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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

DR.. Alexander SpottswOod cambridge, a
prominent citizen of Cincinnati, died in
that city Saturday afternoon, after lnger-
ing illness, aged 70 years. He was born at
the Bower, near Leetown, in this county,
November ,, 1919. He was the youngest
child of Adam Stephen cambridge and
Sarah Pendeton. He graduated from
Princeton College and then studied medi-
cine at the University Of Pennsylvania He
was married May t, 1913, to Martha Eliza
Pendleton, the daughter Of Col. n. G. Pen
dleton, and at once moved TO Cincinnati,
aud has lived there ever since practicing his
profession.
His sister married the Hon. R. NJ. T..
Hunter, of Virginia. She and his oldest
brother, Adam Stephen cambridge, who
now lives at the Bower, are the only ones
of his family who survive him. The late
P. P. cambridge, Of Virginia, who married
Mrs. Bliss, a daughter of President Zachary
Taylor, was brother of DR.. cambridge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
BL.9CK HOSIERY

that we can guarantee to be absolutely all We
claim them to be, which is as follows
The dye is guaranteed purely vegetable, and
perfectly harmless in effect, either to the skin
or to the hose.
The black is guaranteed absolutely perma-
nent, brilliant in finish, unaffected by heat or
perspiration. and of indelliby lasting qualities.
The fabrics are guaranteed fine hard-twisted
cotton thread, or isle thread, of extreme dur
ability. will not crock or wear into holes, and
will wash perfectly.
When we guarantee an article we mean what
we say and when we guarantee these Hose TO
be as above represented, we mean If pair
should turn ont TO be otherwise you have only
to return them and get your money. No ifs
and "andsn aboutit We will refund the money
for every pair not as represented. We have
thoroughly tested these brands and have had
them stamped
WOODWARD & LOTHR0P,"
as a matter of good faith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

During the ia-tcampaigu President Hsr-
ri>on clearly defined his position upon tie
pension question when he said
Gentlemen. it is no time 10 use the opOthe-
cary scales when YOU come 90 weigh the ser
vices of the meu who saved the nation.
And SO It goes all around the ring-the
surpl1, must be reduced, and the treasury
be bankrupted, in order that the Republican
party may keep the old soldier vote solid
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The haul of fishes at Richland shore on
Sunday was a great success, and hundreds
of visitors were there to witness it. Mr..
Webb Waller, one Of the oldest fishermen
on the river, made two hauls, netting Ia
600 herring, besides inuumerabe cells, cat
fish. sun perch aud ,had. AT the o'clock
haul $1,000 herring and 400 shad were
taken. The net aud rope used make wha.
is called iye-mile seine.-Alerapdria Ga,-
eft,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

There was an awful accident on the Grand
Trunk Railroad. The ST. louis Express
jumped the track near Hamilton, Ontario,
on Sunday last, and eighteen dead bodies
were taken from the wreck and many
wounded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Ifs Magfac'ugs' Record printed last
week reports from Southern bankers as to
the cuisines, condition i'm their sections
They lltelItbesamepIe pleasant ,tory-"great
improvement activity in trade and manu-
features and enthusiasm peryading every
class of citizens.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Daniel Brady ate 81 raw eggs on o 500 wa
ger.-Erciange.
He might have done more than that II he
had taken them on an empty stomach.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
A Scotch. Irish non political congress will

A Scotch Irish non political congress will
meet at Columbia, S. c., next Wednesday
1t is designed only to bring men Of this
blood into closer relations. Senator Vance,
Editor Grady and other Dixie notables will
elk. Tom Moore's harp, owned by G. W.
Childs of Philadelphia, will lend is music
to the singing of the poets ballads.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

It is said there is a " GOODNESS between
Sherman and Quay" We are prepared to
deny this, Mr.. Sherman having gone TO Eu-
rope. The gulf stream is between them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The work Of decapitatirg democratic post
masters brayely progresses. Professions Of
civil service reform were all well enough to
catch votes with. but now-in the words
Of Flanagan of Texas; What are we ere
l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
Are you SkepticaI {?

II so we will convince You that Acker's
English Remedy for the lungs is superior
Co all other preparations, and is a positive
cure for all Throat and Lung troubles,
Group. Whooping Cough and Colds. We
guarantee the preparation aud Will give You
q sample bottle free. Sold by &. Frank
Ilr0, * Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The republican pigs roofing around IN
Washington mus, bide their time and give
the old man a chance. They will all get in
the clover after q while.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
School Election.

HNDER CHAPTER IS Of the Code of West Vir'
J einia there will be held at the
STONE SCHOOL HOUSE
in Charlestown on the 2lst day Of May 1859
being the 3rd Tuesday, an Election for the
purpose of electing County superintendent
of Free Schools and one school Com missioner
for Cbarlestown District; also for Power Of
Lew and fhe Submission of the Graded School
question 10 the voters of Charlestown District.
Specifications Of Cost of Building, site, and
Equipment to be submitted later. -
G. 7. LIGHT,
Secretary Of Board Of Education,
Charlestown District.
May l. 1889. Spirit and Democrat copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

It is estimated that there are 1000 more
women in Washington than men, which
makes it easy to understand why sucharush
Of men for office there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
R,,ckLen,s Arnfcn SnLre.

The Best Sa!ve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by G. Frank Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Senator Quay says Senator Sherman's ac-
ton in relation to q recent appointment is
" discrediiable and dishonou5e.' Senator
Sherman SAYS, IF Senator Quay were not
q big hearted, generous man, be would re-
sent that remark
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Chicago Herald: Mr.. Harrison is striving
to organize a republican party in the south
Judging by recent State and local elections
it looks as if he will have all be can do to
keep up a republican party i'm the North.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

A rare opportunity is presented for some
enterprisiug townsman 70 represent nurs-
cry Grm that warrants stock to be delivered
in prime condition, so that a large, honora-
b'e and p rmanent trade can be built up.
Very liberia terms 10 the righ, man. Ad-
dress JAMES E. WHITNEY, Rochester \. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
STORE NEWS
BY
Woodicard y LOthrOp.

The talk is on BLACK STOCKINGS. You
probably know that some black stockings will,
and some black stockings will not stain the
feet. wash brownish, and wear into Sits. The
latter. of course, is the desideratum, and ladies
who have experienced the annoyance and bale
fnI effects of Fast Black Hose that were not
Fast Black, will be glad to know that we hare
received our Spring Importation Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Senator Sherman sailed from New York
for Europe on Tuesday last. Whether or
not the gulf stream will be CONCEALED during
the week is at present matter Of specnla-
finn-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Some wag created terrible CONSERVATION
at the White House one Jay last week 10y
s1eaking q card into the door keepers bas-
ket inscribed Jefferson Davis, Mississippi.
It was some time before the Administration
recovered its breath sufficiently 20 attend to
hnsiness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

A vessel le,i Baltimore for Bremen last
week having as cargo 100000 gallons Of
refined oil. If that ship should get into
storm much oil will be at hand to throw
upon the troubled waters and tempt tran
ouilitY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Old Libby prison viii probably be ON exhi-
bition in Chicago next month. DO Will De q
grewsome sort OF show.-4drian Times.
Yes; it will be q bigger thing in Chicago
than it was in Richmond.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Saliua Massey, co,ored who died in Rich
moud Saturday, aged about 90 years, had
been arrested. it is said, not less than seven
hundred times within the last fifteen years.
This time it is arrest aud judgement
truly,-and, probably, not a-"rest Tor the
weary"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

A dispatch to the Sun from Martinsburg,
w. Va, says: 1.-TWO beautiful weddings
took place Thursday afternoon at Trinity
Episcopal Church, in this city. At four
o'clock Mr.. Robert Lamon, ex-sheriff OF
Berkeley county, and Miss Bessie X. Burk-
hart, daughter of Dr. w. D Burkhart, were
united in marriage, the Rev. Henry Thomas,
rector of the church, officiating. The ushers
were Stuart w. Walker, Charles Young,
Hullian Burkhart, of Martinsburg, and G.
c. Swarts, of Baltimore. Mr. E. Walker
Tabb acted as best man. The newly welded
pair left on the five o'clock train for a trip
to the Eastern cities. At 40 o'clock Mr..
Samuel B. Paul, of Springfield, Mo, and
Miss Mary A. Abel. daughter of Mr.. John
n. Abel. a prominent citizen, were married,
the same minister officiating. The ushers
were NJ. G. labler, Elmer Swope, Dr. VIM.
Henshaw and Arthur Gilbert. They left an
hour later by the B. & o. Road for their fu-
ture home, Springfield, Mo-"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Yesterday was movin day in Gotham
The task of Transporting the lares and Pc
mates of thousands of households through
thoroughfares clo5cd wi,h Centennial Lu.
mainly was one that could only be uuderta-
ken In New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The legislative committee having under
the guberaatoriai question
met on Wednesday, but adjourned to meet
agair re Sth of May. The adjournment
was1 ted by the counsel on both sides.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Col. W. W. Dudley, of Indiana but more
particularly of " blocks Of five memory, Is
becoming as highly reputed for epistolary
achievements as Mr. Blaine It has been
limited that the President and Col. Dudley
&" DO not speak as they pass by" butwe have
the statement of Col. Dudley, cOn6rmatory
of the alleged frigidity, to-wit:
Perhaps there is no one in the country who
has done So much for General Harrison during
the last twenty years as / have, but because
our Democratic friends down in indianapolis
have started a hue and cry on me brother Ben
does not seem 20 feel that he can afford 10 re-
coguize me as an acquaintance and consequent
lv I don't take dinner at he White House, as
might be expected n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
ii - Irorfh Lirinn 2

Not if YOU 20 through the world a dyspep-
tc Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets are posi-
tive cure for the worst forms of Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, FIa,uiency and Constipation.
Guaranteed aud sold by c. Frank Jones Il
Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The government makes about half mil
lion dollars a year on the coinage Of nickels
and pennies. A pretty fair per cent profit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The Won Graef Medical Company, No. 3
Park Row New York City, in 1888, made
seyenty-eight per cent. Of cures Of various
diseases of men, chronic and otherwise,
within the time allotted for treatment. The
record Of cures of diseases of women was
nearly as large This Is the highest record
ever achieved ia Tins country by hospitals
or private practice. In the treatment and
cure of diseases, science, skill and discovery
keep pace with inventions in other direc-
tons The new book la ely issued by the
Won Graef Company, full OF value hints
and information to young or old, free to all
who call for 10 or order it by mail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

A Minnesota embezzier now In Canada,
threatens 90 return and sue The men who
are circulating Che report that he stole 500
O00 lie says DE was only able 90 get away
with $4,000, and he propose TO find olt il
there is any lau Co protect people i.om reck-
less ISLANDERS like the above lie evidently
regards lying worse chan stealing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Philadelphia found time last week to do
immense honors to Capt. Muuell-reseuer
Of the Danmark's passeugers-ond raised
5000 for him and his brave crew. Heand
his ship.oficers gave their portion of The
money TO the Danmark emigran,s who had
lost everything DOB the wreck
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Something really uuiquein the eIopemeu,
line was the recent lighting out from Tay-
Tor county Of a grandson with his bloom
ing grand mother The enterprisiug couple,
Albert Parsons, aged l6. and Mrs Rosy
Mail, aged %. were caught at Clarssburg
while ea route TO Chil.icothe, Ohio. The
girl had taken $50 from her husband, ana old
man OFFS who is young Parsons grand.a-
ther There's need of reform IN the Mail
service
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
"Things arc seldom, What They SEEM"

While the above is, in the main, true,
still there is an exception to the general
rule, as to'the case in many instances. We
refer to DR. Pierce's Pc lets, which are not
only all they seem, but more In torpid
liver, Indigestion, sluggishness cf the bow
els. biliousneSs. and headache, the relief af-
forded by their use is wonderful.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

"Brick" Pomeroy, at 23f Broadway, New
York City, is now editing and publishing
the liyeliest and most interesting 81 year
publication ever printed in that city. His
famous Saturday Night chapters; his Pen
Pictures of London; his descriptions of the
plague places Of New York City, and his
vivid chapters of Life Experience in La
Crosse, during the war, are each worth
more than the price Of his paper, which
bears the signifcan. title Of ADVANCE
TuoUGHr. Pomeroy is a So year old vol
ume OF National history, and now he is let
ting it out red hot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The FIRST grain elevator was probably the
victim Of drop too much Of rye.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
Notice.

THE Incorporators Of the Washington Red
Slate Company will hold their first meet
ing to accept Charter, adopt Bylaws increase
capital stock, and transact other general and
special business at the office Of Forrest w.
Brown, ESQ, in Charlestown, West Virginia.
on Friday The 3rd dag of Nay 1850.
JAS NJ. CHADSEY,
GEO NJ. LOCKWOOD,
TRUMAN n BURRILL r,oor,,rs
VIM. w. DUDLEY, ii'0O' -
JOHN TWEEDALE,
w w. FLEMING,
April IS, 1ss9-td.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
IS dozen ladies
"Fast Black Hose
at 55 cents.

Fast Black, Plain Isle Thread Hose at IS
and 80 cents
Fast Black" Richelieu Ribbed Isle Thread
Hose at so cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The announcement is made on the au-
thority of President Mayer of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, that General
Manager VIM. NJ Clements has rendered
his resignation, which has not vet been act
ed upon. Mr. Clements has spent nearly
all of his busy life in the operating depart
ments Of the Baltimore and Ohio, and he
has worked up from the ranks. He is a
West Virginian. and has fine farm in this
county He has frequently been honored
by the Democratic party of West Virginia,
but has never accepted political office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The Colored Farmers National Alliance
and Cooperation Union was organized on
Thursday last in Union county, South Car
olina. It's objects are to elevate the color
ed people of America by teaching them to
love their country and their houses, to care
more for their helpless and destitute, and to
labor more earnestly for the education OF
themselves and their children, especially to
improve themselves in agricultural pursuits,
TO become better farmers and laborers, and
less wasteful in their methods Of living; to
BE- more o5sdient to ciril aud criminal lac, and
70 ritidrar their attentions from poliHcalPar-
asanship. to become better citizens, and truer
husbands and wives.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

oklahoma is an Indian word and
means Indian country. There were $780,
600 acres thrown open 20 settlement asst
week-ll $50 farms of 100 acres each. of
these the Government reserves eighth each
township, leaving l05l7 20 be fought and
scratched after.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Mr. James Redpath, the Special Cores
pondeut of the Baltimore Sun, writes from
Ireland and gives this statement
eft is nearly 800 years since st. Patrick
landed I'm Ireland. During that long, long
period the population of Ireland has mere
iy doubled Ia prosperous countries the
population doubles every twenty-five
wears. When st Patrick was boy there
we're over 100000 souls in Ireland. To-
day there are little over 100000. and
there Is q steady drain of over so 600 every
vear-not of children and old men, but of
Young men and young women, the finest
fruit of the Irish race. The population of
Ireland has decreased one half during the
lifetime of every Irishman of middle age. "
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

We believe we have come the closest vet 20
perfection in the matter of Fast Black Hose,
and we confidently recommend them as having
great intrinsic merit.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The power of good example has practical
exempl6caton iu the following:
"Ihe ladies oi ST. Louis. following the exc
ample of Che propre-0rs of the Baltimore >aH,
have presented the receiyiu--ship ST. Louis.
now stationed 90 che League Island navy-yard.
with Z Me---.--e.-aL --.rLrE =. Sd volumes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
81 ID HIRscIINIAN N @.

We have all the the latest STYLES of hats
in the market which are bought by our
buyer direct from the manufacturer. We
can save Won 80 per cent on every one.
S. d. HIRscHMAN e Co
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The Philadelphia Ledger, which support
ed Gen Harrison for President, says;
What the truth at this late day determines
IS that President Cleveland was a much better
civil service reformer than be received credit
for being and that the more curi0usly ard
carefully his Administration is considered, in
every respect, the more honorable and useful
it appears
After reciting the fact that President
Cleveland left uudisturbed so per cent OF
the Republicans who were in Office when he
was elected, the Philadelphia Eveaing 7sls-
graph, which also supported Gen. Harrison,
SAYS:
In any effort to convince the country that
there is In the present Administration the
leaven of reform. the example Of the previous
Administration will be certain TO be used a.
gainst it. and very much 20 its injury. Its be-
ginning to be seen now that President Cleve-
land was a good deal Of genuine civil service
rel0rmer'
Il is the Cleveland standard by which
President Harrison will be measured.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Mothers this week we call your attention
another invoice of Boys and Children's Clo-
thing received from orr New York Manufac-
tory, which for beauty and workmanship can
not be excel ed. We have had big sale al
ready this Spring. OF course our low prices
did the work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

The L. VI Genera. brother Vim. Wanna
maker, has been sending circulars 90 the
postmasters inviting them to ac, as agent,
for his firm. WWamaker Is Brown, of Phil
adelphia. Fancy such thing occurring
under the las- Administration .-Erci1a1e
Bu, that's cyoSius stretch of the imag-
inaiion Ihepapers ought TO tote fair
it is said the sending of such circulars by
said firm is am old custom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Ladies don't forget to attend our Millinery
Opening next Friday and Saturday, May & l.
:. d. HIRsCHNIAN q Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
BURNS g. SHUCERT'S|
ATTRACTIONS
t|ltalSllaiiEE' AEa|al|

embracing wool dress sGodsne nnss
fabrics NOend white goods and %brodees
shades kid and we
to buy of carpets matngs entirely
line An inspection 0 ouro offerings will amply
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
Sd. H1RscHMAx & Co.

Immense Bargains this week We have just
received 80 pieces of fine Challies from a New
York importing House which We have bought
considerably under the price and will be sold
very cheap OF course our bargains will be
vorr barraius
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
MENIs eFAsT BLACK" HOSE.

Heretofore il has been almost impossible %
secure an absolutely East Black Hose iof
men without paying quite a large price for
exerted strenuous efforts. and now have ne
pleasure Of placing before you not only Tie
finest qualities and most reliable dyes but ibs
most inexpensive line we have ever Offered
As with the Ladies and Chldren's Hose We
also guarantee these 10 be absolutely Fast 70
color, and not 10 crock or fade in washing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02
s. d. H1RsCHMAN & Co

Young Men il YOU want to dress we'll and
look stylish for a small amount of money call
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-05-02

Judge English of the State Supreme
Court has granted a writ of error and super
Sedeas to the circuit court decision, requir-
ing the Kanawha county court to examine
and correct errors in the gubernatorial count
and fixing June Sd as the date for the case
TO be tried in the Supreme Court