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Silk Handkerchief

Ladies Hemstitched Initial, 25c to soc
Gents Hemstitched Initial, 25c to 50c.
Black and White Silk Mufflers, soc to 81.
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Have good time and help the Hospital
by seeing ''Our Boys" at the Academy
Tuesday night.
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AskTo SEETHEsE.

80 dozen Tecks, Pufrs Scarfs aad Fourth
Hands Ties in light colors, suitable memen-
toes of hristmas soc kind for Csc,
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See the Dramatic Club in their first
night, Tuesday night, at the Academy.
80 and % cents.
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Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator Of es-
tate OF Mary House, dece Rsed late of Wake
comfy. notice is hereby given TO ali per-
sons having claims on the estate TO present
the same TO me on or before I'll 18Th day of
October, 1897, or this mott % viii he pl aad IN
bar of their recovery. All per -ons owing
the estate will please make immediate set
ROBT. M. HORTON, Admir-.
Oct. 10, 1896.
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Stockholders Meeting.

THE COMMERCIAL q FARMERS BANK.
RALEIGH, N Dec IL, 1886
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of this bank win be ncld ST their Bank ing
House in the city OF Raleigh on Tuesday,
January 12th, 1857. at 2:30 p. m.
b 8. JEkMAN, Cashier.
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A Question
Of Intention.

while Sheriff Tia Lee was living at the
Memmsnger place, witch was ont of town, a
C ~ l. CT; on took place. / was very close
10 he old Third, aud when Timothy pre-
sSnr,d his ballot il WIS prompt cha :
lerge1 by che Democratic pollnUlder. who
said:
Tim. Won tive ont of town, ard you have
no right to vote here.n
Tim very bIandly repltcd: "Me frina, you
are mistaken: il II simply n QUESTION Of IL
tintiCn AS to where alh@n lives It ts true.
stay with my wife and children ia Che couu-
try, but il Is my intuition soe i've IT the Jail .
as am she Sheriff nf the county
You have heard OF the mighty bad Mace.
the.road TO whtchIs pAved with good inten-
tions. II you have been helping in that al
rect1om sake our edvfce and turn about,
sea how manv people you can make Cappy
and enjoy Your money while you are here,
for when you die you may stay de-a long
time
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Unparalleled BARGAINS

In ladies Black Jackets--new and
best styles smooth and rough cloths
most Of them lined throughout, worth
nearly double our price
Plush Capes reduced. Cloth Capes re-
duced
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COMPETITION RATIFIED,

We have made extra preparations in the
Glove Department, and now offer 81 dozen q
81 and ST. TO quality. black and colored Kid
Gloves, same as we had once before, at
only 5Oc.
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Dress Shirts (real Modras). all sizes, de-
taehea cuffs. from the largest manufacturer
in the country. Cheap at 81. Our price 75c.
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JUST RECEIVED

10 dozen Club Ties for young gentlemen,
styles fancy, SNOWY and loud, regular 4oe
goods, at <Oc
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A. B. STRONACH.
Common Sense Presents for Common J
Sense People. !;

ms and Comparison Of sr o ony invite
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KID GLOVES.

Four button "Falkos, all sizes and colors,
Tans, Reds, States aud Blacks the equal of
any Sl3gloye, for T5c.
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COATS AND cAPEs.

The prices count for nothing, when yoI
take in cor siderasion the swell styles su
perior workmanship, quality and perf-c
fits of'these garments. Prices as low dowI
~ $l.5D
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HALF PRICE BARGAINS.

A manufacturer closing out at the end Of
the season all umbrellas at price. No two
alike. Handles all different
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UMBRELLA CONSERVATION.

Umbrella and Walking Cane Steel Stats
tight roller. detachable handle, easily packed
in trunk, already boxed
Prices, 50, SIS, SIS, pair
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22
NJ. Kearfotps Candidacy.

The prime cardinal requisites OF csndi-
date aspiring to represent this delegate dis
trict in the Legislature of W Va, are :
That he shall have a character with integri
~ uuassailable; that he shall be keenly
alive. aud watchfu Of the needs and inter
ests Of the farming classes; that be shall
have a Judgment with quick, incisive sense
of discrimination 90 trace the course of pro-
posed legislation to its final consequences.
Further than this the most exaclng tax
payer can not 60 in seeking candidate for
the legislature In the personal character
of John p. Kearfott the voters have all these
requirements exempGGed in a most striking
manner
But the self,assumed moulder of public
opinion in Jefferson county, cousciou, Of his
own personal weakness before the people,
has reached out into the realms Of fancy
and brought into the canvass a question as
utterly foreign 10 the real issues as the Gu
ban question, or the succession to the throne
of Dahomey Ii il not altogether in the
pursuit of the one idea erstwhile so char.
acteri-tic OF the editor Of the Advocate that
he has introduced the l6 to issue into the
contest. tie himsefis a candidate, and his
own personal strength needs bolstering,
hence the exotic issue Of Is to l. The only
apology he presents foo bringing in the ques-
ton Of silver, il the possibility that the Leg.
stature would be called upon to elect Sen.
ator in the event of the death or resignation
of one Of our Senators None of rs are so
optimistic as to believe that the laws Of ma
ture are to be reversed, or the days of mira
cles are to return Yet, suppose that the
people Of West Virginia are to be blessed
with an opportunity to elect a Democrat to
succeed either Faulkner or Elkius in the
Senate, I, as a Is to / Democrat, knowing
Mr.. KearfOtt's convictions on the money
question, would implicitly trust him to sup
port a staunch advocate Of constitutional
currency for the senatorship. Even though
Kearfott had never given expression TO his
views on the money question, all who know
Of his inaexible devotion to his party, know
that he would be fashioned By the late dec
laration of party principals just made at
Chicago If he had been outspoken in his
adherence to the gold standard before the
Chicago convention, his Democracy is such
that the mandate of that authority would
mould anew his party creed In all the es.
seutials of a candidate, Mr.. Kearfott is a
model, and when he endeayors to keep ex-
traueous ISSUES out of the canvass, applaud
him for it, and rejoice, That he is not a
pipe for fortunes finger, 20 sound what stop
she pleases." FREE COINAGE.
Middleway, July Is, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22
To the Citizens Of Charles Town
and Vicinity:

On behalf of the Independent Steam Fire
Company, No 1, of Charles Town, desire to
make an appeal TO your generosity, aud TO
also make 4 statement. There is yet due
upon Charles Broadway ROuss Memorial Hall,
the sum of seven Hundred Dollars, three
hundred dollars borrowed money and the bal
ance of material bill. Our creditors are
pressing us for the money. Mr.. Rouss. who
has not only proven himself a friend but our
most generous beneiactor, has, as you are
aware donated 81 200 for the building, and
has thus contributed having no personal in-
terest in the town other than desire TO see it
prosper in every particular. Our citizens have
not. all told. contributed over two hundred
dollars in this enterprise, and some Of the
subscriptions are vet unpaid.
The fire company is Nude up of men who
are limited ia means, two or three OF the
members having to bear large per cent of
the expenses out OF their own resources.
This building which you all prize so much as
an ornament TO our town Is really the prop
erty az the town, and not OF the fire company.
The company, at the present time, receives
not a dollar OF support from the town, in
keeping up the repairs of building and running
expenses of the company. All service rem
dered 10 the town by the Company is done
without one cent of compensation, and duty
is performed often at the risk Of health and
life purely and alone for the protection Of life
and property OF their fellow citizens,
The corporation Of the town is unable to as
sist US, and we appeal to You as individuals.
men and women, TO lend a helping hand in
paving off this debt When one gentleman
has so unselfshly contributed so largely
to our needs, cannot you, who have done so
little. and who are more or less interested ia
the welfare of our company, generously help
in this our hour OF need.
Besides the former amount given by myself,
and labor and time contributed, ! will give
thirty dollars more, or | will be one of seven
persons to contribute one hundred dollars each
TO clear Off the debt
Yours respectfully,
JULIUS c. HOLMES
Capt. Ind. Fire Co. No l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22
Notice OF Delivery.

Our shipment of Flour Bins are
now on the road and will be here IN
q few days, when our statesmen VIII
commence the delivery. All parties
who have given us orders for bins
will please have the money ready at
their houses from this date until the
the collector calls. We would sug-
cest in case the husband should be
absent when the bin arrives to leave
the money at the house with some OF
the family, in order to give us as 1T
tie trouble and delay as possible, for
we will be very busy during our
delivery, and will appreciate our
patrons saving us time and trouble
in being ready to meet their pay
ments promptly. In case any one
who has favored us with an order
desires their bin before our collector
gets TO their houses, they can get the
bin by calling at our office and pay
ing for same.
We trust it will not be necessary
for us to force collections on any OF
our orders, but if necessary we Will
be compelled to do so, as we have
ordered bin for every order we
have taken, and will expect everyone
to pay us promptly on delivery
Our orders all read deliver to me
in the month of July or August, 1896,
or as soon thereafter as convenient,
one Economy Flour Bin, for which L
will pay you or your collector, upon
delivery of the same, the sum OF SIX
dollars and fifty cents Cor five dollars
and fifty cents). The bin for dellv-
cry to be in every respect like the
sample shown by salesman.
We desire to thank the people OF
Charles Town and vicinity for the
kindness and courtesy shown our
statesmen, and for the liberal patron
age we have received.
21-3t. ECoNoMY FLOUR Bin Co.
All county papers please copy for
three insertions and send bill to our
office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22

Timothy" in letter to the
Shepherdstown Independent. says OF
Stephenson Seminary:
The Rev. Mr.. Campbell, the Princi-
pal, is a gentleman Of large expert
ence as an educator, and | take it that
in all the requisites to success n fill
ing so important a post, he is not
wanting in anything. Thorough
knowledge of the books and studies
taught, enforcement of discipline, and
in thenice relation of Principal and
teacher with the pupils, maint aiming
the amenities of the situation in the
happiest manner. So many schools
of the kind exist in the country, with
lively competition in practice, that
it behOoves those at the head to hustle
around to some extent, solicit patron
age. and in the best possible manner
bring their schools before the public.
Such being the case, Stephenson Sem
mary, for young ladies, is not behind
any in advantages. Beautifully sltu-
ated on the eastern outskirt of the
town, with campus of shade and
grass of spacious size, four-story
brick building OF ample room capacity
we'll ventilated, watered and lighted,
commanding view of unprecedented
beauty, combining mountain, hill land
dale. blending town and country in
ITS location, with every surrounding
to promote health and comfort, where
will YOU find a school with more ele-
ments to draw? The lot of several
acres was the gift of the late John
Stephenson, of this town, to be used
for such a purpose before the war
and after lying a number of years
unused, as TO the donor intent, a
Joint stock company was formed,
the present building was erected,
and the school put in operation and
unhesitatingly say it is an orna-
ment and important addition to our
county and section and deserves a
full patronage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22

Timothy" the Charles Town
correspondent of the Shepherdstown
Independent, says;
I met my friend, Col. Garland
Hurst, on the street the other day
and to my question, how his pulse
beat and how the land looked as to
his legislative canvass, he showed
serenity of spirit and manner and
felt confident Of making the post.
l have known the Col. since ne was
q boy. He is not of the demonstra-
tive kind, but for honesty, truthful
ness, faithful discharge of duty and
earnest effort to do the right thing.
whatever his allotment, be is that
man. To use little ism-long
may he wave And l add, never
vayer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22

Mr. George W. DeGrange, aged sixty
nine years, died at Garfield Hospital, in
Washington, D. c., on Friday night. The
deceased was a weIl-known aud highly es-
teemed resident of Martiusburg. Several
weeks ago he went to the hospital to have
an operation performed for bladder trouble,
with which he had been suffering for mum.
Der Of years. The operation was not sue
cessful, aud Mr.. DeGrsnge became uncon-
scious and remained so until death Mr..
DeGrange was a native Of Frederick county,
Nd He went to Martinsburg directly after
the war, and railroaded for a number of
years. He afterward engaged successfully
in merchandising, and accumulated consid-
cradle property. Healso served three terms
ia the city council In 1855 he married
Miss Ella Wolf, sister of Rev. J. H. Wolff
who, with eight children, survives him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22
SenafOr Faulkner's statement.

To the Editor Statesman.
In your issue Of the 18th inst in stating
nv position in reference to the Chicago con-
ventiou, your paper uses the following lam
guage;
Senator Faulkner is in thorough sympa-
thy with the Chicago platform and ticket
This statement does not correctly define
my position, and ! feel unwilling to let 1t
pass by in silence.
believe the Chicago Convention was
legal and regularly constituted assembly OF
delegates commissioned by the members Of
the party to give expression to the will and
wishes of the Democratic masses Of the
country. Ifpresent and delegate to that
convention, l should not have voted for the
platform as presented to it, as in several re-
spects it does not give expression to my
views on certain public questions
A majority of that fairly aud regularly
constituted convention, however, adopted
that declaration of principles. Such ma
iority eau alone determine the principles
aud policies of national party.
The minority have but one of two courses
to adopt
If the differences are so serious that 1t
cannot couscienliously support the candi-
date aud platform, it must then seek alliance
with a political organization whose declara-
ton Of principles accord with its own.
If, however, the policies announced by
the platform, on the whole, are more IN &C
cordance with the views held by the minor
ity, than the principles aud traditions OF
opposing political parties, in my judgment
it is right, and the duty Of the minority, to
yield to the voice Of the majority fairly and
regularly expressed.
There can be but one Democratic party,
and but one Democratic organization, and
when once that party through its regularly
constituted agents has nominated its candi-
dates and declared its policies, there can be
no middle ground upon which Democrats
can stand
No faction representing a minority can
claim its name or usurp its organization.
Believing that the candidates nominated
and the platform adopted at Chicago, taken
in connection with the history aud tradi-
tions of the party, more nearly express my
views in reference to public questions than
the Republican candidates nominated, and
the platform adopted at st. Louis, | shall
give my earnest support to the nominees o.
the Chicago convention.
Very truly yours,
Signed CHAs J. Faulkner.
Martinsburg, W. Va, July IS, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22

Mrs. Mary c. Ronemus, widow of the late
VIM r. Ronemus, who resided near Uvils,
seven miles east of this place, died Monday
morning after an illness of several weeks
She was member of the Lutheran Church
at Uvilla for many years. One daughter,
Mrs. John G. Unseld, Of hepherdstown, and
three sons, Charles, Harry and Frank, the
last two composing the firm of Ronemus
Bros, retail merchants of this place, survive
her. Mrs. Ronemus was sixty-three years
of age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22

The event Of last week was the death in a
fishing camp in Canada Of ex-Gov. VIM. E.
Russell, Of Massachusetts leading states
man Of the age, who took an active part in
the Chicago convention against unlimited
free coiusge Of silver For the recuperation
Of his health he had gone with his brother
on a fishing trip. One morning, sleeping
later than usual, some Of the party went 70
his tent 10 awake him aud found him dead
Heart trouble appears 10 have been the
cause Of death. His funeral took place in
Cambridge, his home, on Sunday. He had
twice been governor Of Massachusetts, and
occupied other public places, and had been
mentioned for the Presidency He was q
young man-less than forty years old-of
rare abilities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22

Mrs n. b. Conklyn yesterday renewed
her annual subscription for THE FREE
Press for the sixty-ninth time, and, as has
been customary with her for years past, ac-
companied the renewal with beautiful
bouquet for the editor This elect lady,
now nearly eighty.seyen, has for many
years along with her flowers so cultivated
all the Christian graces that in the heaven
ly places to which she is tending she will
in an extraordinary degree enjoy blessed
ness beyond the conception of the human
mind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22
Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce ROBERT
CHEW as a candidate-subject 10 the action OF
the Democratic Primary-for Sheriff OF JeiFer.
son county. The Deputies as follows:
wv. RIDER-Harper's Ferry District.
in. TRUssELL-Shepherdstow
AT. DAvIs-Kabletown
SAM'L ID. ENGLE-Middleway
wv. RUssELL-Deputy and Jailor.
County papers are requested to copy and
send bill TO Mr.. Chew.
April %, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22
NelCsy Notes.

ThlTty-tlye years yesterday since tue n'''
battle of Manassas.
The Republicans of The third congression-
al district have nominated G z. DOrr.
siauntOn aud Winchester, ninety-two
miles apart, are connected by telephone.
Mr.. George W. North, of Martinsburg is
being urged for county clerk of Berkeley.
President Cleveland and Mr. Joseph JEFF
ferson attended the funeral Of ex. Governor
Russell.
Lii Hung Chang has deferred his visit to
Washington and call upon the President
until September.
Mrs. Caroline Parker, widow of John
Parker, died in Winchester Monday, aged
eighty-seven years.
The Berkeley county teachers institute
will begin next Monday. Prof. A. b. Car
man will be the instructor.
Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was par
alyzed and has been seriously i'll, Is pro-
uounced better and improving.
Pancack & Miller, near Romney, are ship
ping peaches. They expect yield OF To-
600 crates from their 1900 trees.
Mr.. J. F. Thompson, of Martinsburg, is
no longer a candidate for nomination by the
Democratic Senatorial Convention.
Mr.. Frank II. Baker of Martinsburg, has
been appointed an aid on Gen. B. D. Spill
mans staff, with the rank of captain.
The West Virginia National Guard will
20 to camp at Huntington on the 4th OF
August for six days thousand men are
expected.
The eldest daughter of Senator Tillman,
of South Carolina, and another lady, and a
Rev. Mr.. Lee were killed by lightning one
day last week.
Prof E. b. Prettyman has been reelected
principal of the State Normal School and
secretary of the State board of education, of
Maryland Good.
Mr.. David Slagel, of Martinsburg, was
slightly stricken with paralysis Sunday
morning in the Lutheran Church. He was
better next morning.
The residence and furniture of Mr.. Isaac
Griffith, at Grfith's factory, about two and
half miles east of Winchester, was destroy
ed by fire Saturday evening.
Postmaster General Wilson will deliver
an address at Chillicothe, Ohio, tomorrow
the occasion being the one huudredth ami
yersary of the settlement Of thst place.
Mr.. Patrick Martin, an old empoye Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
died at his home in Martinsburg of paraly-
sis, aged about Ct years He is survived by
a widow aud five children.
Mr.. Joseph II. Nickliu, a well'knOwn
carpenter of Martinsburg, died suddenly
Thursday evening of neuralgia Of the heart
aged about forty-fve years. A widow and
FIVE children survive the deceased
John Kane, of Cumberland employed on
a canal boat, was drowned at Washington
near the outlet lock, July llth. He re
Gently went from Winchester to seek EN-
ploymeut leaving his wife and children
there.
Mr.. Jacob Keiter and Miss Mile F. Bur
hong were married last Wednesday in Mar
tiusburg by Rev c. 5. Trump, of the Lu
theran Church. Mr. Henry Castle was beS
man and Miss Bessie Gibbs was maid o
honor.
RI. Rev. Arthur Cleveland Coke, bishop
of the Episcopal diocese Of Western New
York, died at Clifton Springs Sauitariun
suddenly of nervous prostration last Mon
day afternoon. He was about to take thu
train for his home when he fell in a fain
and did not revive.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22
Legislature.

To the Voters Of Jefferson County:
At the urgent request of many friends, from
every section of the county, / announce my.
self as candidate to represent the county Of
jefferson in the next Legislature. IL elected
| pledge my best abilities to faithful dischag.
of incumbent duties. My candidacy is sub.
ject to the action of the primary.
r. w. MORROW.
Summit Point, jeff. Co., Va
March n, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-22
Mayors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that persons . 1T
the municipal limits must refrain RON - -
ing wash water or other slops upon s .'., ms
streets and property owners or Isn. Ss,sn,i,s.
have all weeds removed from theii - 'bsalib
These things are in the interest ~ -, are re.
Of the community. All good cil - oa5ciss
~ on forcing these sanitary regulaiions.;,v
July IS, 1896. -