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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
The Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
"A. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Office. Gibson Building, Courthouse yard,
CharleStOwn.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost Of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port, J. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. H.
T. Lewis R. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker S. W. Washington, II. l.. Snyder
Charles P. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob S.
Melvin, E. G. W. Herr, Isaac H. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELL............... ........ President.
II. b. DAVENP0RT,..... ......... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
H. I. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, 5. w. Washington.
Local -Middleway-J. G. Shirley;
Harpers Ferry-Chas. E. Trail; Shepherds
town J. S. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30

Most of the employees in the Sub-Treas-
ury were babes in arms when the govern
ment was coming the copper half cents
which were called in with the "red cents"
in 1857. The clerks in the redemption
department we're at sea last Friday when
a consignment of $3.50 in half cents-106-
900 of the coins were received from a
Connecticut bank for redemption. As
the half cent weighs 81 grains, 100000
of them weighed 1,542 pounds. 1t has
turned out that an old farmer in Connec-
ticut boarded $4,000 and buried in an ar
Dor. His executors found the treasure
the other day, and the United States
Treasury Department is to be asked to
redeem the half cents which formed a
part of it. Visitors at the Sub Treasury
helped redeem last Friday TO the extent
of cents worth piece. The market
value of the half cent as a curio is likely
to be depressed by the unexpectedly large
visible supply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30

Professor Garner, the monkey man, as
he is not very aatteriDgly termed, while
at the Authors Club, London, told some
stories about elephant hunting; in fact,
he talked about everything in the African
jungle except monkeys, although he did
tell some stories about gorillas. His
chief story was about Barnum and the
killing of the big elephant which BArnum
possessed. The professor evidently does
not believe the yarns that are told on
their return by great hunters. This ele-
plant OF Barnum's was taken out on a
parade ground to be shot and forty-fye
men belonging to company Of militia at
Bridgeport did the firing simultaneously.
The elephant was led patiently to the
place of slaughter, and the fatal spot was
marked on the brute's hide with chalk.
After the forty-fve men had fired, thir-
teen bulletholes were found in the ele-
phant, all, however, outside Of the chalk
ring. The professor worked out a sum
in simple proportion. If fOrty-fye men
can only put thirteen bullets in harm.
less portion of a tame elephants body,
with the vital spot marked out in chalk,
how can one man hope to do great deeds
on a wild elephant in the African jungle
with no chalk marks on its body"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
SASH FACTORY & planning MILL
Not Expected.

Ii is not expected that 1 viii flood the coun-
try with Pianos and Organs But tits expect
ed that I will take a few orders for the very
best and most reliable Organs and Pianos in
the market. fully warranted in all respects,
shipped direct from the factory, with the un-
derstanding that if not found satisfactory on
arrival the instrument can be returned, and TO
be sold on terms and at prices TO suit the times.
It will be TO your interest to communicate with
me before purchasing. do expect the home
man TO get a chance Write for catalogue.
]. II. NOLAND,
Dealer in Pianos and Organs.
April IS, '94-2t Charles Town, W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
AL Free.

Those who have used DIR. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity 10 try II
Free. Call on the advertised Druggist and
get Trial Bottle, Free. Send your name
and address to II. T.. Bucklen & Co., Chi
cago, and get sample box Of DIR. Kings
New Life Pills Free, as well as a copy OF
Guide to Health and Household Instructor,
Free. All Of which is guaranteed to do you
good and cost you nothing, at Brown Il
HoOff's Drug store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
See the Worlds Fair for Fifteen Cents.

See the Worlds Fair for Fifteen Cents.
Upon receipt of your address and fifteen
cents in postage stamps we will mail you
prepaid our SOUVENIR OF THE WORLDS
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION; the regular price
is Fifty cents, but as we want you to,haye
one, we make the price nominal. You will
find it work of art and thing to be
priced. 1t contains full page views of the
great buildings, with descriptions of same,
and is executed in highest style of art. II
not satisfied with it. after you get it, we
will refund the stamps and let you keep
the book. Address
He. BUcKLEN & Co., Chicago, Ill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30

Terrence stood in the Union Station wait
ing for the Medford train. The busy doors
were swinging in and out, and the people
we're bustling to the long and crowded
trains Suddenly nervous man, with a
natty grip and a Gala lily, rushed in. He
looked around in dazed way, while the lily
swayed with a sympathetic motion, and at
last be spied Terrence. He took the Irish
man by the arm.
Il say, my friend" and be pointed across
the room, SIS that clock right over there?'
Terrence gazed at the wall. and, lodging
the lily, turned round with look Of pity
on his ruddy face.
"Begorra, an it amt nowhere else, son."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
CHARLES TOWN, May 18th, '94.

Emile Henry, the author of the explosion
in the cafe of the Hotel Terminus, Paris,
was guillotined at Ala o'clock Monday
morning. As Henry emerged from the
prison gates he shouted "Vive fanarchy,"
which he repeated just before he was seized
and thrown on the guillotine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
Hats ReHOrGted.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renoyate
gentlemen's silk or felt hats promptly and at
moderate rates. Call at her residence, east side
of Charles street, south Of Congress.
May 8, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
Just Received.

have just received nice supply of Catsup,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden's
Easter Dyes,-four colors for 5 cents.
w. s. MERCHANT.
April 1S. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
THE MILD POWER CURES.
VETER ri N AIRY

CURES (Fevers, COngestiOns. Inflammation.
A.A. Spinal Meningitis, Milk Fever.
II. B.-Strains, Lameness, Rheumatism
G. C.-Distemper. Nasal Discharges.
ID. D.-Bots or Grubs, Worms.
L. E.-COughs, Heaves, Pneumonia.
f. P.-COlic or Gripes, Bellyachc.
G. G.-NIiscarriage, HcmOrrhages.
H.H.-Urinary and Kidney Diseases.
1. I.-Eruptive Diseases, Mango.
J. K.-Diseases of Digestion.
Stable Case, with Specifies, Manual,
Vet Cure oil and Medicator, S7.OO
Price, Single Bottle (over 50 dosesL 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
II GREEN
ArrORNEY ArLAR.
A. W. Mcdonald Frank Beckwith
MCDONALD & BECKWITH,
rrnRNEYS ATLAW.

Charles-Town. jefferson County, West Va,
VIII practice in the Courts Of jefferson,
Berkeley and Morgan counties, the U. ;. DIS
t1o- Court al Martinsburg and the Court oi
Appeals OF West Virginia
Mar 1902
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30
A KENNEDY,
- LC MOORE,
- J.C MOORE,
ATTORNEY At LAW,
RsTyrlls CLARKE County, Virginia,
and
CLEON MOORE,
ATTORNFY ATLIW,

Ciarls5losol, Jefferson Comfy West Virginia
Till undertake cases jointly in the Courts oI
Doth of said Counties.
May IL, 1872.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-30

Country produce taken in exchange for
goods. I solicit a share of the public patron
age. Respectfully,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03

Villas and MITCHELL 1t Is understood
here that MIR. Jonas viii resign as
lieutenant governor and proceed 10 It.
Petersburg a. soon rs he i confirmed.
LIcut.-trov. Jonas will succeed John
VI. Crawford, OF Ohio, who was ap-
pointed in 1889 toy President llar-
rlson and was permitted to serve
ont his term. The office is worth 5000
a year salary and fees, which make the
post worth about 81. .5O0 or s. .0lu a year.
kACIN. Wis, Feb. 21.-Cart Jonas
viii accept the office of cpnSu-general
to Il. Petersburg and will resign ~
lieutenant governor aS soon as officially
notified of his appointment, which will
be IN about three DAYS.
For some time" said Lieut.-CIov.
Jonas, II have been expecting an APP
poiHtment To some foreign post. but the
first intimation mad that | would be
named as COnsul-gcneral to It. Peters
burg Was when | received a telegram
tins morning from Senator Villas, asking
II | would accept the place. | tclC-
graPhed him that | would
Il shall leave for II. Petersburg about
April /. There l. no money in the Of
fee, but | am in poor health, and have
been for some time. owing to OVcrwOrk.
Since my return from Prague. where
served as consul, | have edited my pa
per, written and published three books
and passed through three campaigns,
and am completely worn out.
1t is my intention, on leaving Ra-
cine, to dispose of my property here.
Mrs. Jonas will remain in the city and
settle up our affairs, and later vii! Join
me. At the expiration of my term at
It. Petersburg, should we decide to re-
turn to Racine | Shal, nurrllSp an
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
SILVER MEN WILL FIGHT.
They VIII Pr6Yant the Passage of Appr0.
p'iation Bills Until Coinage IS
kntn1 On

WASHINGTON, ID. G., Feb. 27.-Repre-
sentative Fithian, of Illinois, one OF
the active licutenants of Mr.. Bland in
the silver debate. says that the silver
men will block the appropriation bills
and bring every class Of legislation to
halt until the opposition to the pend
ing silver bill consents to let vote
be taken. Mr. Fithian said in
speech Yesterday that the silver
men would be justified in such
course, but to-day he went further and
said they would cftectuaIly carry outtbe
plan lie SAYS II applies to all of the
great appropriation bills for CARVING
on the government ana the local meas
ures for public buildings, rivers and
harbors, and general improvements II
viii apply also to general measures of
legislation, such as the bankruptcv
iiiI on banking measures now on
the calendar awaiting hearing
Mn l'ithlan was asked if the committee
on rules could not bring in a special
rule. giving he appropriation bills the
right Of way He said the bill would
have to be passed by the House, and
he intimated that the silver men were
strong enough to defeat such 4 pIan
He Is confident they can brinr All
legislation 10 StandstiIl until the silver
question il voted upOn.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
BENJAMIN BIABY DISCHARGED.
No Evidence to Prove that tho GIenwoud
Farmer Killed His Wife.

GLEHwooD, Wis. Feb. n. Benjamin
Bixby, who was accused of numbering
his wife, was discharged this morning
the evidence produced by the state
being insufficient to hold him. The eX-
animation lasted MI this week. The de
tcndant resides on a farm near this
place and is wcII.to-do. On New Years
hIs wife was killed while operating
sewing machine by the discharge
of shotgun which, accord
ing 10 the testimony at the in
guest, fell from a wall overhead and
struck a table at such an angle that the
charge entered her back. Not long
previous to the killing BiXby had his
wife's life insured for 5000. Rumors
of foul play were circulated and the in
surance company instituted an investi-
cation which resulted in tie arrest Of
Bixby. The principal witness was
Alice, the eldest daughter of Mr. Blk
by. She corrobora;ed her fathers
statement
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
VERDICT FOR 25 SHILLINGS.
Award In the Victoria Woodruff Martin | bel
SUIT in London.

LoNroS, Feb. 21.-In the case Of Mrs.
John Biddulph Martin Victoria Wood
hull against the trustees Of the British
Museum, for libel, the jury found that
the matter contained in the two
books relating to the Bccchcr-Tilton
trial, complained of by Mrs. Martin,
was lIbelous, though the defendants
and their agents acted on the bona tide
belief that they were discharg-
ing their powers and duties and
did not know the books were libelous.
They were not guilty of ncgIi-
Ience, but they did not discharge their
duty with proper care and caution, and
the judgment of the jury was that they
he assessed damages to the amount of
p shlIIings. The point of law will be
further considered.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
BLOODY BATTLE IN A JUNGLE
B.uaI2Ch6ts im5gsh3d 5j African save.
Traders ard May Eh]t 0cw1.

B.usI2ch6t8 im5gsbsd 5j African save.
Traders ard May Ehjc 0cw1.
LoNDoy, Feb Dispatches re-
ceiyed here from the West Coast Of
Africa announce that a number Of
British officers and sailors have been
killed in an encounter with the slave
dealers on the West Coast of Africa.
The men were from the cruiser Raleigh,
the flagship of the British squadron Of
that coast, commanded by Rear Ad-
miral Frederick c. Bedford, and the
first class screw gunboat Wilgeon,
commanded by Lieut. Commander Will
lam j. Scullard.
Official reports of the affair received
to-day state that landing parties from
the ships had been sent ashore in order
to punish Chief Fodisilah a notorious
slave dealer who had been carving off
into bondage and severely ill-treating
the helpless Latlycs of a number of vii
lagcs along that part of the coast which
he rules over. The blueiaCkets landed
near Bathurst, fully equipped for a
march inland and for remaining ashore
Tor some time. Several machine guns
were taken ashore in the boats, and the
landing parties carried provisions for
four days and an ample supply Of am
munltIOn. \ reserve force was left
ashore at the landing place, which was
thoroughly protected by the guns of the
cruiser and the gunbOat.
Owing to the nature of the country
which the naval detachments had to
pass through-swampy tracts, thick
Inn J., \ 4
vance party and the hanking parties
were soon compelled to practically fall
back upon the main column, which
pushed forward in this manner for the
interior. When the force had advanced
well inland and WAS surrounded hv
thlckly wooded country with rising
land on both sides the natives
who had been hired to carry
the extra ammunition, prOVis-
ions and water began to desert, and
eventually the whole lot of them disap-
pcarcd. The troops. however, CON
unucd their march inland and were
eventually led into an ambush. Fire
was suddenly opened upon the men
from all sides, and the sailors were
routed before they were able to make
any effective use of the machine guns.
Admiral Bedford, in his official
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n; '"Ii1.''g! anu .il"l '!It '@IIIeIS ~
.IIC'I ottsgllIoh Cau9eu ihe IoSS oI an
the use of the landing parties, and that
IN addition the carriers caused the loss
of all the water supply which
iial hech ta3eh inland Con-
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
POSTMASTER AT RACINE.
Andrew Sjm0n8)n Receives the Appoint.
m8nt from Attorney General Dodge
and Sanafnp VI9c

WAsHINGToS, d. C., Feb. o7.-An-
drew Simonson was to-day appointed
postmaster at Racine. This appoint
ment was predicted in the Wash
ington dispatches to the WIocoNsIv
last week. Simonson owes the
appointment 10 the influence OF
Attornoy-General Dodge. who resides
at Racine. He urged that Simpson be
given this prize, and Senator Villas con
sentcd to it.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
CANNOT REDUCE WAGES.
Order by the United States Court at Den
yer Against Union Pacific Re-
caiVnTS

DENVER, Col, Feb. 27.-Jldge Riner,
in the United States circuit court. to-
day issued an order directed to the
receivers Of the Union Pacific
system, that all agreements be-
tween the employees and the com
pany affecting the operation Of the
property be and remain in force in all
parts Of Colorado until further orders o..
the court
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 27.-Judgcs Cald-
well and Sanborn, in the Cnitcd States
circuit court, last evening issued an or
der for hearing on March - on the
receivers petition to anHul the wage
scale agreement; that a conference be
held between representatives, Of en-
ployes and the receivers, and that en-
PIoyes be granted leave OF absence 10
attend such wage conference, the same
to be held on or about March D.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
MRS. MAIER is DEFIANT.
Racine Woman says She is Ready to
Face the Charge OF Murder.

Face the Charge OF Murder.
BEooELYN, y. T., Feb. 27.-Nrs.
Michael Malcr, VINO is wanted at IA
cine, Wis, on a charge Of poisoning her
first husband Herman Groenke, is in
this city and Is apparently defiant. She
went to the police station yesterday and
said she is waiting for some one to ar
rest her on charge of murder. She
demanded to know whether Il
warrant was out for her ar
rest, but was assured bv the
officer in charge that no warrant had
been received She denies the charge
that She poisoned her first husband in
strenuous terms and SAYS she is ready
to face the music. She saws She viii
not run away At present She and her
husband are running a butcher shop at
the corner of Alabama and GIcnmorc
3ycnucs News has not vet reached
her that the Racine sheriff is on his
way here with warrant for her arrest
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
SHOCKED THc LA6QRERS.
Body of an Infant Found Under y LuEl-
Der File 3 Ft. Atkinson.

Fl. ATKINSON. Wis, Feb. 24.-Whlle
some laborers were moving a pile Of
lumber in the yard Of Cornish, Curtis &
Greene yesterday afternoon they were
shocked to lind the body Of well de-
veloped infant underneath. The body
was taken 10 the morCue. The coroner
i holding AZ inQuest this afternoon
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
WILL MOVE THE ILLINOIS.
EattIcship to Locate at tho Van Buren,
street Pier, Chicago.

CuCAGo, H., Feb 2G.-It was decided
yesterday tomoye the model battleshIp
Illinois at the Worlds Fair to the Van
Buren, Street pier, where it will be used
as a training school for the Chicago
Naval Reserve \ proposition has
been received from a contractor To move
it on -cowS for less than $4,000 The
ship contains all the armament that was
on il during the fair, with the exception
of the cightv-ton guns, and will be most
valuable for training school.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
TRAGEDY AT LA CROSSE.
Ever EY8rSOn Shoots lis Mother and Then
Cuts His Own throat.

tY9F tY6TS0n 0h00tS f. M0th9F and Ih97
Cuts His Own throat.
IA CROSSE, Wis, Feb 24-In the
town Of Greenfield last night about &c
O'Clock, Ever Everson returned to his
home after being away for some days, a
family quarrel causing him to leave.
When he reached the house he was cold
and sat down by the stove to warm him
self. Suddenly he fired both barrels Of
a shotgun at his mother, one charge
striking her arm and the other her leg
He then ran away and when a short
distance from the house he fell When
approached he cut his throat with a
butcher knife, but was still alive to-day,
breathing through a hole in his wind
pipe. He is supposed to be crazy.
Mrs. fVcraOn will recover
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
PUSHING THE OPTION BILL.

Measure Referred to the Agricultural Com
mtte8 -Eary Report Certain.
W,vuI>Gro1, y. e., Feb. 26.-The
Hatch anti-option bill has been taken
from the WAYS and means committee
and referred to the agricultural commit
tee. This insures its early favorable re-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
SILVER MEN FOR SECESSION.
Want the White Metal states TO Join the
Republic Of Mexico.

GEORGETOWN. Col, Feb 27.-A petj-
ton i being circulated here which calls
upon the silycr-produnin- states 10 Sc
Ctde from the general government and
Join the Republic of Mexico. NayoI
Parker, who heads the petition says. it
will be circulated in every mining camp
in the West.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03

CHICAGO, H., Feb. -1---An inturiated
newfoundland dog attacked the t-yeaT-
old son of Lieut.. Cf Police John T.
O'Hara Yesterday afternoon. The dog
crushed the chiid's skull in several
places. lacerated its flesh and nearly
severed the left arm from the body.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1894-03-03
WENT MAD IN A CROWD.
a Man Suddenly stricken with Hydro
pEobia at .icago.

pEobia at .iCago.
CHcAGo, H., Feb. 23.-A man vio-
IentIy i'll with hydrophobia caused a
panic in the crowd Of poor who sought
aid at the county agents Office He
gave his name as George Barker,
laborer, during a lucid inter
val. but soon became violent
again. and barking ard screaming at
tempted 10 rush AT the people about
him. After a terrible struggle he was
overpowered and taken to the hospital.
His Inalady Is the result Of a dog bite
received two months ago.