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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
Ertra Session Of Congress August IN

President Cleveland on Friday issued the
following proclamation
Ereouiire RaRsiop, Washington, ID. C.,
June 80. IS9S.-Whereas the distrust and
apprehension concerning the financial stu
alton which pervade all business circles
have already caused great loss and damage
20 our people and threaten to cripple our
merchants, stop the wheels of manufacture,
bring distress and privatiOn to our farmers
and withhold from our workingmen the
wage of labor,
Aud whereas the present perilOus condi-
ton is largely the result of financial policy
which the executive branch Of the govern
ment finds embodied in unwise laws which
must be executed until repealed by Con-
gress,
Now. therefore, 1, Grover Cleveland,
President Of the United States, in perform
snce Of constitutional duty, do by this
proclamation declare that an extraordinary
occasion requires the converting of both
houses Of the Congress Of the United States
at the Capitol, in the city of Washington,
on the seventh day Of August next, at II
o'clock noon
To the end that the people be relieved
through legislation from present and inn
pending danger and distress.
All those entitled to act as members of
the Fifly-third Congress are required to take
notice of this proclamation and attend at
the time and place above stated.
Given under my hand and the seal of the
United States at the city Of Washington on
the thirtieth day Of June, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred aud
ninety-three, and of the independence Of
the United States the one hundred and sew
enteenth. GROVER CLEVELAND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

The stOop Of the shoulders noticed among
bicyclists, andsometimes leading to deiorm-
isy. is scientifically called "KyPhosis Bicy-
clis.arum." Just the name Of the thing,
provided mention Of it in the newspapers IS
frequent. will be fatal to typesetters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
To the Worlds Fair ria the B. d ORR.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
placed on sale at the ticket offices on the
Valley Division excursion tickets to Chi
cago at the low rate of S22.S5 for the round
trip from any point on the line from Lex
ingtou to Harper's Ferry. These tickets
are good going or returning via Pittsburgh
or Grafton and are valid for return journey
until November 10Th. The Baltimore and
Ohio is decidedly the most picturesque
route to Chicago, aud as evidence of this
fact thousands of tourists from abroad and
the North are travelling via this line, so as
to view its Incompatible scenery. The
blazing natural gas wells in the Allegheny
mountains are among the most wonderful
sights in the world and present a vivid
scene to the B. & o. tourist. For more de-
tailed information as to rates, time of trains,
train connections and sleeping car accom-
mOdations apply to C. E. DudrOw, travel
ing pass gger agent, Winchester, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

Gov. MscCorkle has invited the Army
West Virginia to hold its annual reunion
At Charleston. If the invitation IS accept
ed x-Gov. Foraker will have an oPportu-
~ to renew his acquaintance with ex-Gov.
Il. ". Wilson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

Nearly million Columbian souvenir
half dollars are still held at the Philadel-
phia mint subject to the orders of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury The opinion of At
toruey- General Olney that no money ought
to be paid to the Illinois corporation known
as the Worlds Columbian Exposition will
take the control Of the souvenir coins out
of their hands, and in all probability the
coins will be placed in circulation at par
value. as it is stated st the mint that they
will probably not be recoined. The last
shipment Of half dollars to Chicago was
made April 8, 1898, and amounted to $780,
100.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

An exciting personal encounter between
ex-U. S. Attorney Sturgiss and another
member Of the bar took place in court at
Morgantown during the trial Of some case
No blood was shed, but bottle Of red ink,
aimed at the head Of Mr. Sturgiss, impaired
a CORY hue to the field Of battle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

A merited compliment to the Baltimore
Sun is from the Richmond STATE as follows !;
'The Baltimore SIN is giving the best re-
ports OF the Worlds Fair that we see. Its
correspondent tackles the subject in a con-
else daily chapter The result for Us Is an
attendance on the fair without the need Of
going TO Chicago"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

In connection with Leland Stanford
death curious story is published that will
be received with delight by that large class
of people who believe in omens of one kind
or another. While no more superstitious
than the ordinary man, Senator Stanford
had strange belief that his life was linked
with that of two palm trees planted by his
hand in front of his elegant country resi-
dence. He bestowed great care on these
trees, and they hourished until about six
weeks ago, when their leaves began to turn
yellow. No one noticed this change until
one evening the Senator called the attention
of one of his closest friends to the trees and
said that he regarded this decay as a bad
omen. He said solemnly: When those
trees died my life will end" And so it
proved, for when Stanford lay dead last
week in the shadow of his palm trees, his
friends saw that the last vestige of green
upon them had shriveled and withered
away.-Erehange.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

A four-wheeled wagon, whose motive
power is supplied by a benzine engine, has
been tested in Germany. Il is intended to
carry passengers through city streets or
country roads, and can be run al the rate OF
halfeent mile. The wagon and engine
can be made for $500. The speed is as high
as fifteen miles an hour the death rate is
well. isn't stated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

The Clarksburg Nslcs says: Anything
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, Of the Second Dis
trict, may say on the tariff or finance must
be accepted as the elaboration Of an able
and talented man. He is not the man to
give expression to an inconsiderate thought
on subjects Of national Importance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
Administrator Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims against Geo. w. Cockrell, deceased, to
present the same with the vouchers thereof to
the undersigned administ rator.
R0BT. c. RISSLER, Admir-,
June q, '93--3t. Geo. w. Cockrell, decd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
The Story of a Name.

The Baltimore Sun of Thursday last had
an interesting letter anent Capt. r. ]. Han
cocks "ElIerslie." farm in Albemarle coun-
ty, virginia,-the birthplace of fine racers.
We append only part of the communica-
ton, as follows:
"Grazing in meadow near by is another
brood mare, whose record, although not yet
completed, is remarkable. She is Tillie
Russell, by Scathelock. About four years
ago three sons of this mare won each race
on different tracks in different parts of the
country on the same day, record possibly
never equaled. The three were Harry,
Charlie and Jimmie Russell. Tillie Russell
is the dam of several other cracks, among
them being Russell, whose home is at 4. W.
Walden's, Carroll county, Md. Russell won
$50 900 when two years old The first colt
bred at ElIerslie was named in honor OF
Captain Hancocks daughter. The second
was named Tillie Russell in honor of a Vir-
ginia heroine.
"Miss Tille Russell was young lady OF
Winchester, Va. She is the subject of the
painting by Oregon Wilson, "Woman's De-
yotion; or, A Night on the Battlefield
The picture represents the young lady seat
ed on the battlefield with her hair falling
around her shoulders. The scene is held
| near Winchester in 1864. Lying on the
ground is a young Confederate soldier, Ran
dolph Ridgely, who has been very seriously
wounded. The field surgeon left him IL
charge of the young lady, telling her thai
| if he was allowed to move it would be a
the cost of his life, The surgeon left hel
with her. charge early in the evening anc
failed to return. All night she held the
wounded man in her arms, at what discom
fort she alone knew. Her shawl had been
taken to use as flag of truce. In the morn
ing she was found still holding the wound
ed soldier. Her care had saved his life.
"The year following this episode of thu
war Captain Hancock, who is native o
Louisiana, was brought into Wincheste
badly wounded and prisoner. He wa
living on cot when he saw young lady
looking in the door, To Miss Russell, fo
she was the young lady, Captain Hancock
unfolded the matter nearest his heart. /
was his love for Virginia girl aud his hopes
of speedily marrying her. His hopes, h'
said, were blghted on account of his being
I n prisoner. Miss Russell listened to hi
story and promised then and there to effec
his escape. Five weeks later, when he wa
convalescing, she got information that h'
was to he sent to Fort Delaware. The nigh
before he was to be transferred she put {
hospital badge on his arm, gave him bas
ket to carry and not only effected his escape
through the Federal lines, but mapped on
plan by following which he reached Ell
lerslie, the home oil his sweetheart, whom
he married one month later.
"Besides naming his fine horse after hi
deliverer, Captain Hancock presented t.
Miss Russell a thoroughbred from his farm
The editor of THE FREE PRESS begs tn
privilege of reharking that Oregon Wilson
achievement was failure only by reason
of the fact that he gave auburn hair to
woman whose hirsute adornment rivalleC
in blackness the wing of the raven.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

The Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore Sun of Monday writes 1.-THE
early assembling of Congress will precipi-
tate the contests for the elective officers of
the House and the maneuvering of members
for desirable places on the committees will
begin at once. 1t is conceded by every one
that Mr.. Crisp will be elected Speaker again.
1t is doubtful if there will be any other
candidate mentioned in the caucus. Many
of the more advanced tariff reformers would
be glad to have an opportunity to make Mr..
Wilson, of West Virginia, Speaker, but no
steps haye been taken toward opening a
campaign against Mr.. Crisp. 1t is expect
ed Mr.. Wilson will be given the most i'm
portant committee assignment in the list,
the Craftsmanship of the committee on ways
aud means, which will give him charge of
the tariff bill aud make him the leader of
the House. II is recognized on all sides
that there is no man in the House better
equipped to lead the tariff debate than is
Mr.. Wilson, who has long been considered
one of the best informed men in or out OF
Congress on economic questions. He is a
close thinker and logical, scholarly speak
er. He lacks in that robust frame and ag
gressiveness what is desirable in the leader
of such disorderly assembly as the House
of Representatives sometimes becomes, but
he will be supported by men who can COM
pensate for this lack. Mr.. McMillin of
Tennessee will often be found taking lead
ing part in the parliamentary battles over
the tariff bill"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
Notice.

The town council ordered the town sergeant
TO notify all persons to have their shade trees
trimmed so they will not obstruct the light
from the street lamps, and from wagons and
carriages passing through he streets. Same
to be published in the papers Of the town.
w. L. HEDGES
July 5, 1893. Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
the following property, viz
The House and Lot in Charles
Town.

West Va, on the south side Of North alley
end west of West street, between the property
of Elias Lunceford and Eyitts run, conveyed
to David Williams by John p. Oden and wife.
Also HOUSE AND LOT near the residence
of DR.. W. L. Lppitt, in Charles Town, West
Va, the same that was conveyed to David
Williams by w. f, Lippitt and wife by deed
of date August "a, 1891.
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by the Di-
rectors of said Association. -0ne-third cash
residue in two equal payments at six and
twelve months, with interest on deferred pay.
ments from day of sale. Title withheld until
all the purchase money is paid. Sale TO COM
mence at II o'clock a. m.
FORREST w. BROWN,
CLEON MOORE,
June 7, 1S93-ts. Trustees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
NelU Advertisements.
For Sale.

Building stone and old lumber. Apply to
the Building Committee of the NJ. E. Church,
South.
July s. 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
Clover Seed.

Choice Western Red and sapling Clover
Seed, for sale by
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

eff those who now celebrate the anniver-
sary of American independence guard
against the sordid struggle for unearned
wealth that stiles patriotism if they
exact from public servants the strict
est accountability in the performance Of
public duties if they hold fast to the
American ideas that work is honorable and
economy is virtue; ifthey insist that there
should be honesty and cleanliness in poll
tics, and if they refuse to encourage exPe-
dients that endauger the foundation Of sound
national finance those who follow US will
ioyously celebrate the day in centuries yet
70 come, wrote the President in reply to
Tammany's invitation to Join in the annu-
al celebration. Ex-Speaker Crisp made a
patriotic speech.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

The Fourth of July celebration at the
Worlds Fair was full Of patriotic enthusi-
asm. An immense crowd was present
Vice President Stevenson presided and
made bright speech. The original Paul
Jones flag was run up and the new Column
bian bell at Troy, n. Y, was rung BY cleo
tricity. Mayor Harrison waved Gen. An
drew Jacksou's sword and called on his
hearers 70 swear TO defend the country
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
Executors Notice.

The undersigned, having qualified as execu-
tors of the estate of Joshua Myers, deceased.
all persons having claims against said estate
will present the same promptly to them for
and those indebted thereto are re-
quested to settle at once.
VI. B. MYERS,
July 5. 1882. J. p. MYERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
Estray.
Buggy and Harness.

ToP-BUGGY and HARNESS for sale
both in good condition. Apply al .,,,cr
MAY II, 1913. FREE PRESS Of biOA'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
POstponement.

The sale of the foregoing described property
is postponed until
Friday, July, IAN 1893.
Sale in front of Court. House in Charles Town.
+. w. BROWN.
CLE0N MOORE,
July 5. 1898. Trustees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
SATTEENS

In India, Brocaded, Precipitation Proof, freneI
Mourning. Silcot and Satin GlorlaC lo'hl no9'
Challes. French Muslins, Irish Lawns, Oig-n
dies, India Crepes, twenty novelties ID lnPO'
cd and Domestic Dress Ginghams.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
The Blue Lacs.

The words "blue laws" says the Youths
Journal are often seen in the newspapers of
to-day, but just why they are thus named
is known to comparatively few PERSONS
We, therefore, name few of them.
They were called blue because they were
printed on blue paper They belonged to
the State of Connecticut Here are some
of them.
"No one shall be freeman or have
vote unless he is converted and member
of one of the churches allowed in the Do
minion."
"No dissenter from the essential worship
of the Dominion shall be allowed to give
vote for electing magistrates or any officer"
'No food or lodging shall be offered to
hereto"
mo one shall cross the river on the Sab
bath but all authorized clergyman"
'No one shall travel, cook victuals, make
beds, sweep houses, cut hair or shave on the
Sabbath day."
mo one shall kiss his or her children on
the Sabbath or feasting days"
"The Sabbath day shall begin at sunset
Saturday"
"Whoever wears clothes trimmed with
gold, silver or bone lace above one shilling
yard shall be presented by the grand Ju-
rors, and the selectmen shall tax the estate
f3OO."
"Whoever shall bring cards or dice in the
| Dominion shall be fined e5."
'No one shall eat mince pies, dance, play
cards, or play any instrument of music ex-
cept the drum, trumpet or jewsharp."
"No man shall court maid in person or
by letter, without obtaining the consent of
her parents e5 penalty for the first offense,
elO for the second, and for the third, i'm
prisonment during pleasure of the court"
i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
HOUSES & LOTS
IN CHARLEs-T0WN, WEST va

The undersigned Trustees, by virtue of the
following Deeds of Trust viz one from David
Williams and wife TO Forrest w. Brown, Trus-
tee, for Jefferson Building association No. 8,
recorded in County Clerks Office of Jefferson
County, W. Va, in Deed Book T, Page 542 :
one from David Williams and wife to same
Trustee, dated June 18th, 1890. recorded in
same Office, Deed Book V, Page 81, for the
benefit of same Association; one from David
Williams and wife to Cleon Moore, Trustee,
dated February 0, 1891 recorded in same Of
flee Deed Book w, Page 81, and one from Da-
vid Williams and wife to Cleon Moore, Trus-
tee, dated August "a, 1891, recorded in same
office, Deed Book Y, Page 45-said two last
named being for the benefit of Jefferson
Building Association No. l0-will offer at pub
lie sale in front of the courthouse in Charles
Town, West Virginia, on
Friday, the 9OM day Of June, 1898,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
For Sale.

Window -sashes, blinds, doors. etc, Of the
old Methodist Church. Apply at this Office.
june 7, lsp5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
Feed at Retail.

Delivered promptly. Ear Corn 0sts, c SI
Bran. Corn and Cob ground. Bsled Hay O"
en- Feed, &C., at Coal and Wood 1ero, -,
BIC. WASHINGTON, Ass''"
Nay 1, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05

Ha IS all kinds at S. D. Hirschman &
Co.'S store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
Hats Renovated.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming Is prepared % fenos,' !.
gentlemen's silk or felt hats promptly ~. ~
moderate rates. Call at her residence e'''
Of Charles street, south Of Congress
MAY 8 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
NOVEL SPRING
DRESSING.
We are Doing Business in the
Age of New Styles on
Dressing and Materials.
OLD STYLES

Are things Of the past in our Great Store
Wherever you see them on our counter. youh
find them marked at half to three ioarth'
value.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
COME AND SEE

The new Spring Styles in Changeable serge
Popins and Silks, Silk Striped and aIeo
Fabrics, French Whip Cords, English PoPith.
and Roman Plaids. with innumerble eli'
and Fabrics for trimming TO match.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
for Infants and Children.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior TO any prescription
known TO me II A ARCHER, NJ D.,
III So. oxford ST., Brooklyn, y. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
For Sale.

A pair of WESTERN PONIES broken to
ride and drive. Apply to -
May 3, 1893. GEO. PORIERFlELD.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-05
NEW GOODS.

New styles are what the public want. ",
are here with our Great Stores TO meet and
supply that want at the lowest possible cost %
our patrons.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-03
the PARK BOARD.
Proposition to Mako Park Grounds at
End Of Madison street

Proposition to Mako Park Grounds It
End Of Madison street
The board of park commissioners yester.
day held a meeting al which a proposition
was received from the Madison Street
Cable Railway Company to lease its
grounds to the city Tor ten years upon
certain conditions. The matter was re-
ferred 10 the council.
Superintendent Schwagerl submitted
his monthly report, which gives details
upon the routine work Of the department.
Besides the current topics the superin-
tendent has the following:
The department. is frequently urged that It
should cali upon citizen property owner.
especially these controlling the Lake Wa. hing
ton east shore. Tor the purpose OF specifically
determining who are cesirous Of ceding to the
city the right-of-way through their land and
upon what condition they desire to make such
eession. Several have repeatedly stated to this
department their wish to give the city such a
rght-of-way fos a park driveway, bu. definite
action can only be determined upon by the SEN
timent OF tie whole length OF the shore in
vOlved. The topography OF this shore is ON file
in tie department, though section ines have
not yet been located, which work will need to
be doue after the owners give consent to the
general plan, partly lined out upon the topo-
graphical maps ana p ans mentioned.
Mr.. Schwagerl reported also that ar
rangements had been made for exchanges
with the government horticultural gar
dens Of France and Of the Arnold Arbor-
etum of Jamaica Plains. Mass.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-03
MARINE NEWS.

1AToosm. June as p. m.-Clesr: light north
wat wind. Passed out-ship in tow Of Tacoma
asa2:s0 n M: bark in tow Of Pioneer at AS p.
m Passed in--Bsrx At ; 30 .. m; tug Sea Lion
Az .. m: four msstsa schooner outside
sEAH BAY. June as :. m--tloudy; light
the bay.
s-aALLAn Bar. Juno 2-5n m--cioudy; light
northwest wind.
stsxr. June asp m.-Past.y cloudy: light
wsst wind.
soKr CRESCENT. June as p m.-Cissr:
Light north vest wind. Tug with Two square
Tigsers In sow passed up At p. m.
9o1r AseEIKs. Juns as =. m.-Clsar;
ea4sn. schr ST. Lawrence in bay.
fsokr TowSsESD. Jnne 2-tspscial 1Arrived
Sir Tacoma. from China and Japan. via Vie
tofss. at Tacoma; str City OF Topeka, from
Alaska; I'll Dashing Wave. from San Francisco,
foz Tacoma. To sell toxnorfow-Sh Kenncbec.
from Sanaimo from San Francisco; Ger an L.ta.
fresn whatcom for Callao; hktn j. NJ Gs.ni:hs,
TO. ian Francisco.
?ogr GAMBLE, June 2-fSpecinl. Arrived
b. Palmyra. thir:een days from San Francisco.
San Francisco. June 2-Arrivcd--Str Point
at:ls. Dapar;sd-su Willamette Valley, for
fssuina bay.
NGw YoRK. June Arrived Columbia, from
Hamburg; Austria. from Naples; Germanic,
frssrn Liverpool: wieland. from Havre; sorrento.
fr,,sn Hamburg.
fsANBu nc. June -Arrived-Nor mia, from
Nca YORK.
1HE Lizard. Juno 2-Passcd-LA Tourfaiue,
fran New York; Minnesota, from Philadelphia
NISsALE, June 2-Passed-LAncastriau from
Boston: Runic. from New York.
TACOMA. June 2 Especial Tho Northern
Psaifc steamship Tacoma arrived here today.
hag!ng aboard small number OF Cinnamon. 200
BIZ - Of silk for New York, and the 6rst Ahip
ment OF tea Of the season. The tea will be
reshsd East with ell possible haste.