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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-06-29

Joseph Z. Mcdonald writes q very nice hand and
It IS a curious thing that her first name is the
feminine of her husbands He is Joseph and
she is Josephine. and she signs herself Josephine
+. Mcdonald. She is a beautiful woman and is
fond of Washington society. Another Indiana
women of prominence here is Mrs. w. D. Bxz
mum, and third Indianapolis lady is Mrs So
ator Turpie, who writes a plain, round haEH
and whose signature is Mary E. Turpie
One OF the best autograph collections Of ash
sold for song after his death. He hadsabout
20. ono signatures OF prominent men in th$ conn
try ana Europe, and he had the handwriting of
the most noted ladies of the past centas$. f,he
most indefatigabe collector among thsl<enators
was Tabor of Colorado, who had bookss&s big as
q family Bible. and who went sroundf duriu0
senate sessions with this big book in o&e hand
and plotting pad in the other, askfGg ms
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-06-29
FOURTH OF JULY 5 TORY.
Ho" Jack Belden Saw the Fireworks.
BY CHARLOTTE N. VALE.
Copyrighted 1890 by the Author

ACk BELDES was nothing IL
not patriotic. He had risen
with the first streak of light
on that memorable Fourth of
July, and the small cannon
IN which he was a large
stockholder had walked the
echoes before any of the
Rrander pieces in the town
had spoken.
He had sent off torpedoes
and trecrackers in uncornt-
ed numbers. and he had
headed the noisiest process
sion which had marched
that day through any OF the
city streets. Doubtless
there were many quiet folks
IN the neighborhood of his
house who were
glad to see the sun go down
that night, and who thanked
Heaven, mentally, if not
audibiy, that another of the
dear, dreadful anniversaries
was dTaWfnnr % an 49,.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-06-29

brother sen ators to sign for him. His beautiful
wife sat and looked on from the gallery and
Tabor would point her out to the senators as he
went around Some of the senators do not like
noted ladies will not give their sutographs.a,
When Cleveland first came 10 the White 56ssssss
the demand for autographs was so gre1tAfhat It
was suggested that Cleveland let onsf of the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-06-29

lot of Characters which he called Chifsse char
acters which he called Chinese poetry The rirl
VINO got the picture went to Chino<e scholar
ana got him to translate this. The ChIAese GER
tleman had written the following: 1n{ustl1s.
teiestlal empire, where people called p7e.sns
Toll, 1t Is not considered becoming in a Young
maiden to ask for the picture of e young man.
and snch as would do SO would DE punished for
immodesty: but IN this land. where civilizatior<
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

The southern-bound freight train from
Hagerstown to Winchester on the Cumber
land Valley and Martinsburg Railroad was
ditched one and quarter miles sonth OF
Martinsburg on Wednesday. The regular
freight engine laid up at Hagerstown for re-
pairs, and the train was taken out by the
yard-switching engine. The engine and
several cars left the track. The engineer,
fireman and conductor were injured, the
former two seriously. Prompt assistance
was rendered by J. 7. Martin, agent of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. The
engineer has since died.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
sHEPHERDsTOWN SUMMART.

From the Register:
Negotiations are pending with Baltimore
capitalists for the sale or lease of the Shep-
herdstown Manufacturing Shops. Mr.. f.
|. Lee was in Baltimore this week looking
after the matter.
Wednesday evening of this week a cry
of fire was raised. A shed just opposite the
toll-gate, was owned and used by Mr.. John
Snyder as a store house for farming imple-
ments, etc. wasi full blaze. Itsoon burned
down, a ton ofhay which it contained making
the aotest kind of fire. Besides the hay,
there was burned about 1000 shingles, a
wheat drill, a mower, couple of harrOws,
etc. No insurance.
The Maryland Legislature passed the
bill last week to forfeit the charter of the
Maryland and Virginia Bridge Company
unless the bridge at Shepherdstown was re-
paired within q reasonable time. We I'M
derstand that the company will at once take
steps looking to the erection of new bridge,
and the stockholders have been in consul
tation with representatives of builders the
past week. 1t is generally believed that
the wooden structure that was carried away
by the food of last June will be replaced by
an iron bridge, which will be placed higher
than the old one above the water.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
T9r VIRGINIA FREE pRrSS--rHE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.
Last Ercurston to washington.

The last of the series of monthly excur-
sions via the Baltimore & Ohio r. r. to the
National Capitol is announced for Thurs
day, April 18th, and those who have not
done so should take advantage of the low
rates offered, to visit Washington during the
present session of Congress.
The rates are extremely low and the time
limit long enough to allow excursionists the
opportunity of visiting the various places OF
interest within easy reach of the Capitol
Baltimore, Annapolis, Richmond, Old Point
and Mt. Vernon. We give below list of sta
tons showing rates of fare and time of trains.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
Press Opinions.

Mr.. Lodge and Mr.. Blair should go off
into some boundless contiguity Of shade and
read their bills to each other.-COVrier
Journal
Abraham Lincoln's famous definition
has been amended to read; \ government
of the people, by Speaker Reed, for the Re-
publican party.--BostOR Pilot
Chicago has already a design for the
Worlds Fair Building The biggest design
Chicago has for the Worlds Fair, however,
is a design on the United States Treasury
N0rristo,rR Herald
Perhaps the most absurd addition to the
free list in the Mckinley bill is human hair.
We are all producers Of that, except Bill
Nye and his cohorts, and we don't care to be
brought into competition with the pauper
hair producers of Europe. However, Nc
Kinley probably knows that there will be
enough Republican scalps taken in the next
campaign to supply the home demand at free
trade prices Wheeling Register.
The New York Press complains editorially
that "a Young woman walked up Broadway
asleep i'm her night clothes early Yesterday
morning for a mile, without single police
man seeing her" We think the single
policeman acted very properly, under the
circumstances. Exchange.
The duty demanded by the United States
Custom House officers on Millet's Angelus
Is thirtv-fye thousand dollars This is
enough to keep the infant painters Of Amer
lea in "a state of high color for many months
to come But they will get none of it. The
protection that keeps out the Angelus is ex-
pected to make room for the painting of a
domestic picture or pictures of the value Of
the Augclus. VIII it do it? Hardly =
Richmond state.
General Malone says that he recently re
fused a consulate. Some foreign town has
had luck-N,c York World
MA AfNAAlNNAtttAN iiAsttANANt wv IA C''
looks handsome on the map We had no
idea that the general appearance of that late
Republican State could be so much inn
proyed.-ParkersbUg Sentinel
Hinton Helper, who has contributed so
much i'm attracting attention to the South
as a field for development, writes to the
Roanoke Herald that what the South wants
now is more manufactures and less land
speculation. No truer warning could be
given. For unless the land and stock sales
now going ON be accompanied and rein
forced by mining or manufacturing enter
priscs i'm actual operation, they Will prove
a counterpart of the Gloom" of 1887, and
end i'm disaster whose far reaching miseries
cannot be oyer-estimated Booming must
not end in mere bloating; it must bring the
sound. firm flesh of manufacturing enter
prise OF it will bring disaster.-.S0pnton YIN
.ys..f.-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

Miss Nellie Bowers, the eldest daughter
of John S. Bowers, who has been in i'll
health for the past year or more, and who
had been in Mt. Hope Hospital for the In
sane for some time until last week, when
she was thought to have sufficiently recov-
cred to return to her home, killed herself
by cutting her throat with a razor yesterday
morning. The occurrence is a sad one, and
the result of her demented condition, caus-
ed by her severe bodily ailments Martins
burg Statesmen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
Commissioners Notice.

IN the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West
i Virginia:
COOK CARRIAGE COMPANY and others,
Plaintiffs.
vs..
AUGUST SCHULTZ and Annie Z. Schultz. ;.
W. Washington, Trustee of Building Asso-
citation No. s, George Baylor, Trustee, Ed
ward Tearney, F. T. Clymer Co., Spiral Spring
Co, The Anderson and Harris Carriage Co.,
Valentine & Co., R. w. Norris and Sons,
Ware Varnish Co., Carpenter Bros, Roberts
& Phillips and Hiram Davis & Co., Defts.
Extract from decree of February 9th, 1890:
1T is adjudged ordered and decreed that this
cause be referred to Cleon Moore. Commits
sioner of this Court, with instructions to as
certain the Real Estate of which the defendant,
August Schultz. is seized, its value and annual
rental value-to convene the lien creditors
and ascertain the liens thereon, their amounts
and priorities, and TO inquire into any other
matters deemed pertinent by himself or re-
quired by any of the parties"
A Copy-Teste:
T. w. LATIMER, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

Hon. W. L. Wilson has been offered the
Presidency of the Missouri University.
Should he retire from the House and poll
tics his loss will be great to West Virginia,
as he Is one Of our best and brainiest men
and has won distinction in the House
Jackson Buqle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
NOTICE TO LIEN.HOLDERs

To all persons holding liens by judgment or
otherewis on the real estate, or any part there
70, of Joseph Starry:
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
OF Jefferson County made in a cause therein
pending, to subject the real estate of the said
Joseph Starry 70 the satisfaction Of the liens
thereon, you are hereby required to present all
claims held by you and each of you against the
said Joseph Starry, which are liens on his real
estate or any part of it. for adjudication to me,
at my office in the town of Charlestown, on or
before the 2nd day of May. 1890
FORREST W. BROWN. Comr.
April :, l590-it. Free Press fee, s12.f0.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
An eminent Docto,,s PRESCRIPTION.

DR.. c F. Henry, Chicago, ILL.,, who has
practiced medicine many years says; Last
Spring he used and prescribed Clarke's Ex-
tract Of Flax lPapilIoul Skin Cure in 10 or
30 cases, and never knew a case where it
failed to cure Il know of no remedy |
can reiy on so implicitly" Positive cure
for all diseases Of the skin. Applied ex-
ternally.
Clarkes Flax Soap in best for Babies
Skin Cure Sl0O. Soap % cents at c..
Frank Jones drug store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
N CHANCERY
Extract from decree /:

EAtldcl lIOll ueCIcef
This cause is referred to Commissioner For
rest W. Brown, who is instructed TO ascertain
the liens against the real estate of the defend
ant, Joseph Starry, their amounts and priori-
ties and the real estate of which the said Jo-
seph Starry IS seized it. value and annual
rental value, and MAKE report of his proceed
ings to the next term of this Court Before
executing this decree said Commissioner shall
give notice by publication in the VrRGINIA
FREE Press, once a week for four successive
weeks and said Commissioner shall give the
lien holders notice required by Statute.
4 Copy-Teste:
T. ". LATIMER, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

We would have thought that If there was
any policy which the Republican party
might be depended upon to stick to, it was
the uniform disregard OF the rights Of the
States. And yet, Senator Hawley, in dis
eussing the Blair bin, and Senator Edmunds,
while speaking upon Sherman's anti trust
bill came out squarely in defence of the con
stitutional right Of local self government;
Senator Edmunds asserting that the safety
Of the nation depends upon the preserva-
ton Of the rights of the States. With New
England Republicans demanding free raw
material for the factories, Cannon in the
House opposing reckless expenditures of
public money, Chauucy Depew declaring
that there is no difference between the peo-
pie Of the North and South in the elements
constituting good citizenship, Frye warning
the Senate against extraSagant appropria-
tions for pensions, and Hawley and Ed
munds preaching States rights ON the floor
Of the Senate-it looks as if the grand old
party is about to be recognized on Demo
cratic principles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

Jorge Isaacs, the author of the South
American romance entitled Maria, transla-
ton of which has just been published by
MessrS. Harper & Brothers, lives at BOgota.
He was born at Cali, in the beautiful Col
ombian vale of Cauca, where he has laid
the scene of his story.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

Among the strangers in the city to-day is
Col. Larry Boyce, of Clarke county, Va. 1t
is understood that the Colonel has negoti-
ated the sale Of a million and half con
tiguous acres of land in southwest Virginia,
West Virginia and Kentucky, to ex-senator
Sabin and a syndicate. Most of the land is
mountainous. Its ownership is claimed by
the heirs Of Col. Wolcott, whose brother
was member of General Washington's
cabinet. The settlers on the land, of whom
there are quite a number, are to be given
good titles for their holdings, and only the
unsettled portions of the tract are to be
taken possession of by the purchasers. In
one direction the tract is sixty-three miles
long and it is said to contain more coal
than has vet been discovered in all the rest
of the world Washington Correspondent Of
Alexandria Gazette.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

Senator Faulkner last week introduced a
bill 20 pay trustees of Trinity Episcopal
church of Martinsburg 81, $50 for the use
and occupancy ofthe church property during
the war as a hospital He also reported
favorably from the Claims Committee the
bill to pay William T. Wilson, of Berkeley
county, 81 go for the use of warehouse
near Harper's Ferry by the United States
during the war.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

Il is said there are one hundred and
eighty-three cemeteries within the city
limits Of Philadelphia Maybe this Is the
result Of the people Of Philadelphia drink
ING Schuvlkill water.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

\ new Juvenile story of our Indian from
tier-"The Red Mustang" by w. o. Stod-
dard, is nearly ready for publication by
Messrs i.arper & Brothers 1t is illustrated
by ] Fanny.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

The farmers of the country will be duly
grateful to Mr. Mckinley for increasing the
duty on agricultural products which are not
imported except when the supply fails.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

We have no objection to urge at present
20 Mr.. Blaine's scheme of reciprocity OF
trade between the American republics, but
we don't exactly see the advantage Of en-
cOuragiug commerce with the Spanish
Americans Of the Southern continent and
prohibitingit with our blood relations across
the Atlantic the British, Dutch and Ger
mans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
NOTICE TO LIEN.HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens by judgment or
otherwise on the real estate, or any part
thereof, of August Schultz;
In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County, made in cause therein
pending to subject the real estate of the said
August Schultz to the satisfaction of the liens
thereon, you are hereby required to present
all claims held by you and each of you against
the said August Schultz, which are liens on his
real estate, or any part of it, for adjudication
TO me at my Office, in Charlestown, w. Va, on
or before the 9th day of May, 1890.
Given under my hand this eth day of April,
1890. CLEON MOORE, Com'r.
April Q, 1S90-4t. Free Press fee, Sl2l2.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Tn the Circuit Court of Jefferson County. West
L Virginia In Term, Thursday, February
18th, 1880.
JOHN L. CRAIGHILL, Plaintiff
against
JOSEPH STARRY, The Aultman & Taylo
Co., John Myers, J. Moore, J. A. r. Mathena
Admir- of Thomas w. Robey, Geo. Hoffmas-
ter, A. F. Davis, Com. Admr. Of Andrew
Hunter deceased, Andrew Z. Kennedy
Trustee, Cleon Moore, Trustee, and Andrew
Anderson, Defendants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
FAIRPROFITALLROUND.
The State of West Virginia,
Jefferson County, t0-wit:

Jefferson County, to-wit
tTRULES held in the Clerks Office Of the
n Circuit Court of Jefferson County, April,
1890
ELIZABETH SLAGLE and David Slagle, her
husband, plaintiffs.
VS..
JACOB A. HARLEY, Geo. w. Welsh, Joseph
B. Welsh, Ella NJ Welsh, Grace Harley,
Buell. Harley, Mary +. Harley, Dudley Har-
ley, Mary L. Harley. Abby Dora Harley,
Louise NJ. Harley and the unknown widow
of Joseph Francis Harley, deceased, defts.
IN CHANCERY.
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit is to have divided
among the yiying heirs of Joseph f. Har-
ley. deceased, that portion of the funds re-
manning in the hands of the Special Commits
soner in this cause and fund in the hands
of the General Receiver of this Court, set apart
for the widow of Joseph Francis Harley, de-
ceased it being claimed that said widow is
dead.
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendants, Jacob A. Harley, Joseph
b. Welsh, Grace Harley, Buell. Harley, Mary
f. Harley, Abby Dora Harley. and Louise NJ
Harley are non-residents Of the State of West
Virginia, they are hereby required to appear
within One Month after the date OF the first
publication of this order. and do what is
necessary TO protect their interests in this mat
ter.
T. W. LATIMER,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
FLICK & WEsTESHAvER, P. Q.
April 9. 1sa0-fw Free Press fee $40
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
Easter Card.

IN extending to the people of Jefferson and
i Clarke the compliments of the season, J
wish also to announce that / have purchased
one-half interest in the three stores of Mr.. w.
H. Cameron Recalling with pleasure the lib
eral patronage of my old friends at Summit
Point and the grange store invite them--and
all Others who wish to place their cash where
it will do them the most good-to give us call.
April 8, 1S90-3t. J. AID. CHEW.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

Tickets are good 10 days and will be sold
at correspondingly low rates from other
stations.
For tickets and other information call
upon or address Agents B. & o. R. R.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

Did you read what the Prominent Physi-
clans have to say about the Braddock Pure
Rye If not do so at once. and ask your deal
CT for it. 1t is the best.
JAMES CLARKE & Co., Dlstillers.
Cumberland, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

The Mckinley bill reduces the duty on
steel rails nom Sl7 to Sl3 ton. This ap-
pears to be "a step in the direction Of free
trade"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

In these days when values are estimated
BY the "front foot" it behOOyes every young
man to put his best foot foremost.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

The editor of the Harper'' Ferry Sentinel
in the issue of that paper Of las, week, ex-
pressed regret that the editor Of The FREE
Press had not been killed by John Brown
An editor whose heart and mind are instinct
with such murderous sentiment had better
be advocating an improvement of the river
Styx, and let the Shenandoah flow peace
fully on.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

The Parkersburg Journal says that Con-
gresham Smith was "on a constant mental
and physical strain on account Of his con-
test" Congress seems to have been on
moral strain on the same account.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

several more Democratic scalps will soon
adorn Speaker Reeds bel, among the prob
able victims being Hons Geo. ID Wise. of
Richmond, and j. d. Anderson, of the third
West Virginia district.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

Democratic victories were scored Monday
in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland aud In
dianapolis
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

The contest case of McGinnis vs. Alder
son was argued before the House Elections
committee on Friday Gen. Cot, counsel
for McGinnis, and Gen. st. Clair, counsel
for Anderson, nearly came to blows. 1t is
believed that McGinnis will be seated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

The first issue of the Daily Noapariei, Of
Charleston, J. Y. Henderson, editor and
proprietor, appeared on Monday. 1t will
be neutral in politics, but proposes to take
part in the discussion of political matters
when it sees proper, "only in way which
will De calculated to benefit and do the most
good for the whole people,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
.NesC advertisements.
Directors .Neefing.

THERE is to be a Quarterly Meeting of the
Il Board of Directors of the Jefferson County
Fire Insurance Co TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH, 1890
at IL o'clock. at the Company's office.
April 0, 1880 Il. \. ALEXANDER, Sec'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that will execute the
above decree at my office in Charlestown, JEFF.
Co., w. Va, on Friday. May End, 1880.
FORREST w. BROWN, Com'r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

The election in Rhode Island, as usual,
didn't elect, the Democratic candidates %
receiving a plurality but not a majority OF
the votes cast. The choice Of governor and
other State officers will be made by the Gen
eral Assembly, of which several mem
bers are yet to be elected. Of these, the
Democrats may elect enough to secure
control Of The Assembly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that 7 will execute
the above decree at my Office in Charlestown. w.
Va. on the 9th day of May. 1890
Given under my hand this 9TH day Of April,
1890. CLEON MOORE, Com'r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

The House War Claims Committee has re-
ported iayorably Senator Faulkner's bill to
pay the trustees Of the German Evangelical
Church, of Nartinsburg, - 800, for Occupa-
ton and destruction Of property during the
war With the favorable report it is prob
able that the bin will pass this session.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

It is reported that Senator Beck will re-
tire, on account of ill-health, and that ex-
Speaker Carlisle will succeed him in the
Senate. It is to be hoped that this will not
be necessary, as Mr.. Carlisle could not well
be spared from the House, and the retire
ment Of Senator Beck from public life
would deprive the country Of one of its
ablest and most patriotic legislators.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-04-09

To-day is the twenty-ffth anniversary of
Gen. Lees surrender.