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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
JNo. NJ. DANIEL,
SecretarN.

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Mrs. Drussilla Fleming Harrison
died at the residence of Mr.. r. w.
Norris, at Laurel, Md, on Tuesday
last, from 4 second stroke Of paraly-
sis. n few weeks ago Mrs. Harri-
son was the victim of the first slight
attack and was rapidly recovering,
so as to be able to go about The
second attack came on SUNDAY night
and consciousness never returned.
The remains were brought here for
interment on Wednesday last, in
Edge Hill Cemetery, Rev. w. L.
Gcavatt reading the burial service.
Mrs. Harrison was a native of this
county, and a daughter of the late
Solomon Fleming. She was twice
married, her first husband being DR..
Davisson, of Burnesville, w. Va,
who died shortly afterwsrd his mar
riage. A few years ago she married
Mr.. VIM. Harrison, of Weston, this
State, father of Mrs. r. w. Norris
and Mrs. Guy Webster No SUMMER
or more cheerful heart ever beat
than that of the deceased, nor was
there ever crowded in a short scope
of life 4 more loyal and beautiful
fhal devotion, of self sacrifice and
self abnegation, than was daily wit
messed in her life, when she was the
sole solace and comforter of aged
and infrm parents. If ever child,
repaid, with interest, the debt of
gratitude they owe to mother and
father, this was an instance, that
came under the observation of the
writer. As wife she was ever cheer
full and devoted and her bereaved
husband, who survives her. is be-
reaved indeed.-Adr0cate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
ONE-HALF OFF.
VIM. KAHN,
Sadler Block.
accidental Death of Henry Shepherd

accidental Death of Henry Shepherd.
Last Wednesday, Mr.. Henry Shepherd
of ShepherdstOwn, was killed at Shenandoah
Junction by being struck by B. & o.
freight locomotive. The particulars are
given by the Register as follows: "Mr.
Shepherd had been at the Junction less than
an hour, intending to 60 to Martinsburg.-
The west bound accommodation train, due
at 1890, had just pulled in. Agent G. p.
Brown, Of the b. q O., had seen that all his
passengers had gotten safely to the opposite
platform, and was watching to see that the
track was clear. Just al this time Mr..
Shepherd, who had been at DR.. Marshalls
Office, came running up and evidently in
tended to cross the track and board the pas
senger train from the track side. A freight
train drawn by engine No. 5S2, in charge
of Engineman Knuckles, was coming east
at a speed of about twelve miles an hour,
and as Agent Brown saw Mr.. Shepherds
peril he shouted warning and waved him
back from the track. Engineer KBuckles
also saw the danger, and whistled the alarm
Immediately. Mr. Shepherd had one foot
on the platform and the other on the edge
of the track. He turned from the approach
ing engine and faced toward Mr.. Brown, and
the next instant the heavy bumper Of the
l., l. -, loft IL nd
hurled him forward and to one side of track.
The accident was witnessed by a number Of
persons and the unfortunate young man was
quickly picked up. DR.. Marshall was on
hand in a minute or two, but death followed
Immediately, and Mr.. Shepherd never knew
what hurt him. Agent Brown who is one
of the most careful and attentive men in the
service, had gotten all the passengers on the
proper platform, and from his post Of duty
used every effort to prevent the accident
The body was not mutilated in any way
Just q few minutes before his death Mr.
Shepherd wrote long aud afectionate let
ter to his mother in this place-a pathetic
incident that il of considerable comfort to
her now. Mr. Henry Shepherd, whose
tragic death is above recorded, was the Sec
ond son Of the late Henry Shepherd, aud
was we'll known in this community, where
most of his life was spent He was man
who had many winning traits OF character,
and had large circle of friends here and
elsewhere. A little more than three years
ago he married Miss Minnie Remnant,
daughter Of Postmaster E. II Remnant, who
survives him, together with one son, about
two years old Mr. Shepherd was one Of
the wealthiest young men in this community,
having inherited considerable property from
his father.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
Circuit Court

The sale of the c. NJ, NJ. and l.
Co.'S property was confirmed by the
court.
Messrs. Thomas 5. Watson, n.
r. Roberts, J. H. Ramey and Isaac
W. Zombro have been appointed ad-
ditional trustees of Middleway NJ.
Z. Church, South.
In case of State VS.. Morrison from
ShepherdstOwn, motion for new trial
argued and overruled and Morrison
fined $40 and costs.
James b Osbourn, VIM. NJ. Deck,
Nelson Z. Snyder, II. L. Melvin and
Joseph V. Boil were appointed trus-
tees Elk Branch Masonic Lodge, No.
%. at Shenandoah Junction.
Annie Elliott VS.. Clark Maxwell.
The motion for new trial was over
ruled and Judgment awarded &C
cording to verdict of jury.
There will be a special term of
court in this place on March 18th at
9 o'clock, a. m. Court adjourned
on Thursday for the term, and
Judge Faulkner returned to his
home in Martinsburg.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Laes U.S. Govt Report
R Rski's
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
The Late Judge Hoge.

The Bar of Charles Town met
at two o'clock p. m, March 9th,
to hear the report of the Committee
on Resolutions, at which time the
following resolutions were submit
ted and adopted unanimously, and
the Hon. w. II. Travers was select
ed, on motion of Judge d. B. Lucas,
to present to the Court at the spe-
cial term of the Circuit Court to be
held at the Court-h house in Charles
Town March II, 1896:
The members of the Barof jefferson coun-
" have heard with profound regret the
death of Hon. John Blair Hoge, and desir-
ing 70 express their appreciation OF his char
acter rs they have learned it by a close and
pleasant association with him ofmany years
do adopt the following resolutions:
Resolved, That by the death of Judge
HOge the Bar has lost an able and genial
companion; the Judiciary and community
learned, conscientious and faithful practi-
toner OF the law, society gentleman of ele-
waited tone and bearing, and the State a citi-
zen prompt and earnest in the performance
of his public duties.
Resolved, That we extend to the family of
the deceased our sympathies in the bereave-
ment they have sustained
Resolved, That w. II. Travers be request
ell 10 present these resolutions to the Circuit
Court of Jefferson county, with the request
that they be spread upon the minutes of the
proceeding Of said Court.
w. III. TRAVERS,
\. w. MCDONALD,
ID. B. LUCAS,
Committee.
JOSEPH TRAPNELL,
JNo. NJ. DANIEL, Chairman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Ground was broken on Monday for the
first building of the American University
six miles from Washington City. Addresses
we're delivered by Bishop Hurst, of the NJ.
F. Church. Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson, POstmas
ter General, and Senators Nelson and Thurs
ton. The site for this university was acQuir-
ed by purchase from Mr.. Joseph Davis, a
former citizen of this county. Already sew
eral hundred thousand dollars for building
and endowment purposes has been raised.
The Hall of History, for which ground was
broken Monday, is to be l76 by 20 feet, OF
marble or granite.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Mr.. Spencer, of Lexington, Va, will give a
Photographic entertainment for the benefit
of the Reading Room Tomorrow Thursday
afternoon in Rouss Memorial Hall. His in
strument is Edisons latest and most improved
and the programme will include the band mu-
sic as well as other instrumental and vocal
pieces. Admission 10 cents For children 10
cents, or, where there are three from one fam
ily, % cents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Mrs. Marcelus Kercheyal had the iris Of
one of her eyes punctured by splinter, and
fears were entertained of blindness in that
eye DR.. H. R. Moore has been skillfully
attending her and is not altogether hopeless
that treatment may be successful,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
First-Class Meal.

If YOU want FIRsT-CLASs MEAL. a
LUNCH or SANDWICH, 90 TO FRAMES
opposite the Conner Hotel,
Harpers Ferry, W. Va, SELECT OYSTERS
always on hand, and served IN the best posi-
bic manner, according 10 taste.
Feb. 70, 1S96-lm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

The lady managers of the Mems Reading
Room have determined upon the evening Of
April och for their Colonial Tea, and Loan
Exhibition Of Interesting Relics, at Wash
ington Hall They will be pleased to have
the loan for that occasion of antique things
in the way Of china, clocks. portraits OF
people Of the long ago, etc. Persons inter
ested in the object of the entertainment are
invited TO cooperate with the lady mana
gers in securing objects Of rertu for this oc-
casiou More anon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Messrs James w and Walter RELY ship
ped from this place the first of last week l l
cattle of Mr. j. w. Benner that averaged
1,16l; II of Mr.. w. B. Conrad that aver
aged l Psi 10 of Mr.. Ephrsim Watson
that averaged 1901.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

The announcement is made by card that
Mr.. Louis f. Brown and Miss Maud How
isou, both Of Martinsburg, will be united
in marriage in that city, at the Presbyterian
Church, at p. m, on Wednesday, March
18th. Mr. Brown is the eldest son of our
Mayor Gustav Brown, and Is an enterpris-
ing young business man not only energetic
and thrifty, but courteous aud popular
This latest purposed venture Is the best, and
we trust, the surest to bring him merited
success and happiness and contentment-
So mote it be. We acknowledge the court
esy of an invitation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
Church Notes

Rev. T. d. d. Clark, of Winchester,
preached in the Baptist Church here Sun
day night.
The Baltimore Conference, NJ. E. Church,
will meet in Broadway Church, Baltimore,
to-day, March IL.
Rev. S. w. Cole preached the funeral of
Miss Fur, in the church at Kabletown,
Monday morning.
The Baltimore Conference, NJ. E. Church,
South, Bishop Hargrove presidiug) will
meet in Roanoke, Va, March %.
There were interesting exercises at Kable-
town, on Sunday evening last, under the
auspices of THE Ladies Auxiliary and Sill
yer Threads"
There will be services at st. Johns
Church, Ripon, every second Sunday in this
month at IL o'clock a. M, ard on the fourth
Sunday at 79O o'clock p. m, also every
Friday during Lent, at 730 p. m.
Rev. j. P Stump, of the NJ E. Church,
South. in Charles Town, and Rev Frazer
FUR, preacher in charge OF churches of
the same denomination at Middleway and
Leetown, exchanged pulpits last Sunday.
Mr.. Cruger Smith will deliver lecture
this Wednesday, evening in the Episcopal
Church at 7.30 o'clock, before the brother
hood of St. Andrew, upon the subject
"The Christian in Business" Everybody
invited.
The Oratorio of "The Crucifxion" is in
rehearsal, to be rendered in Zion Episcopal
Church on Good Friday evening That
Madam Ruhl is in charge, with excellent
musical talent to assist, insures delightful
rendition of this fine composition.
The second lecture of the st. Andrews
Brotherhood Lenten series was delivered by
Judge Frank Beckwith on Wednesday even
ing last, the judge taking for his theme "The
highest type of manhood-the Christian"
and basing thereon some very interesting
and instructive thOughts.-SpirH
There will be a missionary meeting at the
NJ. E, Church, South, in this town, next
Sunday night. The services-musical and
Otherwise-wil be specially appropriate to
the occasion. The pastor, Rev. J. P. Stump
will deliver an address Mr. Clarence Taylor
has the selection of music and the singing |
in charge, which goes to say that that part
of the programme will be a success A lib
eral collection is asked for foreign missions
LENTEN SERyICES-ST. ANDREWS PAR
ISH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

To ward off the effects of March winds we
wish to offer something special to our friends.
Until April lst we will attach coupon to our
advertisements. Cut out coupon, present at our
store, and we will deduct 10 cents from every
purchase of 25 cents or more.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Speculative have just closed out from a
retiring manufacturer about 275 pairs of
mems pants. These trousers are made from
the finest worsteds and all wooden cassimeres
and sell regularly from 3 90 to 81 80 pair
To move them rapidly you can take your
choice of the entire lot at $40 pair
WM. KAHN,
The Reliable Clothier, Sadler Block
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

The belligereut rights of Menelek of the
Shoans may not have been officially recog-
nized by "the Powers" but the recent an
Inhalation Of the italian army is proof that
there is a good deal of practical belligerency
in Abyssinia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
G. w. BROWN,

THIS COUPON is GOOD
FOR 10 CENTS on ANY
PURCHASE AT c.. W.
BROW Ms JEWELRY
STORE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
The Reliable Clothier, sadler Block.

In Suffer City, February 10, 1896, Mr.
George " Rockholt and Miss Efie Hoff-
man. both residents Of Cranmore Suffer
county, California, were united in marriage
by Rev. c. II. Beechgood The bride is
daughter Of Mr.. w. 7. Hoffman, of Shep-
herdstOwn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

NJ. Palmbaum & Bro have received a
large assortment and latest styles of spring
and summer dress goods, trimmings, silks,
embroideres, laces, white goods, etc. Their
prices always suit the buyers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

r- .e of mating are in Buy them
s.l - I--'-lmal and YOU viii save money
81. -v-l goods. Look az our 10c. mating
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

headache and Neuralgia red By prr:
MILES PAIN PILLS, One c., Co.e-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

The announcement of Mr.. ID. G.. DOnnel-
~ for assessor for the first district appears
in this issue. Mr. Donnelly is the present
incumbent, and has very large and appre'
ciatiye following who will cordially support
him. As yet he has the whole field 70 him.
SELF and will be a very strong candidate,
even with field fall of opposition.-AdrO-
cate. We endorse the above, and by way
of emphasizing the last sentence would re-
mark that the fuller the field the stronger
Mr.. Dounelly will be, relatively.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Mr. James L. Chapine, a former resident
of this county, died February 81, 1896, in
Black Hawk, Colorado, from a cold con-
tracted two weeks before his death. His
ace was u years. Q months and 4 DAYS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

c. E. Reininger, in connection with the
merchant tailoring, will conduct the laun-
dry business formerly conducted by E. J.
Reininger. Any work not satisfactory can
be returned and will be done over again free
of charge.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

We stopped the press last week at the
bidding Of friend to announce Mr. w. f.
Alexander a candidate for the county clerk
nomination. He is well known throughout
the county, has familiarity with things in
the courthouse precincts, and everybody
knows as well as the editor of THE FREE
PRESS of bis capacity for the performance
Of the duties of the Office, and need not to
be assured, as they have been assured by all
the pspeis Of the county, more or less, that
if elected his best efforts will be exercised
to faithfully and efficiently meet the de-
mands of the position.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Personal.

Mr.. SehlOss went to New York for new
goods.
Hon. Geo. R. Vending was in town last
Thursday.
Mrs Judge d. B. Lucas has returned
from New York
Mr.. Milton Rouss, Jr, has returned from
the New Orleans mardi gras
DR.. II. r. Moore and Mr. VIM. H. Will
son spent Sunday in Washington City.
Mr.. f. G. Dinkle was called home last
week on account of the illness of his mother
Mr. Ed. Henson, late of the Carter
House, has entered upon business in Har-
per's Ferry.
Miss May Marchant, of Middlesex coun-
", Va, is visiting Miss Anna p Lewis, at
the Rocks"
Mr.. Joseph Sherrard, of Lexington, Vir-
giuia. has been visiting Mr.. Singleton, south
of Kabletowu.
Mr. Olin Bead. of Frostburg, Nd, has
been spending few days with his brother
Mr. Horace Beail
Mrs Maggie Henson has removed to
Harpers Ferry and taken charge Of pub
lie school Fl Bolivar
y As,ls Palladium has returned from
a trip to the east, whittier he went to pur-
chase spring supplies.
Mrs. E,telle Lewis has returned from
protracted visit to her son, Mr. Magnus
Lewis, Of fredericksburg
Miss A. V. Wilson came to mt. Parvo"
on Monday. Sheexpects to return to Quad
alajara, Mexico in few weeks.
Mr. W. c. Stump, of the War Department,
,sou Of Rev. J. p. Stump, of this place.
has been promoted again, to a 81 200 posi-
ton.
Miss Maggie, daughter Of Mr.. W. 5. Ma
son, of Rappahannock, came to the home
of her grandfather, Dr. G.. F. Mason, last
week
Mr.. r. w. Norris, of Laurel, Nd, and
Mr.. Walter E. Fleming, of Writ county,
W. Va, were here on Wednesday to attend
the funeral Of Mrs. Harrison.
Mr. Ramsey Taylor was in town last week.
He resides now at Manassas. He passed a
creditable examination in pharmacy before
DR.. J. W Brown, one of the State Board Of
Examiners.
Mr.. Frank II. Dukesmith, native Of this
tOwn-now of Chicago but recently editor
of the Durand (Iichigan) Express called to
see US yesterday. He has been much of
traveller on the continents and island Of the
seas. He resided some time in California,
aud whilst there published a superb "His-
tory of the University of California" In
entering upon editorial control of the Du-
rand Express, the successor Of Mr.. Duke
smith says
Mr.. Dukesnith is q man Of considerable |
energy and executive ability. He is an enter |
prisiug publisher and has done much for Du- |
rand Notwithstanding the fact that he has been, |
as he says somewhat radical in his opinions. |
he has accepted a lucrative position with a |
firm in Chicago, and will leave for there in a |
few days.
Mr.. Dukesmith came to spend a few days
with his mother here, and expects to return
to Chicago next Friday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

The Harper's Ferry Sentinel says: Sen
ator Faulkner is not an engel." Perhaps
he attempted to pluck feather from his
wings or clip 'em with his little scissors
and made the discovery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11
March H. 1896.
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Take some magazines. Beard, the station
er. will sell you a sirgle copy OF Jake yum
snbscriniion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Mr. Crsbiu, of Shenandoah Junction,
whose property was recently destroyed by
FIRE, has purchased the dwelling house Of
Mr. Ed. Drawbaugh for the SUN of $1,000
He will resume the manufacture of cigars
in the Blackford building. He has enter
prise that doesn't seem to mind a cOnhagra-
ton that swept his property away in night.
A partial insurance Is good thing and peo-
pie generally ought to take note OF IT,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Mr. Charles B. Rouss has forwarded his
check for S25, 900 to Professor Thornton, of
the Virginia Unversity-a contribution to-
wards rebuilding there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

The Advocate last week announced Maj.
A W. Mcdonald a candidate for the nomi-
nation for House Of Delegates 10 represent
the Delegate District composed Of Jefferson,
Berkeley aud Morgan. And card in the
Spirit. signed MANY Friends, suggests Mr.
r. W. Morrow for The Legislature.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Mr.. Joseph Grandstaf, who received in
iuries, among them the fracture of shoulder
blade, by a runaway accident, is about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-03-11

Winter is gone nd Spring is here. You will
be looking for a lie Spring Suit of black soon.
Remember Hrschman's. because they make
them. Their styles are different from others
and prices are lower.
Hirschmans is headquarters in shirts. Come
and look at our assortment You Will Won
der what we are going to do with so many
Our low prices will sell them before we know
il. All kinds of shirt waists for children at
Hirschman's.
Hirschman's shoes are comfort oyour feet
Try pair and YOU will recommend Others TO
buy from them. If you wear Hirschman 5
shoes once you will always wear them.
Bring your children to HirSchman's II you
want them TO look neat Our clothing fife
like tailor-made and costs nothing extra. We
make them all ourselves.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-22

which It win not soon recover, The act
had no possible justification in theory
or in actual trade conditions a good
portion Of the lumber trade was Of the
opinion that the reduction OF the duty
no ordinary building lumber IN the tarifS
act OF 1890 was mistake and when
this was followed In 1894 by the total
abolition OF the import duty the lumber
interests We're warranted in concluding
that the government was determined to
do all in It's power to destroy this great
Industry
The lumber men will make strong
plea before the ways and means COM
mittee OF the Fifty-atth Congress for a
restoration OF protective duties, They
viii present statistics showing the
marked decline in the lumber trade,
which forms the Industrial and finan-
ciai backbone Of the great Northwest.
caused by the hsavy importations of
free Canadian lumber. The lumbermen
rightly claim that theirs Is practically
the only American industry of any i'm
portance that has been entirely drpriv-
ed OF protection.
The lumber manufacturers would not
have such a serious grievance II the
higher grades OF god lumber we're left
on the free list. for no quantity that Is
likely to be brought in could AFFECT our
markets. But the Canadians have an
enormous amount Of timber that pro-
duces the low grades Of lumber, and the
United States is practically the only
market for this class % lumber, nearly
all the good Canadian lumber being
used in Canada and England. The lum-
hermen Of Canada get their cheap tim
Der from lands owned by the govern
ment. and pay about 81 a thousand roy
atty as they cut IL. on the other hand.
American lumbermen have TO make q
heavy investment in timber lands,
which they own. white pine averaging
SS thousand feet.
Our lumber industry. which employs
thousands OF men and has millions OF
dollars Of capital invested. cannot stand
this sort OF competition, There has
been steady decline in PROFITS since
1894 until 1t is claimed the profits have
practically disappeared. Putting lum-
ber on the free list has simply served
to build up the lumber business OF Can
ada without any compensating benefits
to American consumers and has depriv-
ed our government OF an important
source Of revenue.