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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
Death Of Senator Yance.

The death of Senator Zebulon Baird Vance
has removed the most conspicuous member of
the old guard ofSouthern statesmen. Hewas
in many respects one of the greatest men of
his day-a man of brains and information. of
unsullied integrity, of intense convictions, of
eloquent speech, of infinite Jest. The story of
his life is one of almost continuous and uni
formly honorable public service. Born in 1880,
he was chosen county solicitor at twenty-five,
was a member Of the North Carolina legisa-
turc and Of Congress before the war, opposed
secession, entered the Confederate army, was
three times governor, suffered imprisonment
in Washington at the close Of the war, and
was four times elected to the United States
Senate. to which he was refused admission on
his first election, in 1870. As war governor of
North Carolina he rendered valuable assist
ance 20 the Confederate cause and became the
idol of the people of his State. His record as
Senator was one of aggressive hostility to the
protective tariff system and toall forms of mo-
nopoly. Always and actively the advocate Of
the people, he sometimes leaned to extremes
in opposing the rapacity Incorporate interests.
His speeches, rich IN humor and anecdote
and powerful in logic, filled the galleries and
engaged the ear of Senators. He was the hui
morist of the body ard has no successor. On
the stump he was without a superior in effect
iyeness and popularity. Senator Vance had
been In feeble health, but seemed to be max
ing progress toward complete recovery, and
had returned from Florida where a part of
the winter had been spent, to Washington, to
aid the passage of the tariff bill. A stroke of
apoplexy caused bis death The funeral took
place in the Senate chamber Monday. The
President and cabinet, the Justices Of the Su-
preme Court, the Vice-President and Senate,
the Speaker and members of the House Of
Representatives, members of the Diplomatic
Corps. and many others were present, and the
address was delivered by Rev. DR.. Moses D.
Hoge Of Richmond. The remains were taken
to Asheyille for interment
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

A boy in the Wichita schools has been
suspended for reading the following essay
on pants Pants are made for men, and
not men for pants. Pants are like molass'
es they are thinner in hot weather and
thicker in cold. The man in the moon
changes his pants during the eclipse. Don't
you go to the pantry for pants, you might
be mistaken. Men are often mistaken in
pants. Such mistakes make breeches Of
promise. There has been much discussion
as to whether pants is singular or plural
Seems US when some men wear pants they
are plural, and when they don't it is singu-
lar. Men go on tear in pants, and it is
all right; but whom the pants go on a tear
il is all wrong"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
Netcsy Notes.

A telegram was received in Martinsburg
on Sunday announcing the death Of Robert
Kearney Kilmer at Belle Plain, Kan, Of
Bright's disease. Mr.. Kilmer was until
1881 resident of Berkeley conunty.
Mr.. Jas. F. Thompson. of Martinsburg
has announced himself as candidate for
the nomination to the Legislature from the
seventh Delegate district. which is compOs.
ed of Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan cOun.
ties.
A caucus Of Democratic congressman Fri.
day adopted by a vote of SO to A a resolu'
ton directing the committee on rules to
report a rule by which the presence OF a
quorum in the House whether voting or not
may be ascertained and recorded.
The surveying Of the "Lasher Survey" in
Logan and Wyoming counties, has been
completed by Charles Wagner, of Tazewell
county, under the protection of twenty-five
deputy United States marshals, under COM
mand of Chief Deputy Hartman, Of Welch,
West Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
aThe Eaemies he has Made"

Like all men that carry positive conyic-
tons and infexible determination into
places Of responsibility, President Cleveland
is severely judged. The opposition to him,
as it was to Washington and Jackson, Is
personal, the criticism brutal; his critics
are bitter aud implacable enemies. Since
his first nomination FOR the presidency, his
enemies, not few at that time, have multi
piled amazingly, aud in proportion to their
increase he has secured the confidence OF
the great body of the people and the respect
of sincere men of all shades Of OPINION
Much more in 1894 than when General
Bragg made his famous speech in the nation
al convention of 1884, 1--WE love him for the
enemies he has made"
Foremost among those who pour daily
maledictions On his head are those politi-
clans of an ancient order and unenviable
fame who have no more use for the motto.
"Public office is a public trust" than they
have for the ten commandments; who put
their party before their country and them
selves before their party, and whose whole
conception of official duty is to oil the ma
chine" and to provide for themselves and
their friends at the expense Of the public
They are numerous and powerful, but their
friendship does not adorn a statesman's rec
ord. nor their enmity mar it.
Another class embraces those whose access
to the public pocket depends in part upon
the executive good will. The fraudulent
pensioners and the INSCRIPTIONS pension
attorneys, who have suffered from the pres
idential veto and the rigorous inquiries oil
Democratic officials, they do not love Mr.
Cleveland. The silver owners, who
would like to establish at the United State:
treasury permanent and profitable market
for the product Of their mines,-they detest
him. The "robber barons" hate him, fol
his message in 1887 challenged their right
to levy tribute upon their countrymen, and
undermined their castles.
The most blatant of those who denounc'
the President are the Missionaries, tools o
the worst Of demagogues, who ignore the
constitution Of the United States and the
laws of society, proposing to remedy the ills
that flesh is heir to by all sorts of unsafe
and impracticable schemes, dangerous to the
public credit and to the perpetuity of re
publican institutions These recognize IL
Mr. Cleveland a defender Of sound and hon
est political principles and an uncOmpromis
lug toe to their unconstitutional and com
muuistic theories, aud assail him with the
violence of maniacs.
With such an array of cranks and crimi
mails as these, and others we might mention
in opposition to the President, it is to the in
terest of honest, sane and sober citizens
who are less afraid of the cheap epithet o
cuckoo" than of the corruption of theil
good manners by evil communications, tC
be enrolled as supporters Of the admins.
fratiOu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
nHe,. Face Was Her Fort,ne. y

This has been truly said of many women.
Yet no face can long retain its beauty unless
health is behind it. Woman is subject to
so many distressing complaints that health
and beauty are often prematurely impaired
or lost. Fortunate it is that she has at hand
so invaluable friend as DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription. Mutitudes of women
throughout the land can personally testify
that il affords the only positive cure for the
dire legion Of female weaknesses" Suffer
and fade away no longer when this remedy
will bring you sure relief. Il is the great
restorer of health and therefore the best
possible restorer of beauty. All druggists
Crsston, Io,ca.-Dr r. u Pierce: Sir
Ny wife improved in health gradually from
the time she commenced taking "Fayorite
Prescription" until now. She has been do
ing her own housework for the past four
months. When she began taking it she was
scarcely able to be on her feet, she suffered
so from uterine debility. | can heartily
recommend it for such cases.
II. II. SNYDER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Rev. DR.. Samuel Rodgers, who is person
ally known to many readers Of this paper
andisesteemed throughouttheM. f. Church,
South, Of which he has been a minister for
forty-six years, was relieved Of pastoral
work at the recent session Of the Baltimore
Conference end will devote himself wholly
to the Baltimore Episcopal Methodist Under
his editorial management during the past
year, that paper, the organ Of the Confer
ence, has reached a high degree Of excel
lence, and now that it is TO receive his entire
attention, il will be more readable aud Wig
Orous than ever. Wherever sound judgment,
broad culture, superior literary taste, and
pure style are appreciated, the merit Of the
work Of DR.. Rodgers will be recognized;
and the influence Of his strong and admira-
able character will be extended indefinitely
by this departure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

The suit of Madeline Pollard against
VIM. c. p Breckenridge for breach Of prom.
ise of marriage, ended Saturday afternoon
with verdict for the plaintiff for $1,000
Several days were consumed in argument,
and powerful speeches were made by
Judge Wilson for the plaintiff and Exon
gresham Butterworth for the defendant
During the formers argument an unpleas-
ness arose between him aud Mr.. Stoll of the
defendants counsel, and there was talk OF
duel. In his charge to the jury Judge
Bradley alluded severely to the brutal
coarseness of Col. Phil. Thompson's speech.
The jury spent an hour and half in reach
ing an agreement. Col Breckenridge him
self gave notice of motion for new trial /;
that denied, the case will be appealed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

In the Second district the almost unani-
nous opinion among both parties is that, if
his health will permit it, Hon. VIM. L Will
son will be the Democratic candidate for
Congress this fall, and that he Will be elect
ed. No Democrat will enter the convention
against him, and, as the national leader Of
the party, enough assistance will be given
him by the best campaigners Of the party
to see that be il not defeated Wheeling
ReQisfer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
He Felt CONFUSED.

"Were you ever arrested before ?" asked
the judge.
Meandering Mike held his hat before his
face and looked sidewise at tho court.
"Do we mean that question, judge?" be
asked.
"Why, certainly mean it,"
"Sure?"
"stop your triaing and answer mt"
"Scuse me, yer honor. But can't git
over yer takin' dis appearance fur me de-
but. Homes now, judge, do / look like er
bud ?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Col. Breckenridge said to newspaper cor
respondent that If the verdict against him
shall stand, every man who becomes entan-
gled in an affair with a scheming woman will
either have to marry her or face the ordeal
through which he has passed. Such a result
of the trial might not be altogether detrimen-
tai to the public welfare. Breckenridge him
self said on the witness stand that all he had
undergone was deserved by his conduct.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

teacher asked boy to explain, II be
could, the difference between animal in
stinct aud human intelligence. Ii wa q
was a pretty hard question, but the boy was
equal to it. IF we had instinct" he said,
eve should know everything We needed %,
without learning it, but we've got reason,
and so we have to study ourselves most
blind. or be a fool.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

A couple Of congressman had been talking
at each other in the most belligerent fash.
ion, and man who had heard ii was telling
a reporter about the affair.
"Was there any bloodshed'' inquired
the reporter, who was evidently pretty
green.
ooh, no" replied the man; mo blood
shed. but terrific lot Of wordshed."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Maj.-Gen. Henry w. Slocum, one Of the
most notable survivors of the late war, died
at his home in Brooklyn Saturday, aged g.
years. Gen. Slocum, who was a West Point
graduate, served with distinction throughout
the war he was particularly conspicuous
at Charlottesville at Fredericksburg, and
at Gettysburg where he commanded the
right wing that turned the tide Of battle,
and commanded one wing Of Sherman's
army in the march 20 the sea After the
war he was a member Of Congress, was talk
ed Of rs a possible Democratic candidate
for the presidency, and was a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for governor of
New York in 80, when Grover Cleveland
was nominated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
HOlU's This!

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by Halls Catarrh Cure.
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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, 1894-04-18

The House yesterday adopted by large
majority rule requiring two tellers TO be ap'
pointed by the Speaker before calling the roll
on any question. which tellers shall count
enough members who are present but fail to
vote to make, with those voting, a quorum
During the day the rule was put into practice
and secured the desired result.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

The cane-sugar crop Of louisiana has
been harvested, amounting to over six hun
dred million pounds, and the bounty to be
paid by the federal government is SILL
624 4e1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
Winchester PresJytery.

This body assembled in Keyser on the
evening of the the 10th instant. About
fifty ministers and delegates attended. The
opening sermon was by Rev. H. G. Camp.
bell, the retiring moderator Rev. E. d.
Washburn, of Romney, was elected mode
rator for the ensuing term, and Revs. S. NJ
Engle and Hunter Harlan were elected tenn
porary clerks. The following commissioners
to the General Assembly were appointed
Acknowledgements. j. r. Graham,
Rev. Ii. NJ. White alternates-Rev. E. d.
Washburn, Rev. Charles Ghiselin. Ruling
Elders-principals-H. Clay Krebs, w. G.
Clayton; alternotes-Jas B. Morgan, John
Daley. The call of the Davis church to
c. w. Hollis as pastor was by Presbytery
placed into that gentleman's hands, and was
accepted by him. The pastoral relation be-
tween Mr.. Hollis and the Springfield church
was dissolved. The Fall meeting will be
held at Kearneysville.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Mr.. Severn Tesckle Wallis, the Oldest
member Of the Baltimore bar, died last week
aged seyenty-seveu years. He was gen
tleman of elevated character, fine profession
al attainments and unusual literary culture,
and an accomplished orator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Mr.. R. L. Moler has retired from the Mar
tinsburg Statesman and will engage IN jour
nslistic work in old Virginia. Mr.. c. W.
Boyer is now sole editor and proprietor OF
the Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
Bucklen,s Arnfca satre.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
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Corns, and all Skin Ernptions and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. II is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Brown & Hooh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Admiral De MellO with what remains OF
the Brazilian instruction wants to surren-
der to the authorities Of Uruguay under a
pledge that he will not be surrendered to
the Brazilian government. The pledge can
not be given, and the Admiral and his
forces have put to sea.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Senator Quay wanted the Senate to allow
a committee Of one hundred Coxeyites to
appear upon the Senate Aoar and plead for
millions of money. Senator Harris and the
Senate sat down upon the proposition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

And Mr.. David Bennett Hill will stand
back and view with pride and pleasure the
results Of his mischievous and malicious
effort.-Pr0rideac Journal
Not with pleasure we reckon; for Mr..
Hills timely speech is having the effect OF
uniting real Democrats in support Of party
measures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Coxey's army has a grand opportunity,
'tWixt Cumberland and WilliamsPort, for
ba.hing-but it may be death to the fish IN
the canal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

The newspapers do not assent cheerfuliy
to Phil Thompson's assertion that Brcckin-
ridge is no worse than other men. The
members of editorial Paternity decline 10 be
cIassed among the men he assumed to speak
for. Perhaps Col Thompson doesn't know
any editors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

PETER as a prospective POPulist candidate
for the presidency had better bestir himself
Coxey has an eye on that goal-as well as
on the 500, 900, 900 for public roads.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
Throlr Alrau Trmsses

when our new method, without use of knifes
is guaranteed to permanently cure the worst
cases of rupture Send ten cents in stamps
for refer ices and pamphlet. Worlds Dis
pens !edical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
Il Mdsterfut Effort.

In the trial Of the case of the United
States VS.. Mrs Margaret Moore, for drawing
fraudulent pensions, the Hon Stuart w.
Walker, representing the government, made
a splendid effort of which the Wheeling
Intelligonccr has this to say "In the United
States Court yesterday the case of the gov
eminent against Mrs. Margaret Moore-the
pension case-took up almost the entire day.
Most of the morning session was taken up
in the testimony for and against Mrs. Moore,
and at II o'clock Assistant District Attorney
Stuart w. Walker opened argument for the
government His speech was masterful
and eloquent one, one of the finest ever
made in this court He was followed by
Mr.. George w. Atkinson and the other at
torneys for the defendant, and District
Attorney Watts closed for the government
at 40 in the afternoon. The judge then
charged the jury which retired to its room.
The jury had not agreed upon verdict at
6 o'clock, and court then adjourned until
this morning at 10 o'clock"
A conviction was secured although Mrs.
Moore was defended by some of the ablest
lawyers in the State.-Jiartinsburg World
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

The case of the State VS.. Marcus Ruthen-
berg, of Philadelphia. which has occupied
the attention of the Berkeley Circuit Court
for several days, was concluded Saturday
evening and resulted in the acquttal of the
defendant. Ruthenberg was charged by
the grand jury at the January term Of
court with shooting at John B. Wilson
cashier of the Citizens Bank, with intent
to kill. He is an agent of the Western
Electric Company Of New York and Chica-
go. This company sold the Edison Electric
Illuminating Company, of this city, of
which John B. Wilson is president, $4,000
worth Of machinery last fall, retaining the
title to the property until it should be paid
for. The terms of the contract concerning
the payments were not complied with and
Rutheuberg was sent to Martinsburg to re-
move the machinery. TWAS while attempt
ing to do this that the shooting occurred
Wilson resisted the invasion of Ruthenberg
with shotgun and the latter returned the
fire with revolver, neither doing any in
Jury to the other. The case was tried before
Judge E. Boyd Faulkner and much interest
was manifested in the proceedings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18
Murder in Loue's Name.

A dispatch from Huntington, this State,
on Saturday, says:
For months Miss Carrie Hatfield, pref
ty girl of 16, the only daughter of Robert
Hatfield, prominent merchant at Wharn-
clife, had for her sutton lumber clerk
named Thomas Holbrook. On account OF
his dissipation the young lady's parents OBJ
lected When she told him of her inten-
ton not to see him again he shot her in the
abdomen. She will not survive the night.
A special to the ST. Louis Post Dispatch
from Gallatin, Tennessee, says; Louis Ly-
ons has been assassinated here in coward
ly manner While walking from Howard
Female College with Miss Callie Screen to-
ward the latter's home he was shot in the
back and instantly killed. A rival for the
attentions of Miss Screen is suspected, hav-
ing been seen losfing about the scene of the
murder with a gun under his coat. He will
be lynched if caught.
r. B. Guard, at one time a Norfolk &
Western railroad conductor, on Thursday
last, at Union Station, near Charlottesville,
Virginia, boarded train and shot Miss
Laura E. Martin, who was in the company
of young man. Hope of her recovery is
entertained. Guard was taken to Staunton
to avoid lynching.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

The Coxey army bears aloft peace ban
ners," but it travels from Cumberland to
Williamsport on the raging canal"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Our friends OF either party who have been
predicting Democratic disaster in the COM
ing elections ought to have looked in on
the mass-meeting of Jefferson county Dem
ocrats at the courthouse Friday They
would have found united, determined,
hopeful body of men, gathered in a familiar
way, without suspicion Of management" or
outside influence; giving free expression to
their will that party pledges should be hon
estly aud faithfully performed; INDUCING
no thought of surrender; contemptuous of
compromise; confident of ultimate success.
Men in that frame Of mind can't be defeated :;
and such a meeting is the surest sign Of vic
tories that are to be won. The afectionate
interest Of his countymen in Representative
Wilson's health was heartily expressed, and
Senator Camden has reason to be gratifed
at a vote of confidence in him and of con.
domination of the over-zeslous Democrats
who have uniustly denounced him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Senator Hill says "it Is to be regretted
that the President should not have been
able to find in his own party some safe and
honOred statesman in whom he and his party
could have placed confdence-One Of Dem
Ocratic instincts and training" for Secretary
of State. A good many people are thinking
it's a pity the New York legislature didn't
at least make an effort 20 find man Of that
kind to send to the Senate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Senator'S Harris and Aldrich, represent
ing the Democratic and Republican sides,
respectively, of the Senate have agreed that
general debate on the tariff bill shall con-
tinue each day from to 8, until Monday
when the bill will lie taken up by para
gIaphs for amendment and discussion. It
is supposed the agreement viii he ratified
BY the Senate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-04-18

Coxey's army presents the spectacle Of
twenty-five tons Of humanity shipped as
freight from Cumberland by canal-toll Sl3
en- route to the doors Of the Capitol at
Washington to demand Of Congress the
issue Of hundreds Of millions of dollars for
public roads Their mission accomplished,
henceforth these tramps would turn up their
noses at water transportation and tramp,
tramp, tramp to the ends Of the earth over
the McAdams.