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

Over the fields, and far away,
The earth grows bright as the dawning day.
The earth lies gittering. calm and white
In the passionless arms of the Northern night :
Leth breathless and pale and still,
While the moon steals up from the dreaming
hill,
Up from the deaming hill to lay
The tender tonch of each pallid ray.
Over the fields, and far away.
Over the fields, and far away.
We will follow the fu sitive flight OF Day.
Our shadows shall faint at our tireless tread,
Till the moon at her zenith rides o'erhead
The pathess march OF our measured stride
Shall carry us over the voiceless tide
OF the white-rObed river; o'er bank and brae
Drfted deep by the storms wild play,
Over the fields and tar away.
Over the fields, and far away,
There is time to linger, and time to say
TIE love that grew rs our pulses glowed
When over the world of white we strobe.
For the night, and the light of the jewel moon
Seem warm as the tropic breath of June;
And the love that longeth, yet brooks delay
Repeat regret when dawns the day
Over the hills and far away.
-OyfinC
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
Pickpockets Of Russia.

One day at the dinner table of Grand
Duke the French Ambassador extolled
the dexieriiy of his fell"w.countrymen, as
exemplifed, among other things, in the
cleverness of the Paris pickpockets.
II should not wonder if the ST. Peters
burg pickpockeis could give them a
start" replied the Grand Duke. And
seeing an incredulous smile playing
around the features of the Ambassador,
he added:
"WiIl you bet that before we rise from
the table your watch or some other valu-
able will not be taken from your person 2
The Ambassador accepted the wager
for the fun of the thing, and the Grand
Duke elephoned to the chief constable
asking him to send to him the cleverest
pick pocket he could lay his hands on
The latter was TO receive the full value Of
every article he managed to annex and
be allowed TO go unpunished.
The man came and was put into livery
and told to wait at table along with the
other servants. The Grand Duke told
him to give him sign as soon as he had
accomplished the trick. But he had TO
wait a long time, for the Ambassador,
whose watch was the article to be exper-
imenied upon, always kept on the alert,
and even held bis hand to his fob when
conversipg with the most distinguished
guests at the table. At last the Grand
Duke received the preconcocted signal
He al once requested the Ambassador
to tell him the time. The latter trium.
phautlY put his hand to his pocket aud
drew forth a potato instead of his watch ,
There was a general burst of laughter, in
which the Ambassador himself joined, ,
though with wry face, for he was un.
mistakingly annoyed. To conceal this
feeling he would take pinch of snuff
His snuff box was gone Then he missed
the seal ring from his finger, and lastly
the gold toothpiek which he always car
red with him in a little case. Amid the
hilarity of the guests the sham lackey was
requested to restore the articles. but the
Grand Duke's merriment was changed in
to alarm aud surprise when the thief pro-
duced two watches, two ringss two snuff
boxes, etc. His imperial highness made
the discovery that he himself had been
robbed at the same time.-Das Neue
BIQH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
11irginia 5ree gress,
TERMS:
TERMS:

y-rHI FsEE Pass is published weekly al
Geo DoIars Per AnRuN 4 paid IN Gdrdnee.
~The terms of advertising are, forasquare
,1e-;pcb) or less. one D0,iar and Fifty Cents
or three insertions-larger ones IN the same
,roportion. Each continuance Fifty Cents
es-No advertisement 10 be considered by
b, ,,o,,tb or vea- unless specified on the man
iscript. or previously agreed between the par
ties.
rs-An adyertissns.. not marked on the
.,nv for a specified number Of insertions will
ne Continued until ordered out, and payment
sill be exacted accordingly
rS-REsULAR A9vEK1IsENENTs.-lo aVolo
,nv Misunderstanding on the part OF the an
oral advertisers 10 is proper to state dE'n'e'tg
nat their privilege only extends TO Their I'M
mediate business Real Estate, Legal or other
advertisements sent by them 70 DC an auN'''o'-
Al charge, and no variation. L..
eS-Obituary notices Of more than n'e ''i'''
rill be charged for. ...i.-.
JOB WORK.-P0sters. sale bliis, Ci.O-i', Ci'.15 -
c,,is etc. executed promptly, neatly and Al
fair nriccs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Ny stock Of glass and queensware complete
and low-priced at C. d. EBY'S HOotf build'g.
Pride Of Virginia Pride Union, Pax and
other leading brands of sm king tobacco in
stock at c. d. EBY'S, Hooti building.
Worcester Sance. Catsup, Horse Radish,
Queen Olives, Olive Oil. Potted Ham and
Tongue. Sardnes. Lobster and Salmon at c. ID.
EBY'S. slSo Stoneware all sizes from pint to
eightgallon in size.
New Prunes. Evaporated Apples and April
cots. and Macaroni, Cheese and Colonial Flour
at c, d. EBY'S, Hooff building.
Full line Laundry and ToiletSoap cheap, O..
A. and Fine Salt by the sack cheap, at c. D.
EBY'S Hooff building.
Pure Mountain Buckwheat Flour. Francis
II. Legeett Il Co.'S Mocha and lava Coffee $50.
pound, at c. j.. EBY 5, Hoof building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
BuckLen,s Arnfon Sabre.

The best zaIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hand-, Chilblain-,
Corns, and all Skin Ernption- and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. IL i
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Brown & Hoof,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
Jno. A. Washington r. w. Alexander
Washington & Alexander,
Insurance Agency,


Representing the following Companies:
The old and reliable
.ETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Hartford Conn,
Giving the best results to policy holders, and
which has q larger amount of policies in
Jefferson County than all other Life
Insurance Companies together.
Liverpool & London & Globe, of England
Manchester Fire Assurance Co, of Eng
land, and Scottish Union and National,
of Scotland, the largest foreign
Cos doing business in America.
.ETNA, OF HARTFORD,
The largest and most popular Fire Insurance
Company in America.
Peabody, of Wheeling, W. Va.
Jefferson, of Wheeling
German Fire, of Wheeling.
Fire and Marine, of Wheeling.
Phoenix, of Hartford.
Virginia Fire and Marine, of Richmond, Va
Georgia Home, Of Columbus, Ga.
Fire Association. of Philadelphia, Pa.
Continental, of New York.
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
All losses promptly adjusted and paid at oul
office.
Agents:
J. S. FLEMING, Shepherdstown, W. Va
CHAS. j.. TRAIL, Harper's Ferry, W. Va
A sworn statement OF the conditions of al
Eo-a;,p Insurance COmDanies repreSeuted III
this Agency will be found AT the Clerk Office
in compliance with the State laws.
We solicit Z continuance of your patronage
Respectfully,
WASHINGTON d ALEXANDER.
February lS, 1895
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

The area Of hardwood timber in West
Virginia is not only greater than that Of any
other State in the Union, but it is greater
than Of any single political subdivision Of
The globe There lies within her borders
one-third Of all the poplar timber in the
United States. The production last year
sa-: Poplar, 125,OOO0OO feet; hard wood.
other than poplar, 100000 feet; spruce
aud pine, l5OOOOOOO feet. No.withstand-
ing this, it is estimated tha. the present out.
put may be kept up for forty years without
Iny material diminulion Of the supply.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Briggs-Well, did that dose | told you to
take scatter your cold? Braggs-It did,
beautifully. When saw you the cold was
only in my throat and now it is scattered
all over me.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
1t AlCfuI FItnnU Storm

was related by omythe at the club the other
night When the laughter had subslded
some one said "SmyIhe, never saw man
change as you have during the past year
A few months ago, you were the most taci-
turn man Imaginable; now YOU are the life
Of the party. How is it?' "Aly dear fell
low" replied Smythe "a year ago, was a
sick man. was suffering from liver and
stomach arrangements. | was morbid and
melancholy, and nv friends the doctor in
cluded, thought | was going into consump
ton One day some one advised me tn
take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
did 40, aud | am new man. II has nc
tually renewed my youth, and | enjoy life
as have not done for years"
Dr. r " Pierce: Sir Nllow me to offer
nv thank 20 you for nv good health since
using your Golden Medical Discovery. -
7 was but the shadow of a person, 50 thin
and haggard. without one moments ease
had suffered for years with my stomach and
liver, and this spring had a very severe at
tack of La Grippe. | then commenced
using the Discovery" and my recovery i
wonderful am forty five wears old, and
feel rs well and strong as did when sixteen
wears old my sleep is as sound as an in
fant's remain.
Yours thankfully, r a. GTDEs.
Arlington, Nelson Co.. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

OFFERS TO the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost OF insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry B. Daven-
port, ]. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. II.
7. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. W. Washington, H. L. Snyder
Charles 2. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob S.
Melvin, E. G.. w Herr, 4saGc H. Strider.
JOS. TRAPNELI.......... ........ ......... President.
II. B. DAVENPORT............ ......... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMIrTEE-J. G. Hurst, VIM.
II. r. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, 5. w. Washington.
Local s.-Middleway-J. g. Shirley;
Harpers Ferry-Chas. E. Trail; Shepherds
town. 5. Fleming; Charlestown-Washing-
ton & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

an Italian paper says that the violOn-
cello upon which Sig. Patti plays is val
ued at $4,000. 1t is Ruggueri inslru.
ment. According 10 this same authority,
all the prominent 6dders have small for
tunes invested in their violins. Ysaye
has GuardagniDi worth 81, ,2O0, and Jean
Gerardy plays upon Guarneiius valued
at $4,000. DR.. Joachim has large col.
lection of valuable yiolins. The Stradi-
varius that belonged to Ernst, and said
to be worth 10000, has come into pos.
session Of Lady Halle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
THE MILD POWER CURES.
VET e z | N A RY

CURES Feyers. CONCESSIONS. Inflammation.
A.A. ! spinal Meningitis, Milk Fever.
u. B.-Strains, Lameness, Rheumatism,
G. C.-Distemper, Nasal Discharges.
ID. D.-Bots or Gru5s, Worms.
T.. E.-Coughs, Heaves. Pneumonia.
+. F.-COlic or Gripcs. Beilyache.
C. G.-AIiscnrriage, Hemorrhages.
H.H.-Urinary and Kidney Diseases.
I. 1. .-Eruptive Diseases, Mango.
J. K.-Diseascs of Digestion.
Stable Case, with Specifies, Manual
Vet. Cure OH and Mediator, $500
Price, Single Bottle (over 20 doses. sc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Ciarle,,o,ss, Je5eson Co.aty, Ws5, Virginia,
VII undertake cases jointly in the Courts Of
both Of said Counties.
Nav H. lST2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

Ice Cream.

The Ice Cream Parlcrs Of the undersigned
are now open for the season. lee Cream serv-
et by the saucer or sold hy measure. and fam
lies OF parties supplied ON short notice.
May l6. lS9f HENRY DUNN.
No morphine or opium m Dr. NlIl.-' PAU
fILLS CURE All Pain. "Onc cent "a do-i.."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
To Owners of Stock.

All owners of Horses, Cows, Hogs, Goats
or other live stock within the Corporation OF
Charles Town are hereby notified 10 keep the
same from roaming at large within the cor
p0rate limits, as the law in regard thereto Will
GUSTAV BROWN,
June 20 1894 Mayor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
liehtD.-g Hot Drops
What Z, FUNNY Namel
Very True, but II Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without ReIief, There Is No Payi
Some European Cold Snaps.

In order to thaw out some Of those persons
who think they never knew anything to
equal the recent cold snap. we publish tho
following
In 1924 the Cattegat was covered with ice
seven feet thick.
In 1868 the River Thames was frozen over
tor fourteen weeks.
Ia 76i the Black sea was frozen to dis
lance Of fifty miles from shore.
In 1914 the cold was so severe in Holland
that wine was cut in blocks and sold by
weight.
la 1928 the Baltic sea was frozen over and
during three months travellers passed from
the continent of Sweden on the ice.
In 1888 the Thames and other rivers of
England and Scotland iroze over the Seine,
Rhine and Danube were closed to navigation
early in December.
In l6iS the Thames was covered with ice
over foot thick. Booths were erected for
fair, which was held on the river Coach.
IS piled to and fro on the ice as on dry land.
in 1894 the sea at Venice froze 30 that
during three weeks no boats could be used.
The Tiber froze at Rome, men crossed Il
IN the ice, a thing never known before nor
since
In 1901 the cold was so severe in Eastern
Europe that packs of starving wolves enter
ID Vienna, and oil the canals Of Venice were
frozen and the principal mouth Of the Nile
was blocked with floating ice for week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
For Sale.

Window-sashes, blinds doors, etc, Of the
old Methodist Church. Apply al this Office.
June Z. 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
s. Ii. LANDS.
April Il, 1898. One Price Store.
W.F.&T.P.LIPPITT
FERTILIZERS.

We offer TO Farmers generally our Fertilizers
for Fall Crops.
SHENANDOAH
the old formula, too well known to need de-
scrptiOu.
SPECIAL HOME MIXTURE
for Wheat No 1 article, drilling perfectly.
which the reports of the W. Va, Agricultura
Department show 70 be Of greater commercial
value than any sold at near same price aud of
same grade. Relative commercial value Of our
special mixture $3.50. Two other brands
largely sold are rated at S2l16 and so S. We
buy our ammoniates in the West, direct from
slaughter houses, our chemicals from import
ers, which enables US to sell for less-Only one
profit 20 make. We also offer
PURE GROUND RAW BONE.
PURE GROUND STEAMED BONE.
DISSOLVED ANIMAL BONE,
dry and in fine drilling condition.
KANT AND DISSOLVED SOUTH CARO-
LIMA, &c. &C.
We are prepared TO furnish any private mix
tures desired, promptly and of best materials.
Factory at Eagle Works y. & w. r K. Goods
delivered at any depot
Aug. q, 1893. W. I. st. 2. LIPPITT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
EST ". BROWN.
ATTORNEY ATLAW,

C5ule,,oun, jefferson County, Wssi Virginia,
Attends 70 cases ia the different Courts Of West
Virginia and Maryland. Attention given 10
Pensions and all classes OF Claims against the
T. S. Government.
- Special attention 90 Collections.
Jan. 10. 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
FRAZER AXLE
Sold Everywhere! Sc q q 3 a. a,r9 q
Just Received.

have Just received a nice supply of Catsup
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden
Easter Dyes,-four cOlors for 5 cents.
w. S. MERCHANT.
April ID, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

The Confederate silver half-dollar is reck.
oned AS one OF the rarest Of American coins.
OnIy four such coins were struck. The
Confederate silver half.dolar bears the date
If 1861, aud was struck at the mint OF New
Orleans by the federal troops II has the
goddess Of liberty on one side and stalk
IF cane. one of cotton. and the stars and bars
If the Confedracy 10 coat of arms on the
other side.-Erchaage. If struck at the
mint 10 New Orleans in 1861 it could not
have been done by federal troops as stated
above.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
VIM L. Wilson.

BaryrUe. Clarke Coaa'y Firgini7
and
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27

The tenement house and contents on the
farm of Mr. James Kilmer, about three
miles west of Martinsburg, were totally de-
stroyed by fire Thursday. The house was
occupied by Mr. George Albert:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
ArTORNEY ArLAH.

C,LEON MOORE,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-02-27
STRICTLY CASH BUSINESS.

Country produce taken in exchange for
goods l solicit a share Of the public patron
age Respectfully,
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-08-13
SUNDAY BICYCLE RIDING.

San francisco Argonaut.
We notice by the dispatches
that a resolution was submitted
recently to the Reformed Church
Synod of Grand Rapids, Mich,
condemning bicycle riding on
Sunday. When the fact was
brought up that many church
members were in the habit of rid
ing to church on bicycles, another
resolution was submitted, con-
demning that practice also. Both
resolutions were referred to the
Committee on Morals; but we
have not yet heard what DISPOSE
ton the Committee on Morals of
the Reformed Church Synod of
Grand Rapids, Michigan, has
made Of the resolution. Another
religious blast against the bicycle
comes from New York. DR.. Ros-
sitter, a Protestant parson of some
repute, preached there the other
night, and in the course of his
sermon said: ~ hear that the
boulevard is black with bicycles
on the morning of the Sabbath
and during the day. Do you
think that the bicyclist who goes
out into the country to enjoy the
scenery and the pleasure of a BIZ
cycle keeps the Sabbath as God
intended he 6hould? Is he keep
ing the day holy? Is it not as
harmful to ride a bicycle on Sun
day as it is to play baseball?"
1t is difficult to understand by
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-08-13
WRECK ON THE A. &P.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Aug. g.
The No, 2 A. & p. passenger train
from the west was wrecked on the
Continental divide about 100 miles
west of here, late yesterday after
noon. The train ran into a wash
out and two combination baggage
and express coaches, a day coach
and a tourist sleeper, few the
track and turned over.
Rev. i. @. Wheeler, a Baptist
evangelist, who was in California
with the car Emanuel" was on
the platform of the tourist car
when the washout was struck. He
was thrown off and the car fell on
top of him, crushing out his life.
He and his wife were on their
way to visit relatives in Winona,
MINI.
The following are the injured
ones:
L. NJ. Alexander, Fresno, Cali
f@ornia, cut on the left cheek and
hand.
r. 7. Donaldson, Enterprise,
Mo-, back sprained.
@. WATSON, Fort Wingate, scalp
wound, left ankle sprained, back
wrenched.
G. A. Whitaker, Barstow, Cal.
scalp wound.
Mrs. L. G. Lolhurst, Cleveland
Ohio, bruised about the arms and
shoulders.
L. III. Palmer, Topeka, Kansas
scalp wound about two inchel
long.
Carl TANG, Scales Mound. Ill.
legs cut.
Mrs. Bertha Cooper, of New
York City, back and shoulders
bruised.
The body Of Mr.. Wheeler ant
the wounded were at'once brough
here, arriving at 10:40 today.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-08-13
OUR RATES OF TAXATION.

Standard gauge railroads, east
and north of Albuquerque, sub
ject to taxation in March, 1886
Main lines, per mile, $1,000;
branch lines, per mile, $4,000; side
tracks and switches, per mile 81
500.
Standard geuge railroads, south
and west of Albuquerque-Main
lines, $500 per mile; branch
lines, sidetracks and switches, 49,
500 per mile.
Narrow gauge railroads MAR
lines and branches, $4,000 per
mile; side tracks and switches, ST.
500 per mile.
Telephone companies Fifty
phones or less in any city or town,
$50 each; additional phones, $50
each; first wire, per mile, SIS; adj
ditional wires, per mile, So.
Telegraph companies - First
wire, per mile, $50; additional
wires, per mile, So.
American horses, per head, $40.
Mexican horses, broke, per head.
49, wild horses, per head, Sc.
American yearling horses, pei
head, 50; Mexican yearling horses
per head, 81; American mules, pei
head, $40; Mexican mules, pei
head, So; Burros, per head, 81
high grade sheep, per head 75c
common sheep, per head, so; An.
CORA goats, per head, 81; common
goats, per head, Doc; cattle, same
as previous year.
Lands were ordered assessed a
actual cash values.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-08-13

what curious process Of reasoning
these parsons should have evolved
the idea that bicycle riding on
Sunday is wicked. Bicycles are
propelled by the movements Of
Aexor, extensor, gluteus and lum-
bar muscles principally, most
of which muscles are also used in
walking. If it is wrong to ride a
bicycle on Sunday, is it wrong to
walk out on Sunday If so, why
is il wrong2 Ia it the exercise of
the muscles which is wicked, or
the mental qualification resulting
from walking under pleasant cir
cumstances2 Is it praiseworthy
to walk TO church on Sunday, and
is it wicked to walk out for the
air2 is it praisworthy to walk to
church where a man Is telling US
about Gods handlwOrk, aud IS 1t
wicked to walk out in this pleas
ant world under the beautiful sky
which God himself made2 If it
is wicked to walk on Sunday, all
other muscular exercise must also
be wicked. Inasmuch, therefore,
as nothing can be done on Sunday
which is not wicked, including
walking, talking, thinking and
sleeping, it would seem to us that
the only safe thing to do would be
for all good Christians to take a
dose Of some opiate and remain
wrapped in a sound, s%terterous,
dreamless slumber from midnight
of Saturday to midnight of Sun
dav.
Southwest-sentinel. [volume] (Silver City, N.M.) 1883-189?, 1895-08-13
U. s. DISTRICT COURT In SILVER
rrTV
Special 70 he SOUTHWEST sHSrfNEfs

]
Special 10 the SOUTHWEST SENTINEL.
SANTA FE, N. NJ. Aug. 10, 1896.
The Supreme court this morning
changed the place Of meeting Of
the u. s. District court of the Bird
Judicial district from Las Cruces
to Silver City. The fall term will
commence September End and will
continue probably four weeks.
This will be quite a lift to Silver
City financially, as the y. S. Off
cials distribute from $4,000 TO
SIG, 900 a year for court expenses.
l understand the judges were all
in favor of the removal. X.
While the residents Of Grant
County in general and Of Silver
City in particular will rejoice at
the above good news, still they
will not be surprised. Silver City
presents numerous points over the
other towns in this judicial dis
trict which argue strongly in sup
port Of this action Of the Judges
of the supreme court, and Silver
City proudly bears the favor cast
upon her. We not only have the
prettiest aud most substantially
built little city in the district, but
in tho Territory. Our hotel ac-
commodations are superior and
our climate beyond comparison.
In our rejoicing we must not be
unmindful of our especial graft
tude to Judge Bantz for this piece
of good fortune. He has always
been a staunch friend to Silver
City and it is through such repre-
sentatives as he that a community
of merit is brought to the front.
In referring to Judge Bantz and
his efforts in behalf of Silver City
it is but truth to state that, while
the youngest, he is at the same
time one of the ablest judges on
the supreme bench of the Terri
tory. He is proving a power not
only through the enforcement of
all laws but especially in melting
out justice to criminals. The
wisdom of his appointment is be-
ing confirmed with his every Off
cial act.