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Evening journal., 1896-08-19
Hej Was FIFTY Years OIa.

Yesterday was the 6ftieth anniversary
of the birth of ex-Sherif William
Simmons and at the conclusion of the
meeting of the Street aud Sewer Depart
ment he entertained his fellow mem srs
and the reporters with Roman punch,
Ice cream and cake.
Evening journal., 1896-08-19

II the House OF Lords should be
abolished In England what would be the
effect upon the value OF titles in the
matrimonial market of this eountry :
Most likely there would hs a slump.
Evening journal., 1896-08-19

Mark Hanna, since his visit to New
York, has come to the opinion that the
financial question Is the main one In this
campaign. Most people arrived at that
conclusion long ago
Evening journal., 1896-08-19
WOMAN TO THE FORE.
Anything From a Soldier and
Frog Farmer Down.
PLEASANT HACK RIDE LAST WIGHT
Party OF YouHR WILMINGTON People Took
= Jaunt Down Near Nowark-News About
Wilmington FoIk-rbsir ComIngs and
Goings and DoiDRs Generally.

All communications intended for insertion
In this column should be addressed to Society
Editor, care of the EVENING JOURNAL. Com
munications should be written on one side OF
she paper only.
Evening journal., 1896-08-19

There is q man in Connecticut who ID
the father of forty six children, but un-
fortunately for the Nutmeg" State he
was born = French CanadiAn--ths most
prolific people In the world.
Evening journal., 1896-08-19
Semi Bank to tha Inatitute.

Robert OstliD, the feeble-minded youu
who Was brought in day or go ago by
Penny Hill farmer, was cent to-day I
the Philadelphia Institute for Feebl
Minded Children. from which place b
had aacAned
Evening journal., 1896-08-19

The political crop In the South and
West Is attracting more sttsntion than
any other this year It is now In the
bud, bat viii be fully ripe In November.
Evening journal., 1896-08-19
Lecture BY Honry o. Turner.

A lectRre at Shields Library Room OF
Friday evening. August 81, by Henry Q
Turner, Esq Subject. Life and Politics
Services OF Henry Grattan Admission
% cents, payable at the door.
Evening journal., 1896-08-19
Leg Cut while at Play.

Miss Lizzie Pepelo Of number 302 Hsr'
rison street, aged IA years. cut her leg
bsoly while at paw In Brsndywine Park
yesterday. Dr. Chandler was su<s moned.
and 1t required nine stitches to close the
wound.
Evening journal., 1896-08-19
POLITICAL NOTES.
The Republican Firit District Commit
tee has issued cards urging Republican
voters to pay their tax.

tee has issued cards urging Republican
voters to pay their tax.
One Of the Incidents OF yesterday 3 con.
vention was a visit OF John F. Salisbury
to the rooms Of Peter J. Ford end the
statement is made that when Ford 8
friends pressed Salisbury for a reason
FOR not giving Ford his support the reply
WAS that while personally he had high
regard for Ford, he could not support
him because he was Roman Catholic
and that the Methodists would not vote
for him The same state of affairs ia
said to exist so far as William Salisbury
Is concerned. And now Ford's friends
are denounclng both John F. and
William Salisbury as traitors aud A. P.
A. g aud are whetting some long knives
for them.
Samuel M, Knox, president Of the State
League OF Republican Clubs, WAS in New
York yesterday aud took advantage of
the opportunity to drop Ia 1T
the National Republican Headquarters
he says that the place presents quite
an amin ated appearance Mark HaRna
was not there, but WAS expected to day.
State Chairman Hugh o Bcowne and
also went to New York yester-
day to see Hanna. Finding = that
they would be compelled to wait over
until to-day, they took advantage OF the
opportunity to hear Bourke Cochran g
great speech In Madison Square Garden
last night,
II seems TO be generally accepted that,
for the sake of Mckinley and hobart, the
regular Republicans and Addicks.
ties will coma to an agree
ment on the Presidential electors
They have made Hobart sud Hanna the
srbitrators and definite action is exp0c
ted within short time. The
retirement of James G.. Shaw, Ad
dlcksite, in favor of William
Q Sprnsnce regular Republican electoI
In New Castle county, and the with
drawal OF Manlove Hayes, regular
Republican, in favor of d. Miffln Will
SOB, Addicksite elector In Kent county
Is regarded ss the logical compromise
New Castle being the stronghold Of The
regulsrs, and Kent the Gibraltar of the
Addicksites.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Mr. Wilbur F. Eysier prominent bust
ness man of Chambersburg, Pa, was muir
dered in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday
night last Mr. Eyster was on his way from
Pennsylvania to Cripple Greek. where he is
interested in mining He had been stop
ping at the Lindell Hetel for two days, and
paid his bill, with the intention Of leaving
for the West on the 6 10 train Friday even
ing. He is supposed to have been murder
ed for his money, of which it was known he
had considerable on his person in gold aud
currency. His head was found to have been
badly cut with a billy. lie was q son of
Judge Jacob Eyster, was SSd degree Ma
son and owned considerable property in
Chambersburg. He leaves no family.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

The Martinsburg correspondent of the
Baltimore sun makes the following state
ment: The engagement Of Miss Mary Boy
die Faulkner to Mr.. Edgar n. Carter has
been announced Miss Faulkner Is daugh-
ter of Senator Faulkner and is one Of the
lesderers in the young society here She is
pretty young girl Of the blond type and
has many social charms. Mr. Carter lives
at Fort Brideer Wyoming, where he has =
large ranch. He is a native of Virginia and
has an extensive relationship in that State,
being related to the Byrds, Carriers and other
prominent families The wedding is to take
place in September
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

The fifth annual excursion of the Sarah
Zane Fire Company of Winchester will be
run this year to Bay Ridge on Wednesday
August Doth, tickets good for three days af-
fording ample time to witness points of in
terest in Baltimore and Washington, also
to witness a game of national baseball to
played in Baltimore between the Baltimore
and Cincinnati clubs. Fare from Charles
Town Sl.75. Train leaves at 90 a. IN.
Friends Of the company in Jefferson county
are invited to accompany them For fur
Their information correspond with Capt. L..
F. Cooper, Robt. L. Gray or Jas. II. Lillis
of the committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

My little boy, when two years of age, was
taken very i'll with bloody hux. / was adj
vised to use Chamberain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, and luckily procur-
ed part of bottle | carefully read the di-
rections and gave it accordingly. He was
very low, but slowly and surely he began to
improve, gradually recovered, and is now as
stout and strong As ever. feel sure it say
ed his lite. never can praise the Remedy
half its worth. am sorry every one in the
world does not know how good it Is. as do.
Mrs Lima ; Hinton, Grahamsvile, Ma
rion Co, Florida. For sale by Brown &
Hoof, druggists, Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Indigestive poisons are the bane of the dys-
peptics life. When sick see if your sickness
is caused by indigestive poisons. If so, take
Shaker Digestive Cordial This is the only
certain way of being permanently cured, be-
cause IL is the only way that gets rid of the
poisons. Ycu know that fermented food is
poisonous. You know that poison is un-
healthy. Shaker Digestive Cordial clears the
stomach of fermenting food, and puriiies the
blood and system of indigestive poisons. 1t
cures indigestion and the diseases that come
of IT, Headache. dizziness, nausea, stomach
ache, weakness, flatulence, constipation, loss
of appetite. irritability. etc These are a few
of the symptoms, caused by indigcstiye poisOns
cured by Shaker Digestive Cordial.
At druggists price 10 cents to 81 90 per
bottle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Turntno From. Old Friends.

From G,e Baltimore Sun.
No more striking illustration of the pollt-
ical madness of the hour could be furnished
than was afforded By the manner in which
the name of the Hon VIM L. Wilson was
received in the Democratic convention OF
the second congressional district at Fair
mont. w. Va, Tuesday. The mention OF
his name, says the Suns correspondent.
'was the signal for as many groGns as
cheers" and the applause elected by it was
mingled with derisive yells." For the honor
of the second congressional district Of
West Virginia we refuse to believe that
these "groaners" and derisiye ''yellers" rep
resent the Democratic sentiment Of that
section or State. There is no truer Demo
crat, no purer patriot, no higher type OF
able, clean handed and conscientious
craftsmanship in the country than Mr.. Will
son. He has shown his faith by his works
and has risked health and life itself in the
cause of Democratic reform. The sum and
NuUsldlCt VI ltt obtuct hutNh bahtNt AOAth
the "groans" and 'derisive yells" Tuesday
at Fairmont are contained in his supposed
disagreement with the principles announced
10 the Chicago platform There is no evil
dence that he viii support the Chicago
nominees. for he has made no public an
nouncement on the subject But whatever
his attitude may be, no one who knows him
will call IN question either his political in
tegritv or hi, sincere attachment to Demo-
cratic principles. Had he been mere
time serving politician he would have
thrown himself into the silver current with
all possible exepdition. But he is too great
man and too true Democrat to adopt
public course simply because it seems for
the moment popular with section of his
party. Like thousands of other Democrats
he has been placed between the horns of
terrible dilemma by the action Of the Chi
cago convention The idea of voting for
Mckinley is doubtless utterly and uucon-
querably repulsive to him, but he may feel,
like many other Democrats, that in voting
for Bryan he would not be voting for
Democrat, and that in supporting the Chi
cago platform he would be supporting an
uudemocratc and extremely dangerous dec
laration What his position is we do not
undertake to say, but what we do undertake
to say is that there is no man in West Vir
ginia or in any other State who has right
to question either his sincerity or bis Dem
ocracy. The men who "groaned" and yell
ed" derisively at the mention Of his name
at Fairmont did themselves no credit by
that exhibition. If they are true Demo
Gratis and patriots, they will in time''groan"
over their own conduct. A party that re-
viles It's best and ablest leaders and that
turns and attempts to rend such men as
Grover Cleveland and VIM l.. Wilson can
not but awaken the righteous indignation
of thousands of voters with whom Democ-
racy is more than name.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Children's suits at price at Hirschman's.
You never bought children's suits so low as
at Hirschman's.
Now is the time to buy children's SUITS
Prices will never be so low again as now at
Hlrschamn
All our chidren's suits from years to l6,
will be sold at half price, at Hrschman's.
Mems odd pants, formerly 500, now sl.0o,
at Hirschman's.
20 cent mating, now y cents, at Hirsch
mans.
Mems $500 cheviot suits, $3.50 now, at
Hirschmans.
Now is the time TO buy bargains. Hirsch-
mans is the place to spend your money.
Any kind Of summer clothing at half price,
at Hirschmans.
Straw hats at half price, at Hirschman's.
$50 childdren's suits will be sold at half price
at Hirschman's
The greatest bargain sale at Hrschman's you
ever heard Of
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19
Last EXCURSION to Attantic Cfty.

Thursday, August 9th, the b. & o. will
run the last excursion Of the season to At
lantic City Tickets will also be sold at
same rate to Cape May aud Sea Isle City,
and will be good y days, and permit a stop
off at Washington on the return journey.
We give below list of stations in this
vicinity, showing time Of trains and rates
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

We have just received from the music
publishing house Of The Brainard's Sons
Co l5l Wabash Ave, Chicago a copy of
the Red Hot Democratic Campaign Song
Book" for the campaign of1S96. The book
contains solos duets, mixed and male quar-
tets, ard is especially arranged for campaign
clubs. Il Is not a cheap word edition, and
is sold for the remarkable low price of 10
cts or 500 per dozen postpaid.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19
Last Excursion to Niagara Ralls.

The last excursion Of the season via the
Royal Blue Line to Niagara Falls, Watkins
Glen, Rochester aud Buffalo is announced
for Thursday, August 9Th
A special express with Pullman Palace
Cars attached, in charge of an experienced
tourist agent, will leave b q 0. station,
Washington, SO 4. m, Baltimore, 9.05 q.
m, arriving at the Fall at HOO p. m.
Round trip tickets for this excursion will
also be placed on sale Mt following stations
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Capt. J. NJ. Pyne has offered a
gold medal to the man who becomes
the most proficient in drill and at
tendance in his company during the
coming year. The medal will be
issued in time TO be worn at the next
encampment.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Rev. sam Jones began a series of sermons
a, Emory Grove Camp. near Baltimore, ON
Sunday. Ofcourse be touched on politics
aud said "This Country ain't going 90 the
Devil in spite of the gold bug the silver
bug, or the straddle-bug." lie proclaimed
himself Probibitionist, and among other
things along that line said
They tell YOU that Mckinley is a local
preacher 10 tie Methodist Church and that
Bryan is praying, exhortiug member of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. But
there's a mighty lot Of brewers and distillers
in this country. and Mckinley and Bryan
amt going % open their mouths on the ljq-
uor subject any more than they are going 20
take wings and fly around the earth
where are your brave men 10 public lite
to-day? They're mighty scarce There's
only Que. as far as ] know. don't saw this
as a Democrat. because am not a Demo
crat. But old Grover Cleveland is as cour-
ageous a. they make them He stands
around. sits down, gets up. walks about
whenever he please-, he says Just what he
means and sticks by what he says But he's
BY himself His whole gang Is down on
him. We know that
Sam is unique.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Ex-senator Iugalls says at j. not IN
due eulogy to say tba, by his Madison
Square Garden speech he Bryan has put
himself on a higher plane than be has yet
occupied intellectually"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19


On Thursday evening last near the close
Of the day, Mr. George 7. White peacefully
passed away at his late residence in this
place. after a long and serious illness cover
ing nearly six months Mr.. White was
born in Virginia October Sth, 1856. After
the death Of his mother and the killing Of
hi, father in the army the deceased with his
young sister were placed by kind friends in
the Episcopal Church Home at Richmond,
Va, where they remained until they were
brought 10 this county and placed in the
families of Messrs. Martin and d. f. Bill
myer where they grewup and were educated.
The deceased married Miss Annie Staley
several years ago when he took up his resi-
dencc in Shepherdstown where he has since
resided. His wife and three children and
his sister, who is Mrs. d G. Adams, of
Charles Town, are left To mourn their loss.
The deceased was au exemplary man, quiet
in all things, homes; aud industrious, and
highly respected by his numerous acquain-
ances.-Shep Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Miss Sallie Chaplain, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Clapham, of
this place, died at Weston on Thurs
day evening last. Her remains were
brought TO Martinsburg and inferred
on Saturday, Rev. w. l.. Gravatt,
of this place, officiating.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Ex Gov. Z. Willis Wilson has been NOM
mated for Congress in the 3rd district
The Governor is a eampaigncr OF almost eX-
ceptioual yigor, aud viii, doubtless, make
it red bot for his opponent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Tickets will also be sold from other sta
tons at correspondingly low rates.
For more detailed information apply to
nearest B. & O. agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Like Mr. Bryan, Mr.. Brown, Democratic
nominee for Congress in this district, and
Mr.. Peudleton, Democratic nominee for
Congress in the f,h district, have each re-
ceived the Populist nomination. on course
this means many votes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Hon. VIM. j. Bryan and wife are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Perriue at Red
Hook, New York. There is another Mrs.
Perrine in New York, moiher-iu-law Of
President Cleveland
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Hon. VIM. T. Burnside will adj
dress the public upon the political
issues of the day at Shepherdstown
on the night of the oath, at half past
seven; at Charles Town August 10Th,
at , o'clock p. m. also at Harper's
Ferry, at Johadab Hall, at half past
seven. vt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

We regret to learn, just before 60
ing to press, of the death of Eugene
Mathena, eldest son of Mr.. j. A. r.
Mathena, aged about sixteen years.
He fell from horse on the pike not
far from his fathers residence, south
of town, about four O'Clock yester-
day afternoon, and remained uncon-
scious until about eleven last night,
when death overlook him. The de-
ceased was a lad of much intelligence
and laudable ambition, and his early
and sudden demise will be a sad
blow to devoted parents.-SpirH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

We suggest to some Of our contemporaries
who are referring 20 the Madison Square
Garden speech Of Mr.. Bryan as maichies-'
that he will have to pick his flint aud try 1t
again.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

For more detailed Information apply to
Chas. o. Scull general passenger agent,
Baltimore, Nd.
Remember the date, Thursday, August
18th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

And corresponding!Y low rates from
other stations. Tickets will also be
placed on sale at offices of all con-
Meeting lines.
The B. &. o. maintains double
daily service of through solid vesti-
bule trains between the East and
Chicago. with Pullman sleeping and
dining cars attached.
G.. A. X. Veterans will remember
that all B. & o. trains run via Wash
iDgton, Harper's Ferry and the Po-
tomac Valley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

The Democrats of Manning's
SchOol-House have organized Bryan
and Sewall Club, with thirty men,
bers-B. Z. Beavers president and
treasurer, AMI JAS. Il. Appel sec'y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Ofcourse il is fair in political warfare TO
expose the inconsistencies Of public men
especially Of those actively engaged in party
politics.-but il would seem that those who
have so recently boxed the compass ough,
TO be a little modest about it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19
Fairs and Exhibitions.

Williams Grove-Aug. 24-2S.
Leesburg-Aug. 25-27.
Morgan's Grove-Sept. IA.
Wheeling-Sept. Ill.
Winchester-Sept. Sill.
Frederick-Oct. 1916.
Hagerstown-Oct. 20-23.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

The ladies will give a Festival in
Firemen's Hall, Rouss Memorial
Building, on the evenings of August
81, 2S and 80, proceeds to aid indie
pendent Fire Company in paying
off debt on their building This
structure, as is we'll known, is one of
the best and finest in the Valley, and
an ornament to our town. The pur-
pose Of this entertainment is there
fore 4 worthy one, and it should be
well patroniZed,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Messrs. Geo. w. NARROW and B.
+. Beavers each lost valuable horse
last week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19
Neicsy Notes.

Tomorrow is Republican Day at Tnwood
Park, Berkeley county.
The Populists aud Republicans have
made junction in North Carolina.
Canada has a circulating medium ofSl4'
100000 in gold and Sj,OOO,OOO in silver
The nomination of General Watts for
Governor was made by reclamation, oppos-
ing candidates having been Withdrawn.
Mr.. Joseph Kimler, father Of Prof A. c.
Kimler, of Shepherdstown died recently at
his home in Smithburg, Nd, aged "A years.
Secretary Herbert, of the Navy, sailed on
Wednesday for Europe lie will be gone
about six weeks. His daughter went with
him.
Spain is preparing to present and press
claim against the United States for DANA
ges because of iibustering expeditions to
Cuba
Mr.. James Reamer, Of the Howard House,
Baltimore, has purchased the Curry farm,
1873 acres, near Waterford, Loudoun county,
for SSO.2j per acre 1t is one of the best
farms in Loudouu county.
Seventy or eighty million dollars in ha'
ted foreign gold will come to Texas this
year to buy the cotton crop, and it will not
be used for crucifxion purposes either, .
says the San Antonio Express.
Mrs. J. NJ. Savage, Of Boston, has re
markable record as cyclist. During the
five years that she has been riding she has
covered, altogether, nearly 10000 miles
last summer she rode 5,497 miles.
Jacob Proctor, one Of the oldest citizens
Of Lawrence county, OHIO, died at Proctor
vile Wednesday afternoon in his ninety
ninth year. His wife, Mary Proctor, died
six hours later. She was ninety five years
old. They had been married for almost
seventy years.
stony Lonesome" the old historic
Ewell homestead, near Greenwich, Prince
William county, where General Ewell re-
sided up to the breaking out Of the war,
was burned last Friday night, the occupants
barely escaping.
Mrs. Ellen Wayler Harrison died at the
home of her sou.in.law, Alexander r. Ran
dali, 1905 Park avenue, Baltimore, on Sat
urday last. She was the oldest living de
scendant Of Thomas Jefferson, Her funeral
took place Mt Monticello on Monday.
A reduction Of track aud freight force on
all the roads ceuteriug at Wheeling began
on Monday. There has been a reduction at
the Piedmont machine shops by suspension
of workmen, and other discharges or fur
loughs are apprehended. The special roa-
sous therefor are not stated
DR.. Fritziof Nansen, the Arctic explorer,
has arrived at Vardo3 Island, in the Arctic
Ocean, Norway, on the steamer Windward,
which recently went to Franz Jesof Land to
bring back the Jackson Farnsworth expe-
ditiou He did not reach the north pole,
but claims to have gotten four degrees near
er to it than any other explorer.
A Washington dispatch says that Presi-
dent Cleveland has refused 10 accept the
resignation of Secretary Hoke Smith, Of
fered on the day thai the Atlanta Journal
announced its determination to support the
Bryan and Sewall ticket. Secretary Smith
now has the matter in his own hands, and
If ne leaves the Cabinet it will be by his
own voluntary act.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Hon W. j. Bryan and wife were guests from
Saturday until Monday Of Mr. and Mrs J Bris-
ben Walker az Observation-Disclosures. Mrs.
Walker is a daughter o. the late General y. H.
Strother-"Porte Crayon"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

Hon. L. c. Ralphsnider, who was before the
Democratic Convention at Wheeling as an as
pirant for the nomination for Governor, but
he withdrew his name before the bahoting
began, has accepted the Populist nomination
for the same position.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-08-19

If you salute a man approaching the
town in buggy it will be pertinent to say
chow are you" but do not ask where have
Won bin ~