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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Mr.. b. B. Gordon, of Rappahauuock
county, sent bis county paper 40 Christmas
a check for $50 % pay for sending the pa
per to that amount TO persons ia the county.
- WiUTsut0n IIrgiHi1n.
That's the way 20 do 10, That Is a -ub
stantial acknowledgment by an astute poll
tician Of the value of the home paper in To-
cal, state and national politics
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

a monument over the grave of Capt.
John smith of Jamestown and Pocabouta,
fame, at -. Srpulchrr church. London. Is
contemplated aud contribution, trom thus
country are solicited A dime from each
member of the Smith f. mi y in this coun
try would suffice 20 erect memorial shalt
of snlendid dim. n.inns.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Another bright political siorseemS about
to set. Mayor Chaplin of Brook yn-a Ia
vori,e Dem crai, with record heretofore uu-
blemished. near the goyeruor,hip OF New
York aud talked of tor the >enate-i> mixed
up in an ugly municipal jpu. ana one name
will have to be dropped from the list Of "a
bernatorial and more remote presidential
probabilities
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
Restaurant.

have fitted up the room in rear Of my store
at the Rink Building for Restaurant purposes.
aud can supply oysters by the pint, quart
or gallon; or serve them, with all the usual
concomitants. by :he plate in good style.
Jan. If, 1891. LIPPITT RENNER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

The Richmond Nlte Says the postal
card innovation lowered popular continent
about the sacredness of the mails" When
one-cent letter postage Is established the
pesky postal card nuisance IN measure,
sill be abated, aud the sentiment. so called,
concerning the sacredne,, Of commuuica-
lions by mail will be restored Speed the
dav.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

A Baltimore ..S,n OF recent date pub
li-hed handsome aud we'll deserved com
plimeut to senator G.. J. Faulkner He has
proved himself leader among leaders.
Among his associates there are none who
are more trusted in the control of affairs Of
party concern and bis views upon questions
Of public policy are broad, wise and cons r
vative
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
.sOfiCe.

The re gular Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders Of rhe First National Bank Of Jefier-
son at Charlestown, W. Va, f,r the election Oi
Five Directors To serve for The ensuing ear.
will be held al The banking house of the sand
Bank on the Second TUESDAY IN january, 1871,
between the hours VI ten A VI and one 7. NJ.
SAML HOWELL. CaShier.
Decenlher 10 100
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

The happiest oiice-seekers in the country
lust now are the men who sought Indian
agencies and failed to get them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
ii s w keIi0Ik:HGsismRR
Schedule IN Effect january mn, 1871

Schedule in Eject january ift", -ooI
LEAVE ARLESrOWN, W. VA.
-SOUTHBoUND-
No ]. No. ). 10 -
PLAN. s33 m 527 p m
-NORTHBOUND-
No. ,. No 4. No ~
2.2S p. III. $50 a. IN. rs III
Nos |. > 3 and run daily between IIager~.
town and Bristol Ms - aud - run daily
between Hagerstown aud shenandoah.
CONNECTIONS.
Ar ROANOKE with east bound trains on main
line for Bedford. Lyuchburg and N"rfoi
with west bound trains for Radford, Pulaski
Bristol and the South.
Ar RADFoRD with New River Rranch for Po
cahnntas and the Coal Regions, also for Clinch
VALLEY Division
AT Pulaski with North Carolina Division
for Tvsnhne and Gnssan.
ArHAGERsTowS with Western Maryland and
Cumberland Valley Railroads
For tickets. time cards and all information
call on agent Norfolk & Western u II
w b. BEVfLL.
Gen. Pass. Agt, Roanoke, Va
Jan II, 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
Perfection in Juvenile Attire.-We hay

Perfection in Juvenile Attire.-We have
a matchess variety of first rate suits for
school wear They are made from correct
materials, strong and serviceable, beautiful.
Iy designed and finished; also rich and
tasteful designs in childrens outfits. Price
are decidedly reasonable-in fact decidedly
low Fine mirror with every child suit.
WIN. KAHN. Sadler Building.
In Trim for Fall Trade.-The style, grace
and general excellence of our new fall stoc
rank our productions absolutely iaulless
Perfection in fits, superiority in finish and
economical in price our display of relisbl'
clothing Justly merits the appreciation 81
Gentlemen who give thoughtful considera
lion TO the subject of stylish, becoming and
f,rm-fittng garments. Lowest prices
WI KAHN. Sadler Building
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

The Force bill appears to be byPaotz'd.
-NCls Domii0a.
It does seem TO be con the hip"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
coraunnpfion Surely Cured.

tha.I h-vo s. rositivo remedy FOR the abOve-nsmed
disease b. is timely use thousands ofhopeless
caselll been permanently cured. Ishall be GID
- s,ui two bottles ofmy remedy FREE to any q.
y0-r rea',-s who have consumption IL they VII
sr~l ric o. ~ ~rsss and P. o. address. Respect
0-y. l. a SLOOUI. II. @, Isl Pearl ST.. y. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Taking mp the January Vide Alcqke one
is Ted TO reflect that this magazine has a
particularly happy and kindly way of en-
listing the interest and the fancy of its read
ers by its Prize Competitions. It's amusing
Nonsense Animals" were enjoyed by young
and old and showed that the drawing les
sons at school had really trained young
fingers TO express ideas with the pencil the
Lambkin, Prig or Hero competition was
not a bad course in Moral Philosophy.
The "Priz. Auagram" competition amused
thousands of readers For 1891 Miss Run
m-r's Prize Art-series; The Drawing OF the
Child Figure" bids ia,r To be oi great IN
t,rr~t 10 children, while the Prize Prob
lms in Horology," by f. II Hawiey of the
Smithsonian Institution. viii cali forth the
enurt~ of the udeul> in the Latin and High
schools
The stories and articles of the Janu ~
number are each excellent OF their kind and
are by such authors a~ Susan Coolidge. Mr.
Burton Harrison, Margaret sidney, Elhrldge
:. Brooks, Ernest Ingersoll, KIRK Munrne.
etc
y7ie 4 rake is 81 40 Ia year d. Lothrop
COMPANY, Boston, Mass.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
HEAD OF HORSES AID COLTS,

among which are drauglt horses. OF which
are brood mares. . now with foal aud among
them, also. are 4 good leaders; two-year-old
colts; > one-year-0ld colts; young driving
horse. 4 wears old, sired by Tyson's Membrino
Rather. and dam by a blooded mare owned
Dy me; driving mare. fine traveller.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Mex. sunday viii be General R. Z. Lees
birthday anniversary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
Bank Notice.

December 30 1850
The President and Directors of the First Ma
tional Bank 81 Jefferson AT Charlestown have
this day declared a dividend of 3 per cent on
the capital stock of the bank l.avable ~ stock
holders on aud after Jan'y :. l-9l clear Of all
taxes SAM HOWELL.
Jan T. ls9l. Cashier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
BANK oTATEM EMIT

Report of the condition Of the First National
Bank of Jefferson at Charlestown W. Va. at
the close of business Dec 10. $780,
RESOURCES,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that will execute
theabove decree at my office in CharlestowD. W.
Va, on the 3lst day of January. 1891
CLEON MOORE, Com'r
ian. :. l99O-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

The Ray. edited by Pausy,' Mrs. e.
Aljeul published by the d. Lothrop Co,
Boston. Mass is charming hule maya
zine, intended ior readers from eight u
fourteen. out Interesting Older folks. The
J.uuuy number i, iuii ct beautiful illus
tratipu> aud attractive reading Is teach
iug- err lll good and Instructive yer SD we'll
dressed as 90 euchant The youthful reader,
while it u>lil- many useful truth.
One dollar "a year; ten cents "a number.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
s25, 90 $4,000
WORTH OF
WINTER GOODS.
OUR GREATEST
BARGAIN SALE.

Warm weather before Christmas has left us
with more col, weather goods than We want.
We close the Old and open the New Year
with the biggest stock of Winter Goods at the
lowest knock down prices we have ever offer
ed our patrons.
IS Ladies' Long Coats at about half value.
81 Ladies Coats. in plush, cloth. cheviots and
cheyerons i'm long. three-quarter, short
and jacket styles at half TO three-fourths
value.
rs Misses and Children's Long and Short
Coats at half to three-fourths value.
Shoulder Capes in wool. seal. astrachan skin,
cape seal. French seal. Nutria and Coney,
with mrffs To match. AT big reductions
Astrachan cloth capes only Si.s5.
500 Ready-Made Suits. overcoats Pants. Vests.
and Coats for men. youths and children,
all at big reductions on our former low
cash prices.
500 Suits Pants Vest and Overceat Patterns
mad, 20 order at reduction of sl00 10
$500 on our former cash down prices.
When a suit or garment made in our tailor.
in. department doesn't ~ or please a custom.
or we prefer ~ put it on our ready made ooun.
ter 10 putting IL on customer who can't OF
wont say it is perfectly satisfactory.
$50 Red Blankets Comforts. Buggy Robes and
Horse Covers at big reductions on our cash
down prices.
Winter Shirts, Underwear. Caps Boots, Shoes.
Gum Goods and every other article OF
Winter wear for both sexes at reduced
prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

New Raisins. Citron. Curranfs. Oranges
Lemons. Cocoanni-. prune~. Figs. Dates. Apr
colt and New Crop of New Orleans Nola-ses
q and Fine salt, saltpetre and Pepper. Just
received at
Dec 3. 1900. c. d EBY'S.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

For bargains go to Lippilt Renner's cheap
cash store a, Rink building. New crop
curranls &c, and pruneS he; raiSins lOc
To lSc; miuce meat 12', citron 25c Gran
berrie, he per qt; Florida oranges SSc.
per doz; lemons good soc bananas lSc.
per de-; homiuy 4c per qt; mixed nuts,
polished 20c. cocuanuiS o.. and &c.
LIPPITT RENNER.
y. B.-Fiue roller -four cheaper than
elsewhere la town
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Every Ritchie county Office L. nov filled
with a Republican. except that OF county
superintendent oi the public schools The
present incumbent of mat office witt be sue
ceeded by a Republican 40 che next elcc
tion.-Rrciis Gazette
Il looks a. it Ia Richie county Democrats
have no right to office that Republicans feel
bound to respect. Jefferson sends greet
inc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Cox. Fleming has contributed To- the
MannJac'a5ers Record a paper conveying Co
the public an exhibit If thc wonderful re-
sources oi West Virginia and The marvel
lous development Of her riches. Her wealth
ofminera'-. oh. natural ga-. coal. salt, harl-
woods, &c, seemingly iuexhau-tible-sre
placed before the public in a striking way
and must attract the attention ofcspitalist-.
railroad builders, manufacturers, miners.--
indeed all classes A great future is before
oar Mountain State. And in addition to
the wealth. hidden or developed, the State
is unsurpassed. evea by Switzerland, for
grandeur and picturesqueuess % scenery -
Her healthfulness Of climate and fertility
Of soil challenge the world.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Col Il. Preston Chew, of Charlestown,
" Va has been invited Ia respond O. 'hc
toast THE Artillery" al the banquet Of thu
Cnnfrdrrat- States society. al the Carrnllt T"
Hotel. ON the evening OF January 10 Col
chew Is a graduate Of the Virginia Military
Institute aud served with distinction in the
Confederate army rising o. the rank of col
onel and the command at the artillery ct
the cavalry corps of the ARMY of Northern
Virginia. lie WAS "a member ct tie last
House of Delegates Of West Virginia and
was chairman of the fuuuce committee Of
that body tie Is a fluent speaker Bati-
more sun.
Aud the Sua might also have said of our
distinguished town,man that he is couspic-
uous now in enterprises for the development
Of the vast riches Of the State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
500 Calves Wanted SOC

AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICE.
Will also pay the highest price the markets
afford for
Turkeys, Chickens, SC.
w :. MERCHANT.
December 10, I,90.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Senator Faulkner is taking a leading part
in the proceedings OF the Senate He i
Gs, making for himself an envisble reputa-
tion.-N.u Dominion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
sl75S6so Of
LIABILITIES.
sl13s6s Of
Nlfsl FpN ~
State Of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson -.

Sl73 s6s Of
State OF West Virginia,
County of Jefferson -:
I. Samuel Howell, Cashier Of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief SAML. HOWELL.
Cashier
Subscribed aud sworn TO before me this 24,h
day Of December. 1890
JNO. P0RTERFIELD,
Notary Public.
C0rrect-attest
II. O. TALBOT,
j. CARL. HURsr, Directors.
G. f. Mason.
Jan. H. is9i-it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Proceedings have been instituted in the
U : Supreme Court with view 10 having
that tribunal pl~~ upou the question "a dis
quite between The ID parm, of State and
Great Brilain--the jurisdiction oi the Unit
"a states over the waters OF Herius SEA.
secretary B.aiue's audaciIy and ingenuity
rexricaicd him from awkward position,
, FIRE now; out he should have 20 settle
tic seal-d-.cri,, dih ,ulty und'r the di-sd-
,taas, of au adverse opinion by The high
-,t clur. of this country ln con>,qu nee ct
.h.s >hrcwd move oi the Canadian aui Brit
.-n authorities, bee will probably feel hk.
c,iuug clown uuhcr sunstroSc 10 relieve
li, embarrassment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

There was a protracted debate in the
United stat Senate Yesterday on the tinau
cial bill, Senator sherman alone speaking
for more than four hours General debate
will close today after four speeches, after
which ten minute speeches will be in order.
We have disposed of all the copies of
Senator Kenna's great speech on the Force
Bill that sc had for distribution. There
was grea' demand :oF 1T. and its praises
have Pc sung By the best judges of such
mat,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

F.P. Allen. Par-e't,yi lc. Hardy coun
Is. -ays that sioce the snow fell he had "a
ken in at his store and shipped > 600 rabbits.
The man that csa clear out the rabbits
a, such d rate lives in a rightly named vii
lage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Seusior Quay has introduced a federal
elections bud yet mere wicked than the
Lodge Ho,r iu.quiJy. A. QnHy wa- nader-
stood 20 look wiJa small favor dpou that
device tor perpciua,ng ,he grand old paTty's
supremacy. Che purpose % this movc not
apparent There Is reason lo think thst hts
design is 90 embarra-- the movements of the
advocates of the old force bill; if SO, his
action merits the approval Of every patriotic
citizen. Certain it is that old man Hoar
isn't going 20 retire his pet measure in favor
Of the Pennsylvania Senator's similar one,
even for the sake of the additional tcrrors
provided for ia the bayonct clause of the
latter
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

The IVES. virgiuia Legislature convenes
to-day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
Market Prices in Cash

For Turkeys, Ducks Chickens, Pheasants and
Par;ridges
NOV. % 1880. VS.. MERCHANT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

The Scientific America', published by the
great patent agency fm Of Mum & Co,
New York, Is the most practically useful
publication of It's sind in the country. IN
deed, /, occupies field dissinctively lis
own. Noi alone for the machiuist, mama
f,c,urer, OF scientist, but IL is 81 journal
for popular peru-Al All sully. Il is the
standard authority or ,cieu'Iit and mcehan-
lea. subjects. IL is placed so a very low
rate OF subscription, s. per aunum, which
places il Within the reaca of all Subscrip
items viii be received az The office of tins
paper
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
ChaBi0is Skins.

'hAMols SKINS from ten to sixty cents.
Carriage SpOnges and Boston Coach Oil.
Aug ~. 1885. AIsQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Neb.a~ka aud Connecticut have gubcrna-
toriaI muille>, and have two or three Gov
eruors each. Fac supreme Cour, "f the
former Stale ha, decided that Boyd Demo
Graz, /, cine legally clo>en Governor, bui the
rx-Goyernor viii not vactte. The Kansas
legislature has been organized with the Far
mer's Alliance on top and Senator iugall,'
reelection Is not probable There are in
dicatiou> thar Senator Blair vii not be re-
elected by ,he New Hampshire legislature /;
his successor wil De- Republican
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Thegoverness OF the inlaut King of spain,
Sonora rucous, was recently watching the
baby monarch ghile hc was iudulgiug in
his romp,, when suddenly ue leaped into her
lap aud upse, het chair causing her 10 fail
70 the flour with violence. fine unfortunate
lady sus aiued >uch severe internal INJURY
that she died from the effect aud her Maj
e,,y cine Queen. together with the whole
court. are incon-olabit. The deceased lady
WAS general flyoriie. and her sad end will
cast gloom over the Spanish metropolis
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
Commis~iomcr's Notice.

Jan. Ii. 81. Mrs MARY RI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14

Nos |. 3 and run daily between lIager~'
town and Bristol Nus y aud - run daily
between Hagerstown aud Shenandoah
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-01-14
SEVENTEENHEAD OF CATTLE
Sixty Head of Hogs,

among which are mich cows, 4 two-year-old
steers, yearliDgs and calves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-01
NO ASSOCIATION CAVES.

There vas no game scheduled in the Anerf-
can Association yesterday and none were
played All OF the eastern aggregations were
ON the road going west 10 meet tie clubs Of the
lAnd Of the setting sur on their own grounds.
Therefore the Statesmen are still In seventh
place. They play kelly's men in Cincinnati to
Cay. and they will make q great effort 70 win.
They started west yesterday afternoon after
they had been talked 10 in the most encouraging
way BY the directors, who urged upon them
TIE necessity Of playing their best game while
sbroad and OF obssins the directions Of MAN.
ASsr shAaRsn in piIcity.
AL IN GOOD coSDITIoN.
The entire team vas taken west and fer
wonder there are ne lame men to be laid of.
zhs team IL healthy and every man has all Of
his fssultieA There are no broken fingers,
bruised muscles or cases Of charley horse to
handicap the nine in its struggle with the
Killers and the other enemies % the west, and
Is the sansrine hope OF the home FOLK: that
tbs olub viii return on the fifteenth VI this
noath With six more games won On the record
than there are today.
There has been nothing done toward signing
Andrews for the team, for he wants to come
here IS captain and manager and there Is no
phase for him in such a capacity. There might
De place for him as a plain, undeeorated LETT
Ael1er. In case such q deal falls through
negotiations wiz be opened with Fields, re-
Gently released by Pittsburg, who used to he
II Is the intention Of the management to Sc
cure good man for this position, for 1t Is
realized that what TIVE STAR has been saying Of
late about the inadvisability Of putting
catchers out into the gardens Is correct, par
acularly when there are but two caschers-
pArg-So AVERAGES
In . Est Of he averages Of the association
printed This morning 10 is to be noted that Of
the present Washington players Mcclure leads
the team in batting, standing fifteenth with an
average Of 2ee. The others now On the team
stand as follows: Murphy, twenty-six, with 234
Oovd tied with Hoy and Slattery for twenty
seventh place, with 2S3; Foreman, twenty
eighth, with 2e2; Hatfield tied with McKeogh
Tor thirty sixth, with 273. and Carsey and Al
word tied for ninety-seventh, with 16s.
IN THE IIIIDISo AvERAGEs
6sGuiss stands twelfth among the caichers
Win % average Of se5, and Lehman was sigh-
Seenth, with ss7. McQuery was next TO last
among drst basemen. ninth, with $40; Dowd
maxi 70 last among second basemen, eighth,
With 81; Afford sixth out Of nine third base
men, with 81; Hatfield hfth out Of ten short
stops, vsth 81; Beecher and Murphy tied for
last place among eleven left felders, with S5I;
Hipes last auong eight left ielders with SEC,
aud Murphy eleventh out Of thirteen right
$sadsrs With SO.
TEE PITCHERS
IRE all included in The following list, which
shows not only their rsnk but also the means
,bf computing their rank, which is by calculat-
ing the average number of earned runs per
game by their opponeats- The latter average