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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04


By declining the coveted and profered
SenatOrship from Georgia, Speaker Crisp has
placed bis party under great obligations to
him. A contest for the Speakership of the
House at this time would have been full of
danger to the successful carrying out Of the
party programme. This was not the only
ground, however, OF the general desire,
which found expression in personal appeals
from Democratic members and in petition
signed By large number Of them, that Mr..
Crisp should continue in the office Of Speak
er. He excels as a parliamentarian and
presiding officer Few, if any, of his pred
scesSOrs have welded the gayel more skill
fully, and it is probable that none Of his
associates who might succeed him could
bring 10 the chair a superior equipment Of
qualities cOnspieuOusly necessary. Besides,
Ar. Crisp possesses an amount Of personal
influence among members that few Others
enjoy and his leadership. if sometimes toe
conservative to be acceptable to the most
progressive Democrats, is at least exercised
10 unite the party and promote the ends it
has in view.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

COxey proposes that the government shall
issue ave hundred million dollars Of nat
money, to be expended by the Secretary Of
War at the rate Of S2O,OOO,OOO a month IN
the construction Of roads throughout the
country. No wonder he has been unable to
enlist other than "tramps" for service IN
bia army
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

Mr.. James f. Thompson, well-known
and popular citizen of our city, is generally
spoken of as likely to become the nominee
at large for the House Of Delegates Of
the Democratic party in the eastern PAN
handle. He is thorough business man, aud
if he accepts the nomination the Republi'
cans will have to put up pretty good man
TO beat him.-Mvtins6urg Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

Coxsys men en- route sometimes have
rasiOns of pie When they get to the gov
srnmens pie counter in Washington they
NAV get tired waiting to be waited on.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

The Pollard Breckinridge case IN court
has initiated against quorum in the House
of Representatives. Nothing more demor-
aliziug than a Grim. con. case.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

Hon. Cleon Moore, of Charles Town, is
spoken of as the candidate of the DemOcra-
cy of Jefferson county, for the House of
Delegates of w. Va. Mr.. Moore is a popu-
lar gentleman, aud if be should be nomina-
ted it will make the Republicans hustle to
beat him.-MdrtinsJurg Independent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

The statement has been made in the news
papers that an American physician sent
from the City of Mexico to see Hon. VIM.
L. Wilson at Guadalsisra only charged him
$500 for a single visit That NJ. d. had,
probably heard that Mr.. W., thirty years
ago, paid a thousand dollars to have his
horse shOd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

Castoria is truly marvellous thing for
children. Doctors prescribe it, medical
journals recommend it and more than a mil
lion mothers are using it in place Of Pare
goric, Bateman's Drops, so-called soothing
syrups and other narcotic and supplying
remedies. Castoria is the quickest thing to
regulate the stomach and bowels and give
healthy sleep the world has ever seen. 1t
is pleasant to the taste and absolutely harm
less. 1t relieves constipation, quiets pain,
cures diarrhoea and wind collie, allays fever
ishness, destroys worms and prevents con-
yulsions, soothes the child and gives it re-
freshing and natural sleep. Castoria is the
childrens panacea-the mothers friend.
Castoria is put up in one-size bottles only.
It is not sold in bulk. Don't allow any one
to sell you anything else on the plea or
promise that it is "just as good" and will
answer every purpose"
See that you get C.A's-T-o-R.I-A.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

Correspondingly low rates from other sta
tons.
Tickets will be good for ten days.
For guide to points Of interest in Wash
ington, address the nearest b. 4 o Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

The Momtaineer, referring to the recent
entry of this paper upon its 18th year, says ::
Gas an old reliable family journal The FREE
PRESS can't be beat"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04
Executors Notice.

The undersigned, having qualified as Exec.
utors Of the late Mrs. Margaret g. Riddle, o.
Wilmington, Delaware, hereby request all
persons indebted to said estate to make prompt
payment and all having claims against the
same to present them properly authenticated.
THOMAS 0PIE.
w. o. NORRIS,
March IA, l59i-4t.' Executors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

The Charles Town FREE PRESS has reach
ed its 7Sd year, and is still the same old re-
liable Democratic sheet as OF yore. The
Post always likes to resd it. -Norgmtorn
Post
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

On Saturday Coxey's army passed out Of
Ohio into Pennsylvania, and the halt was
made at Darlington, under the shadow of
the old house where John Brown went to
school. There the leaders got inspiration
for feeling speeches, and gave instruction to
the Commonweal as to the significance Of
rations Of soap and water and how to apply
them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

Judge Faulkner has long been regarded
by the Refister as the best man in the State
for G lor-,hephsrdst0ign Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting Of Stockholders OF the
Bank Of Charles Town will be held on Monday.
April 2, 1894, at their usual place Of meeting.
GEO. A. P0RTERFIELD,
March Z, lS9i-4t. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

The Texas division Of the COxey army Is
said to be little else than a congregation Of
professional tramps on their annual march
from the Sunny South to the North. Sec
ton bosses along the railroads offered them
work, which they declined and City Attor-
ney Burgess, Of FL Paso, says be saw eighty
Ave Of them refuse work at $3.50 per day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

We understand a call for a meeting Of
Democrats in Martinsburg next Saturday
has been numerOusly signed-the object sta
ted to be to define the position of the Berke-
ley Democracy on tariff reform as pledged
in the Chicago platform and to unite in
request to Congress for a speedy settlement
Of the question. The Democrats Of Jefer-
son and Morgan counties are also requested
10 attend the meeting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

Mems and boys suits by the hundred at
Hirschman's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

"The use OF 'Castoria is so universal and
its merits so well known that 1t seems a work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTYs, D. D.,
New York City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04
AUCTION.

BY virtue Of Deed OF Trust, will sell AZ
auction from day to day, beginning on MON
DAY, APRIL 9TH, 1894, at 7.30 p. m, at the
corner OF Main and George streets,
The Entire Stock of Goods,
Jeuelry, Musical instruments and Music Sup
plies, Show Cases, &C., Of II. q. Knapp.
BID. GIBSON,
Anril fs93-2t. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

"Castoria Is 50 well adapted 10 children that
1recommend it as superior to any prescription
known 10 me- H. A. ARcHxR, NJ D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, y. y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
TUCAS COTNTV

Lucas COUNTY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of T. J. CHENEY &
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Ca
TARRH that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D.
1856.
f, A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Seud for testimo-
mails, free T. J. CHENEY & Co.,
Rsy-Sold by Druggists, 75c. Toledo, 0.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04
.1eaU .adrerfisenaenfs.
For Rent.

Room corner of George and Main streets.
Apply 10
April 4, 1se4-2t. DAVID HOWELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04
Wanted.
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting OF the stockholders Of
Morgans Grove Agricultural. Mechanical and
Live Stock Association will be held in the Town
Hall, Shepherdstown, on Saturday, April q
1894, at o'clock p. m.
Every member Of the Association Is earnest
ly urged to be present, as nine directors for the
ensuing year will be elected and other impor-
tant business transacted.
HIN. TURNER, A. s. REYNOLDS,
Secretary. President.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04
2!|;;;'E!';1J;]'l!;;,l!
for Infants and Children.

Castoria cures Colo, Constipation,
Sour stomach, Diarrhoa, Eruetstion,
Kills Worms, gives sleep. and promotes d.
gcstion.
without injurious medication.
"For several years I have recommended
YOUR .Castoria,' and shall always continue Ia
do 50 as Il has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EpvS +. PARDEr, N. D..
icsth Street and 7th Ave-, New York City.
xrAsr. a MrnRAr STREET. NEW YoRk Crrr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

Senator VOORHEES, opened the tariff debate
in the Senate Monday with a cOmprehen-
sive aud really eloquent speech in support
Of the tariff bill reported BY the finance COM
mittse. He regrets the concessions to pro
tected interests that were necessary in order
TO secure its passage, but claims that the
bill as it now stands "embOdies a great re-
lief TO the people from Ubiquitous existing
burdens and constitutes long stride, though
not a final one, toward the approaching day
Of full and perfect dsliyerance." The
Senator was particularly severe in his ar.
raignment Of the practical protectiouist,
whose only request "is to be let alone in the
enjoyment Of the highest duty and the fat
test bounty the government can give"-who
makes himself an obstacle to change from
no other or higher consideration than sordid,
brutal sel6shness."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

The committee appointed by the West
Virginia legislature to procure a statue Of
Senator John E. Kenna to be placed in
Staluary Hall in the Capitol at Washington
has accepted the model presented by Alex
Ander Doyle, of New York. The statue will
be chiseled in Italy and will probably be
completed within six months. There were
several other competitors, but Mr.. DOyle's
model was the one preferred by Mrs. Kenns.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-04

The Democratic Congressional campaign
committees handsomely furnished head
quarters in the Wormley Hotel annex in
Washington we're opened Wednesday night
with big reception. The guests were re-
ceivsd by Senator Faulkner, chairman Of
the committee; Hon. Chauncey F. Black,
Of Pennsylvania, president Of the National
Association Of Democratic Clubs; Chair
man Harrity Of the national Democratic
committee, and Lawrence Gardner, secreta-
~ Of the committee. Among those present
we're Vice-President Stevenson, Secretaries
Gresham and Smith and Postmaster Gen
erAl Bissell, and nearly ali the Democratic
Senators and members Of Congress.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-11

belief that nothing, could be gained Otherwise.
publican. had the support o. many ptominssppt
Court Clerk BENJAMIN n, Lee deprecated the
f SS;f hat SSSs state f fGG
sSissI T 4 .!s n, Mott S.S ss 81 yS :d E
gspuS' s.ef SRSees state Rctel
fled the oaths This. the Democrats say,
10. m oTrow mornins an opinion Is expected
from Attorney General Stockton In reply to
Sov wsrss application az e the sthn 81 ,t q
doubt that he viii decide that the Democrats
s Sodg Sst t nes 81
menbers constitute quorum competent to
The Democrats Senators this morning de
stokes. Hsirfn. smith. and Hoffman 70 be pres
Senate ebs%S O. L Is said hat when these
Senators fall % appear warrants OF arrest viii
to.produce them In the Senate next Monday. :,
II Ia reported tonight that Senator Mitchell
P S.p S5 1f SsDStST
the hepu6llcsns have ESeoIvod Information
Tor, reelection. Many OF their Demo:
so th k
se9at so,R ttSE
Senate. Il IL tho current belief that alter they
have spent Sunday at homo among their COP:
with changed views on the situation :,
There 10 a demand among acme OF the radi-
SSS. S Sd the daas "so Il
by one OF them is Tor the eleven Republican
g diPh s f' 20 sp9esr hi their
seats can be declared vacant and the Senate
ties tie. they T Tsprsssnt This power Is given to
the Senate and House by the Constitution.
1t is claimed that at least four Of the coun-
would choose Repu blicans as their SUCCESSORS.
which would give tho Republicans fliteen
needed TO convict in impeachment proceed
ings: The House has thirty-nine Republican
to ond sdoatsa s
the House. While impeachment may be Teas;
ible, 1t is not believed that such course will
The Wilson Tariff bill was before the House
to-day. on a resolution. offered By Assembly,
Re sn M 81 New jersey IL Censress to
vote against its passage. r,,
1t brought Asssmblyman Thompson e tho
were not caused by the Wilson bill. but by the
Mckinley bill TO remark BY satinJer OF
Hudson, Thompson replied that Cleveland was
elected by million plurality.
We'll he would be beaten by over two mill.
ions II the people had q chance at him now"
plause.
Mr. Murphy said that his resolution voiced
the sentiments OF ten thousand thread workers
in Newark 1t was adopted By party vote Of
81 to Is.
bill was introduced cutting down the Gov
to give salaries OF SIS 900 to the Chancory and
Supreme Court clerks and to turn the large
Traaaury
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-11
RIDB ON A BRIDGE CAR oRIP.
Charles Smith Fell Jndsr n Moving Trnin
and Game Near Beins Killed.


Aman slipped OF tho crowded platform at
the New York end OF the Bridge about 81
o'clock yesterday afternoon and fell under the
last car OF train moving out OF the station.
Several hundred spectators witnessed tho sc-
cidont. and not seeing the man after the car
passed. supposed that he had been caught In
the machinery under the car and crushed to
death.
The conductor on the last car noticed tho
excitement on the platform and heard loud
cries to stop. and about $50 feet from the
station the train was stopped. A dozen
passengers jumped off and the man was dis.
covered still under the car holding on to tho
grip with both hands. He let GO when he found
that the train had stopped and crept out evil
IDENTIFY more frightened than hurt.
He was assisted back to the station and DR..
Taylor hurried out from the Chambers Street
Hospital to see him. The doctor said that the
man was only suffering from shock, and that
he had received no wound except q slight con-
fusion on the shoulder.
The man told the bridge officials that he was
Charles Smith OF 274 Fifteenth street, Brook
Ign. and that In the forty years Of his life he
had never had so close a call.
lie said that finding himself under the car
he seized tho grip and held on to It for dear
life. As he was whlrled along he thought every
second was going TO be his last
When he had fully recovered from the shock
he cautiously boarded train and started for
his home In Brooklyn. II is the first accident
OF the kind on the Bridge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-11
WiLKED OFF WIN A BAG OF SILVER.
a Young Man CoolIy Aprropriates 81 900
In the hank OF Mexico.


MEXICO CITY Mex. Jan. 10.-The National
Bank OF Mexico is the victim Of q recent able
robbery.
Yesterday one OF the tellers. VIII o was maxim g
large consignment OF silver CON- was count
ing out tho amount by piing UP the heavy
sacks Of silver. each containing 1000 silver
dollars.
As employees OF the bank were present In
considerable numbers, and as there seem ed
no particular danger Of any one picking up
any OF the sacks. which weigh nearly seventy
pounds each, no great care was exercised.
A well-dressed young man presently saun-
tered into the room. and while attention was
directed elsewhere picked up one OF the sacks
and strolled out.
BeckoninR to n burden carrier who was wait
ing for job on the street corner. he handed
him the sack and leisurely led tho way along
the crowded streets for block to the nearest
street car lima
Here he stopped q passing car, and. tossing
real to the burden carrier. quietly took seat
in the car. with the stolen sack OF money in
plain sight by hts side
Passengers on the ear thought he was pay
master or somsthing OF the sort After riding
to the suburb of TacubOza he left the car. and
although the police were soon hot on his trail
they have not yot caught the robber.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-11
mas MELLo RETURNED TO RIop
A Report that the Aquidnbnn Ia. Re.
entered the Bay-In-urGent Successes.

A Report that the Aquidnbnn Ia. Re-
entered the Bay-In-urGent Successes.
LONDON. Jan. 10.-A despatch from Buenos
Ayres says:
1T ia reported that the Aquidaban has rc-
entered Rio bay. and that the insurgents have
recantured Mocangue and Engenho islands.
The general belief at Rio do Janeiro Is that
serious events are impending.
1t IL expected that the forces OF Admiral
Mello will land at Nictheroy and thence con-
duct their attack upon tho city. President
Peixoto is preparing to resist them"
The steamship lamar which sailed from
Pornambuco on Dec %. has arrived at South
ampton. Her officers cay that on her last voy-
age out abe carried two brazilian naval on
Gers. who were arrested as soon as they
reached Brazil. They did not appeal to the
Tamar's Captain for protection.
A special despatch from Lisbon to the United
Frees Gays that the Brazilian Government was
never stronger than IL was when President
Peixoto was reported to have resigned.
The latest mail advices from Rio Janeiro are
to the effect that in addition to it's land forces
the Government has seven ships at Pernam.
buco and two. the cruiser Tiradentes and tho
monitor Bahia, in the south.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-11
THERE WAS 4 SNAKE IN IT.
A Lost Parcel that Cau-ed n Rumpus ~
Elevated Railroad Train.

A train on the City Hall branch OF the Third
avenue elevated railroad had Just drawn out
OF the Chatham square station last night when
the guard OF the second car from the end
rushed back to the rear ear and shouted to his
confrere. who was juggling with the red lamp
on the rear OF the train.
Seen n parcel2' was what no said as he
waved a telegram which had been handed to
him at Chatham Square. There were only
half dozen passengers in the roar car and a
hasty look over the seats brought to light q
parcel done up in q newspaper and tied up
with Irvine.
This must be IT," said guard number two
as he held 1t up. What he said an instant
later wouldn't look well In print. and the parcel
fell to the floor and seemed to be very much
alive. The shock tore the paper. and after
a vigorous rustling the ugly head OF a
snake was thrust through the aperture.
His snakeship wrlggled into full view
as the engine pulled up at City Hall. 1t took
half dozen trsinmen several minutes to In
duce the reptile to enter an iron bucket in
which he was finally secured By tying piece
OF gunnysack over the ton.
Tho duck that sent that telegram to take
care OF his parcel had lots OF gall: that's what
think" was the comment OF the guard who
had received the message.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-11
BURNED A CAT TO DEATH.
IL Leaped Out OF the Furnace Once. but Was
Thrown Back Again.

Il Leaped Ont or the Furnace Once. but Was
Thrown Back Again.
Gustav Loeschei, o baksr. OF 52S Washing
ton street Ioboker was tlned 500 yesterday
afternoon by Justice OF the Peace Seymour Of
that city for burning q cat to death In his fur
mace. The animal is said to have been born In
the bakery shortly after Mr.. Loeschel took Dos
session about four months ago.
1t was Jet black and had short, stubby tail.
which detracted from its personal appearance.
The cat slept in tho cellar at night and fed on
scraps OF bread which were occasionally to be
found In front OF the oven door.
When Mr.. Loeschel and his men went down
into the cellar each evening to bake the bread
for tho next day the cat used to rub its head
against their legs During the early part OF
December It grew thin and sickly. and the ba-
ker decided II was q nuisance,
the employ OF Lossehel. the baker ordered
SSrn the sG eat Tbs was on the %
Dec. II. The men were all gathered about the
Schane caught the cat. which seemed de-
lighted by such unusual attention. and. while
It was still purring. threw 1t into the furnace,
out before the door could be closed. 'e'''N
contact with the heat. sehane then objected
testified. and schane reluctantly caught the
cat again and threw II for the second time into
Ioeschel said in his defence at the trial that
killed. He had been Informed subsequently,
shovel. and had been thrown Into an ash
barrel Schane seemed 70 know very little In
Justice Seymour said Yesterday that the fine
Of sl00 which he inflicted was, tho extreme
penalty for cruel treatment OF animals
Loeschers lawyer says he will appeal the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-01-11
STOLE $4,000 FROM THE BINK.
A PhiIadeIphIs PaSisg Teller Coafssses His
Guilt Upon Discovery.

Cunt tpou DiseoNery.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan 10.-Theodore f. Baker,
who lives In good style at 524 North Broad
street. has been paving teller at the Con-
solidatsd National Bank for four years. Now
he is under arrest for stealing $4,000. He
has been with the hank for twenty-seven years.
His salary was sl.SO0 a year. He had no
vices. SO far as is known. but for twenty years
according to his own admissions. he has been
stealing.
1t was the custom OF the bank for the
cashier 10 keep considerable money in his
custody. The paying teller also had consider
able OF the banks funds from day TO day. and
which he kept In separate safe over night.
The paving teller would have the charge of
S750O0 % 100000, and $4,000 worth o.
pr,sasSt oH wssseH sang cSsSer atSax.
came TO my house and said that there had
been a defalcation in the bank. The informal
tion was that the defalcatiOn was upward OF
100000. The officials got together in the
toned, aud said that II was true and that he
had taken $47.UOO.
His method was TO take the money out Of
that placed in his custody and cover up the
shortage in the deposit account carried into
the ledger, He assisted In taking the balance
alterations Of the hgures. After the bank sx-
Aminer left the figures were changed back"
George Watson. brother Of the President
and himself director said that he asked
Baker what no had done with the money
whether no gambled. drank, or took charge o.
Epsnt II for regular living and expenses in
dFllA."