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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20
secure a Position.

Wanted, for office work, on salary, In al
most every county in the South and 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. 10 begin, from $4,000 to 10000 per
month. chances for rapid promomotion
good Must deposit in bank cash about
$4,000. No loan asked no investment re-
Quired To is a sal0ried aud permanent pO-
stion strictly office work. Address 7. 0.
Box 1873, Nashville. Tenn. Mention this
paper
On Thursday evening at o'clock p. m,
a very pretty wedding was solemnized at the
residence of Mrs Margaret Foulk, on Queen
street. in the presence ola large number Of
relatives and friends, the contracting parties
being Mr.. d. ;. Noble and Miss Mary
Foulk. both of this city. The ceremony
was performed by Rev F. NJ Woods, of the
Presbyterian Church reception was ten
dered the bride and groom after the cere-
mony -NutiRs5wg Independent
As tribute to the memory of Stonewal
Jackson and Col. j. r. l. Preston, who for
many years taught the colored Sunday
school ia the Presbyterian Church at Lex
ingtou, Va, Rev Mr Downing, pastor Of
the new colored Presbyterian Church now
under construction at Roanoke, Va, who
ua. a pupil under Jackson and Preston,
proposes Co place in his church handsome
mem0ria, window
party was given Thursday night at the
residence OF Mr., William Burnup, at Key
ser. which Wa attended by large number
of young ladie, aad gentlemen During the
evening Miss Jennie Trout, daughter of Mr..
J. r. Trout, accidentally FELL Her head
struck the sharp corner of a lounge At ,
o'clock Friday morning she died from the
effect, of her injury. Her skull had been
fractured
The wreck of the Spanish warship Reina
Regents has been found near the Straits of
Gibraltar. The entire crew of 42O men per
ished.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20
Notice.

The annual meeting Of Stockholders Of t.s
Bank Of Charles Town will be held on MON'
DAY, APRIL lST. 1895, at IL o'clock a. N.
GEO. A. PORTERFIELD,
March l3, '95-td. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

The detectives inWashingtou on Saturday
arrested Alexander p Hill, of Tucker coun-
ty, W. Va, and John H. Hickman, of
Pennsylvania, and Ira A. Greathouse, cOun
ty commissioner of Braxton county, w. Va,
conducting business at Hyar, in that county,
and John Wheeler, an athlete, of that vii
lsge. The arrest was nominally on the
charge of carrying concealed weapons, but
it WAS well understood by the police that
some developments would be made relative
to green goods Mr. Greenhouse said that
green goods" circulars had been received
at Hyar Offering $1,000 for $500 He had
understood that the dealers in the green
goods" always exhibited At first to the pur-
chasing greenhorn, genuine money, and by
a trick substitut. blank paper for the money
as soon as they had received the price. He
determined to beat them at their own game
and secure the genuine money, 81 900 for
$500. Greathouse and Wheeler were re-
leased on $3.50 collateral and Hill and HEX
man we're photographed as Crooks and
sent to Jail.
J. 0. Wheeler and Ira Greathouse, who
said they went to Washington from West
Virginia to negotiate with two green goods
men, A. 2. Hill and J. X. Hickman, on
Tuesday were sentenced to six months i'm
prsonment for carrying concealed weapons
Hickman also received six months for the
same oaense, but Hill was acquitted. Judge
Miller severely rebuked the jury for its YER
dict and ordered Hill and Hickman to be
committed for trial on the charge of con-
spiracv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

Mr.. Wm. Sheets an employee in the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company's shops at
Martinsburg, on Tuesday was accidentally
killed. He was repairing under car which
had been elevated for the purpose, when the
jack gave way His head and hands were
caught beneath the falling mass and crushed.
He was aged about As years and had been in
the employ of the company IS years His
widow and ten children survive him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20
Farming Does Pay.

EAsTON, MD, March l3-William r.
Martin hiss bought from Dr. George F.
NickersOn the Powell farm, in Miles River
Neck, q small hut very valuable place Mr..
Martin is becoming one of the largest land
owners in Talbot county aud the posse-.or
of number of the beet farms in the county
He believes farming pays even now, and as
he has accurate bookkeeping done with each
of his farms he ought to know. One Of hi.
specialties is fowls Of the finest breeds, and
his stock WAS well represented at the recent
poultry show in Baltimore. His friend.
Joke him by saying that he is ambition, of
owning as many Talbot farms A. Gen. Will
liam McKenny owns in Qsecn Anne's coun-
ty, and he has about sixty, from which he
harvests at the minimum l25, 900 bushels of
grain annually, which ia more than the whole
grain crop Of several Maryland countless
Baltimore Sun disDdtch
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20
is to Quality.

1t pays to keep the best. It pays to buy
the best. No merchant can achieve perma-
neht success who deals in inferior goods -
Our study of this business convinces us that
in order TO secure and hold the patronage of
intelligent people you must offer them the
very highest standard of quality This is
what we do, and the best can always be Sc
cured at our store
WV. KAHN, Leading CIOthier, Sadler Big
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20
ST. Andreic's Parish.

LENT, 1895.
w. L. GRAyATT, w. p. CHRISTIAN,
Rector. Assistant.
ZION CHURCH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20
As "a natter Of Fact.

Lightning Hot Drop, is certainly grand
thing to have in the house. 1t is pleasant
remedy to use, and is wonderfully effective
In all the miner Ills of man aud beast. 1t
ia always ready for external and internal
use and when sweetend the little folks like
it. And it affords such quick and com
plete release from the pain and misery OF
wound, and acute disorders and all sorts OF
aohes and pains that after we have once got
scqusinted with its work we buy it again
aud again.
There is nothing 'just like it" or Gust as
good" made. Lightning Hot Drops stands
alone and unapproachable as an internal
remedy and pain destroyer SO don't be
cosxed into buying something else when
you have asked for Lightning Hot Drops,
ysull roget it if you do. The SOC. size holds
q times a. much as 25c size, and both sizes
are worth a great deal more than the price
asked
Lightning Hot Drops cures La Grippe
and breaks up bad cold.
Mr. Ira E. Brown, of Enon, KY writes
LAST February my father wss kicked in the
temple by mule, and we all thought him
dead sent for doctor, and when he ar
rived MAS applying Lightning Hot Drops
to my fathers wounded temple and head
The DOCTOR after an examination said he
could do nothing for my father, but advised
me to continue bathing him freely with
Lightning Hot Drops. We did so; my
father soon regained his senses, and is now
entirely we'll We only applied three 25c
bottles. l consider Lightning Hot Drops a
most powerful and efficient preparation. -
Exchange.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

Crowds of people have been at our dry goods
store to get bargains, as everything in that line
has to be sold.
Largest line of children's suits can be seen
now at Hirschman's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

The Republicans of Kanawha just now
are in a snsrl. It is very unhappy aud
discordant family. A recent Democratic
triumph 30 soon following big Republican
majority has set the Reps by the ears, and
they are fighting like cats and dogs Refer
ring TO it the Marietta Times says: The mu-
nicipal election at Charleston resulted in
the selection Of "a Democratic mayor aud
treasurer a Republican recorder and ser
geant, and one councilman for each party
The city has heretofore been Republican
and that party to make assurance doubly
sure, annexed Elk City. a Republican sub
urb, but even that did no, save them from a
partial defeat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

The SbsphsristoWn Game Association re-
csiyed its hrst consignment sf quail last
week from DAkota. There were four dozen in
the lot. Several died en- route and couple
more turned up their toes soon after they got
here The birds will be distributed among
ihe farmers of the ueighborhood, who will
protsc, them until they have increased auf-
fcieuty to furnish plenty Of sport This
Association will srder another lot Of par
fridge. aud supply any one who wishes them
a. So cents pair. Apply to DR.. c. I. SLOT
lG.-Siepb,rdsora Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

Several farmer, living iu the vicinity of
Lowdell, Wood county. have been aeeced
cut Of 5000 by New York green goods sharks.
The farmers made up a parse of 5000 aud
sent one Of their number ON % New York
after the 81 500 which had been promised
them. He got 4 box containing the mon
ey' and promised not TO open it until he
got home. When il was opened it was found
to contain worthless pieces Of paper, etc
Farmers Airoc1te. Il is well they were
"aeeced out of 5000. II they had gotten
what they bargained for they would have
cheated some person or persons OUT Of ST.
500. Farmers Of tina, kind Of thriii are not
much bothered about monometalism or BIZ
metslism, or the price Of wheat, either
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20
EIkins for President


The New York World says: "a West
Virginia friend of Senator elect Elkins gave
form and substance in yesterdays World to
the rumors that the Hon. Steve would be
candidate for the Republican nomination for
President. His extensive business connee-
tons make him strong in the East, said
Mr. Goshorn, and his silver ideas will at
tract the West He said furthermore that
while Mr. Elkins has not publicly announc-
ed his candidacy, he has already received
pledges of support from many of the leaders
of the party, including Quay and Cameron
The West Virginia leader represents quite
perfectly the principles, the habits and the
tendencies of the controlling spirits of his
party's organization. He could easily stand
for sound money and business interests at
the East and for free silver and easy debt
paving at the South and West"
-
A largely attended meeting OF the Con-
federate Memorial Literary Society was held
in Richmond Monday morning Much eager
and Interested discussion was INDUCED in
on the subject of the national Confederate
museum proposed to be erected BY Mr.. Chas.
Broadway Rouss, of New York Letters
from three of the Confederate generals APP
pointed by Mr. ROuss to select the site for
the proposed museum were read. From
these and various extracts from the pieces
read by the corresponding secretary it was
made evident that the approaching reunion
of Confederate Veterans, to be held in Hous-
ton, Texas. in May, this enterprise will
probably crystalize into some definite organ
ization. On motion it was determined to
send a representative of the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society to Houston to
present the claims of Richmond and more
especially the Memorial Literary Society, as
the proper nucleus for the grand scheme in
contemplation Judge George L. Christian
and Col John B. Cary were appointed to
represent the ladies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

Ills reported that Ii Hung Chang has
been instructed, in making terms Of peace
with Japan, to consent to an indemnity, and
if necessary even to the cession of the terri
tory now occupied by the japanese and
the Island of Formosa The war indemnity
will be guaranteed by the custom receipts,
aud will be paid in quntennial installments.
Japan's demand for the surrender of the
war ships of Chiua's southern fleet will also
be complied with The Empress and the
Empress Dowager warned Viceroy Ii that
he need not return unless successful.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

Water and rail routes to Ocean City and all
points on the chesapeake Bay
and Tributaries
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

The wreck o. the Spanish war>hip Reina
Regents has been found near the Straits of
Gibraltar The entire crew of 420 men per
ished.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-03-20

The Bishop will visit the Chapel on Easter
Sunday to administer the Apostolic Rite Of
Confirmation at p. m.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
Twenty First Kentuot-v DarI,v

LOUISVILLE, May 8.-Fair ladies
waved their handkerchiefs and sturdy
men joined in the lusty cheer that
greeted the son of a great sire, when
Halma passed under the wire a winner
of the Dist Kentucky derby. The Ken.
lucky derby is an event to which all
Kentuckians look forward to with a Just
pride and the new Louisville Jockey club
established a new era in the history of
racing in Kentucky, the home Of the
thoroughbred. It was a grand victory,
too, for Bryan McClellan's entry. That
Kentuckians have not lost their enthus.
iasm for the horse was evidenced by the
$4,000 people who thronged the superb
stand, betting ring and every other
available place to see the event
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
Female Dentlst Under Arrcst.

Fort SCOTT, Kan, May Mrs. DR..
Alberta Oberlin, the travelling dentist
who IS wanted at Hiattsville on a crimi-
nal charge for having administered a
poisonous compound to several patients
whose teeth she extracted, was arrested
at Girard. The woman claims that the
drug which she put upon the gums Of
her patients was entirely harmless and
that she secured it from St. Louis
wholesale house. Several of her patients
at Hiattsville are still in a critical con.
dition. Several other surrounding
towns which the woman visited report
that she left victims behind her.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
CLOSING PRICES
Chicago Live Stock.

CHICAGO, Nay 7-CATTIlE-Prices were
stronger and in numerous instances q little
higher and the general market was about l5c
higher than at the close Of last week. Com
mon to strictly choice native steers weighing
e55 to L253 lbs. found buyers at S45le600.
There were vary few choice beeves here, and
the larger part of the trading was done at
S400g5-75, with good many sales below 500.
Butchers and Gamers cattle were again in ex-
celient demand at strong prices, COWS selling
largely at $z-3E0L25; bulls sold at - 256A5d
Coed lots Of Texas cattle wsre iJc 70 l5c higher
than yesterday.
HOGS-About I8e lower today Ia spite Of the
fEet that the arrivals Tor Monday and Tuesday
aggregated but z5.0gl head. OF zi90 less than
came during the same days last week At tbs
secline trade was fairly active. The larger
part of the kSgs were disposed Of az S4519465,
ths average quality showing up very well
SHEEP good demand enabled sellers to
obtain an advance of aD0ut 10 cents On desire
BE offerings Natives sold at 81 1894 S.; Tex.
ans at sl-599s.s5; westerns, s5.s9g4S5s and
lambs at s5.3sc561
Receipts-CaEties 800 calves, $50; hogs. ~
ODD. sheen 651
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
New EYidence For Dnrrant.

SAN Francisco, May 9.-Theodore
Durrant's attorneys have discovered
evidence which they believe will enable
them to establish an abb for their
client, SO far as the Williams murder
case is concerned. A Market street hair
dresser states that Marian Williams was
regular patron. She says Miss Will.
Jams entered her shop at 8 o'clock Oh
the night Of her disappearance. She
had her hair dressed, leaving the shop at
8:25. 1t is estimated that by taking the
car Immediately she could not have
reached Emanuel church by $3.50. Dur
rants counsel argue that Durrant could
not thereafter have escorted her into
the church, outraged and murdered her
and then walked to DR.. Vogel's, where
he arrived at g:15.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
CIoudburst In Kansas.

HERINGT0N, May Lexington was
visited by cloudbuTst last night. The
town and surrounding country was
flooded. Lime creek, which has been
dry for a year, was converted into a
raging torrent. and houses, horses, cat
tie and hogs were swept down stream.
John Williams house was carried away
and the family narrowly escaped drown
ing. The house of Samuel McManus
was also carried away and wrecked by
striking a bridge. Mc5Ianus escaped,
but Mrs. McManus was drowned. Her
body was found lodged in a tree in the
park south Of town this morning.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
China Has Ratified.

WASHINGTON. May S.-An official
cable to a different quarter gives decisive
information that the emperor Of China
has ratified the treaty. The informa-
ton is so positive as to be beyond ques-
ton. It clears up many contradictory
statements from unofficial sources as to
whether the emperor had or had not
ratified. 4 press dispatch from Yoke
hama today says that China's ratifoa-
ton is still in doubt All this doubt is
put at rest. however, by the authorita-
tive information reaching Washington.
The ratification Of the Chinese emperor
brings China and Japan to final ac-
cord, so that it remains only for Japan
to settle with Russia and other protest
ing powers. 1t also make certain that
the armistice. which runs until Wednes-
day-the same day as the ratification
will not be followed by a japanese ad-
vance on Picking
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
Slogan Is 16 to 1.

KANSAS CITY, May AT ameeting
held at the Coates house the first steps
were taken for organizing a free silver
league in this city. The organization is
to be educational in its nature, and to
have for its exclusive object the restora.
ton Of silver to its old place on a basis
of 16 to I. 1t will be strictly nOnparti.
san. At a meeting there were profes.
sional men, capitalists, wholesalers,
manufacturers and retailers; men wide,
ly differing politically on other cues.
tons. A committee to prepare a plan
of organization was appointed.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
FIGHTING aEeuN IN NICARAGUA
British Have Left, But Outbreaks Against
Zelsya Have Oeaurred.


IEGUcIGAIPA. May sighting has
begun In Granada, Nicaragua. Disor.
der is reported from Leon also. Word
comes from there that the followers Of
Ortiz, Cereula and Macherro have unit.
ed to make var On Zelaya. The Hon.
duran troops concentrated at Cane
Graeias VIII remain there, as it is feared
that tie threatened outbreak On the
Mosquito reservation may extend here.
The troops at Amalpa viii be distributed
along the coast. General BoRilla viii
take 5000 troops and 90 to President
Zelaya's aid if requested. The acua-
ton Of Corinto and tie sailing Of the
British ships is announced.
DR.. Guzman, Nicaraguan minister.
has not been advised of the re.
ported revolution in Nicaragua
He has expected the sailing Of the Brit.
ISL feet would have a quieting effect on
public sentiment. This expectation was
strengthened when word came that Vice
Admiral Stephenson fired a salute to
the Nicaraguan flag when it was again
hoisted over COrintO. This courtesy
was regarded as doing much to heal the
wounds by the incident. DIR. Guzman's
last official note said simply: "Ships
sailed.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
Irrigating Beats Rain Making.

Topeka, May 4-The state irrigation
board met here. ConGerring with them
are representatives Of various windmill
and pump firms bidding for the con.
tracts for putting in the four pumping
stations. N. B. Tomblin, one Of the
board, said: Il have a private irrigat-
ing plant for myself and am elated.
am irrigating 20 acres af high ground.
With fair prices the plant viii pay for
itself the first year All the farmers
out in my country are preparing 10 lul
IN irrigating outfits. 1t beats rain ma
ing all to pieces"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10

CHICAGO, Nay AFTER a sharp break today
wheat went up with bounce, encouraged by
a big worlds visible decrease. and July closed
ic higher. July corn gained 155sc; July oats 80
and provisions closed unchanged
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-May, 6l9s96i15c bid; June, 62546
6s5zci July, SIS e6S11z ei September, 653sc
CORN-Aay, 55sc July sos asked ;Ssptem.
Der, sos g5lc.
OAlS-May. 2Sc bid; June, 2S5s, bid; July,
89sc; September. 285sc bid
PORK-May, sllS3; July, SlL05; September,
sl2l5.
LARD-Msy, sS.52; July, $685.; September,
$6.8J asked
RIBs-Aay, 1897; July, ss9; September,
e5&G622
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
IoWAIs DEAD ARE LAID TO REST.
Victims Of the Great Cyclone Are Buried
Dnrinr q TlerrihIe stnrrn-

Victims Of the Great Cyclone Are Buried
During a Terrible storm.
ALTON, La, May THE funeral of
the victims of Friday cyclone was held
here Sunday III the midst Of a terrific
storm. The valley of death from Ireton
TO Sioux Center, which nearly parallels
the railroad track, was crowded all day
with vehicles Of every description. From
ali sides there was nothing but debris.
Dead horses, cattle, sheep, chickens,
articles Of wearing apparel, portions of
houses and barns, pieces of wagons and
farming implements and everything
movable were scattered along the
route.
All the dead were buried in Sioux
county Sunday excepting the Marsden
brothers and sisters, whose remains
were sent TO their old home in Wis
consin.
Around Sioux Center 20 formers ara
homeless and ruined. and appeals have
been sent ont to many adjoining cities
by the authorities. The railroad reach
ing this part Of the country have agreed
to carry all Donations fTee Of charge.
scyeatese sf the Crew Drowned.
PoRT JoESsEND, Wash, May A.
News was reeexed from Kodiak Island,
Alaska. Oh tila steamer Ak that the
steamer Georg~ White Of Seattle was
wrecked IN a g'.is on April Il Seven
tes1 Of the crew were either drowned OF
fIazsn 70 death. Eight reached shega
and still survive. The schooner Kodiak
was also wrecked IN tie same gale near
the sans place, put no lives were lest.
Tbs SC sr ttsoFse shite cleared
rom fssis port on July = 1893, for
yeas grulss il, the n9etli Poetic ocean.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
- : Counts Trensurer short-

KANSAS CITY, May "A special to
The Journal from st. Joseph, Mo says:
There is an alleged shortage of about
$4,000 in the Office of the county treas.
urer in Doniphan county, Kansas, but so
far no arrests have been made. When
the present treasurer took charge last
October he discovered something wrong.
His predecessor, Michael Rauer, was
told the shortage existed and was urged
to settle. RaUer has been i'll ever since.
The county commissioners have ordered
him to make coed the missing sum.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
Indu.tLIaI go 80 warlLl-e.

Topeka, Kan, Nay g.-The Rev J.
I. B0tkin, commander Of the Industrial
Legion, the new Pcpulist organization,
denies that it is secret In its work or
warlike in its purpose. ''It simply is
the political club Of the Peoples party,
as the league IS Of the Republican party.
The legion is no more a military organ
ization than the Republican league. 1t
bears no arms more dangerous than
pitchfOrks, hoes, rakes, jack planes,
shoyels. etc. It's intentions are OF the
peaceable character. It viii burn no
houses, destroy no property, assassinate
nc human being.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-05-10
kansas Won bv a smalI ,Tarpin.

LAWRENCE, Kan, May 1.-The first
annual joint debate between Kansas
and Nebraska universities took place
here. The question debated was: RE
solved that less weight should be given
precedents in judicial decisions" Ne
braska had the affirmative and her
speakers We're Z. B. Sherman, a. J.
Weaver and E. McEeal Kansas, on
the negative, was represented by J. T..
Madden, J. E. Little and +. NJ. Brady.
The debate was won by Kansas by a
very small margin.