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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01

The oratorio of "The Crucifxion," which
has been in rehearsal for several weeks, will
be an impressive feature of the Good Friday
night services in Zion (EpiscopaD Church.
At least twenty five voices will be accompa-
MED by the grand organ, and the music IS
said to be exceedingly beautiful, and very
appropriate for service Of such solemnity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01
Assessor.

hereby announce myself candidate for
Assessor for the Second District of Jefferson
County, subject to the Democratic Primary,
and respectfully ask the support Of the voters.
J. w. GARDNER.
Fab 10 1900
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01

Col. Forrest w. Brown, of Jefferson coun-
ty, who has frequently been mentioned as
the Democratic candidate for Governor is
now talked of for the office of Attorney Cen
eral. The Colonel would make strong
man for either place-Fairmoat Iader.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01
Statesmen Wanted

To sell NON-NICOTINE MIDGET CIGARS:
Samples free. Salary OF Commission: Good
side line. Address, lands & CO..
Feb. 20. 1895. shippensburg Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01
Assessor.

We are authorized to announced Mr..
CHARLES NJ RONEMUS as a candidate for
the Assessorship of Second District-subiect
to the Democratic Primary.
Feb. u, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01

There was an attempt to burglarize the
the store of Mr.. 5. II. Lands last Wednes-
day night. The thief tried to remove a
panel of the back door, but left before he
rnnnnnlnd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01

New style of collars and and cuffs at Hirsch-
mans.
Best line of fancy shirts in town at Hirsch-
mans
All the --latest shapes of hats for spring at
Hirschmans.
New styleso of ciildrens suits at Hirschman' s
our own make We can save you so per cent.
Mems pants for spring trade. Full line at
Hirschmans.
Best line of mating in town at Hirschman 5.
Best IOc. mating ever sold can be found at
Hirschman's
Don't forget Hirschman's on mems Shoes
They can save you 25c. to soc. on every PAIR
you buy from them.
Hirschman's is the cheapest place in town
They can always save you money.
Don't forget Hirschman's on mating or car
pet.
We are headquarters on children's suits; Try
us and you will always deal at Hirschman
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01

Mr.. Louis E. Cook, of Bolivar, and Miss
Sallie Jefferson, of Brunswick, Md, were
married at the home of Mr.. Buzzard, by
Rev. Louis Henck. on Sunday, March 22nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01
A r. rnn - 10 Led the boYs new elothes

Are you going to get the boys new clothes
for Easterg Be sure to take look through
our great spring stock. You know we have
the exclusive sale of the celebrated Mrs.
Hopkins make" There are none better
made and they cost less than the ordinary
kind. M. MAIN
The Leading Clothier, Sadler Block.
The West Virginia Populist State Con-
vsntion will meet in Parkersburg August D.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01
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, 1896-04-01

Mr.. Edward Colgate was elected delegate,
and Mr.. Magnus Cockrell alternate, to the
Mp. Conference which convenes in Balti-
more to-day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-01

"Mosby's Rangers" which is, by far, the
best book written of that famous command,
and for which Capt. W. E. FARMLAND, of
Stephens City, Frederick county, Virginia,
is general agent, is intensely interesting from
beginning to end The table of contents
shows a rich and inviting feast. The
authentic muster rolls of the command, by
companies, Just compiled-are invaluable to
you. The official reports of both sides, only
recently obtaiuable from u s. war records,
are frequently given with the narrative
The immense list of splendid illustrations
is of personal interest to you. A handsome
volume, elegantly printed on fine paper,
bound in cloth, five hundred pages-price
50 so. Send postoffce money order or check.
Cauyassing agents wanted. There's money
in this to active, energetic canyassers.
The ladies in charge of the Colonial Tea
and loan Exhibition will be unable person
ally TO request the assistance of many peo-
pie in the country who may be willing to
help them, and desire through this means to
give assurance that the best care will be ia
ken of everything placed in their charge
Each article for exhibition should be labeled
with the name of the present owner, and any
special history or association connected with
it. Send before April 9th to any one of the
committee. Mrs. r. P. CHEW,
Miss ELLIE KEERL,
Miss RIDDLE,
Mrs. c. T. RICHARDSON.
The Hall will be opened at P. m. April
9th for the reception of the public.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04
THE COUNTY

The Republican voters Of Washington
County have an exceptionally good lot
of candidates to choose from. All of
them are men of integrity and qualifica-
ton. Some OF them have been in office
and some Of them are in office now. Their
records are unchallenged. They have
acquitted themselves with credit. The
new men will make faithful and efficient
public servants if nominated and elect
ed. With such a roster of candidates it
will be impossible for the party to make
a blunder in the primary. AS to the
Republicanism Of each candidate there
can be no question. On this score neither
one of them has the advantage.
The county canvass is proceeding
very quietly, though the candidates are
constantly and vigorously pressing
their claims. 1t has been conducted so
far in. a high toned and dignifed style,
and from the character Of the men en-
gagged in it we feel sure that this good
feeling will continue to the end.
The primary method of selecting IAN
didates is popular with the Republican
masses, and whoever they nominate
will be elected without doubt.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04
KEEP COOL.

We had flattered ourselves that this
preliminary congressional campaign
would he conducted throughout with a
sustained dignity, elevated tone and
a decent regard for the rights of all, so
that its close would not be followed by
any breaches to be closed and any
wounds to be healed. But from indica-
tions We are led to believe that we have
been indulging in the illusions of false
hope, but we sincerely trust that we are
mistakencd in this matter and better
and wiser %counsels will prevail from
now until the primary. At the begin
ming we reyolted at the very idea of this
District being deluged with a Nile flood
of nastiness and Of the sweet milk of
party concord being turned into a sheol of
partisan passion. We esteem the peace.
harmony and success of the party far
above the advancement of any particu-
lar individual. Our readers will bear
us witness that we have studiously re-
Trained from any u|tterance that could
possibly be construed into an offensive
personality-from any act that could
arouse bitterness and angry resentment.
We shall continue this pacific, conserva-
tive policy if so allowed; but if forced
against our will and conceptions of what
Is seemly and proper into a disgraceful
warfare we know Il place, what guns
to train, what ammunition TO Use and
who to shoot at. But let us have peace,
and work for our favorites in an honest,
manly and decent way. This is the only
way to maintain our self respect.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04
THE DIR UMMER'S REPORT.

In these exciting times, the drummer,
or to speak more elegantly, the CONNER
cial traveller, can talk interestingly
about something else beside the state Of
trade. 1t is not his special mission to
talk politics but to sell goods, but he
has ears like everybody else and while
other people talk he listens. He is con-
stantly on the move, mixes thoroughly
with the population as he comes and
goes, is up to date on current issues and
what he tells about the drift of political
feeling is entitled to great weight.
The drummer who has traversed the
District thoroughly within the last two
or three weeks has been here quite
numerously in the last few days. He
and his fellows of the same kind are
unanimous in their opinion that Brown
low is far in the lead, and that there can
be no question of his election. Ander-
son is gaining some ground in certain
localities and at Milburn's expense,
whilst the Brownlow phalanx is solid
and gaining NOR strength than Ander-
sons.
Advices from private sources confirm
the drummer's statement, and we can
confidently assure our readers that if
Brownlow is not elected by a big ma
jority the fatal work will have to be
done between this time and the 18th of
April.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04
FROM HANCOCK.

Leonard Willis, Esq, Appointment citi-
zen of Hancock, writes us from Kyle's
Ford under recent date, saying:
"lf the Congressional nomination were
left to Hancock Brownlow would be the
nominee by a large majority. Milburn
is a good man and qualified, but he has
not the experience and influence at
Washington to make as efficient men,
Der as Brownlow. Brownlow is the man
that deserves the nomination; he has
always been true and loyal to his party
and if elected to Congress would devote
all his time and energy to the promotion
OF the interests of the people of this Dis
trict. Then let us be up and doing, rally
to the front, stand firm to Brownlow
and he will be victorious"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04
A BIT OF HISTORY.

Congressman Anderson is a very cred
liable gentleman, and is doubtless max
ing all possible effort to acquit himself
with honorable distinction. But his
does not alter the fsct that he is the
freak OF a merry chance, and his nomi-
nation at Morristown was one of those
accidents that rarely happens. His
strength in that convention was only
nominal. On the surface it looked as
though he remained in the contest in the
hope that the strife between the lead
ing contestants would become so fierce
that neither II would yield to the other
and one Of the other of the warning fac
lions would take him up and nominate
him. And so it really happened.
Milburn's following, though in a hope
less minority from the beginning, was
there to nominate him. They persisted
in the strife though their favorite could
at no time win a single vote from the
opposition and it became more and more
apparent at each ballot that "the educa-
ted man" had done his do. And thus the
deadlock continued until Brownlow
would no longer allow his supporters to
make him a party to the fierce wrangle.
His friends begged him not to withdraw
but he was immovable. The prolonged
scramble had become wearisome and
sickening to men of decency and self re-
spect. Brownlow wanted the nomina-
tion-he had worked for it and deserved
it-but he didn't want it at the cost of a
compromise of himself before the world.
His ambition was confined within decent
bounds. When the time came his devo-
ton to his party grandly asserted itself.
He took the advance in the movement
for party harmony and party success.
He threw his forces to Anderson and
Anderson was the man.
And this is why we call Anderson the
feak of a merry chance-a mere acct
dent. We do not use this language in
any disparaging sense. We are only re-
peating history.
Anderson was not the choice of the
masses then. Inc people had no voice
in the matter, but there was no help for
1t.
We have abundant and multiplying
evidence that Anderson is not the choice
of the people now, though he may have
their respect. Under the circumstances
the rule of precedent as against Brown
low a not hold. Anderson is virtually
standing in Brownlow's place for the
time being. We think that Anderson
would have done himself proud in rec.
ognizing this fact SO thoroughly under
stood by the people and in refraining
from making a contest with Brownlow
for the succession.
We are making no complaint against
Anderson. If he thinks 1t right, that
settles it. But he is now shorn of Brown
lows strength and influence. He must
rely upon himself entirely. The forces
that lifted up his trailing banner and
carried it to victory are now embattled
against him. The shotted batteries that
hurled his forces from the former field
are now trained upon him as we'll as
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04
MILBURN DECLINES BROW WV.
LOWS PROPOSITION.

Milburn said in his speech at Kyle's
Ford that he was going to Congress and
would carry Hancock, Hawkins, Sulli-
van, Carter, Johnson and Washington
il his informants, who were prominent
Republicans in that county, were not
mistakened. Brownlow replied if Mil
burn was going to do all this he "wasn't
in il" at all and proposed that he and
Milburn 60 into a primary in any one
of these counties that Milburn might
select after a notice of 20 days, and if
Milburn beat him he would withdraw
from the race and support Milburn.
This was certainly fair for Milburn, and
IL he was correct in his statement, he
would have run no risk. But he de-
clined the proposition, showing that he
was only a vain boaster and did not
place any reliance in his own words.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04
TITS A STUNNER.

The hearty and unqualified endorse
ment of Brownlow by Senators John
Sherman and j. f. Foraker, of Ohio,
Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom, of Illinois,
Representative Henry w. Blair, of New
Hampshire, Judge George Chandler, of
Kansas, and Gen. S. A. Whitfield, of
Michigan, Second and afterward Presi-
dent Harrison's First Assistant Post
master General, is a paralizer to those
who are e~ndeavoring to defeat Brown
low in the primary. They can't contra
dict it; they can't thrust it aside with q
sneer; they can't efface the deep impress
sion it is making on the Republican
masses by a charge Of oficious informed
ding in matters that do not concern the
distinguished men who have in uneaui-
vocal terms declared their great and
abiding interest in Brownlow's political
advancement. These endorsers are deep
thinkers and recognized leaders. They
materially assisted in defining the broad
lines of Republican policy, in formu-
lating the party principles, and what
they say means something-yea, a vast
deal. They thoroughly acquainted them
selves with Brownlow's qualities and
capabilities, and they know whereof
they speak. They know the kind of
men who are needed not only to keep
the party lines intact, but to keep them
on tho nnyn FOR hinlar aud hnttn.
things and for broader and more signif-
cant victories.
If Brownlow had been q common clod,
a drone, a mere hanger on, a man of or
binary ability and promise, these party
magnates would never have compromis-
ed themselves by giving him such a GER
tiicate of high qualifications and emf
nent worth as they have; they would
have left him severely alone to work
out his W promotion as best he could.
These leaders are extremely anxious
not only to hold the ground the Repub-
can party has conquered in the South,
but to thoroughly nationalize the party
by a conquest Of the whole Southern
territory. They keenly realize the fact
that with a leader and worker such as
Brownlow in each Congressional divis-
ion that the great work will be carried
on so persistently and aggressively that
it would be surely and rapidly accom-
plished. They are, also, keenly alive to
the fact that to give Brownlow's power
and influence full scope and effect that
he should have a seatin Congress. From
his work at Washington in the interest
of the people of this District, they know
that he fully understands their needs,
n is equipped to serve them with
promptness and efficiency.
It's no intermeddling at all, but an
interposition solely for the good of the
District.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04

THE man who does not honor the
brave soldier, "the motions of his spirit
are dull as night and his affections dark
as Erebus." But we do submit that Mil
burn is most fearfully and most pain
fully OVERRIDING the g%lorification act in
his W particular case. We have never
denied that he was brave as julius
CAESAR and did as much execution as
Napoleon. Still we have never admitted
that he put down rebellion and saved
the country by his own unaided exer-
tions, nor will we make such an admis-
sion as long as the present histories of
the country are extant. Yet he has no
warrant for saying that we have ever
sneered at his military record. We
courteously and u~nreservedly confess
II utter ignorance of that part of the
martial history of the country. We
simply know nothing to sneer at or to
Historically applaud.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04
Distribution OF Public Patronage.

k~oGERsVILLE, TENN, Jan. 80, '96.
Hon. w. p. BRowNLow, Jonesboro, Ten
nesse:
DEAR SIR-Replying to your inquiries
give you, in brief, my reasons for de-
Ginning to support you further in this
contest. / believe that each and every
Republican voter, if he so desires, has
an inherent right to a voice in the nomi-
nation of a candidate for Congress, and
an equal right to a voice in selecting the
men who are to take the Offices as ap-
pointees of the Governments. In other
words, | believe that the people of the
county or locality should name the men
to fill the various positions, and not the
Congressman; and that the Congress-
man should recommend only such men
for positions as have the endorsement of
at least a majority of the Republicans of
the county or locality. The practice has
heretofore been the reverse of this. The
Congressman has selected the men to
take all positions, and the men have ia
ken the positions with tacit, il not ex-
press, understanding that they are to
work for the nomination of men appoint
ing them, and they have generally full
filled their part of the contract, and the
final result has always been injurious to
he arty-creating dissatisfaction and
~dissensions. l think i am right in nv
position, that this is a matter that should
be left to the people, and | am determin-
ed never to support any man for Con-
gress who will not pledge himself to
leave the people free to select all appoint
ees. l may have acted hastily in reach
ing the conclusion that you, if nomina-
ted, would continue the old policy. and
either select the appointees yourself or
let a select few in each county dictate
the appointments, as has been hereto
fore done. / know that certain gentle
men who are very active in your sup
port are assuming to distribute the pat
ronage that will be at your disposal.
They are moving out on the old line,
which | condemn. If this is being done
without your knowledge or approval,
you owe it to yourself, to your party and
to your real friends to repudiate it over
your Owl signature, and you should
make public, in advance of the primary
election, the policy you intend to adopt
in the matter of distributing the public
patronage. If you are going to leave the
whole matter in the hands of the people,
you should say so. If | have Judged YOU
wrong, the way is open for you to set
me right. | a assure you there is
nothing personal in my opposition. Put
Yourself right on this point as indicated,
and there is no man in the District that
would support more cheerfully than
yourself.
In view of our past relations, | hope /
am wrong in my conclusion, and | adj
dress you this letter that you NAV have
an opportunity not only 10 set he right,
but-what is of more importance to you
to set yourself right before the people.
Don't be afraid to trust the people.
Yours truly, w. p. GILLENwATERs.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04

A MAJORITY of the few Milburnites in
this county are losing confidence in the
strength Of the G%reeneville statesman.
Those who are ~irrevocably opposed to
Brownlow are on the eve of going over
to Anderson being convinced that he is
the stronger of the two, in which opinion
they are exactly correct. Brownlow,
too, will be strengthened by the hegira
from Milburn. Milburn is losing every
day, and we feel safe in saying that he
will be the hindmost man ON the track
by a very large majority.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04

BRowNLow is not an orator in the
generally accepted sense Of The term.
He dontt knock chunks out Of the air
with his fists, nor split the welkin with
the laundering reverberations of his
voice, nor does he cut the nimble capers
of the educated dude, nor try to scrape
down the star dust upon his audience.
He is a master of plain, simple language,
and in this homely garb he clothes his
sensible and pertinent thoughts. He
talks sense and business, which are
uniformly good politics, in quiet, pleas
ant, forceful way. The people under
stand just what he is and just what he
is for, and what he intends to do, and
they fall into line just as the boys do
when the band wagon passes by.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04
SECOND DISTRICT.

The Republican voters of the Second
District are proud to see the Hon. w.
L. Brownlow announced in the columns
OF all the leading papers as a candidate
to represent the people of this Congress
ional District in the halls of Congress.
Mr.. Brownlow is a well known citizen
OF Washington County; is a patriotic
man, an ardent friend to his fellow citi-
zens, is full of energy and always ready
to serve them and his country. We feel
sure that he has done more for the peo-
pie OF this Congressional District than
any of our Representatives has done for
years. We hope that the loyal Republic
can voters will show their fealty to Mr..
BroWnlow by coming to the polls in ev-
cry precinct in this Congressional Dis
trict on April Is, and casting their votes
for him. 1t has been reported by one of
Milburn's warmest friends in this civil
district that there 1856 Republican voters
in this district, and that Milburn will
get l35 of them. But | want to say TO
Mr.. Brownlow and his friends not to be
alarmed at any such absurd statements
as they may hear from Milburn's cham
pion in this district, as he has no influ-
ence. They call Milburn the soldiers
friend. Why is he the soldiers friend ?
Is it for the love he has for the soldier,
or is it for the love he has for his n
1t is certainly for love Of the poor sol
dier's money. Why do Mr.. Brownlow's
friends call him the poor mans friend ?
Because he has proven to be both the
poor and the rich mans friend by his
kind deeds and his generosity to all.
A FRIEND,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1896-03-04

Hon. W. p. Brownlow in his speech at this
place last Monday made a good impression
upon the large crowd present. He showed
plainly that he was a friend TO the laboring
classes and declared himself in favor of leg
islation forthe benefit of the common people
ana against The m%onopolies, trusts, building
ana loan associations and banks which were
running the country. He advocated the pro-
lection of American labor and American
manufactures by a high tariff. lie dwelt
upon his past services. to the pensioners in
this district and especially in Unicoi County,
pointing out a few special claims which he
had gotten through in a short time. 1t is
safe to say he will get as many soldier votes
as any other candidate IL perhaps more;
for the old veterans remember his kindness
and are for him.-Erwin Magnet.