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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
Fall Orercoats.

One of the most indispensable garment:
of a geutleman's wardrobe is light weight
oyercoat. The evenings will sOou be get
ting chilly and you will find an overcosi
will prevent many n cold, besides adding
very materially 10 your appearance. We
are carrying an immense stock of them this
season and our prices are remarkably low.
We are showing every style of cut and fab
ric that is correct. Call and look at them.
Boys and children's overcoat-, too, and a
beautiful display of them.
WIN. KAHN, Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
Bous, School suits.

Well make Rome howl. We have placed
on sale the following lots 200 boys nobby
double breasted suits, ages 4 to II /; twenty
styles will wear like iron. Our prices 81
to SO worth from 81 to So per suit.
Perfect mountains of children's clothing
running down as low as 75c. per suit, and
as high as So per suit. Bring the little tots
around, and if we can't rig them from head
to toe for much less cash than all Others our
name isn't
WM. KAHN. Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
IN FdrOr Of BUYERS.

Rubber goods at old prices. 1t is gener-
ally known that rubber shoes and boots are
very much higher than last year. | pur-
chased in March, before the advance. 81 900
worth, with a view of making a big stake.
But have decided now to give my custom.
ers the benefit Of the bargains, and will sell
them at last years prices. | have lst, 2nd
and 3rd qualities. None will be sold at
wholesale Just for the benefit Of my re-
tail customers. GEO. III. HAGLEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

The Democrats who are aiding and abet-
ting minority dictation in the Senate should
remember that bad presidents, like chick
ems and curses, come home to roost. How
do they expect to repeal the federal election
law or to reform the tariff Tygarfs Ealley
Neirs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

Senator Camden delivered speech in the
Senate on the goth uIt. in favor of the re-
peal of the silver purchase law, which we
would publish five had the space, as we
consider it one of the best, in business
point of view, yet delivered on the subject.
= Tyga,ts Valley Netrs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
.ye,c advertisements.
DECORATIVE ART.

MISS l.. p. FARLIN will take a few pupils
in Oil Painting. Glass will open early in No
vember Terms-Five dollars for course of
twelve lessons. Will be glad TO receive orders
for Christmas work, etc. Apply at the resi-
dence of the editor Of this paper.
October IS, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

For more detailed information apply to
c. Z. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Winchester. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

The editor of the StauDtou Spectator, re-
ferring in pleasant words 20 call we re
Gently made him, says "THE VIRGINIA
FREE Press, the old family journal Is
one Of the most conservative aud reliable
papers published"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

The House Of Representatives passed the
McCreery bill, extending six months the
time allowed for Chinese TO register under
the Geary Chinese exclusion law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

Il is gratifying TO West Nirginians to
know that Senators Camden ADD Faulkner
are always present 10 make quorum, and
that they have the best interests of the peo-
pie AZ heart-uever dodge, aud vote as op-
portunitv presents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

We have an invitation to be present at
the formal opening of the Brunswick and
Lovettsville bridge. which will occur on
Saturday, 2sth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

State Of West Virginia,
County Of Jefferson, $:
/, 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 and sworn to before me- this 9TH
day Of October, 1898
JN0. PORTERFIELD.
Notary Public.
Correct-attest
III. o. TALBOT,
J. CARL. HURST, Directors.
g. F. Mason.
Oct IS, ls93-lt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
CARTER HOUSE,
CHARLEs-TowE. W. Va.

CHARLE5-TOWN, ". Va.
Located in the Central Part Of the City.
Special Attention Given Commercial IrsVeie''
wM. II. CAMERON, Proprietor
First-Class Livery Attached 10 the Hotel.
TERMS Meals 30 cents; board per day, "
board per week, 50; board per month, sz0 10
s25 table board, SIG.
Sept "a, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

The Pocahoutas tW. Va Times says
there are so many squirrels in parts of the
country as to impede travel on the public
roads"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
no USE and KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Admr. of Dennis Triggs, de,

Also at the same time and place will sell, a
trustee for Nancy Triggs, by certain deed Of
trust given on the 10Th day Of August, lNl
by William Triggs, and recorded in Clerks OF
flee at Charles Town, Jefferson County W..
Va, in Deed Book No. 49, page q, the follow
ing property: One horse, Lyon; / horse,
George led COW. horned COW, muIey COW,
spotted COW, brood SOW, young sows, 2
barrows, farm wagon, wheelbarow, shovel
hoes, mattocks, lot Of double and single trees,
single plows, root plows, | cultiyator,
corn dr:ll, binder, grain drill, lot Of chains
horse-rake, mower, buggy, butt traces.
wagon and ladders, cuttng-box housen,s
4 sets pillow gears, axes, lines, brides Z col
lars, squirrel cage. washing machine, bal
tiers, / mans saddle, l set blacksmith tools.
Terms as above. JOHN w. DODD,
J. f. RoBERTs, Clerk. Trustee
/ hereby notify all persons purchasing any
Of the aboye-named property without an order
from !. W. Dodd: Trustee and Administrator
will be prosecuted according 10 law.
Oct 4 l893-ts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
BANK STATEMENT.

Report Of the condition OF the First National
Bank Of Jefferson at Charlestown, w. Va. al
the close of business Oct. 3. 1898:
RESOURCES,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

Near Miller's Hill, twelve miles west Of
Martinsburg, Friday night, fast freight
train on the Baltimore aud Ohio road, car
rying express matter, dashed into land
slide and the train, consisting Of an engine
and FIVE cars, was wrecked. The engine
was thrown over on its side, the cars derail-
ed, more or less smashed up, and one Of
them thrown down the bank and into the
Potomac river. The landslide was caused
by the tremendous wind and rain storm
raging at the time. Engineer Dyche and
Fireman Pennell were both hurt-not dam
gerously.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

The storm of wind and rain that passed
over this county Friday evening swept the
Atlantic coast from Florida to the st. Law
renee, damaging property considerably in
its path but not so severely as did the storm
of few weeks before. Nineteen persons
were drowned at Magnolia Beach, S. G. In
Virginia and Maryland the loss is heavy,
and in the District of Columbia it is esti-
mated at $50 900; in Alexandria and vicin-
ity it amounts to S2O,Ot0 Baltimore also
suffered. Wires were down generally and
communication interrupted. The Shenan-
doah Valley branch of the \. & W. suffer
ed pretty severely from washouts, etc, and
trains were delayed all day Friday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

OF course Van Allen will 20 TO Italy
Didn't he pay $50, 900 for his ticket.--Uar-
tinsbWrg Herald
Wauamaker paid 100000 TO 60 from
Philadelphia to Washington. He seems
not 10 have gotten excursion rates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

Marshal M'Mahou, the distinguished
French general and ex president, died yes
terdsy
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

Maj. jed Hotchkiss, OF Staunton, Nir-
ginia who was a member Of the jury Of
awards at the Worlds Fair, says that he
"saw that West Virginia was well treated,
and that she got her just aud equitable
rights in the way OF awards, aud, said he,
"she now stands in the lead Of The world for
the finest coal aud coke"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

At Roanoke reporter Of the Eca,ing
Record, Mr. Harry Colmau. was sent TO Jail
by Judge Woods for refusing to diyulge to
the grand jury the source OF certain iufor-
nation published ia connection with the
recent riot. He was released after the city
editor, Mr. James A. Pugh. assumed respOn-
sibility for tie publication.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

MartinsLurg has three c0uncilmen named
Martin. Appropriate, TO say the least
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

The Petersburg Gazette says that VIM. l..
Wilson's appointments all 20 to relics OF
the aristocracy '-1fariiHs6wg Herald.
Some Of his appointees that we wot OF
will be surprised to learn that they are Of
"the four hundred" remotely or otherwise.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

The election Of Dr. W. p. Mcclure to be
president Of the Virginia Medical Associa-
ton is a deserved tribute TO an able and
learned physician and a very public spirit
ed citizen Winchester has always had
reason to be proud Of her professional men.
So says the Winchester Tiaes-so say we all.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

During the storm in Baltimore on Friday
night the Brush Electric Power Plant wa,
destroyed by fire, live wires having crossed
each other aud ignited the building. Fire
was also communicated to the Jail, wherein
we're five hundred prisoners, many Of whom
we're nearly sufocated by the smoke. The
penitentiary was also threatened
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

By the terrible gale which swept the great
lakes SATURDAY. and Sunday, at least sixteen
vessels are known 20 have been wrecked on
Lake Michigan, with much loss OF life, and
on Lake Erie the steamers Wocoken and
Dean Richmond were lost with almost all
on board-thirty-one persons in all.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

''The use Of castoria Is 50 universal and
its merits so vel known that il seems work
Of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach
CARLOS MARTIN, D. D..
New York City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
Mayors Notice.

All owners and occupants Of property WIZ.
in the corporate limits OF Charles Town si'
hereby notified that Hog Pens, Prues' e.
must be thoroughly cleaned. and not on9
cleaned but well lined or otherwise dlsirise''''
GUSTAV BROWN.
Oct II lsgs Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

The Democrats OF Chicago last Thursday
at their Judicial convention nominated Hon
John Barton Payne as one OF the eight can
dijates for superior cour, judge. He has
been president Of the Chicago Law Iusti
tute aud is director of the Union League
Club He was mayor OF Kingvood, Pres
ton county. West NirginiA 10 ISS2.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

Senator Faulkner has been called quite
frequently Of late TO preside over the Senate
to relieve the Vice President. There be
decides points as promptly and as impartially
As was his custom as presiding judge here
not giving the ghost of a chance for appeal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

Senator Faulkner has introduced a bill
for the construction Of new government
printing office. The question OF selection
Of a site is left by the provisions Of the bill
to a commission consisting Of the Secretary
OF the Treasury, The public printer and the
architect Of the Capitol The sum Of $3.50,
900 is appropriated and provision is made
for $50. 900 additional If necessary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

Gen. Rosser says The Democratic party Is
a sinking ship. Rat,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
Administrators Sale

The undersigned, administrator of DENIM.
Triggs, decd, will sell at the residence of his
widow, Nancy Triggs, on the Thomas Lock
farm. situated one mile south Of Summit
Point, on the road leading from Charles Town
to Summit Point, on
FRIDAY OCTOBER 20, 1898,
commencing at o'clock a. M, sharp, the fol.
lowing property, to-wit
FIVE HEAD OF HORSESAND COLIN
/ fine brood mare, other heavy-draft horss.,
yearling colt, fine thoroughbred
POLAND. CHINA BOAR.
| good Dayton wagon, lever-spring tooth
harrow. No. 40 Oliver chilled pillow | pair
shelyens, l farm roller. sets breechbands ?
sets front gears, l six-horse line. THE above
harness is all ncw.) wagon saddle, riding
addle, lot of leather halterS, l cutter sleigh
tons of hay. one-half interest in a rick Of
Hover seed, ~ grain sacks, lot Of carpenters
oos, lot of rakes, forks, shoyels, mattocks
and straw roller, one-half bushel sausage
grinder and stuffer. bells for siI.hose team,
one-half interest in 40 acres Of corn in shocks.
no USE AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Five beds and bedding, ) feather beds 10
pillows and holsters. buffet, safe, bu.
reaus, lounge, new sewing machine, Ia
bles Il extension). stands, wash stand, ;
centre stands, organ and stool, / sofa, 0 rock
ing chairs, sets dining chairs, . clocks, sets
of lambrequin curtains and poles, 10 window
blinds, lot OF oil paintings, lot of pictures
lamp stands, lamps, hassocks. queenswaTe
glassware, stoves, wooden, willow and tin
ware, knives and forks, china, crooks and jars,
and many other articles.
TERMS.-A credit of four months will be
given on all sums of $40 and upwards, pur.
chaser giving note with approved security, ne.
gotiabe and payable at the Citizens National
Rank of Martinsburg with interest from date
but if paid II maturity interest will be remit.
ted. Under $40 cash. No property removed
until terms are complied with.
JOHN w. D0DD,
Admr. of Dennis Triggs, decd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18
x!!;;'S'U';]'l!;;l|
for Infants and Children.

Castoria cures Colo, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhea, E7ictation,
Kills Worms. gives sleep, and promotes a.
gestion.
Without injurious medication.
"For several years have recommended
your Castoria,' and shall always continue TO
do 50 as It has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN +. PARDEK, NJ. r.,
is5,h Street and 9TH Ave, New York City.
xrAsy, "a MrRRAr STREET. INV YoRK CIT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-10-18

"Castoria is 50 welladapted 10 children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me" II. A ARCHER NJ. D.,
III So. oxford St, Brooklyn, n. Y.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14

vention the previous day. that OF deter
mining who should be entitled to rep
resent those States whose Governors were
absent, was quickly settled by the ruling
OF the chair that the representative re-
commended by the delegation from such
states would be received. Under this
ruling the following delegates were ad-
mitted; West Virginia, John A. Myers;
Georgia, John A. Waddill: Tennessee,
George II. Armistead and Mr.. Gates;
Mississippi, +. i. Skene. The latter
rising said: Mr.. Chairman, as I am the
only delegate from Mississippi-Governor
Tlllman, and you nominate yurself, Sir.
OF course. Ii Is accepted without suspi-
cion OF egotism and is entirely In order.
Governor Mckinney ANNOUNCED that
Colonel Thomas Whitehead. Commissioner
or Agriculture, and Major w. r. Suther-
lin. president OF the State Board OF
Agriculture. were the regularly appointed
delegates TO represent Virginia.
Governor Brown. OF Maryland, moved
that the convention take recess. and
suggested that the committee on resolu-
lions retire II the chair thought proper
Governor Tilman: 1T is not for me
to say. You a1l-know best what you want.
You know what Is to be done. / guess
and how to lick II into shape"
A recess was then taken until 4 o'clock
=. NJ. and the committee on resolutions
went into session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14

United States or elsewhere, to examine
our resources and to aid us In their devel-
opment to the end that they may par
tcipate in our prosperity.
With a view to setting forth the re-
sources Of the several States more In
detail, 1t Is proposed that the Governors
OF the States here represented prepare
brief addresses showing the peculiar and
special advantages Of their respective
States. 10 be published with this address
for general distribution.
The address was highly Endorsed by
all the delegates, and unanimously
adopted.
The committee also recommended the
adoption OF the resolutions pres ltcd in
the morning by Governors Carr and Fish
back The only alteration was in the
resolution OF Governor Fishback where
the limit OF 5000 copies was stri ,ken out,
and also the provision in .egarl to the
meeting Of the various committees. The
resolutions were adopted.
Several attempts were made by dele
gates to call up other resolutions. but
they were declared out Of oriar, inasmuch
as they had not been reported by the
committee.
Governor Stone also offered the follow
ing resolution. which was adopted:
Resolved. by the Governors and dele
gates in attendance upon his convention,
That they return their sincere and APP
preciative thanks for the many cOurtesies
and generous hospitality extended to
them by the distinguished Governor and
other officials OF the State Of Virginia,
and by the Mayor, the Chamber OF Com
merce and other bodies OF the city OF
Richmond the Westmoreland Club, the
ladies OF the Memorial Bazaar. by the
press and by the ladies and gentlemen
generally Of this city and State. These
courteses and this hospitality are but
another evidence of the worldwide and
wel-deserved fame OF the Virginians for
their superiority in these respects.
Resolved also. That the thanks Of the
convention be returned TO the chairman.
secretary and sergeant-at-arms for the
able and most acceptable manner In which
they have discharged their respective
duties.
Major w. T. Sutherlin. president OF the
State Board Of Agriculture Of Virginia,
invited the delegates TO visit the office
OF the board when convenient, and the
convention adjourned sine die. on motion
Of Governor Brown. of Maryland.
At 4 o'clock, the hour fixed for the be-
ginning OF the afternoon session. n dele
CATION Of colored citizens put in an ap-
pearance, who wished TO submit a set OF
resolutions in reference to immigration.
They were informed. however, that their
presence was not desired
An invitation had been extended TO the
Governors and other members of the
convention by the rendezvous committee
at Norfolk TO attend the naval rendez-
vous but It had to be declined for lack OF
time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14
Naval Rendezvous In Hampton Roads.

Rates via Petersburg and the Norfolk
and Western railroad from Richmond
TO Norfolk and return will be $3.50. tickets
good for five days. and 50. good for two
days. Solid Vestibuled train with Pull
man Paror Car will leave Richmond
daily at 9 A. NJ Through Pullman Par
lor Car on train leaving Richmond at $40
Z. NJ.
Arrangement has been made 70 have the
steamer Columbia 1900 capacity make
three daily trips from the Norfolk and
Western railroad wharf at Norfolk to
Hampton Roads. leaving the wharf at
A. NJ. u midday and p. NJ,
thus giving passengers by the
"An-Rail Line" the best opportu-
nity OF seeing the Navies Of the World.
ON the 10Th the Boat Races between the
crews of the men-of-war will take place.
the boats starting from the n. & w. X.
r. wharf at Norfolk.
On the Goth the competitive drill VIII
take place.
ON the Dist the band contest. trades
parade and pyrotechnic display Will oc-
cur.
All Of these entertainments being In
Norfolk.
For Parlor Car seats. and all informa-
ton. apply to r. W. Courtney. Passenger
Agent S3S east Main street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14
AT THE ARMORf NAIL.
A Big Crowd Enjoys an Interesting Fro
yramme at tho Bazaar.

Once more the doors OF the Bazaar
were thrown open at noon. and quite
large crowd attended during the day.
Yesterday was a profitable day for this
noble undertaking. Fancy articles, SOU
venirs and dainties OF various kinds were
disposed OF with remarkable rapidity.
and on the countenances OF the ladies
were smiles OF satisfaction at the man.
ner in which the people shelled out the
shekels.
or course the big crowd ambled around
the Solid South tent. resembling a May
pole as 1t does, and a great deal OF In
terest was manifested In those hand
some paintings OF the flags OF the Con-
federacy. sent by the Washington Light
Infantry. OF Charleston. to the South
Carolina booth. and several large steel
engravings Of General Wade Hampton,
az well a. Fort Sumters last battle nag.
presented through Mrs. w. p. De saus-
sure.
The Alabama booth II still . rsndss-
vous for lovely women. and ths nckls
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14
C. AND o.
Rendezvous, 02.55 Round Trip.
NEXT SUNDAY YOU SHOULD VISIT OLD Pc

NEXT SUNDAY YOU SHOULD VISIT OLD POINT.
The Chesapeake and Ohio will have
a special train leaving Old Point at 10
p. M. Sunday. April 10th. for Richmond
in order that you may witness display
of the search lights. Those preferring
can take the train leaving Old Point at
p. NJ. Trains leave Richmond at 3
A. NJ. and r. NJ. Two hours run be-
tween Richmond and Old Point.
Throughout Rendezvous week trains
will run a. follows: Leave Richmond at
9 A. NJ, Q A. NJ. and p. M; returning.
leave Old Point at $50 A. NJ. p. NJ.
IT'S p. n. and 10 p. NJ. and Norfolk
A. n. and S:x p. ~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14
MEMS PANTS.

More to choose from than at
any store in Richmond.
PATTERNS Latest narrow
stripes, small checks, invisible
plaids, mixtures, plain colors, etc.
MATERIALS-Wors Che:
viots, Cassimeres, Tweeds, etc.,
and these are not the baggv,
draggy things found in other
ready-made clothing stores, but
first-class Pantaloons, carefully
tailored and fitting to perfection.
And this rule applies to all
whether low or high-priced grades.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14

The promptness and certainty or Its
cures have made Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy famous II is intended especially
for coughs, colds, Group ana wnooping
coughs, and is the most effectual remedy
known for these diseases. 30 cent bottles
for sale by owens & Minor Drug Com
pany, 1907 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14

Fresh and elegant spring stock very
large and choice. Prices as low as the
lowest. SYDNOR & HUNDLEY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14
Luck in Odd Numbers.

Just received from factory, ninety-nine
Perfect Keeper Refrgerators. Inc pest
made. SfDNOf liONbbhi'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-14
T op.
Our Clothing.

Yes, our Clothing's on top in
all-except the price. In this it's
down to rock bottom. Take, for
instance, our stock OF