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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Memorial Day.

The last Saturday of May (26thl is selected
for observance as Memorial Day in Charles
Town. The usual hours, from to p. m, are
set apart for the public services, and business
men are requested to close their places of bust
ness during these two hours. The Fire Com
panies, Band and a choir under Madam Ruhl
have been requested to participate, and an
address may be expected. Procession will form
in front of the courthouse, and move to the
Methodist and Episcopal Churchyards, and
thence to the Cemetery. A. c. HOPKINS,
Pres't. Lee Mem'. Assn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

w. F. Rolaud, young man of Middleway
and who has heretofore borne a good reputa-
ton, was arrested and brought before Justice
Gallaher yesterday morning on warrant
sworn out by Mr.. Henry Jennings, charging
forgery. 1t is charged that Roland forged Mr..
Jennings's name to a note for 500 and passed
the note to Mr. Bonham, of Summit Point
He waived an examination and gave bail for
his appearance before the grand jury to-day.
Mr.. Roland was tenant of the Touring mill Of
Mr.. Henry Jennings, which was burned Sun
day night, May G, and Jennings also charges
him with burning the mill to obtain the in
surance of 5000 on his stock.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

The Brooklyn Tabernacle in which DIR.
It. Dewitt Talmage preached. was destroyed
BY fire last Sunday. The flames were dis
covered shortly AFTER the morning service
and before the last of the congregation had
left the building. The Hotel Regent ad-
joining was also burned, and other buildings
were damaged The total loss is 81 600, 900.
This is the third time DIR. Talmsge and his
congregation have been burned out, the fire
occurring each time on Sunday. The first
Tabernacle, erected in 1870, was burned in
70, and both the succeeding edifices were
destroyed in the same way. The heavy
debt remaining on the last building had
Just been provided for, and DR.. Talmage
preached his twenty-6fth anniversary SER
mon Sunday week. He attributes the fire
to the electric light wires.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
HOlc'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, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, wholesale druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, wholesale
druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. bottle.
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

Rev. ]. p A. Dickey, of Washington g.
H., and formerly pastor of the Presbyterian
Church of this place, concluding that it is
mot good that the man should be alone, -
on last Tuesday took unto himself a help
meet. At 2 O'Clock on the above afternoon,
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. y. V. James,
at Macarthur, Ohio, the words were spoken
that bound together in the chain of mstri-
mony Rev. J. P. A. Dickey, and Mrs. Z. s.
f. Rhulman. The newly married couple
passed through here on the evening train,
en- route to New Paris, Ohio, where they will
spend their honeymoon at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. w. S. Kelch Next week
the happy twain go to Guysville, Ohio, where
they expect to make their future home
May peace, happiness and prosperity attend
them through the remainder of life's jour-
ney, is the wish of their many Hamden
friends.-Hamden Ohio Enterprise. Mrs.
Rhuman that was-Mrs. Dickey now-is
daughter of the late Philip Engle, of Har-
per's Ferry, and sister of Mrs. Charles G..
johnson, of Radford, Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Neicsy Notes.

Congressman Brattan, of Maryland, died
at his home in Princess Anne on Thursday.
Mr.. Buchanan Schley, of Hagerstown, has
been appointed marshal of the western dis
trict of Maryland.
The Presbyterian congregation at Elkins,
Randolph county, will soon begin the erec-
ton of $4,000 church.
Stepped down and out-Charlie Pitzer, OF
the Martinsburg Statesman, to accept a po-
stion on baseball nine at Roanoke.
A chemist says wood can be made pala-
table and nourishing. 'Tisn't the kind of
board we are hankering after, however.
President Cleveland has gone to North
Carolina on a fishing and hunting trip, &C.
companied by Secretaries Gresham and
Carlisle.
The general assembly of Louisiana Mon
day afternoon elected Senator Don Gallery
for the long term as United States Senator,
beginning March 5, 1895.
Vice. President Stevenson unveiled sta
tue of Columbus in Central Park, New
York, Saturday. 1t is reproduction in
bronze of a marble statue in the Prado OF
Madrid
Representative Barnes Compton, of the
First Maryland district has retired from the
House to assume charge of the naval office
in Baltimore to which he was appointed by
President Cleveland
A Wheeling dispatch says that call has
been issued for meeting of the State
League of Republican Clubs at Fairmont
June 49, and that Governor Mckinley will
be present and will make series of adj
dresses thereafter
William Astor Chanler, the young Amer
lean explorer. is in Europe and much dis
appointed over his last trip to equatorial
Africa. The expedition was not success
because of the loss of his transportation
animals and bad luck generally.
The Elkins postoflice was robbed Satur-
day night of about 81 900 worth of cash and
stamps contained in the Office safe. The
perpetrators are supposed to be experts in
the cracking of safes, as they worked the
combination, although every preparation
seemed to be made to blow open The safe.-
The same night there was an attempt to rob
the West Virginia Central R. r. ticket Of
flee at Westernport, Md.
Stevenson Archer who, whilst treasurer
of the State of Maryland, misapplied $780,
O0O has been pardoned by the governor and
released from the penitentiary. His term
would have expired in September lie is
old and broken in health, and when releas-
ed was removed by friends to one of the
Baltimore hospitals. During his four years
of Imprisonment, though an invalid much
of the time, he refused to have his wife visit
him there.
1t is stated by the mine operators that
over 200 per cent. more coal is being mined
in the valley between Fairmont and Clarks-
burg than ever before Miners are hockiDg
in and every pit is being worked to its full
capacity. Over 5000 men are at work,
while about month ago there were ! 200.
In the Flat-Top region the great body OF
the miners have kept steadily at work, and
the demand for coal is far in excess Of the
ability of the Norfolk & Western to carry it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Notice.

State of West Virginia,
Corporation OF Charles Town, to-wit I;
The following nominations have been certi-
fed TO me by the chairman and secretary OF
meeting of Democratic voters held in Charles
Town, West Virginia, Oh the oath day OF April,
1894, for the purpose of nominating. mayor
and three councilmen to be voted for at the
regular election to be held MAY 9TH, 1881
For Mayor,
GUSTAV BROWN.
For Councilman in the First Ward,
o. NJ. PHILLIPS.
For Councilman in the Second Ward,
T. c. GREEN.
For Councilman in the Third Ward,
VIM. NELL.
w. L. HEDGES,
Clerk of Town Council of Corporation OF
Charles Town, w. Va.
May 10, 1912.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

Coxey having done little for himsefOr his
cause, Judge Miller and the Washington
police took him in hand aud succeeded in
evolving the most signal success out Of the
most dismal failure. The Washington JUS
tice shop needs an amendment of honesty,
patriotism and brains.-Adr0cate.
The Senate judiciary committee, COM
posed Of the ablest lawyers Of that body, in
their opinion of Judge Miller are somewhat
at variance with the judgment Of the editor
Of the advocate. That committee on last
Monday morning voted unanimously to re-
port back to the Senate lavorably the NOM
ination Of Judge Thomas F. Miller to be
Judge Of the police court Of the District Of
Columbia for a second term. There Is ab-
sOlusely no opposition to Judge Miller's con-
frmation except what may come from Sen
ator Allen, who is supposed TO have devel-
oped no great amount of affection for Judge
Miller through his experience in the latter's
court on the occasion of the Coxey trials
This, however, is not apt to lead to the in
terposition Of any serious obstacle between
Judge Miller and a second term, for Senator
Aliens Coxey theories are not altogether
popular in the Senate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

About the hottest section Of the United
States lust now is the Ashland district of
Kentucky formerly represented by Clay,
BY Crittenden, Marshall, Beck, Blackburn,
and at present By willie B,eckinridge.-
The cause Of the unwonted warmth, in a
section where politics have been pretty near
" unanimous, is a marked difference Of
opinion a. 70 whether or not the hero Of the
recent interesting breach Of-prOmise case At
Washington shall continue in his relations
70 the public. The Colonel has in his favor
anunblemished aud political record,
rare magnetism Of person, aud large and
devoted following but he mast overcome
the scandal Of bis private life, the outraged
moral sentiment Of his people, the vigorous
opposition Of the women, the press-espec-
ially the CourierJ0Tnal, and the preachers !;
and the active efforts of two strong sspirants
10 his seal-Owen and Settle. Altogether
it is an exciting contest, and is being watch
ed by the whole country with an interest
that is By no means friendly 70 Breckenridge.
Il is not at all unlikely that the strong adj
verse sentiment outside of the district will
have weight in deciding the silyer-tongued
Congfessman's future.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The entrance OF Mr..
William L. Wilson into the House to-day, the
first time after his long illness, was the signal
for spontaneous outburst Of applause, which
grew and swelled as the members throughout
the chamber caught sight of The well-krown
form and features of the tariff leader of the
House. In an instant the business of the
House was suspended and members flocked
around the West yirginian to welcome him
back to Congress and congratulate him on his
recovery 1t took some time for the Chairman
to restore order and direct the business of the
House into its proper channel. The business
was largely routine.-Bdlimore Nccs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

A great number of distinguished visitors,
among whom were the President of the
United States and members of his cabinet,
the Vice President and Chief Justice, and
the Governor of Virginia, attended the ded
ication of the monument to Mary Washing
ton at Fredericksburg May 10. Governor
O'Ferrall welcomed the guests, and Presi-
dent Cleveland responded, saying; Gov
ernor O'Ferrall, Mr.. Mayor and Fellow
Citizens; | speak for those who are to-day
greeted as the official guests of Virginia and
Fredericksburg, when | return sincere
thanks for the hearty welcome that has been
extended to us in behalf of both State and
city. Our appreciation of the warmth OF
your reception is not diminished by the
thought that in the light of the highest
meaning belonging to this occasion there
are no guests here. We have assembled on
equal terms to worship at a sacred national
shrine" He concluded thus; "While these
exercises cannot fail to inspire us anew with
reverence for American motherhood, we will
remember that we are here to do honor to
the great woman who gave to our nation its
greatest and best citizen and that we have
the privilege of participating in the dedica-
ton of monument erected by the women
of our land in loving and enduring testimo-
nv to the virtues of the mother of Wash
ington. Let us be proud to-day that the
nobility of this woman exacted from a dis
tinguished foreigner the admission If such
are the matrons of America, she may well
boast of illustrious sons and that Lafay-
cite, who had fought with her son for Amer
lean independence, declared, after he had
received her blessing 4 have seen the only
Roman matron living at this day Remem-
boring these things, let us leave this place
with our love of country strengthened, with
higher estimate of the value of American
citizenship and with a prayer to God that
our people may hold fast to the sentiment
that grows out of love and reverence for
American motherhood"
Senator Daniel delivered the Grafton, in
course of which he said "You have reared
this beautiful obelisk to one who was the
light of the dwelling in plain, rural, COL
onal home, Her history hoyers around 1t.
She was wife, mother and widow. She nurs-
ed hero at her breast At her knee she
trained to the love and fear of God and
to the kingly virtues, honor, truth and
valor, the lion of the tribe that gave to
America liberty and independence. This
is her title to renown. 1t is enough. Eter-
nal dignity and heavenly grace dwell upon
the brow of this blessed mother, nor bur-
nished gold nor sculptured stone nor ryth-
mic praise could add ono jot or title to her
chaste glory"
The monument, which stands over Mary
Washington's grave, is plain obelisk OF
granite, fifty feet high. Its pedestal bears
the inscription, MARY, the Mother of Wash
ington," and on another face, Erected by
Her Country Women" 1t was erected by
the efforts of the Mary Washington Memo
rial Association, of which Mrs. Waite, wild
ow of the late Chief Justice of the L. 5.
Supreme Court, is at the head.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors of Geo. w. Cockrell, deceased
Notice is hereby given to all of the creditors
of Geo. w. Cockrell decd to present their
claims for proof to the undersigned at his Of
flee in Charles Town, w. Va, on or before the
18th day of June, 1894.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF May
1894. CLE0N MOORE.
Nav rs e4-6t. Com'r OF Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Horth Their Heinht In Gold.

was troubled for ten years with dyspep-
STA, aud tried many remedies with no benefit
Suffered great deal with gas on stomach
Was finally induced to try DIR. Deane's Dys-
pepsia Pills, and found them great remedy
in curing me- OF those complaints. l 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, 1894-05-16

The New Ysrk S,n says with some force
that it is not as a penitent sinner that
Breckinridge stands before his constituents,
but as a detected sinner, and that there Is a
great difference between the two kinds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

In the General Conference Of the NJ. E.
Church. South, at Memphis, on Thursday,
Rev. DR.. p H. Whisner announced the be-
quest to the Conference of Mr.. Robert A.
Barnes of a million dollars for the establish
ment of hospital at ST. Louis 1t was
stated that Mr.. Barnes in his lifetime had
given hundreds of thousands of dollars to
the church
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

The West Virginia Editorial Association
assembled in Wheeling last week-spent
two days enjoying the hospitality of the
city. An election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows: President, 5. f.
Reed, Clarksburg Telegram, Vice President,
w. s. Wiley, Wetzel Democrat New Mar
tinsvile; Recording and Corresponding
Secretary, Harry L. Snyder, Shepherdstown
Register; Treasurer, w. H. Morgan, Nor
gantown Post; Historian, P. w. Morris,
Richie Gazette, Harrisville; Orator, j. w.
Plattenburg, Hancock Courier, New Cum
berland; Poet, Robert McEldowney, WetzeI
Democrat, New Martinsvile. Mr.. F. Yer
non Aler, of Martinsburg, the orator Of the
association, delivered scholarly Grafton
upon the power and influence of the press.
1t was attentivey listened to by all present
and received many compliments. An in
teresting paper, dealing with West Virginia
journalism from historical point of view,
was read by Secretary Snyder having been
prepared by Hon. A. B. Clark, of Buckhan-
non. The following is portion of the pa
per "At the beginning of the year 1894
there were 1914 newspapers published in the
State. OF these 1874 are weekly, IA are daily,
semi-monthly, l fortnightly and month
ly: Go are classed as Democratic, A Repub-
lican, local, industrial, 10 independent,
educational, religious, 3 neutral, soci-
ETY., 8 temperance, agricultural aud man.
ulacturing. There are but six papers now
published that were being published prior
to the year 1860. They are the following !:
THE VIRGINIA FREE PRESS, published at
Charles Town, Jefferson county, established
in the year 1921 South Branch HteNgncer,
at Romney, established 1880; Spirit Of JET
terson. at Charles Town, established 1874 !;
Herald, OF Wellsburg, established 1916;
Register, of Shepherdstown, established
l849 hteHigencer, of Wheeling, established
1852. Those established during the war
and still in existence are the Clarksburg
Telegram, established 1861 Point Pleasant
Register, established 1862, and the Wheeling
Register, established 1868"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

Il is stated that ex. Governor E. Willis
Wilson is candidate for the United States
Senate in opposition to Hon. ]. \. Camden.
Il is also reported that Governor MacCOrkle
and Hon. Joseph E. Chiffon will not be can
d;dafes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
For District Delegate.

MARrTSsBrRG, w. Va, May /, 81.
To Editor Free Press.
As an earnest. staunch Democrat who de-
sires to see worth and youth recognized in our
party, / endorse the candidacy OF jesse +.
Brilliant, of this city, for Delegate Large in
this District. If Nominated he will be elected
and reflect credit and honor on his party and
himself. MANY Nolhho'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

Last week Mr. Bernard A. Wade took
charge Of the Winchester Nslgs under a
lease of several years, and proposes to give
to it his best efforts to enhance its value
especially as a vehicle Of local news. He
has ability and experience that warrant an
expectation on the part OF the patrons of
the Nslrs Of the weekly visits Of an excel
lent paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
TIE TARIFFBILL.

senator Camden Thinks q wa Become
LalV by july Ist--MOst Of The Chang
es Made by the Senate are In'materfat
The BtIl More Like the Wilson Blu
than Before the --latest Changes 'eere
Aqreed TO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Fence Building.

The undersigned continues to build fences
in the most substantial way and at low prices
Prices now per panel Rail fences rails-SSc
Rail fence-6 rails-37i c.; Plank fence 4Oc.-
Ready 10 do work at short notice.
Nav l6 lS9i-3t M. SOUDEkS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

While Mrs. Helen Gouger was lecturing
about the greed Of milliOnaires in Chicago
some one held up the dOOrkeeper and stole
the gate receipts. Mrs. GOuger has not dis
covered which of ChicagO's milliOnaires did
the trick.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

The News is not much given to praisiDg
gentlemen in public positions, but undoubt-
eddy Judge Faulkner, from his impartial
and prompt rulings, has made many friends
in this judicial circuit-Berkeiey Springs
Nelss.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
To the Generous Public.
CHARLES TowN. MAY Q. $50.

CHARLES TowN, May 9, 1894.
We are building church out at Johnson
town, W Va | will call on all to lend a
helping hand. Who will help? He that
giveth TO the poor lendeth 10 the Lord
Please look for me.
c. c. WAINwRIGHT, Pastor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

Creditor Ito editOr)-HOw's collections
these days?
Editor-SOw, sir, slow. I've got good
shotgun, but can't get anybody to credit me
for shot.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
Saturday, May 10Th, 1894,

the HOUSE AND LOT in Charles Town, West
Virginia, belonging TO Luke Darrell, adjoining
the lots Of Charles Ross and Harry Powell
The lot has on it a new two-story Frame
Dwelling, with Kitchen attached, and Out
Buildings.
Terms Of Sale, as prescribed by the Board Of
Directors Of Jefferson Building Association
No. II. one.third Cash, and the residue in two
equal payments at one and two years with IN
terest on deferred payments from day OF sale.
Sale at 10 o'clock.
CLEoN MOORE, Trustee.
Anril o. 'gl-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

The COxey eOntingents are spoken of as
industrial armies. Proof conclusive that
they are not entitled to such distinction
is in the fact that employment has been
preferred them and such oyertures are inya-
riably declined
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

Last Saturday the Fourth Assistant Post
master General made thirteen new appoint
ments Of postmasters in West Virginia, aud
now that his hand is in other changes will
quickly follow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16
.Ne,U advertisements.
Ice Cream.

The Ice Cream Parlors of the undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream sery-
ed by the saucer or sold by measure, and fam
lilies or parties supplied on short notice:
Nav i5. 1894. HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

The Martinsburg Free Lance, referring to
the hail storms of Sunday week, four in a
single day, says 1--WE weighed lot of hail
stones that ranged between two and three
ounces, while w. H. Bowers measured one
that was eight inches in circumference. -
In LOudoun the papers say the hail laid
upon the ground forty-eight hours
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

Richard Croker has severed his official
connection with Tammany Hall by resign
ing the Craftsmanship Of the finance COM
mittee and membership Of theexecutiye COM
mitiee. His resignation is said to have been
because Of inability to attend to the mani
fold duties resting upon him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

The Baltim0reaR has entered upon Its
twenty-third volume in Aourishing eondi-
tiOn aud with every apparent prospect of
holding out for good while longer. 1t is
good example Of the virtue of sticking to
an original purpose and getting there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

Last summer Z, $4,000 baths were taken
in New Yorks free bath houses. The Chi
caVo Inter Ocean wants to know what those
people did in winter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-16

A great many farmers are through plant
ing corn. The open dry winter facilitated
early blowing and is a presumption there
was more ground plowed by the lst Of April
than ever before in the history Of the cOun-
try.-Adrocqte. Isn't it an assumption that
there have not before been open dry win
ters ?" and if there has been more ground
plowed than ever before in the history Of
the country it appears the farmer, though
cast down By low prices, is not utterly dis
MAYED