davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

The Democrats of Marion county demon
strated in fine style at Warrington on Mon
day their allegiance to Democratic principles
and their admiration of Hon. Wm.L Wilson.
Mr.. Wilson and others spoke to an enthusi-
astic people. He was in good condition,
having rested at Morgantown on Sunday
and enjoyed religious services in the little
church attended by him whilst President of
the University. Hon Jno. McGraw said to
the correspondent of the Baltimore sun {:
"You may tell the Sun that William L. Will
son will surely be elected 1t is not written
in the books that he will be defeated this or
any other year he is a candidate 10 the Sec
ond district" McGraw talks intellgently.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Notwithstanding the greatly reduced tar
if duties and freer trade, Col. John A.
Cockerile, high protectionist, has quit jour
nalsm aud gone into the pottery business.
He didn't believe all he said of the destruc-
ton of such industries, as a result Of tariff
reform, by jugful. 1t is likely the hum
of business in the particular line in which
he is engaged will not jar on his sensitive
nerves pocket nerve it may be-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Secretary Hoke Smith has capacity for an
immense amount of work. Recently in
Georgia taking an active part in the CAM
paign there-makiDg many speeches, etc,
he was also busily engaged on departmental
business, a. hundred and fifty-tbree deci-
sions rendered in patent and land cases and
eighty-eigh, land decisions would indicate.
The Secretary took this mass Of matter with
him on his trip.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Rev. John Johnston, at one time In
charge of the Presbyterian Church at Ger
ardstown died at his home in Elk Garden,
September 10Th, 1894. The Keyser Echo
says of him: The Rev. John JOHNSON was
q son of farmer in County Tyrone, Ireland,
and was born in 1928 He graduated from
Trinity College. Dublin, where he had for
fellow student Rev. John d. Hall, ID. D.,
now of New York. The friendship between
the two begun at college continued until
Mr.. Johnston's death. After leaving coll
lege Mr.. Johnston took theological course
at the Theological Seminary of Belfast, Ire
land, and soon after came to this country.
His first pastorate was at Keyser, then call
ed New Creek, of which he was the first
pastor, having been installed Nov, "a, 1904.
He was afterward pastor at Petersburg,
Grant county, where he married Miss Well
ton who survives him. A few years since
he bought farm in the neighborhood OF
Patterson's Creek, but accepted call from
the Church at Elk Garden, of which
he was pastor-elect at the time of his death.
He was one of the best scholars in his de-
nomination, and was preacher of unusual
eloquence and power. He leaves widow,
six sons and two daughters. No man in all
this region was more highly esteemed for
sterling qualities of mind and heart than
Mr.. Johnston"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
appointments for Public Speaking in
This District.

Thursday, October Is, Beverly, Randolph
barbecue VIM L. Wilson
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, of Va, Hon. Fred. J
Nelson, of Nd, Gov E. w Wilson, Hon
John J Davis Romney or Capon Bridge
Hampshire county-Hon Chas. H. Mansur
Friday, October 10Th, Moorefield or War
densville, Hardy county-Hon. Charles H.
Mansur. Wheeling, Ohio county-Hon.
Fred. J. Nelson.
Satrr' :, October 10Th, Petersburg, Grant
coun ION Chas H. Mansur Fairmont,
Mar lnty- Hon. Fred. J. Nelson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

A correspondent of the Wheeling Intelli-
gencer says that after the Democratic con-
vention at Wayne c. H. on the Sth, Warren
Miller, Republican candidate for Congress
in that district spoke, land not a Democrat
left the court house"-an alleged fac. which
seemed to surprise said correspondent, and,
from the reputation Of Mr.. Miller as pub
lie speaker, it is surprise to people gen.
orally.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

The New York Press accused Hon VIM.
L. Wilson Of deliberately uttering grossest
falsehoods about his own country" in his
London speech. The Msrtinsburg Herald
reproduced the article from which we have
taken the above quotation. Will not the
voters of Observation-Disclosures, Republi-
cans and opuists-rebuke such outrage
upon our most distinguished citizen? We
think they will
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Indications from the western part Of the
district are encouraging. At Keyser, &c,
miners are Mr.. Wilson's enthusiastic hear
ers. Marion will increase her majority for
Mr.. Wilson over 1892, and in Preston and
Monongaia, Republican strongholds, the
Republican majorities will be decreased by
several hundred. Hampshire is to try to
get the banner back from old JeiTerson-but,
probably, cannot, as Jefferson intends to do
her level best for her distinguished son.
The question just now is How much shall
Wilson's majority be? The purpose is to
make it correspond as near as possible with
county, State and national pride.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Mr.. Wilson's home coming was the sig
nal for great demonstration in his honor
1t was well deserved tribute to an intel
lectusl aud incompatible statesman, whose
fortune has been to lead the greatest fight
for financial reform undertaken in fifty
years Winchester Tynles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

4 convention of Democratic societies of
Pennsylvania at Altoona on Friday, was ad-
dressed by Hon. Chauncey F. Black. Among
the resolutions adopted was one conveying
greeting and encouragement to Senator Da-
yid B. Hill on his manly struggle for Dem
ocratic principles in New York, and likewise
to William L. Wilson, Of West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
Commissioner.s Notice.

T HAVE before me the following Fiduciary
Il Account for settlement:
Thomas D. Ransom, Executor OF James NJ.
Ransom, and Trustee under his will
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Oct,
1894. CLEON MOORE.
Oct. Il, ls9i-2t. Com'r Of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Il will be seen by special Of the Baltimore
Sun in another column from Morgantown,
that Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, the scholar ia
politics" had a magnificent reception at
the athens Of West Virginia
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

THE FREE Press has stated, upon intor-
nation from Morgan county, that Mr.. Hen
shaw, Republican nominee for State Senate,
was distributing cards in that county an
nouncing himself an Independent candi-
date. From the same source We have been
informed that our informant was misiniOrm-
ed. It is good form for us TO take this first
opportunity 10 make this correction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Judge Harlan, Of the L. ;. supreme
Court few days ago decided that while
railroad employees have the same right to
strike tha, al other workingmeu have they
have no right 10 enter into q combination or
conspiracy to stop working with the iuten-
tion Of crippGng The property or in any
other way preventing the operation Of the
road.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

A Populist and a Democrat got into
shooting scrape in Georgia last week. 1t is
not surprising that a Populist should shoot
He has ever with him his own little pop
run
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

The New York Sunday News of October
18th devotes a encolumn page to zone
Mans Career" or "How Charles Broadway
Rouss Won Wealth and Name, written
by Mr.. Thomas Dorsey Beall, graduate Of
THE FREE PRESS Office, now valued mem
Der of the New York News staff. The pa
per on Mr.. Rouss and his career from boy
hood to the present is replete with interest
ing incident, and graphically portrays re-
markable personal history. As opportuni'
ty offers when we have less politics to claim
our attention and available space in our
reading columns, we will take pleasure in
reproducing some parts of Mr. BealPs paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

The Baltimore Sun Of Monday last had a
good map Of West Virginia Indicating the
bounds of the several congressional districts
of the State
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

The Baltimore sun Of Monday contributed
FIVE columns of interesting reading anent
this congressional district. We recognize
in this contribution the pencil Of Col Il. d,
Beall-a former comrade and townsman Of
Billy Wilson, who is taking lively interest
in the brilliant contest. West Nirginians
have An admirable representative in Colonel
Beall of the Suns staff He is wide awake
TO all her material interests, and hence his
zeal for the re- election Of Mr. Wilson, aside
from personal regard for him
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
Words Of Praise.

Hon. Jno. X. Cowan, the distinguished
Baltimorean nominated to succeed that 9TH
err very distinguished BaltimOrean, Isador
Rayner. in Congress, places high estimate
on Hon. VIM. L. Wilson. Hear him I'm
the fight for commercial freedom shall not
hesitate to follow where Grover Cleveland
may lead, and it would give me pleasure 10
aid. if I can, on the floor of the House OF
Representatives, Mr.. Wilson, of West Nir-
ripia whom your letter fifty describes as
the great champion of his party in its light
TO place on the statute books those principles
for which Democracy stands. Iregard him
a the American Peel and the American
Golden combined-the scholarly, thought
full and sagacious statesman, determined TO
strike from enterprise the worst shackles OF
protection, vet feeling that the pernicious
system has become so entwined with many
industries that first and moderate steps must
be taken before entire industrial freedom
can be secured. At the same time he Is the
bold, aggressive reformer, like Golden, to
whose tireless agitation against restrictions
on commerce the England of to-day owes
much Of her industrial supremacy. To fol-
low such leaders Of Democracy will not only
be my duty, but my greatest pleasure"
The Republican press and politicians are
busy in remarks upon the incident of Hon.
VIM. l.. Wilson's visit to England and his
speech in Loudon-a speech they have not
dared to publish, but rather preferred to
garble. Gen. Grant visited England, and
When he reached Birmingham, the greatest
manufacturing centre in England and per
haps in the world, the city authorities ten
dered him a public banquet. Three hun
dred and fifty guests were present. Mr.
Chamberlain, NJ P, proposed Gen. Grants
health. The General, in responding, said
in part "Now there is one subject that has
been alluded to here that l do not know
that l should speak upon at ALL have
heard it occasionally whispered since | have
been IN England and that is the great ad'
vantages that would accrue to the United
States if free trade should be established
l have a sort of recollection, through read
ing, that England herself had a protective
tariff until she had manufactures somewhat
established. l think We are rapidly pro.
crossing in the way Of establishing manu-
factories ourselves, and I believe We shall
become one of the greatest free trade nation:
on the face of the earth, and when we both
come to be free traders think that proba
bly, the balance of nations had better stand
aside aud not contend with US at all in the
markets of the world
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
Notice.

Persons having claims against the estate o.
the late LUCE s.. Wysong will please presenI
them, and pers ms indebted TO the said estalss
will please make payment. to the undersigneo
or to her attorney, w. II. Travers.
KATE II. HAMMOND.
Executrix Of Lucie S. WysoDg
Oct 3rd 169i.-it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

MoNoNGAH, w VA, Oct 16.-Hon. VIM. l.
Wilson. Senator J. n. Camden and eXGov. A
B. Fleming addressed mixed audience of mi
ners and farmers, numbering 1000 voters, al
this point this afternoon. Delegations were
present from all the surrounding country and
the crowd was one of the most enthusiastic
Mr. Wilson has yet addressed. Senator Cam
den opened the speaking, asserting that no
harm would come either to West Virginia mi
ners or mine-owners through the removal of
the tax on coal Mr.. Wilson followed, and
upon the coal question said that free raw ma
terial would yet be the salvation of the Amer
lean workingman, and that free coal would in
the end benefit all engaged in the mining in
dustry He was followed by ex-Gov. Fleming
Tomorrow Mr.. Wilson speaks at Philippi, and
on Thursday at great barbecue at Beverly,
where the crowd is expected to reach 10000, as
people are already on their way to that place
from points over 100 miles distant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

The population of this congressional dis
trict in 1890 was lS7 1925. The square miles
land area-7,OlO. The vote in 1892 was
1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
The Mems Reading Room.

Charles Town has taken another step for
ward, thanks to the progressive spirit OF
some of the ladies, by the establishment OF
Reading Room for men. The opening OF
this institution for the edication, pleasure
and comfort of those for whom it is intended
was celebrated last night. The lady
promoters and managers and quite a large
number of men, young and old were present.
Col. R. P, Chew presided, and introduced
the speakers, Hon. VIM. ii Trayers, Judge
D. B. Lucas, Revs. H. p. Hsmill, 5. W.
Cole, G. n. Campbell, and Mr.F. NJ. Pennock.
Col. Chew also made some encouraging
remarks. There was excellent music by a
male choir Mr.. Robt +. Middlekauf lat
organ, Messrs. A. d. Barr, C. n. Beard and
- Blake and young son. Already the
room is well supplied with good literature
pamphlets and periodicals, and a number OF
val liable bound books. The room-next to
Hirschman & Co.'S store, is we'll lighted and
comfortably furnished and warmed. Hours
from to 1870 p m. Contributions OF
money and literature will be gratefully
received The ladies were gratified by the
interest manifested last evening.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Under the new law voter must vote at
his own precinct. Read the notices and see
where you belong. Make no mistakes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Wha. free hides did for the tanning in
dustry Is what free wool will do for the WOOL
en- manufacturers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

There may be apathy among Democrats
in some congressional districts, but not in
this one and we are especially pleased that
here we have no a. p A. thy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

We challenge the Republican papers Of
this district to put in parallel columns the
speech Of Gen. Grant made in Birmingham,
and the speech Of Mr. Wilson in London,
and then criticize Mr. Wilson adversely.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Judge Gaynor having declined the New
York nomination for Judge Of Court Of APP
pesls, the vacancy on the ticket has been
filed by the name Of Judge Charles f.
Brown. The ticket may be the gamer after
al
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

No man since the days Of Henry Clay
Harry Of the West, has had such distin-
guished consideration, such warm, euthusi-
astic receptions and oyations as Hon. VIM.
L. Wilson. Men of all ayocstions, political
opinions, religious convictions; people
regardless of sex, age, color or previous con-
dition-eyerywhere turn out TO meet and to
greet him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

The Moorefeld Examiner had an extend
ed and graphic account of the great Demo
cratic barbecue there last week, and made
very complimentary mention of the speech
es of Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, exGoy. Wilson
and others. We make an extract: after
dinner Col. r. p. Chew, of Jefferson county,
that gallant ex- Confederate who became IA
nous in this section as commander of Chew's
Battery, was introduced. 1t did the Colo
nel's heart good to meet with so many OF
his old comrades and being enthused by the
warm reception rendered him and surround
ed by an atmosphere permeated with Dem
ocratic enthusiasm, he proved himself equal
to the occasion and he gave his attentive
hearers pointed and happy speech, bris-
thing with convincing points, which called
forth the old .time Rebel yell as an evidence
of popular approval"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
october Il, 1894.
Democratic Ticket.

For Congress,
WILLIAM L. WILSON,
Of Jefferson County.
For State Senate,
B.W. CATLETT,
Of Morgan County.
For District Delegates,
A. W. MCDONALD,
CHAS. L. STUCKEY.
For the House Of Delegates,
As. CAMBRIDGE.
For Clerk Of the Circuit Court
JOHN NJ. DANIEL.
For County Commissioners,
T.B MOORE,
VIII LEWIS,
$. L. RlSSLER.
For County Superintendent Of Free Schools
A.A.P. NEIL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
Mrs. Kennedy

Will reopen her school for Young Ladies and
Little Girls September 10th, 1894.
Teachers,
Miss S. II. BROWN.
Miss NJ. II. KENNEDY.
Aug. 8, l59l-3m.a
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Wages paid out at Roanoke for SePtem-
Der by the y & W. r. R. and Roanoke Ma
chine Works amounted to $4,000. That
looks as if business had gotten boost from
tariff reform. And then, voter, think you
how much more OF clothing and the like
that money will buy Hard times will
come again no more"-if you vote the Dem
Ocratic ticket.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Welcome home again, Congressman Will
son All the States of the Union join with
West Virginia in the greeting America
congratulates herself upon your recovery
from the fatigue and illness caused by your
arduous and valiant struggle for Tariff Re-
form for your renewed health means bat
tie royal in your own district. The people
cannot afford to lose such a devoted and
true patriot from the council halls of the ma
ton. All the forces of Republican protect
ed trusts and corporations have combined
to effect your overthrow as the conspicuous
and yalorous leader of the honest ranks of
revenue reform, but American citizenship
and American manhood will win the day
and keep you in the triumphant van of the
Democratic army of progress. -PhHadelphia
Record N,udrv oct. T.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

The Alexandria Gazette states that "the
semi-monthly pay roll of the Pennsylvania
steel works at Harrisburg, Saturday, 9th,
footed up S7l,S73, and that weeks output
Was the largest Of the year, and all the va
rious departments of the works were crowd
ed With orders. This is in the face o, the
fact that the Senate tariff bill reduced the
tariff on steel and iron.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
BANK STATEMENT.

Report of the condition of the First National
Bank of Jefferson ut Charlestown, W. Va, at
the close of business October 2, 1894:
RESEARCHES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

A reader of THE FREE PRESS in Old Nir-
ginia sent US the following, dated October
4,h Allow me to suggest the music, 90!
Willie we have missed you, safe, safe at
home" on the occasion of the grand demon
stratiou next Monday to the most popular
man in the United States THERE'S nothing
in reason would not sacrifice 20 be present
TO contribute my mite to welcome your dis
tinguishod feilow-townsman. He is my man
for President of the United States, and l
hereby nominate him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
One Season Ahead.

Just purchased at a very reduced price for
spring trade Of '95 large lot Of Infants and
Children's Tan and Coffee Colored Shoes, sizes
2 TO IL. We will give customers fifteen days
opportunity 10 buy them now.
October 3, 1894. HAGLEf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

There was nothing slow about that recep-
ton given William J.. Wilson at Charles
Town Monday, or small about the crowd, or
lacking in enthusiasm. Nor was there any
thing wanting in the great tariff reform
leaders address .-S1mi0H Ncrs No,
brother and there viii be nothing stinted
about the majority old Jefferson will give
him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Emperor William Of Germany has COM
posed a song in praise Of the Qneen Of Italy
and sent it to that royal lady. He claims
to rule by divine right. PerPaps this trib-
ute to the Queen is proof Of the divine af-
fatus
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

1.-THE use of 'Castoria is SO universal and
its merits SO we'll known that it seems q work
of supererogation TO endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTYR, d. D.,
New York City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17
"a I4:S7I;]'|'l!;;l|
for Infants and Children.

Castoria cures Colo, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhna, Enlctation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di-
gestion,
without injurious medication.
"For several years l have recommended
your 'Castoria, and shall always continue to
do so as it has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN F. PARDET, NJ. D.,
is5th Street and 9Th Ave, New York City.
npASY, a. MURRAY STREET, NEw York CITY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior TO any prescription
known to me-" H. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. oxford St, Brooklyn, y. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

State of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, s..
!. 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, TINS
9th day Of October, 1894. -
JNO. P0RTERFIELD,
Notary Public.
Correct-attest
II. o. TALBOT,
J. CARL. HURST, Directors.
G.. +. Mason,
Oct IL lS9i-lt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

At the recent Farmers' National Congress
held in Parkersburg, a resolution favoring
a protective duty on WOOL cotton, flax and
hemp, was laid on the table by vote OF
1904 ayes TO So nays. See The farmers
two thirds of them-want free wool
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

Hou Henry Beatty, OF Terra Alta, Pres
ton county, a lifelong Republican politi-
clan and twice an ofice-holder under that
party, announces his support Of Hon VIM.
l.. Wilson for Congress. This is not an ex-
ceptional case.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

For County superintendent OF Free ocuOoIs
A.A.P. NEIL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-10-17

A Democratic barbecue at Capon Bridge,
Hampshire county, on Friday, was attend
ed by twenty five hundred enthusiastic
Democrats The principal speakers were
Mr.. Isaac Lobe Straus, of Baltimore; Mr..
Richard f. Byrd, Of Winchester, and States
Attorney Cornwell, of Romney. Mr.. Straus
spoke for over an hour on the oppression OF
the Mckinley tariff His sllusion to Cleye-
land and Wilson evoked enthusiastic cheers.
Mr.. Byrd followed with one Of his brilliant
and eloquent addresses. His peroration was
a beautiful tribute 20 Wilson and Cleveland,
and he captured the crowd. The speakers
created a strong impression, and the meeting
was successful in every respect Next week
we give part Of Mr. Byrd's eloquent tribute