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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The rioters who terrorized Cleveland
few days ago were chiefly idle Poles and
Italians, who were melted by the iucendia'
ry harangues Of labor leaders. The accounts
, of the strike on the Mesaba range in the
Lake Superior iron ore region say that the
strikers are ugly and relentless. They are
mostly Finlanders and desperate set. II
they start fight it will be bloody one"
The coke workers and coal miners who have
made the Connellsville region in Pennsyl-
vania the bloodiest battle-ground OF labor
are mainly Hungarians. The frequent out
breaks of lawlessness among the lower class
es OF workingmen in and about Pittsburg
have been confined chiefly to the Poles aud
the Hungarians. In the anthracite coal
region Of Eastern Pennsylvania the murder.
GUS element, which gives special terror to
any uprising among the miners, is mostly
made up Of the same nationalities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
German baptist Annual Meeting.

The Annual Meeting Of the German Bap.
list Brethren will be held at Meyersdale,
Pa, on the Pittsburg Division of the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad, commencing May
oath, 1894.
For this occasion the Is. 4 o. r. R. Co.
will sell excursion tickets to Meyersdale and
return from all stations on its system Of lines
at rate of one first-class fare for the round
trip. From points east Of and including
Pittsburg and Wheeling the tickets will be
sold from May 22nd to 18th inclusive, and
will be valid for return passage within thir.
ty days from date of sale.
From points west Of Pittsburg and Wheel
ing the tickets will be sold from May Dist
to 26th inclusive, and will be valid for re-
turn passage within thirty days from date
of sale.
For time of trains, ETC., address nearest
Agent of the B. & o. r. r. Co., or o. p.
McCarty, Gen'l Pass. Agent, b. d o. 5. W.
R'y, St. Louis, Mo-; L. S. Allen, Asst Gen.
Pass. Agent, Chicago, Ills; E. ID. Smith,
Div. Pass. Agent, D. & o. r. R., Pittsburg,
Pa, or B. f. Bond, Div. Pass. Agent, B. &
o. r. r., Baltimore, Md; Chas. o. Scull,
Gen'l Pass. Agent, B. & o. r. r., Baltimore,
Md
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

We learn from the Martinsburg Satesndn
that Mr.. VIM. Rutledge has retired from the
Continental Hotel Of that city and has been
succeeded by Mr.. Lynch. For twenty
years Mr.. Rutledge conducted the Continen-
tai and was esteemed prince among land
lords. We do not know the new proprietor
or anything Of bis qualifications, but the
popularity of the house is guaranteed by
the retention of Mr. Randolph Ramer, 30
long connected with thunder Mr. Rutledges
management. Our best wishes 90 with MI
RutIedge in his retirement to private life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Resolution of Thanks.

At a regular meeting of Wildey Lodge
No. p, l. o. 0. F., Charles Town, W. Va,
held on Thursday evening, May Sd, 1894.
the following resolution was unanimously
adopted
Resolred, That the thanks Of this Lodge
be extended to all persons, who aided OF
assisted us in any way whatever in the cele-
bration of the 10Th anniversary of our Order,
and that ne same be published in the pa
pers Of town.
c. NJ. HoUGH, Rec. Sec'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

"I once witnessed an interesting, but pc.
culiar spectacle in animal life, but one which
have never been able to account for" re-
marked Abraham / Givens, Of Brennan,
Tex, at the Laclede last evening. 81 was
going home just at nightfall over a sandy
road, when | noticed directly in front Of me
what appeared to be long line Of green
ribbon about one-half an inch thick.
stopped to examine it, and to my astonish-
ment, found that it was procession Of ants,
marching three or four abreast, in very
close order, each one carrying little piece
Of green leaf The effect was continuous
line of green without any break.
81 went back to find the beginning, but
as it issued from the grass at the roadside
was unable to trace it further in that d.
rection. then followed it for several rods
until it entered the grass on the other side
aud was lost to sight. Whether twas Palm
Sunday or St. Pstrick's Day with the ants,
or some political jubilee they were celebra-
ting, has always remained a mystery to
me"-la. Louis Globe Democrat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

If it be true, as the Census bureau alleges,
that there are 100000 more married men in
the country than there are women, what, in
the name of Hymen, are those 100000 men
married to ?-Erchmge
That is easily explained A hundred
thousand married women were, perhaps,
visiting foreign shores and were not counted
here. They 20 abroad to interview Worth,
or for worthless purposes, besides buying
titled husbands for their daughters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Meeting Of the Executive Committee Of
the County Road League.

At meeting of the executive committee
of the County Road League in this town on
Friday, April 9th, the committee was or.
ganized by the election of W. G. Frazier a:
permanent chairman and E. H. Mcdonald
as permanent secretary. Upon motion o.
Capt. Melvin Mr.. Charles Becker was elect
ed member of this committee. Upon no.
ton of w. 0. Norris the following resolu.
tons were adopted and the following com
mittee was appointed to present them to the
county court at its next regular meeting j
w. Rider, W. C. Frazier, @. w. Henshaw
Richard Henderson and Capt. ]. II. Eugle
The following is the report of the above
named committee:
First. Without the slightest inten-
ton of impeaching the efficiency of any
road surveyor now in office, we urge
upon the Court the absolute necessity
on their part in the future of selecting
men OF experience and good business
qualifications to fill this position. Firm
w believing, as we do, that the only
way in which our present law can be
made to accomplish the purpose of its
enactment, is to have its execution de-
volve upon men capable of maintaining
its requirments and willing to make an
effort to put them them in force.
Second. We believe it to be the duty
of individuals when selected TO fill this
position, to cooperate with the Court
by accepting the appointment for
time, and by making an honest effort
to carry the law into effect, for without
this cooperation on the part of the pub
lie. the Court of itself can do nothing.
Third. We would Recommend that
two-thirds of the road levy in each re-
spectlve road district shall be devoted
to the permanent Improvement OF
designated portion of the leading road
in such respective districts, by grading
and metaling so much of said road as
will require the expenditure of said levy
and that such roads shall be bedded up
to IS inches in the center, as maxi
mum and II inches as minimum. we
deem the bedding and draining the
roads the most important preparation
for permanent road making. All cross
drains should be not less than ten feet
wide. All bedding should be done dur
ing the months of April and May, none
| later whilst metaling should not be
spread earlier than August LIST. All
metaling should be let by contract to
the lowest bidder, Width ofmetal when
spread should be nine feet wide with
| an average thickness of seven inches.
| And we deprecate the use of flint or
sand stone for macadamizing purposes,
| believing that lime stone should be ex-
| clusively used.
J. II. ENGLE,
]. w. RIDER,
w. c. FRAZIER,
| C. w. HFNSHAW,
| RICHARD HENDERSON,
Committee.
On motion Of w. O. Norris it was orderet
that this committee will meet the fourtl
Friday in each month at 10 o'clock a. m, a
the advocate Office In Charles Town.
Z. H. MCDONALD, w. G. FRAZIER,
Secretary. Chairman
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

DR.. Jacob Ferrsl, aged about 10 year
died Of pneumonia at bis home at Arteslsn
Spring, Mo-, April "a, 1894 He was iof
many years resident OF Berkeley county,
and his many friends will regret TO learn
the sad news Of bis death. He lived TOR the
last thirty years in the State OF Missouri
coming back several times to visit bis
friends and the scenes Of his youth. HIS
sister, Mrs. Jacob A. Stuckey, still resides
at the old homestead, in Back Greek Valley
He was brother of Prof VIM. Ferrel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

A professor at the University Of Texas
was explaining some of the habits and GUS
toms of the ancient Greeks to his class
"The ancient Greeks built no roofs over
their theatres" said the professor. what
did the ancient Greeks do when it rained,"
asked Johnny FizzletOp. The professor
took off his spectacles, polished them with
his handkerchief, and replied calmly :
"They got wet, suppose. "-7eras Sytings.
Men of to-day who attend theatres appear
to get very dry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

A curious incident took place the other
day in a Brooklyn police court. A lame
man had been arrested on the complaint Of
his wife for cruelty beating her. hejudge
was about to send the man to a peniten-
tiary, for when woman swears against a
man the man gets but small credit. Just
then the little four-year-old child, which
the mother was leading out of court and
which seemed to be hanging back, attracted
the Judges attention. He ordered the child
to be placed between the two parents. a con-
siderable distance from each, and then d.
rected each parent to call it. The mother
called it first but the child did not move
Then the father called and the child ran to
his arms with every manifestation Of aiec-
ton. This settled the case. The judge
told the prisoner that the child had saved
him from the penitentiary, as he was salts
fed he must have kind heart or the child
would not be so fond Of him. -Erchange.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Irorth Their Teinht in Gold

was troubled for ten years with dyspep-
STA. and tried many remedies with no benefit.
Suffered great deal with gas on stomach.
Was finally induced to try DR.. Deane's Dys-
pepsia Pills, and found them great remedy
in curing me Of those complaints. now
urge all thus afflicted to give them a trial.
CLARENCE ID. EBY, Grocer.
Main St., Charles Town, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The amendments to the tariff bill, agreed
upon by Democratic Senators in caucus by
q vote Of 81 to /, we're submitted to the
Senate Monday. There are over 400 of them
making a general increase in the rates Of the
Senate bill. Senator Harris announced that
be would oppose the consideration Of other
business until the tariff bill is disposed Of,
and would press for longer hours. Il is be-
lieYed that all the Democratic Senators, ex-
cept Hill, will support the amended bill,
and early action is hoped for.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The Winchester Times in reproducing
some ut-pourings of the muse Of our towns
man, Col. Jno. Thos. Gibson, says: "The
lady, who is the inspiration of COL Gibson's
beautiful melodies, is a beautiful woman
and an actress with talent and note. The
Colonel has much poetical impulse and ia
cility of expression"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

We thought that Jefferson county was
about one Of the richest and best counties
in the State, but from the delinquent list
in THE FREE PRESS last week it looks like
only about One-half Of the people down there
we're able to pay their taxes.-HamPstire
RericW.
Not so bad as "one-half Of the people"
only fourth as many delinquents as we
have voters and not because they were all
unable to pay, but because they were meg
ligens" about ESPECIALLY those whose
possessions consisted Of dogs only.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The true inwardness of the opposition to
the tariff bill is not that protectionists fear
that it will be a failure, but that it will be
a success. They know that if the people
once get taste of genuine tsriff-reform,
they will not rest until the entire protec-
tive system is Richmond STATE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

A special to the Louisville Commercial
from Lexington, KY, May 6, says Last
evening at a meeting Of the session Of the
Mount Horeb Presbyterian Church, Of
which Colonel Breckenridge is a member,
and over which his father once presided, he
was summoned to appear. Colonel Brock
inridge confessed his guilt in about the same
way he testified in the case just decided and
prayed for forgiveness, saying that he had
repented and would lead new life in the
future. After a consultation he was for
given and taken into the church again
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

A French dentist has invented potato
wine," made by pressing out the water,
turning the remaining starch to sugar by
treatment with malt, adding yeast and fer
menting Western brewers, however, should
not be alarmed, as there can be no danger
of yeast-made wine rising to any distinc-
ton in the West.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Howard Holiday, the ten-year old son of
Mr.. Geo. Holiday, met with painful acct
dent in the Second Ward School yard, by
being hit with bat while watching game
of ball. He was struck in the forehead and it
was feared that his skull was fractured as
he was rendered insensible for some time
Martinsbrg Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

A newspaper in Illinois recently brought
suit against forty-three men who would not
pay their subscriptions, and obtained judg-
ment in each case for the amount of each
claim. Of these, twenty eight made affida-
Wit that they owned no more than the law
allowed them, thus preventing attachments.
Then under the decision of the Supreme
Court they were arrested for petit larceny
and bound over in the sum of $500 EACH
All but six gave the bonds. The postal laws
make it petit larceny to take paper and
refuse to pay for it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

spiller, the negro who ravished and muir
dered Lottie Rowe, ffteen-year-old GIL
near Stanton Saturday night week, was
tried and convicted on Wednesday and SEN
fenced to be hanged on the 9th of June
He was sentenced just eighty.one hours
after the crime, and Sunday intervening
That expeditions mode Of treating such cas-
es is cure for lynch law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Rev. E. D. Miller, well-known Berkeley
county young man, brother of ex-Sheriff
Chas. H. Miller, was the recipient of a
hand gift Ia. gold watch by the members of
the American Reform Church, of Newburg,
n. Y, a present showing the esteem in
which he was held. Mr.. Miller sailed from
New York for Berlin last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Last Thursday, at the head of Tug river,
fifteen miles sonth of WEIGH, this State,
Taylor Hartman shot and killed Evan B..
Freeman and fatally wounded Hon. VIM.
L. Freeman, an ex-member of the legisla.
ture. 1t is supposed that grudge of twelve
years standing had much to do with the
affair. Harman made his escape.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Mr.. John Colbert, former resident OF
this city, son of Mr.. H. G. Colbert, died at
the residence of his fatherin-law, Mr.. VIM
Miller, from consumption, yesterday. He
leaves a wife and two children.-Martins-
burg Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

For millinery come to Hirschman's. You
can hare bonnet or hat trimmed and get
everything in style, and you won't have to
pay great deal of money for it,
All the latest in trimmed and untrimmed
hats for ladies and children at Hirschman's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Experts report that 100000 cubic feet Of
impure air passes through the House Of
Representatives every hour. It's not stated
what gentleman was addressing the House
when the figures were made.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The Democrats of Randolph county in
mass meeting last week entered protest
against delay in passing the Wilson bin,
and endorsed the administration of Grover
Cleveland.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

There is a lecture on Pharaoh and the
Red Sea being delivered that is said to be
so realistic that the children Of Israel who
happen to be in the audience always rOllup
their pants and begin to look back over their
shoulders 10 see if Pharaoh is coming
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The striking miners are bringing dire dis
tress on thousands Of men In the various
industries Of the country BY creating a coal
and coke famine, necessitating the closing
Of mills
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

We wish there were a lot Of politicians
in our town whose fences needed mending
and they would give diligent attention there
10. We should like to see their capacity
tested BY the prevalent town COW.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Tariff reformers in the House are prepar-
ing to follow up the passage Of the tariff
bin Immediately with bill to reduce ORE
peal the sugar tax.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Maryland Democrats held tariff reform
mass meeting in Baltimore Monday night,
heard vigorous speeches, and adopted reso-
lutions calling upon the majority in the
House and Senate to pass the best bill they
can and pass it quickly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

COxey, Brown and Jones, leaders of the
Commonweal army, were found guilty, in
the Police Court in Washington on Tues
day, Of trespassing on the Capitol grounds.
Motion for new trial was entered and they
we're released on bail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

St. Paul, Minnesota, last week elected a
Democratic mayor by over one thousand
majority. Two years ago the Republicans
had $500 plurality.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

There are "higb-fyers' even among the
Coxeyites. Mr.. Peter Stringer, Of Ken
lucky, sppreciating the difficulties that are
in the way Of the 'wealers TO Washington
BY rail or big road, has concluded, with a
chosen companion or tive, to make the trip
BY balloon. His speedy and safe passage is
somewhat contingent on favorable breezes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The Gazette will next week contain an ar
tiele on what is Sin. Richie Gazette.
What West Virginia Republican. editor
can't tell about that subject isn't worth
knowing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

We do not observe that the Republican
papers are remarking vehemently upon the
fact that McHinley's district, wherein he
lives, and received 600 majority last fall,
has recently elected Democrat to Congress
by 5000 majority. Tariff reform was the
isauo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The West Virginia state troops are under
orders to march at two hours notice to
ausll disturbances, if any, in the mining
districts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Homecoming, Maryland, recently voted for
water works and against the license OF ar
dent spirits. It went both "wet" and dry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

A big meeting Of business men was held
in New York Thursday night 10 urge the
immediate passage Of the tariff bill. Most
Of the speakers and large part Of the audi
enee we're opposed to the income tax Provi-
sion, but the meeting resolved with enthu-
siasm in favor Of the early passage Of the
bill, Income tax OF no income tax"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Though Sorg, the name Of the Democrat
Just elected to Congress in MeKinley's dis
trict has a saccharine suggestiveness, the
Republicans do net roll it under their
tongues as a sweet morsel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

There isn't a COxey cOmmonweal eontin-
GENT that isn't wO-begone to an indescriba-
bic degree.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The big headline, Cleveland Terrorized y
in daily few days ago referred to Cleveland
O.-not G. Cleveland
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

There are just now so many thousands
Of striking miners, the result Of which is
many other thousands Of mill men idle, and
thousands and thousands Of unemployed in
every ayOcatiOn of life.-how would it DO
to have a total suspension Of business for
the summer months and all go fishing
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09
Senator Camden Speaks.

The following is communication to the
Wheeling Register, of yesterday, from Sem
ator Camden:
Sir; The speedy passage of Democratic
tariff bill on the general lines of the Wilson
bill, aud approved by the Finance Commit
tee of the Senate, the President and Secre-
tary of the Treasury, was settled and agreed
upon in the caucus this evening with but
one dissenting Democratic vote
The bill compromises conflicting judg-
ments to some extent, but maintains about
the general average of duties Of the Wilson
bill. somewhat differently distributed, and
will, if passed, be accepted by the country
as sound Democratic measure of reduced
taxation under which business will speedily
revive.
The bill will retain the Income tax, with
its inquisitorial features modified.
Great satisfaction is expressed at the re-
suit of the agreement.
j. n. CAMDEN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Teacher Ito new pupil -What is your
last name, my little man?
New Pupil-Tommy.
Teacher-What's your full name?
New Pupil-Tommy Jones.
Teacher-Then Jones is your last name.
Tommy-No it isn't. When | was born
my name was Jones, and they didn't give
me the other name for a month afterward.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

Coxeyism is a costly luxury. Already
L. s. marshal fees in the northwest incident
to the protection Of property against the
raids Of COxey contingents, foot up to fifty
thousand dollars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The General Turner Ashby Camp of Con-
federate Veterans will observe the anniver-
sary of the death of Gen. Stonewall Jack
son with appropriate services and an interest
ing address by Rev. DR.. Graham, setting
forth some of the striking features in the
domestic life of the Confederate hero, and
in his wonderful military career, tomorrow
Thursday evening, May 10th, at o'clock,
in the Lutheran Church, Winchester Con-
federates from adjoining camps and else
where, and the community, are cordially
invited to be present.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co. has
issued a neat pamphlet telling all about
where to find the best shooting and fishing,
from canvas back duck to quail or from
a salmon to a gudgeon, with the time when
it is allowed to gun or fish, character Of the
country, hotel, livery and guide rates.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-09

"The use of Castoris is so universal and
its merits so well known that it seems work
Of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach
CARLOS MARTYR, D. D.,
Navr Xorlr Citv