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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
our Occasional Ne,c York. Letter.


New YORK, Sept. 4, 1890.
The Vermont election is q sockdologer for
Speaker Reed. The fools who talk as this
man did at Boston the other evening about
the fetch worship of Democrats in clinging
to old institutions will probably get an eye
opener III the fail elections. They coniound
institutions with liberty, which came in
with the English statutes a century and
more before the revolution, and being en-
| bedded in the hearts and bone and sinew
and genius of Americans is not going to be
uproOted by n tumid Republican in the
chair which Nathaniel Macon and Henry
Clay once made famous and which has now
afforded Mr.. Reed the opportunity by occu-
plying to immediate himself and his party.
Even his own Republican district is regard
ed doubtful or at least likely to give him q
reduced majority.
The campaign in this city is becoming
warm with the temperature rising rapidly
The New York Central Railroad strike has
hurt the Republicans, for a leading man
of that party is its president, but Chauncey
Depew hasn't the fibre to be more than an
accomplished phrase-builder. His rival,
Platt, is a more interesting specimen. He
takes chances, good many of them, so
New Workers think as they view the coming
Worlds Fair at Chicago and hang on car
straps signing for rapid transit denied to
them by Mr. Plat. 1t is thought Platt
Grace and few other anti Democratic lead
ers in this city are about to unite for the
sixth or seventh time to try and carry this
stronghold of Northern Democracy They
will not succeed. / have lived here for a
long time and the more | watch this annual
foray against Tammany Hall the more do |
see to persuade me that Tammany has more
sturdy defenders of the political legacies of
Mr.. Jefferson than any other single body of
men in this country. Richard Croker its
sick leader was no sooner in the hands of
his physician in Germany than he was
fercely assailed by the Patt- Grace.Iyins
combination and Tammany made target by
all their gunners. Croker got up from a
sick bed, despite the doctors, came back to
America and faced his calumniators. They
were answered and Croker was vindicated.
Watch the fight here this fall and you will
see that it viii be on q single line, with the
stale weapons of abuse and scurrility, the
only ones employed by the Republicans
OF this be sure: Croker is an incOrruptible
man. His only crime is his Democracy,
and that is one of which the vast majority
of Americans are going 10 confess them
selves equally guilty.
The courts are again at work and swarms
of litigants with their attorneys and wit
nesses crowd the temple Of justice. This is
a strong bar, though oratory such as pre-
vailed In the days of Emmett and Webster,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
Senatorial Contention.

The Convention was in Martnsburg on
Tuesday, and was called to order by DIR.
Jno. d. Starry, of Jefferson, Chairman OF
the Senatorial Democratic Executive Com
mittee. He voiced the Committee by sug-
costing lion. A. r. Unger of Morgan as
Temporary Chairman, and w. W, B. Gala
her of THE FREE Press and Mr.. Pendle-
ton of the Berkeley Springs Ne'cs, as lem
porary Secretaries. Committees, consisting
of three from each county were appointed
on Permanent o Organization, Credentials and
Basis of Representation, and the Convention
took q half hours recess. Upon reaSsem-
bling Mr.. Rober, Earle Of Jefferson was made
Permanent Chairman, and Mr.. Pendleton of
the Berkeley Springs Ne,es, Mr.. d. 5. Eichel-
berger of the Mqrtias5urg Salesman, and W.
w. B. Gallaher, of The Free Press, Perma-
nent Secretaries. The Convention, without
DELAY. proceeded to business, and upon the
County Of Jefferson being called, Mr.. Cleon
Moore, in q brief speech, concisely stating
the desirability of the nomination Of a man
thoroughly Democratic aud possessed OF es-
sential qualifications for the duties Of rep
resentative in the Senate, placed in nomina-
ton Mr.. Alexander Parks of Martinsburg.
It was handsomely seconded by Mr.. r. 5.
Eichelberger. Mr.. John POrterfeld nomi-
mated DR.. r. c. Burkhart and it was second
ed The roll was called, beginning with
Berkeley county and resulted as follows;
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Pinkney and Tazewell is unknown. lime
is wanting. Still the lawyers are happy,
and many look as though they could troll
the old roundelay:
Attorneys are We,
And we pocket our fee,
Singing so merrily trial Ia lar
With our merry ca. So,
And our jolly fl IA,
Singing so merrily trial IA iar
Here is what is called in the South the
Orphans or Probate Court, in New YORK
the Surrogate's Court. The man who can
handle this office successfully could manage
the Corliss engine perfectly. Surrogate
Ransom who has to look after the estates oil
dead people and see that widows and or
phans. kinsmen and legatees get their dues,
has reduced this vast and complicated court
to a system of marvellous simplicity. 1t is
a model piece of mechanism and works as
smoothly as the machinery of the Philadel-
phia mint. To evolve such q system re-
auired born leader of men. Surrogate
Ransom has succeeded. As all the property
in New York has 70 pass through this court
once every generation it is great thing to
make the people of means feel satisfied, a;
thew do with this Surrogate on the bench
that their substance will not be wasted when
they are dead and gone. OCCASIONAL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

1t was announced that a Harpers Ferry
delegate absent would have, if present,
voted for DR.. Burkhart. the vote was re-
corded by consent of the Convention.
On motion Committee Of one from each
county was appointed to notify Mr. Parks
of his nomination II. B. Davenport was
the nomination and pledged himself to effort
Chairman Of the said Committee. In a
few moments Mr. Parks appeared and in a
felicitous speech of ten minutes accepted
to make the election of the entire ticket
National, State and County-sure.
A Resolution was then adopted highly
aud deseryedly complimentary to the Hon.
J. Howard Gettiuger, the retiring Senator
whom Mr. Parks will succeed.
The Convention then adjourned. There
wasn't jar during the proceedings, much
to the discontinue Of many Republicans
who were present in anticipation Of dis
cord.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
Oh. Hhnt 1 Co,tnh.

VIII you heed the warning? The signal
perhaps of the sure approach of that more
terrible disease, Consumption. Ask your
selves if you can afford, for the sake of saw
ing so cents. to run the risk and do nothing
for it. We know from experience that Shi-
loh's Cure will Cure your Cough. 1t never
fails. This explains why more than Mil
lion Bottles were sold the past year. 1t re-
lieves Group and Whooping Cough at once.
Mothers, do not be without it. For Lame
Back, Side or Chest, use ShilOh's Porous
Plaster Sold by Geo. I. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Congressman Flower says the Republi'
can method of revising the tariff reminds
him of the manner in which the Dakota
farmers build stone walls as a protection
against cyclones. They build them four
feet high and six feet thick, so that in case
they are blown over they are higher than
they were before. When the Republican
party revise the tariff it is Away, higher
when they get through than it was before
they began.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

By the premature explosion of blast at
Spokane Falls, State of Washington, few
days ago, quite a number of persons we're
killed. Eighteen bodies were recovered
and twenty-seven others are missing. Two
hundred pounds of giant powder were in
the blast.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.

Is 1t not worth the small price of 70 cents
to free yourself Of every symptom of these
distressing complaints? if you think so call
at our store and get bottle of Shiloh's Vi
talizer. Every bottle has printed guaran-
tee on it, use accordingly, and if it does you
no good it will cost you nothing. Sold by
George T. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

It is thought a vote on the tariff bill will
not be reached before today. Senator
Plumb estimates that if the provisions OF
the tariff bill are carried out there will be a
deficit of 500, 100000
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Speaker Thomas B. Reed was reelected
TO Congress from the irst district Of Maine on
Monday BY an increased plurality. There
was large falling off in the vote of both
parties.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
School for Boys.

At the suggestion of the Principal of tho
Charlestown Academy will open on
SEPTEMBER TO- 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. G. Wash
ington.
July %, 1s90-2m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

The United States Senate Monday agreed
to the conference report on the river and har-
Dor appropriation bill, and it now goes to
the President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
To the Public.

HAVING severed my connection with Ste
IL phenson Seminary respectfully an
nonnce that | will teach VOCAL AND IN
MUSIC at my residence on
the corner of Mildred and Liberty streets. In
a community where am so well known as an
instructor l do not deem it necessary to cum
Der this announcement with testimonials.
MADAME BERTHA RUHL.
Inlr 20 800
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

It seems little queer that the liquor sell
lers Of Portland should be such powerful
factor in the politics Of Speaker Reeds dis
trict In prohibition Maine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Senator Kenna's speech in the Senate on
the 2nd instant on the tariff was able, bril-
liant and original magnificent effort,
equal 10 the best ever delivered by him, and
had q most attentive hearing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Maybe the tariff isn't tax, but for some
reason or other the Republican Senators
who represent the great agricultural inter
ests Of the West were very eager for the ro-
peal of the duty on binding Irvine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

We have a speedy and positive Cure for
Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker Mouth, and
Head-A Ache, in SHILOH'S CATARRH
REMEDY. A Nasal Injector free with
each bot e. Use it if YOU desire health
and s're breath. Price 90 cents. Sold
by q Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

c. B. Smith, who occupies the seat in
Congress to which Judge j. N. Jackson was
elected, has been renominated by the Fourth
district Republicans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

SO cars and the engine of a freight train
on the Richmond aud Danyile road went
through a bridge into the YadSin river near
Salisbury, y. c., Saturday. Nobody was
badly hurt, but the loss is not less than
$1,000 1t is said to be the biggest freight
wreck the road has ever had.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

The Fourth district Republican platform
says that the Democrats of that district do
not believe that Judge Jackson was elected
10 Congress in 1855 because they did not
endorse him by rendering him a re-nomi-
nation as the Democrats of the Third dis
trict did Anderson" But the Third district
Republicans did not endorse by are-nom-
nation McGinnis who is contesting Alder
sons seat and is declared entitled to it by
the House committee on elections as the
Republicans Of the Fourth did Smith.
What does this prove?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Being patron of the Stephenson Female
Seminary, bear testimony that 1t is IN all re-
spects an excellent school for young ladies. Its
course is taught with thoroughness that COM
mands nv admiration, and it is at the same
time so taught as to become attractive to 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, II is
gentle. affectionate and home-like, so that girls
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 comfortable 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
sst him. A. G. HOPKINS,
Pastor of Presbyterian Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

The queer thing about Labor Day re-
Gently celebrated was that everybody quit
work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
295 FRENCHlIEN STREET, SAN FRANCISCO
November 8. 1889.

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Gratefully yours,
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AGENT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Reciprocity is hobby mounted by Secre-
tary Blaine few weeks ago, and since
s,raddled or ridden sidewise by other Re
publicans of note; but it is reciprocity with
foreign peoples The other day Democrats
and a dozen Republicans put binder twine
on the free list for the benefit Of the farmers
of the great NORTHWEST, but when these
same Repubs we're asked to help put cotton
bagging on the free list for the benefit Of
Southern planters they didn't reciprocate
worth a cent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Nv daughter has been a student of the Ste
phenson Female Seminary, Charlestown, JEFF
ferson county, w. Va, and from the opportu-
nifty thus afforded / can form n 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 at female
seminaries generally. The Seminary is loca-
ted in a healthy country, inhabited byi NOR
al educated and refined people.
THOMAS c. GREEN,
A Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals OF
West Virginia.
For Catalogue, containing Courses Of Study,
Terms, &c, apply to Principal.
July 10 1890
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

It was the Ohio clergyman who told his
congregation recently, just after the regular
Sunday offerings had been taken | would
remind you, brethren, that the collection
plate is no. a nickle-in-theslot machine"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

As a part Of the Jefferson delegation to
the Senatorial Convention awaited train
at Harper's Ferry, they espied the Hon.
Roger @. Mills of Texas on the platform
and sought an introduction When he
learned they were constituents of Hon. VIM.
L. Wilson, he had pleasant words to say of
that gentleman, and when asked fhe could
not make speech or two in this District
remarked Surely there is no need of out
siders speaking in district represented by
such a man as Mr.. Wilson"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
Town Ordinance.

BE it ordained By the Common Council Of
the Town Of Charlestown, w. Va,
That If any person bet or play at any gam
bling table or faro bank, or play cards Tor
money or other property Of value, he shall be
fined not less than S. nor more than so for
each offence. GUSTAV BROWN Mayor.
W. j.. HEDGES, Recorder.
Aug. q, 1e90-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
STEPHENSON FEMALE
SEMINARY,
Charlestown, Jefferson County, West vir

Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Vlrga.
THE Ninth Session will begin September 9th,
i 1890. -
The following expressions Of cpirion 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. :.
/ was myself pupil of its Principal, the Rev
C. n. Campbell, some years ago at the Charles,
town Academy, and know him to be a good
scholar. faithful and conscientious teacher
The success of this Seminary has been marked
from its establishment, and with its line new
building and other equipments it should have
vigorous and prosperous career. l believe il
merits the patronage of our own and other
communities. w. l.. WILSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

The Republican Congressional convention
held at Piedmont last Tuesday nominated
the Hon. George Hartman, of Grant county,
for Congress. The nomination of Mr. Har-
man is somewhat of a surprise in this sec
ton where he is known as a pretty good
farmer, a shrewd dealer in cattle and toler-
able good man for commissioner of the coun-
ty court-though he was defeated for a re-
nomination for that position last Saturday
by Alex. Weton. But Mr. Hartman to fill
VIM. L. Wilson's place in Congress l..
Shades of Moses Who ever dreamed of
such a thing Why it would be like drop
ping a pebble into the middle of the sea.
Mr. Hartman is a good citizen, sharp
business man, and 4 very clever gentleman
but good gracious he was never cut out
for a Congressman -Ib0reied Eramac-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10
17G Acres.
The Improvements consist ola
Large Stone Dwelling,

new barn, corn house and barracks The land
is of the best quality and has on it valuable
timber.
Sale to take place at II o'clock a. m
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne-third Cash resi-
due in equal payments at one and two years
with interest on same from day Of sale. One
third of the purchase money to be left as lien
on the land, the interest of which is to be paid
to Mrs. Sarah A. Moore, widow of James II.
Moore, during her life. Landlords share of
the corn crop reserved.
G. y. MOORE
CLE0N MOORE,
Special Commissioners
hereby certify that the above-named Spe-
cial Commissioners have given bond before me
as required by the decreein above-Damed cause
with security sufficient and conditioned ac-
cording to law.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Au-
gust 1880. T. w. LATIMER, Clerk
Circuit Court Jefferson Co., w. Va.
Aug. 20, ls90-it Free Press fee 1921.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

The Charlestown FREE Press says COT
course Judge Lucas would just As lief de-
feat Mr.. Reynolds as anybody else. Just
so. There are a great many people this
year who don't believe he can DO it. Are
you right sure he can, Bro. FREE PRESS -
Keyser Echo.
Unbelief is a predominant, sin.
Yes: even in the face Of the probability
Of repetition Of election frauds in Mercer
and Mcdowell we feel comfortable - to
the fate Of Judge Lucas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

The Republican majority in Vermont Of
1900 was cut down last week TO about 49,
600 And yet there are Republican news
papers, disregarding the approaching tidal
wave, that are claiming West Virginia. In
Vermont the other day the Democrats gain
ed forty-twO members of the Legislature
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Farmers are able to get along without old
political parties, but political parties are
not able to succeed in their schemes of rob
berry without the vote and support Of farm
ers.-Fmmers' Adr0c0'e.
There may DO truth in the last clause Of
the foregoing paragraph, but il is little
hard on the farmers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

For Judge of the Supreme Court Of Appeals
JUpoE DANIEL B. LUCAS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Senator Faulkner's tariff speech which We
published last week has been stereOtyped
and will be issued az the National Democrat
campaign supplement No. g. 1t capital
speech for popular reading and will have a
very wide circulation.-Nat Democrat
We take pleasure i'm presenting it to our
readers in supplement- form this week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

On Wednesday of last week, Republican
congressman desisted from smuggling each
other aud wen, To punching ;he Senatorial
head Kennedy, Of Ohio, denounced the
Senate for killing the Force BILL and brand
ed Matt Quay as a second edition of Judas
Iscariot. He also said that Quays silence
under the charges brought against him was
virtual confession of guilt and that, for the
life Of the party. he ought TO be depOsed
from its leadership
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Senator Vauce, whose wit has been so eff
fective in exposing the iniquities Of the tariff
bill while it was under consideration in the
Senate. was unusually funny on Thursday.
He advocated the motion to put binding
Irvine on the free list as a move in the right
direction. L, would do something for the
agricultural community, and he hoped that
the Senator from Minnesota would cooper
ate with him in putting cotton bagging,
when it was reached, on the free list, and
then they could all sing together "Blest BE
the Tie That Binds
Later, Mr.. Mcpherson moved to re-
duce the duty on envelopes and said
that at the rate proposed by the bill
the poor man who bought envelopes
costing s. thousand would have to pay
twice as much duty As the rich man who
bought envelopes costing SO a thousand.
'Theu. said Mr. Vance, "let the poor man
buy envelopes at $40 a thousand and he will
be on an equality with the rich man.
Paragraph 426, relating to curled hair,
having been read Mr. Vance said that if he
could only get the people toread the bill their
hair would curl without any encouragement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

Senator Davis rep, of Minnesota, dur
ing the consideration of the Tariff bill on
Thursday moved an amendment to strike
out binding Irvine in order to have it placed
on the free list The Republicans broke
ranks and eleven Of them voted for Mr.. Day-
ISIS amendment which was agreed to by a
vote Of 3Ito2 i. The Baltimore SIN cor
respondent says
Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia, has
been actively employed in working up SEN
timent on this question, and he declares that
next 90 reciprocity the binding Irvine item
is of the greatest interest to the farmers
throughout the country. The defeat of the
| finance committee in this Instance is very
gratifying 20 the Democrats, and they are in
a measure repaid for their efforts 10 expose
enormities of the pending bill. Senator
Faulkner not only made an able speech dur
ing the general debate ON the bill, but he
has been very effective in puncturing some
of the Republican bubbles during the five
minute debate, which went into operation
to-day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

During the Republican shindig in the
House Of Representatives, the other day,
Congressman Perkins. Of Kansas, was in the
barber shop getting shaved. Hearing the
cry Of Eight fight" he ran into the House
and jumped on a sofa TO see the fray He
was lathcred from chin 70 eyes, and his form
was completely enveloped in long white
towel Some one in the gallery exclaimed:
Great Scott Look at the ghost of the Re-
publican party
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-09-10

state Democratic Ticket,