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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
The Berkerey springs Property.
Special 70 Wheeling Register.
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Special 10 Wheeling Register.
CHARLESTON, w. VA. Feb. l9-The bill
legalizing the contract between the trustees
of Berkeley Springs and the New York syn
dictate, which proposes to improve the springs
came up on its final passage in the House
to.day, and was the occasion OF q strong or
atorical battle between the members arrayed
on either side of the question.
Mr.. Evans, of Berkeley, presented the Pc
tition of FIVE hundred people Of Morgan
county, asking tina, the bill be passed. He
also read some kilograms from citizens OF
the springs asking that the bill be not passed.
Major Angus w. Mcdonald, of Jefferson,
who has not, heretofore, been conspicuous
in the debates of the House. made one of
the most eloquent and effective speeches oil
the session. The points which he made were
that the Legislature was asked to approve
and validate a contract which il has never
seen and it could not, therefore, say whether
it was for the advantage of the State. The
State holds by its trustees the Berkeley
Springs upon certain terms prescribed by the
grantor. Lord Fairfax. The terms reserve
to the grantor and his heirs one OF the
springs and conveys to the State OF Virginia,
for the use of the public, the other springs.
The deed of grant has been lost but these
terms are set forth in the statute 9th Hen
ming and the State is now estopped from
DENYING them. Tho Legislature has no
right to add 10 or take from these terms
The State accepted the terms, and thereby
a contract resulted between the grantor and
the State. To vary these terms would be to
take from, these heirs their property without
due process of law. The legislation would
| be worse than futile 1t could have but one
effect. If the lessee under the contract
should take possession of the springs, both
the springs reserved aud the others dedca-
ted to the public, the heirs of Lord Fairfax
would have the right to file their bill in a
court of equity and claim that there had
been forfeiture of the property by reason
of the violation of the terms of the grant
in the misuse Of the property.
The vote being taken on the passage OF
the bill it was rejected. Senator Catlett was
among those who advocated the leasing OF
the springs.
The Berkeley Springs bill was saved from
defeat by the prompt action of its friends
| When the motion to strike out the enacting
clause Wednesday night, was adopted, the
| friends OF the measure were nonplussed, but
they rallied Thursday. They bad The motion
reconsidered and the bill ordered to its third
reading. Friday it was passed by the House
aud was reported to the Senate, where 1t has
a fair chance of passing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
Information Wanted.

Will somebody who knows forward 10 this
Office the names of the few persons who, along
penses incident 10 the removal of the remains
of the late General Turner Ashby from Char.
lottesville 10 Charles Town and thence 70
Winchester, and took part in that service also
the names of those who formed and executed
the plan to bury the Confederates. whose bones
were scattered throughout the county. in the
Edge Hill Cemetery at Charles Town?
Dec 10, 1894
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

A special from Washington City tc the
Wheeling Register is a. follows: Congress
man Wilson has forbidden his friends to
present his name TO the President as can
didate FIR the Mexican ministry Several
members Of the House, who believe the
place is one that would be congenial TO Mr.
Wilson. have gone 20 him aud inquired if
he would accept i, il it was rendered to him
by the President To these his reply has
been as indicated above But while Mr.
Wilson's friends will for the most part feel
bound TO observe his iniunc,ions not TO for
mally present his name % the President as
a candidate, no doubt is felt the President
himself will consider the West Virginia
leader in connection with the vacancy, and
il is believed will offer il TO him unless be
receives positive assurance that Mr. Wilson
would not accept 1t is thought the con-
trolling consideration with Mr. Wilson will
be whether the Mexican climate will agree
with the health Of bis wife, who is an inya-
lid"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Hon. Brice Ca,lett, Of Morgan county, a
recognized leader on the Republican side in
the State Senate, has our sincere admiration.
The manner in which he stands up for bis
convictions even in the face of the deter
mined opposition of bis party associates
can but excite applause. An Instance of
this was seen on the floor Of the Senate
while the annexation bin was under consid-
alton. His eloquent, energetic and persist.
ent opposition TO the bin, by reason of its
failure 10 leave 10 the people the final deci-
sion in the matter, was worthy of the emu
luton Of every man. especially every legis-
lator who holds opinions and holding dare
maintain. "-C Charleston Gazette The GA.
zette got Of It's trolley when it referred to
Hon. Brice Catlett as "a recognized leader
on the Republican side" The l3th Seua-
torial Distric, is represented by two dyed
in the wool" Democrats-Hons. Robert
Earl and Brice W Ca,lett.
Since putting the foregoing in type We
have another, later, issue of the Gazette in
which itmakes the amende honorable to Sen
Ator Catlett in 6ne style. We thought call
ing him Republican was lapsus pennae.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Among the Parkersburg SentineFs per
sonal notes on the Legislature we find the
following: Major Mcdonald, of Jefferson
county, is the most soldierly looking. He
is tall, straight, broad shouIdered, mustache
aud hair white, and walks like professional
soldier. Col. cambridge, of Jefferson, is
the most sympathetic, and he wants to help
every one along When two Of his friends
are on opposite sides of a proposition it wor-
ries him to vote against either. George F.
Eyans, of Berkeley county, is the political
leader of the Republicans. He is also chair
man Of the joint steering committee. He
is an accommodating law maker, but holy
terror of Republican. The patriarch of
the House is MIR Dawkins, of Cabel. He
has an honest, plump couutenance, and the
frank ways of rustic minister. Ho some
times opens the House with prayer, and
when he does he don't tell the members that
the devil will get them, bat from his looks
judge he thinks so.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
Saturday. February %, 1895,
Notice to Bondholders.


To the holders of Jefferson County bonds. five
per cent, semi-annual interest bearing, Of
the issue of 1886
Notice is hereby given that the principal and
accrued interest of the bonds herein below
named will be paid at the Office Of the Sheriff
Of Jefferson County. West Virginia. at Charles
Town. in said County. on the lst day OF April
1895. and that the interest will cease on that
day. Wis Jefferson County bonds. five per cent.
issue of 1856 four bonds OF the denomination
of $1,000 each. and numbered g. 25. So and S.
and nine bonds of the denomination Of $500 90
each, numbered 40. 50. 81. So. So 1877, l3s, 1870
and 49, making a total of $500 90.
By order Of the Court.
J. GARLAND HURST,
Sheriff Of said County.
Feb. 8, 1885,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
TRUSTEES SAEL
House and Lot

AT MOUNT PLEASANT, JEFF. CO., W. VA
The undersigned Trustee in a Deed Of Trust
from Jackson Baltimore TO Cleon Moore, Trus.
tee. dated the 30th day Of May, 1892, recorded
in the County Clerks office Of Jefferson Coun-
ty, West Virginia. in Deed Book u, Page 25o
for the benefit Of Jefferson Building Associa.
ton No. 10. will offer at public sale in front OF
the Court House in Charles Town, West Vir-
ginia, on
Saturday, February %, 1895,
the lot of land belonging to Jackson Bait.
more at Mount Pleasant, containing TWO
ACRES, on which there is
Good Frame Dwelling.
TERMS OF SALE-as prescribed by the
Board of Directors Of Jefferson Building As.
ISOLATION No l0.-0ne third cash, residue In
two equal payments at 0 and Is months. with
interest on deferred payments from day Of sale.
Sale at ~ o'clock.
CLEON MOORE,
Jan. 80, 1s95-ts. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

The Martinsburg Free Lance says: Work
seems to be booming at the Kil6ourn and
Middlesex knitting mills and at the Craw-
ford WOODEN mills" And this in spite OF
Republican asseveraiions that reduction
in duties upon wooden goods would destroy
home industries.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

At9o'clock last nigh, the Senate adjourn
ed after a determined but fruitess effort by
the silver men, led by Mr.. Jones, Of Arkau-
sss, to pass the bill for the unrestricted COIN
age Of silver The struggle will be again
to-day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
Death Of u Noted Man.


A dispatch from Louisiana, Mo, says :
David Conklyn, aged SO years, died in this
city Thursday. He was born near Charles
Town, Jefferson county, Va, February 18TH
1902. In 1889 he made Carthage, H., his
home until 1851, when he came to Louisi.
ana, Mo. While at Carthage Mr.. Conklyn
was one of the organizers of the Wolf
Hunters sort of military organization,
whose object was not the determination of
the animal whose name it bore, but wolf
of another description, better known as
Mormon. When Joseph and Hyrum Smith
Dr. Taylor aud other church digutaries
were arrested at Nauvoo for sacking the
Nauvoo Expostor Office and destroying the
press aud type, in June, 1914, they were
brought to Carthage and placed in Jail with
the Wolf Hunters as guard over them, but
a mob, not fearing the guards guns, which
were said to be loaded with blank cartridg-
es, succeeded in battering down the Jail en-.
trance and, rushing in, soon made quick
work of Hyrum Smith, who was instantly
killed by rife ball Joe Smith was then
dispatched while in the act of jumping from
a window by welldirec,ed shot from a
gun in the hands of a young man named
Morris, of Missouri, whose sister Smith had
ruined. Mr. Conklyn once said the pro-
phet gave three convulsive gasps and ex-
PRED. | stood over him at the time and
the ground wa- saturated with his blood |
ran my forefnger deep in the wound to probe
for the bullet, but il could not be reached. >"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

The editor of the Louisville Courier Jour
nal thus delivers himself OF an honest con-
fession: "All that the President says about
silver is well and truly said. II free coin
age bill should pass into law it would expel
gold from the country. 1t would Mexican
ize our currency. 1t would not make mon
ey cheap, but dear; it would not make it
plentiful, but scarce. In little while lis
author would be euguIfed by popular odium.
Because of this belief the Courier Journal
relinqishes the vain hope of rehabilitaling
silver. For ten years necessarily the Jour
nal favored legislation to that end. Silver
steadily went down. Mistaken a. we were
from first 30 last, our purpose was honest,
aud we have no reason TO regret the earnest
ness of our efforts but we have reached a
point where to go further is seemingly to
invite ruin.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Thebill consolidating the cities Of Charles
ton and Elk City last week passed both
houses Of the Legislature. Hereafter let
the city and postof6ce be Greater Charles
ton" and the ireighis and mails for this
town and fo- that city will be less liable to
90 to the wrong place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

The Savannah News says: 1T Is re
markable fact that in all parts of the couu-
try, north, south, east aud west, bushes,
men-meu who understand financial matters
support the administration in It's efforts to
maintain the nations credit Those who
are supposed to be against the admiuistra-
ton have little acquaintance with financial
questions Congress is permitting itself to
be inauinced by the latter class Do Seua-
tors and Representatives, think that class
has the greater number of votes g.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Hon. Isaac p. Gray, United States minis
ter TO Mexico, died in the City of Mexico
last Thursday evening from pneumonia
Minister Gray arrived that morning via the
Mexican National Railroad. with severe
case of pneumonia both lungs being affect
ed. The Pullman car conductor found him
unconscious 90 o'clock ia the morning
lie was carried from the train on a siretcher
to the Amirican hospital. Consul-General
Crittendeu was with him when he died -
Minister Gray WAS sick when he left -. Louis
TO return TO his duties in Mexico aud kept
growing worse all the way down. He con-
tiuued the journey hoping his lungs would
be benefited on reaching milder climate.
DE died without regainiug consciousness
He was ia Washington recently, having
come AZ the commencement of the recent
trouble between Mexico and Guatemala, and
consulted the President aud Secretary of
State as 10 the best means of preventing war
between the TWO countries He was at one
time Governor of Indiana Isaac Pussy
GRAY was born in Chester county. Pa, Oc-
tobsr l. 1928 He was the son of John Han
ma Gray. His ancestors all belonged to the
Society of Friends-his great grandfather
having emigrated from England with Viii
liam Penn and settled in Chester county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

The bank at Lexington, Virginia, has col
lapsed because of default OF an absconding
ca-hier-C. NJ. Figgatt. The statement Of
the trustee appointed develops the astound
ing fact that Mr. Figgatt has swamped the
500 600 of the banks capital stock and, IN
addition. S65'2OO 10 OF the SD 600 belong
ing to depositors, leaving cash due depositor>
the insignificant sum of S6.572l2. The
Virginia Military Institute had $4,000 there
and il has gone glimmering While the
fund of Washington and Lee University
loses nothing, all the professors and employ
rs of the latter institution were paid few
DAYS ago. and their money was deposited IN
this bank. The collapse, therefore, leaves
them i'm a bad tx. Mr. Figgatt stood well
I'm the community, aud bad been cashier of
the bank a long time, and his deialca'ions
cover g period of twen,y-three years. a
prominent director of the bank. in reply to
an inquiry if Mr. Figgalt had taken any of
the banks money with him, said to news
paper man "there was deposit of $4,000
made the evening before the departure OF
Mr.. Figgatt. Of which there is evidence, but
the money is NOT to be found - which state
msnt would seem 10 explode the theory held
based upon statements in a note left 10y Mr..
Figgatt. that be did not carry cent OF the
banks money with him, and it is now be
lieyed that he aid take large sum of money
with him. The deialcaiion isn't improved
by development The loss of the Military
Institute /, $4,000 more than at first report
ei. Mr.. r. X. Goodwin, brother in-luw Of
Mr.. Figgatt. has been arrested as having
knowledge that the cashier was flying a ii
naucial kite \ reward has been offered for
the capture Of the fugitive The failure will,
10 is feared. fall severIy on some OF the best
business men there, who were depositors aud
stockholders IN the bank aud sureues on the
official bond aud indorsers OF the private pa
per of FiggAtt widows, aud orphans are LETT
destitute; ladies with their all in bank stock
are peuulless, business men are without a
dollar 20 meet obligations ami confluence is
gone. Many of the merchants are obliged to
euforce strictly cash TO all Students OF
Washington aud Lee University with funds
in the bank have no means. TO pay expenses.
A sad feature OF the crash is that much of
the stock of the bank was held by ladies
whose only income il was.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Mr.. J. Berg. an accomplished piano tuner
and repairer from Stanton. will be here
within week or ten days, and will be pleas
ed to have orders. He can furnish the best
preferences from people competent to judge
of his work in Staunton or Winchester
Orders left at FREE PRESS Office will be plac.
ed in Mr. Berg's hands. Mr.. Berg comes
from the wholesale and retail establishment
of W. w. Putnam, at Stanton.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
Secure q Position.

Wanted, for Office work, on salary, in al
most every county in the South aud West, q
lady or gentleman. Those from the country
also accepted. Experience is not necessary
In fact prefer beginners at small salary at
first, say to begin, from $4,000 to $4,000 per
month, chances for rapid promomo,ion
good" Must deposit in bank cash about
$4,000. No loan asked no investment re-
quired 1t is salaried and permanent po-
sition lstricty Office work.. Address P O.
Box 4SS, Nashville, Tenn. (Mention this
paperl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Elk. Mayor James Hodges, of Baltimore,
died Friday night last he had been in bad
health for a year and recently submitted TO
q surgical objectionable third TO which he
had been subjected lie was in the seventy
third year Of his age. The sun says: In
the death Of James Hodges Baltimore has
lost one Of its most valuable and estimable
citizens. A man of decided force and iu-
dividuality. as well a of exceptional abiIi-
Is, he thoroughly deserved the high place
which he held ia the community"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

A charming wedding occurred on Tuesday
evening at 7 80 O'Clock, February 5, 1895, at
the residence of the brides parents. Miss
q ida B., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J j..
Woodward near KernstOwn, was married to
Mr. Frank w. Snyder. of Summit Point,
Rev. J. KILLER officiating. Miss Grace
Miller was maid of honor; ). VI. Chilies,
best man; Miss Laura Snyder bridesmaid;
Hugh 5. S,ipe, groomsman, and the little
flower girls were Nina Woodward and EN-
lily Miller The orchestra from Stephens
City played the wedding march, which was
rendered in soft, sweet strains. The bride
was costumed in cream serge, satin ribbon,
white tulle veil, and wore an exquisite smi-
lax crown. 4 lovely bouquet of Marechal
Neil roses in her hand suggested beautiful
harmony Winchester Ns,cs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

ii Hung Chang is again in favor with
the Emperor, and the yellow jacket, peacock
feather and other honors and decorations
have been restored unto him, and he has
been appointed peace envoy to Japan. AZ
ter an audience with the Imperial Majesty
at Pekin he will proceed to japan on his
mission of peace
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Gov. Pattisou was defeated for the mayor
atty Of Philadelphia, yesterday by the he
publican combine fifty thousand majority.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

The resolution proposed by Hon. W. l.
Wilson, of the ways aud means committee,
authorizing the issue of three per cent. gold
bonds in lieu Of the coin bonds just nego-
tiated, and whereby there could be saving
Of sixteen millions of dollars interest in
thirty years. was defeated last Thur'day by
q majority Of forty-seyen Wilson and Pen
dleron voted for the resolution; Anderson
aud Capehart against 10.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Senator Catett voted against the sonsoli-
dation of Charleston and Elk City, aud said {;
Il vote no because I believe the rights OF
the citizens Of these two cities have been
ignored in this bill, 10 not permitting them
to vote on annexation. / can never lend
my vote in any body To take the sufrages OF
our citizens from them. shall always OPP
pose any Capitalization OF power against tho
rnssses %
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Some persons are so infatuated with tue
silver idea that they have no respect for the
Golden Rule
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
" Guessing Good as Any When u Hits"

There are already recorded nearly FIVE
hundred guesses at the name of the doll in
c. n. Boards shop window. All kinds OF
names are being guessed; april Fool"
Sarah Jane" "Daisy Bell, !" and dear knows
what The only thing Mr.. Beard will tell
about it is that it is real name, pretty
name and a name that he likes. The prize
offered $500 in gold, will be awarded April
LIST, to the Que who first guesses the name.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

James Gordon Bennett, Of the New York
Herald. offers $4,000 to the writer OF the
best serial story, TO be published in the Her
aid 5000 for the best novelette,; $1,000
for the bes, short story. and 81 900 for the
best epic poem. The object Of Mr.. Bennett
is to encourage American authors and 1t
possible bring out the great American novel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
For Rent.

The property on George street. now oc-
cupied by Auguste Schultz from Abril ist,
Shop not included. For terms apply 10
Jan. 30, 1861. T. C. GREEN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Mr.. Oscar NJ. Thomas, a prominent far
mer Of Berkeley county, was seriously inIur-
ed By a bull last Thursday He was al
tempting to drive the animal from the en-
trance Of his stable, when it became infuri-
ated and turned and gored him the hip
His Injuries are not considered dangerous.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
Hats Renovated.

Mrs. Fannie Fleming is prepared to renoyae
gentemen's silk OF. felt hats promptly and 2.
moderate rates. Call at her residence, east siae
Of Charles street, south Of Congress.
MAY g. 1898
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
Dress shaking.

Mrs. Glenn and Mrs Bradley have opened
Dress Making Room at the corner Of West and
Liberty streets. and are prepared 70 do al
kinds Of sewing promptly, neatly and well
and solicit share Of the public patronage.
Nov IL 1884,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20
.N,eaU advertisements.
Wanted.

Every smoker to send us seven 2-cent stamps
to help pay postage. packing &c. and we will
mail box of NON-NICOTINE MIDGET CT.
CARS. Only one box TO one address.
Address, lands & CO.
Feb. 20, 1895. Shippensburg. Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Clearing out sales at 5 H. Landis's of
shirts and drawers at cost Jump in and
buy; not by and by, but now, while they
last. Also at prices that make you feel that
you can't afford to go cold aud shabby.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Fine large California Raisins, lOc. per h., at
Merchants.
Purchasers can rely on getting good meats
when bought at Merchants.
Irish Potatoes. retail and wholesale, at Mer-
chants.
New Buckwheat, 3sc. per h. at Merchants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-20

Young man." he said to the salesman as
he turned the business card over 10 his hand,
"wIl you be kind enough to tell me how
you are connected with this house 2"
Young Drummer-Certainly, sir. am
the seller.