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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Mrs. Louisa Shipman Pierce, wife Of
Frank Fl. Pierce, and daughter of S. II.
and NJ. A. ShipmaD, died in Parishyille,
n. Y. Jan. Goth, 1895, aged 80 years, 6
months and days. She was a sister Of DIR.
c. II. Shipmau Of this town. The Potsdam,
New York. Courier says of her: Mrs Pierce
had good christian training aud early es-
poused the cause of the christian religion
and dated her experience at ~ years. The
graces Of the Holy Spirit shone out beauti
fully in her life aud shed radiance and
fragrance on all around her. She was ami
able, lovely, patient. kind and true. She
was a devoted wife, dutiful child, an af-
fectionate mother and faithful christian
kind husband is left in Loneliness and
sorrow. an afectianate child is left without
mothers care, father and mother without a
daughter; FIVE brothers have no sister.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Miss Harris, daughter Of Congressman
Harris, of Kansas, while visiting in Luray,
eloped and was married to Mr.. W. D. Bohan-
an, liveryman, of that place. The young
wife, who was beautiful woman, committed
suicide on Friday of last week by taking poi
son. SIZE left letter saying that her husband
had always treated her kindly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Mr.. Conrad Syme. clerk of the Senate
committee on territories, of which Senator
Faulkner is chairman, intends to open an
Office in Washington after the adjournment
of Congress and devote himself to the prac-
tice of his profession, the law. Mr. Syme
has already been in some quite important
cases in the West Virginia courts, and his
friends will be disappointed if he does not
speedily win distinguished position at the
bar
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

The London Times last Saturday publish
ed an Odessa dispatch giving additional in
formation about the earthquake which de-
stroyed Kuchan, near Austriabad Late in.
dications are that thousands of lives were
lost during the succession of earthquake
shocks that occurred there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
Dress-Making.

Mrs. Glenn and Mrs Bradley have opened
Dress Making Room at the corner Of West and
Liberty streets and are prepared 70 DO all
kinds Of sewing promptly, neatly and well
and solicit share Of the public patronage.
Nov. IL, 1894.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
Furniture and Undertaking.

The above business will be continued under
the name Of the old firm. Furniture made 10
order Furniture Repaired and Upholstering
done by skilful workman.
Feb. q, ls97-4t. SADLER & BRO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

In nearly two columns and a half Of last
weeks issue Of the Advocate Brother Nor
row "endsavOrs 10 try" TO refute things that
TIE FREE Press did not say.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

DR.. G. Willett Leache, died at Pulaski
City, Virginia, on Thursday last-aged IS
years. He was at one time leading physi-
clan of the State. Eight children survive
him-among them Miss Irene Leache, Of
Leacbe- Wood Seminary in Norfolk, who is
now in Europe; Miss Sallie Leache, and
Mrs. A. w. Hawks of Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
.Neic entertainments.
Notice.

Having qualified as executor Of the estate Of
the late j. ~ Sadler, / notify all persons in.
debted TO make settlement. All persons hav.
ing claims against the estate will present them
for payment. l. l.. SADLER,
Feb. p, 1856. Executor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
81. 90 Reward.

Will be given for information that will lead to
the conviction Of any one hereafter found
tampering with any Of the Street Lamps of
Charles Town. GUSTAV BROWN,
Feb. 81, 1895. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

The President on Saturday nominated
Senator Matt W Ransom, Of North Caro-
lima, % be L. : Minister % Mexico. The
Senate confirmed it unanimously a. soon as
il was communicated to tina, body. i. is
regarded as an excellent selection Senator
Ransom was a gallant officer ia the Confed
crate army a. Major General surrendered
Al Appomattox, aud for twenty-three years
past has been a member Of the United States
Senate
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
Wanted.

Every smoker 10 send us seven 2-cent stamp;
to help pay postage packing. &C., and we VIII vi
mail box OF N0N-NIC0TINE MIDGET VI
CARS. Only one box to one address.
Address, lands & CO..
Feb. 20, 1895. Shippensburg, Pa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
Hats Renovated.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared 10 renoys.e
gentlemen's silk or felt hats promptly and a.
moderate rates. Call at her residence. cas-. side
Of Charles street, south Of Congress.
May 3, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

The Abyssinian chief is named Meneiek'
The chief Of this country is not named that,
but men elect him Just the same.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

This has been a hard winter, indeed, ioT
those who go down 10 the sea in ships. -
Er. Yes and for "ships that would pass
in the night"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

LA. weeks issue Of the Berkeley Springs
News went into mourning because Of the
dscsass Of the Berkeley Springs lease bill.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Think Of il A hunting party only nine
teen miles from New Orleans frozen 70 DEAN
in some drifts recently.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

WI Merchant kills first-class cattle only.
Lima and Navy Beans. crop OF 1894, for sale
by w. S. Merchant.
Dried California Apricots, new crop, some
thing very fine, l2l cts. per h.. at Merchants.
Fine large California Raisins, l0c. per b., at
Merchants.
Purchasers can rely on getting good meats
when bought at Merchants.
Irish Potatoes. retail aud wholesale, at her'
chants.
New Buckwheat. BIC. per ID. at Merchant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
Wanted

To borrow $500. First Mortgage on a good
and well-improved farm in Jefferson county.
Enquire at this Office
Jan.l6 1895
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

To the Yale law school course Of lectures
iuss announced, Hon. Vim. L. Wilson viii
lecture on the tariff.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

The large barracks building Of the vir-
GINA Military Institute. in which over two
hundred cadets were asleep, had a close call
from total destruction by FIRE early Sunday
morning little before two o'clock a SEN
tinel discovered smoke and flames issuing
from the dialect library society ball, located
on the third floor just over the lecture room,
known as "The Jackson Section-ROon," in
which Stonewall Jackson lec,ured before
the war and before he had won military
fame. The alarm Of fire was sounded, the
FIRE lines established and by a noble effort
the cadets succeeded in getting the fire I'M
der control as the towns fire department
came up. The origin Of the FIRE was mys-
terry aud was accidental. The main room
was badly damaged and the lower room
back Quilted. The loss is about $500 fully
c0yerd by insurance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Rev. W X Boyle, prominent minister
Of the Southern Methodist Church and for
some years editor Of the Baltimore Episco-
pal Methodist, died Wednesday morning of
paralysis at his home in Prince Georges
county, Maryland. He was in his 54th year
he sold his newspaper to Rev Dr. LafFerty
several years ago, and it is now known as
the Baltimore Christian Advocate aud ably
edited by Rev. 5. Hutchinson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

A hundred dollars reward only for the a5-
scondiug cashier Of the Lexington bank does
not express much desire on the part Of the
bank authorities for bis apprehension aud
return. Il is rather an intimation that the
bank has no further use for him and the
developments are such that it il quite prob
able be has no further use for the bank
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
Whitaker's Hot Shot.

S7eeial e Ge WELDING Rsgis,er.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, February IL
The two houses Of the Legislature have
come together on the appropriation bill and
passed il. The Senate receded from its vote
% appropriate $4,000 for an exhibit at the
Baltimore Centennial and also It's refusal TO
appropriate 5000 to purchase 4 lot Of
ground adjoining the executive mansion
The Senate gave its consent 10 the appro-
priation OF s. 900 for the lot only after a
prolonged and bitter contest The Princi-
pal speech against it was made BY M
Whitaker, Republican, speaking one hour
and a half a. the night session. he protest
Cd that il was q useless expenditure OF the
peoples money The Legislature had, on
The ground Of economy, refused to aPPro-
pirate money 10 establish hospital for IL
valids. O home for iucurables, an industrial
school for girls, or any Of the philanihropic
purposes. The unfortunates had knocked
al the door Of the Capitol, and had been re-
fused recognition, and The noble women Of
the State had appealed to the Legislature
in vain in their behalf The appropriation
Of this money would stand as a monument
TO the inconsistency Of the Senate. An at
tempt vas made in the other end Of the
Capitol 10 coerce the Senate by threats to
hold up the Senate bills till the Senate re-
coded from is position. It was whip laid
on the backs Of Senators 10 force them to
violate their oaths and surrender their man
hood. He would die in bis tracks before he
would bulge an inch. The Republicans
had control Of the Legislature for the first
time in twenty five years, and now we have
FILTERED away The time Of the session and
done practically nothing for the people Of
the STATE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

/ C0Ferl uy insurance
Mrs. Z. Willis Wilson gave a very pleas
ant affair on Saturday evening, compliment
tary TO Miss Nellie, the popular daughter o.
Senator 2. : Hyde, Of Piedmont Driv,
whis; was the enjoyable diversion, the prize
being captured by Mrs. Brice Catlett, o.
Berkeley Springs, and Mr. Harry Pritchard
Miss Emma Walker aud Hon. Stuart W
/ Walker were awarded the boobies At an
appropriate hour tempting collation. wa.
served Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. A. :. Dandridge, Of Shepherdstowu
Senator and Mrs Brice Catlett, Of Berkeley
Springs, Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Walker, Of
Martinsburg, Senator 2 : Hyde and daugh-
ter, Miss Nellie, Of Piedmont Cbarieston
Uga.
The young lady who is Librarian Of the
public library Of Los Angeles, Cal, has sued
a minister Of that city for praying for her
in public. She is a most worthy young
woman, but recently incurred the enmity OF
a few people by advising the purchase OF
certain books for the library. The offensive
prayer was as follows 80, Lord, vouchsafe
Thy saving grace to the Librarian Of the Los
Angeles city library and cleanse her from
all sin aud make her worthy Of her Office. -
The prayer stirred up a terrible commotion,
and the young lady's friends declared it to
be slanderous. So she demands 5000 for
tie defamation OF her character in public.
From apparently excellent authority, the
statement comes that the Mexican Mission
was offered first to Hon VIM. L. Wilson, OF
West Virginia, who declined. His reasons
for so doing, il is stated, were first, because
he does not desire 70 get out Of touch with
the peopleof his districtand the people Of the
United states; and, second, because he will
soon become a member Of Mr.. Cleyeland's
Cabinet. Il j. believed that Postmaster
General Bissell will retire and that his sue
cessor will be the tariff reform leader from
West Virginia is the persistent Tumor.-
Washington Special 10 Baltimore Nclos 2jth.
In conformity with an act passed by the
recent Legislature so directing the Govern
or appointed the following board Of regents
for the West Virginia University for two
years, beginning June 1 Stuart +. Reed,
Of Harrison county f. p Rucker, Of Nc
Dowell VIM. b. Raymond. Of Braxton.-
For Four Year Term c. Burdette Hart, of
Ohio: James F. Brown, Of Kanawha; James
F Stewart, Of Putnam For six-year term
j. A. Robinson, Of Mineral c. L. Smith,
Of Marion, and George F. Evans, Of Berke-
ley. At least four Of the regents named are
newspaper men-one OF them a Democrat
Mr. Edward II. Hoffman, formerly Of
Shepheristown, died on Monday last in
Suffer county, California Mr.. Hoffman
went TO California about six years ago with
his family His health has never been good
since he left, and for the last year or two he
has been an invalid His wife, who was
Miss Alice Brituer, sister Of Mrs. II. c.
Msrten, Of this place, survives him, togeth-
eE with three children. Two brothers and
a sister Of the deceased live in California
also. Mr. Hoffman was about s. years Of
age. He was buried at CranmOre.-Shep
Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
S., $40 and 500

Genuine Confederate Bills only five cents each (;
500 and $50 bills ten cents each. q and 50
cent shinplasters ten cents each. 81 and s.
bills 25 cents each. Sent securely sealed on
receipt Of price Address CHAS. b. BARKER,
West Atlanta, Ga.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Walker g. Hammer, teller Of The First
National Bank Of Lynchburg Va, has been
arrested for sppropria,ing twenty-five thou
sand dollars Of the funds Of the bank He
confessed his guilt Mr Hammer has a fam
lily Of ten children-among them two grown
sons and a married daughter. Robert II.
Pannill, city ticket agent Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio r. r, was also arrested, be hav-
ing overdrawn his account at the bank 20
the extent Of 5000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Dr. H. N. Wharton, well known Baptist
preacher, has undertaken a noble charity He
will convert his farm near Luray, Virginia into
home where boys or all out of employment
can End work and shelter. Boys can learn a
trade there. No charge will be made to
those who cannot pay, and only a small
amount will be charged to those who can af-
ford a small return for its privileges. Mrs. H.
NJ. Wharton will collect money for a chapel 10
be built on the farm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

The Charleston correspondent of the
Wheeling Register say, the Legislature just
adjourned made an unexampled record Of
do-nothingness and iucompetency Il was,
he says, "ss ruled and dominated by the
Republican majority, the embodiment Of
mediocri,y; striumph Of inconsequentislity;
= dream Of partisan incompeteucy gone TO
seed" It's chief claim 20 notice was the pres
ence Of a numerous, active, flush and dis
graceful lobby; itschief characteristics were
a shutting Instability OF purpose, and a
chronic iudisposition % DO anything Of any
real value or worth, coupled with predilec-
ton 10 deception, dalliance with trhes and
delay. The exhibition as a whole has been
both costly aud painful-humiliating to the
rank and file Of the m0mentariiy dominant
party, and e1asperating to the people at
large, aud the State may well hope that we
shall ne'er look upon It's ike again"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
st. Audreic's Parish.

LENT, 1895.
w. l.. GRAyATT, w. =. CHRIsNAS,
Rector. Assistant.
uTnN nIIT-DntT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Winchester had her mistortunes during
the war She has been getting fortunes ever
since. Three within a year-S30 900 for
Waterworks from Mr. Rouss $4,000 for a
school from Mr. Robinson anywhere from
a million to two millions from Judge Hand
ley The latter mus, have thought well Of
the people Of the good old historic town to
have given them half Of his colossal for
tune and committed his body to them that
bis grave might be kept green. Mr. Rouss'
benefactions have been al unceasing aow for
thirty years, until he numbers every indi-
viduAl Of an entire population as his per
sonal friend. and no living man knows how
many Of his hard-earned dollars have fallen
into the lap Of the town he loves so WE'LL
One advantage Of Mr. Rouss' bestowments
over Judge Hsndley's bequest is present
availability in hand and the imme
date accomplishment Of his purposes. It
is the bird in hand"-better than two in
the bush"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Il costs the state bu. $4,000 year 10
run the penitentiary The reform school
gets a little over $4,000 for the next two
years. The normal schools will get about
1892, 900. II costs about $4,000 a year to
maintain the asylum for the deaf, dumb and
blind Insane asylums for two years cost
ti42, 700 Mine inspectors absorb 81 200 a
year, aud State board Of agriculture $500
year The State board Of health is allow
ed 81, 500, aud the pharmacy board $500 a
year. The university will receive but 500
500 year for the next two years. The ag-
gregate appropriations Of the Legislature
will not be far short OF one million aud a
half dollars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Judge Handley, who was buried 10 Win
chester last week, was an Irishman by birth,
and though he lived 10 Scranton, his sym
pa,hies we're with the South during the war
between the States, and he would have join
ed the Southern army but for the fact
that all bis property would have been con-
fscated had he done so lie was buried at
his special request in Mt Hebron and as
near 10 the "Stonewalr' Cemetery as was
practicable, 30 that at the resurrection day
he would stand among brave hearts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

A Washington special OF February goth
to the Wheeling Register said Senator
elect Elkins will leave Washington to.mor-
row evening, accompanied by his family and
a party of friends, on a long pleasure tour
which will extend to the City of Mexico
and California. The party will travel in
three eleganty-appointed special palace
cars, which will be stocked with the choicest
of supplies for the journey. They will be
gone about two months and half or three
months.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

The Bishop will visit the Chapel on Easter
Sunday TO administer the Apostolic Rite OF
Confirmation at p. IN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

U. G. Pitzer, Esq, is home from Charles
Town where he was engaged in the defense
Of coiored voters for alleged violations of the
election law, with the result of an acquittal
in one case and hung jury in another
The other cases were set for the 9Th of March.
Mr.. Pitzer speaks in the highest terms Of
the rulings of the court and the courteses
shown him by the Jefferson bar. Hon. J.
Nelson Wisner, his associate, was sick the
greater portion of the time and the bulk of
the work fell upon Mr.. Pitzer-Mar. Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

LENT, 1895.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-29
An Honest Boy.

\ scOrc of caShhnvS i'll larSe city dry goods store organized n strike for an increase If 50 cents n week ill their pay and the abatement of sumo obnoxious rules relative to fines. The drtcrmina tion tu strike wnS unanimous. and each bay in turn was taken into . remote cor her of the cellar and made to give his word of honor that he would not back ont of the movement. But Il day ur two before the time fixed fur the strike a porter overhead the plot, and going di- rcctly tu tho superintendent revealed tho entire conspiracy.
 That very night all the c,lShhuyS wcro summoned before the superintendent. after the store had been cl,Sed. If thrrc k going tu lr any striking i'll this store" ." said the superintendent. II pr1- pu>c tn strik" tir~t. Nuw, l want every boy who k pledged tn this movement to step forward " Only uuo boy stepped forward. and the superintendent WAS shrcwd enough to s,r into tn" affair. "Oh, very wrll," he said dryly, ''aS yOu are the only one on strike. will con ccdo to you all you ask. " That is what one boy gained by being honest. At lanta Constitution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-29
CHARLES T. YEEKES.

which tho houSr stands cost $500 u00, tho building s1u0,OOI and the furnishings $500, OuU mur' Add Ia this the $juu. UUu worth of paintings with which Mir NvrkcS has filled his art gallery, and you have a mansion complete costing $3, 0uU 0uo.
 Tho mansion is a four story brown stone, with fruntaSc of 6l feet on Fifth avenue and l65 feet on sixty eighth strcCt, thus affordlng somc lQ GOO flVt of floor space and making il n building equal in size to fully five ordinary city dwellings. Tho exterior walls arc richly carved to thc third story, and if tho cfTccs Is elaborate is Is by no means ostCntatiouS.
 The Ycrkcs mansion has the largest pri- vate conservatory ID tho city. IL ts l50 feet long by 30 furt wide and haS in Its center fountain constantly playing When you remember the water ratc of Now York, it Is evident that if MP. YcrkoS means to keep tho fountain playing both winter and summer he Is surely hot wrongly named a modern Monte Cr!sto.
 Tho ptcturc gallery Is the largest in this country, its dimensions being lOl feet by aS feet, built upon au l. extending back of tho immediately adjGcCue houses Into this gallery Mr. Ecrkrs will hang pictures which ho and his wife hnvo selected with taste and judgment, and which arc said to rank in value srcou0 only to the colloc- tionS owned by the Nandcrbilts and Asturs Of course all these prrparatiuns arr very Interesting and have piQuVd tho curiosity of New York SUCirty out tU thu very fringe. Notwithstanding the talk of social de signs upon Gotham, Mr. Trrkvs rvcrntly | said to an interviewer in Chicago: The | report that am going to rrmuvC 10 New | York has h,N'n made too much uf. Two | thirds of my tiIuo will ncct>Slrily hr spent | herr. The remaining third may he sl,,.ut at | my house in New York. l built that house | just aS the New York man would huild | his summer rv>ldrnvC at Newport or Tux l edo park ur IrvinLtun ar \ArrlSau~rtt l Pier any ut th''>,' places. When 1 get tired out here and want u little relaxation l and amu>l'nlvnt, l shall immediately t;th, a run tn my lurIs" in New York '
 | Let ls ,,u~idrr Nr. lvrkrS career. Al | the ago of 2u We find him clerk ill | brokers office in Philadelphia which | think was his native city. At 21 he he | came junior member and at 2S senior | member of the firm. At 30 he WAS ono o | tho foremost brokers of the Quaker City Later he turned up In Chicago and went | into speculation, bought stock in the Chl cago Strcct railway, and now in tho end l. tho leading spirit in the street railway management, Is ono of Chicago's forcmos public men and is rich beyond tho dreams of avarice. But 1t is not alone his wealtl that makes him prominent, for ho ha moro than once received public tribute ant honors for his lavish gifts to charltabl and educational institutions. Ono of tn
 largest and finest telescopes In tho world for inStance Is tho one in Chicago whicl
 was erected and paid for by Mir. Yerkcs-
 GIBSON WILLETT.