Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-09-28

Mr.. Frank P. Poston, of Memphis, broth
err of David H. Poston who was murdered
by H. Clay King, recently wrote to Mr..
Cleveland criticizing severely, though in
courteous terms, his reply to letter of Mrs.
E. X. White, Kings niece, appealing to
him to intercede with the governor of Ten
nessee in behalf of King. Mr. Cleveland
has replied to Mr.. Poston expressing his
amazement at the misinterpretation which
has been placed upon his letter to Mrs.
White and his inability to account for the
feelings which have been occasioned, and
continuing as follows:
''Have you and others who are inclined
10 criticise my action for moment reflected
upon the fact that my letter was written In
response to the pitable plea of an apparent
ly heart broken woman, setting forth In
manner most impressive the reasons why
the life of her uncle should be spared? Have
you and my critics overlooked the fact that
| absolutely declined to interfere with the
Governor in behalf of this man? Have
you and they forgotten the courtesy and
consideration which gentlemen in the North
as well as in South consider due to the APP
peal of a woman? Has it entirely escaped
attention that the letter was dictated simply
and solely by the sympathy which every
true man ought to feel for a woman In dis
tIess
edo not overlook the fact that in the clos
ing paragraph Of the letter | did say | felt
there might be extenuating circumstances.
This was written in connection with the
plain statement of my letter, absolutely
forcing the meaning in any ones mind who
saw it that my idea concerning extenuatlon
was derived from the letter to which | re-
sponded.
al should not be frank with you if | did
not add that, so far as my meaning and in
tent were concerned, do not in the least
regret my action. In response to your sug-
gestion that this act of mine may result in
the loss of democratic votes in the pending
campaign, you will pardon me, hope, if |
say that when political expediency forces
me to be discQurteOus to distressed wom-
an | am prepared to retire from politics"
The State board of Worlds Fair mana
gers of West Virginia is DESTROYS that the
agricultural exhibit of this State at the
great Exposition shall be creditable, fully
displaying "our great farming and grazing
resources, as well as the spirit, energy and
pride of our people in these pursuits" To
this end circular letter to the farmers of
West Virginia has been issued, asking for
their hearty co opertion. In getting to-
gether suitable exhibit the board has Sc
cured the cooperation of the State Board
of Agriculture, representatives of which
will, as far as possible, call upon or commu-
nicate with those engaged in agriculture
and stock raising but as it will be impos-
sible to reach in this way all so interested,
farmers are earnestly requested to commu-
nicate with T. c. Atkeson, President Board
of Agriculture, Buffalo, Putnam Co.; II. NJ.
Turner, Sec'y, Shepherdstown; s. S5Jacobs,
West Liberty; G. r. Sperow, Martinsburg (;
J. NJ. Rowan, Union; or the Board of
Worlds Fair Managers, Parkersburg, sta
ting the kind of exhibits each may desire
to make and asking for any information
needed. The board of managers promises
to do everything in its power 70 advance
the interests of the agricultursts of the
State at the Exposition, and asks in return
their cordial cooperation.
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