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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
Common-Sense Cloth ng
FOR
CON-. NONSENSE PEOPLE,
WM.KAHU&CO'S
sadie BUILDING.
Best Made Clothes for Men.
Best Made Clothes for Boys.
Best Made Clothes for Children.
There is nothing like it, gentlemen;
nothing like it. There's the rushing, driv-
ing trade that
SPEAKS FOR ITSELF !.

There is the evidence of Conference.-The
finger post to prosperity Since the 1st of
October our sales have doubled last years
for the same time and trebled the sales of
any house in CharlestOwn. This is a prac-
tical, common-sense community who buy
where they can get the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Miss Mamie Percy, youngest daughter Of
Mr. VIM. r. Percy, large stakeholder in
the OIillyille Milling Company, of this
county, died at the residence of her parents,
in Frostburg, Nd, of gastric fever, on the
18th inst, in the 10th year of her age. The
deceased had visited in this county and
formed friendships here. A special to the
Cumberland Tines announcing her death,
says: a loving disposition had endeared
her to all with whom she came in contact
For the bereaved parents there is much
warm sympathy and universal regret"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
Bank Notice.

THE BANK OF CHARLEsTOWN will be
closed December 18th, christmas Day
and January lst, New Year Day.
GEO. A. PORTERFIELD,
Dec. -, 1888. CASHIER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

and that's what we like about Jefferson
County-the people can generally pick out
the genuine from the counterfeit. Goods
that are right and prices that are low are
our best friends, and your friends as well.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
Lost or .HisIaid.

MY certificate Of stock in the Bank Of
VI Charlestown, No. ia. for three shares
All persons are cautioned not to buy the same
as new certificates will be applied for.
Dec IL lsss-3t. ROSE GILBERT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
Communicated.

There was an evening spent at the home
of Mrs. y b. and G.. Mason Conklyn that
deserves nOtein the columns of your paper.
Ii was given TO commemorate the birthday
of Mr.. c. Mason, a well-known gentleman
whose amiableness and geniality, combined
with his efforts to make all spend most de-
lightful evening, has gained for him the love
of the entire company. The house was IL
Illuminated for the convenience of those who
might come, and presented the appearance
of the greatest taste and beauty. At go
o'clock the company was invited TO the din
inc room to an elegantly spread table, to
which YOU may rest assured all did justice
After tea the grandest feature of the evening
was the Presidents Reception" He was
assisted by Mrs. Secretary Whitney, Mrs
Cleveland and the Secretary of State. They
stood while receiving their distinguished
callers beneath beautiful floral horse Shoe
composed of choice chriSanthemums, the
artistic handiwork of Mrs. Charles Kable
Many of the costumes were very striking, es-
peciallv those of P0CahOntaS and Red Cloud.
The Chinese Minister with his long cue,
and Dom Pedro. made rounds of merrlment
for the company. The callers were intro
duccd % the President and party by Mr.. q.
Mason COnklvn Presents were received,
of beauty and usefulness, rs follows: Glass
water set pitcher, waiter two goblets and
bowl mustache cup and saucer, mounted
ON easel; china pepper and salt set, large
amber-cOlored glass pitcher, pepper and salt
set very novel ink stand, handsome card,
silk and linen pocket handkerchieis neck
ties, two large cakes, and flowers. w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
Bank Notice.

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF JET
JERSON at Charlestown will be closed on
Christmas Day-Dec. 18th, and New Years
Day, Jan. ist. SAN l. hOMELL'
Dec i3 1883. CASHIER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Washington Brothers have mutually dis
solved co-par.nershlp in the coal, wood and
grain business b. c. Washington viii con-
duct &c in the future T b. Washington
win take charge of the creamery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

LosT-in the Episcopal Church OF on the
way there Christmas day-a Breast Pin, O.
riginally a gold pencil with green set. The
finder will please leave it at FREE Press
office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Two things are impossible with US;
cheapness for cheapness sake, and the use
of the Ananias ways and means pursued by
some of attracting attention. We never
appeal to popular credulity but we place
over $4,000 worth of clothing at the in
spection of the public and are.satisfed with
the verdict of the people.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Boys and childrens' suits. Mothers,
those critical but able judges all tell pub
licly that we have the largest and hand
soonest stock of boys and childrens' cloth
ing ever shown in this town. Every style
of suit for every kind of boy or child, the
stout or the lean boy, young or old from 75c.
up to the finest
VIM. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
School days are now here, also our tre-
mendous large stock of school suits which
we desire you to inspect. They are match
less.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Children's suits, ages to y. We oHer At
less than costOn account of being Overstocked
). d. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
Visit Hirschman's great cut sale.
Just think of it. Heavy grey twilled
flannel worth 1Sc. now selling at 9!c at
Hirschman's.
Immense reductions in ladies' and misses
cloaks at Hirschmans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

our old comsada Of OBJ, Mr.. Jno. $.
yesterday with whom wa shared little A
CEN. when all five of us turned 90 righ. OF
.eaa, one needed q change of position 20
-e. one Of q troubled dream 90 pleasant
ones of home and friends. remembered us
vta Ll- accustomed generosity on Christ
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

morning next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
STAY AT HOME TO VOTE AND WORK.
ALL REPUBLICANS SHOULD HELP TO SECURE sU

ALL REPUBLICANS SHOULD HELP TO SECURE sue
CESS ON ELECTION DAY.
The appeal which has been sent out by Oliver
Sumner Teal TO the voters of this city requesting
them to stay at home election day 10 vote and
work at the polls has already received numerous re
spOnses One gentleman who did not give his name
left SO at the headquarters in Twenty ffthst TO line
men TO take his place at the polls. Mr. A. j..
Palmer of the Madison square Theatre sent SO: an
East Saginaw man sent Sl0 six ladies sent 70, and
Maxwell Woodruff, Of Washington, sent an equal
amount. This IS the appeal, which has been widely
circulated:
Betting on Harrison and Morton, and then spending
election day the in pigeon shooting is not
the best way help elect candidates. This is a
crisis for party and II every Republican VIII do his
duty shall surely succeed. Tons Of campaign lit
cature have been distributed thousands of speeches have
been made and Immense amount OF money spent to
the desired result and remains the most i'm
portan al the work at the polls election day
beg you remember what you to your country
your party and yourself. viii you give your day TO the
work? VIII you assist at the polsl II please send
me your and you will be assigned TO the
place where you do the most good We Will confer
al Republican clubs in the city, to avoid dup
cation Sentiment and unbounded hope and con-
fdence are all very well but intelligent systematic ana
earnest effort VIII produce much better results If you
cannot possibly give your time please send me 49,
and we viii substitute for you that the work
which properly belongs you surely be done. You
will be informed OF the and address OF your subs
tute should be made payable to Mr. Herbert r.
Brown treasurer and all communications with regard to
this addressed to me at No IS West Twenty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
THE FORGED FRANK IN THE WINDOW.

"Clcvcland's Black Record is displayed near the
4 xhblt of Democratic campaign documents bearing
g. ,. Cox's Congress frank in The Tribune's window
But the ranked package commanded the attention
Of thousands of spectators yesterday who stopped
to read tbs complete exposure Of fraud on the mall
service set forth I'm this exhibit Like the handwrit-
ing on the wall, this display of pcnmanshp in the
making OF a frank for Democratic documents, with
which to cheat the Government out of few dollars,
stands a. a menace against an easy conscience for
the criminal who thus dallied with the laws Of the
land. The second week oi this display OF corrupt
action among Democratic political tract distributors
enG,d yesterday, and stu nothing Is heam OF new
steps being taken TO place the responsibility OF this
alleged frank forgery where II belongs Postmaster
General Don Manuel Dickinson, Postmaster Henry
r; pearson and Congressman ,. ). Cox are the gen
nrulen 10 whom the public look for some tangible
MA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
cr1rTy OF FALSE REGISTRATION.

George Gordon laborcr who registered at No.
149 MadsOn-st, I'm the fifth election district OF the
WITH Assembly District, as a resident OF NO 40
Madson-st. pleaded guilty yesterday TO violation
of the election laws In falsely registering from house
which was not his place of residence lie lives at No.
II Pell-st John Frederick, OF the INSPECTORS OF
election suspected that Gordon was not giving bis
correct address.
Judge Cowing before whom Gordon pleaded guilty,
said that no man was meancr than he who deprived
some one else of his vote BY registering falsely tho
prisoner II he had been detected would have neutral
lied tho vote of some good citizen. Iio sentenced
Gordon TO two years and six months In the STATE
Prison Detective Lyons and Inspector Oi Elections
Frederick expect, it is said, to apply to Chairman
QUAY of the Republican National Committee for part
Of the $4,000 which has been set apart as reward
for information leading the arrest and conviction
of persons violating the election laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
cHARLEs \. rAINroR EoR coNGREss

The With Congress District Republican convention
to nominate candidate for Congress to succeed
Lloyd ;. Brce met last evening at No. SO Clinton
place. Thomas II. McGrane chairman Of the
convention. Nicholas Fish presented the name Of
Charles y. Taintor and the nomination seconded
by cxCOngreSsman John ID. Lawson and Philip r.
Van Wyck. There was no other nomination, and Mr..
Tantor declared the unanimous choice of the
convention. A committee Of three appointed
TO notify him Of his nomination. A short time after
ward, Mr. Taintor entered the room and was pre-
scented to the convention. He made speech accept
ing the nomination and assuring the convention Of
his hearty support OF the prncp Piles and the platform
OF the party, ard pledging himself If elected to
stand by those principles. The convention adjourned
after nine rOusng cheers had been given for the can
didate. Mr.. Tantor born forty -scven years ago
at Pomfrct, Conn, and has been for twenty years
resident of this city. lie IS book publisher by
profession Since 1851 he has been member OF the
Commission of Emigl alton, and IS now president OF
the board lie is member of the Union League,
Unvers y and Republican Clubs. He has always
been Republican and delegate to the last two
National Republican Conventions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
BACKING THEIR OPINIONS WITH MONEY.
nAnp wonK 40 CIR pEMocRArs on THE Pro.
DUCE EXCHANGE TO DO 1T.

DUCE EXCHANGE TO DO 1T.
Members OF the Produce Exchange ac
customed to trading in futures that they would soon
become dis heartened with long continuance Of such
lack of business as there was yesterday If there
not something else of lively kind to take It's place
{. K Clark IT, who has been several days tantazing
and aggiavatng the Democrats in the hope Of getting
them accept OF his offers TO bet the election
Of Harrison and Norton caught them IN impatient
mood yesterday, and took few Cleveland enthusiasts
into his Republican net, but of them wanted
to venture any large amounts. The largest wager
he made was $500 even with Eddie Norton, that
the Harrison and Morton ticket would be elected.
Then Norton began to think Of the labor vote end
the army Of Disconnected Democrats, and decided
that he would better hedge a little, and his offers
500 was wagcfed on each Of the following States
New-York. NcwJcrsey, Connecticut, Indiana, Illinois
and Michigan still Norton felt apprehcnsivc lest he had
made a mistake, and he would have been glad to IN
clude Texas. Louisiana, Florida and South Carolina.
In the meanwhile W. p Claggett was shouting for
Cleveland, ard wanted 10 " bet any amount OF money
that Cleveland and Thurman would be elected but he
could not be induced to risk moro than 5000 His
faith was not strong enough 10 lead him to offer any
odds. He divided The amounts Is follows $3.50
with 4. Mount, $50 with c. T. IickOX, 800 with
a. Homer ard 800 with G.. X. Clark, jr
NIcr Iallctt made a wager of 800 on Harrison and
Morton against Cleveland with Emmett Dixon.
Burt Lent wagered 300 with Louis Mills even,
that New York would cast IT'S vote for the Republican
electors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
THEY APPRECIATE THE SITUATION AND c

THEY APPRECIATE THE SITUATION AND CHEER
THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES
crowded. and enthusiastic meeting of the Work.
ingmen's Harrison and Morton Club of the Ist AS
sembly District held last night at No. I5A
franklin-st The proceedings enlvened by ths
singing OF campaign songs accompanied by a band.
Peter j. kavanagh presided and introduced Colonel
Joel i. Erhaldt who received with loud cheers.
Colonel Erharlt said: s. The nomination for Mayor
conceived and born In a very short space of
and must work hard. In the past few years the
Republicans have been in the habit of voting for tho
best Democrat they could find the County ticket,
but we have got through with all that, and there
need be splitting Of votes this time. The State
and County tickets will be elected II all Republicans
do their duty and vote their whole ticket. / feel
perfectly satisfied that the Republicans in this district
Will do so, and my speaking here Is not needed be-
cause IS safe; but / think It IS only right
that you should be able TO your candidate for
Mayor, you know there have been Mayors elected
who always visible after election. daughter
and cries of Icwltt"l The subject for workinemen
consider IS whether they want free trade and closed
factories Our County platform means true reform
and clean government
Colonel : v X. Cruger, who was enthusiastically
received, said d" If Harrison ard Morton and our
ticket elected you will a continuance OF that
progress In our country which has been tho admiration
OF the civilized world under Republican government.
II this country is oppressed by protection the
frce-traders tell you IS. why do this large
Influx OF Immigrants coming here TO live and escape
from countries where the g0ries of rect trade eNst'
Colonel Cugcr then referred TO senator amer Miers
success I'm the canvass, aud his untarnshed public
record and said that in Orange County he had been
told by lifelong Democrats that they would vote the
Republican ticket November q. He asked work
ngmen 10 consider what Tammany and the other halls
have done for the city government during the long
period In which they have controlled the city, and
thought it time that the Republican party should
have trial.
John ". Jacobus, the Republican candidate for
Sheriff, also spoke and urged tho workingmen Of the
city vote the full ticket All the candidates were
repeatedly loudly cheered and the meeting
of the most successful and enthusiastic ever held In
the district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
THE GREAT IRISH MEETING To-MoRROw.


The meeting Of the Irish Protectlonists in Madison
Square Garden tomorrow night IS expected 10 be a
great Applications for seats have been re.
ceved from thousands Of Instantaneous who are
anxious to hear James G. Blaine, who Will be the
principal speaker OF the evening The other speak
who have been invited are Patrick Egan, ~ L.
Morrison, Colonel John f. Fnerty, OF Illinois; Alex
ander Sullivan Nicholas Ford, John Brennan. Cap
tain +. OMeagher Condor, David Iealy and Colonel
Atkinson. Nearly all of these gentlemen will be
present Bayne's Goth Regiment band has been en-
gagged for the evening
Mr.. Blaine VIII probably make one more speech
I'm this State before the campaign closes. The people
Of Albany are extremely anxious to hear him, and he
Will probably speak there the first of next week
Warner Miller will be in this city on the same night
that Mr. Blaine speak, here and he may get to The
Madison square Garden in time TO say few wor.s
Mr.. Miller will make two three speeches IN the up
pcr part of the city. Colonel Erhardt will be with
him. The officers OF the lrish-Amcrcan Anti-Free
Trade League have invited all other organizations of
that character 10 join with them In parade 10
Madison square Garden to greet James G.. Blaine. The
clubs Will assemble at No. 3i1 West Forty-seventh-
evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
ANXIOUS TO SEE HILL "REpucED.'

The aniLHll movement is growing every day.
Now that less than two weeks remain before election
dav. reioubled efforts made 10 knife Mr.. I'm
thoroughly. Quantities of campaign documents con-
tinuc TO be sent out by the ant-llill party re-
porer who called their head quarters yesterday
Told that careful estimates placed HIPS loss among
Democrats at not less than 10000 votes. Many who
serd for circulars and pamphlets ncose subscriptions
IA their letters several Letters, all from lifelong
Democrats shown TO the reporter, declaring
that The writer's could not vote for Mr. Hill nnder any
circumstances. Tie constant call Is for more dOcu-
ments that thas may be put into the hands Of every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
A ROVSING RALLY AT STARLIGHT.

seabright, N. j., Oct % (specaD.-The Republicans
of Seabrigh last night held of the largest rallies
and torchlght parades ever seen in east Monmouth
County Two Of the largest halls had been engaged,
but found entirely too small TO hold the crowds
and the meeting was therefore held in front Of the
seabrght lnn where the following speakers addressed
about 5000 people: Richard Gunihcr. Of Wisconsin;
John Kean jr. OK NcwJcrsey : Il. Oyiett, candidate
for County Clerk: Colonel j. A. Grow, of New York !:
Edward Fitzwilliams. a converted Democrat, OF Bos-
ton; Edmund Wilson, of New-Jerscy, and Edward
NJ. Fielder candidate for the Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
CONGRESS CHANCES IN BROOKLYN.

Much interest Is taLen In Brooklyn In the Congress
nominations to DO made hi. week. The Republcan
candidate In the Hid District. William c. Wallace
has formally accepted the nomination offered him
saturday night. Most OF the other Republican candi-
dates have been named as IL believed 10 be wiser
Ia wait until the Democrats nominate tonight An
independent nomination has been offered to W. J..
Cleveland IN the lid District, and the Democrats
Will probably support him.
The Republicans easily elect their candidates
I'm the lid and Vth Districts by united work, and
there are strong probabilities Of success In the Nth
District. Only the lid District Is At present rsp-
resented by Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
MCKINLEY CHEERED BY A PREFERABLE MEET

Not half as many people crowded into the RIMS
on Monday night, In HroOkyn, to hear Congressman
Mckinley speak protection, assembled last evening
hear the fectrade side Of the ampaim presented
by Thomas g. sherman. Henry George, Louis +.
Post and Hugh o. PentecOsL Mr.. Post lncautiousy
referred TO Major Mckinley, wheeupon to his great
surprise three hearty cheers wero given by tho
audience for the Ohio orator. The speaker said he
wa glad So many Republicans were present TO DO
converted Mr.. George urge, his singict1N theory,
and said be satisfied with the lcuc lions In tho
Mills bill step in the right direction toward
nlllmaaa IIaln
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24

iofOre been strongly Democratic. list was eXhiD-
tied Of 200 voters belonging to The Harrison section
Addresses made by DelmOrc Elwell and a. H..
Bowen, who were received with hearty applause by
men not wont TO applaud Republican speeches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24

city, and that the bogns Refomer VIII not receive
a single vote from the entire number Another evil
dence Of the Governors lcft-handed popularity In
Elmra is the fact that in this city, the stronghold OF
Democracy. there Is but member OF the Board OF
Education whose vote he may expect, and not one
among the heads of the schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
GEN .roR Frye SPEAKS AT NEW HAVEN.

New.Haven, Oct. % (Speciai)-senator Frye sd-
dressed a tremendous audience in the Hyperion Thea
ire tonight large part OF his hearers consisted
Of workingmen many Of whom have always acted
with the Democratic party. If the enthusiasm
pressed by these men Is any indication u their In
tcptions they will all vote for Harrison aid Morton
Thursday night Fred. Douglass VIII speak here. The
outlook for Republican throughout The state
Is improying every hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
r,u,p. c,ppcvury NOT FOR HILL

Elnira, n. Y, Oct 20 (speciaD.-Govenor Hin
does not pose az a giant of reform IN ms ciiy'
where his JekyllHyde combination is well hno"h' 10
prove this concIusively 1t IS only necessary 10 state
that HIPS vetoes of the Hgh-License bill and the
electoral reform measure last spring are not Endorsed
by one among the elergymen (over thirty In This
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24

paying good wages, could compete with him. Mr..
Steel has a right TO make all the money he can, but
he must not masquerade. Let him tell the American
people the wages earned in his English factory, ana
then ask them whether protective tariff Is Dene-
At
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-24
SENSIBLE WORKINGNFN

democrat who wishes 10 Mr.. Hill. as one writor
said, reduced to the level Of his own politics.