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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27
Commissioners Notice.

t. he Creditors If Thos. ". AoJy, deoeqsed
Notice is hereby given that have appointed
the 10Th day of October, 1888, at my office in
Charlestown, West Va, for receiving proof Of
debts or demands against the said decedent or
his estate, and all persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to produce them
before me on said day-having now in my
hands for settlement the account Of J. A. K.
Matheny, administrator Of said Thos w Roby.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1888 CLEON MOORE,
Commissioner OF Accounts.
Sept. q, l56S-6t. Free Press fee, 1858.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The Ncw Era is the name of a new paper
published at Kingwood w. v, by James
NJ. White. 1t is q sound Republican sheet,
and starts out in good shape politically and
geographically. We hope it may do much
good.-Norganto'ra Post RP.)
Sound Republican sheet" Ell? Isn't the
Journal Sound Republican ?"-though it
may not make much noise We don't think
Republicans can discount Brother Dawson
much on politics of his kind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

Plain people very reasonably fail to UNI
derstand why a reduction of the tariff 90 the
extent Of z per cent by the Democrats
should be heraldej by Jhe Republican press
a. Free Trade, when the Republicans them
selves in 1883 proposed a reduction of 20
per cent. and regarded their policy as pro-
tective." Besides, the records of all their
leaders, nearly reveal the fact that they
have time and again advocated putting va
rious commodities on the free list, or IA
yored a reduction ofthe tariff Has the de-
fnition Of Free Trade undergone revision 2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

We take the two appended articles Of the
Times from the Morgantown Post (RePub-
lican) In giving the President the coveted
power" we fail to see that the Democratic
House has "d serted him on the retaliation
question" X is nothing new for a Repub-
lican to be on two sides of a saplipg at one
and the same time:
A FLASH N THE PAN. GIVING CLEVELAND ROPE
shame shame The unaninity of
cries the New YorkS,vl the House Committee
in describing the way on Foreign Affairs in
the Democrats in Con- reporting bill confer
gresS are deserving ring on the President
Cleveland on the retail ample powers for retail
iation question. a iating on the Canadians
whole week has pass indicates that the Pres
ed" shouts the Slai ident will not want for
and they have done rope If it was the
nothing to support the Presidents idea that
highAmerican position he would give him an
which the President advantage, he is a dis
has taken Instead Of appointed man. He
action we see nothing has coveted power and
but doubt, hesitation, is not going to be de-
incapacity and blind MED any he asks for
ness. Shame Shame and on him will rest
The Sun has the Sa- the responsibility The
gacity to see and the bubble has already
independence to say collapsed-Iimcs.
that retaliation in the
Adm istration's hands
will amount to only a
flash in the pan that
the Democrats in Con-
gress have not the
pluck to follow up the
proclamation by the
President. who, either
frightened by the noise
he has made or con-
vulsed with the joke
he intended, has gone
fishing The Democrats
in Congress like owls
roost high and look
wise - Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The Philadelphia Press propounds the
following Ex-senator Thurman says that
the tariff is taking Sl13,0OOOO0 yearly
which the Government does not need. Then
why did the Democratic House appropriate
al, but Sl3,000,000 Of this sum p. Morgan
torn Post Rep
The Democratic House of Representatives
has hardly made an appropriation that has
not been increased by the Republican
Senate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

a complete story called "Neptune's
shore, 10y Constance Feuimore Woolson,
+, one of the features of H0p0's Magazine
for October This is return of Miss
Woolson TO the field in which she first won
reputation. and it viii delight her many old
admirers who appreciated her before
Anne OF EAST Angels was written.
"Npune's shore is illustrated by c. :.
Reinhart, who perfectly interprets the spirit
of the authors text
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

We have received the September No. Of
Belford's Magazine, Edited by Don PiatL
and published by Belford Clarke & Co.,
9S4 & $50 Broadway, n. Y, at $3.50 per
annum.
This number, like its predecessors, is filed
with interesting matter, containing among
others an article on The Tariff and the
Evils thereof by Hon. John G. Carlisle !;
a complete novel by Charles E. l. Wingate
entitled, Can such things be" and "Har-
rison's Record by the editor who, as is
well known, Yields an able and facile pen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27
Commissioners Notice.

To he Creditors Of John 7. Miller, declared.
Notice is hereby given that / have appointed
the 10th day of October. 1888, at my Office in
Charlestown, West Virginia, for receiving
proof ofdebt or demands against the said dece-
dent or his estate, and all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified 70 pro-
duce them before me on said day,-having now
in my hands for settlement the account of A.
b. Yates, Admir- of said John THRILLER.
Given under my hand this 5th day Of Sep
TENDER, 1888.
CLEON MOORE,
Commissioner of Accounts.
Sep. o. lSoS-Gt. Free Press fee 1858.
OLIVER SKIN ONION SETS for sale at
- I'LL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27
Do MOI Suffer ann Lonner.

Knowing that a cough can be checked in
a day, and the first stages Of consumption
broken in a week, we hereby guarantee
Acker's English Cough Remedy, and will
refund the money to all who buy, take it as
per directions, and do not find our state
ment correct C.. Frank Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27
NeiC .fdUeFtiSen,eH
DR.. j 8ger'S
SANITARY WOlLEN CLOTHING

DR.. Jegers Sanitary Wooden Clothing is
now being recommended and adopted by the
leading Physicians of the world. Specially
adapted for the preservation Of the vital forces
and is preventive and curative of Catarrh,
rheumatism, Neuralgia, &c. Those desiring
sound health and physical comfort should
adopt the system, made of pure wool and
camels hair Pamphlets containing prices on
hand Goods furnished at New York prices
Orders trken by CHAS. J. BERRY, Agt.,
Sept. p, lSSS-3m.a RipOn, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

Ore who has looked over Che copy SAYS Ton
AmeEc Rve>-Chan.ers new tragedy, Herod
and Marianne the hero gives the heroine
q. 500 DIP kisses at au average temperature for
each Kiss ofl62 degrees FahrsnheIt-Er.
There's felicity inde,cribable-th that
couldn't be expressed i'm Volapuk itself
We don't wonder that Amele wrote The
Quick and the Dead. The hero out-Her-
oded Marianne, and monopolized an article
that is universally appreciated as good and
Is inexhaustible iu itself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

With the exception of the one i'm Martins
burg q few week, ago. The largest political
demonstration that has been held In Berke-
Icy county was held saturday at Hcdgc>villc
The large crowd was addressed by the Hon
q. II Man~ur, of Missouri, Senator J. f.
Kenua and senator Faulkner There was a
torch.ight procession and apole-raising
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The issue then is fairly made up between
us; it is between high taxation ON the one
hand and reasonable taxation ON the other.
Il is between taking the money of the peo-
pleout of their own control, out of their own
pockets, and buryiug it in the cellar Of the
treasury department or leaving the money
where it belongs I'm the pockets of the peo-
pie TO be used by them as their wants re-
quire and as their Intelligence and honesty
dircct-,Jp}gs Thurman M Port Huron.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The insolence, the impudence, the incon-
sistency, the treachery, the chicanery, the
boldness, the untruthfulness of the Charles
town Democrat surely does make us tired
Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27
The Song Manual.

Another series of School Music Books by
/. O. Emerson will be hailed with pleasure
by all interested in this important branch
of education. The first book Book y is
on our table, and if the following numbers
are as excellent in proportion as they adj
vance, we can safely recommend the book
to every school teacher in the land, for this
Book is little gem, and will be wei
come guest in the primary school-room. 1t
contains the usual easy exercises for young
children, and pretty melodies tosweeten the
practice. There are about seventy songs,
or about half the whole one hundred and
thirty-nine numbers. Mr.. Emerson's exer-
cises are always melodious, and the way of
a child through the keys in this Manual
may be speedy and pleasant The price of
the "Song Manual, Book l, " is 80 cents
sent by mail to any address, on receipt of
price, by Oliver Ditson & Co., Boston,
Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

West Virginia never had better auditor
than the present incumbent, Hon. Patrick F.
Duffy. This is universally conceded and it
willpuzzlc our Republican friends to state
why faithful public servant should bere-
tired toplace i'm office a man who has had no
experience whatever and could. at the best,
DE butau experiment. Charleston Star
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The Charlcstowu Dnocr0t Is doing all in
It's power to create a sentiment among the
farmers against Mr. Chas. II. Knott. Mr..
Knott however, is perfectly satisfactory t.
the Changers and the farmers generally, and
they are endorsing his candidacy irespec-
tive Of party. Mr. Knott will represent
thi, district with ability aud honesty and
earuestness, and the voters who will elect him
i'm November know it-NPird,'oro Reg
',f.-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The public drinks quarts and gallons
nay, barrels-of mineral water, but in ten
cases out of twelve drinks without discre-
ton. Often no harm is done, but much
good might be accomplished if the careful
advice of DR.. Titus Munson Coan, in Hdr-
pcr's Magazine for October, were only fol-
lowed. Under the title CLONE Uses of
Mineral Waters, the effects Of the differ
ent waters whose names are heard every
where are pointed out. Yet the article is
so carefully prepared that no particular wa
ter gets a puff, although the qualities of
each kind are Justly valued. The thirsty
public could not do better than to pause
before they drink, and read DIR. Coan's ar
ticle with attention
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The Staunton indicator of last week
Says Mr.. c. b. Rouss, the millionaire of
New York, sent 500 to the Monument As
ISOLATION in addition to $50 already contrib
uted, and $50 for the fireworks on Tuesday
night
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

Judge A.B. Fleming, our candidate for
Governor has long been recognized as one of
the abie>t and purcst of West Virginia's dis
tingui>hed men. He Is a leader of which
the Democratic party of West Virginia may
justly feel proud Usst0a Democrat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

SFFF S''""
WYE. GALLAHER, Editor.
arlesto rp,JeBerson County, West
September p, 1855.
.qIlIAL DEMOCRATIC Tick
FOR PRESIDENT;
GROVER CLEVELAND,
of New York.
FOR yICE-rRESlpENI;
ALLEN q. THU RMAN,
of Ohio.
For Presidential Elcctors-at-Large;
w. II. TRANEBS.
of Jefferson County.
W. G.. HANDLAN,
of Ohio County.
For District Electors
T.. $. NEWMAN,
of Marshall County.
P.J CROGAN,
of Preston County.
FRANK HEREFORD,
of Monroe County.
RS BROWN,
of Jackson County.
state Democratic Ticket
For Governor
A. BROOKS FLEMING,
of Marion County.
For Auditor
PATRICK r. DUFFY,
of Webster County.
For Treasurer
WILLIAM T. THOMPSON,
of Cabcl County.
For Attorney General
ALFRED CALDWELL
of Ohio County.
For Superintendent of schools
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

Mr. Geo VI. Bowers seems to think that
Doodle is the only neces airy qualification
for his candidacy 1t may be so with his
own party, but he will find that the Demo
Gratis Of this eoulty ore not for sale-Step-
hTltgru Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

\ valuable silver dressing case will be pre-
scented by Hon. Z. P. c. Lewis, to the young
lady not over Isl who makes the best
Sponge cake on exhibition at the Fair next
month This premium can now be seen at
Sibert & Dcnny's.- Winchester NeiCs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

M-s l'..rriet A., wife of Mr.. James H.
Burg ged IS years, died at her residence
in " .ster on Monday night, Sept. 24th
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

General Basil Duke says he is confident
Indiana will 90 Democratic next November;
that the labor party of that State are OPP
posed to Harrison, and that the bad treat
ment Democratic temperance preacher re-
ceiyed at the hands of the Republicans in
the lower counties of the State has irritated
no small part of the temperance element
there
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The FREE PRESS, Charlestown, w Va,
has completed the seventy-seyenth year of
its publication Despite its years the col
umns OF the FREE PRESS were never more
sprightIy and entertaining nor its prosper
ity more marked. 1t is an admirably con-
Quoted weekly Winchester Nc,rs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27
Tiers is a Cure for EreTything.
EACHUS'
HOG CHOLERA.
CURE AND PREVENTIVE
Patented April q, 1851
Sd

To THE PUBLIc.-We wish 10 say that this
great and only remedy is not the result of any
chances, neither is tia nostrum for speculation
but has been experimental with and thorough
~ tested for two years prior 10 our PURCHASING
It. The man who first used it was Nose
Frantz, who had charge Of a herd Of 300 hos
in 1884. 500 Of these died with cholera NJ
Frantz and Mr.. Eachus experimental in ever
conceivable manner 10 check the rayage Of
the disease, dissecting many dead hogs, ai
compromising many prescriptions until thg
happily hit upon a remedy. Before Mr.. Fran1
could put his remedy before the people he died
from blood poisoning brought on by cutting
up dead hogs which had died with cholera
lie left all his trihing worldly effects to Mf
Eachus, who had not the necessary means %
put II before the public, and who was anxious
that some of his old friends should have D.
When Mr.. Eachus came here we had little faith
in his cure, but, after testing it in many severe
cases at hOme-notably, Mr.. Rhodes and Mr.
Felteberger's-we became convinced beyond
doubt that il was all he claimed for IL. since
then we have used it in many severe case.
and the result is before the public Not sn.
gle hog has died which we treated, and in no
case have any taken IL when fed this remedy
II will cure Hog Cholera, it will prevent Hog
Cholera. We have been at heavy expense
placing cure before the people, and now only
ask that they appreciate our efforts By giving
il a trial
It will pay you 10 feed it if your hogs are
well. IL will kill every manner Of louise insect
life in hog, triclrinae not excepted. twill Kill
every nit and louise on the hog IL will cleanse
your hog Of scruff or mango II will increase
the appetite iiye-fold. II is just what every
body has been looking for.
HOG CHOLERA
The disease gets its origin from low order
OF insect liie-on and in the animal There is
in the medicine an ingredient which extermi'
mates insects and nits, both internally and esq
ternally.
The kidneys do not act properly, which Is
also provided for.
Dissecting hundreds Of hogs has shown that
modification always sets in before death, which
IS prevented by an antiseptic Ninety-seyen
per cent. Of hogs afflicted are constipated 10
obyiate this the medicine contains laxative
and rcsolvent
In the other three per cent the bowels ore
found 70 be loose, which is overcome b. TIE
use Of Tincture Of Opium with the medicine.
as per directions on the bottle.
The medicine also contains a powerful tonic
to build up the debilitated condition Of the hog
PRICE, 500 PER QUART BOTTLE
JONES q BUTLER-Gentleme have used
the patented Hog Cholera preventive win
successful effect. II is an excellent remedy ana
certainly public blessing.
Al. RUTHERFORD.
Lake View Farm, Clarke Co, Va.
Dec. 5, 1888
For sale at c. Frank Jones Drug Store and
VIII be IN country stores generally.
July 20. 1888. JONES & BUTLER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The excellence of Ha,pcy's Magazine for
October is apparent even from a hasty glance
through its pages. There are short stories
and long ones, sketches, "skits, poetry, and
unsurpassed illustrations. The articles
most striking, perhaps, are Mr.. Theodore
Child's Limoges and its Industries" aud
H. L. Whites description of "Western
Journalism" These contain great store
of new information. and even the old facts
are so presented that theystrike the reader
with new force. The portraits of Western
editors will be scanned by the public with
interest
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27
Better Thnll .Snfcf1Ie-

Professor Arnold says: "An incarable
dyspeptic is justified in committing sui
eide" We will guarantee to cure any dys-
peptic within three months by Acker's Eng
lish Dyspepsia Tablets C. Frank Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The Campaign liars should De sent 90 nurse
the yellow fever paucn,s.-Er.
What have you agains, the yellow fever
patients, pray
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27
CHEAP RATES
TO ALL POINTS
w e = II
via IL. g %. X. X.

The b. & o. is the only line running solid
trains TO
CHICAGO, ILL,
CINCINNATI, o.,
ST. LOUIS, MO-,
Where direct connections are made with all
trains for MISSOURI, IOWA, DAKOTA, KAN
SAS, NEBRASKA COLORADO, CALIFOR-
MA and OREGON.
For rates, time of trains and information in
detail, call upon or address nearest Agent b.
q o. K. Il. or c. Il. DUDROW,
Travelling Passenger Agent
Sept. 81, 1SSS-6t StauntOn, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

A shooting affair occurred near Berkeley
Springs, last Friday, in which Samuel
Moore shot and killed James NJ. Stotler
Moore accused Dorrey Mason and Stotler of
stealing his bark, when a quarrel ensued,
during which Moore fired two shots at Stot-
Ter, killing him instantly. Moore then fired
at Mason, wounding him in his right leg
Moore has been arrested.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

The Uc9 Virginia Dm0ao' extols Har'
rison's letter of acceptance as " the ablest
campaign document we haycye seen. %
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27

Cleveland Plug Hat" at
WM. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-09-27
state Democratic Ticket.

For Governor
A. BROOKS FLEMING,
of Marion County.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
FEDERAL TAXATICN.

Our people have been so heavily tax
ed by the oppressive hand of the FEEDER.
al governMen. that we do not actually
snow the .rpe value of merchandise,
Flannel goods are taxed y per cert,
piow shares and farni Z u an lis pay a
TAX of As per cent. These figures we
get from recent speech of the Hon. d
w. Voorhees. And then what becomes
pf the moaey? No people submit With
less complaint to necessary taxation
than the Southern people. But when
these taxes are boarded up in the vaults
OF the government are squandered in an
exsrayagant pension system, we are
forced to cry cut at the inquity.
The t,cpse Committee on Rules has
before it q resolution which it Is pro.
posed with the approval OF the commit
lee 10 bring up on this ensuing Friday
for discussion. The resolution is in.en.
ded 10 authorize the payment Of from
three nundied to tive huadi ed million
dollars in pensions.
Gaperal Black says that the passage
ol tits pill means a raid upon the Fed.
tra, Treasury to the extent OF $50. 900
aae Thus far = billion of dollars has
hsEs paid out Oh accout OF pensions and
ibo demand for money tor this mex
,4ustiblo source still continues. SO
lopg as the vaults of the Treasury groan
with money, there viii oe no sessation
a ,ension extravaganza and the vaults
w;l. continue to overflow until the pres
1n. Offensive tariff system is changed. =
Carton Ledger.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14

The Standard Pulp and Gil leo, or.
gan,zed two weeks ago in New York,
with Coy. Gordon, of Georgia, ss Pres
ident'epens upito the South new and
beneficial epterprise-no less utilizing
the hulls of cotton seed and the stalks in
the Manufacture of prper.i The expert
ments made by the Toppking paper
Co., OF Albany. N. T., atthe request OF
w. G.. Forbes, of Georgia, the Inventor
proves that the invention. is une of the
greatest of the age, as the material utll.
ized has heretofore beehn considered
useless and has been usually burned
Now It's proven that paper of the bes,
quality can be made out Of the hulls and
stalks of d6tton at riuch !bwer price
than any other material yet known
Arrangements are now being perfected
to start mills al Memphis. New Orleans,
Mobile, Montgomery yicksbnfg and
other points in the South. 1t is estima.
ted that the machinery will not cos'
over $4,000 -fot each factory. Surely
Cotton Is King when every part Of the
plant, even the stalks and the huls, can
be used to advantage in tie industries
of the world. Memphis is the first place
where factory will be erected, and
Mississippi will be among the first
States to reap the reward of the new
invention.--Tdpe!o Ledger.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
OH wH4,r.rNGRATrrUDE.

-
Newspaper Gospls-An editor who
has grown geay' in The service. slowly
and sadly chants the following truthful
requiem: "The man who handles the
local department. 81 a newspaper. learns
af.er due experience not to expect even
briefly expressed thanks for a column
Of pleasant things, bit he knoweth as
surely as cometh the winter that a sill.
gle line in wRich there is an uninten-
tional Misrepresentation; will cause
some ORG to be heard from as on a
house top. And we raay add that when
he has made pleasant mention 999 times
OF some pdfson. place 'br thing, but on
the thousardth time fails to do so. he
must not exbect to be forgiven. The
omission may have been from accident,
inadvertabce or even an entire lack OF
knowledge. It matters not the simple
fact remains and be will be judged by
that. -" ;- .,.s,
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-06-14
VOL W no iS Established 1887

ries may say 20 the .contrafyn in like
manner, Wornouth made his appeal
for support as candidate for Governor
OF Louisiana on the pledge that he would
not "Africanize'' the Siate-that is not
permit the majority ofthe blacks in the
Republican party 70 r,Ile the organiza.
ton, and. through the organization of
the State. When it becomes clear that
the restoration OF the Republican party
to power in the ,SouthS does not mean
the doGainanoe of ,hlak ignorance. the
party will begin to revive, but such an
assurance cannot DE given so long as the
John Shermans ard "Dill; Chambers
in the North are preaching the gospel
OF s'foroe legislation.