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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-08-21

THE Rep, ~ taking much interest In
tho widow Halpin, The Chicago Times
account Of lllain0's youthful escape in
Kentucky gives not the name OF tho
maid, She seems to have been no
uWid dlnrn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-08-21

DO you wish beautiful complexion ?
Then use Ayre's Sarsaparilla, II clean.
sos and purihes the blood, and Thereby
removes blOtChes aud pimples from the
skin, making II smooth ana clear aud
giving II a bright and healthy appear.
uupn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-08-21
nuoltlon'a ArnIcn Salye.

The greatest medical wonder of the
world. Warranted TO speedily cure
COrns, Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores Cancers, Piles, Chilblains,
Corna, rotter' Chapped Hands, and all
skin eruptl0ns, guaranteed TO cure In
every case or money refunded. 90 cts,
per box. For sale by z. II. Barr,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-08-21

SB~ Pretty ~ a picture, Twenty four
beautiful cOlors OF the Diamond Dyes,
for Silk, Wool, Cotton, Sc. lOc. each. A
child can use with perfect success. Get
ut once VI your druggists. Wells. Rich.
ardson n Co., Burlington, w.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-08-21

For Burns, Scalds, Bruises and all
ynin and soreness Of the lash, thegrand
household remedy Ia DR., Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. De sure you got the genuine
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-08-21

ACCORDING 10 Republican papers Mr..
Mckinley had a 300tO meeting In Copley
on Friday last. The Blaine organs don't
condescend to toll small lies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
state Of West Virginia,
County Of Jefferson


Clerks office of the County Court.
The following is a List fall Deeds and other
Writings, admitted 70 Record i'll said Once,
during the week ending March y, 1854
Daniel B. Lucas to Forrest w. Brown
Trustee for Frank Bcckwith, Special Commits
sioner. Deed of Trust dated December 3lst,
Iss3 coAvcying two lots of Land, near Hall
town. Date OF Record, March 10Th, 1854.
=. James c. Wilmington and wife TO Thomas
;. ROckenbaugh Deed OF Bargain anu sale,
dated February 18TH 1873, conveying 3 koodS
and - Perches of Land, near Halltown. Date
of Record March 10Th, 1884.
z James B McGarrv 10 A. c. Hendricks and
Oscar J. Blachiord. Deed of Bargain and Sale,
dated December 9th, 1858, conveying Roods
and 81 Perchcs of Land at Shenandoah June
ton. Date OF Record March 10th, 1881.
4. A. c. Hendricks aud Oscar J. Backford to
: w. Washington, Trustee for James Is. Nc
Garry. Deed OF Trust, dated December Z'ii,
lSS3 conveying Roods and 81 fercheS OF l-ahd :
at Shenandoah Junction. Date of Record,
March 10Th, 1854.
). William f,nslc and wife to George NJ Beliz-
hoover and Gcorse ~ Knott, Trustees for VIM.
! Knott. Deed Of Trust. dated March 10TH 10
-. conveying no Acres of Land, III Shepherds
town District. Date of Record, March 2lst'
1854 "
@ Beni.uin Nelson and wife 70 Forrest
Brown. Irlls zee of Jefferson County biiinihS
ASSOCIATION 40 3 Deed of'rr',s', dated March
18th. 1854, convey. Q - of an Acre Of Land IN
CLarlestown. Date o. Record March 22d, lSoi-
:. VIM. j. Grantham 70 Frank BcrSwi'ii'
Trustee tor D. Fleming - Decd oil lrI It
dated March 22l. lSSl. conve. ing steam Eh
CINE. and the Interest of said rant nam III !. ,
Lease for timber from the heirs Ot Johh anu
Jacob Sharpe in berkeley county. Date OF ie-
cord, March 22d, lSSi.
TcS,c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
BUILDING CONTACTS,

THE undersigned. BUILDER and CON
1 TRACTOR, desires to inform the citizens
of Jefferson County and the C9inIhuin1y Gene,-
ally that lac Is prepared To undertake ii. Mics
of building Contracts. VIZ:
HOUSE BUILDING. BARNS, BRIDGES, &c.
Also furnish draft OF sketches at short notice,
with estimates.
An experience Of ten years warrants me IN
saving that can please Building Community;
ami refer the people Of Jefferson 10 my patrons
in This and my native County Of Clarke. Con-
tcmplating a permanent home in Jeferron
County. at Summit Point. hope thus 10 iden-
tifr With and make myself known 70. her peo-
ple. and ask share of their patronage,
Respectfully
Feb. :. 1SsItf r.. PtLLlAN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
DE.yTESTR I..

DRT II. SCH. EFFER, formerly OF, Of t re- r
ID lex. Md. having permanently located IN IN
Charlcstown, offers his professional services 10
Amended is a card Of his predecessor
1,n,,o Measure in recommending my successor,
DR. IL. Scheffer, who takes my office' IN 1ns
practice Of Dentistry and whose known ski IN; 10
his profession enables me TO eohlner, i,m
confidently to all nav patients lso'lcit 10. t'n,.
the same coniidence and generous sullo.a ~.
corded to ne By the citizens OF 'haiios'o"" "
and vicinity. IT v1rI1ANs
nf.r.i, y 1871
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
Legal Notice.

MATTER OF CHANGE OF NAME.
Macy yIRGIxlA ALLEN To MARY VIRGINIA
AIsQUITH.
This day came the petitioner, Mary Virginia
ALLEN. and filed her petition asking % change
her name to Mary Virginia Aisqui;h, and the
Court having considered said petition, doth
grant the same, and doth order that the name
Of the petitioner. Mary Virginia Allen, be and
Is hereby changed to Mary Virginia Aisquith
Clerks Fees $50. \ Copy.
T.ste- r. L. LYNCH, Clerk.
March ~, ISS4-2i'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
Meeting Of the STATE Board
of EEenlfh.

Notice Is hereby given that meeting of the
,.,..,,,Lor. nc ,bn State Board of Health for the
second Congressional District will be held at
lIarpcr'S Ferry,
THIRSDAT APRIL 10Th, 1854:
at which time and place applicants Tor eHarni-
nation certificates may present theiiiseiNSS.
Graduates in meliciuc may forward their
d;,,lomas. ~ their own expense. properly au-
thcnticated, for inspection. .,,>- =,
{. r RICHARDSON. NJ. D.
y. ID. BAKER, ". D.,
Members for Second Congressional DiS'''c''
March -. 1881
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Something more than mere penny whistle
exists ia New YORK ia the person OF Georse W.
Johnson. an ex-Hanoyer ,Nal slave whose e1-
,rii>ite whistllng talent has uctted HIM since
--Iacool $1,000 lie has Travelled with theat-
vic troupes and shown oil before the titled n"''
abroad. George was educated 40 Lynn Mas
after tic wa- AMI subsequently, served M the
Virginia legislature. IL is not stated that he
ever had % conference with Johnnie Wise in
fhe backyard
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

County OF Jefferson, set
March 2lst, 1884:
NRDERED. that a Special Session of the
[ ! County Court of this County be held on
FnpAY. rliE 18th or THIS MoNrt, for the pur-
pose OF Appointing and Qualifying Consta-
be. to fill the vacancy in the Office of Consta-
bile occasionei by the death Of NJ {. Iombro;
late Constable of Charestown District ana
for such other purposes as may be brought be-
fore the Court
IA. MOORE.
March . 1881 Clerk IF said Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Gen. Jn0 = Nlaraadukc Of Missouri, leading
aspirant for the democratic gubernatorial nom
nation. is convinced that Tilden will come be-
fore the Convention as presidential candidate
The Philadelphia Lelgcr'' New York cores
poudeat moreover, insists that Tilden and
Tunmany are again united; that the former :
nomination is q srtoag probability. if not a
fixed fact and that historic justice aud 90 the
fraud Of as are 70 supcrsede the tariff as shib-
bole,hs I'm the Empire State campaign.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
SHIRTS.
Commissioner Notice .

IN the Circuit Court Of jefferson County W.
! Va. February Term, lS-4.
JOHN J. MORROW. VIM. III. Morrow anu
Ruthyan W. Morrow, Plaintiffs.
Agt -
Nj. MORROW. Kate VI. Crutchcr. Ida H.
Foreman. :. H. Carton, and Arlington Morro%'
Joseph T. Morrow Ellen Morrow aud sarsh .
Morrow, infant children Of Joseph X. Morrow
decd. and Ruthyan W. Morrow. Admini''i-'
tor OF Joseph Morrow decd, Defendants
Extract from decree Of March 4th, 1871
1T is adjudged. ordered and decTced 'i v.
this cause be referred TO Commissioner Geo. p
T KearsIev. with instructions to settle the -
counts Of Rutliyan W. Morrow as edminis'rs'S.l
OF Joseph Morrow, deceased, and TO ascef, ~
the real estate of which Joseph Morrow olsu
seized and its value and also report whether -
would be for the interest Of the infant ae,e'N
ants that their interest in said Land shonln -
sold. or partiiioned off 10 them also ~ ar
tain and report the interest Of w. ii. MoIiyI
and the children Of J. X. Morrow. ~ me sel'
real e..ate named IN the bill. n deriFei nyr.'
the mother Of said W. III. Morrow anu .. -,
Morrow and 20 state any other matter thal III ~
parties 10 this suit may desire or which may ~
pertinent j Copy Tesfe. c,L
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

A current political squib rccites that inter
views with fifty prominent West Virginia dem
acra.s slow rilden to be the unanimous choice
Of the state democracy. In q commonwealth
SD pregnant Of prominent politicians, fifty eX-
pressions of preference would but dimly fore
shadow public opinion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
FOR RENT,

THE store room occupied by Geo: 7. Light
adjoining the Watson House. Possession
given first day Of April, iSs4: Apn'yy, to
Mnrl.li L 'Si-3t tLEVN NV'N'-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
AUCTION OF HARDWARE, &C.,

Commencing, tomorrow,
FRIDAY, FEBRUIRI 10Th,
,t 10 o'clock A. NJ. We will auction of the
Stnrk of HARDWARE, WOODEN-WAREI TN
WARE. &c. of the late firm OF Duke Gaila-
her and We will continue the public sale oi
said stock of goods the following Tuesday at
the same hour, and thence, II necessary on
each Friday and Tuesday until the who'e s'oc"
Shall have been disposed Of
Bctwecn the public sales. Mr.. G; Horace Gal
aicr is authorized to sell any of the stock at re,
tail. at cost prices And all persons indebted
10 Duke x GallalIer, on open account, can set
tie with him. >-,.,.,,x,
GAILAHER X KENNEDY.
]. y. Gallahcr, auct. trustees
February H. lSs4-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Germany sent as 100000 dozen eggs last
winter. The Matching out OF this LsSSer trou-
bic and the pork unplcasantness Is now ex-
planned
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

THE Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders OF
l. the Bank of ChariestOwn. will be held Oh
Monday, April It'll, at II o'clock \. NJ.
q. 4. P0RTERfiELD.
March IL. 's4-3t Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

A reliable item informs as that PENIS Near
nev il vvashin. dishcs in Frisco hash house
Thus genius wakes to stern realities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
Corrcct-aitcSt
BAIsy CARRIAGES.

A LARGE stock and all styles of Baby Car
I riacos. Just received and for sale at Bala-
more prices by SADLhh" Di'S-
March q. Isl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

GALL at Getzendanner 4 Baker, and get an
~ Oliver Chilled, or Ullum plOY-thc best
on the market.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Gainesville, Georgia is wonderfully interest
"a in an elderly pair Of twins who have we'd
dcd twin sisters and live ia twin cottages with
twin babies the breathing imase u csch other.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

The Shcricrdstown Register thinks Hon rs
Boyd Faulkner is the best man Yet mcntionet
for Governor"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

How the mischief '' 'r.ar1i'9ts asseis ~ can be
construed - subject TO recall is question
which only the highest tribunal in the land
should be expected 70 answet-d Il can.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

There are 500 rag dealers in Gotham and the
Italian picker,-up gather yearly S7jo,ooo worth.
Rags. bones and oldiron 80 doesn't sound aris-
socratic bu; there's lots Of money i'm i,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Ncu Yorker predicts tha, " the time is near
at hand when O race of houey-bees will oc in-
troluced 90 the American people who have n'
,,inscrs." Pcrhlp, the American people who
have no stinrcrs will o'icg, % making the ac
,uaintance of d new race of honcy-beeS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

The balance yet unpaid ct the surplus reye-
nue. distributed among the states under the pa
tcrnal Act Of '36 Is S9.5j7,2l4. Virginia and
Arkansas are tho only States tina, have had the
minority to ask ilr 4.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
UOIiCe.
S Il P P | n G |

Shopping of Every Description
Promptly and Economically Done.
References. Information and Circulars gwen
when desired Address
Mrs.A. NJ. SNOWDEN, No. - Bolton -;
Baltimore, Md.
March u. ISSI-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

NEusf NOTES.

The salary ofthe mayor Of Frederick has
been raised from $500 to 81 600 year.
Ex-senator r. NJ. T. Hunter of Essex
county, Va, has been i'll, but is GONZALES
cent.
The Winchester Nt,cs says Col. w. r.
Denney of that city has invested. recently
$50 600 in Florida.
"What thing so good ?" is tn query of a
met somewhat confused If he has cold
the only good thing we know of is bottle
of Or. Bulls Cough Syrup.
The cyclone that demolished the Baptist
church, at Mount Carmel, S. c., left the
pulpit standing, with the Bible and hymn
book undis:urbed.
The 3 vessels of the Greeley search exPe-
dition THE Thetis, the Aler; and the Bear
will sail for St. JONAS, y. f. 'twixt April
p and May 10.
Rev. DIR. Geo. II. Martin of Woodstock
Va, is elected pastor OF the Reformed
Church at B1rkittsyille, Frederick county
Vice Rev. NJ. L. Shuford, deceased.
The Virginia legislature has elected Col
Randolph Harrison of Cumberland county
State commissioner of agriculture and
II. G.. Moffett, Jr of Rappahnnock as rail-
roads commissioned
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Maryland hss molestly memorialized Con-
eress for tho return Of $1,000 advanced by the
state in 1870 fer tlsc erection OF public build
ing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that will execute VIC
foregoing Decree at my store. at Charle;sW,"ui'
West Virginia on the 18th day OF Apfi,; - 70
Given under my baud thu igi r, aps n "a
Nil, M 1881 COMMISSIONS.
-ioi'N -' Free Pres Fee $50
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Bssi,cp II. II. gsvunaeii, Of the NJ. Z. Oh
south aged Sc. died suddenly at Columbus,
Mississippi Yesterday week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

The President having shown decided diSin-
clinatiou 90 sign the Fitz-John Porter bill it
was Of course incumbent on Gen. Grant to visit
Washington where he might devote some time
to .tifcnius the executive vertebr,c ON this par
ticular question.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

The LEGAL rradations-elsevhcTc noted-oy
which the Supreme Court lets down 50 EASILY
the great expectations Of the States. and
Virginia in particular are something really
brilliant ia their line.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

California stands fifth among the states in
salt manufacture. Her production from sea
distillation has risen from 1000 bushels IN 90
10 ,sOOoOm So California ought to be mighty
wise
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Under the Act Of 'SG-the same that the SUI
prcme Court has So deity broken into bits-the
then twen,y->iN States rccciv-d of the surplus
revenue S2sI0I6H. aaee bqrae 7e ,ir Treasury
L..,tr az .rtrrqillli assrfs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Geo. II. Hagley hcs received a large STOCK
of Zeirler & Bro. Shoes for Ladies, Misses
and Children. In Gents Furnishing Goods
he has taken the Diamond Shirt as spe-
eialty. lie is in the City this week comp'e-
ting the purchase of his stock for the sea-
,on. Il will include his usual lne-Cioth-
ing Shoes, Hats, Gents Furnishing Goods,
Trunks. &c. Terms-Low prices for CASH
or Produce.
5000 Shingles and 400 Locust Posts Tor
sale
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

The Alexandria GI-efs pi,lily and suggest
lively remarks that floyd Howari. coiorcd, and
General Malone were soliciting agents for the
National Republican. and that while the former
has been sent 20 the ponitentiary for burglary
the latter still with the assistance OF the fre>i-
dent. continues % boss the republican party IN
Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
ROE HERRING.

JHAyE Just received new Potomac Roe Her
ring and will sell them by the biol. half bbl.
W dozen. GEO w. 7. KEARSLEf.
February II, 1881
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
Have YOU saw he GeneTaI7-I87' I. L'5'''

With renewed appropriation the Danvillc
Investigation farce opened again this week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
BANK STATEMENT.

Report Of the condition Of the First National
Bank of Jefferson at Charlcstown, W. Va, at
tb. cl,,e OF business March 7th 1851
RESOI- RCES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

gl6rtv years ag0ai, artistic Macon Georgia
man erected "a big ci-tern, ornamenied with O.
l.al iountaiu-st.,ue lif-sizel Of the goddess
,lsbe. GRACEFUL, attired in nothing a'au. IN
oli lady OBJECTED ,trcnuou>ly to the hsure ana
offered 90 make for 30 calico frock. >at>e-
.,aeatly the town fathers ordered Hebe's Inn
,.urensei.t i,. a cellar and during the war she
was summariiy melted down and converted
into Confederate bullets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
$lT7O2O O6
LIABILITIES,
State of West Virginia,

County of Jefferson.
samuel Howell Cashier of the above
named Bank. do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the hest of my knowledge
,nI bcl;cf SAML HOWELL,
Cashier
subscribed ana sworn 10 before me, this 18th
day Of March, lSSi
JNO PORTERFiELD.
Notary Public.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

The Keystone Bridge Company last week held
the unfinished Ohio Centrars bridge at Point
Pleasant, this State, pending payment for
work thereon. Wires erected by the marshal
under orders from Judge Jackson were cut and
an armed posse was called into service to en-
force the courts mandate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
.sdiainisrrator's .S'0stce.

A H. persons having claims against the c rs,
y tate of the late Mrs. Ann n. Duke Will
nlrHsc prescn, them to me for payment. All
persons owing said estate will pay mp at an carly
day and oblige, GEO. NJ ~ ~
March ~, lSSi-lm. Anni
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Jefferson Davis is made executor OF the
will of the late Gen. VIM. Brown OF Ga'
who left him 100000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Those intelligent representatives of Illinois
vomanhood who cut on their hair and gave 20
q smooth tonrucd agent 90 De- made into elc-
CANT coifIur,s are wiser than they we've last
week. but they don look So pretty
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27
Ho,c Net to DO II.

ON the petition f0r 4 mandamus competing
the Treasury to pay Virginia her proportion
fS7s2. S,0l Of the balance of surplus revenue yet
dino the States under the distnbutive Act OF
June %. 1s53. the Sarscr.c Court last week Dc
cided that said Act imposed no legal obliga-
ton ON the Government and n best PROVIDED
only temporary deposit among the states SUD
iert IN recall that il authorized distribution,
only. of the surplus or hand January l. 81 ;
that the Act of October p 81 postponed pay
itcnt of said balance until January l, lsS9, ~
which time the Treasurys condition dld not
warrant the doing 50 finally that the Depart
ment cannot now make such payment without
authority from Congress which desired "au-
thority." the Court might have added, 1t was
fully prepared to declare unconstitutional.
4sThc free trade and whiSkcy ring democrats
al the House Of Representatives ~ Washington
hfiseatcd Col r. NJ Mayo, republican mehher
frdnl the First Virginia district yesterday =
The elect of such "a step VIII be ielt IN uie
North. where people of both parties have some
respect far law which BOarbOniSR never had.
-Richmosd Wig
Mr.. Mayo was oustcd from Mr.. Garrison 5
seat by an unanimous vote-cxcepting ms own.
An. of all parties. including Johnnie Wise, the
WINS representative, voted for Mr.. Garrison
10 take the seat whereof he had been deprived
bv Returning Board Of which the Mahonite
Governor was chief Even Mayo himself ac-
knowlcdscd he had no claim-yet he had been
careful 10 Draw five thousand dollars all the
same. What a ,,iScrably reckless and unseru-
pulous sheet the III 'moad Wig has become
From the MartiuSburg l.. 1epeHde"' Is the fol-
lowing clever. non-lartizan meotion OF Hon.
T. Boyd Faulkner:
MI. Faulkner has avowed himSclfa Handi-
date. and has virtually entered the arenl vi
contest with other candidates. Hon. r. WINS
Wilson and Hon. Joseph Miller being the most
prominent Speaking from an independent
standpoint we assert that in point of intellect,
morals. culture and experience, our iellow-ciu-
zcn. Mr. T.. b. Faulkner. is the peer of any man
OF leader within hiS party His life anu ms
record ~ man j. clear and undecided. We
are not writing i'm political sense, for oitlineS
the writer has differed with him politically ana
found him "a manly. honorable opponent. IL Is
the personal sense. that of citizen, TREND, man
and social rclation-a better and purcr SENSE
chat makes men friends and brothers IN spite
Of politics. that We write A temperate man IN
an things. with reasonable views, always con-
fined within the bounds of proprety-not q
fanatic even IN politics-we concede that Mr..
Faulkner will make respectable and strong
leader If nominated for Governor by the DEM
ocrat~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

That Boston chap who has inyesteda coupon
cutting machine ought to De ashamed of him
self Bloltcl b1nlholdcrs are indoicnt enough
y. n j.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

Gov. Cleveland has approved the bill em-
powering the mayor Of New York to makeap-
poin.mcuts independent Of aldermanic coniir-
nation. In tine light Of late disclosures this
wont improve municipal affairs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-03-27

The widow Of Frank Leslie wAo lied I'm -
will shortly marry ,hc Marqui, dc Leuviilc, an
Anglo Frcuchman, whose title dates back To-
1855. She intends. however retaining active
control Of her bis publishing interests.