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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
NEHSY NOTES

The Virginia "straighto0ts" mot yesterday
in convention at Richmond.
The 81 district w. VA republican s
have declared for Blaine and Lincoln.
An attempt will be made to-day TO cut off
debate and bring the Morrison bill to vote.
Judge Bond has decided as legal the
Riddleberger act making coupons receivable
for taxes.
Bishop Peterldn of this State participated
N the deliberations Of the House Of Bishops
in New York last week.
A Huntersyiile n. c. matron has lately
presented her frantic husband with the
second PAIR of twins within months.
Jno. c. IEarbaugh, a claim agent of
Hagerstoa,i. only charged pensioner S7OO
for collecting claim S78714. Hcwassen-
fenced to so days in jail Tor violation of the
pension laws.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
state OF Eg1ss Virginia,
Conntv OF Jefferson


Clerks Office Of the County Court
The following is a List OF Deeds admitted TO
Record in SAID Office, during the week ending
April % 1881:
]. Mary L. Thompson to Thomas Turner,
Tius.cc Deed OF Trust, dated April Sth, 1881,
conveying l2G Acres, IOods and 70 PercheS OF
Land. Date of Record, April 22nd, lisa.
>. Dan'l b. Lucas, Trustee. &c, TO +. Is l.nns,
ford. Deed Of Bargain and Sale. dated Aprii
10Th. lss{, convcyinga House and Lot O. Lafd
in CharleStswn. Date of Record, April 25rd'
1891.
3 Vim. J. Knott to Wm. L. Reinhart, Deed
of Release. dated and Reeorded. April 9Th ISL
4. John N. Marquette and wife to James
Watson Deed ofBsrgs;n and sale, dated A pril
ga. 1854 conveying Lot No ? Block +, Shen-
andoah street, liarpcr's Perry Date OF Record
April 24th, 1854. :,
; George /. Hoffman and wife ~ George NJ.
Reltzhoovcr and George VI. Knott Trustees Tor
Vim. J. Knott Deed Of Trust, dated April 2H1h,
1884 conveying 10 Acres Of Land near Rear
neysyille. Date of Record, April 26th, 1854;
&. George W. Halter and wife to Forrest W .
Rrown. Trustee Of Jefferson County building
Association. No. 4. Deed of Trust, dated Feb
ruary l2th. 1881, conveying ofan Acre OF Land
near Char!estown. Date OF Record April 2oth'
1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
ELECTION NOTICE.


THE Regular Biennial Election to fill the Of
fees of Mayor. Recorder and Counciimen
of the Corporation of Charlestown. will be held
on the
Fourth Tursf1y ia My inst,
MAY 22d, 1851
and the Polls will be open on said day at the
following places. and the following persons are
appointed Inspectors and Clerks OF ELECTION
Isr WARD. Voting plaee-Town Han.
W / Merchant,
George Dooley, Inspectors.
DIS Hughes.
JnO. w Garner, Clerk
2SD WARD. Voting place-ln store Room en-
Washington street, just EaS; OF Goldsniths
Building.
II. o. Talbot
h. f. Leisenring, inspectors.
Jno. Z. German.
". L. Hedges, Clerk.
81 WARD Voting place-Court-House'
George IL. Flagg,
g Lee Phillips, Inspectors
II. ). D0nnelly
l. NJ. Blessing Clerk.
Polls open from sunrise to sunset. All places
where Intoxicating Liquors are sold must be
closed on that day.
BY Order Of the Council.
J. Y. SIMMONS, Mayor.
c. VI HoUGH, Recorder.
MAY l. lSSi-H.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

several lays prior to the Coalition Conven-
zion Yesterday week at Richmond Malone had
chosen the delegates 20 o. elected and IN other
essentials. including thc strict enforcement of
,hs unit rule mappel out the work, which a
later conference promptly ratified and che con
,cutiou perfected The delegates 10 tileasc-
Arthur men, al Of 'em-eec:
.ifIsr.r. =. NJ No5t, stanton; T. :. Blair
Wvihc: j. ID Brady Vim Mahone, Petersburg
W. A. plca>auts, colorel, Pittsy wanna; =. y.
Districts. lst.-DuT Green l. & Stuart "a,
Hon W n Libby jordan Thompson. col So
NJ. G. Elam. Anderson Taylor, cot. 5th. Nii.
sims Winfield Scott; 6ta. JAS \. Frazier
Jas Mclaughlin 7th. l.. %. Walker }. J..
Dam. sth. T. g.. pophaui, r. L. Mitchell; 9TH
4 r. Houston. H. g. Wood.
I,ar-ar. were chosen as follows ~ tlTjc
]. ssh, 7 uary.c OF Amelia and w. IL. Turner
osNor.o.S. District, :. 3. Allen RIiicy Brown,
a. II Cs.-ey. J.. r. Hubbard, J. II. Van AuSen,
n R Brown l. W Hubbard, II. ). Walker,
r.. ". L1,han aul II. ". Holloway.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

Proycrh1lly lie travels fast.
Proyerbillly lie travels fast but the Presi-
BENT overhaulei one.
Proyerbil.y lia tr-yels f.s. bat the Prosi-
has promptly oyeraa"lel the one given sly
s.ig-0uJ by his rivals.
Provcrbial,y a Die travels mighty fas' bur the
Pr.,ilsu. promptly oyerhauied the one lei ship
by his rivals crcdJing him with declining the
Stst. conventions possible nomination
Pro,crbially be travels mighty fast but the
Pre,iicn, promptly oyerhaulcd the one lei slip
pr lis rivals Jas, week erciiunE Linz with de
clinins in advance the Convention nomination.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

One by one the roses fllE' Bob lnserSoH
.bc paesn chief wanted e. Doe injected into tic
Chicl-o convention from Washington City but
Perry Csrson. colo7cd was chosen. y negro
was appointed lrom New Jersey instead OF the
ro.eni MISUNDERSTANDING of the Nary :--
and Negro va, preferred i'm Ohio to eN-SPeak-
er K.it.r. These are NOT denominations de-
vouuy desired by these unNor,hes. However
thcv made their bed and IN H.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

After indulging a high old debate touching
his right thereto the Senate last week gruds-
incly rendered the Commissioners Of Agrical-
tnre the nriyileye OF the floor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
, E11sG--I~TIFr OF ID IA MILY JOUECNA AL.

a have been married nov" boosted
prosy old fellow, "more thsn thirty years
and have never given my ~iie q cross word
nor have | ever been without bottle OF Dr.
Balls Cough Syrup in case OF cold or
sOygh"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
S HOPPIKG g.

Shopping Of Every Description
Promptly ami Economically Done
References. Information and Circulars gwen
when desired. Address ,.c4
-Hi''4A ~ 90 Baltimore, Nd.
March % 1Ss4-Sm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

The Malone convention platform favors a
free ballot, protective tariff, calls for Arthur's
nomination and throwing off the mask, reads
the coalition party of Virginia formally into
the republican fold. Nothing in Billys demo
cratic life became him Ike the leaving 1t!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

The llCr-c is under the Necessity OF seeking
wisdom from its public hcal,h committee as TO
whether the alultcration OF food and drugs
calls tor legislation. Hence S25ooai.owance
j. voted the committee 90 facilitate its enquiry
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
sfasc NJ Espsf asircsni0.

County Of Jefferson. set
In the County Court Special Session, Apr!
o5th 1881
ORDERED. that the Clerk Of this Court, al
~ vcr,isc IN the papers Of the County that
Bids will De- received hy the Court on WrDNEs-
DAY. ruE -th DAY OF May, lSSi the Sd day OF
the May Term. 1854. for the Work to be done
and Materials Furnished IN Altering the f!ue
an Tho Western side of the Court-H0use Of this
County. according 20 the Plan and Specifca-
tions OF Architec, Nelson, on file in the Clerk
Office of the County Court-reserying the right
to accep. or reject any bid made
\ Copy-TeSte. 1000
May /, 81. Clerk OF County Court
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

We don't say much about our Millinery De
partment. \ very busy place just now. If
You desire the best satisfaction in that line you
will find it 10 your interest 10 call on Us. Pop
ular and fashionable work at very interesting
Low Prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

Or. Mary Walker says she viii Be- wear trons-
CPS or nothing" Trousers. Mary Trousers,
now that Yen have thrown yourself into he
breach
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
Notice..

Thos c. Rust hereby notifies thc cue - !.
cb.rlesto,rn and vicinity that he hasa its
and inuroycd Steam Feather RcnOyai0f WIZ \, I.
hc intends 10 put into operation At Once.
removes al moth, and cleans thc feather pr.
makes them aS good n new. Can reno r . 1'
from 5to - pounds Of time Price 81 -.
vating. s.. 80 for Bed. Bolster and iwo Pillow
without Bolster and Pillows, SlOj Ia.
IL will also remove moth from Do, %,
Clothing and Brussels Carpet, shop % NJ. 80.
rress 81. next door 10 residence. near D"i-'-'
Church. kcspeciiuis' r.. pr-.r
ADril q. 1884, -. =
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

Tie platform Of the hiorcpu5lcan convon-
ton endorses thc administration. dcnounces
polygany, exalis pro,ec,ion-and that is about
an
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
Notice.
Re READY When the " Pension Bili +"
Passes.

Officers. Soldiers and Others Of the Mexi-
can War Service; Widows Of deceased
persons who served; send on promptly.
voilr names in full, and as particular statements
ofservice IS possible, u the subscriber. enclosing
in your letters six cents, postage stamps for re-
turn OF proper application papers. The legal
fee allowed, not payable until after the Pension
is granted. Address
John :. GALLAHER, Attorney.
Gl5G Street. South West
March -, 'sI-if. Washington, ID. c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
BUILDING CONTRACTS.

rVIIE undersigned, BUILDER and CON
TRACTOR. desires to inform the Citizens
OF Jefferson County and the Community eencr-
ally that he i prepared to undertake all kinds
of Building Contracts. VIZ
HOUSE BUILDING, BARNS, BRIDGES, &C.
Alsofurnish draft or sketches a; short notice,
with estimates.
An experience Of ten years warrants me IN
saving that can please Building Community
and refer the people Of Jefferson to nay patrons
in this and my native County of Clarke. Con
templating 4 permanent home in Jeiierron
County. at Summit Point. ! hope thus 10 iden-
tify with. and make myself known -. her Peo-
pie and ask u share OF their patronage
Respectfully.
Feb. :. 1SS4-tf. PR. Pt LLiAM.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

Those who oppose soju,ly the destruction
orour forests declare that thereby the coni-
Hb-ium Of nature has been calamiiously dis
turbed" Ilcsa errumout applies equally
to the use of electricity
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
MIL TOR RENT.
Sale Of Valuable Town Lot

THE undersigned Trustee, under and by
| virtue of the authority contained III q deco
of tr,is, made on the 9TH day oi April, lo7z' o!
+ W. Bellneer. To William l.. Wilson, trustee
To secure Henry O. Talbot, trustee, and record
ed in The County Clerks office 81 Jefferson
county " Va. in Deed Book X, page $50 ana
at tho request Of the beneficiary IN Saln deei,
viii offr for sale at public auction, IN front OF
the Cour, House, in Charlestown' ". Va on
.Satrdqy. hoy 24th, 1884, al ll.SO A. ~
The following Real Estate name din said aee =.
= certain la, and parcel Of Land situate ~
Charlcstcxr on the Northeast corner OF W ASH,
in,,ton ana samuel streets, extending along Salu
Samuel street from Washington TO LADyr1y
street and fronting about forty-tWo and nan
f.et ON said Washington and Liberty streets
Tho said la, will be offered in two parceiS-,o.he
frontin.- am Washington street and extending
hack alone Samuel street half Way 70 Liberty
SIRE, the other fronting on Liberty street ana
cxtendin. back half way to Washington street
The said property is sold TO pay the said lien
ryO TaIbo,t Trustee, the unpaid purchase M mo
new thereof the sum of Seven Hundred 10, Do1-
lars with interest thereon from April - 1851
the anne being now due and unpaid
TERMS OF SALE CASH ana deed mace anu
delivered ON payment of purchase money:
Apr -. lSSi-it. w l. " -r-.,.,,,
Free Press fec-s1 90.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
S. D. HlRscnMAY & Co. :

Johnnie Wise prudently declined the honor
of being one of Mabones gagged delesates-at-
large. Score one for Johnnie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

The New York Tnrc, Washington special un-
derstands that Speaker Carlisle Will make a
brilliant effort jn behalf OF thc uri1 iali-t'ew-
ine subtle distinction between free trade. ah-
solutc. and ir,cr trade. and insisting that a Ia
riff for revenue solely vi,l incidentally afford
whatever protection American labor and man
ue,cturcs need. wilimproye wages aad elevate
rhc lalorers' condition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
ey.EgETE- W.gSEzs.T'G.

JACK TAYLOR. HARRY POWELL & CO.
XXTEare prepared 20 execute withdrawing
w and tnl>omiuiug in the best manner AZ
low rates. Houses. Barns and Fencing. Wcdo
indoor work SO neatly that the carpets need
moi b. removed. Respectfully,
TAYLOR. POWELL Il co.
N,v1 1854
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

THEREBY notify the good People o. M frd
town and the Public, also that aii WIZ le-
il to their advantage To look 10 my Gne
fore purchasing abroad have % i-,ii .,.es
10. OF samples from some Of the iea9ins ---,,-r,
Of New York d Philadelphia. All s-.,,.9iise
made in tic latest style and ~ ~oi@. .i.-. sll
manner. will say with coniidcnc. ..-.,,rs
orders for garments viii be Tiled % .N1 Min
satisfaction Of whoever may FAVOR ii'
call. -.
ErCutfing made SPeciaity
Respectfully, pouRTR.
March % ISIS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

Uea.l,a god worship haas sunk CD low c,b
in Che east When Japan imports 35.o'o cases of
petroleum for temple uses. Pennsylvania oil
interests. however, prof; by thc economical
innovation
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

DR.. vs.. T. Barnard, the organizer and score
t,ry cf tl,c y. so. Employees Relief AsSocia-
uop bee resigned from i'll health. lie leaves
with cine society, however, the pleasant ass %
rance ,hat private subscriptions wal. early fur
uish 70 with O hospital "a sanitarium anda home
ss- disabled veterans in the service Of the Old
Reliable. Wcarc pleased, indeed 10 note this
promised token OF the Society's success and
visi>it many ,imcs Gol-specl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

Ladies don't forget the date Of our opening
May 6,h and 7,h-the Place, The Twin Fronts
where We will display our large and handsome
line OF Millinery.
Sd. HIRscu,iAN & Co
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

The incstimable value Of college training IS
shown "a the appointment OF "a Harvard grad
rate rs pitcher Ia O base bah club IL 5000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
;. ID. HiRscllMAN a Co

The calcndarcd Senate bill creating conf
mission 20 lool, into the material, industrial
and intellectual advancement Of the negro since
TO is not SO good practically, as the promised
40 acres and a mule Of days gone by-butit
eyinces an awakening of the republican CON
science in poor Pompey's regard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
BABY CARRIAGES

LARGE stock and all styles Of Baby, car q:
/ riares. lust received and for sale at ga BAN
more prices by H-AD--I- - -
March -. ISL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
PLANTS.

ALL kinds Of VEGETABLE PLANTS-Cab-
y ba-e. Tomato Sweet Potato, Pepper Egg,
&c.-ofthe very best varieties, and IN good con
dition. for sale at the Church Hill Gardens.
Apr - Sit = II. NOODbi ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

The PENNSYLVANIA republicans are sorely o.
f-.iI .aa. ti.c presence OF Nauoiral bank direc-
t,-s on their electoral ticket viii "ork evil to
tl, c.gse-slch officials being construciyely
officer. Of .ru-t under she Us. The Keystone
CiHa,, may possess their souls i'm peace. such
technical flaws are only picked in hede'peT'te
case, ofDixie delegations. The his North don {
bro.t p-cavuue interference,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

pniJc Send six cents fpr postage, and
n Eh!lC, receive free costly box OF goods
which will help ALL NJ either sex. 10 more mo
uey right away than anything else 10 the "orlH'
Fortunes await thc worker. absolutely SURF
AZ oncc address TRt'E Go, Augusta, Maine.
April 10. lss4-ly7
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

A Senate Din. passed by 81 90 - makes all
T.. :. Courts courts Of bankruptcy and creates
Do Commissioner in Bankruptcy .a' $1,000 in
eael judicial ii>,ric. ana Supervisor at 5000
% each circuit The haukrGg, Of wearing s2-
parel and other non-attAehaoic property is eS-
emu.ed. The Treasury mus; audit All bills Of
court officers and employees concerned IN SET
fliu. bankrupt estates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

Representatives Wilson and Gibson 7oted
las, week to concur in the Senate naval ball a.
amendment arming the tArcc steel cruisers ST.
indy hnila.nE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

A cyclohe, appalling in its fury, passed over
the Southern parts OF Montgomery and Greene
counties. Ohio, on Sunday afternoon last, Kill
ing and wourding persons and stock and de-
stroying mu.h property.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
sDREsS .E.gGE.yG.
SHIRE

rEyRY the Pride n the World Shirt. the bot
in the market. 200 Linen and the c'I+
lasting stay attachment For sale 10y ,n,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

England had ar earthquake a few days ago.
We hope it viii r.ut be blamed on the h-lrish.
The octognariars of to-day will recollect
with various emotions tha, sprigbtly kicker Of
the French ballet, Maria Taglioni, who died
last week aged about 50.
Representatives Wilson and Gibson 7oted
las, week to concur in the Senate naval bill a.
amendment arning the tArcc steel cruisers ST.
ready building.
The middle man is as important factor in
POLITICS as In trade. And in negotiating Tor the
support of v,,rchasable southern whites Arthur
could mo-, find a craftier agent than Malone.
The indispensable art of buying cheap and
selling high is only understood in its perfect
ness ly the dealer in old clothes and Mister Bill
ly Malone.
PENNSYLVANIA democrats want q tariff plank
tbst doesn', have Co be chalked rel TO show 1t
is not the lil Of tho old wing coffin-says
Keystone democrat.
The dcle,tablc Malone has, it transpircs, been
doing some tall harsling with the political
owners of the white republicans in the South.
Andi is 20 our aesthetic President that he Will
tlrn over these mcrchantable hybrids-C. o. D..
Mr.. Andrew A. Iipscomb o.; the Washington
Har has the sincere sympathy Of wide circle
of friend, I'M thc bereavement that has visited
him I'm the death Of his lovely wife. The NrR-
slxr, FREE PEsss fcclingly tenders this token
Of confidence
The Nor,antown Nrv Doeiai7u says truly
q. Appearances would indicate that the Hon.
VIM. !. Wilson will be unanimously nomina-
,cd 90 succeed himself as Congressman from
tais district. Tais. We believe, is the thing Tor
hi, party todo.'
r. had been wiserif the House judiciary COM
nni,, la3 delayed It's adverse report on wo-
man suffrage until the eve OF atJournment.-
AS is the spccklci-bcs pardon progressive
hens have three months, perhaps wherein
to lav plans aud execute dire vengeance.
We are .9methins Disappointed that o'Don-
ovan Rossa. the evil genius Of lrishmen and the
i,....,os mo ,,,is,l,ievous and cowarily
nus -. 80 t-. r. w., claimed for his own
-...,,..n.,:,r.,,,. tho e,r-borake which last
week ramblcd alou- ,he eastern counties of Old
England
..-,t- -. 10 b,,,.orod in the
tI.,...,:,, ..,.yi,,,ir.al ~, ,,e-sons
-. 80, ,.- ,,;l;,,-v service
.'''''''' - U.;,,..;, i,seif nm ar-
'i any "'' D.. GA .rr..,s,,-
s''''''-' '' .''' ...,.;.,.,,. n. ,-;,,I ont
" SUM- .,,'',
ANA '-''' Wall .'-' .---
Wan .he l"'''-''1 l,''l 1-.,;,,a.;(,,,
strike Tor the U,ee''''.','' -
Gen. Batter ''n,''o.'''' -, -
idi ll's''.-iS ''','.''' '''' -, II,
90 'Ne n''-l' '','' ~
may "'''i' S,' VIA '-o - ..i...;,I cum l.
inany " year ",-'l' ''.'
iodi'i 'h Nei 'l''''l''
MI ''''l 90" ''''7 ~. -
-eisef s''.'.S ',, l''' 80 IN I'LL l.
l'' Al '-''','' M. Nm. 80 s,,o,.,,,. p.,il
o~'' -. -. ,r,,,intment the
-. ..,.,.-,.,,. would teach them that
IN. D, and ~ make
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

England had ar earthquake few days ago.
We hope il viii l,Ut De blamed on the h-lrish.
The octognarians Of today will reeoliect
with various emotions tha, sprigbtly kicker OF
the French ballet, Maria Taglioni, who died
lsst reek a-c1 about -.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

The middle man is as important factor in
poli;5cs as in trade. Andin negotiating tor the
Support of pgrchasable southern whites Arthur
coald mo-; find a craftier agent than Malone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
ROE HERRING.

IUAVE inst received new Potomac Roc lie,'
| r;nr ana will sell them by the Dbl. bail POL
=, dozen GEO. W. r. KEABsLEf.
Fcl,ruarv Fl 1884,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

A telegraph war has begun between rival
COMPANIES and rates are reduced on night mes
sagcs. The b. & O. only charges cent word.
Thc irete bet;er-half can have the last word
dnr-chnnn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

At General Mahone's recent CONVENTION
the coiorcd delegates were nearly all a.
signed seats in the gallery Of the theasre,
and those from white districts on the first
floor. This plan prevented the two races
from being thrown together, and carried
out Mr.. John Wise's idea ofreceiving color
ed legislators in his kitchen. But yet, the
General, when addressing the negroes, says
he hopes to see all race distinctions abol-
ished.-Alerandria Ga-cife.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
TO The PUBLIC.

CtHARLrS NcCARD, the "old Reliable"
Y informs his friends and the public that he
has rented q room in the Weirick Buldinr,
formerly occupied by J. T. Marker, which has
been neatly fitted as an eating Room Tor ms
friend, aud tie public generally. All kinds oi
catabcs continually on hand. luleh or meals
al short notice, at all hour ana IN GOO s'!Ie'
Give him a call.
MAY /. 81 CHARLES IL MD'Ah'.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

Tic inevitable, only, has happened IN the
massage oc the House bin peusionine all persons
Observation-Disclosures naval or military service
in any war iu the L. :. Being in itself an ar
.9imcnt f1- lower taxes the existence ola Treasu-
~ surplus mus, inconduently be wiped cut.
And .hi, viii DO F..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

AT a meeting ,ae o,Ler day Of the Johns
Hopkins literary society ia Baltimore poems
were recitcd in fifteen different languages and
afterwards translated We thank our stars we
were not invited Suppose they had all been
ON spriue-auI such a spring as tli,'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01
Trusfse's Sale.

THE undersigned. rs trustee Of Z. Brownoid
| 4 Son. offers :gr sale at reduced prices .
Gnn sfnck Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

With he laulable purpose OF making a ten
strike for the Grcenback-Labor no'aina'ion
Con Batter contributed las. week some beaun-
fai cpis,olary >uAdeti1s or ihc SUBJECTED S'r'Hes
60 ,he Buffalo workinsmen's masSmeetins lie
may. indeed get what he coycts, bat II Will be
many year before the presidential cup is
found in Benmmin'> suck.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

The indispensable art Of buying cheap and
selling high is only understood in its perfect
ness by the dealer in old clothes and Mister Bill
IN Malone
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-05-01

The House is now sitting o'nishts 90 discuss
the tariff bin