70 spring,
With sunlit skies,
With beating heart and outspread wing,
He homeward flies.
Should my loves heart grow cold some DAY
And / should fly,
like swallow, seeking far away
A SUMMER sky,
Then, like him, may I soon return
When winters DER,
And in her heart, loves fires burn
For me once more.
-NuH0n p9rs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
Pianos and Organs.

If you want first-class Piano or Vis.-
Fully Warranted in all Respects, BoIea =, !,
Shipped from the Fctory Direct eau i,n on ov
write me a postal. will TAKE fOUh 20
DER and at Prices and Terms 10 SUIT w..
You will not be compelled 10 keep the in'''-
ment we send you If not satisfactory
sTIEFF PIANOS. NEW YORK PlASV''
MOLLER ORGANS.
Catalogues at No. 5 Mildred Street.
J.H. N0LASD,
AnriI17 1895. Resident Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

The Democrats, of West Nirg mia, and
especially the friends of Senator Faulkner
appreciate the honor conferred upon him
BY his unanimous reelection 90 the chair
manship Of the National Congressional COM
mittee but they are all in hopes that he
will accept the position His services are
needed in West Virginia during the coming
fight In fact those who observed his ser
vices in 1890 aud 1892 regard them as being
indispensible.-Nsl Dominion.
The Grafton Leader will not say amen
to the above. Ii is disgruutled because
Senator Faulkner endorsed the application
Of Charlie Wells for marshal tt goes so far
in its disgruntement as to express desire
that Senator Faulkner keep out OF the 2ud
district. il must have a bad case of dis
pleasure to deny a man the pleasure Of Wis
iting his own home. What's the matter
with the Leader anyhow IL is cross. Per-
haps little application of the Y rays on il
will reveal the cause Of indigestion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

We learn from the New York Journal
that the Colonial Danes of New York on
the 18th gave a breakfast at Sherry's, and
scores of well-known people were entertain
ed. and the Golden days" were revived by
the descendants of the early Dutch settlers.
The breakfast was served at "half after
twelve" as the notices read. Grace was
said by Rev. Alexander Hamilton, chaplain
Of the Society of Colonial Wars, and the adj
dress of welcome IS made Cor the Colonial
Danes by Frederick J. De Peyster, govern
or.general of the Society of Colonial Wars.
After this delightful collation. was served.
The reception committe of Danes were Mrs.
Levi p. Morton, the Liyingstons, Mrs Cor
nelins Vanderbilt, Mrs Van Rensselaer,, ct.
ais. Among the guests, was Mrs, {. 3. Wash
iugton, of this county, member of the Vir-
ginia Society of Colonial Danes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

The Democrats Of the State should pull
themselves together for the conflict before
them. Party differences unreconciIed arr
as hurtful as family feuds. The poet Is IN
spired to say
Unless these statesmen bold restrain
The ire which bOils eternal,
THE FREE PREss cannot, it is plain
Remain a Family Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

The records of Washington City show that
in the pas. fourteen months III dead infants
have been found I'm the alleys. garbage piles
and out of the way places in Washington City.
And yet there are people who think we ought
TO send missionaries abroad 20 chrs-anize the
heathen.--IGtasjG Sentinel.
Aside from the disregard Of divine teach
ing manifested in the above paragraph, and
the unmindfulness of the fact that those who
contribute to foreign missions are the most
liberal in caring for the s0-callei heather
at home-because the grace Of giving grows
by its exercise-it is somewhat surprising
70 those who have read the papers snent the
evil doings about Parkersburg that the
aforesaid editor should be so concerned
about the heather in Washington City.
We may safely remark if we DO not do
our duty towards Outstanding the heather,
the heather will heathenize us. The obi
CATION is upon christian people 20 do What
they can the results are in safer hands
than ours and we sre not responsible for
them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
Notice.

10 the creditors Of Aylett Miller, degTs's'.
Having before me for settlement the a S'y.,
Of B. d. Gibson, adm. d. b. n. OF Ayleu ~ A..
notice is hereby given TO the creditors - -, ~
lett Miller. deceased, 10 present Their 60 -
against the said Aylett Miller for proof - "
undersigned at his Office in Charlie ~.
West Virginia on or before the SDin o.
March. 1896. II Feb.
Given under my hand this 18Th day %
ruary, 1896. o,, ,,oopE
FEB. IL, 1866. Comr OF Aocoun'','
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

rency. Of this amount SS,915,S1 has been
procured in exchange for silver coin ana
$40. S29, $50 in exchange for silver certlti-
Gates. The department has never refused to
exchange silver for gold when it had silver
that could be lawfully used for that purpose
aud if it had so refused am wholly unable
to see how it could be considered discrlm-
ination against silver Is refusal TO pay
out gold in exchange for silver a discrlml-
nation against gold? If not, it of course fol-
lows that refusal to pay out silver Tor goid
is not discrimination against silver
an response to your verbal inquiry con-
corning the coinage of standard silver dol
lars during the present administration, you
are advised that it amounts to the sum OF
Sc .662 900 up to the 18th day of this month
while the whole amount of such dollars
coined in this county from the establishment
of the mint, in 1892, up to February, 1878
period of eighty. six years, was SS,OSO, OOO
Il inclose herewith copy of my letter tc
the United States Senate referred to above
Very truly, yours. J. G. CARLISLE"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
FirSt-Class Meal.

If YOU want FIRST-CLASs MEAL, a
LUNCH or SANDWICH, go to FRAMES
RESTAURANT, opposite the Conner Hotel,
Harper's Ferry, W. Va, SELECT OYSTERS
always on hand, and served in the best posi-
bic manner, according to-taste.
Feb 10 lS96-lm
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

A Westminster. Maryland, telegram OF
Monday, announces the illness in that city
Of DR.. George SCHNEIDER Fouke-a native Of
Shepherdstown. He is one Of the oldest
and most prominent dentists Of that State,
He is seyenty-seven years Of age. Dr.
Fouke has four sons-H. II. Fouke, OF
Richmond Va George d. Fouke, of West
Minister, who married the daughter of Judge
Vim. y Hayden Frank W. Fouke, with
Gnpin, Langdon * Co., Of Baltimore, who
married the only daughter Of the late Judge
John E. Smith, and o. Prescott Fouke, with
McKim & Co., bankers, Of Baltimore. He
is cousin of the late Hon. Isaac Fouke, Of
this town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

We received on Monday last copy OF
The Sphinx, an up.t date paper printed in
Cairo, Egypt, dated February p, 1896. For
it we are indebted to our friend and former
fsIlow-citizens, Col George E. Raum. he
has been over and around the world several
times. and has seen almost everything worth
looking at; but we find by the appended
paragraph from the Cairo paper that he is
making discoveries within the Sphinx head,
using pick and shovel instead of the cathode
and X rays. He will also tackle the Pyra-
mits. We are curious to know what his
find" will be:
"Col. George Z. Raum, of San Francisco
who has twice previously visited Egypt, has
nov on his third visit embarked on a mos'
interesting work of excavation at the SPHINX
and Pyramids Of Ghizel, having first obtain
! ed the permission of the Government. The
| Colonel commenced operations few days
aoo and has nearly 100 men and boys at
work under his skilled guidance, for he ha;
had much experience of mining and exca'
waiting both az q *COlonel of Engineers II
the Confederate Army, and as a mine ownel
i'm the gold diggings of Colorado. It may
therefore. be taken as granted that the
works in progress will be fulfilled witt
Indictment and in accordance with technical
! knowledge. Col. Raum has cleared away
the sand from the base of the Sphinx to
considerable depth. lie has also cleared
out the hole in the top 0f tie Head to
depth of seven feet, the cross measurements
of the hole being about 81 feet long by 2.
| feet broad. The hole passes through the
Cap of the SphiGy for about six feet, and
the remaining one foot is drilled through
the solid rock out of which the rest OF the
head is cut. At the back of the Sphinx
shaft has been found and the sand which
filed it hiss been cleared away to depth
% feet. At the bottom Of the shaft two pas
sages have been found running IN NV
and S.W. direction, respectively. This wa
as far as the works had been carried on tn,
dav we visited them, and we look forward
to some interesting discoveries through tn
disinterested labours of Col. Raum who j
bearing the whole of the expenses"
He was noe Colonel of Engineers il
the Confederate service, DO above stated, Blu
performed acts of courage and daring tina
| but for his youth, (he was only about six
teen would have von him the stars of
reeimental officer The title OF Colonel /
by virtue of his service on the staff of Cal
ifomia governor few years ago.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

On Tuesday of last week the Wisner
property adjoining St. Johns Lutheran
Church. on North Queen street, Martins
burg was purchased by Messrs. L. c. Ger
ling and S. P. Douglass for $1,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

If Mr.. Mckinley does not employ some
one to silence his fool friends st. Louis may
prove to be his Misunderstanding Her.
aid. He seems to have big lot Of friends.
What are they saying about him?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
Statesmen Wanted

To sell NON-NICOTINE MIDGET CIGARS.
Samples free. Salary or Commission. Good
side line. Address, lands & CO.,
Feb. 90 1895. Shippensburg Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

There are some things a Christian boy
can do who wants to work for Jesus:
Be frank.
Be polite.
BE prompt
Be obliging.
Obey his parents.
Keep himself tidy.
Refuse to do wrong.
Never use profanity.
Never learn to smoke.
Be useful about home
Never cheat in his play.
Spend his nights at home.
Keep out of bad company.
Learn his lessons thoroughly.
Never laugh at coarse joke.
Never make unnecessary noise.
Never be disrespectful to old age.
Be kind to his brothers and sisters.
Take the part Of those who are i'll used.
Never make fun of another because he is
poor.
Fail, if he cannot pass his examination
honestly.
Never play marbles for keeps" it is
gambling.
Never tell or listen to story he would
not repeat to his mother
Try to lead his companions to Jesus by
speaking little word for him when he can.
Surely the opportunities are thrown on
every side for a Christian boy to do good
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
DIED.

At the home of his parents, in the vicinity
of Kabletown. on Thursday, March 18th, 1896,
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Morrow
aged six weeks.
"Of such is the Kingdom Of Heaven"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
Beware
OF the Knife.

Mr.. Lincoln Nelson, of Marshheld, NO.,
writes: "For six years have been a
sufferer from a scrofulous affection OF
the glands of my neck, and all efforts
of physicians in Washington, ID. &,
Springfield, H., and ST. Louis failed to
reduce the enlargement. After six
months constant treatment here, my
physician urged me to submit to re-
moval of the gland. Atthis critical mo-
ment a friend recommended S.S.S.,
and laying aside a deep-rooted preJu-
dice against all patent medicines, be-
gan its use. Before 1 had used one bot
tie the enlargement began to disappear,
and now it is entirely gone, though am
not through with my second bottle yet.
Had only used your SIS. long ago,
would have escaped years of misery
and saved over SI5o."
This experience is like that OF all who
suffer with deep-seated blood troubles.
The doctors can do no good, and even
their resorts to the knife prove either
fruitless or fatal. S.S.S. is the only
real blood remedy; it gets at the root OF
the disease and forces it out perIia-
nently. ,>
S.S.S. Guaranteed purely segetable)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
Executors Notice,

Having qualified as Executor on. Of ,N Gains
VIM. +. Weirick, all persons haylps .t ,bei,
Claims properly authenticated for settiens ~.
and ali persons indebted TO the estate are DS
titled that prompt settlement will be requi's''
INV '''' ROBT. J. WEIRICKi
Executor Of VIM. +. WeinSh' Z
Office in Weirick Building, on east al FL.
Charles street between Washington anu ~
erty streets.
March II, 1861.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
For Sale.

Window-sashes, blinds, doors ETC., of the
old Methodist Church. Apply at this Office.
June I, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
RANK STATEMENT

Report Of thecondition Of the First National
Bank of Jefferson at Charlestown, w. Va, at
the close Of business Feb. Is, 1896,
RESOURCES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

Rev. Or. J. McKendree Reilly, well-known
to the Christian public as one Of the most
eloquent Of Methodist preachers, has been
granted superannuated relation. Fifty
years ago the editor THE FREE PRESS was
a pupil, in this town, of the above-named
gentleman. who was then teaching school
aud preparing himself foT the ministry. All
through the years he has been an acceptable
and forcible pulpiteer, and to-day, though
constrained by the weight of years to retire
from the act:ye work of pastor and preach
er, is eloquent aud ediiying.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18
LAxo1 is the best medicine for CHILDREN
Doctors recommend it in place Of Castor Oil


We have had occasion several times to
call attention to the Confederate Veteran,
published at Nashville, Tenuessee,-only
S1.OO a year-an exceedingly interesting
publication, replete with authentic informa-
ton, stories of the field, the march and the
bivouac, war songs, etc A late issue of
the Nashville Christian Advocate-a great
paper, and one that would not commend a
publication without merit-says;
eve are glad to see our friend, and every
body's friend, Mr.. 5. A. Cunningham, is
making a great success of his Confederate
Veteran, which is thoroughly patriotic
publication, designed, not to inaame sec
ti6nal prejudices, but TO collect and preserve
the floating "reminiscences Of the civil war.
We do not see how any old Confederate can
afford to do without this wonderfully inter
esting publication"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

Reports that the funds of the B. & o. Re-
lief Department were endangered by the
financial troubles of the road are denied by
Receiver Cowen, who says there is absolute
ly no cause for alarm on the part of the
departments members. An official of the
road who is fully acquainted with this de-
partment said Under the order of the
court every obligation of the relief depart
meut is protected, and it is just as secure
even more so-than first mortgage upon
the road. Every portion of the relief de-
partment, either savings fund or relief feat
ure, is secure"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-18

State Of West Virginia,
County Of Jefferson, IS:
I, Samuel Howell, Cashier Of the above
named Bank, do s0lemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief, SA8fL. HOWELL,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
4th day Of March, 1896.
JN0. PORTERFIELD,
Notary Public.
Correct-attest
H. o. TALBOT,
J. CARL. HURST, Directors.
G.. F. Mason,
March IS ls96-lt.
No morphine q. opium In DE-. AIIIes. PAS