Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-02-09
Judge Hoge's appointment.



man, and somewhat over sixty years of age.
He wears n grey mous,eche. His manners
are pleasant, and he is essy 10 approach.
His influence came largely from the West
Virginia delegation and other prominent
politicians. He is regarded by lawyers who
know him as possessed of high legal attain
menls, and they predict that he will make
an excellent attorney for the District. The
selection of Judge Hoge looks like q COM
promise with the District Democracy and
the Democratic party. lie has lived in
Washington for several years, and cannot
be said to be an entire outsider but he has
retained his legal residence in Martinsburg.
lie has been for years a good Democratic
worker in his State, and has always had
party Interests at heart Il is said that he
withdrew from the race for a second term
in Congress because there was fight in his
district which might lead 10 injury to the
party. 1t is expected that the appointment
will have considerable political weight
Judge IIoges nomination and Senator
Faukners election will fix Cleveland solid
in Yves; Virginia" said well-knOwu man
from that State.
Revenue Commissioner Miller expressed
Himself as being much graiifed with the
Presidents choice lie said that Judge
.loges experience on the bench has fitted
nim Tor the duties be will now be called on
TO perform, and that while his practice has
been general one he has sufficient know
edge Of criminal cases TO manage the affairs
40 the courthouse admirably. "He is
iir Miller said, "a slow, deliberate, eau
ious man, who is anxious at all times and
under all circumstances TO see that justice
is done"
Judge Boteler, pardon clerk Department
Of Justice: al. is one of the best things the
President has done. John Hogc is one of
he best men know, and will OIL the place
most acccptably. He was for nine years
Judge Of the Circuit Court Of West Vir-
.uia, preceding senator Faulkner, who
was his partner at one time. lie represent
"a our District in Congress before Nr. Will
on, and since then has resided in this city
engaged in a large practice cf law. It can
sell be called District appointment, and
good one, too. lie is man Of undoubt-
d ability, and his private character is un-
.mpcachcd aud unimpeachabe lie is
bout sixty-fye years old am older than
hat, though, and down home in West Vir-
sinia they call me a young man, he added
aughingly.
Endorsed at Wheeling -Reg'aer Dem.);
Judge Hoge is an cstimable gentleman, 4
awycr of marked ability, aud has faithful
s. served his State and country in various
capacities. West Virginia has certainly
occn most literally treated by this admins
ration and the State will not forget to re-
urn her thanks in November"
No more graceful thing has lately been
one, in a political way, than the appoint
mcut Of Hon. John Blair Hoge, Of this
state, TO be District Attorney, Tor the Dis
ricl of Columbia. lie is not only an able
nan. and a distinguished lawyer, but de-
voted, patriotic member Of his party. He
deserves fully the position bestowed upon
lim and will honorably Oh the high place
lie Is to occupy -Rtehie Gasette.
The Nartinsburg .Sa,esmqa says: "The
ppointmen, of Judge Hoge, is a well de-
.erved tribute to. bis ability as lawyer, his
integrity as a man, and his fidelity to the
Democratic party and The present admins
ration. We congratulate President Cleye-
and on the excellent judgment displayed
10 making the appointment"
Judge Hoge ha. been appointed District
lttorney for Washington. The President
.ould not have made a better selection.
Hoge is a square, honest man Of capacity,
and will never bctray trust Vat gir-
giniq Democrat
Mars and Cowip: 3ir. Hoge will bring
20 the Office the experience Of nine years
on the bench a. well as that Of many years
egal practice and Of term in Congress.
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iher Wet. II Is called glycyrrhiza. 1t
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. bears a flower formed like that Of a pea,
but Of a violet or purple color. The root
in its raw state is well known as the licorice
root Of commerce. It a.tains length Of
several feet and Is often an inch in diane
TER After three years growth the extract
+, Of licorice sometimes known as Spanish
: licorice, is made from it by boiling in wa
j. ter, the decoction being decaHted oil and
- eyaporated.
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are in n state Of great religious excitement
G They believe that the final consummation o.
i an earthly matters j. close at hand. They
have discarded all their jewelry. Recently
n at meeting 5000 was turned into the
. church in cash and $1,000 in jewelry. The
3. latter will be sold to the ungodly and ih'