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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

In Washington City, few days ago, we
visited the Real Estate, Land and Insurance
Bureau of yesterday & Haldeman, COS f
St, ~ W. In Mr.. yesterday, Sr, we rec
ognized a native of our town and a school
mate of many years ago Also, of the firm,
we saw Mr. w. A. yesterday, his son-who,
few years ago, was in the mercantile bnsi-
ness here, and since married Miss Wilen, of
Martinsburg, the daughter of an old friend
of The FREE PRESS. They are associated
with Mr.. Haldeman,-we presume son
of the late Mr.. Haldeman, who was prom
inent member of the Martinsburg bar. If
appearances are worth anything these gen.
tlemen are doing a driving business. In
one sense they have been doing So for the
senior yesterday is just recovering from
driving accident-having had a collision
with team on one of the city thoroughfares
The Bureau was filled with clerks, typewrit-
ers and inquirers after lots and insurance,
but the senior took time, as did the junior,
to exchange a word or two with us.
They have in charge a Sub-Division-a
suburban annex to Washington, called
"Wilen Height" miles from the city
on the B. & O. at Highland Station-high
and rolling, delightful for homes, pure air,
healthy, good water, beautiful for situation,
accessible by rail and good roads, and named
in honor of the maiden name of the wife of
the junior yesterday. The lots are sold on
monthly payments, and are going like hot
cakes. A map shown US noted the sale of
a third or one half
We are glad to see the companion of our
youth prospecting in business and surround
ed by children in whom he may well take
pride-all energetic, worthy business men
and entered upon a prosperous and useful
career Mr. yesterday was a member of
Corse's Brigade-and that's enough to give
him reputation as a soldier in the days that
tried mems souls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
ye,rsy Notes.

Earthquake shocks in the State of New
York on Sunday.
Friday is the National Decoration, when
the graves of Union soldiers will receive
floral tributes.
The statue of the late Vice-President
Hendricks is to be unveiled at indianapolis
July LIST. U. S. Senator Turpie will make
the address.
Four young whales, each about seven feet
long, appeared in the Thames, Eng, recent
ly. They gambolled about in the river,
while great crowds looked on.
The wheat prospect in the Valley of Vir-
ginia from Winchester to Staunton is re-
ported unpromising especially in cases
where the seed was sown early.
Henry S. Walker and VIM. A. McCorkle,
of Charleston, W. Va, have sold for the
sum of 1895, 900 their valuable estate on the
south side of the Kanawha river.
George Francis Train reached Tacoma,
Washington, at o'clock Saturday evening,
completing his trip around the world in 81
DAYS. l3 hours. g minutes and 8 seconds.
An electric storm, accompanied by hail,
struck Harrisonburg, Virginia, on Sunday,
and demolished the cupola of the Baptist
Church and also struck the Episcopal
Church.
Hon. Basil B. Gordon has resigned, on
account of i'll health, the Craftsmanship OF
the Virginia State Democratic Committee.
He will, it is, thought, be succeeded by
Mayor Ellyson, of Richmond.
Speaker Reeds mother died Saturday
morning at Portland, Maine The Speaker
left the House Saturday at the conclusion
of the prayer, designating Mr.. Perkins, OF
Kansas, to preside in his stead.
The President has directed that the
United States flag shall hereafter fly daily
over the Executive Mansion from sunrise
to sunset, instead of, as heretofore, being
hoisted only on special occasions.
1t is conceded, we understand, that the
railroad shops are to be removed from Mar
tinsburg, but that something will be substi-
tuted that will be an equivalent, so far as
the monthly payments are concerned.
A company of New York and Chicago
capitalists propose to erect in the latter city
steel tower, 1,5OO feet high, at a cost Of
81, 900. The intention is to inaugurate
it in connection with the worlds fair and
to maintain it thereafter as a permanent
show
Mrs Emily A. McLaws, wife of Gen.
Lafayette McLaws, of Savannah, Ga, died
of typhoid-malarial fever in that city Fri
day last. Her maiden name was Emily
Allison Taylor. She was born in Jefferson
county, KY, and was a niece of Gen. Zach
airy Taylor and cousin of the first wife of
the late Jefferson Davis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

In the closing hours of the tariff discus
sion Mr.. Caruth, of Kentucky, criticised the
bill, and referred to the "Rising Son" of
Massachusetts appearing before the Ways
and Means Committee advocating an in
crease of duty on granite. Notwithstand
ing the Republicans taxed the shroud, not
withstanding they taxed the coffin, they
propose to tax the grayestone. Where was
this to stop? He trusted that when men
stood before the judgment seat of God they
would find, at least, salvation free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
Mdrfinsburg Matters.

From the Statesman.
A panther, said TO Eave escaped from a
show two years ago in Shepherdstown, is
now frolicking about the suburbs of the city.
The animal, we learn, from reliable source,
has been seen several times and its cries
make the night hideous.
The burglars now confined in Jail here,
who escaped and were recaptured, attempt
ed, and nearly succeeded in making their
escape on Monday night last They were
detected by Jailer Freeze while they were
filing the rivet heads of the bars which fas-
ten the cell door, They had succeeded in
filing off all but two rivets and had they not
been detected would soon have made good
ther escape.
The prisoners who escaped from the Jail
last Sunday morning a week an account of
which was in last weeks Statesman, were
captured the latter part of the week at Bed
ford, G. H., Pa.
Mr.. Jacob Wisner, father of Messrs. J. n.
and c. w. Wisner, of this city, died at his
home at Towson, Nd, on Wednesday of
last week, in his 74th year.
Mr.. Wisner was a most remarkable man
having started in life with little or no
means, and at the time of his death was one
of the largest property holders in Baltimore
CO. His wife who was Miss Bowen, sur
wives him and of their fifteen children but
three are now living. He was a member OF
the Methodist Protestant Church and of the
|. o. 0. F. Funeral took place on Friday,
interment in Govansto gn Presbyterian Gem
etery.
On last Saturday morning Mr.. David
Fitz was found dead in his bed. Mr.. Fitz
complained on Friday evening of feeling
unwell, took some medicine and went to his
room. Later his mother went to his room
and found him lying quietly in the bed and
apparently asleep; next morning she again
went to the room and found him in precise
" the same position as he was in the even
ing before. She went to arouse him and to
her establishment found that life had depart
ed. Mr. Fitz was 80 years of age, son Of
the late Samuel FItz, brother of John
Fitz of this city, and a member of the mill,
ing firm of Fitz Bros, proprietors of the
large Equality mills" formerly operated
by their father.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
rHr VIRGINIA FREE pREss--rHE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.

The fact remains that Mr. james Camp
bell has made affidavit to the statement ne
made regarding the interview with Mr. VII
son, and until that gentleman presents some
thing further than mere denial, the pup
lie will continue to believe that he Is
troubled with deficient memory. Mr.;
Campbell is not the sort of man who VIII
deliberately make oath to a falsehood. de
stands as we'll in the esteem and confidence
of those who know him as does Mr.. Wilson,
and is quite as worthy of Belief When Mr..
Wilson places himself on an equal footing
with Mr. Campbell, it will be question as
to whether or not there has been mlsun-
Outstanding between two gentleman OF high
repute rather than question Of yeraclty.-
Wheeling LnteliigeRcer.
We think we may safely say that large
part of the public, irrespective of politics,
thinks that Mr.. Wilson's word is as good as
his oath if not good deal better than Mr..
Campbell's. Mr.. Bayne, who took Camp
BELLS part in the discussion on the the floor
of the House, said, after Mr. Wilson's state
ment that he believed that the action of Mr..
Campbell in misquOting Mr.. Bynum and
Mr.. Wilson was due to a misunderstanding.
He had the highest respect for the gentle
man from West Virginia, and he believed
him incapable of making false statement.
When the LatelLgmcer's cowardly insinua-
tons, deliberately penned amid the calm
surroundings of the editorial room, is COM
pared with Mr.. Bynum's fiery resentment
in the heat of debate of reiterated insults, it
doesn't seem to have any room to charge
him with the want of "a proper sense OF
decency."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

NEW Potomac Herring in barrels, halves
~ and dozen. Shad and herring roe.
c. D. EBY.
II ABBITT'S, Star, Quaker City and the cele-
- brated Famous Soap-last named cakes
Tor DC. For sale by G. ID. EBY.
} 4 HOUR Nickle Clock given away with
II Soap Powder at c. D. EBY'S.
E'ULL line Of Chewing and Smoking Tobac-
Il CO. Ask 10 see Banana Twist Only 35c.
pound at G. ID. EBY'S.
lALIFORNIA, Silver, French and Turkish
~ Prunes, Evaporated Peaches, Apricots and
full line of Canned Goods at c. d. EBY's.
- UGAR-COATED Yeast Cakes. Patapsco and
~ Royal Baking Powder at c. d. EBY'S.
"HITEWASH Brushes, Tubs. Buckets
w and Churns, full stock at c. d. EBY's.
M DEDICATED Meat Sacks. Rabbits and
vi Banner Lye, for sale by CD. EBY.
ERUIT Puddine, Corn Starch and Shred Co.
IL coanut, Gelatine, Tapioca, &C., for sale by
May % 1917. c. ID. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
4 Distressing Case and Happy Cure

Il Distressing Case and Happy Cure.
"For over year l have had breaking
out on my leg, which troubled me so bad |
could not not walk, leg badly swelled, of a
purple color, with eruption so bad that
Blood would ooze out if bore my weight
on it. was recommended to try Clarke's
Extract of Flax (Papillon) Skin cure, which
| have done. My leg is now well and can
walk two miles on it without any trouble"
Signed, "a. d. Hayward"
Clarkes Flax Soap makes the skin soft
and prevents chapping. Skin Cure Sl.00.
Soap % cents. For Sale by c. Frank
Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Why is it that Republicans admire indie
pendence in Democrat but cannot tolerate
it in a member Of their own party? 1t seems
delightful when such Democrat as Ran
dali rebels on the tariff question, but when
Ben Butterworth merely intimates that he
can not quite agree in all things, he is vir-
uleutly abused by his party associates This
Is not exactly consistency. Unless the Ga
.etts is mistaken in the speech there is no.
thing so horrible, after all, in what But
terworth said.-Rnchie Gazette Rep.)
We haven't a doubt Ben Butterworth is
aaking himself the same question, and is.
to-day, behind the woodshed kicking him
self because he was not as courageous in
his practice as in his speech.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Bill Snort thinks the soldier who ran so
hard that he lost his wind is entitled to a
pension. so is the soldier who fell out of a
second-story window while trying to hang
out the Star-Spang'ed Banner, in an intoxi-
Gated condition the man, not the flag. The
man he fell on and whose spine is injured is
also entitled to pension; so is the man
whose horse got scared at a Fourth of July
procession; so is the horse What's the
matter with pensioning everybody who gets
hurt on Washington's birthday?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

A special telegram to the Wheeling Reg
lister from Philippi, Barbour county, says
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson discussed Tariff Re-
form in the presence of a multitude in that
town on Thursday last He was accorded
an ovation and made masterful speech in
which he exposed the fallacies of the Nc
Kinley bill 1t is represented as a speech
worthy of Mr. Wilson and sustaining his
great reputation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

The sub-elections committee of the House
Of Representatives, it is said, have deter
mined to report in favor Of putting Langs-
ton and Miller, mulattoes, into the seats Of
Venable, Of Virginia, and Elliott, Of South
Carolina.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

The Republican press of this State is not
likely to accomplish much in its violent ef-
forts to prove that Senator Kenna is not
looking after the interests of his constitu-
ents. Fortunately the people of this State
know Senator Kenna. They are grateful
for his service in the past, and will implicit
ly trust him for the futire.-Kanarha Ga
,efte
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
See the Improved
CHAMPION BINDERS & MOWERS

before purchasing. Remember that the Chsin'
pion machines are the most durable ana 'HS
most successful Of any in the market
You can get all Of the repairs that are neeu'
ed for any Champion machines that have Dec"
sold here.
Road Carts, Farm Wagons Hay Rakes, &c
&c, at low prices for Cash. ~,
The most complete stock Of General halu-
ware in town at Rock Bottom Prices for cssh'
Nav = 1880. HORACE BEALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
DEVELOPMENT.
Charlestown Mining, Manufac-
turing and Improvement
Company.
A Rare Field for Safe Invest
ment and Rich Returns.
Capital S5OO,OOO, Stock Selling
Rapidly, and Prospects
Very Bright.

From t,e spirit Of Jefferson:
The Charlestown Mining, Manufacturing
and Improvement Company was organized
here on Thursday. May % and the follow
ing directors elected
Col r. Preston Chew, B. c. Washington,
Forrest W. Brown, Frank Beckwith, Joseph
Trapnell, w f. Lippitt, H. II. Cooke, Gus
taye Brown, John A. Washington, Jno. T..
Colston. Of Charlestown, and NJ. V. Rich
ards, Land and Immigrant Agent B. x o.
R.R.
At a subsequent meeting of the directors
the following officers were elected:
President Col. r. p. Chew.
Vice President-Joseph Trapnell.
General Manager-B c. Washington.
Treasurer John Porterfeld.
Capital SjOO,OOO of which $3.50, 600 is now
offered in shares of S25 each, (par value. }
With four shares of stock lot will be do
mated with eight shares two lots; with
eighteen shares of stock three residence and
Que business lot VIII NC uoudtcu W uO
drawn at a general drawing, to be superin-
tended by disinterested parties.
Payments on shares are $3.50 per share
cash with the subscription; s. at the call
of the board of directors, and $3.50 per share
monthly thereafter
The prospectus Of the company sets forth
only facts and Is very attractive.
Some enterprises to employ large num-
Der Of people are being negotiated to locate
here. The railroad people of the B. & o..
and Shenandoah Valley Roads are deeply
interested in the development of Charles
town There can be no question that this
place has started on the road to prosperity
to which, by its many and great adyan-
tages, it is justly entitled.
The gentlemen directing this move
ment have the confidence of our people and
are widely and well-known business men.
The stock is being rapidly taken here and
i'm the ueighboring cities, and it's expected
all viii be sold in s. short time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

It's real pity now, isn't it, for the free
trade press to acknowledge that Democratic
votes are for sale?-Norgaato'cn Post
Free trade, eh2 Why, the Republican
party is for free trade in Hides, and Fish,
and hog bristles and even expects the edi-
tor of the Post to be a candidate for Con.
gress ia this district and have free course
and be glorifed because of the beauty of
his side-w iiskers that seem not to need pro-
tection.c the score of infant industry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

The Wheeling hteiiigencer complains that
Democratic journals, in reporting the tariff
debate in Congress, applauded as an I'M
answerable argument Mr.. McMillin's in
quiry as to why it was that sugar trust Sc
curities had risen more than ten millions
since the Mckinley bill was reported, but
neglected to append Gen. Grosvenors re-
ply Now, if the gentleman will tell me
how it happened that during the ascendancy
of a Democratic majority the sugar trust
was formed, and the sugar certificates be-
came worth the fabulous prices they have
attained, will answer him." To be con-
sistent the HteHigeacer ough. to give the
response to Gen. Grosvenor, which was, if
we remember correctly, that the sugar trust
was formed under Republican tariff laws
and that the Democratic party has not,
since the war, controlled all three branches
of the government at once, and has not had
the slightest prospect of enacting any reve-
nue. measures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Speaker Reed can unseat democrats, but
he can't always seat 'em-uot when they
stand up TO see him confer censure, which
has the significance Of "a decoration OF
honor, upon one Of their number
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Mr. Niedringbaus, Representative from
st. Louis, buys borax and sells granite ware.
lie is in favor Of reducing the duty on
borax and increasing the duty on granite
ware. That summarizes the entire gospel
Of the protectionists, but a man handicap
ped by such a name ought 90 be allowed to
sit on both sides of fence at once-if he
can
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Senator Stanford has introduced a bin the
object of which is to lend farmers money
on their land at two per cent. We wonder
how many dollars Of his own millions he
invests at two per cent? He has enough to
relieve the distress of many.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Mr.. o. :. Mckinney has leased the inter-
est of Secretary Of State Ohley in the Fair
mont Lsdcr, and in conjunction with Clar-
ence L. smith. the owner of the other part
will Jointly edit and manage the paper. It
is an assurance of news, and plenty Of it,
and orthodox Democracy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Col w. NJ. Clements of this county hav-
ing declined the staff appointment as Pay
master General of the West Virginia troops,
Jno Hooe Russell, of Huntington, has been
substituted by Gov. Fleming.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

The New York police recently arrested
man whose mania for throwing ink on
ladies dresses has won him the title Of
Jack, the Ink-Slinger." He had ruined
many valuable dresses in New York and
Brooklyn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

1t is stated that one pension firm alone
in Washington makes nearly eight hundred
thousand dollars a year as fees for collect
ing pension claims.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

The late Senator Heaton was not an En-
glishman by birth as stated in the papers.
but, according to the Mirror, was born in
LoudOun county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
LIABILITIES.
Sl52,371 60
State Of West Virginia,

Sl52,37l 60
State Of West Virginia.
County Of Jefferson, IS:
!, Samuel Howell, Cashier Of the above
named Bank do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true 10 the best Of my knowledge
and belief SAM'L HOWELL,
Cashier
Subscribed aud sworn to before me, this 18th
day Of May, 1890
JNO. PORTERFTELD,
Notary Public.
COrrect-attest
II. o. TALBOT,
J. CARL. Hurst, Directors.
G. +. Mason,
May %, 1s90-lt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

A G.. A. r. Post in Brooklyn has declar-
ed the Confederate Flag hostile TO the
Union" If the Union should need defend
ers the men who, as matter of sentiment, %
on occasion pay homage TO the Confederate
Flag can be trusted more implicitly for eff
fective work than those blatant fellows who
tremble at the sight of even a frazzled edge
Of IL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

The Wheeling Intelligence is very euer-
getic in defending Mr. Campbell, the gas
blower, against the charge Of perjury. Isn't
it about time for the iats'''geHesr to reach
Mr. Bayne's conclusion, tO-wit that if he
had informed himself as Co the real facts
Mr.. Campbell would have had 70 look else
where for a defender
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

The TOwson Maryland Jail isn't cheer
ful place for visitors Several gentlemen
wen, there a few days ago and one of them
thOughtlessly expectOrated outside the GUS
pidOre, whereupou a prisoner informed him
he must pay a penalty of ten cents or be
spanked He wouldn't pay and was set
upon by the inmates aud was spanked and
otherwise rudely treated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

A superintendent Of the Reform School
at Pruntytown was recently elected aud 1t
turns out that he is a Republican. Some
Of the Democratic papers are condemning
it. The selection may be all right after all.
To get a Republican that near TO a reforma-
tory institution is a good thing Of itself.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
BANK STATEMENT

Report of the condition of the First National
Bank of Jefferson at Charlestown, w. Va, at
the close of business May II, 1890:
RESOURCES,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

In Washington there is a cable railway
aud the cars are particularly known as the
Grip" cars. From the number Of persons
crowding them there must be a goodly num-
Der of afflicted people people who have the
grippe and can't lei 20 their awkardness, 70
put it mildly, in the legs. We rode TO the
terminus aud back
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28
Geo. FL. Hagley,
THE OUTFlTTER

Non O6ers far Spring and Sumner Iraae'
The Largest Stock of CLOTHING in Jefier'
son county.
The Largest Stock Of SHOES and SLIPPERS
in Jefferson county.
The Largest Stock Of HATS in Jefferson
county.
The Largest Stock Of GLOVES in Jefferson
county.
The Largest Stock Of UNDERWEAR in JET
ferson county.
The Largest stock Of NECKwEAR in Jei-
ferson county.
The Largest Stock Of TRUNKS in Jefferson
county.
The Largest Stock of sATCHELs in Jeile''
son county. ..,,,r
Everything belonging to GENTS FURNlSoh.
INGs in Large Supply. All at Lowest Pnoe'
in Jefferson county. H..
sHOEMAKING and REPAIRING prompi!
and neatly done.
300 LOCUST POSTS at a Bargain.
Cor. Charles and Washington Sts., ChaFie-
town, W. Va.
May Z, 1890.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

"Rey." Col Elliot Shepard, of the New
York laH and Express, says:
IF gallant Ben Harrison wants a million
of men to prevent the dissertation of our sa-
cred American soil by the proposed glorif-
cation of treason and the Confederate flag
on the Doth instant in Richmond, let him
sound his buge and he can have them"
The yalorous Colonel, who never smelt
gunpowder, doesn't promise to be one of the
million, tho his chief importance is based
on his being millionaire (by marriage) /;
but, doubtless, he is willing to put Bible
text on the bayonet of each soldier on such
an expedition. He preiaces most of his
belligerent editorial exhibitions with Bible
quotations. But nobody gives him credit
for piety or sense.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Polly Croul Carlisle, was born in New
York in 1892, died in Detroit, Mich, Mon
day. She remembered very distinctly Gen.
Lafayette's visit TO this country, and when
a baby was kissed By and ,rotted on the
knee Of Gen. Washington. George hadn't
any children Of his own, but had a good
many grandchildren. That is, being the
Father of his Country" all the country
children must have been his grandchildren,
and it was natural for him to trot EN- on
his knee. That's the way grandfathers do.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1890-05-28

Mr.. Reed is an amusing person, but his
character is not adorned with that which
would be jewel even in q swine's snout.