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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Sunday morning in Boston J. Montgom-
ery Sears fine marble building and an
Italian lodging house we're burned, and ten
lives were lost and others injured-three
fatally
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Ex-Goy. Gray of Indiana will not contest
with Senator VOORHEES, FOR the Senatorship,
It is now thought Mr.. Voorhees, has the field
to himself and will be reelected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05
Notice.

INTENDING to be away from home for a.
i while, | hereby appoint J. Ed. Burns my
Agent to transact business for ne during my
absence.
WIN. c. CARRELL.
= January II, 1854
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Judge Fleming gets In 90 the vineyard
at the eleventh hour. He was declared
Governor at the llth hourof the nth month
Feb. (, 80 instead of March 4. $50. Better
late than never.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

We are indebted to Hon. b. ID. Gibson
for the following telegram:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Mrs. Edmunds, sister of the wife of
Hon. f. Boyd Faulkner, died in Hopkins
VILE Kentucky, last week. Mrs. Faulkner
went on to attend the funeral.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05
EIGHTY SHEEP,

two riding saddles and one wagon saddle two
barshear plows, one riding plow and cultiya-
tor combined, two three-horse harrows, four
double-shOyel plows. one iron kettle.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums under $40
Cash over that amount Ten Months time.
Parties to give negotiable note, payable at
Bank of Charlestown, with good and APPROX
ed security. Interest from day Of sale. No
property to be removed until terms of sale are
compiled with.
Sale 10 commence promptly at 10 m.
Jan. %. 1889 AMANDA c. STRIDER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05


Gov. Fleming will be inaugurated Thurs
dav AZ 10 O'clock NJ. b. ID. GIBSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05
Harper's Ferry
MILL PROPERTY

formerly known as the Herr Mill Property, To-
Gated on the Island OF Nirginius in the shen-
andoab River. at or near Harpcr's Ferry, con-
sisting of large and valuable Brick FIGURING
Mill with approved Roller Process Machinery
and Waterways, Cooper Shop, Storage House
and Dwelling Houses with all the rights and
privileges Of the Harpers Ferry Mil Company
In and 10 said Island Of Yirginius This one
of the most valuable mill properties IN tins
country and is flour has always borne high
reputation. The Mill has fine railroad facili-
ties. having a switch 20 It's door, and it, water
poweris unsurpassed. y plat Of said property
Is on file in the Circuit Court Of Jefferson
County and can be seen by calling on either Of
the undersigned commissioners.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash, residue
i'm one and two years eqnal payments with M
terest from day Of sale, the deferred payments
20 be evid snced by the bonds OF the purchaser
and secured By the retention Of the title OF ihe
property until all the purchase money u pala'
GEO. BAYLOR.
VIM II. TRAVERS.
s. w. WASHINGTON.
JOSEPH TRAPNELL
Special COMMISSIONS
W. T. Anderson, AuctiOneer.
Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court, Jefferson
County, w. Va:
1T. w. Latimer. Clerk Of the Circuit Coull
Of said County. do hereby certify that 1eoits
Baylor, one Of the Special Commission" W
the above named cause, has given bond o ~
quired By law and in accordance with ieiina "
decree therein. Teste.
T. W. LATIMER, Clerk:
January Is, lsaO-4t Free Press fee si''~f'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Thirty-seven people were killed DO the
United States by electric light wives last
year. There are 100000 persons in the
United States depending solely onelec.ricity.
This does not include 1nder,akers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Congressman Wilson introduced a bin TO
pay the Catholic Church of Mar,insburg
$500 for damages inflicted by troops dur
ing the war The NJ f. Church in this
town was damaged during the was by the
United States soldiery 20 The extent of q
thousand or more dollars, and { our dis
tinguished representative would Introduce "a
bill and get it through in that behalf it
would be a good work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Some men need guardians when they set
into the Legislature-ior instance the
memberof the Virginia House of Delegates
who proposed a removal OF the capital of
the Old Dominion from Richmond to
Lynchburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Ex-senator Bruce .colored Of Mississip-
pi has been appointed recorder of deeds for
the District Of Columbia. Was it i'm an
ticipation Of the appointment of this color
ed man TO the lucrative position tina, Sena-
tor Ingalls-the Kansas South-hater and
protested lover of the negro-introduced
the proposition 20 reduce the pay 90 $4,000
The recorders pay has been, according 10
the fees received, amounting to from twenty
10 forty thousand dollars q year.
Foraker is again In Washington 20 testi-
fl in the forgery business of which he knew
too much, in the opinion OF the general
public, for his own selfrcspect or the respect
ofanybody else for him. He declares The
Ohio republicans viii knock The democrats
into smithereens at the next election. That
carries with it the idea that the RepubG-
cans next time viii be careful in the selec
ton Of a standard bearer-one who viii
press forward in a legitimate way and not
forge to the front or attempt to get there by
questionable methods.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Now that Judge Jackson has been relega-
ted to his home in West Virginia, and Mr..
Smith is added to the Congressional roll TO
help Tom Reed In his coun; of quorum,
perhaps Republican members think Poca-
hontas did 'em a good ,uru when she saved
the Smith family.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

The CIarksbarg Negs OF last week was IL
lustrated by a picture of the four year old
tripets of President Turner of the West
Virginia University. Two boys and one
girl. The Cincinnati Enquirer recently Of
fered a series Of 500 premiums for the hand
soonest triplets under FIVE years old. Among
the successful number were the children of
President L. N. Turner
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Miss Mary Bislaud, who made the trip
around the world in the interest Of the Cos
mop0Etu Magazine, reached New York on
Thursday, having been out just seventy five
day, and twelve hours. Miss Bisland's trip
IS remarkable m the fact ,hat she travelled
5y the ordinary modes and did not resort to
special trains or special steamers. She had
abundant time TO collect material Tor q series
of magazine articles, and had it not been
Cor her missing her last connection would
have made the trip in less than seventy days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Some writers In Bolivar, contributing to
the Sufnci have been exchanging COM
plimentary observations ON the subject of
licensing a saloon there-aud in the course
1.-THE compositor viii please spell course with
nj of the discussion have INDUCED some
licentious expressions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Col Chew has written to the editor of the
Sait from Charleston the following.
The sentiment here Is hardly divided at
all between Chicago and New York. Ii Is
for Chicago. But many are foe Wa hingtou,
aud I would be glad 90 have it at Washing
ton t0r the convenience of our people but
as between Chicago and New York, for
many reasons / am for the former
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05
FARMING IMPLEMENTS:
One Jump-Seat Carriage.

One Buggy Spread as good as new,
One set Double Harness, one Single Harness,
Slop Cart, one Cart and Harness,
Large Water Cart, four sets Fly Nets for team.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Hon. c. T. O'Feraall excoriated Speaker
Reed on Monday for his assumption of au-
,ocratic powers, and Hon. VIM. L. Wilson
followed in a speech ahouuding in keenest
sarcasm and ridicu'e of the rulings Of Mr..
Reed. lie concluded by saying:
Like Moses hyiug from the rod which he
had flung down, and which lad turned in TO o
serpent the republican party would Gee from
genera, parliamentary law long before this
session adjourned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Seven thousand people, mostly colored,
gathered at Morgan, Calhoun county, Ca,
one day last weelsso see a negro man hung.
The Governor interlered, and so disappoiut-
ei was the crcEd that riot ensued and
several, white and black, were wounded
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

The action taken by the House committee
on railroads of the West Virginia Legisla-
ture should be followed by the House COM
mittee on roads of our own Legislature.
West Virginia wants railroads and capital
to develop her vast resources in coal iron,
timber and agriculture, and the future OF
onr sister State will show that their action
was not only wise but patriotic.
Gentlemen of the Legislature Of our own
State. we caution YOU not to attempt to pass
any restrictive railroad commissioners bill.
There will be no auti-railroad legislation II
YOU have the true interests Of the Old Do
minion at heart
The Stauuton ITadicaf0r, in a very able
article, has taken the position that we can
moi. afford 10 drive railroad enterprise from
the State Winchester Times.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Snow in some places on the Central Pa
cifc Railroad was reported to be two hum
dred feet deep Twenty feet seemed to he
the minimum
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05


Sunday morning in Boston J. Montgom-
erg Sears fine marble building and an
Italian lodging house we're burned, and ten
lives were lost and others injured-three
fatally.
Robbers despoled the home of President
Harrison in indianapolis of a thousand
dollars worth of goods, including iewelry'
No political significance attached to it.
Ex-Goy. Gray of Indiana will not contest
with Senator VOORHEES, FOR the Senatorship,
It is now thought Mr.. VOORHEES, has the field
to himself and will be reelected
Mrs. Edmunds, a sister of the wife OF
Hon f. Boyd Faulkner, died in Hopkins
vile, Kentucky, last week. Mrs. Faulkner
went on to attend the funeral
Snow in some places on the Central Pa
cifc Railroad was reported to be two hum
dred feet deep Twenty feet seemed to he
the minimum
Jake Kilrain whipped a New Orleans pu-
gilistin three rounds. Two thousand dollars
was the amount of the earnings-S666S a
knockdown,
G. P. Dorr, Commissioner of school lands
of Webster county, advertises for ale about
100000 acres in that county, delinquent for
taxes
Among the bills reported fayorably in the
Senate on Tuesday was one appropriating
100000 for public building at Martins
burg
One locomotive on the B. & O. the other
day hauled ninety seven freight cars. The
train was a mile long
Rev. F. A. Strother, of Stephens City,
Fred Co., Va, who has been seriously i'll,
is better
Capt. Hussey, the postmaster at Mt. jack
son, Virginia, died on Sunday of La Grippe.
Two banks busted in New York city last
week. Deficit over half million.
\ 100000 fire at Danbury, Connecticut,
on Sunday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Hu1cr's Weekly will celebrate the Judi
ciary Centennial by publishing, on Febru-
ary 9Th, portraits of the present judges of
the supreme Court and OF all the predeces
sors of ChietJustice Fuller Eiihu Root
viii contribute the accompanying article.
Four Of the portraits Of the Chief-Jusiices
have been engraved from the paintings in
the Capitol which have been loaned to the
New York Bar Association for restitution at
The centennial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Mrs Col. Coppiuger, eldest daughter of
Hon. James q. Blaine. died at the residence
of her father IN Washington on Sunday, of
pneumonia. The Secretary, truly, has been
soreiy beeaved-withi a month and half
having lost d brother, son and daughter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Stollings who is accused of offering a
bride to Delegate Horr, makes a general
denial, but admits that whatever ne lid say
on the subject 20 Mr.. Harr was ia the ma
ture of a Joke lie thought Mr.. HAIR a
weak man, therefore didn't appreciate
harm in a joke uileles- young man.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

The torty-ffth anniversary of DR.. Moses
D. Hoge's pastoraie of the Second Presby-
terrain Church in Richmond will be cele-
brated on the 27th. interesting program
has been decided upon. Among those who
will be present and make addresses. are :;
Rev. Dr.. John Hall, of New York, on be-
half of the Presbyterian Church at large !;
Bishop Alpbeus W Wilson, for the Metho-
dist Church DIR. j. L. NJ Curry, for the
Baptists, and Bishop Randolph for the
Episcopalians
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Jake Kilrain whipped a New Orleans pu-
gilistin three rounds. Two thousand dollars
was the amount of the earnings-S666S a
knockdown,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Asa proof that the colored people of Mis-
sis,ippi were not deprived Of their rights,
Senator Waithsi said in the Senate that the
negroes OF that State knew that I'm a single
Congressional distric, of Mississippi there
were more of that race in office, voted for
by the white people, than Mr. Harrison had
appointed since his term began.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Rev. F. A. Strother, of Stephens City,
Fred. Co., Va, who has been seriously i'll,
is better.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

\ 100000 fire at Danbury, Connecticut,
on Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Capt. Hussey, the postmaster at Mt. jack
son, Virginia, died on Sunday of La Grippe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

Two banks busted in New York city last
week. Deficit over half million.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-02-05

We see 10y the New York papers that
Hon. E. Boyd Faulkner is one Of the Adj
wishing Board OF the American Development
Company. The principal Office Is in New
York aud we understand that the company
has agencies throughout this country aud
Europe
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-13
For lowest rates
on chattel loans call
on Thomas County
Bank.
Successful Meetings.

the Rev. r. l. Broadbridge has just
closed series of special evangelistic
services extended over three weeks in
the Hillsdale school room 9 miles north
west of Colby. They were most success
full. Quite number of persons were
wrought upon and prOfessed conversion,
five of whom were baptised last Sunday
afternoon. The baptisms took place in a
large tank belonging TO MIR. Lewis. A
large number were present. We sincerely
thank Mr.. Lewis not only for the use of
the tank. but his own house for our con-
venience AS a result of these meetings a
church has been organized, composed of
some ten or twelve baptists living in that
neighbOrhood together with the new
converts, and will receive recognition
early in April. An average of 20 attended
each evening. Mr.. Broadbridge will
shortly commence similar series of
meetings in Colby's Baptist church.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-13
EUPEPSY.

This is what you ought to have. in
fact. you must have it, to fully enjoy life:
Thousands are searching for it daily. and
mourning becaue they find it not. Thou
sands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boon. And yet 1t
may be had BY all. We guarantee that
Electric Bitters. if used according TO di.
rections and the use persisted in, will
onst the demon Dyspepsia. and install in
stead Eupepsy We recommend Electric
Bitters for Dyspepsia and all diseases OF
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at
SOC and $100 per bottle by Martin q
Hampton, druggists. 4
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-13
PERSONALS
And Other Items of Interest to
Our Readers.

The Presbyterian prayer meetings are
growing in interest.
Capt. d. n. Hamilton has been quite
sick for few weeks.
A. B. Garfield, Jr, was in Denver this
week for little recreation.
c. Neal, of Barrett. was IN the city
Saturday and made us a pleasant call.
Remember the social tomorrow night
at Mrs. c. NJ. Hovey's. All are invited.
Rexford is to have flour mill Mr.
Nagee. of Oberlin, is said TO be the man.
Colby was lively place last Saturday.
A hundred teams or more were on our
streets.
Messrs Borden and Edmunds spent
Saturday and Sunday in Colorado
Springs.
We noticed the first indication of spring
last Saturday-the boys were out flying
their kites.
c. NJ. Hovey is in Beloit this week
minglIng among the members of the con
gressional committee.
Gavin ID. High, press correspondent
of California on Wheels" made us a
pleasant call last week.
District clerk c. w. Robbins has issued
a subpoena for E. A. Hall but it is doubt
full if it ever reaches him.
c. Ogilvie of Kingery, was in Colby
Tuesday on his way to Stratton, Nebr.,
for few days business trip.
G.I Sears, of Rexford, has purchased
the Barrett and Kent farms adjoining his
The consideration was $500.
County Treasurer Elect J. F. Rowland
was visitor to the city on Saturday. He
is making preparations TO prove up mex,
month.
Geo. Rimbey, of Jacksonville, ILL.,, is
making a visit with Treasurer-elect Frank
Rowland and other Thomas county rel
atives.
W. NJ Baldwin is thinking of gong to
Arizona to look at the country with g
view to locating He expects to drive
through.
F.G Nichols. ticket agent at the Z P
depot, returned on Monday from visi
in Indiana He looks refreshed for hi
vacation.
j. B. Lauck, travelling passenger agen
of the Southern Pacific railroad compan,
is with the California on Wheels, Cant
gave US call
Miss frankie Harper and father, o
Rexford, were visitors to the city oil
Monday and had their applications fo
fnal proof made out
G. c. Darlington and family who lef
here year ago this month for Ohio hav
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-13
The Blarney.

Oh. did you neer hear of the "Blarney"
That's und near the banks OF Killarney?
Believe it from me.
No 2iri'S hearts free,
Once she hears the sweet sound of the Blarney
For the Barney'S so great deceiver,
That girl thinks you're there. though you
leave her;
And never finds out
All the tricks you're about,
Till she's quite gone herSelf-with your Blar-
ney.
Oh! say, would you find this same "Blarney?"
There's a castle not far from Killarney,
On the top of its wall
but take care you don't faln,
There's stone that contains all this Blarney.
Like a magnet. its influence such is
That attraction il gives all IT touches.
If you kiss it they say.
From that blessed day
You may kiss whom you please with your
Blarney. Samuel Lover.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-13
"PANDORA."
l0ngfellOW's Beautiful Poem Elaborate.
ly Portrayed by the High School.
4 Crorded House Greets the Performance
aud an .i,.tistic Musical Program Gsren
During the InteTHlissiOHs.

One of the largest audiences ever seen
at the Armory was present last Friday
night when the Colby High School
Dramatic Club rendered in costume Long
fellows poem. 'Masque of Pandora" 1t
was the intention TO give the perform
ance or Feb. 81, the beloved poets S
birthday, but circumstances prevented
over which the club had no control. A
great deal of hard work had been expen.
ded on the production and also a liberal
amount of money. But the audience was
well pleased with the effort and the
school is to be congratulated upon the
success attained Much of the scenery
was painted specially for this prodution
by Prof. J. W. McDougal, principal of
the high school Ii has not been general
ly known that we had scenic artist in
our midst but such is the case. The
drop curtain representing Olympus and
surrounding mountains were excellent
limitations and the beautiful lake and
waterfall in the valley situated thousands
of feet above the sea level was most
charming feature of the painting. Our
lady artists unite in saying that the
water was as near perfect as it is posi-
BILE to make it.
Another feature of the entertainment
which was of local origin highly pleased
the audience and but few Of them knew
that the music for the choruses of birds
and reeds was composed by Prof r. K.
Beymer. 1t was indeed appropriate and
the music fitted the words IN a manner
which was indeed charming. Too much
cannot be said in praise of Mr.. Beymer
for the musical talent which he displayed
in the composition.
The cast was as follows:
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-13
A SCRAP OF PAPER SAVES HER
LIFE.

1t was just an ordinary scrap Of wrap
ping paper, but it saved her life. She
was in the last stages of consumption,
told by physicians that she was incurable
and could live only a short time: she
weighed less than seventy pounds. On
piece of wrapping paper she read OF
DR.. Kings New Discovery. and got a
sample bottle; it helped her. she bought
a large bottle. it helped her more, bought
another and grew better fast, continued
its use. and is now strong. healthy. rosy.
plump. weighing 40 pounds. For full
ler particulars send stamp to W. Fl. Cole,
Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bottles of
this wonderful discovery free at Martin
s. Hampton's drug store 4
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-13

MARTIN-About one mile south of the
City on Thursday March 9th 1890 Albert
SON of DR.. Chas. and Mrs Martin, aged
II months.
This bright little boy was taken some
time ago with LaGrippe which brought
on hopping cough and the severe strain
on the young and tender life resulted in
nervous prostration. causing death Little
Albert was JOY of the household and
his taking away has robbed loving par
ennts of dear treasure. The funeral
occurred on Friday morning from the
Baptist Church. Rev. Broadbridge officia
ting. A choir composed of Miss Eva
Bayha, Mrs Van Metre. and Ike Crumley
sang appropriate selections.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-13
EnuneratOrs.

\ letter has been received from W. E.
Case, supervisor of the third census dis
trict. which is important to candidates
for enumerators and reads as follows:
| will in short time send out some
blank applications for each applicant to
fill out in his own handwriting. and it
must be certified to by him as SUCH. Then
they must be indorsed by some good men
and returned to me. None but good fair
penmen and such as will be accurate in
their work need apply. Everything else
being equal, old soldiers will have the
preference. The pay of the enumerators
will be 3 cents for each living inhabitant,
2 cents for each death reported. Is cents
for each farm, 20 cents for each estah-
lishment OF productive industry enumer
ated and returned, 5 cents for each sur
viving soldier sailor and marine, or
widow of such soldier sailor and marine
In sparsely settled districts the compen-
satiOn will be per diem not less than S3
nor more than $6 per day l think in
some of the counties west of here we can
get per diem compensation. The dis
trict will be divided so as to give each
man what he can well do in the time al
lowed by law. Each enumeratOr must
be resident of the district he wishes TO
enumerate, or it must be shown that no
one lives in the district willing or capable
of doing the work.
Thomas County cat., 1890-03-13
sHILOHS CONSUMPTION CURE.

This is beyond question the most sue
cessful cough medicine we have ever
Soda few doses invariably cure the
worst cases of cough. Group and bron.
chitis. while its wonderful success in the
cure of consumption is without paral-
lei in the history of medicine. Since Its
first discovery it has been sold on guar
antee, a test which no other medicine
can stand. If you have cough We ear
nestly ask you to try it. Price 10 cents,
so cents, and $1.00 If your lungs are
sore. chest or back lame, use Shiloh
porous plaster. Sold by Martin q Hamp
ION