Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10

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wv. B. G4LLAHER, Editor.
02ariesio en-, jefferson County, Vest Va.
January 10, 1889.
MANY men "swore off" on New Years
Day. but many Others swear on.
A good many are swearing of just
now. Others, if they must swear, would
crafty the public by swearing off the streets
We have never vet been struck a fair, manly
blow above the belt.-Hea Virginia DeH'oefd''
Does he wear belt or is it imaginary
line?
Gov. Wilson's Message is ready for the
Legislature to-day Wednesday,. He says
in it 5000 illegal votes were cast in this
State at the late election.
The Freeman, the prohibition paper edited
BY Bro. johnson, at Parkersburg, has sus
pended publication. It went down with its
Gag flying. wherein was inscribed: The
Saloon Must Go"
The Richie Gc-eiis, in common with 9th
or Republican newspapers Of this State
highly approves the West Virginia Demo
crat and says
1.-The Democrat has a mission. and that mis-.
sion IS not injurious Co the Republican party
The Richmond wa. g, after a memorable
career Of sixty-fye years has been merged
into the Daily TINES, of which Maj. Page
McCMty is the accomplished editor He
is not only vigorous writer but writes
with a pencil sbarpened at both ends.
s
With the uewyear the Alexandria Gazette
entered upon its uinelieth year IJ has no
new wrinkles, but Will continue in its course,
long pursued, striving TO maintain the doc
trines and principles ofthose whose precePts
and example elevated this country to its
pinnacle Of greatness and prosperity"
Gen. Harrison has taken out slO,OOOmore
insurance on his life. This makes $4,000
in all. Ifthis is on his political life It Is
an especially wise precaution- Heeyident-
ly anticipates much wear and tear during
the construction Of his cabinet But hadn't
he better insure the life of his party take
out "gravey yard policy
Capt w. b Colstou has retired from the
Martiusburg Statesman and Messrs. Weston
haver and BOYER have assumed proprietor
ship-Mr. Westeuhaver editor. We regret
ever so much loosiug Capt Colston from the
fold but are pleased with his successors
The Statesman will be conducted with ability
and fairuess-wiil promote the public veal
and advocate Democratic principles.
Texas has elected FIVE coiored men TO seats
in her legislature. IL may be well 20 men
ton here that Texas is Democratic State.
We have not heard of any coiored men hav-
ing been elected 20 the legislature in Re
publican State Charleston star.
Why, down here in old dyed-in the-wool
mo reference to the Mills bin Jefferson a
colored man was elected Constablel
Brother Gallaher. Of the Ii-q'aia Free Press
has advertised for load of fodder. This seems
10 be pretty rough Diet and wc sympathize
with the Bro. He should De supplied 90 once
-NVmdsrNs sun.
We don't know the needs of our Brother
ofthe Mouudsyille San. Perhaps he would
prefer to be corued? Our appeals for fod-
der haven't been worth shucks The stalk
must be limited
Gov. Wilson has issued certificates to
Hons. VI. Wilson aud j. o. Pendleton,
as Congressman. and Commissions TO Hons
J. w. English and Henry Bnnuou, Judges
elect Of the Supreme Court of Appeals ale
so TO number of Circuit Judges, among
them Hon. J. 5. DuckwalI of this Circuit -
Before this issue The Judges-elect have duly
qualified and entered upon their duties.
We fear our friend of the Charlestown
Free Press Is down Co hard pan 40 lasL lie
has advertised ior % load of fodder. aud we
can only surmise that his bacon and bread
have given OUT We hope that he may 20
no fodder OF he NAV fare worse We haytc