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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Gov Russell. Of Massachusetts. thanks
God for the defeat of the force bill.' An
oversight, no doubt Down here IN Mary
land, especially among the democratic fac
tionists, everybody is returning his grateful
acknowledgement TO German -ifos.5urg
AEaiHg Journal
Nothing inharmouious IN wha, Gov Rus
sell and the Maryland democrats did and
are doing German was magnificent in
sirument in the hands Of the Almighty that
time
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

At the Charleston banquet last week Maj
Jed Hotchkits, of Virginia, spoke for three
fourths of am hour on the Mineral resources
of West Virginia. Hes said The countries
that rule the world are those that have iron
and coal, no, gold and silver, and We have
them. The country along the Blue Ridge,
from one end TO the other is the best one
the sun Of heaven ever shoue upon This
State will soon be the free land OF mauutac-
turers" His figures were astonishing to
one unacquainted with our state For in
stance, we have 10000 square miles of coal,
averaging ten feet in thickness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

West Virginia Is said TO be the richest
State in the Union in Natural Resources
And Charlestowu is the geographical centre
and capital iowa Of Jefferson county-'he
garden spot the Virginias.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

VIM. L. Wilson. Of the Second Congress
sional district, is our candidate for Speaker
Of the next House of Representatives. He
Is the best man now in the House. He IS
brilliant and braiuy, bold, yet discreet and
cautious, quick To preceiye strong to exc
cute honest In his opinions and fearless in
expressing them. a true gentleman and an
accomplished scholar He possesses all the
requisites of "a good Speaker. Under his
rule the minority would receive fair treat
meut. There would be no big belts aud
belly bands, no manufactured quorums and
no gag rules. Huntington 1drsrtiser.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The President on Saturday sent 90 the
Senate the nomination, of Ex-Goy Charie~
Foster, Of Ohio, for Secretary of the Treas
ury, and Charles C. Cole, OF Washington
CITY, TO be u. 5 Attorney for the District
Of Columbia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The Legislature of this State has about
concluded 20 extend the session for fifteen
days beyond Friday next. If By so doing
it is enabled TO pass fair apportioument
biil, one Just 20 this section-and. indeed to
all parts of the SJatc-we will not regret it,.
There are serious objections to, as well as
some things % commend in, the democratic
caucus plan adopted last week Our peo-
pie are opposed TO the delegate district sys-
TEN proposed TO be applied TO Jefferson
county that will rob her of her identity and
reduce her % one delegate. Other plans
have been suggested aud are under consid-
GRAFTON by the democrats Of the Senate and
House and we hope for some wise conclu-
sion. We eau trust our Senators aud Dele
gates % use their best efforts in our behalf,
out We know tina, they would ike to have
expression OF opinion GA the subjeci.
A democratic meeting is suggested for
tuesday next, at noon, in the Court House,
unless the Legislature by that time has act
ed finally upon the subject
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Advices per steamship China, which ar
rived at San Francisco from Hong Kong
and Yokohama, are to the effect that on the
night of January 10 fire broke out in the
centre of the japanese Diet, and after de-
stroying the House Of Representatives spread
to the House of Peers. which also burned
to the ground. II was rumored that the
fire was incendiary, but Others said it orig
mated by electric light with which the
houses are furnished. The cost of the two
buildings was $2,37O,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Secretary Foster bears the uame OF Cal
leo Charley conferred in his first canvass
for the governorship OF Ohio from the fact
that be had graduated into politics from be-
hind a dry goods counter We would ike
to be able to infer from this soubriquet that
be doesn't agree with thai other eminent
Ohio Republican, Maj Mckinley, that
"cheapness means nastiness
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Senator Chandler Of New Hampshire got
a severe drubbing in the Legislature of his
own State aud by republicans on Tuesday
They called him a cur, an assassin of char
acter. 8 coward, etc They took his meas
nre pretty we'll.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The floods in the Ohio and Kanawha
have been very neutrality-suspicious. to
Wheeling aud Parkersburg The losses are
estimated at hundreds of thousands Of dol
lars Hundreds of families were driven
from their homes In Parkersburg de-
stIuctye fire in the flooded district added
TO the horror An immense warehouse be
longing TO the Smith Hardware Company,
filed with lime, caught fire by being sub
merged. \ number Of adjoining residences
were also burned down The Second Ma
tional Bank. the Parkersburg National
Bank, Judge Jackson's residence and other
business property had narrow escapes. The
6ren luld not night the fire owing to the
foo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Upon the motion Of Hon. B. d. Gibson
the House of Delegates for the past week
has been holding night sessions in order to
facilitate business.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Anecdotes of Gen. Spinner have called
forth anecdotes of almost all his associates
in Washington in war times. Gen. Ruck
er, who was in charge of forwarding sup
plies for the Army of the Potomac, was al
most as much of character as Gen. Spin.
ner As long as he kept supplies moving
he cared little about his accounts A treas
ury official called Gen. Fuckers attention
to the fact that be wa about 81 ,5O0, 900
short Take it out of my pay" said the
general, with great dignity. The treasury
official figured that.it would take 800 years
pay of the quartermaster general to make
good the deficit, which after all, was found
to be merely a matter of bookkeeping.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Hou. T. X. Wilson, Of Maryland, one Of
the ablest and purest members Of the United
States Senate, died suddenly at the Hamil-
ton House in Washington, on Tuesday
night To heart disease is his sudden death
attributed He was In hi. 10Th velr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

At the Charleston banquet last week Hon.
Jno. W. Harris Of Greeubrier county said /;
West Virginia is commonly called a coal
State, but statistics show that timber mar
keted during the past year in a crude state
exceeded by about half million dollars the
entire output Of her colieries."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The latest victim Of the fell cigarette is
boy who has gone stone blind from excessive
smoking The cigarette, in these days, Is
the fool-killer's most effective instrument
not excepting the deadly Kerosene can or
the pistol that wasn't loaded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The tusks Of $4,000 elephants are required
every year 70 supply the worlds piano keys
and for making Of billiard balls and knife
handles
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Biz time in the mines near Pittsburg.
Five thousand striking miners held mass
meeting and with revovers and clubs drove
on, the non-union men on Tuesday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

After being entombed eighteen days in the
Evansville mine in Pennsylvania FIVE men
have been rescued-alive, but nearly dead.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The Woman's National Council has been
in session in Washington City the past few
days. Some of the most famous women of
the age are present. On Sunday four wom-
en- occupied the city pulpits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Young Man Proud of His Tail" is the
Indian name of the new Secretary of the
Treasury. Il is pleasant TO know that one
member of President Harrison's cabinet
las something 10 be proud Of Were the
hostile red men bought of with the prom
Use of a cabinet Office?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Is the following a bear or a dog tale
" A bear which weighed $40 pounds was
killed by solomon F. Perry, Of Rouceyert,
this State, who had followed the animal
back and forth over Sassafras Mountain for
81 days. The bear killed n dogs, and his
hide showed % bullet wounds"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

At the Richmond Granite Company's
quarries a blast was made recently in which
a solid mass of blue granite was thrown out
measuring 81 feet long, "a feet high and ii
feet wide making SO,464 cubic feet, equal
% 5.O26. 500 pounds or 2. pa tons.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Mr.. Samuel Gold, 4 prominent business
man and farmer of Berkeley county died at
his home in Bunker Hill on Sunday morn
ing. 22ud instant, at the age Of SO years
He was at one time a member of the West
Virginia Senate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The list of dead in the Spring Hill Mine
disaster in Nova Scotia OIL Saturday is given
at ll9 There is a movement on foot for the
relief of the 81 widows and l6l orphans left
Inv e-riciims.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Another explosion and fredamp horror
this time in North Carolina, on Saturday
last. twenty dead bodies were recov-
cred from the mine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Trausito Auriarte, widow of Gen. J. NJ.
Barrundia, who was killed by the Guate-
malan officials on board the American
steamer Acapulco, and whose death result
ed in the recall of Minister Miner, has Of
fcially announced her intention of asking
the United States government for 81 ,00O,-
600 indemnity for the killing of her hus-
band.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Hon. O. 5 Long, as toast master of the
Worlds Fair banquet at Charleston last
week, preiaced his re aarks by saying that
" Columbus discovered America about 400
years ago. but West Virginia has not been
thoroughly discovered yes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Gov. Hill says Bulkeley is not Governor
of Connecticut and refused to honor re-
QUESTION made by him; and the Senate of
Connecticut is OF the same mind an de-
cined to receive a message from him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Another of those Double Numbers which
the publishers of Tile Youths Companion"
seem to delight in Offering as pleasant sur
prise to its readers comes to Us this week
A careful reading of one of these Special
Numbers makes it easy to understand why
this favorite paper rarely loses an old friend
and gains SO many thousands OF new admir-
ers every year.
Half Million copies Of this, the March
Double Number, are published
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

the following property, viz:
LARGE, SAFE AND OLD CARRIAGE
HORSE.
l VERY FINE BROOD MARE, Agnes, five
wears old the second week of June next
She rides and drives we'll. Is very gentle.
kind and safe She should have colt be-
fore the day Of sale by the brother of Exile,
a Mortimer. who won a $4,000 purse last
Spring at the New York course-a dark
brown.
1 TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT--dark brown-Ro-
anoke-by Exiles brother and Agnes-large.
gertle, kind, handsome and stately; will
make splendid driving and riding horse.
l BEAUTIFUL ONE-YEAR-OLD FILLY-
Arletta-dark bay with star by the same
horse and mare above is large and spright-
" and promises TO be a runner. She is
worth a good deal to breed quick steppers
on by fast trOtter. The mare and colts
were never sick and are remarkably sound
and hearty.
? GOOD AND VERY GENTLE MILK COWS
Soon will have Calves.
3 GOOD HOGS.
One four-seat ph@ion, buggy and | spring
wagon and gears / new cider press 3 or 4
bills pure cider vinegar; some new apple bar
rels; / hogshead and tubs; ice chest l prime
apple packer and trimming tools for the or
chard bookcase, and shelves for books; 4
large cupboards ! kitchen range. as good as
new; stoves kitchen tables churn and
crooks; locust posts; a lot Of fence rails some
fence boards and sawed lumber
TERMS Sums under $40 cash over so a
negotiable note, well endorsed, payable six
months after date. with interest, at the First
National Bank Of Jefferson at Charlestown
W. Va
Sale to begin at II o'clock a. m.
JN0. IHOS. GIBSON.
Spirit and Advocate copy.
Feb. %. lS9l-ts-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25
Restaurant.

| have fitted up the room in rear of my store
at the Rink Building for Restaurant purposes.
and can supply oysters by the pint. quart
or gallon; or serve them, with ali the usual
concomitants. by :he plate IN good style
Jan. II, 1891. LIPPITT RESNER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The Coal Field of West Virginia covers
al the counties but three out Of the fifty
four,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The lYarreatoa Virgmian says: Young
Daruell, who lived at Delaplane and while
braking on the railroad was killed recently,
had a policy of $4,000 on his life. His
mother burnt the policy up, saying that no
money could compensate her for the loss of
her SON
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Statistics Of the year 1890 of the Free
Schools of West Virginia make the follow
ing exhibit; ASA School Houses, j.49l
Teachers, Sl,2O3I649S Expended for the
Maintenance Of the Schools, and Jefferson
County was the pioneer among the counties
in introducing Public Schools before West
Virginia was a separate State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Ten thousand looms are idle in England
and thousands of weavers have nothing to
L.,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

\ special dispatch from Wheeling in to-
days Washington Post says:
Rev. j. &. Armstrong was for years
pastor of this city, and was remarkable for
resemblance to J. Wilkes Booth many PEG.
pie maintaining to this day that he was
Booth. There certainly was strong resem-
blance, even to gun-shot wound in the leg
aud scar on the neck. When confronted
with the stories here he always declined to
talk on the subject, and all efforts to trace
his past history were futile. He refused to
talk of Lincoln's assassination"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25
Lots for Sale

In Green's Addition to Charlestown, on
Samuel Street Extended
TEEMs-One-thrd Cash. balance in 6 and ~
mouths. Apply to 7. G. GREEN.
Nov. 10, lsa0--6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Mr.. Fink Mason, of Martinsburg, and
Miss Mamie Dodd, residing near Falling
Waters, were married in Falling Waters
Presbyterian Church on Thursday last, Rev.
T. NJ. Woods, officiating
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Kirk Monroe's "Campmates; A Story Of
the Plains" which, as a serial in HarPer's
Young People, was source of unalloyed
pleasure to multitudes Of youthful readers,
will be issued in handsome book form this
month.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Two newspaper men fought with pistols
in the streets of Columbus, Ohio, Monday,
aud one Of them was killed bystander,
4 respected citizen, was also killed by a
stray bullet, and several person were hurt.
The shooting was the result Of newspaper
ISLANDERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

"TEe Youths Companion" of March 9th
is to have an important paper by Hon. James
c. Blaine, entitled, How Reports of De
bates in Congress Grow" Such paper, re-
latiug to the National Legislation and writ
ten by our eminent Secretary of State, will
be OF universal interest
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

"Our Italy" by Charles Dudley Warner,
being description of the climate, resources
and scenery of Southern California, richly
illustrated rom photographs and from
drawings by eminent American artists, is
one of the many new books announced by
Harper 4 Brothers for publication in the
snrinr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Beneath the surface of West Virginia are
hidden the richest coal fields of the world
besides which are OIL Gas, Salt Stone,
Maganese and other things 10 great abund-
ance. Her resources are simply beyond
computation-indeed almost stagger belief
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun says of Judge Juo. Blair
Hoge's successor:
The new District attorney appointed to
succeed Judge Hoge on the lst OF March Is
Mr.. c. G. Cole, lawyer of excellent prac-
tice and a gentleman who has hosts OF
friends that rejoice his appointment. Mr..
Cole i a native of Oxford Md, having been
born there iu 1891. He served 10 the sew
enteeuth Maine artillery during the war,
and then entering Harvard Law School
graduated with credit He afterward prac-
ticrd his profession ia West Virginia and
was tor awhile the Commonwealth attorney
OF Doddridge county He came to this city
some years ago and for awhile was the CO.
partner OF Mr. VIM. A. Cook. Later he has
carried on the law business in connection
with his brother.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Nobody but the devil will hang cut any
Grape when the present Congress dies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25
BOREMAN'S
Crannp Killer !

A reliable, safe and quick relief for Cramp
Collie, Cholera Morbus Diarrhoca
and Indigestion.
You should keep il in the house for emergen-
cies and carry it in your yalise when you
travel. Sold by all entcrprising dealers
Price DC
Aug. Is, lS90-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25
PRICESlHICHER
LOWER, IF ANYTHING,
on NEW
SPRING GOODS.

During the past Fall months the old-time
credit merchants told YOU goods were advanc-
ing. and began the marking up of prices. We
told YOU then there was no advance in prices
and would be none in our store.
We tell you now that We have bought the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

4 rock weighing two thousand pounds
fell upon train on the Pan Handle rail-
road on the 10th instant instantly killing
Miss Clara Fleming, daughter of the late
editor of the Fairmont Vest Tirginian.-
She was sixteen years of age. Two others
were injured-all of them students at Duff's
Cnllege
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Mrs Virginia B. Stephen has sold to DR..
J. r. Rogers, of Washington, d. c., % acres
Of woodland adjoining the Episcopal Church
at Leetown, which was formerly part Of
Leetown farm, belonging to Mrs. Stephens
grandfather, Mr. Viewer. DR. Rogers will
sub-divide the tract in building lots, which
he will improve and sell.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25
.Veiv advertisements.
Thermometer below Freezing

and herce storm OF celdng sect which strikes the
I,ce lie thousand needles. Wind forty miles an
hour. You say a man couldn't stand such e1-
posurel No, he couldn't, without Just the proper
clothing. And there's only one outfit that can
keep man both warm anG dry at such time. and
guaranteed siorn-proof, waterproof. ard wind:
proof. Inside one Of them, you are as much out OF
The weather as If indoors. They are light, but
warm. Being REINFORCED throughout, they never
rip; and the buttons are wire-fastened. No raii-
road man who has once tried one would be without
II for ten times its cost. Beware Of worthless I'M:
ita:io,s, every garment stamped with Fish Brand
Trade Mark Don't accept any inferior coat when
you can have the " Fish Brand Sucker " delivered
without extra cost. Particulars and illustrated cat
alogue free.
A. J. TOWER, Boston, Mass,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

A writer in the Boston Trdrsler says: "A
clever little housekeeper told me the other
day that she has large trunk in the garnet
marked Things do not want When she
comes across anything she thinks good for
nothing instead of throwing it away she con-
signs it to this Trunk. And what, then, do
you think? She says further that when she
wants anything she doesn't have she goes
to this trunk and is sure 10 find it"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

We have made large reductions on all
goods TO reduce our stock. We must have
room for spring purchases. Mems and
bows suits, overcoats, pants. in fact every
article has been marked down to the lowest
price ever quoted
WM. KAHN, SadleT Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Rev DR.. James G. Armstrong. at one
time minister of the ?. E. Church and
stationed at Wheeling and Richmond be-
fore going to Atlanta, died suddenly in the
latter city on Sunday of apoplexy. His
name has been a good deal in print because
of the belief of some persons that he was
Wilkes Booth, and for other reasons.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

The bill providing that Storer College be
designated as the college 10 receive annually
81 900 of the land grant fund to carry on
instructions in agr culture and practical sci
euce for colored students, was opposed by
Mr.. cambridge who said the people OF JEFF
ferson had sent him petitions requesting the
Legislature not 10 grant the college the
fund Judge Ferguson wanted college
built in Kanawha county for co.ored stu
dents aud moved 10 strike out "Slorer Col
legc." The motion prevailed. There were
petitions pro ausl con from Jefferson Dele
gate Young did not think Charleston should
have the capital aud college too, and he will
make an effort 10 have It located at Buck
hanuon. If DE can. get padding he'll take
pie.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25
Paint.

IF you are going to paint your house. you
Il will find it to your advantage to call and
see our stock of Paints. The brand we are car
rying this year is Our Own Goods. a strictly
pure inseed Oil and Lead Paint that sells for
81 80 per gallon. Our own Guarantee will be
given TO insure it, Purity. Also, Roofing and
Fencing Paint, at 81 90 per gallon.
April %. 80. AISQUITH & CO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25

Mr.. Geo A. Howard, the representative
of the American Book Company, accused
Of attempting to bride member of the
West Virginia Legislature got off with a
public reprimand for iudiscretion and was
acquitted Of the criminal otIense charged.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25
Brick for Sale.
For Rent.
FOR SALE.

DESIRABLE DWELLING HOUSES IN
~ CHARLESTOWN Prices and terms
reasonable.
p. G. KENNEDY,
Opposite Carter House.
February 18th, 1s9l-tf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25
MARCH I2

THE UNDERSIGNED WILL SHIP
Hogs, Calves, Sheep and Cattle
at b. & O. Depot
Feb %, 1891. G. +. WALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-25
BIGGEST STOCK OF Spring GOODS

in the history of our store at as low and lower
prices than in the past If anything, goods
for this Spring will be at lower prices in our
store than they were last Spring.