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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICE.

On and after JAN. will discontinue the
liquor business, and invite my friends and
patrons especial attention to my wines and
liquors, which am selling out at a remarkably
low price. The goods must go, as / will con-
tlnue the grocery business only after the above
date. Please call ana examine stock and be
convinced. VIM. v. d. BRELING,
40 Barnard, corner York Street Lane.
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NOTICE.

have THIS DAY sold my interest In the gro
Gerry business, 90 and 81 Barnard street, to II. d.
Mcdonnell and retired from the trade, with
thanks to my friends for the patronage given
US, and ask continuation to the new firm
DEC. IS, 1891. Il. F. GRAHAM.
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SPECIAL NOTICES,

SE6C4A1A NOElGESs
On and after Feb /, 1890, the basis OF meas
urement of all advertising in the MORNING NEWS
will be agate, or at the rate Of 81 10 On inch for
for less than 81 90.
We the undersigned brokers agree to close our
places of business on Dec. 18th and aeth, 1891:
MOORE & JOHNSON.
L. A. O'NEILL.
NJ. G. TOBIAS
FLEMING & EDMoNDSToN.
DAVANT & HUNT.
LAW & BAKER
MOORE & co,
ISAAC @. HAAS.
Q. w. Drummer
A. @. HARMON.
N. pEwALD & co.
LABORRRs' NAVAL STORES AssOCIA.
TTON.
Notics to all whom it may concern. We, the
undersigned, give notice to all licensed con-
tractors that on and after the LIST OF JANUARY,
1899, we will not work with any sailors in cargo,
such as loading spirits or rosin.
WILLIAM aADsoN,
SAM PEATERS,
LYMUS RUSS,
WILLIAM CHESTNUT,
WILLIAM WESTON,
B. HARRIS,
:. EvINS,
4OMAs wILLIAMS,
DIN SMITH,
,ENRY JOHNSON,
ftDMAS FLOYD,
Joseph REDDAY,
h. HOWARD,
A. CARSWELL,
WILLIAM CLARK,
! WILLIAM HICKS,
THOMAS OLDTON,
J. H. WILLIAMS,
BY order of the above committee.
VIM GREEN, Chairman.
T. ]. WHITFIELD, President.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
AT A SACRIFICE
10 cent cards for cents
2s cent cards for cents.
At
SAMUEL sELIGs,
1O7 Bay Street.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
To THE PUBLIC:
We have a surplus stock on account of our
two stores. and being direct importers and
wholesale dealers. buying from first hands, are
in position to give full value for all orders of
Wines, Liquors. Cordials intrusted to our care.
NJ. LAWNS ESTATE,
As East Broad. so Bay Street.
Telephone 940
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Every day from A. NJ. to 10 A. M. Parties in
debted to said company will please make
prompt settlement to Mr.. George.
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NOTICE.
THE MUTUAL TRADING 90.

Mr.. F. L. GEORGE vii be ro.nd at the store
formerly occupied by
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
AS TO GOOD BEER.

Virtues Of Barley as Against Corn Beer.
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MEETINGA,

wORKINGMEN,s UNION ASSOCIATION.
SAVANNAH, Dec. 20, 1891.
You are herewith requested to meet at your
hall THIS DAY at O'Clock. 10 pay last tribute Of
respect to our deceased brother. JOSEPH NOBLE
By order Of s. A. WILSON, President.
r. H. THOMAS. Secretary.
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APPhL & SCHAIL,
HOUSE FURNISHING Goods
YOU

Have a serious week before
you. You are going to buy one
or more Christmas presents.
Our ART ROOM on our second
floor awaits your pleasure. We
have been diligent in antici.
patlng your wants, and Won
will find all of your embryotio
ideas and fancies, fully deyel.
oped here, and you will be sur.
prised at finding how easily
your hard task has been accom-.
plished, appropriately and sat.
isfactofily.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
--->--T-----~a-.-----
SOMETHING NEW,
DUO DE MoNTEBELLo EXTRA DRY
CHAMPAGNE.

P1nts and half pints. put up in fine wicker
baskets with handles, half dozen pints In a
basket, one dozea half piats This Champazne
w-s put up In Franco BY our special order, in
these fine baskets For sale onIy by
2. X. WARD q.
15S and 16O Bryan Street
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GROUND RENT LOT HOLDERS.

Holders Of ground rent lots desiring to file
objections to assessments OF said lots for city
taxes win find blank notices at our ofices.
SAUssY & sAUsSY,
AttorneYs for Lot Hnldarz
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sAvANNAH RIFLE Ass0CIArfoN

SAVANNAH RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 20, 1891.
The usual "New Years contest" will take
place on JAN. /. 1892 at Greenwich Park An
oyster roast will be provided, and prizes will be
This notice Is published early so that mem
bers can make their arrangements accordingly.
JAS. W. McALPIN. President
JNo. M. BRYAN, Secretary and Treasurer.
AM A FOOL,
so PEOPLE TELL ME,
Besause persist in buying good, honest work
In preference to the gaudy things. for which
oshers pay fancy prices. Horse sense tells me
that vehicles must be of strong material, and 1
am never guided by "psint and putty" effects
The guarantee of reliable firm is one safe
guard, and my confidence In their Judgment is
another guide.
have never been deceived in single prom.
SAVANNAH CARRIAGE AND WAGON co.
has made me.
Ny money was good and my buggy is safe.
It's reessuring to see what good company I'm
IN. For the majority of vehicles now come from
these enterprising and reliable Carriage dealers
~ paJS W ohy the DosG, anu from the DeSt con-
Germs, especially in vehiclesI Maybe after all
I'm not such
BIG FOOL,
FOR CHRISTMAS
GIVE him A BOX Ell AsTRoNOMo
CIGARS.
He will appreciate them more than anything
else.
It is the proper thing. and he win be well
pleased.
STERE's CIGAR STORE,
1875 Congress street
NOTICE.
First-class accountant, engaged as treasurer
of a prominent successful Savannah corpora
ton. can divide his time in similar capacity
Best Savannah references. Box 81, care News.
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| o1sAet, one dozea half piats. This Champagne
| WIS put uD In France BY our special order in
these fine baskets. For sale only BY
| P. X. WARD, Il.
1os and I60 Bryan Street.
GROUND RENT LOT HOLDERS.
Holders Of ground rent lots desiring to file
objections to assessments OF said lots for city
taxes win find blank notices at our Offices.
SAUssY & sAUssY,
Attorneys for Lot Holders
BARGAINS FOR CASH.
FOR ONE WEEK,
We have large lot of fine
DINNER AND TEA SETS
Which we will sch for the holidays
AT ACTUAL COST FOR CASH.
No goods offered cheaper or better anywhere.
Besides the very complete stock of staple
goods always to be found at our establishment,
we offer an unusually large assortment of choice
articles suitable
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Purchasers who wish to select novel pieces az
low cost, or those who desire the higher priced
wares, rich and unique in design, will have no
difficulty In making satisfactory selection, az
our stock affords the widest range In value.
GEO. W. ALLEN & CO.,
Corner Barnard ana State Streets.
FOR CHRISTMAS.
FINE TABLE AND COOKING WINES.
FINE OLD WHISTLES AND BRANDfES.
JELLIBs. JAMS AND PRESERVES.
FINEST FRENCH AND AMERICAN vEGE-
TABLES AND FRUITS.
FINE CANDIES AND NUTS
AT -
VIII. G. oooPERs,
IS whitaker Street.
SEQ TURKEYS,
1900 DOZEN EGGS,
Choice Tennessee Butter, Pigeon Pease,
Black-eye Pease.
For Sale Cheap by
W. INMAN MILLER,
1905 Bay Street.
THE SAVANNAH STEAM LAUNDRY,
131 CoSoRxss STREET,
WIN be closed on FRIDAY, ahe eSth inst. Your
bundle should be In the laundry by wEDNEs-
DAY at the fastest.
M.ERAaER, Proprietor.
Telephone $50 and S33.
b. c. PACETTI
PRACTICAL WORKMAN,
TIN ROOFING, CUTTERS AND LEADERS
REPAIRING TIN ROOFS, ETC, ETC.
Galvanized Cornices and window Caps a
Specially.
Agent for Cortrtght Metal Roofing Shingles.
Corner Jefferson and State Streets
FREE CHRISTMAS TURKEYS.
GIVEN AWAY.
From now till Christmas each purchaser has q
guess on the weight of the
FINE PAIR OF TURKEYS
/ In our window. To the one guessing nearest
their EXACT WEIGHT we will give the
LARGE TURKEY FREE,
And to the second nearest guess we win give
THE OTHER TURKEY FREE.
STAR SHOE STORE,
1DS Broughton Street.
ORANGES,
| BANANAS. MALAGA GRAPES.
CATAwBA GRAPES. FANCY CANDIES,
ALL KINDS NUTS. RAIsINS.
ANY Of the above goods at lowest market
prices at
| I. "a. O0J.T,I O. 10 90
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GEORGE MEYER,

Wholesale Dealer.
SPECIAL NOTlCE,
WE HAVE JUST MADE a CONTRACT
LARGE LOT OF SELECTED ORANGES
-FoR THE
HOLIDAY TRADE
Orders viii be taken for future shipment st
present prices. Now is tho time to place your
orders while fruit is low.
ESTATE s. W. BRANCH.
NOTICE.
Neither the Master nor Consignees of the
British bark GLER, Murray master will be
responsible for any debts contracted by crew
OF said vessel
A. MINIS SONS.
Consignees.
DON'T GET LEFT.
Remember and send in your orders early. and
you will be provided for. l have a fine lot of
the latest and best
TURKEYS TURKEYS
Dressed at home and guaranteed to be the finest
In the city. Send to
JAMES j. JOYCE,
Corner Liberty and Abercorn Streets.
F0R RENT,
From Jan. next, store and dwelling south
east corner Whitaker and South Bread street
lane now occupied by Mr.. W. G. A. Dlerks.
EFF BRYAN.
122 Bay Street.
YOU ARE WANTED
Around the corner at 100 State Street to see
our nice new stock of Furniture, Pretty Oak
and Walnut Bedroom Suites, Handsome Side
boards and wardrobes. Everything else in our
line in endless variety. BARBOUR g. co.
TOY PURCHASERS
Please remember that the stock Of Toys
Drums Wagons, Doll Carriages. etc, now on
sale at I6I Congress Street, must be closed
this week. Purchases can be made at private
sale during the day, and auction every night
at O'Clock.
EVERY ARTICLE MUST BE SOLD.
PLANTS FOR SALE,
Fifty cents each Of the Popinack, or Opoponax
These are Of the winter blooming variety. Their
beautiful little flowers are unsurpassed for
fragrance. AS an ornamental tree it is adapted
to garden or cemetery lots.
Orders may be left at Grocery Store Of
w. G.. COOPER. Whitaker street.
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CLOTHING.
Nlat Better

Christmas Present can you make YOU,
huooys. your sons. sweethears and
trends than an elegant Fisk. CIarL
q tlagg Scarf, a pretty SMOKING
Jacket Full Dress Shirt and a tho1s.
sand and one appropriate thing,
that you will find in our establish.
ment! You can get everything new
and tlrstcIass from the most noted
makers. at inventory prices. CONS
and get your holiday presents fromu s,
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On and after Feb. /, 1890 the basis Of meas
urement Of all advertising in the MORNING NEWS
will be agate or at the rate Of 81 40 an inch for
the first insertion. No Special Notice inserted
for less than 81 co.
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Fifty cents each Of the Popinack, or Opoponax.
These are Of the winter blooming variety. Their
beautiful little flowers are unsurpassed for
fragrance. AS an ornamental tree. it is adapted
to garden or cemetery lots.
Orders may be LETT at Grocery Store Of
W. G. COOPER. Whitaker street.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will sell at his residence
" Burnlea,' II miles south OF Chariesto"h'
Jefferson County, West Va, on
Tuesday, the slsf day Of March, 1891,
the following property, viz:
LARGE, SAFE AND OLD CARRIAGE
HORSE.
VERY FINE BROOD MARE, Agnes, i've
years old the second week of June next
She rides and drives well. 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
TWO YEAR-OLD C0LT-dark brownie
anoke-by Exile's brother and Agnes-large,
gentle. kind handsome and stately; will
make a splendid driving and riding horse
BEAUTIFUL ONE-YEAR-OLD FILLY-
Arletta-dark bay with star by the same
horse aud mare above; is large and spright-
worth a good deal to breed quick steppers
on by a fast trotter. The mare and colts
were never sick and are remarkably sound
and hearty.
2GOOD AND VERY GENTLE MILK COWS
Soon will have Calves.
3 GOOD HOGS.
One four-seat phGton, buggy and spring
wagon and gears | new cider press or 4
bbs. pure cider vinegar; some new apple bar
rels: hogshead and tubs ice chest prime
apple packer and trimming tools for the or
chard a bookcase and shelves for books 4
large cupboards; kitchen range, as good as
new; 4 stoves; , kitchen tables; churn and
crooks; locust posts; lot of fence rails some
fence boards and sawed lumber.
TERMS Sums under $40 cash over $40
negotiable note, we'll endorsed payable six
months after date. with interest. at the First
National Baak of Jefferson at Charlestown,
w Va
Sale to begin at II O'Clock a. m.
JNO. IHOS. GIBSON.
Spirit and Advocate copy.
Feb %. ls9l-ts.
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Mr. -. - 81 Register.

A telegram to tie Wheeling kegis'er from
Charleston announced that Senator Parks
had introduced a bin requiring the mem
bers OF ihe Board Of Regents 10 be practical
agriculturis,~ or mechanics.
Twill eseen by the following that wrong
impressions Of his object have been made,
and very properly he makes tbe correction.
lie had no such purpose as crowding out
professional meu brothers not agriculiurists
OF mechanics;
10 DE Editor ~ &s Regs'r.
DEAR oIR.-In your issue OF the ZJln, /
find the ABOVE This Is erroneous, the OH
proposed am amendment 80 that IN any iu-
ture appoia ment, agrlculturaiiSts or me
chanics may be appointed, but limits their
number t0 Il majority. In the view OF the
large appropriation, made by the General
Government. namely $1,000 per annum OF
the Agricultural Experiment station and
st5uO0 to $50 600 Tor educational purposes
in thai channel. aud "a, The Agricultural aud
Mechanical College is 40 AO'gautown, II Is
bat right that those .Qr whom these aPPI'-
priations are intended 20 b. n,ii' should have
4 fair representation on the board, but a.
stated the bin does not contemplate disturb.
ing any appointments already made and
ONLY applies 90 the future. This provision
as 10 Regents or trustees, Is the law OIL
Mississippi and other states, 500 that 'he
proposition Is not 20 new one.
will be- glad. 10 Won will, 1t opportunity
presents correct che Impression that / de
sired To- exclude the professional men from
their fair representation on the board
The proposition In a certain bill before
the Ho i,e. thiuS 40 204 Is objectionable
and the people in mv district are opposed To
q. We are anxious that the Asricu turai
and Mechanical classes should derive all the
benefit possible from the liberal appropria
tions bv ,he General Government, and he
boari should be- thoroughly representative
of The various schemes Of the state. This
cannot be- by reducing the board. re
mun very truly your.
ALEXANDER PARKS,
Charleston. February %.
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Last Il. and o. Excursion to Washing
ton.

The last of the series Of popular excur-
sions to Washington, via B. & o R. r will
take place on Thursday. March 18th, and
will be fully in eeeping with the TWO which
have preceded for excellence of service and
perfection Of arrangements for the comfort
of passengers. At no other time during the
wear probably will such cheap railroad rates
TO the National Capitol be in force as on
this excursion and at no other season will
the city be more attractive. all the public
buildings will be opon to visitors, including
the Capitol, the Treasury, the Agricultural,
the Interior. the War, State, Navy aud Post
Office departments, the National Museum,
Washington Monument, Soldiers Home and
National Cemetery at Arlington, all OF
which are full of interest to every patriotic
American. The Corcoran Art Gallery,
Smithsonian Institute, Botanical Gardens
and Naval Observatory, which are also open
to visitors, are filled with collections of the
beautiful, the quaint, and the curious in art
and nature.
All tickets are also good to Baltimore and
return via the famous Royal Blue Line and
other trains of the B. and o. The tickets
will be valid ten days, allowing ample time
for visiting Alexandria, Mt. Vernon, Rich
mond. Old Point Comfort, the Naval Acad-
envy at Annapolis, and other points of inter-
est within easy reach of Washington.
Below is a list of stations showing rates Of
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c.. T. MITCHELL & co.
LETTERS
FROM THE ORIENT.
BY MRS. A. w. WILSON,
With Introduction by Rev Samuel Rodgers.


''Thc Idtocate has received with pleasure this
anticipated volume. II is charming in its
physical makeup, but much more 20 in it,
breathing contents IL is book with a soul,
and that too regenerated and aglow with the
spirit of the mighty Leader, who is still lifting
up his eyes unto the whitened fields. We
learned to admire the authors literary stye, as
well a. the evangelistic trend of her thought
during her now famous tour through the East
accompanying the Bishop and cleaning like
another Ruth, in his footsteps; but we were
hardly prepared for this delightful book. II
is scenic. graphic soul-stirring, and will be
worth many thousands TO the missionary
treasury That a woman. sharp-eyed and cul.
tiyated. should have looked upon the modern
'abomination of desolation' at the chief seats
OF It's ignorance and misery, aud then have
written down her impressions In thrilling SEN
fences. would be epocbal in the history Of the
Church but the present volume has a much
greater significance and should circulate ey-
erywhere Next TO its piety, that which i'm
presses US most is its literary perfection. The
are numerous. and both illustrate
and narrate II is a marvel for cheapness-ihe
price being one dollar but we apprehend for
quite other reasons than the last mentioned
that the book will have n great sale
Orie0iu CHriaidn Idroodfe.
Send Orders 10
BARBEE & SMITH. Agents.
Publishing House Of the VI Y Church. South,
Nashville. Tenn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

court Hen,aV receire compensation Tor
his services to be fixed by the council. and
which shall not be increased or diminished
during his term Of Office.
SS. 1t shall be the duty OF the commits
sioners of streets to superintend the opening,
construction and repair OF the roads, streets
and alleys, sidewalks, crosswalks, footwaays,
drains and cutters within said town, and to
put aud keep the same in good repair, and
carry into execution all the resolutions,
orders and ordinances Of the council In re-
ation thereto.
40. The council of said corporation shall
be entitled To all the benefits Of chapter for
ty-two of the code OF West Virginia, for the
condemnation of lands for streets, alleys and
public buildings of said corporation and the
commissioners appointed under said chapter
shall in cases of opening of streets or alleys
or in widening the same not only ASSESS what
is lust compensation a. provided in said
chapter, but they shall also assess the dam
ages and benefits to all lot owners or prop
erty holders having lots or land adjacent 10
and abuttiug on such street or alley, whose
10. or land nav be benefited or injured by
the opening of such street or alley, or by the
widening of anv such street or alley, and
shall make report as provided in said CHAP
ter. but such lot owners and property hold
ers shall be named in the application and be
served with notice as required by said chap
ter. and the duties of such commissioners
and their oaths shall cover the duties here
in imposed. All assessments for benefits
under this act shall be lien on the proper
tv against which the same are assessed and
NAV be enforced in court of equity. But
either party to such assessment of damages
or benefits shall have the right to call for
jurv a provided in said chapter.
Takes effect at the expiration of 90 days
nffnr ifs nnssana
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04
T.gME N'OTECE.

election of Chap of the Ordinances of
- Charlestown provides:
All lettering or cOngregating upon the streets
or sidewalks, to the obstruction OF the same,
or around the public pumps within the town,
is forbidden and every person offending a
gainst this section shall be fined one dollar for
each offence.
All persons are hereby cautioned against vi
olating the above ordinance, as its provisions
will hereafter be strictly enforced.
GUSTAV BROWN,
February 1 1891 Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

AT the launching of two new war-ships
at Portsmouth, England, last week, Queen
Victoria and her son, the Prince of Wales,
quarreled about triaing breach OF etiquette
They got some color in their iaces-a Brit
ish red or royal purple.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

The larges, Greeuback in existence Is Of
$4,000 value, and is the only one OF its
kind. We would pat il 90 exhibition-but
for the reason that it is not yet-not vet
i'm our possession.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

An exchange truthiully says There Is
more JOY in a newspaper office over letter
containing cash, than over che ninety and
nine that contain circulars and compliment
aries 10 exhibitions The editor has not the
time nor chlation to attend
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

Elk Senator Blair has been appointed and
confirmed Minister to China. He vii do
his level best, no doubt, 10 Introduce his ed
ucational scheme over there aud advocate,
also. woman suffrage lie will do away
with tea box hieroglyphics IN q ji.iy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04
Nurse Notice.

Mrs Robertson offers her services to the Ia
dies of Charestown and vicinity as a Monthly
Nurse No objection to going to the country
She can be found at her mothers residence
next to Mrs Cockrell's Terms moderate
earnestly solicit your patronage.
Respectfully
Jan II. 81 MRs. NARY ROBERTSON.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

The Morgantown Nsr D9miaion claims
Oil TO be Mouongalias " trump card IL
turns up from greasy old deck, doesn't it'
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/, and time of traius.

CorrespondingIy low rates are made from
other stations on the line.
Parlor car on the morning train from
Staunton through to Washington.
For tickets and Parlor or Sleeping Car
accommodations call upon or address G. E.
Dudrow, T. p A., Winchester, or any other
B. & 0. agent.
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.
WIN. KAHN. Sadler Building
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

Auditor Dafiy announces that there does
no; appear a single dollar delinquent by the
sherifs of this State for the year 1889
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

Hon Presley Morris. Senator and Jour
nalist, is known to be pretty handy with
the pencil, aud he undertook, a few days
ago in the Senate, 20 prove his capabilities
as an ink-sliuger. In almost a iracas with
Senator St Clair be undertook 20 retard the
belligerent progress Of that gentleman by
an uplifted heavy glass iukstand aud blood
in his eye-blood in hos eye, not the lux
stand
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

When the Democrats i'm the State Senate
unmasked their batteries on Tuesday, why
was not the quorum promptly broken p
Nctgt Paper Rep }
Ifto break a quorum is the proper thing
for the Michigan republican Legislators 20
do. why shouldn't the democratic speaker,
a "a Reed, count quorum
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-03-04

The Rev E j. Wills, died at his home in
Kingand Queen county, Virginia, on Thurs
day, aged n years. Mr.. Willis was the
father of Mr.. w. II G.. Willis, cashier of
the Union Bank of Winchester. He was at
one time pastor of the Baptist church in
Wiuche- or. and was at the head of the
Baptist Female Academy there, aud after
wards q, Cls5ksbur, Mr. Willis. many
years ago was q Judse on the bench in Cal
iiorn;a. and was the first thereto sentence "a
criminal TO death.