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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
BUILDINGz LOAN
The National Building and
Loan Association,
OF HAGERsTOwE, ND.
is one Of the
BEST AND SAFEST IN THE COUNTRY.
Bone ofthe

A number Of the best citizens OF Jeiiersor
County are members. Its dividends for four
years past have sveraged % per cent. II you
want to saye or borrow money, apply 70 the
undersigned.
s. {. DALGARN, Local Sesy.
Sept !. ls95-3m. Charles Town. W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Now Is the tine for fishermen. The Po'
.omae is so low that the big fish cannot get
away. It's bad On fish ssoriss, however
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Mrs Julia A. Burkhart, widow of Philip
Burkhsrt. formerly of Harper's Ferry, and
an esteemed lady, well known in this coun-
". departed thi. lite at her residence, No.
ll5 West Mulberry street Baltimore City,
on Tuesd,y, the Sth Of October. Her fu
neral took place st the Cathedral, in Balti
more, on Friday morning, October l. Mrs
Burkhsrt was sister to Mrs. Henrietta
Kalsev. of Shenherdstnwn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

John Carper, OF Shepherdstown, on Fri
day night Of last week attempted to end his
life by hanging. He told his wife of his
intentions, but she gave little thought to his
threat. He WAS discovered in the garnet
hanging to a rafter. He reganed conscious
ness twenty minutes after being cut down
Domestic iufeleity perhaps 'incompati
bility"-was the cause Of the rash act.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Mr.. Charles G. Cameron, son of the late
Daniel Cameron, of this town, died at hi
home near Baltimore, on Tuesday morning
last, at 6 o'clock, after an illness of several
months. He leaves three children, Charlie,
Mamie and Kate, and TWO sisters, Mrs. Ja-
cob Terrell, of this place, and Mrs. Ann
Cook, of Waynesboro, Pa His age wa
about 70 years He had been a resident OF
Baltimore for many years. His first wife
was Miss Wiltshire, of this county, and
his present wife was q Miss Ella Weast, OF
Boonsboro, Md. His remains were inferred
in Shepherdstown.- Sicp. Register
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

One bread knife. one cake knife and one
pealing knife given away with every half-lb
box of Snow White Baking Powder for 25 CTS,
at !. II. Laudis's.
Boots and shoes will be s)ld at manufactur-
ers prices after october 18th at II. l.andis's
Am overstOcked in this line aud goods must
20.
Corn, potatoes and country produce taken
in exchange for goods at 5. II. Landis's dry
goods and grocery store.
Buckwheat -four, hominy, and navy beans
cheap at Landiss.
Blankets. comforts and wool hannels cheap
at 5. II. Landis's
Outings. sKirtings. gents ladies and chill
dren 5 underwear cheap, at s. II. landis's.
Reduced -four 20 cents on the barrel at Lam
diss.
Goose feathers for sale at Landiss.
y. 0. mo asses for sale at Landiss.
4 new line of Westphalia hams at Landis's
A large line of Rockingham ware just re-
ceived at Landiss
Four cans of tomatoes or corn for 25c. at s
II. LandiSs.
\ nice table peach, lOc can, at Lands s.
Chip beef zoe per 10, at Landiss.
For pure spices, cheap, go to Landiss.
II you want good for cigar 20 to Ian
dis's.
Always fresh and fine peanuts &C per quart
at Landis'S
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Mr.. John Allen Lucas, life long resident
Of Shepherd-town, died Friday night of
complication Of diseases, aged forty three
years. He had been sick for about six
months. Besides a widow be leaves three
daughters and two sons. He was buried on
sunday in Emwood Cemetery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Oscar Thomas, youngest child Of Benja-
min F. and Bette +. Wageley, near Lee
town, died October 9, 1895, aged months
aud 10 days. O,car WAS sweet and inter
esting child, and its parents have the sym
patty of the community in the loss of their
bahv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Col. :. Bssselt French, of Virginia, was
stricken with paralysis on Tuesday Of last
week in Amelia county, and has been re
moved to his home in Manchester. Some
few weeks ago Col French WIS visitor to
thi. town-a guest of the family OF Rev
DR.. A. c Hopkins. Col. French has beer,
for some time past, gathering material for a
biography OF Virginisns prominent in pub
lie life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

The arte.ian we'll at Ferry Hill farm, OPP
posite town, is down 1870 feet and no water
has been struck On the Lewis Lucas place
the well drivers are still pounding away in
hole about 26O feet deep, with no water to
speak of Sbep, Register. They struck
dry season.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

As We supposed it would do, the skunk
farm s., Shepherdstowu is advertising itself.
The Shepherdstown Register says Last
sunday night a young gentleman living be
low Shepheristowu called upon two young
ladies above town and the three drove to.
gether 20 church s., Scrabble. As they were
returning lone after service a small animal
was noticed running alongside the buggy.
The young mau said il was dog, but one
Of the ladie- con,euded that it was a pos
som. The driver cut st the auimal with his
whip. aud Immediately all doubt as to its
identity was dispelled, dc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

The county court will meet November 4th;
the circuit court on the 10Th The follow
ing is the petit jury panel summoned TO
appear on the 2oJh j. !. Singleton. Jas.
n. Conklyu, McLsin Kemp, VIM. Burns,
l. Fl. Strider, Jr; VIM. Clipp, Of Mason /;
W. Scott Kennedy, R ID Shugert, II. C..
Baker, u. W. Rider, Chas f. Johnson, c.
n. Trail ". Z Spohn, Milton Rnuss, Dan
tel ". or, VIM =. Foutz W. A. Folk,
Daniel CocSrell, A. W. Brining, Rosser L
Eugle, J. O.. Aldridge, D. H. Wiltshire.
Brown Hendricks, e. W. Bush, J. II. Dut
terer, c. y. Coleman, Larry Brown, w. E
Osborn, VIM Beltz aud ". d. Bissler.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

The Shakers have made discovery which is
destined TO accomplish much good. Realizing
that three-fOurths of all our sufterings arts,
from stomach troubles. that the country is lit
orally billed with people who cannot eat and
digest food. without subsequently suffering
pain and distress, and that many are starving
wasting to mere skeletons because their food
does them do good, they have devoted much
study and thought to the subject, and the re-
suit is this discovery, OF their Digestive Cor
dial.
A little book can be obtained from your
druggist that will point ont the way OF relir
at onre. An investigation will cost nothing
and will result in much good.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Or. Giles Morehead, wife aud two chill
dren. Of Ida Grove. Iowa, who have been
making a roand of visits 10 eastern relatives
came 20 this city on Monday afternoon, from
Charles Town, Jefferson county, in company
with Miss jeanette Abel Of that place, and
were the guests Of their cousin Miss NJ. G.
McSherry. They held quite RECEPTION OF
relatives ira Miss McSherry's ronms in the
DeGrsnye building -Mutins5rrgSiatesman
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
October %, 1895,

Patterns
Patterns
Patterns
Patterns
Patterns
FOR
November
November
November
November
November
s..
Boards.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23
Communicated.

NJ. GGllaher: There was very large
congregation at the NJ. f. Church, South,
last Sunday morning. The respective pas
tors of the Presbyterian and Baptist
Churches of the town being absent, and their
pulpits vacant, large number of the stated
congregations of both attended the service
of the above named church, and heard, II
have no doubt with pleasure and profit a
sermon delivered by the Rev. Mr. Stump
The reverend gentleman was very happy in
the selection of his subject aud his exposi-
ton of it. The text was 37th, 3SIh and 39th
verses of the Sth chapter of Romans. The
topic discussed WAS the power of Gods love
in Christ to hold the believer in the faith
When once ensconsced in the citidal of
Gods love, all the powers of earth and hell
may assault in vain. | could but think how
sweet and comforting were the words cf the
preacher to all those who heard with faith,
of the surety OF the believers salvation
though they be of different sects, yet one in
Christ. Especially l thought how accepta
BILE to those who cherished the dogma, "rhe
perseverance, of the saints" was the text, and
its exegesis by the minister; so strongly
confrmatory of their particular belief.
1t was very pleasant to see so many of
three of the churches Of the town worship
ing together, and listening with rspt atten'
ton to the earnest words of Gods minister
En- PEASANT may write, the Rev. Mr..
Stump is greatly beloved by his own people,
aud has made tine impression on the mem
bers of other churches, and the community
in general. L.
CHARLES Town, October list
Rev Il. F. HanIill, president OF Wesley
an Institute at Stauuion, and Rev. j. W.
Tongue were present and participated in the
services. T. p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

The teachers institute for Middleway dis
trict had meeting on the llth instant -
The county superintendent was not present,
aud Mr.. George Z. Shirley presided Well
prepared and interesting papers were read,
IS follows Miss Helen L. Bates, The best
Method of Teaching History" Miss Kate
Tanquary, How best to Teach Reading and
Composition - Miss Florence Shirley,
How to Obtain and Retain the Attention
of Pupils of the Primary Grade" Geo P.
Shirley, How best to Teach Civil Govern.
ment;' John NJ. Johnson, "The best Meth
Cd Of Teaching Geography :" Geo. ". Car
ter, Grammar and james Throckmorton,
Physiology" Discussions followed the read.
ing Of each paper
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

..ly writing last week 20 Us says
Please send the Independent tor one year.
Enclosed lind one dollar When the year
expires notify me So that can SEMI auoth-
er dollar "-Siep. Independent.
That will do very well, friend ZitItle, and
we congratulate you. \ newspaper man
that gets a lady subscriber is 10 be congrst-
ulated, for they can be relied upon TO pay.
But this is the way they write to the editor
of THE FREE Press;
Enclosed tind check tor fourteen dollars
10 pay seven years in advance, which will
run up Co 1902.
Another
81 am very busy, but / have been often
tempted Co stir up some things in a good
nslured way, 90 call you out, Tor, without
fatteY yours Is the most readable paper
know of iu the Pro, iuces
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Mrs. Belle Green, Lewis, wife of Major
". H. T. Lewis, president of the county
court Of Jefferson, died Saturday morning
at their residence in the southern part Of
the county Mrs Lewis Was paralyzed sew
eral month, ago, and for long time has
been helpless and confined 20 her bed Her
maiden name was Green, and she was born
in Stafford county, Va. She was about 80
years OF age, and was an estimable woman
Her husband sni -ix children survive her.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Children all hate to take Castor Oil but nc
LAXoL. which is palatable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-10-23

Mr.. Z J. Bond, secretary Of the Monu
mental Saving aud Loan Association, home
o ice in Baltimore. called 10 see Us on Sat
urday. He has organized local branch
in Charles Town ). : Dalgarn, president
). VI. or, vice president; A. q. Wynkoop,
secretary aud treasurer; Col +. w Brown,
attorney. Directors :. :. Dagam, :. NJ.
or Henry DUNN, J. W. Russell, j. F.
Reininger. j. C. Holmes, A. q. WynkooP
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-07
MR. MORGAN ON CONSULS.
Arguing the Need for a Complete
Reorganization.
Let Them Be Appointed Because Of Fit.
ness and Promoted on the
Ground of Merit.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Morgan,
from the Committee on Foreign Relations,
to-day reported the bill for the reorganiza-
ton of the diplomatic service of the United
States, and in so doing submitted report
setting forth the necessity for the change.
In the report he says the present system is
practically the same as was adopted in
1870. He reviews the growth of the coun-
try's commerce, and says that while our
commercial relations have become extern
sive and intricate no step has been taken
IN recent years to increase the consular
service, to which the direction and foster
ing of these relations are intrusted,
Speaking of the drawbacks to the present
system, the political favoritism by which it
is characterized is referred TO as the most
marked. The object is to provide system
by which the persons shall be trained for
the duties of the consular service so that
they shall be able to perform them in the
best possible way at a reasonable expense
to the Government. Under the present
system a consular or diplomatic officer has
no sooner familiarized himself with the
duties of his Office and begun to acquire a
knowledge of its business and fitness for
Ills OuI1eS tudll uS ID Ie1nONSu W Mdho
room for another novice, who is likewise
superseded as soon as his experience
begins to enable him to discharge the
duties to the satisfaction of himself and
others. Thus, in one generation, the posts
are frequently filled by number of men,
who are successfully displaced as soon as
they have learned to transact the business
of their offices with something like pro-
fessional knowledge and skill. The plan
submitted by Mr.. Morgan provides for a
general reorganization of the consular
service on civil service principles, except
in case of consular agents, who are ex-
cluded from the reorganization.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-07

smacks that put to sea before the heavy
snowstorms began have not yet returned
to their ports, and considerable anxiety is
felt regarding their safety In the lake
district of England there are snowdrifts
twenty feet deep. A number of railway
trains are showed up.
QUEENSTOWN, Feb. 6.-The White Star
liner Majestic from New York, January
80, for Liverpool, arrived here at 80 to-
night. She reports having met terrific
gales throughout the passage which was
the slowest she ever made. Some of the
passengers on the steamer make an alarm
ing report, which is confirmed by some of
the crew.
These passengers state that at half-past
l o'clock Wednesday morning, when the
steamer was about 200 miles west of Ire
land, small craft was observed to the
northward of the Majestic, showing what
seemed to be torch signal of distress.
The steamers course was altered and she
stood out in the direction of the craft. but
on approaching close to where the torch
light had been seen it suddenly disap-
peared. The Majestic cruised in the yicin-
ity for an hour, exhibiting lights, but
nothing more was seen. A strong wind
was prevailing at the time and high sea
was running. No doubt is entertained
that the small craft foundered.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more. with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax.
alive; effectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all Drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-07
GROVER WILL NOT SCARE.
New York Bankers Urge Him to
Issue Bonds.
They Want Too High Rate Of Interest,
and There Are Other Objee.
tons Besides.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ct seems now to be
settled that no announcement of another
loan will be made until tomorrow night or
later, when the House will have voted on
the pending administration bill. Messrs
Morgan and Belmont, of New York, who
have been here during the last several days
in consultation with the officials on the
bond question, have returned home and it
is believed without any positive knowledge
as to what the administration will do.
Close observers are of the opinion that
these gentlemen, on behalf of their London
clients, made the President definite offer
to take the whole 100000, 600, sbut at
a rate of interest considerably in ex-
cess of 8 per cent, if not as
high as 81 per cent. The high rate de-
manded causes the President to hesitate
1t is well known that he intends to delay
matters in the hope of Congressional re-
lief 1t is known that Belmont and
Morgan expressed grave fear of the re-
suit should the gold reserve be permitted
to go much lower, and strongly urged
upon the President the necessity for speedy
action. The President, it is understood,
did not share their fears. He believed that
the American people and those with most
at stake had sufficient confidence in the
Government and its institutions not to en-
terrain any doubts of its ability and pur-
pose to faithfully perform every obliga-
tion
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-07
Men of the Concord Released.

New YORK, Feb. 7.-Dispatches received
in this city indicate that the men from the
American warship Concord who were
seized by natives near Chin Kiang have
been rel eased.
CHEFoo Feb. 6.-The Chinese feet in the
harbor of Wei-hai-wei is still holding out
against the japanese.
The Chinese vessels have shelled that
part of town which is supposed to be oc-
cupied by the Japanese. Three foreigners
named Walhole, Schnel and Thomas are
reported to have been killed or taken
prisoners.
The commander-in-chief of the First
japanese Army. General Nodzu, is reported
to have been killed at Hal Cheng.
Local papers state that General Tai,
commanding the Chinese land force at
Wei-hai-wei, is dead and that the situation
is critical.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-07
BURIED In THE SNOW.
Western Railroads Under
Great Drifts.
FEW TRAINS ARE RUNNING
And Those That Get Through Are
Behind Time.
WIDE SWEEP OF The BIG BLIZZARD.
1t Has Struck the Middle West and Acted
as a Paralysis Of ALI
Traffic.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 6.-Blinding snow
and sand storms and a rapidly falling
thermometer have combined within the
last uwenty-four hours to create the worst
blizzard that has prevailed in the south
west in years. The weather began to grow
colder this morning, and each hour since
then has marked a decline in the Their
mometer. The local weather Office predict
the cold wave will reach its height to-mor-
row morning, when Is deg. below zero will
likely be recorded. AT So'clock this morning
the thermometer here registered "a above
zero. 1t rapidly fell, and at 10 P. NJ. was at
about zero and still on the decline. A like
fall is noted throughout the whole south
west, particularly in Western Kansas,
where much suffering already exists. In
some places the cold is so intense outdoor
business has been suspended.
A northwest wind, amounting almost to
gale, is drifting the snow badly and caus-
ing damage to telegraph wires and street
car traffic. The Union Pacific system is
practically showed up and all trains late,
In the country the storm sweeps across the
prairie and open fields with a resistless
force. 1t is estimated that at least SOC
families in the four Kansas counties OF
Cheyenne, Rawlins, Sherman and Thomas
are without fuel A majority of the farm
ers are scantily clothed, and while the sod
houses in which most OF them live are
warm, the storm if long continued, will
cause great suffering. Measures of relief
adopted by the Kansas Legislature will be
Immediately put into effect.
c., NJ III. q
eter lowered from above to 1 below zero
all day, and high gale drove what snow
fell into drifts. Business was almost en-
tirely suspended here. The railroads were
great sufferers. Not wheel is moving on
the Union Pacific. The west-bound pas
senger is showed in at Fairbury, and the
eastbound between Marysville and Han
over. No trains will be sent out on that
line tonight.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kans, Feb. GA special
to the Times from Lebanon, Kans., says
The worst sandstone that was ever known
here commenced about clock this morn
ing. It's no better at this writing, 5 P. NJ.
All trains are blocked, there being five feet
of sand on the track here.
INDEPENDENCE, Kans., Feb. 6.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific passenger train from Kansas
City, due here at $50 P. NJ, is stalled in a
snowdrift between Vernon and Yates
Center, fifty miles north of here, with
prospects of sticking there for the next
twenty-four hours. All Missouri Pacific
through freights on this division were
abandoned to-day because of heavy snow
drifts.
GUTHRIE, o. T., Feb. 6.-The worst storm
for years struck here this morning and is
raging with great fury tonight. The wind
is blowing hurricane. Intense cold pre-
walls throughout the Territory, and much
suffering TO settlers and stock will result.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-07
TWO TRAINERS At VANCoUTER.
English Journalists Who Are Globe
Trottin1 on q Wdaer.

English Journalists WhO Are Gto0e-
Trotting Ud9er.
VANCOUVER, Feb 6.-Two young men
named Wilson and Yorke, who are on a
walking tour around the world, have
reached North Bend and are expected here
at the end of the week. Both are journal
lists, Wilson being the son OF the proprie-
tor OF the Sydney (Australia) Mail and
Yorke was for some years correspondent of
an English paper in Paris.
The trip is undertaken under the aus
pices of an English press association, let
tiers being furnished en- route. They have
to make the trip in eighteen months and
must provide for themselves on the trip.
They left Lincoln, England, six months
ago and walked to Liverpool where the
Allans granted them pass to America.
They landed at Pointe Neuve, the first
stoppage made, and then followed the
railroad track across the continent. They
carry book containing autographs of per-
sons who furnished them with meals and
LODGINGS