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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25
.NesC Advertisements.
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

The patriotism Of the old Coufeds cannot
be discounted, but If they are to march much
70 the music of the Union their disabilities
ought 20 be removed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

Secrets are blooming on evergreen trees
this morning
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

Capt. Basset,, the venerable assistant
doOrkeeper Of the L. ;. Senate. died last
Wednesday afternoon. He bad been in the
service of the Senate sixty five years con-
tiuuously, having been appointed a page
by Daniel Webster in 1880
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

It is said that Chill is the only one Of the
South American States that doesn't applaud
Mr.. Cleveland. Il is not surprising tina,
Chilli gave him the cold shoulder
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25
Commissioners Notice.

In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West
Virginia. November Term, 1895. =,
w C. CARRELI, suing for himself ana all
other lien creditors of Annie A. Beckham'
Plaintiffs.
ANNIE A. BECKHAM, II. c. Beckham, 5. 5.
Dalgarn, l.. L. Sadler, survivor OF J. y. BAD
lea and L. L. Sader, partners trading under
the name and firm of Sadler & BRO Mrs MT;
Berthauer Gutman, Lewis X. Gutman ana
Frederick Nassuer. trading under the n .r
and name of Joel Gutman & Co; 5. w. Wy
song, Joseph Trapnell, Admr. t. a. OF \. .,
While, and Joseph Trapnell, Trustee; BANK Oh
Charles Town corporation J w Co'emah'
e. Lee Wager Frank Ronemus, and -
Ronemus. partners trading as Ronemus
Bros: w. H. Brown and James Nelson, Dits.
IN CHANCERY.
Extract from decree of November p, 1895.
It is adiudged. ordered and decreed that this
cause be referred to Cleon Moore, Commis-
sioner of this Court. with instructions TO as
certain the liens, their amounts and priorities
on the real estate of the SAID Annie A: Beck
ham. to ascertain the real estate of which she
is seized: its value and annual rental value, TO
convene the lien creditors and report upon any
other matters deemed pertinent by the parties
Copy-Teste:
JNO. NJ. DANIEL, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

The Shepherdstown Register had friend
who crossed his hens with owls, so that the
product thereof would lay eggs at night. The
Shepherd-town Independent found a friend
that crossed his bees with lightning bugs.
so that be could get a species Of busy bee
that could work after "dewy eve" sets 10.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25
Stephenson Seminary.

The spacious schoOl-rooms OF
Stephenson Seminary were we'll
filed Friday evening with the pa
irons and friends of that popular in
stitution, the occasion being q very
ENJOYABLE recital. The programme
was devoted principally TO exercises
by the music pupils of Mrs. Ham
aker, who acquitted themselves with
much credit. Interspersed with the
music were several recitations by
pupils of Miss Anspaugh in elocu-
ton, giving variety to the entertain
ment and proving very attractive.
The following is the programme of
the evening:
Opening Chorus-"Reapers." Solos
Misses EVELYN Mcrrimnu and Margaret AnDan.
Inst. Sextette-2 Pianos" Twilight -
Misses Kate Campbell, Ruth Brrret Rebecc
Trapnrll. Mamie Young, Euuiee Taylor aud
Ella IIoof.
Recitation" The First Party Miss Mai
Trussel
Inst. Trio-"Norma"-M Amelia Diehl,
Marie Mel and Agnes WysOnS.
NtNh CNlo Inv pAAr -'A-'N 49,
Recitaiion-"Orphnn Annie"-Miss Marie
Nell
Inst. Sextette-1 Pianos Waltz-Misses
Peachv Washington, Rcbecca Young, Sally r.
Carter, Euphemia Davenport Katie Wyatt
and Annie HoOd.
Piano Solo-Op. 30, a Andadte, b Allegret-
tO-Nss Laura Penelope Campbell.
Recitatiou-"A Chinese Dinner Miss
George Lindsay.
Inst Quartrltc . Pianos" Holiday March"
Misses Ruth Shirley, Kate Campbell, \
Peasants Hopki $ and Laura Campbell
Chorus" Night'-Class.
Recitation Too Late for the Train. Miss
Katie Rowe.
Pima Solo-"Sprins Song'-Mss Marga-
rcita Darlington Price.
lust Quartcite-2 PianoS-March Hun
croise"-Nisses T. Evelyn Merrmon. Marge
Price, Laura Campbell aud A. Peasants
Hopkins.
Violin Solo" Angels Serenade Miss
Margaret Amman.
Pia.o Solo-"Coucert Polka"-Mss Thelma
Evelyn MrrrmOn.
Recitaiion-"Aunt Sophrorea atthe Opera
Miss Ruth Shirley.
Inst. Duo" II / Were Bird Misses
Evelyn Merrimon and Laura Campbell.
ChOous-"l indian Drum'-Class.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

Blood letting goes along With the Monroe
dOct0rine
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

State of West Virginia
County of Jefferson, S.:
1, Samuel Howell, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief SAM'L. HOWELL,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
10Th day of December 1895.
JNO. PORTERFIELD,
Notary Public.
COrreCt-attcst
II. o. TALBOT.
J. CARL. HURST, Directors
G. F. Mason.
Dec. % lS95-lt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that l will execute
the foregoing decree at my Office in Charles
Town, West Virginia, on the 2ord day OF jan
Given under my hand this 25rd day of
December, 1895. -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

The Ways and Means committee expects
70 report bill tomorrow Whether it will
be such measure as the exigencies of the
times demand and will be approved by Con-
gress, the President and the People remains
% be seen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

The number Harper's Bszar issued on De-
cember 2S,h will be distinguished by very
elegant wraps, furtrimmed, and designed
for reception and theater toilettes. Several
beautiful calling costumes will be given in
this number, which, as whole, Will be very
rich ia striking and appropriate winter
fashions An article by Mrs. Sears on
"Chsperons and Chaperoned" will be of
timely interest
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25
AT HAGLEY'S.

Buy YOUR Christmas Goods IS to so per cent off regular price
81 cbld's oyercoats worth $3.50 for $500
90 bovs' 500 +" 800
70 mems 1900 800
69 mems suits worth $1,000 to $500 now $500 to $780,
70 mems very fine black vests worth $500 now SlO.
377 mems trousers from 81 90 to $500 now 65c $500
50 pair boys long trousers 6Oc. to $3.50
1873 pair boys knee pants &c. to s5c
SO pair mems boots from 75c up as pair boys boots SOC
81 trunks from 90 to 90. A satchels from 4Oc up
40 umbrellas $50 up
Mems gloves by the 100 at half price
81 pair mems calf boots at wonderful bargain
Home made do. $500.
HAGLEY,
THE OUTFITTER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

Il is reported that unless the Spaniards
soon decisiyely defeat the Cubaus Spain
will not have the money longer To- prosecute
the war therefore, lis said, Campos viii
make q mighty effort.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

Senator Hill on Wednesday last introduce
ed a bill for the repeal of the law imposing
disabilities on those who served on the Con-
federate side during he late war. Mr.. Plat
of Connecticut objected
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

The President with his own hand, wrote
bis late great message on the Monroe doc
trine between midnight Sunday and Mon
day mori ing, snd i, was In priu. by eleven
O'Clock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

The trial Of the United States battle ship
Texas proves her 20 be the swiftest Of her
class in he world son Of Mr.. VIM. II.
Moore OF this town il one of the marines
on board the Texas.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

The Old Family's" greeting 90 the read
era Of THE FREE PRES We wish the best
things for al during the coming year. May
War clouds tha, are por,entous be dissipated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

The papers are now remarkiug upon the
stiffness Of the spinal column of Grover
Il wss chung that ever doubted be bad
a backbone Of the first quality.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-12-25

The Shepherdstown Register had friend
who crossed his hens with owls, so that the
product thereof would lay eggs at night. The
Shepherd-town Independent found friend
that crossed his bees with lightning bugs,
so that be could get a species Of busy bee
that could work after "dewy eve sets 10.
~
Capt. Bassett, the venerable assistant
doOrkeeper Of the L. :. Senate. died last
Wednesday afternoon He had been in the
service of the Senate sixty five years con-
tiuuously, having been appointed a page
by Daniel Webster in 1880.
The Ways and Means committee expects
TO report bill tomorrow Whether it will
be such a measure as the exigeneies of the
times demand and will be approved by Con-
gress, the Presiden, and the People remains
20 be seen.
Il is reported that unless the Spaniards
soon decisiyely defeat the Cubaus Spain
will not have the money longer TO prosecute
the war therefore, Ills said, Campos viii
make mighty effort.
Senator Hill on Wednesday last introduce
ed a bill for the repeal OF the law imposing
disabilities on those who served on the Con-
federate side during he late war. Mr.. Plat
Of Connecticut objected.
The trial of the United states battle ship
Texas proves her 20 be the swiftest Of her
class in The world. 4 son Of Mr.. VIM. h.
Moore OF this town il one of the marines
on board the Texas
The President, with his own hand, wrote
bis late great message on the Monroe doc
,rine between midnight Sunday and Mon
DAY mori ing. snd i, was in priu. by eleven
O'Clock
The Old Family's" greeting 90 the read
era Of THE FREE Press We wish the best
things for all during the coming year. May
War clouds that are porientous be dissipated.
The papers are now remarking upon the
stiffness Of the spinal column of Grover
Il wss chung tina, ever doubted he bad
backbone Of the frs, quality.
It is said that Chill is the only one OF the
south American States that doesn't applaud
Mr.. Cleveland. It is not surprising that
Chilli gave him the cold shoulder
The patriotism Of the old Confeds cannot
be discounted but If they are to march much
10 the music of the Union their disabilities
ought 10 be removed.
The Virginia house Of delegates prompt
ly passed a resolution endorsing President
Cleveland message on the Monroe doctrine.
The Quaker City genius for yehicular
contriyances may have a rest now that the
street railway service is unobstTucied.
Pbilsdelphians have been pedestrians Of
late days. They would rather walk than
ride in cars pelted with stones.
Seemingly, the man that disapproyes the
patriotic sentiments of Grover Cleveland
hocks by himself
Secrets are blooming on evergreen trees
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-23
THE SCHOOL DIRECTORS.

Public Sentiment Seems to Have Conferred
on II. ID, Folsom and j. w. Welch.
The discussion of candidates for
mem bers of the board of education
which has been indulged,in during
the past few days, has formed an ex-
preston of public sentiment which
has crystalized on II. d. Folsom and j..
w. Welch as the most favored caudi-
dates. and friends of the public school
system who have taken an interest
in the matter, have succeeded in OBJ
tanning The consent of these two gen.
tlemen TO be considered candidates.
that The ARGUS makes this an
nouncement, as both represent in a
large degree the truest and best
qualifications for mem bership of the
school board. Both have had the eX-
perience that identification with the
public school system alone can give.
Both are fully acquainted with the
exact condition of school funds. Both
are good business men, and as men
of experience and business men, they
seem to be the very candidates we
want this year above all others.
The Right Men Exactly.
The terms expiring are those OF
Messrs. +. f. Robbins and H. ID. Fol-
som. and the somewhat premature
announcement of bination
which excluded Mr.. Folsom, not
withstanding that he had not per
sonally sought a denomination, has
led to the discussion Of available
candidates. the outcome of which is
the formation of the ticket which is
in this connection announced.
Messrs. Folsom and Welch it is
believed will be generally accepted
as the right men exactly for men,
bers of the board of education. not
only in their respective individual
capacities, but particularly as their
candidacy comes with the force OF
public opinion in which so many peo-
Pile have been instrumental in form
| inp
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-23
The Second Night.

The second night of the Indus
trial Fair drew a good attendance
and furnished an abundance of en-
tertainment. The program was
lengthy and varied, such as to
please all. and admirably presented
under the direction of +. +. Ziegler,
who has secured the cooperation of
the best talent to assist him during
every evening of the fair. In last
nights entertainment Rollo Peal
played a violin overture, the Svea
Male Quartz. sang nicely two selec-
tions. the Orpheus, Symphony and
Harmony Mandolin clubs CONSOLE
dated. gave pleasing numbers, Miss
Inas Williams recited The Maniac"
cleverly. Miss Caecile Eohde sang two
solos pleasingly, Miss Florence Les
ser contributed piano solo and ac-
companied the singing, Z. f. Ziegler
artistically executed a medley OF
operate airs on the violin. the Or
pheus and Harmony clubs gave a
selection, and Master Dan Jensen, a
talented youngster. played the
Washington Post" drum solo ac-
companied by piano and the three
NJ, ndolin clubs. Tonight the Will
lian,s family will appear. and there
will also be songs and Rotations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-23
THE DAMAGE SUIT.
The Grantz-McEniry Case in the Hands
of the Jury-CIosinG Arguments.

The Grantz- McEniry Case in the Hands
of the Jury-CIosinc Arguments.
The SANDER case of Grantz against
McEniry which has occupied the at
tention of the court for the past
week, was given to the jury this
morning at 10 O'Clock. after lens thy
charge by the court. The argu-
ments of the counsel, two on a side,
occupied the time until the evening
ad and were listened to
by a large audience of interested
spectators.
}. +. Kenworthy made the first
speech for the plaintiff occupying
the time until noon and until 3
O'Clock after the noon recess.
William McEniry then occupied the
attention of the court for an hour. He
claimed that the action of the post
master under the great proyocation
as detailed by the witnesses was JUS
tifiable; that the conduct of the
plaintiff was despicable and a breach
of his oath as clerk in the postoilice:
that one who would conduct him
self as plaintiff did would not be I'M
likely to commit the breaches
charged, and at any rate would not
suffer in character bv the language
used against him. E. ID. Sweeney
closed the argument for the defen Sc.
1t was plain review of facts and
application OF law to them. Tine
chief points were that the acts of the
postmaster. if not legally iustitiable,
were at least SO morally. and that
the language used by Mr.. McEniry
was uttered in the heat of passion
and was not used in any mali
cious sense: that the injury to the
plaintiffs character, il any there
was. was not occasioned by the
defendants language. but by the
plaintiff himself. by his conduct in
the Office and in bringing this suit,
and that there was in fact no damage
to the plaintiff and he should receive
none. Great stress was put upon the
proof showing that the plaintiff was
he one who would likely know about
the missing money, and that he
would be the one who should account
for it in some way; and that in view
Of this fact the words used, il not
iustiiable in legal sense, certainly
would warrant the jury in finding nc
damage to the plaintiffs character.
W. H. Gest closed the plaintiff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-23

argument in an hours speech. He
called attention TO the insidisus
character OF slanderers generally.
and the inability to compensate one
who was thus injured; to the youth
of the plaintiff with his life before
him and the great damage this Z con-
duet OF the defendant would do him.
Then in perorat'on he called upon
the jury to vindicate the plaintiff and
punish the defendant. and thus serve
as an example For all persons in like
manner Offending.
The Verdict.
The jury took the case and re-
turned into court ut o'clock this
afternoon. finding the defendant
guilty and placing the damage at 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-23

1t is also urged that the safety of
~heelmen and others depends upon
keeping the paved streets free from
distractions and as clean as possible
The petition is certainly worthy of
the councils favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-23
HEARD THE PLEAS.
Prisoners Arraigned Before
Judge BigeIow.
THEIR ADMISSIONS AND SENTENCES

The Indicted Law brs akers Given an OPP
rortunity to PIead-rhe Grantz No
Fairy Case in the Jary's Hands-Tbe
Closing Arguments of Counsel.
The prisoners confined IN the
county Jail indicted by the grand jury
were arraigned before Judge Bigelow
this morning. provided true copies OF
the bills against them, list of wit
uesses, ETC., and given opportunity
to plead.
John Nelson, for obtaining goods
under false pretenses from David
Don, Baker & Housman, G.. E.
Bailey & Co., and j. S. Gilmore,
plead no. guilty, and ". r. Moore
was appointed defendants counsel.
John F. Grell, of Moline, charged
with arson in setting his home on
fire, plead not guilty. j. b. Oakleaf
will defend him.
William Barker, the colored youth
who burglarized Burrell's barber
shop and tomale establishment, en-
tered glea of guilty. and was sem
fenced to the state reformatory at
Pontiac.
Joseph Fisher. indicted for break
ing into Ramser's Moline jewelry
store and appropriating valuable
articles, said he was not guilty.
Maj. j. NJ. Beardsley was named as
counsel.
Frank Bueroe. Burton Hartman,
Curt Miller and Russell Ellison,
charged with burglarizing the resi-
dences of Warner Sedan and William
McGreer in Drury township, plead
not guilty, and Charles Buford and
o. E Cramer were named as defend
ing counsel.
William Hall entered a plea of not
guilty to the charge of rape. The
defendant is accused bv Lizzie Veley.
married woman of Rural. with at
tempting to commit the criminal act.
He has retained j. 7. Kenworthy as
his attorney.
Oscar Carlson, of Moline. for lar
ceny, second offense. plead not guil-
tv. o. Z. Cramer and AXel kohler
were appointed counsel.
John Kinney, OF Minneapolis. adj
mitted the larceny of two pairs OF
pants from Sommers & LaVelle, and
was sentenced to five DAYS and fined
81.
Charles Saunders plead guilty &c
the charge of larceny, and was given
50 days and fined 81. Saunders is
the colored man arrested in Daven-
port with the IS bottle of cologne
stolen from Bahnsen's Twentieth
street drug store in his possession.
He implored the court for leniency
] stating that it was his initial offensc
lat first denying it outright-bui
finally admitted that he once stole {
watermelon. This caused an out
burst in the court room.
James Howard, of this city. plead
guilty to larceny, second offense. an,
was given six months in the peniten
tiary. He stole lot of bottles and
glasses from the rear OF Loeb's liquor
house.
Thomas Brown, of La Crosse. plead
guilty. and was sentenced to Is day
Tor swiping two chickens from ;
down town rnost.
The saloon indictments are not a
yet matters of publicity, service be
ing deferred for the courts endorse
ment. 1t is understood, however
that there are IS refreshment dis
pensers on the list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-23
ANOTHER ROBBERY.
william Caruih-r's Farm Visited-The Bo-
gus Circus Agent


gus Circus Agent.
The lower end OF the county seems
to BE- a rendezvous for robbers of the
wild western type. The ARGUS of
Tuesday gave the account of the
bold and outrageous crime commit
ted in Buffalo Prairie township, and
Yesterday the farm of William Ca
ruthers. near Taylor Ridge. was Wis
tied, the house ransackcd in broad
daylight, and 1928 and watch be-
longing to George Titterington. u
hired man. and also Fl in small
change taken, the scoundrels escap-
ipp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-05-23
WHO HAVEWHEELS
The Cycle Clubs Petition for
Municipal Regulation.
DESERVES FAVORABLE ACTION.

The Proper Petition rs Regards COnsid-
Grafton Of Public Rights as Well as
Those Who Enjoy the P~stime Of Riding
Bikes.
The action of the Rock Island Cycle
club in preparing a memorial to the
city council regulating the use of
bicycles is both timely and proper.
With wholesome consideration of the
interests of cyclers, it likewise voices
a Just regard for the rights of the
public at large. People who enjoy
the pastime of bicycle riding should
be as considerable of the rights of the
pedestrian as they expect the pedes-
trian to be of the rights of the wheel
men. There are people who have a
reckless disregard for everybody
else. These people sometimes ride
bicycles. and they sometimes do not,
and they get in the way of bicycles
the same as they get in front of vehi-
cles and street cars and expect them
to turn out.
Worthy OF Consideration.
As said, the proposition Of the
Rock Island Cycling club contem-
plates the highest consideration of
all interests.
In the appeal of the board
of directors to the council the
statement is made on behalf of
the club, that many of its members
are property-holders and taxpayers
of the city of Rock Island; that the
members of the organization. in CON-
mon with all other well meaning citi-
zens, feel an interest in the welfare and
good name of the city; that at the
present time there are several hum
bred bicycles in daily use on the
streets of the city by persons of all
ages, from children to adults; that
the increasing number of riders de-
mand that suitable legislation be en-
scted by the city council.
I'VE, therefore, respectfully sug-
gest." say the petitioners, .'that we
are in favor of your body enacting
an ordinance which in substance re-
quires a bicycle bell to be attached
to each bicycle ridden on our streets.
both in day time and night; that
each bicycle must be provided with
a lantern to be carried after dark.
except on moonlight nights; that
coasting on Twentieth street hill, be-
tween Eighteenth and Ninth avenues
be absolutely prohibited; that the
speed of bicycle riders be restricted
in day time to not more than twelve
miles an hour. and in the night
time to not more than eight miles al
hour; that as near rs practica BILE
bicycle riders. especially after dark
take the right side of the street with
reference to the direction in which
such rider is going"
Keep The Streets Clean.
1t is also urged that the safety o
~heelmen and others depends upol
keeping the paved streets free from
distractions and as clean as possible
The petition is certainly worthy o