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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

There was such a wholc-soulcd comminslins
81 the white and biack among the Arthurites
AMI Blaineitsat Chicago as never was dreamed
ofby the std,s- advocate % social equality.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

The London barhas decided that tho recipient
OF letter may publish il with OF without the
writer's consent. Recipients usually DO in
.r.ach ofprlnLLsc Csc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

NJ one at Chicago got 50 badly lca (he has
NOT been right for good whilel as Billy Ma
homo. lie has nothing 20 hope for in the cleo
ton or defeat of Blaine There's no silver Ii
ming 90 his black cloud.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

The New York Hergld thinks the republcans
will realize their blundeT in November, the
Tine, openly denounces the ticket, the SIN and
the norld say its strength should not be under
estimated and tho Tribune, becoming onthusi-
astic. drops Wcgg-like, into poetry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Bayari is oar choice for President. His a.
biEty and incorrup.ibiity is platform enough
tor Us.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

III positively asserted that Hvper'' Heskly
viii oppose Blaine and Logan. 1t will be a
power under the pen OF Curtis and pencil Of
Mas, In iortrayins the weaknesses, and worse,
II thc r,publican standard bearers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Aftcr a four days session thc national rcpub-
Hean convent, N adiou-ncta al ten o'clock last
Friday night
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

There istalk oflIr Tilden declining the NOM
ination in letter 90 De read in the Democratic
State Convention next Wednesday. We hope
otherwise
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Temperance, womeus rights and other new
tangled notions are given the coolest kind Of
shoulder in the republican platform.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

unexpectedly suggest TO Mr.. II. W Bcecher,
She alleged cleric, that he step down and out
from the pulpit he industriou>ly disgraccs each
Sabbath and eater the political field. As a pol
i'iciau lIenry Ward is something Of a genius,
us q minister ne is "a bowling fraud.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
CEIAMOIs SKINS.

nF which NC have a nice and select stock
" ranging in price from II 10 - cent piece
Also nice stock ofcafriagc and bathing sponges
May ~. lsSI. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

The Democratic National Convention will
comprise S2o DELEGATES bat the Is from the ter
ritoric> and the District Columbia cannot vote.
The two-Jhiris rule also prevailing it will re
nnire SIS votes o. nominlte.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

In the House Of Representatives last Thurs
dsy a bill was passed au,horisin, the sale OF
the real estate ana riparian Rights VI thc Uni
ted States az Harper Fcsry, upon the motion
n Hon. VI. Wilson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

At meeting of the Town Council Tues
day nigh, Of last week the report of the
committee to select Standing Committees
was affirmed, AZ follows
Finance-MessrS. Brown, Gallaher and
Phillips.
Oriiuance-Messrs. G1llaher, Avis and
Po-tcrfeld.
Ccmcteries-Messrs. Phillips, Brown and
LipPitt.
Streets, Alleys and Grades-Messrs. Lip
pitt, Brown and Phillips.
Market IIouse-Messrs POrterfeld, Gala
her and Brown.
Accounts-Messrs. Avis, P0rteriicld and
Gallaher
Petitions-1Iessrs. Phillips, Avis and
Lippitt.
Salaries were fixed as follows Mayor,
$50; Recorder, $50 Treasurer, go; At
torney, SIS: Sergeant. (including the duties
Of Street Commissioner and ASSESSOR 500.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

II IS said Vice President Edmuuds went to
Virginia last week 20 purchase fine horse
We suppose IA, dii not buy as hc is out of the
race ior the Presidential cup.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

The GypsieS are encamped near town
quite large number of them The women
are industriously plying their vocation Of
Fortune Telling quilting the guIlibie, of
which our community is not without its
proportion. The men are actively engaged
in trading horses, &c. At the Camp, on
Monday, one of the women demonstrated
her capacity to employ snlphurous and en-
phatic expressions towards her husband,
whom she said herse-whipped her In deal
Ing in futures she seems 70 have had her
palm read by an unskillful prophecies, or
she discounted fate cavelessly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Blainc and Logan viii make strong team
and it behooycs the democrats toapPrcciate the
fr..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

on the first and second ballot Virginia cast
votes for Blaine. q for Arthur and Tor Lo-
Jan. Un the ,hird and fourth She gave Blaine
2and Arthur 20 votes. Mahoaes hand is plain
Is seen iu this holding down process.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Maxwell the guboTnatorial ospirant, is to
West Virginia what J. Hendrix McTane was to
South Carolina two years ago. The latter strut
tel his brief hour ON the stage political, as a
similar nominee but the Palmetto democracy
got up-and sat down-and McLane was mashed
worse than any dude loving woman. Demo-
Gratis. up with YOU
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
EXAMINE.

A NEW material for thin Curtains, just reed
~ and for sale by
june -, III GEO. ". T. KEARsLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

A strange man, with q lighted torch was dis
covered cropping alou, under the stage in the
jcuscly packe convention Hall last Thursday
night Had DE applied the fambcou We would
have heard teu of somcthins appalling.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Veuuor is dead. II wou,d be interesting 10
hear from him concerning the weather where
Dc u.s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Vice President Edmunds last Thursday
seush' retirement at Berryyilic lie also found
/. ~. r-.NL - lLi--l.-n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Alta meeting Of the Massachusetts Reform
Club ia Boston on Saturday movement ior
independent political action took organized
form. and. with the concurrence Of such PROM
incnt republicans as Charles Francis Adams
and Edward Atkinson, a resolution was unan-
imously adopted pronouneing the nomination
Of NIcssrs. Blaine and Logan BY the republican
marty distinct and unqualified republication OF
allits professions of reform and en- insult 10
the conscience OF the country Not only So
but the members Of the club, after formally re
solving that they would under no circum-
stance" support the nominees, proceeded to
take steps 20 secure better nominations from
the democratic convention, and in default OF
success in that 10 put up an independent can
dldatc-a Conscience candidate, as it Is eN-
pressed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
BUILDING CONTRACTS.

rE,IIE undersigned. BUILDER and CON
1 TRACTOR, desires to inform the Citizens
Of Jefferson County and the Community eener-
ally that he is preparei 10 undertake all hinds
Of Building Contracts. viz:
HOUSE BUILDING, BARNS, BRIDGES, &C.
Also furnish draft or sketches at short notice,
with estimates.
An experience Of ten years warrants me In
saving that can please a Building Community
and refer the people of Jefferson 90 my patrons
in this and my native County Of Clarke. Con
templating permanent home in JeiFSrrun
County. at Summit Point. hope thus to iden-
tify with. and make myselfknOwn 10. her peo-
pic. and ask share Of their patronage.
Respectfully.
Feb Z 1ss4-tf L. r. PULLlAM.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
Prepared Coke.

/ HAVE stock of Prepared Coke fJr Suin.
l. MGR fuel. II Is popular fuel for summer
use, free from dust and free burning. Try It,
June II, lssi T. G. WASHINGTON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
Ch0rgesfO,cn Finances.
Report or Finance Committee.
For Year Ending Day 90, 1884.

To TIE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF TowN COUNCIL /:
The Finance Committee, submit the follow
Ing report of the financial condition ofthc town
tneethcr with q statement Of Recc!pts and Dis
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
Barber Wanted.

THE undersigned will give employment 10 4
l. capable. uprigii. young Barber. lie must
be expert in the business and correct in his
habits. SAMUELBR BROWN.
CharlestOwn, June ~, 1884.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
LgoKi LOOK! LOOK
The West End Still Alive
THAVE A MAMMOTH ICE CHEST. whic
i weighs 1850 pounds, and can furnish
FIR s II NJ L A Il 5,

Il IL II - Il W L. ~ Il ~
at all hours. cold sweet, nice and clean.
Salt Meats ofall kinds,-Sliced Ham in guam
titles TO sui; purchasers Ham Sausage. Dried
Beef and No. Lard constantly OH hand.
\ line of Groceries. consisting Of Molasscs,
Teas, CoiTees, Meal and the following brands Of
Flour Kable's Patent Roller Process and Rem
ncr's Best Family Flour.
1 large stock of Dried and Canned Goods on
hand, among Others the following articles ::
Dried Peaches, Dried Apples and Prunes, Can
ned Corn, Beans, Peas, Tomatoes, Apples and
Peaches 4 fine line Of Domestic and Foreign
Candies.
Mackerel and Potomac Herring By the doz.,
kit, half barrel and barrel.
Cigars and TobnccO.
A full line of all the popular brands on hand.
Goods delivered anywhere in the Corporation.
freeof chqrge, by Master rommie Ryan. Thank
ing my many friends and customers for past
patronage. hope by fair dealing TO merit con-
tinuance u the same.
June II, 1854. W. ;. NERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

q; may De-. as some one kindly intiiuatcs 90
.i.. tLa, the >,aunch old democracy Of West
Virginia. IS uula.y excited ancnt thc pre,cn-
-ioas fNI-xwc,". tits probably ;ruc, inpoint
of :lct FIAT lc aud dis colleagues have already
seem thc acmcot their uncnyiablc uotoric;y.
Not TW VIRGINIA Frrr PRrss must do its duty
hcurcn,isc~aud. iu common with other good
democratic newspapers. sound the warming a.
g-.u,t ,,.,h po,t,.cai iulostar.
The f,hl,l man in the moou has uot set been
Scientifically nailed, SD toSpeak. hut Dr Blend
mann has, by da-scnms hi, object glasses w''h
eamphor smoke anal thus tonins down tho
glare. been able To- discern oceans. fields. towns,
.,-ns alrlustrial traffic and other symbols OF
Die oa Lums broad susflea No mo-e iu-
deed, IS ihc moon 90 be snubhej as dead ,.as-
as Uorl3 amb,in- amiAly thro space. She is
something @, Poe cultivated aud jules Vcncs
"trip to her territory lougclfr- dream.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

The London Times on Friday devoted an ar
ticlc % the Chicago Convention. II says that
il is very difficult TO believe the Republicans
are sincere in the cause Of ciyil-Seryice reform.
The very fact that Mr. Blaine is the strongest
candidate proves tia. the wing Of the party
which favo-s purity Of administration is not in
"a majority, nor is it likely to exercise much in
iluencc % the coming election.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
NEWSY NOTES.

The Monument had reached height of
$50 feet last Thursday. 1O5 feet more will
top it off.
Auditor Jos. s. Miller, of West Virginia,
has withdrawn as candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for Governor.
Peter Negley, ex-United States assistant
treasurer at Baltimore, died at Hagerstown
Saturday afternoon, In his Goth year.
Two brothers Hooper, in Baltimore on
sunday, in a fraeas were badly wounded
each having right eye shot out.
John w. Mason is placed on the repub-
lican national committee from West Viz
ginia and F. 5. Blair from Virginia.
The House elections committee intend
reconsidering the vote BY which John
Wise was given his seat as against Massey.
As THE VIRGINIA FREE Press predicted,
Frank Langston's trial in Washington for
killing fellow -negre last March has ended
In an acqui,tal
Miss Gabrielle, daughter OF the late
Horace Greeley, was severely injured by a
carriage mishap at Chatougua, n. y, last
week
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher is indignant
over the nomination Of Blaine. He says
from, what he knows about him he would
not vote for Blaine for any public Office in
the United States lie further says that If
the democrats nominate Gov. Cleveland he
will vote for him.
Alabama and Tennessee will elect gov
ernor and state officers early in August, Ar
kansas and Vermont in September. Octo'
Der lst, Georgia elects, and on the nth
Ohio and W. Va. There is little matter
of q congressman in the Buckeye contest,
not forgetting its pivotal status which will
render the fight interesting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
BUY TIE
ESTERLY TWlME BINDER,

FARMERS, be careful IN buyingyour Farm
/ ing Implements. Don't be persuaded 200
soon. there Is an abundance 81 oil kinds 1T ma
chinery on the market. Rccolleci that The
Eaerly LightDrJl Urine B'"der'
was the only Twine Binder out last year That
,avc Entire Satisfaction. one hand and thfre
horses was all that was required 10 do oil the
work. Wcdo no, propose ioGather the Sheaycs
with this Binder No running after experts, I"
make II work. You can hold your mcmbcrshir
in Church, AMI run the E,terlya all through haf
vest. The uncertainty OF ii.cand the certainty
OF death, makes this n great point. This is no
experimental Binder. We refer you u DIT.
Woodward. near Kablctown. who has used ihc
Esterly. Tor proorofthc above. and not 10 agents
wild talk, who worry YOU with iDwery ccftih-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Whore thc vhilom hero u o vhiskCy ring
dies Ca water one cnnnot but remark the iron
ieai Gate that bc.c him. And neither can one
help believing. In such connection. that tic
tile otil fortune that has 90 last set in against
tlcpre.ious Grant crowd viii not stop, ProAa-
Ply. o., Oryi'.c j. Babcnck. The mills Of the
Gods Grind s'oUy, iu. thcy grind Exceedingly
fr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Since John Logan, the great corrul;er of
the English tongue, has been given q place on
the republican Presidential ticket, no wonder
the London Times mutterS in nournful tones
in view Of the possibility, not probability, Of
his election.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
What the Papers SGy

Below We give few excerpts frem leading
par,-s of the North
BoStan Herald lnd.) Belieetrg that NJ.
Blaine would be a bad and dangerous President
We hope 70 see him defeated Believing him
10 he weak candidate we expect TO see him
defeated.
The New York Hodlf (ind. believes thatev-
cry man who cares Tor the purity OF puohc ne
ANA tle welfare 81 the country must poignantly
regret Biaines nomination.
Tho New York Son dem IS Of the opinion
that rrhile many republicans Will oppose MT
Ph.,-., n weakness will not come SO muei,
80, his Old transactions in railway bonds and
in the NIullisan letters as from his Quixouc
polic,- when he was Secretary % State.
Ncv York WorH (dein) says: The nomi-
nation of Blaine and Logan is clearly the result
81 a shameless political bargain, and represents
rho Triumph Of the mercenar;es and worst Gle
mcnts Of the republican party.
The New York Ere1ng Post lind rep early
lo1 the fight against Blains. IL nov announces
that his defeat is caEtSia and that ITS masnl-
tude depends largely upon the action OF the
denocrats il believes that the nomination OF
Cleveland or Baysrd would leave the repuoh-
can candidate without remaining chance.
The NewNo-l Times (rep) repudiates Blaine
u-i.h a-rositiveneSs which shows that II Is viii
lir, to burn its bridges, and without having
any new ones ready for use II comedies that
Blaine is the only man really typical OF the par
I * and that he " rcYr SCENTS the average OF re-
nrhlican principles and purposes Of republican
| honor ana conscience. as they now are. The
I T,mc, is confident Of Mr.. Blaine's defeat OF
which and the consequences It says; mere
viii De- nothing ambiguous about the defe9t OF
I Mr.. Blaine He who runs may clearly rea" inc
I verdict In advance \ candidate unworthy OF
confidence and party too careless oil Us own ,i
| honor 90 be Longer trusted with the hauoh :
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

lis rcuark- Ioll-c thc convcnti0n Indicate
lynch % have been pretty iull-thc' not too
flu for uttc1nce. He gave tie convention
sYar-s thanks f1r ;hc honor rendered HIN and
expressed q belief that the country would not
allow man tobeiuansuroted President whose
title IS brought forth in fraud Hayes and the
republican party sot ara avtl, black eye there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
To TIE Pa6gic.

HAVE In t1ct some superior brands Of
1 Whiskoys. uinonE them . soar Mash Ken
lucky Whisky highly recommended - una
dutcratcd and plrc. ,.t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

An influential conservative republican says;
"There is no malienity Of sectional pro
sc7iphon," no straining of constitutional
power no scandalous corruption, from the III
cerous lcvelopements Of the Credit Mobilier
infmy % tie late wickclneSS Of the star route
contractors in which Blaine Was not either di-
rectly Or Indirectly notable participant"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

DAVID howell.
GEORGE BAYLOR,
VI. L. AVIS.
June 10. 1881. Committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

Wv. ID. GALLdHER, Editor.
CAGrles,osrY, ,JsIsrsO,, Cou',ty, West ia.
juno -, 1854.
West Vircinias p votes were cast for Blaine
crs each bp.lot
Bayari is our choice for President. His a.
bility and incorrup.ibiiity is platform enough
Tor Us.
AT Chicago the republicans thrcw-atrb to
tl,c whale-conferred an empty honor upon a
colorcd man.
Afcra four days session, thc national rcpub-
lean conven.i,a adjourned al ten o'clock last
Friday night
Blaine and Logan will make strong team
undit behooycs the democrats toapPrcciate the
flc;.
Temperance. womeu's rights and other new
tangled notions are given the coolest kind Of
shoulder i'm the republican platform
There were four ballots in ;hc Convention
last Friday-rcIrcs the four days Of It's
existence. on these Blaine gos respectively,
''' -
Starting with Z7s votes On the first ballot Ar-
thurs strength f.r two votes each on the Sc
coad and third and Ca tie fourth he received
only COZ.
.rbere WAS surh d vholc-soulel conrninslins
,f ,l. whit, ana l,,.,, am,a, the Arthuri,es
and Bl,insit.sa. CHICAGO rs never was dreamed
o' by 'Ae s''i''' advocate OF S.''''' ''l''i''l'
Tho London barhas decided that the recipient
og g., l,.s- ,,,, ,,,bii.l, IL wish or without the
,,-;.cr,s consent Rc.;p;ents usually DO i'm
s,.ac, of p-,r,f,e cs.,
motion ir. o. i,,.e- 10 be re,d in the dc0ocra,ic
STATE Convention next Wednesday. W, hone
.tbe-viss
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A strange man. with a lighted torch was dis
covered cropping about under the stage IN the
~. IL, ~. s.,,,t'.'.,, 49,, mid
~. -. ,,...,,l;,,..
on the first and second ballot Virginia cas-,
o votes for Blaine. q for Arthur and Tor Lo-
Jan. on The ,hiri and fourth she gave Blaine
-and Arihur-9 votes Nlth'"e mana Is !''''"-
IS see" d" ''''' "o-.l-I-S Wv. IlOe''S
In tho House ofR,prescn.a.ives last Thurs
l.,, hin r,. pass.i autho-i,in. the sale Of
+,e real estate ana ripe-i.r. RIGHTS VI the Uni
tea State, ~ Ilsrner's Fc.ry. upon the motion
oe Hon WI. wilson.
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-
Prof Bailey IS authority for the statement
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LII rte ,.,,.,,,,.. r., how. nv foot veins
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o.i' tame Worn s,'-- sure l''.' i''''''" '''
'h' '"''',9's ''''''.' % 80
nounced and thc ugly Normoas are given an
other hint 90 move Oh.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

burScnents Tor thC yelr !.
Bonded Debt of the
Town, bearing 6 per
Ccnt.........................''
Real Estate per last as
seSStncnt....................
Personal Property per
last asseSsment........,..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
S7SS,3N.ss

LEVY FOR TIE YEAR CHARGED TO sARGEAN1.
/ Levy of % cents on the
SlO0. ................n,,..... $l,070.75
White Males 24T
ColOrcd los
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12
STATE Of Fs;ess E'irgiR:a,

June 70, tssI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-06-12

March %. 1883.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-03-22
Mr.. GYE, the famous London man

Mr.. GYE, the famous London man
ager, is reported as likely to succeed Mr..
Henry Abbey in the management of the
Metropolitan Opera House, New York.
SOLICITOR OF THE TREASURY RAYNoR
died in Washington on the 9TH.
On the 9TH ex-Postmaster-General
James testified before the House Commit
tee on Expenditures in relation to the Star
route prosecutions.
JUDGE GRESHAM, Postmaster-Gen-
eral. is strongly urged for appointment to
the vacancy caused by the death of Judge
Drummond on the United States Circuit
Court bench.
The Maine Democratic State Con-
vention will be held June II.
CRY COLLECTOR JOHN MCMAHON of
Hoboken, N. j., is missing, and the Mayor
has taken possession of the office.
On the 9th General James A. Moor
head, one of the oldest and mosbprominent
citizens of Pittsburgh. Pa, died in that
city. He several times represented his dis
trict in Congress.
THE Wisconsin Republican State Con-
Yentlon will meet at Madison April 3o, 10
select delegates to the National Conven-
tion.
SENATOR and Mrs. Don Cameron are
at Sorrento, Italy, whore they will remain
some weeks longer.
A VERY cordial reception was given
Lieutenant Schuetz at the Merchants Elk
change, st. Louis, Mo-, at noon on the 9Th.
Many ladies were present, and the con-
CALCULATIONS were both warm and general
on his safe return from his long and peril
Gus expedition. tan elaborate banquet
was also given in the evening at the Ger
mania Club.
On the 9th Alden B. Stockwell, a
member of the New York Stock Exchange,
and at one time millionaire, was
posted, being unable to meet the demands
of deal calling for S. o.
TIE St. Louis managers of the Pacific
Express Company declare they will spend
as much as TiIler stole if it is necessary to
do so in order to hunt him down and bring
him to justice.