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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25

The Butler and Pittsburg railroad, giving
Plttsburg short route to the lakes, has
been organized at PittsburG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-25
Grain EulOgies.

At go O'Clock. without concluding debate
on the bill. the House entered upon the spe-
cial or'ler-the delivery of eulogIes on the
late Representative VIM. H. Grain of
Texas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Death on. G. Daris, Jr.


WASHINGTON, d. O., May Ex-senator
Elkins received to-day, from d. W. Bur-
bridge & Company, Philadelphia, tran
script OF the log book account of the drown
ing in South African waters OF Henry G.
Davis. Jr.. son of Ex-senator Davis, of
West Virginia, which is the frs, official H.
formation obtained of the unfortunate &C.
currence. The account is signed by K. l..
Mcclure. chief officer of the Monkseaton,
the vessel upon which young Mr.. Davis took
passage from Cape Town, South Africa, for
the United States, and reeites that on the
oath Of April, shortly before II P. m, he
was seen on the deck of the steamer and
that a few minutes later he was missed.
The alarm was given, life buoy was
thrown overheard, the engine was reversed
and the vessel at once put back aud eruised
about the point, where, from all ciTeumstan-
ees. IL was supposed Mr.. Davis had disap-
reared from the deck. A man was placed
at each mast head to keep look out and
every effort was made to discover the miss
ing man, without avail.
The steamer did not leave the vicinity
until the following day There was heavy
sea at the time, caused by a sudden storm,
and that Mr. Davis was washed overheard
bv The waves is made clear.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
4 Unique Entertainment.
Polk Miller's Dialect Recital.
An Evening of Story and Song.
a 500,

An Evening of Story and Song.
Monday Evening, June %, 1896.
For the Benefit of the Mems Reading Room.
Polk Miller, the distinguished Virginia
dialectician and entertainer, has been en-
gsged to appear in Charles Town. Mr.. Mil
Ter will give his recital on Monday evening,
June 22nd, in Charles Washington Hall.
Mr.. Miller is a typical Southern and an
ex-Confederate, a successful business man
and is known to every lover of the hunt
throughout the country. His entertain
ment, "Old Times Down South" is unique.
In story and in song, accompanied by his
banjo, without which it would all be incom-
plete, he pictures to you the everyday life of
the negro as he saw him about his old
Southern home. One moment he has you
holding your sides from laughter, so anus
ing are the anecdotes which he relates, while
in the next moment you are in hearty sym
pathy with the pathos of the story of the
days when the old negro was the idol and
the protector of the little ones of their mas
ters home. Mr. Miller almost makes you
sorry that old times have changed, and that
the peculiarilies and old customs of that ele-
ment-that race of the Southland-can not
be revised and seen by US as they actually
existed. But since those days are gone and
cannot be lived over again, it is fortunate
indeed for us that there is left us one whose
powers of imitation Of that race are unsur-
passed; one who knew the oldtime negro
in the days of the great civil strife; one who
can picture him to the younger generation
so wildly that but little is lost to us who
only can know by tradition.
Henry Watterson says: POLK Miller. you
have the best one-man show in America"
Chauncey NJ. Depew writes II take pleas
ure in certifying to the ability Of Mr.: Polk
| Miller and the excellence Of his recitals.
Thos. Nelson Page says: POLK Miller is a
great success, for he knows the negro, can tell
| a negro story and give the true negro dialect
| better than any man living.
Rev. J. VIM. Jones says: POLK Miller and
his banjo reproduce the negro Of happy days
| before the war, and his entertainments give
the highest pleasure and satisfaction to all who
hear him. do not hesitate to say that it is
inimitably done"
Gen. Fitz Lee says: Il know Polk Miller
| well. When he is sketching the foe de war
negro, if you did not know he was Polk Mil
| Ter you would think he was a darkey of olden
time, and if you did not know he was an old
time darkey you would think he was Polk
| Miller
Admission including reserved seats, 80
cents Children % cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
The Graded School.

Washington Hall was crowded on the re-
cent commencement day by pupils and in
terested spectators. The exercises were pre-
faced by prayer offered by Rev. DR.. A. c..
Hopkins, followed by "My Country IT'S of
Thee" led A. d. Barr aud sung by the
great congregation. The list of distinctions
included all pupils wko had made So per
cent. on examinations. Some of them Sc
cured that per cent on five branches. From
the Spirit we get the names of those who
were neither tardy nor absent, as follows
During the session Geo Norris Max Pentz
Bernard johnson. Nora Pentz, Harris Cockrell,
Jas. Woody, Lizzie Cockrell Stanley Shugert
Bessie Pyne and Celia Cockrell. Those for two
sessions Jas Woody and Lacy Young. Those
for three sessions Laura Butler and Mamie
Butler. While the following have received no
dement's Carrie Engle, Grace NORRIS, Mary
Sheetz, Ed Fidinger, Dora Moore, Daisy We'll
Ter, Rebecca Williams, Lena Young Jennie
Webster, Bessie Dunn, Lille Tharpe, Louisa
Hall, Maud Small, Bessie Mathena, Garrett
Bane, Stephen Dalgarn, Stanley Shugert, Gar
land Whitmore Blanche Clipp, Bessie Smith,
Mildred Phillips, Beulah Small, Jennie Small
wood Mamie Hamilton, Mary Davis, Bertha
Weller, Edith Witherspoon, Baker Hall and
Walter Alexander.
For department" "punctuality," and
Scholarship" several secured distinctions
and awards. Grade certificates" were also
overwhelming each pupil for the next ses-
sion. Four graduates received State certif-
icates, as follows: Misses Carrie Engle and
Mary Sheetz and Messrs Edward Cooke
and Rowan Beller Rev. A. A. P. Neel,
county superintendent, said that two of
these had led the county in high average
The address of Mr. Neel must have been
very gratifying to Mr. Denny, the principal
of the school, and his co-workers, recogniz-
ing as he did their efficiency and fidelity
Rev. J. P Stump was happy in the delivery
of few remarks exhorting the pupils to
worthy endeavor Rev. s. w. Cole pro-
nouDced the benediction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

A mans health is the rope by which he
climbs to success. II he can keep his health
he will 90 on to success. Yet his health is
the very thing he neglects more than any
thing else. 1t is easier to keep health than
it is to regain it. When a man feels him
self running down, when he realizes loss
of vitality and energy, he must call halt.
The strands of his rope are parting rapidly.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery has
helped thousands of men in just this con-
dition. 1t makes health, it makes pure, rich
blood, it forces out impurities and kills
germs. 1t doesn't make any difference
what name you call your trouble by-dys-
pepsa-kidney ase-rheumatism con
sumption-skin disease, the Golden Medical
Discovery will cure it absolutely. None of
these diseases can retain hold on the body
when it is full of rich pure blood.
Send 81 One-cent stamps to cover cost OF
mailing only and receive free a copy of DR..
Pierce's Medical Adviser. Address, Worlds
Dspensary Medical Association, Buffalo,
n. Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

Castoria is truly a marvellous thing for
children. Doctors prescribe it, medical jour
mails recommend it and more than a million
mothers are using it in place of Paregoric,
Batemau's Drops, so-called soothing syrups
and other narcotic and supplying remedies.
Castoria is the quickest thing to regulate the
stomach and bowels and give healthy sleep
the world has ever seen. It is pleasant to
the taste aud absolutely harmless. 1t relives
constipation, quiets pain, cures diarrhea
and wind collie, allays feverishness, destroys
worms, and prevents commissions, soothes
the child and gives it refreshing and natur-
al sleep. Castoria is the children's panacea
the mothers friend.
Castoria is put up in one size bottles only.
1t is not sold in bulk Don't allow any one
to sell you anything else on the plea or
promise that it is 'just as good" and will
answer every purpose" See that you get
CAST O-R-I.A.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
GEO. III. HAGLEY.
Reduced Rates to washington.

The Young Peoples Society Of the Chris
tian Endeavor will hold their Annual Meet
ing in Washington, d. c., July 7 to 49,
For this occasion the b. & o. r. r. Co.
will sell tickets, from all points on its lines,
East of the Ohio River to Washington, at
one single fare for the round trip, July 6 to
s, inclusiye valid for return passage until
July 10, inclusive, with the privilege OF an
additional extension until July 81 by depos-
ting tickets with Joint Agent q, Washing
ton.
Tickets will also be on sale at Stations oil
all connecting lines.
Delegates should not lose sight of the fact
that all B. & o. trains run via Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Reduced Rates to So. Louis.

The Republican National Convention will
meet in St. Louis June 10th. For this oc'
casion the b. & o. K. X. Co. will sell LI'
cursion Tickets from all Stations on IT. llne
East Of the Ohio River for all trains June
- to Is, inclusive, valid for return passage
until June 81, at one fare for the round inp'
The Baltimore & Ohio is direct line 70
st. Louis, running two solid vestibuled ia''
express trains with through Pullman sleep
ing Cars attached every day in the year
For rates and other information apply "
nearest b. & o. Ticket Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

After closing our report of Winchester
Presbytery last Wednesday the follow
ing proceedings took place; at II a. m.
Mr.. Fix preached his trial sermon from
Luke 10: 3, which was highly approx
ed and sustained as satisfactory. Most
of the day was consumed in examining
the two candidates. Mr.. Fix's exami-
nation was sustained in all its parts.
Owing to ill health, which had inter-
rupted Mr.. Henderlite's classical edu-
cation, he was excused from some items
of usual examination, but in view of
his theological course and a good ex-
animation on it, Presbytery determined
to license him, and about p. N. both
the candidates were duly licensed !;
after which Presbytery adjourned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
summer Tacatton Tours.

The Baltimore & Ohio r. R. Co. now has
on sale st all its Offices east Of the Ohio
River a full line of tourists excursion tick
cts TO- an the lake mountain and seashore
resorts in the Eastern and Northern States
and in Canada These tickets are valid for
return journey until October Slst. Before
deciding upon your sunmer outing it would
be well 20 consult the B, & o. Book Of
Routes and Rates for summer Tours. ~
All b. & o. Ticket Agents at principal
points have them, or they will be sent upon
receipt of of ten cents. for postage, by Chas.
o. Scull. Gen'l Passenger Agent b. x o.
h. r. Baltimore, Nd
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Nelosy Notes.

Miss Helen Gould gave $lOO,OOOOO to
the ST. Louis sufferers.
Edward f. Bruner, son-in-law of Senator
EIkius, died in New York City last Friday
afternoon.
Saturday morning last there was a CLOUD
burst" at Senaca, Missouri, and twenty-sev-
en- persons drowned.
Gen. Fitz Lee left Lynchburg on Sunday,
via Florida, for Cuba He was accompsn-
led By his son, Ftz, Jr., aud private secre-
tary Jones.
The Senate, after several hours debate,
yesterday passed the Butler bill prohibiting
the issue of bonds without the authority of
Congress. Yeas 80 Nays %.
Mr.. E. L. Fishpaw, a well known and re-
spected farmer of near Vaudeville, Clarke
county, was killed by lightning last Thurs
day morning whilst planting corn.
The Prohibitonists, in National Conyen-
ton at Pittsburg last week, nominated Mr.
Joshua lowering, of Baltimore for Presi-
dent. Advocates of free coinage of silver
bolted and organized a Rump Convention
Miss Tillie Russell of Winchester receiv-
ed a letter from Mr. Snyder authorizing her
to have headstones placed at the graves of
the Texas Confederates in Stonewall Gene
terry. The stones will be in place by next
Saturday.
The River and Harbor Bill, involving an
expenditure of 10000, 900, was yesterday
passed by the House over the Presidents
veto. Yeas 220; Nays 60. 1t looks like
nearly every congressional district has a
river or creek to be improved.
The latest, most authentic statement puts
the dead in St. Louis, including East St.
Louis, at AS; fatally injured, 10; missing,
l56. It is said the property loss has been
greatly oyerestimated Thousands of men
are employed bringing order out of chaos,
Last Thursday and Friday the Manning
ton Development Company sold $50 lots at
good prices for cash, The bidding was
spirited, and the auctioneer said the people
had the money and were progressive and
determined to improve and build up the
town.
Mark NJ. POmeroy, better known as
Brick" Pomeroy, a noted Democratic edi-
tor, died in Brooklyn Saturday morning
At one time he became wealthy, and as the
editor Of the Lacross Wisconsin, Democrat,
with its 100000 subscribers, was influential
and fearless.
The wife of Col L. L. Boyce, of Clarke,
by the shying of her horse and turning of a
saddle was thrown to the ground and quite
severely hurt. She was stunned by fall
upon her head, aud when she regained con-
seriousness she found her horse grazing near
by, mounted him and rode home
~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

When Rev. c. II. Rocky moved to Shep-
herdstown three years ago, be was consid-
ersbly annoyed at losing diamond pin the
first week he was here. A few days ago
while repairs were being made at the par
sonage, he found the pin under the carpet
-SheD. ReQister.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
County Clerk.

To the Voters Of Jefferson County:
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the office of Clerk Of the County Court OF said
county, subject to the Democratic Primary
Election. If nominated and elected to said
Office promise to perform the duties of the
same faithfully.
March Is, 1896. GERARD ID. MOORE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

Kentucky, in county conventions last
Saturday. declared for free silver. The
Courier-Journal takes a rather gloomy view
of it, and says "They the Democrats)
have repudiated the only President the
Democratic party has elected and seated for
forty years. They have repudiated the most
distinguished Of Kentucky living sons and
the greatest Democratic intellect In the
United States. They have spit upon the
fathers Of the party whose name and organ
ization they claim, have proclaimed Jefer
son an ignoramus, Jackson q conspirator,
Benton knave and Cleveland a traitor
For the faith handed down through a hun
dred years of glorious party history, they
have substituted a fad rejected by every in
telligent civilization on the globe, and for
the opponents Of tha. faith they have sub
stituted such apostles Of popuiism as Stew
art. such exhorters Of socialism as Tillman,
such evangels Of anarchism As Alleged. sat
urday's work makes Kentucky Republican
for wears. Before Saturday Bradleyism was
dead, but Saturday made it possible for any
Republican TO carry Kentucky over a party
which binds itself TO the corpse Of free sill
verism. The one thing now for Kentucky
Democracy is that the Chicago convention
shall not ratify its stupendOus blunder, and
that chance seems all too remote"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce ROBERT
CHEW as a candidate-subiect to the action OF
the Democratic Primary-for Sheriff OF Jeffer-
son county. The Deputies as follows;
J. w. RIDER-Harper's Ferry District.
in. TRUssELL-Shepherdstow "
A. +. DAvIs-Kabletown
SAML ID. ESGLE-Middleway
J. w. 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, 1896-06-03
County Surveyor.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
County Suryeyor-subiect to the action of the
Democratic primary election. am graduate
Of the POLYTECHNIC Institute, Troy, n. Y, and
have had seven 90 years practical experience
with B. q O. and n. & w. Railroads.
May 10, 1896. L. c. DAVENPORT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Assessor.

At the solicitation of many friends hereby
announce myself as a candidate for Assessor
of the Second District-subject to the decision
of the Democratic Primary. l respectfully
solicit your support.
G. Z. LAMAR.
Moler's West Virginia.
Feb : 1900
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

Norfolk prognosticators are not promising
for more than the third Of an average crop
of potatoes but the bean product will be
such as to make all Boston look benigniy on
the Virginia trucksters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

Mothers will find Chamberlain Cough
Remedy especially valuable for Group and
whooping cough. 1t will give prompt re-
lief and is safe and pleasant. We have sold
it for several years and it has never failed
to give the most perfect satisfaction G. w.
Richards, Duquesne, Pa. Sold by Brown
& Hoof, Druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce JAMES NJ.
MASON, JR., as a candidate for the office of
Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the action of
the Democratic Primaries
HARPER'S FERRY VOTERS.
April 18th. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

The Richmond Times says lady took
punctured silver dollar to bank there,
few DAYS ago, and got So cents for it. For
q punciured gold dollar she would have got
ten about o.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

The foregone conclusion that Mckinley
will be nominated by reclamation has ROD
bed the St. Louis convention Of interest II
can't hold a candle to Chicago this time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Sheriff.

Weare authorized and requested to announce
EUGENE BAKER as a candidate for Sheriff
of Jefferson County, subject to the Democratic
Primary.
County papers copy and send bill to Mr..
Baker.l
April % 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
County Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce Cart. LEE
III. MOLER as a candidate for the office OF
County Commissioner from Shepherdstown
district, subject to the action of the Democratic
primary.
Nav % 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized TO announce Mr.. G.
FRANK GALLAHER as a candidate for re-
election as Justice of the Peace Of Charles
Town District-subject TO the action Of the
Democratic Primary.
Auril % 1900
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized TO announce DAVID
HOWELL, ESQ, as q candidate for reelection
as Justice of the Peace of Charles Town Dis
trict-subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary.
ADril % 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

Marines from a United States warshiP and
a British warship were landed at Cornio,
Nicaragua, recently, 20 protect the lives aud
property Of the people from drunken rioters
They acted conformity and in harmony, and
quickly brought order out Of confusion
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Legislature.

To the Voters Of Jefferson County:
At the urgent request of many friends, from
every section of the county, announce my,
self as a candidate to represent the county OF
Jefferson in the next Legislature. II elected,
pledge my best abilities to faithful discharge
of incumbent duties. My candidacy is sub
iect to the action of the primary.
r. w. MORROW,
Summit Point, JEFF Co., VIVA.
March 81 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce Col FOR
REST w. BROWN as a candidate for re-elec-
ton TO the Office of Prosecuting Attorney Of
Jefferson county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primaries.
Anrif 1909
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

II is diverting to see how some kepu0n-
can editors poke their heads out OF the
financial creyice in the &. o. P. to remark
upon a Democratic split on the money ques-
ton
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce w. +. AL
EXANDER as a candidate for Clerkship of
the County Court of Jefferson County-subiect
to the action of the Democratic Primary Elec-
ton.
March 4. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Assessor.

We are authorized to announce d. G. DON
NELLY as a candidate for Assessor for the
First District-subiect to Democratic Primary.
March II 1SQR
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

The Democrats Of Winchester in eonyen-
ton on Monday declared for sound currency
and endorsed President Cleveland's admin
;stration
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce WIN. II,
WILSON as a candidate for Prosecuting Attor-
ney of Jefferson county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
April Is 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
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.
]. w. GARDNER.
Feb 10 1906
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
Assessor.

We are authorized to announced Mr..
CHARLES NJ RONEMUS as a candidate for
the Assessorship of Second District-subject
to the Democratic Primary.
Feb. II. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

Beautiful styles and colorings in wash
fabrics, lawns, dimities, organdies, jaconetts,
grass linens, ETC., at very low prices at Burns
& Shugert's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

Paris green, insect powder, copperas,
London purple, carbolic acid and Fly paper
at Brown & Hooff's drug store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03
County Surveyor.

hereby announce myself candidate for
the office of County Suryeyor-subject 70 the
action of the Democratic Primary.
May Is, 1896. JAMES X. HENDRICKS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

Make your buggies look new by using the
Lightning Liquid Paint Finish and carriage
top dressing, for sale only by Brown &
Hoof, druggists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-03

The Pioneer Press at Martiusburg, the
recognized organ Of the colored people, is
indignant because Of the slight put upon
the colored voters by the white Republicans
in conventions. Itsays
"The idea Of not a colored man going to
Clarksburg and Grafton conventions from
Jefferson county In said county the color
ed vote is over eleven hundred. and there
are not two hundred white Republican votes
Yet, they play boss and have played IL 90
long until the colored men are sick and
tired Of them, and for that reason and that
alone. so many Of them stay at home on
election day"