Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-01-20

Congress.
There's a good deal Of Chiliau war in the
atmosphere Col Elio, shepard may yet
have an opportunity TO how his patriotism
by employing a substitute.
Cardinal Simeoui, formerly papai sccre-
tary Of state, and feci-general OF the
Propaganda, died at Rome on the l4th.--
His death was due 70 an attack Of influenza.
Dear FREE Press, the Republican party
i not LETT is right-Ritchic Gdsetfe
Two weeks ago you said 'the Republican
party is left" That i, is right Is an alter
thought, ell?
England and Germany unite in an Gu
deavor TO dissuade Chilli from provoking a
war with the United States They take IN
TO consideration. principally. the dire rs-
suits TO trade \ sordid view Of the situa-
ton.
Judge G. p. Snyder of the Criminal Court
at Charleston Kanawha, is rusher. The
Gazette says he disposed of eighty-siN cases
on Friday and q hundred and fifty on sat
urday. Il looks as il the judge might soon
be out Of job.
John sherman SAYS lie never will enter
another political fight, and Foraker says It
he does he will not be in it very long. For
aker so recently measured swords with
sherman TO his own hurt we are surprised
he is contemplating the knife
There was great enthusiasm at the annual
dinner of the Reform Club Of New York
CITY ON Saturday night Many prominent
persons were present, among them Senators
Carlisle and Villas. Every mention of Mr..
Cleveland's name was greeted with yociier-
Gus applause.
Senator PETER has introduced a bill in the
senate to loan the farmers of Indiana one
hundred million dollars out Of the public
treasury a. > per cent OF the half value Of
their farms. What is the matter with the
farmers of the other States that the Indian
ians have the Preference!
Yesterday was the anniversary OF the
birth of Gen. L. Z. Lee. The day was OBJ
served in a number of places. Hon. VIM.
l.. Wilson was the orator at Alexandria,
Virginia. and Hon. e. T. O'Fernll at At
lanta, Georgia Both of ;hem first quality
representative ex-Confeds.
We knew that Manhattan Island was
tolerably we'll crowded. bat we supposed
the great Gotham was big enough 10. the
accommodation of the Charle=town colony
without scrouging. Il appears otherwise.
See New York letter in back number OF the
Spirit. also letters in FREE PRES, Of to-day
and las, week.
Hon. David b. Hills recent attempt to
arrange a programme for thc national De
mocracy proved dismal failure. Hcmade
the mistake ct sounding the call to retreat
when the disposition Of the party was to
advance. The statesman who is ambitious
TO lead tue Democratic party ought 90 put
himself in front OF it.
Hon. John sherman has expressed some
doubt OF President Harri>ou's ability TO
carry Ohio. lrOhio i, doubtful in the O.
piniou orthc newly reelected and far-sce-
ing Senator tor whom the administration
did it, level best, pray tow are We 60 esti-
mate lhe presumption OF those republicans
who claim West Virginia:
Republican sentiment j. said 90 be divi-
ded between Me>srs. Eikins and George
Wesley Atkinson Tor the gubornatorial NOM
nation. il will be very unequal division
IL the War Secretary expresses desire for
the honor By the time he gets through
with Chill maybe Mr. L. would ike TO be
ia the inca, Of 81 West Virginia campaign TO
get ,haved out
The announcement that the Southern
people favo- war with Chill TO give them
opportunity 10 manifest their loyalty o. the
Union Is reflection upon brave and pa
triotic people Southeruers DO not need
opportunities Co prove their courage or Low
atty. When there /, occasion for a resort
To arms they respond with alscrity and are
we'll nigh inyincibe
One of the most notable of the many re-
cent deaths from the epidemic influenza is
that Of Cardinal Henry Edward Mannins
primate ofthe Catholic Church in England.
The Cardinal. who was in his eight-iourth
wear. was recognized a, one ofthe most Wig
orous iutellects of his time, and leader of
thought not only on religious but on social
questions lie was especially distinguished
as the champion Of the laboriug men of
England.
The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sur writes: Senator Hill divides
with Senator German the distinction of be-
ing the most prominent aud the most sought
after Democrat in Washington. although
the Maryland Senator easily retains the
lead Indeed. adept as he has proved him
al en- r.,fff-,- 81, ar.