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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

We are informed the Town Council on
Monday last, by a vote Of to ,, concluded
70 issue 8 per cent bonds TO the extent Of
i0O00-redeemable in 10-34 years-the
amount for which they are sold to be ex-
pended ia street improvement. We think
the Council in this deteyminatiOn has acted
unwisely-has made a monumental mistake.
However. the voters Of the town, to whom
the matter must be submitted, may be able
70 correct this error Of Judgment, so to
speak This is not the time TO iuaugurate
20 general an expenditure Of money upon
the streets. Our streets. except as 20 the
breaking up Of them incidental to the lay
ing Of water-pipes, which Is a necessity al
most daily and may be for year hence, are
not in the deplorable condition suggested
by an immediate expenditure Of $4,000.
They compare Evorably with the streets Of
nine out Of ten Of like population and inn
portance.
In this action the Corporate authorities
reach the extreme limit Of their power to
borrow money upon bonds They destroy
the nest egg-ge hope they are not in ex-
peetation of q cuckoo coming along and
laying in the municipal nest
The question is worthy Of discussion. If.
any member Of the Town Council or other
person fayoring this issue Of bonds desires
20 be heard thro' these columns in defence
thereof We viii give the opportunity. This
is all we have to say at this time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Elsewhere will be seen the result of the
Primary Election held on Saturday last by
the democrats of this county. We give the
result from the official count Of the Execu-
tive Committee. The list of alternates 20
Senatorial Convention from Charlestown as
published in tbe spirit Is incorrect. Those
elected will be found correctly reported in
this paper. The nominees Of the party SO
Tar made we place at the head of our paper
and will give the ticket hearty support.
Every good democrat should do that,
whether those nominated were primarily his
choice or not. We can only sustain our
selyes-maintain the party Organization
by yielding individual preferences to the
choice Of the majority fairly expressed.
Factious opposition to the majority rule Is
uubecomiug say man claiming to be adem-
Ocrat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
JAS. D. BUTT, Secretary.

. Senator Morgan, of Alabama, in his re:
cent speech on the tariff bill, pointed out
very clearly and forcibly that while the ne
gro, both North and South, is excluded from
the protected industries and gets no benefit
from the tariff, he has to bear the burdens
which it imposes. He votes the republican
ticket, and taxes a.e put on him in return
by his protectionist friends. Their hearts
bleed for him and they bleed his pockets
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Our distinguished Representative Hon.
VIM. L. Wilson, has received a cordial in
yitation from the Democratic Committee of
the State Of Washington to attend a conven-
ton to reorganize the party, September 10.
They want him to start the organization OF
the Democratic party and promise to meet
him with special train and show him every
honor Mr.. Wilson will accept if he can
get away.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Senator Plumb of Kansas has cut loose
from his party on the tariff. The other day
he said "The Senate owed some duty to
the American people, as well as to the man
ufacturers. There was point were political
sympathies ended and were business inter-
ests began.n
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The Baltimore Sun dispatch says that af-
ter the unanimous denomination of Hon.
II. st. George Tucker by the Democratic
congressional convention in the tenth Vir-
ginia district, held at Amherst G. III. last
Friday, Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson was intro
duced and made magnificent address, in
which he reviewed the important issues now
before the country, and made d powerful al
raignment of the Republican party on the
tariff policy and its attempted legislation
looking to the legalizing of federal interior
ence in the local affairs Of the people and in
encouragement OF fraud and violence at the
polls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

We are informed that by some mistake
bills were sent out announcing that Senator
Faulkner would speak in Martinsburg on
Saturday, 9Th instant, instead of Saturday
last, 2nd. Senator Faulkner will not speak
next Saturday. But he did on last Saturday
address Mass Meeting of the Democracy,
and his effort is represented to have been
"an eloquent aud powerful exposition of
Democratic principles"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The "stalwar," Republican newspaper of
Atchisou. Kan, the Daily Champion, has de-
clared for free trade, and says the West has
no use for protection" The trend Of pOpu-
lar fayos throughout the whole country is in
favor of the abolition of war taxes on the
necessaries of life aud raw material. The
effects of an educational campaign are man
ifesting themselves. Even the comparative
ly few people who raise sheep can not APP
preciate the profit they derive from duty
on wool, when, unless they own immense
aocks &c is more than absorbed by the in
Increase price they have to pay for their
blankets and carpets.-4ieraRdria
Ga-stte.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The Matthew Stanley Quay Club, of Phil
adelphia, composed entirely of colored men,
Gilbert Ball, prominent local politician,
being its president, held largely attended
meeting few days ago and passed unani-
mously resolutions to the effect that the fed
eral election bill which was recently passed
by the House of Representatives and is now
awaiting action by the Senate is not prac-
teal and will not help the political condi-
ton of the colored man in South, but will
rather have tendency to keep alive race
prejudicies. The club therefore expresses
the hope that the bill will not become a
law
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
IT c. GREEN,
ATTORNEY ATL4K.

CzarlestolVn, Jefferson County, West Virginia,
VIII practice in the Courts of Jefferson, Reske-
lev and Morgan counties, in the United States
District Court at Martinsburg, and in the Su-
preme Court Of Appeals Of West Virginia.
Special attention TO the collection Of claims,
and prompt remittances of the same.
Office in Law Building, rear of Courthouse.
Aug. 9. 1890
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Under the auspicies Of the New York Re
form Club, appointments have been made
for Representative Wilson to speak at New
York county fairs As follows At Elmira,
Gov. Hills home, on the Sth Of August;
Saratoga county, the 9th Dutchess county,
10th; Tioga county llth, aud Cheuango
county, 9TH It is intended TO have joint de-
bates on the tariff at these fairs. Mr.. VIII
son will speak for Democracy aud tariff re-
form, and Mr. Burrows, of Michigan, for
protection.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Gov. Fleming appointed the following
delegates from West Virginia to the annual
session of the National Farmers Congress,
which meets Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Goth
Of this month: Prof. John A. Myers, of the
West Virginia University, Morgantown +;
Abram Wilson, Short Creek, Brooke county,
Solomon Cunningham, Upper Tract, Pen
dleton county; R. 2. Chew, Charlcstown,
Jefferson county A. w. Woodford, Weston,
Lewis county; Columbus Sehon, Point
Pleasant, Mason county Chas. L. Davis,
Fort Spring, Greenbrier County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Mrs. Sarah Althea Terry had retrial of
her case against the estate Of the late SEN
ator Sharon in the Superior Court, at San
Francisco, and Judge Skater last Friday
rendered decision holding that the So
called marriage contract was forgery, that
she never had been married to Sharon and
had no claim whatever upon the Sharon
estate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Ex.GOy Z. Willis Wilson, who is a can
didate for the Democratic nomination for
Congress in the Third district Of West Vir-
ginia, was beaten at the Democratic primary
election held in his own county, Kanawna,
Saturday week Hon. John d. Anderson,
the present incumbent, who is to be unseat-
ed in favor of a Republican, carried Kama
VIVA by about one hundred majority over
Dir. Wilson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Theodore Roosevelt will contribute to
Harper's Basar, published July 18th, re-
view of Mrs Clusters new book Following
the Guidon. The same number of the Ba-ar
will contain Miss Elizabeth Bisland's sec
ond paper on "An American Woman's First
Season in London"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The Lynchburg TIrginian says of Hon.
VIM. L. Wilson's speech at Amherst {. Ii.
on Saturday, it was the universal YER
diet ofthose who heard it that it was the
most popular and effective speech on that
question THE tariff ever delivered in this
section
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Luther R. Steele, editor of the Warren
Messenger, Front Royal, Va, died at his res
idence in that town from the effects of an
overdose of morphine ignorantly taken as
its effects, to allay his suferings, few nights
ago. He was highly regarded as a citizen
ana journalist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
Three Houses and Lots for
Sale in ChartesfOiCn.

Two in the Green and Mcdonald addition
and one, a double house, on Lawrence street,
adjoining the handsome house Of Mr.. J. c.
Holmes. Prices reasonable and terms easy
An investment that will pay ten per cent. ali
the time. Enquire OF
Col J. T. GIBSON,
Charlestown, JEFF. Co., w. Va.
July 9, 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
Republican Contention.

The Republicans of Jefferson county, w.
Va, are requested to meet in Charlestown
Saturday, 18th Of August, 1890, dt2p. m.,
for the purpose Of selecting delegates TO the
State Republican Convention to be held in
Martinsburg August goth, 1890. Also dele
gates to the Congressional Convention when
called By order Elk. Committee,
5. V. YANTIs, Chairman.
- Ii Dim, S,nrntnr,-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Kemmler, the New York murderer, was
executed BY electricity on Wednesday morn
ing. Two attempts were necessary to Kill
him. The final execution was revolving,
20 say the least.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

TOPEKA, KAN, July 2, lSS9.-I have
been a sufferer from dyspepsia for several
years. | have used Microbe Killer for two
months and can eat anything | wish. Have
gained ten pounds. My neighbors have
been using it with beneficial results. My
postoffice address is Topeka, Kansas.
Mrs. J. J. SURNGELEY.
For sale by Shenandoah Milling Co.,
Charles town, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

ST.. JOSEPH, No, July 10. 1SS9.-I have
used several gallons of the Microbe Killer,
and do not hesitate to recommend it highly
as general blood purifier and tonic. 1t is
especially good in cases of liver and kidney
trouble, and is the only remedy have yet
found for nervous headache
Jos. J. BOWER, Ills North Fourth st.
For sale by Shenandoah Milling Co,
Charlestown, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Nearly 1000 heads of families in the
Province Of Quebec alone have made apPh-
cation for the State bounty of 100 acres OF
land voted to Canadians whoare the fathers
of y children or more. This is an age Of
pensions, bouuties, subsidies, etc. The dol
lar is almighty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The mystery of the Presidents cottage at
Cape May Point is solved at last 1t was
gift, but adverse comment on its acceptance
impelled President Harrison to pay over the
amount it and the furniture in it cost.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Congressman are becoming FESTIVE because
detained so long in Washington. They are
anxious to get to their several homes in the
districts to make arrangements to get back
to Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The Congressional Convention in Win
chester tomorrow will, beyond a peradyen-
ture. nominate Col. Charles T. O'Ferrall
for re-election-the very thing it ought to
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

A telegram from Charleston, this State,
says: The trial Of James Brewer, who killed
his cousin, Ike Brewer, and then blew his
brains out, is in progress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
Benefit Day.
FOR ONE DAY ONLY. MONDAY, AUG. 18th.
A General Line of Teas at Cost
CAMERON & CHEW.
Notice of Dissolution.

The Partnership heretofore existing for the
practice of law between the undersigned has
this day August 1stl by mutual consent been
dissolved FRANK BECKWITH,
Aug ) 1890 T. G. GREEN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The democrats of Pennsylvania are conf
dent of a victory The battle wakes warm.
Il Is one of those occasions when two can
put ten thousand to fight.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
To the Public.

HAVING severed my connection with Ste
IL phenson Seminary, / respectfully an
nonnce that / will teach VOCAL AND IN
STRUMENTAL MUSIC at my residence on
the corner Of Mildred and Liberty streets. In
a community where am so well known as an
instructor / do not deem it necessary TO cum
Der this announcement with testimonials.
MADAME BERTHA RUHL.
.Julv 30. 1890.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

G.. ]. Spencer, formerly proprietor of the
ST. Joseph Egening Nelos, says he has been
greatly benefited by the use of Microbe
Killer, and is still using it. For sale by
Shenandoah Milling Co., Charlestown, w.
Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Emperor William, of Germany, is the
guest Of his grandmother, Queen Victoria,
of England, at the latter's place, Osborne
House, on the Isle of Wight.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
Miss Julia p. Kennedy

will reopen her School for Young Ladies and
Children September 10th, 90. Usual English
Branches, Higher Mathematics, Languages,
Drawing, and Music,
August 6. 1880
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The Washington Sar says; Senator
Vance looks quite bellicose in the piratical
black belt he wears.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
The ChGriessOtcn Male lead
emu

RE-0PENs SEPTEMBER 18th, 1890.
Prepares for College or Business.
EDMUND r. TAYLOR,
July %, ls9O-2m.s Principal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The Nor;hera republicans, papers and
people who claim that all the negroes of the
South are republicans aud would vote, if
permitted to DO 50, for the republican can
didates, and favor a force bill to enable
them to do so, viii please read the following
paragraph which We clip from the Pionosr
Pres,-organ OF the oolored people
We differ, Mr. Plaindealer. The North
ern Nero is not slipping away from" the
republican party. he is boldly and clamOr-
ously leaving Il Is not only the Northern,
but the Southern, the Western and the
Eastern Negroes as well, who are leaving
the ranks of party that uses the Negro as
long as it can, and then sets in to abuse him,
when he says-No, sir, you can use me no
longer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
Notice of Dissolution.

THE -Parineship existing between the IN
Il designed has dissolved BY mutual consent
on Monday, August 4th. The business will
hereafter be conducted by Moore & Son.
VIM. II. MOORE.
p B. DORSEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
August 9th, 1880.

Choice meats in season will be supplied daily
by tie undersigned, and every effort will be
made to accommodate and please customers.
Aug. 9th, Is90.-3t. MOORE & son.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
School for Boys.

At the suggestion of the Principal Of the
Charlestown Academy, will open on
SEPTEMBER 10, 1890,
School for Boys, preparatory to the Academy.
For terms and particulars apply to
Miss FAIRLIE WASHINGTON.
At the residence Of her father, Mr.. b. c. Wash
ington.
July %, ls90-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

The fact that the Mckinley tariff deliber-
ately tramples upon the poor in the interests
of capitalists and manufacturers has been so
fully demonstrated that it would be no mis-
homer to call it q bill for the oppression of
the poor man for the benefit of the rich.
But attention has not been generally called
to tho farthor fact that 81 10 also oharacteriz-
ed by brutal want of consideration for the
old and the afflicted. One of the schedules,
however, increases the present duty on spec
tacles and eyeglasses, and when the Dem
ocrats yesterday moved to substitute lower
rate the Republican majority, with its GUS
tomary disregard for everything but the in
terests of manufacturers, promptly voted
down the amendment. We do not know
whether the duty is also increased on wood
en- and cork legs, but as under the present
tariff POLICY the chief burdens seem to be
placed upon the poor, the manned, the halt
and the blind, it is to be presumed that peo-
pie who have an impediment in their gait
will be made to pay roundly if they propose
to indulge in the luxury of walking, just as
those whose sight IS defective will have topay
higher taxes if they want to see as well as
their eighbOrs.-BGHimOre Sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Correspondingly low rates are made from
other stations on the line.
The tickets are good for Ten days from
day of sale, with the privilege of stop-off
at Washington, D. c., on the return jour-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
School for Children.

I WILL reopen my School for Girls and
L Boys September 10Th, on Main street. oppo-
site the residence of Mr. Geo. II. Flag. For
terms and particulars apply to
Miss BESSIE T. GREEN.
July 90 lsoO-7ts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

In New York, few days ago, an express
driver foind & saichel containing $4,000
in L He returned 1t to the owner,
Sen, 1nes of Nevada.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

We note this week Kentucky and Ala
bama score Democratic victories.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Speaker Reeds adoption of the tashiona-
bic sash puts silk to a big waist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
School for Small Children.

MISS MARY S. HAINES will reopen her
vi School for Small Children on Wednes-
day September 3rd, 1890 Rates moderate.
July %, 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
STEPHENSON FEMALE
SEMINARY.
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West virga

Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virga.
TH Iss Ninth Session will begin September ''h'
The following expressions of opinion will
show in what estimation the school is held by
its patrons and others who have had an oppor-
tunity of becoming acquainted with Its merits:
take pleasure in recommending TO general
patronage the Stephenson Female Seminary
i was myself pupil of its Principal, the Rev.
C. n. Campbell, some years ago at the Charles
town Academy, and know him TO be good
scholar, faithful and conscientious teacher.
The success of this Seminary has been marked
| from its establishment, and with its fine new
building and other equipments, IL should have
| vigorous and prosperous career believe 1t
merits the patronage of our own and other
| communities. w. l.. NlLcON.
Being patron of the Stephenson Female
Seminary bear testimony that il is in all re.
spects an excellent school for young ladies. Its
course is taught with thoroughness that conf
mands my admiration, and it sat the same
| time so Taught as TO become attractive 10 the
scholars. Its accomplished Principal and
| Teachers have solved the problem of making
| hard study pleasure to the student.
Its discipline is all that any Christian or pru-
| dent parent can desire. Exact and firm, il is
gentle, ~ gins
who board soon learn TO regard themselves as
members of the Christian family. No pains
are spared TO preserve health and to make the
young ladies con- Portable and happy. No
school can offer greater advantages for moral
and religious culture.
Rev. c. y. Campbell has abundantly shown
his peculiar adaptation to teaching and train
| ing young ladies, and he has shown this in en-
inent degree in his selection of teachers TO as
sist him. A. c. HOPKINS,
Pastor of Presbyterian Church.
| Ny daughter has been student Of the Ste
phenson Female Seminary, Charlestown, JEFF
ierson county, w. Va, and from the opportu-
nifty thus afforded / can form correct judg-
ment of the ability of the corps Of teachers Of
this Seminary. 1t gives me pleasure to testify
to the satisfactory manner in which the pupils
of the school are taught. Their education is,
| in my judgment, much more substantial and
thorough than that to be acquired az female
seminaries generally. The Seminary is loca'
! ted in a healthy country, inhabited by NOR
| al, educated and refined people.
THOMAS G. GREEN,
A Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals OF
West Virginia.
For Catalogue, containing Courses Of Study
| Terms, &c, apply to Principal.
| July is, 1890.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06
Doctors aud Churches.

The Doctors of New York City say Speer's
Port Grape Wine has proved to be pure,
unadulterated, of fine flavor, and tonic
properties, and is unsurpassed for its restor
alive powers, and they prescribe it as a supe-
rior wine. Churches use it for communion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

In view of the passage by the House of
the Mckinley Bill, France, by way of retail
iation, has Disseminated against the pro-
ducts of the United States, and taxes our
productions double the amount she taxes
those OF other countries. What this means
TO the farmers, they can understand when
they remember that We sent to that country
last year 100000 bushels of grain. That
bill is closing the markets the farmers now
have How long will the farmers support
party whose policy is such as to beggar
them to pay tribute to factory capitalists and
monopolis;s, that they may be able to have
some of the fat fried out of them" for Re-
publican campaign purposes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-08-06

Hon. Harry St. George Tucker was nom
mated on Saturday last for reelection to
Congress. 1t was a unanimous nomination
nobody else wanted or thought Of The
Iyuchburg IJrqiaiaa says; "The nomina-
zion of Mr. Tucker wa' lu response 10 The
almo,, universal wish and expectation Of
the people of the district. and any other re.
sui, would have caused great disappoint-
ment. This was the general opinion, but it
isn't the way it struck "Old Ran" his IA
ther Shortly after the convention ad-
journed he appeared il Harry'5 room at the
hotel aud remarked with an amused twinkle
in his eyes 1t was close shave for you,
my boy. It was as much as could do to
keep them from nominating me-"