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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

She has returned from a long visit to Bos-
ton, and the other evening was taking leave
of her very best fellow at the door, when
the old gentleman up stairs heard sound
that wildly recalled the halcyon days of his
own courtship. "Were you kissing that
fellow goodbye?" he roared with paternal
directness. "Why, papa! kissing? was
merely giving corporal expression to a
psychical feeling" "You were, hey? Been
to Boston, haven't you? Next time catch
you giving that kind of corporeal express
sion to psychical feeling, I'll produce an
excitation of your sensorium with my razor
strop. Understand? Now put out that
hall gas and go to bed"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Il traDsPires that "Lige" Halford, who
was private secretary TO President Harrison,
draws pay as an officer Of the navy, $500
per year, and, as disbursing companion Of
the Behring Sea Commission. SIS per day
and Mr. Stanley Brown, who was President
Gsr6eld's private secretary aud afterwards
bis Son-in-lsw. gets SIS per day as a mem
Der Of the B. 8. G. staff aud $40 per day as
Treasury Official No trouble about the
average private secretary getting enough to
keep the wolf from the door Hon Dan.
Lamont, who was President Cleyeand's
private secretary. made fortune after his
retirement, but he is now spending it as
Secretary Of Wsr,-haying, for the honor
and glory Of the thing. given up a $50, 900
per year business for a salary that will about
pay his house rent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

One day the swell artist was passing the
house of the younger one, and the latter
called to him, "Mr. -, have just finish
ed two pictures entirely different in subject
and would like to have your opinion on
them" The great man said he would be
only too happy to look at them so, usher
ing him into the house and opening the
parlor the owner pointed to two pictures
hanging on the wall and said; "There they
are. One picture is of my father copied
from an old fashioned ambrotype. The
other is painting Of Lily Pond"
The artist, after adjusting his eyeglasses
aud looking carefully at the painting a
moment, turned and asked, (Which one
did you say was your father, Mr.. -"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

The idea of lighted pathway across the
Atlantic seems to be looming up as a pos
sibilty. Some time ago it was suggested
that such a scheme WAS practicable, and
would tend in many ways to increase the
safety of ocean liners aud other ships sail
ing between Europe and America. The
question has been revived by the Campagnis
Transatlantique, which is said to have put
forth a strong advocacy for the lighting Of
the Atlantic route from Ireland to New
foundlsnd. 1t is proposed to put ten pow
erful floating lights two hundred miles
apart and connect them by electric cables.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
Commissioners Notice.

In the Circuit Court Of jefferson County,
West Virginia:
ANNIE Z. Balm, Admx. Of VIM. II. Balm,
deceased, Plaintiff.
vs..
ANNIE NJ. Balm, Annie T.. Balm. Lille b.
Lock and Geo. NJ. Lock her husband, Carrie
V. Ramsburg and c. j. Harrisburg her hu'-
band, Faancis L. Balm, J. II. Kelley, Moses
Grantham, Abram Balm, Chas. X. lsler guar
dian of Sarah +. Isler and Sarah T. l'ler
infant, John q. Shirley trustee, and Nelson
Il. Roberts, Admr. Of Mann p. Nelson De-
PENDANTS.
IN cHAScERr.
Extract from decree Of February 10th, 1898:
ut is adjudged, ordered and decreed thai
this cause be referred 10 Commissioner Cleon
Moore, with instructions to settle the Admin
istration account OF Annie L. Balm Admins
tratrix Of VIM. Ii. Balm. 10 convene the credi,
tors OF said VIM. II. Balm, 10 ascertain the real
estate Of which he died seized, It's value 70
audit the liens thereon, ascertain their pron-
ties and report upon any other matters deem
ed pertinent by himself or any OF the parle
and report TO the next term OF this Court
A Copy, Teste: o..
T.W. LATIMER, Clerk
Notice is hereby given that / will efeeaN
the foregoing decree at my Office in Chifie,'
Town, West Virginia, on the 18th day oil AP'N'
1898. -,
Given under my hand this 10th day o.
CLEON MOORE, CONT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
Commissioners Notice.

TN the Circuit Court OF Jefferson County w,sl
J. Virginia:
JOHN MCKNIGHT, Plaintiff.
VS..
THOMAS n. BLACKBURN aud Laura Black.
burn his wife, +. w. Brown Trustee Hsr
per's Ferry and Bolivar Building ASocia.
ton No. /, f. w. Brown Trustee Harper.
Ferry and Bolivar Building Association No
2. Benjamin +. Blackburn and Sallie c
Blackburn, his wife, Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
Extract from decree Of February 2lst, 1895:
1t is ordered and decrced that this cause BE-
referred to Commissioner Gloon Moore 10 a..
certain and report all liens binding on the real
estate of the defendant. Thomas n. Blackburn,
their priorities. and the quantity, fee simple,
and rental value OF such real estate.
A Copy-Teste:
T. w. LATIMER, Clerk.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that will execute
the above decree at my Office in Charlestown, W.
Va, on the 18th day Of April 1903
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
March, 1898.
At. CLEoN MOORE, Com'r
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Kate Feds Washington has the following
notice Of Mrs. Kenna, who is to be post
master NJ Charleston an the rush for post
Offices West Virginisns have not forgotten
Mrs. Kenna, wife of the late Senator, and
ia there is one candidate for postmaster
ship who could haze the recommendation
of every man in the Senate, Republican as
we'll as Democrat, it is Mrs. Kenna. She
is a most capable woman, aud if she should
run post Office on the principle she ran a
household it would be success. She was
iudiciously economical and had the ability
of making every dollar tell. The Kenna
home was always full of pretty and artistic
things. and Mrs. Kenna's teas were more
Entertaining than most Others because there
WAS personal interest TO everything. II
was no uncommon thing to see her table
spread entirely with dainty articles of home
manufacture. The table cloth was exqui-
sitely embroidered by one of the ladies, the
doilies were made in the same style while
the plates that held the biscuits were hand
painted by the daughter who had also dec
GRATED the tea pot and the cups. If Mrs.
Keuua applies the same principle to the
administration Of the postofice in her old
home, it viii be an ideal place of business,
with no waste or lack of prudence anywhere
on the premises"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Among the nomination sent the United
States Senate on Tuesday we're Daniel H.
Morgan, of Connecticut to be L. 5. Treas
urer; Conrad JOrdon. OIL n. Y, to be assist
ant treasurer at New York city; Edward II.
Strobel, of New York, to he third assistant
Secretary of State Daniel NJ Browning,
of Illinois. to be commissioner of Indian
affairs, and Frank C. Armstrong, Of Wash
iugton, d. c., to be assistant commissioner
of Indian affairs. The United States Sen
ate finance committee, by a strict party
vote. ordered a favorable report on the
nomination of J. H Eckeis, to be comp
trollsr of the currency.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

A Mr.. Rettalists, Of Baltimore, wants to
be consul At Genoa We don't know any
thing about this particular case, but We are
persuaded that the administration will not,
without due consideration, inaugurate a
Rettaliatory foreign policy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

From the Washington correspondence Of
the Wheeling Register There was slight
error in a recent Washington special to the
Register which might just as we'll be cor
recied. Il stated that Judge D. B. Lucas
had applied for the Denmark mission
Judge Lucas did not apply for it, although
his name was mentioned in connection
with the mission. He is, however, an ap.
Plicant for the Portugal mission. and, from
the strong endorsement which be has, ex-
poets to get il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Judge VIM. Loehren, just appointed to
that position involving the gravest respon-
ability and demanding at once the most
courageous and most judicious management
the Pension COmmissiouership has a ine
Judicial and military record. aud is said to
be extremely popular in Minnesota and the
Northwest Judge Locbren was born fifty
seven years ago in Vermont He went to
Minnesota in 1857 aud practicsd his pro
fession until the war broke out. When the
war was over be returned to Minnesota and
resumed bis practice Of law; in 1882 was
appointed by a Republican governor to a
judgeship on the circuit bench, aud at the
expiration Of his appointment was twice
reelected to the same place without oppo
sition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

The President goes on distributing capa-
bic Democrats among the nations of the
esrth IS representatives of the United
States. Among the newly-made diplomats
are Jas 8. Ewing, of Illinois, Vice Presi-
dent Stevenson's lsw-partner end cousin,
who is appointed minister to Belgium 4;
Jas o. BrOadhead, of Missouri, to Switzer-
land; Bartlett Trip, Of S. D., to Austria
Hungary; Eben Alexander. of n. c., to
Greece, ROumania and Seryia; Ex. Gov.
Crittenden, Of Missouri, consul at the City
Of Mexico; Jas. E. Neal of Ohio, consul at
Liverpool.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

An aerolite fell near Osswatomie, Kan,
Saturday evening, striking the monument
to John Brown, or "Osawatomie Brown, y
SIS he was sometimes called, erected to him
by private subscription originated by Horace
Greedy in 1868. The meteor broke off the
left arm of the statue and passed through
the dome and nave in slightly southeast
erly direction and through six feet Of clay
just south Of the crypt, stopping only at
bedrock. Experts say the aerolite is COM
posed OF pel,um metal, known TO exist only
in the sun.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

We didn't know that in our paragraph
anent our neighbor Of the Adroeate and the
Worlds Fair we had made an exhibition OF
mother wit to warrant him in referring to
% a. bis female friend
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
CLEoN MOORE, com'r
NOTICE TO Lies. HOLDERs.

To all persons holding liens by judgment Of
otherwise on tho real estate, or any par
thereof, of Thomas n. Blackburn:
In pursuance Of decree Of the Circuit Couri
of Jefferson County, made In cause therein
pending, to subject the real estate OF the said
Thomas n. Blackburn TO the satisfaction Of III,
liens thereon, you are required 10 present al
claims held By you and each Of you against
the said Thomas N. Blackburn, which are
liens on his real estate, or any part OF II, io'
adjudication to me, at my Office in Chsrla'
Town, West Virginia, on or before the 9th day
of May. 1898.
Given under my hand this 18th day d
March, 1898.
Mar. o. 1S93.-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

The editor Of the Wstssl Democrat recent
y lost q pocket book containing So2o IN
cash and several checks tor larger amounts
Serves him right; it was unPrOiessional to
have 50 much 6lthy lucre about him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Fourteen thousand barrels o. whiskey
we're destroyed BY FIRE in warehouse at
Louisville, Ky, last week. The Kentucky
colonel has the qualification Of knowing
that only one warehouse burned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
Ice and Wood.

The undersigned will shortly begin the daily
delivery of an excellent quality Of Ice. he
will be pleased to serve all former customers
and many new ones at reasonable rates.
Has also large lot of cord wood-seasoned
and green oak and hickory, and will deliver
the same promptly on notice.
MARSHALL BURNS.
2. o. Address Charles Town.
ADril 10 f9Q3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
Cold Water Alabastine

Surpasses anything on the market. 1t is &C.
self, and admits of recoating at any time with
out removing the old coats. 1t produces good
work with one coat on almost any surface not
too dirty, and works well on absorbent walls
For sale by
April II, 1893. WE. ct. P. LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
NOTICE.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the creditors Of R. o. vanvactor, deceased
In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit Court
of Jefferson County made in a cause therein
pending. to subject the real estate Of the SAID
Il. o. yanvactor to the payment Of his deb,
YOU are hereby required to present your claim,
against the estate OF the said K. o. yanv,c
tor for adjudication to Cleon Moore, Comnh.
sioner. at his Office in the said county on or
before the 10Th day Of April, 1895.
Witness T. w. Latimer. Clerk OF said Court
this 10th day of March. 1898.
T. W. LATIMER, Clerk.
Mar 60 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Il is said the cash value Of the exhibits
in the department Of manufactures alone at
the Worlds Fair will be one hundred mil
lions Of dollars. One thing about the ex-
hibits in any or all departments TO be cOu-
sidered is that every article will be the best
Of its kind in existence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the creditors OF VIM. II. Balm, deceased:
In pursuance Of decree OF the Circuit Ooui.
OF the county Of Jefferson, made IN cav,
therein pending, to subject the real es'AT :.
the said WIN. III. Balm TO the payment Of DIS
debts, you arc required 10 present your ciaih'' ~
against the estate Of the said Vim. II. BAN lD'
adjudication to Cleon Moore, Commis;loIel.
at bis Office in the said county on or oe'0''
the 5th day Of May, 1893. 49,.
Witness T. w. Latimer, Clerk Of said Cou'H
this 18th day Of February, 1893. -
I. W. LATIMER, CLERK
March % Is03-6t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
$4,000 to Loan.

Same TO be secured by frst lien on good
farm.
FOR SALE Wagon, double-seat car
rage, phaeton, closed carriage, and fine
bred Colts.
March %, 1854. A. G. wYEKOOP.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

The elections in Kansas on Tuesday Of
last week resulted in an overwhelming de-
fea, Of the Third party The defeat Of the
party that accepted Mrs. Lease as one Of its
leaders is all the more significant on account
Of the fact that about one third of the bal
lots we're cast by women.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Gov. MacCorkle has appointed J. b.
Whituugton and B. f. Wyatt, of Kanawha
county, c. H. Turner, of Wood county,
John A. Myers, of MonOngalia AMI 5. r.
Hauan, of Marshall county, directors of the
West Virginia COlored Institution. The
Governor also appointed Neil Robinson, OF
Kanawha county, delegate TO the Worlds
Congress of Bankers and Financers which
meets in Chicago June 10, and Col. Joe E.
Chiffon, Of Kanawha county, to represent
the State Of West Virginia at the National
Convention of Railroad Commissioners
which couvenes in Washington. D. c.,
April 10.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

The President on Saturday sent to the
Senate the nomination of James B. Eustis
70 be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plen-
ipotentiary 10 France. Since the nomina-
ton and confirmation Of Mr. Eustis as Min
lister to France, the French government has
raised the rank Of its representative at
Washington from Minister to Ambassador.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
Supt. of Public Schools.

respectfully offer myself as a candidate to
the voters of Jefferson County, for Superin-
tendent of Public Schools. If elected / will
10 my best to promote that interest in this
county. Election Srd Tuesday in Nav.
April II, 1862. A. A. p. NEIL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

The Department of State has made com
plant to the Turkish government through
Minister Thompson of the burning OF an
American female seminary at Marsovan IN
Asia Minor, and Of the interception of Of
fetal dispatches, and has demanded redress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Gov. A. B. Fleming was popular not only
as chief executive of West Virginia but as
a resident of the State Capital, and. in view
of their return to Fairmont at an early date,
he and his family have been rendered sew
eral dir1ers and receptions, as noted in de-
tai ne society reporters of the Charles
ton -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
For County Superintendent

Mp. EDITOR Please announce GEORGE IL
RAMSBURG as a candidate for County Super
ntendent of Free Schools at the approaching
election. His faithful discharge of duty in
the past is a recommendation for his election
for another year.
Apr II, 1892. VOTERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

There are 400 consular appointments
with salaries Of over $500, and there are
over 200 applicants, it is said for each place.
Il is unfortunate, from a party standpoint,
that the 400 successful and happy Demo
Gratis will be in foreign lands and the 796O0
disappointees at home when the next cleo
ton takes place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
Pew Rent.

All who are indebted to the Presbyterian
Church for Pew Rents will please settle by
April lst. The state of our Indebtedness TO
our Pastor requires this urgent call on you
You can settle with any Of the Deacons.
S. S. DALGARS, Treas.
Mar. %, 1856
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

President Cleveland keeps his mascot sill
YER dollar in his breeches pocket So far
Hess Reiuhart is the only Jefferson county
man that seems 20 have gotten his fingers
on il; but Others are reaching out for it
P. S.-Capt. John Foley got his thumb on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

If you want to learn OF the peach crop
prospect ask Delawariau; it you would
know something OF plums Washington Is
the place to 20 for Information.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Among the Virginia exhibits at the
Worlds Fair will be the pipe Powhatan and
Capt. John Smith smoked after the Pa
mumkey chieftain concluded to let Poca
hOntss interpOse for the salvation Of the
Smith family. A day ought to be set apart
fer the Smith family to view the calumet
Of peace aud crowd will be assured for
that day that will rival any before or after
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
A Ladv mo Prayed for HTS Success.


Mention has been made many times Of
the fact thar Mr.. Cleveland regards himself
as man Of destiny. A recent incident at
the Wbke House makes a striking illustra-
ton Of some Of the grounds for which he
may be pardoned II INDUCING in such be-
lief One day last week lady from a dis
tant State called At the White House She
had no appointment with the President and
it was long past the hour for the reception
of general callers. She was one Of those
possessing that indispensable quality of per-
sonal magnetism which at the same
time charms and compels. She said to
the attendant in quiet but peaceful
manner: take my card to the President
and he will see me-" There was nothing to
be done but comply with her request, and
almost instantly word came back from the
President for her to be admitted. She had
never seen the President, but she was firm
believer in his destiny, and firm believer
in the efficacy of prayer. Months before
the meeting Of the Chicago convention she
had written to M Cleveland that his des-
tiny was to be nominated, and she was max
ing it the subject of daily prayer. After
his nomination she wrote to him she was
praying for his election, aud God would
surely respond favorably After the election
she again wrote to him. and sent him lit
tie medal of religious device, asking him al
WAYS to carry il with him. After the first
greetings between tho two were over the
President drew from his pocket his wallet,
aud. opening it, showed her the little trim
ket she had sent him and which he had
carried always since the day it had reached
him. When she left she said; Mr. Presi-
dent. shall pray for your administration
10 be a credit to yourself and glory to the
country. and as my prayers have been an
swered so shall this be answered"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

MOtber-"My daughter, I'm astOuished at
your conduct with that gentleman. / dis
tinctly heard him kiss you twice"
Observation-Disclosures. ma You know
very we'll the conservatory has an echo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Oity Electric Light Company will be held
at the Office Of the Company on Saturday,
April 18th, at p m. for the election OF ON
Gers for the ensuing year and such other bust
ness that may be then legally transacted:
WIN. CAMPBELL,
Mar. 20. 1895. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

ERUTT Puddine, Corn Starch and Shred CO.
II cqanut., Gelatine, Tapioca, 90, for sals by
May e, 1890. c. D. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Mrs. Cleveland has decided not to accept
the invitation # the Columbian Exposition
directory to be present at the formal open
ing OF the fair on May lst. She will, how
ever, take part in the opening ceremonies
through the medium of an electric wire,
which will connect the White House with
the exposition grounds. The Society Of
the Daughters Of the Revolution recently
decided 70 have a memorial bell cast within
the fair grounds on May lst and Mrs. Cleve-
land was invited to touch wire through
which a current will pass to an automatic
arrangement aud turn molten metal, OF
which the bell will be composed, into the
mould
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12
Hoic's This !

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f J. CHENEY & Co., Props. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALpING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-04-12

Elk Attorney General r. A. Ayers has
Withdrawn from the race for the Democrat
ic nomination for governor of Virginia,
leaving the field to Col. O'Ferrall and It.
Gov. J. Hoge Tyler Il is claimed that
the nomination should 60 to the southwest
ern part Of the State, and the withdrawal
Of Mr.. Ayers may tend % consolidate the
Democracy Of that section in support Of the
Lieutenant Governor; but Col O'FerralPs
great personal popularity makes his nomi-
nation probable.