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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
FrankLesIie's PopuIarMOnthIy for May.

The illustrated "Lee of Virginia" series
was continued in the May number of Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly with paper by
Henry Tyrrell, relating to General Lees
part in the momentous events of the years
1S59-1S62 These events include the John
Brown raid at Harper's Ferry, the secession
of the Southern States and outbreak of the
Civil War, General Lees resignation from
the United States army, and appointment
to the command of the Confederate forces
of Virginia, his campaign in the west, the
establishment of Jefferson Davis at Rich
mond as President of the Confederacy the
first battle of Bull Run, and General Nc
Clellan's invasion of Virginia by way of
the Peninsula and advance upon Richmond.
Akin to this subject is a charming sketch
written by Mrs. Jefferson Davis, descriptive
of life in the "White House of the Confed-
eracy" during the war. Mrs. Roger A.
Pryor adds an interesting chapter and an
exquisite portrait to her Ancestry of Gen.
eral Lee There is also portrait of Col,
R. H. Lee, of Clarke county, nephew of
Light Horse Harry" and cousin of Gen.
r. f. Lee Col. Lee was a member of
the "Botts Grays"-Co. G, 2nd Virginia
Infantry, "Stonewall Brigade" went
from this town. he was wounded whilst
bearing aloft the colors of the 2nd regiment
at Kernstown-the color bearer having been
killed-and later disabled for active field
duty, became judge of the military court
aud performed excellent service. Col. Lee
is now a practicing lawyer in the courts of
Virginia-an all round man Of worth, and
worthy of his great name and ancestry
Other notable features of the number are
the illustrated articles upon Cuban Nom
combatants" by Frederick A. ODER "The
Prince of Wales on American Prairies," by
Mrs. J. Leduc; "Sons and Daughters of
Federal Sires,' by Nine. Barbara MacGa-
han; and "Vagabond Wanderings in Guat-
emala," by Thomas R. Dawley, Jr,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
HIGHEST of all in Leavening Power-Laest U. Govt Report
summer Vacation Tours.

The Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Co. now has
on sale at all its Offices east of the Ohio
River full line of tourists excursion tick
cts to all 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 summer outing it would
be well to consult the B, & o. Book OF
"Routes and Rates for Summer Tours. y
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. & o.
X. r., Baltimore, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

Bishop \. W. Wilson reached his home
in Baltimore, after weeks Of absence in Cal
ifornia and elsewhere, on June Dad. The
following Sunday he preached the annual
sermon before the WOmen's Missionary So
ciety of the NJ. E. Church, South, in Wash
ington City thence he went to Oxford, Ga,
to preach the commencement sermon at
Emory College He is under engagement
to preach the sermon at the Wesleyan Uni
versity, Middletown, Conu., on the Dist in
slant
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
The Mountain Chdtttduqltd--MOultG in
Lake Park, Md, on the Matn Line Of
the Picturesque u. d; o.

The most superb and sensible summer re-
sort in America. 100000 expended in i'm
proyements; 200 beautiful cottages hotel
and cottage board at from $500 to $1,000
per week-chesper than staying at home
The mountain air and the mountain views
simply indescribable Session August 9th
to the 18th. Three superb entertainments
daily. The best music and the best lectur-
ers money can procure. DR.. T. Dewitt
Talmage, Gen. John B. Gordon and Bishop
J. II. Vincent already secured, with 100 9TH
ers. DR.. w. L. Davidson, the great Chau-
tauqua manager, in charge.
SUMNER ScHooLs.-2O departments of
important school work in charge of leading
instructors from the prominent universities
A wonderful chance for teachers and stu
dents desiring to make up studies. Tuition
insignificant. Wishes of students gratified.
Low rates on railroads. For full detailed
information and illustrated programme, adj
dress A. r. Sperry, Mountain Lake Park,
MARYLAND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Nelcsy Notes.
Yesterday Postmaster General Wilson de-
livered the literary address at Vanderbilt
University

Yesterday Postmaster General Wilson de-
livered the literary address at Vanderbilt
University.
Mr.. Phillip McGaka aud Miss Rose K.
Clipp were married at the latter's residence
on June Sd, by Rev. S w. Cole.
President Cleveland aud Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue Miller spent Monday at
Leesburg fishing for trout in Mr.. Henry
Harrison's trout streams.
Little Men and Women for May is a good
number-its contents quite up to the past
excellent editions. Only S1OO-published
by the Alpha Pub Co, Boston.
Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veter-
ans of Winchester viii leave for Richmond
on the 10Th. There will be $50 men, in
Guiding veterans, guard and band.
Mr.F.A. Graichen, glove manufacturer at
Winchester, died last Saturday-aged 60
wears. He served one term as mayor OF
Winchester, and occupied other responsible
positions.
"Babyland" for May, published by the
Alpha Publishing Company, Boston, at 81
cents year, is equal to the best numbers
that have preceded it. The little people are
made happy by Babyland.
Financially, President Kruger has done
great stroke of business in the Transvaal.-
The fines of the johannesburg reformeTs to-
tai up 100000, equal to oue-ffth OF a
years income Of the South African republic
Pansy for June presents a handsome
typographical appearance, and the contents
in all features, are equal to the best that
have preceded this number There are a
number of illustrations. Published at Bos-
ton by the Lothrop Publishing Company
S1OO per year.
The famous collection Of vioins owned by
the late R. d. Hawley, of Hartford, Conn.,
has been sold to Ralph Granger, of San Di'
ego, Cal. The price paid is said to be in the
neighborhood of $4,000 The collection
consists Of twelve instruments and include;
the famous King Joseph violin, said to be
the finest in existence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce ROBERT
CHEW as a candidate-subject to the action Of
the Democratic Primary-for Sheriff OF Jeie,.
son county. The Deputies as follows:
J. w. RIDER-Harpers Ferry District.
J. n. TRUssELL-Shepherds
A. +. DAvIs-Kabletown
SAM'L ID. ENGLE-Middleway
]. w. RUssKLL-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, 1896-06-17
Legislature.

To The Voters Of Jefferson County:
At the urgent request of many friends, from
every section of the county, announce nv.
self as candidate to represent the county Of
Jefferson in the next Legislature. If elected
pledge my best abilities to a faithful discharr,
of incumbent duties. My candidacy is sub
ject to the action Of the primary.
r. w. MORROW,
Summit Point, JEFF. Co., WA
March u, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

Miss Letitia Scott, niece of the wife of
Vice President Stevenson, was united in
marriage with Lieutenant Bromwell, L. 5.
engineer corps, in Washington on Thursday
last. A year or two ago Miss Scott was q
guest of Hon. George r. Weddings family
in this town. Miss Frances Vending was
present at the marriage The bride was
given away" by the Vice. President The
telegram announcing the marriage says -
"Nliss Scott made beautiful bride, dressed
in an elegant gown of white satin, trimmed
with lace hounces. The lace belonged to
the brides grandmother. 1t fell from a
yoke in the neck over the waist and sleeves,
and garlands of orange blossoms were worn
with IT,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

Yesterday, whilst the St. Louis Conveu-
ton was engaged in the preliminary work
Of digging the political graves Of some now
prominent Republicans, Mr. Mckinley was
al his Ohio home performing the service of
pan-bearer at the funeral Of a friend. Hon.
Tom B. Reed a, the same time was 10 his
room at the Shoreham in Washington ex-
tracing entertainment from one Of Robert
Louis Stevenson's romsnces
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

Last Thursday the Hastings Court of
Staunton chartered a joint stock company
under the style of The Wesleyan Female
Institute Triton 7. Fishburne, Of Roam
oke is president c. r. Caldwell and Rev
Il. P. Hamill, Of Stanton, respectively,
vice-president and treasurer These with
Robert Magruder, of Baltimore, and Isaac
W. Cantor, Of Washington, constitute the
directory. The new company proposes to
conduct the Wesleyan Female School which
has been in the hands of receivers, with
Rev H. P. Hamill as president Of the faculty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Cleveland speaks.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Iu reply to
request from the New York Herald for
statement concerning the Democratic stu
alton, President Cleveland tonight sent the
following to that newspaper:
'T have made no figures as to the Prooa-
bic action Of delegates already chosen or to
be chosen to the Democratic national con-
yen,ion. but I refuse to believe that when
the time arrives for deliberate action, there
will be eugrafted upon our Democratic creed
a demand for free, unlimited aud independ-
ept coinage Of silver. cannot believe this,
because I know the Democratic party Is
neither unpatriotic nor foolish, and because
il seems 30 clear TO me that such a course
will inaict very great injury upon every
interest Of our country which it has been the
mission Of Democracy to advance, and Will
result ia lasting disaster to our party organ
izatiOn.
oThere Is little hope that, as a means OF
success, this free silver proposition, after ITS
thorough discussion during political cam
paign. will attract majority Of the voters
Of the country. Il must be that many oil
the illusions influencing those now relying
upon this alleged panacea for their ills Will
be dispelled before the time comes for them
TO cast their ballots, which viii express their
sober second thought. The adoption by the
Democracy Of this proposition would, l be-
lieye. give to our opponents an advantage
both in the present and future, which they
do not deserve.
"My attachment to true Democracy Is so
strong that consider its success as identical
with the promotion Of the country's good
This ought sufficiently to account for my
anxiety that no mistake be made at our
partv convention. In my opinion, no effort
should be spared to secure such action by
the delegates as will avert party demoraliza-
ton. It's a place for consultation and com
parison Of views, and those Democrats who
believe in the cause Of sound money should
there be heard aud be constantly IN evil
dence.
"a cause worth Sighting for is worth fight
ing for to the end. Ifsound money Demo
Gratis suppose there is danger Of mistake
being made, such danger should stimulate
their activity in ayer;ing it instead Of Great
ing discouragement
"I am very far from arrogating 20 myself
a controlling influence upon the policy OF
my party, but, as an unainching Democrat
who has been houored by his party aud who
desires hereafter no greater political priyi-
lege than to occupy the place of private 10
the ranks hope I may not be blamed for
saying this much a. this time in the interest
As it seems to me, Of the grand old organiza-
ton 40 rich ia honorable traditions, so justly
proud Of its achievements aud always SO un-
daunted and brave ia its battles for The peo-
Piles welfare"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

The grave at Guuston, Fairfax county, OF
George Mason, the author of the Virginia
bill of rights, was honored last Friday by
the two patriotic societies of Washington
It was the 10th anniversary of the adop-
ton of the bill by the representatives of
Virginia and large delegation Of compa-
triots, descendants of men who bore the
bruut Of the revolutionary war, made it the
occasion of pilgrimage to the historic spot
that a simple marker might be erected with
appropriate ceremony over Mason's last
resting place At Gunston Hall, which Geo
Mason constructed and occupied with the
luxury of a colonial gentleman, Mr. Joseph
Specht, the present owner, extended q very
cordial welcome. The visitors were shown
through the old mansion, which has been
elegantly furnished. The exercises were
under the Joint direction of the boards of
management of the Sons Of the Revolution
and the Sons of the American Revolution.
An address WIS delivered by Justice Har-
Ian, who spoke briefly Of the history Of Geo.
Mason. With the conclusion of the address
DR.. Goode announced that the grave would
be designated by marker, and Gen. A. w.
Greedy, with brief remarks, placed the iron
shaft in its place The form is that Of
Greek cross. The grave thus honored was
that Of the grandfather of our towusman,
Hon. James NJ. Mason.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

On account Of Confederate Veterans re-
union the \. * W. r. r. will sell on June
29,h, 30th aud July lsl round trip tickets
from Charles Town, vs.. Va, 20 Richmond
Va. a, 1925 each, via Basic, Va, and @ &
o. r. +. Limit Of tickets for return July
9Th, 1896. II there is sufficient number will
have special train from Basic to Richmond.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

The National Republican Convention be-
gan It's sessions at St. Louis yesterday. The
opening was not marked by enthusiasm. The
nomination of Mckinley and the adoption
Of gold platform seems to be foregoue
conclusion. By a vote Of 35 to the COM
mittee on resolutions elected Gen. Foraker
chairman over T.. 5. Senator Dubois,
showing the proportions Of gold and silver
sentiment. Fairbanks of Indiana tempo
rary chairman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
County Clerk.

To he Voters Of Jefferson County:
l hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the office of Clerk of the County Court OF said
county, subject 10 the Democratic Primary
Election. If nominated and elected 10 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, 1896-06-17
Sheriff.

Weare authorized and requested to announcr
EUGENE BAKER as a candidate for Shers
of Jefferson County, subject 10 the Democrats
Primary
County papers copy and send bill to Mr.
Baker.
April % 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

The driver Of a laundry wagon was nom
mated by the Populists in Oregon for Con-
gress. He may be a serviceable man in the
House-if he gets thereby putting some
Of the members in the way Of getting their
soiled linen washed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce Col. FOR.
REST w. BROWN as a candidate for re-eec.
ton to the office of Prosecuting Attomey Of
Jefferson county, subject to the action Of de
Democratic Primaries.
April s, 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

Minnesota Democrats at the recent State
Convention turned down free coinage Of sill
yer resolutions The platform is for the
present gold standard, aud foi as large use
Of silver as is safe and consistent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce W. i. AL.
EXANDER as a candidate for Clerkship Of
the County Court of Jefferson County-sublec
to the action of the Democratic Primary E.o'
ton.
March 4, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce JAMES N
MASON, JR., as a candidate for the Office Of
Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the action Of
the Democratic Primaries.
HARPERS FERRY VOTERS
April 18th. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized TO announce WIN. Il.
WILSON as a candidate for Prosecuting Attoi.
ney of jefferson county, subject TO the action
of the Democratic primary.
April 10, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Pound dead

There , something so shocking about
sudden death that the mere mention Of il
wrenches the nerves of sensitive people.
Millions Of people pray for deliverance from
it. Every Sunday in every Episcopal church
IN tie world, these words are said
From battle aud murder and sudden death
Good Io-d. deliver us"
lust why sudden death should be shock
ing aud death after lingering disease easy
10 bear would puzzle any one 10 tell. Il
would seem that it would be more terrible
10 see some loved one wasting away daily
becoming weaker-daily slipping toward a
death no less certain because 1t was slow in
coming Consumption causes more deaths
than heart disease more than cholera
more than yellow fever - more than any
other disease the world has ever known
And vet people are careless about it. 4 man
In danger Of sudden death from heart dis
ease can avoid the danger simply by keeping
quiet and avoiding excitement. Consump-
ton goes right on with its deadly work no
matter what the man does OF bow he con
ducts himself If he doesn't take the right
medicine to cure it. Consumption affects
the whole body II is a blood disease II
permeates the whole system Il shows IN
the lungs because the blood goes to the
lungs for publication. II carries impurities
there TO be made pure. II there is too much
i1npurlty, the lungs are Observation-Disclosures
loaded - the impurity stops there The
germs of disease stop there They develop
and multiply and then consumption takel
definite form. DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery cures % per cent of all cases
Of consumption, lingering coughs, throat
and bronchial diseases if II is taken accord.
ing TO directions. Get It at drug stores
learn all about it IN Dr. Pierce's great zoos
page work, Common Sense Medical Ad,
wiser, sent FREE on receipt Of II one-ceui
stamps 70 cover cost OF mailing only. II
contains 1908 pages, pTofusely illustrated. II
Is a veritable medical library, complete ir
one volume. Every family should possess
copy for ready reference in case Of sudder
sickness OF accidents Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, ~ Y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Notice.

Complaints having been lodged with me by
numerous citizens against boys shooting slugs
and gravel within the corporate limits Of
Charles Town with air guns and gum sings
/ hereby notify all such offenders that fine
of $3.50 or Imprisonment will follow each ar
rest made hereafter for above violations of the
law. GUSTAV BROWN,
June Il, 1896. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Pasture.

The c. NJ. VI. 81. Co. will furnish PIE
at reasonable rates for COWS and horse ~ eiss-,
lands of the Company and its stoek,.o. go
after the Ist Of May guard will k .sl Con.
from railroads during the day, 5ut lnT ps-.is
PAW will not be responsible tor los
wanting pasture will please sPPl{p % ,,ept
April -, 1896. a. u DAM .-o--
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
County Commissioner.

At the solicitation Of friends, respectfully
announce myself as a candidate for County
subject TO the Democratic primary.
June 10, 1896. J. S. MELVIN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
County Commissioner.

We are authorized TO announce Carr. LEE
II. MOLER as a candidate for the office Of
County Commissioner from Shepherdsiovu
district, subject to the action Of the Democrats
primary.
Nav 90 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Notice to Creditors.

To the Creditors Of Mary Ann Cannon
You are hereby notified to present your
claims and demands against the estate Of Mary
Ann Cannon to the undersigned at his office
in Charles Town, w. Va, on or before the
18th day Of June, l596,-having before me the
account Of ]. Garland Hurst, Com. Admir- Of
Mary Ann Cannon for settlement.
Given under my hand this End day of May,
1896. CLE0N MOORE,
May g, 1896 Ct. COm'r Of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
4 Handsome Book on Summer Travel.

The Baltimore & Ohio r. X. Co. has just
issued handsome book descriptive of the
various summer resorts, in the mountains
and by the seaside, adjacent to or reached
by its system of lines.
1t is finely printed and illustrated by a
number of very fine cuts. Send 10 cents to
Chas. O. Scull, Gen'l Passenger Agent, Bal
timore, Nd, for a copy.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

An unique letter was received at the
Charles Town postofice yesterday. The
writing, address and stamp were on @ paper
collar. What neckst?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

Great reduction in all kinds Of summer goods
at Hirschmans.
Mattings have dropped in price at Hirsch-
mans. % cent mating at Is cents and 20 cent
mating at 10 cents
70 cent men straw hats at so cents at
Hirschman's.
Everything in light weight goods has been
reduced at Hirschmans.
Too many goods on hand compols them to
make a great reduction on their entire stock
at Hirschman's.
Chidrens $3.50 suits reduced to 90 cents at
Hirschman's.
Mems $500 cheviot suits reduced to 500 at
Hirschmans.
so pair of light weight pants, formerly 500
pair, reduced to Sl.00, at Hirschmans.
So cent mems straw hats reduced to 50 cents,
at Hirschmans.
Children's waist suits, formerly 500, now 80
cents at Hirschmans.
Hirschman can save you money on every
thing you want to buy, as our stock must be
reduced.
Mems summer coats, from % cents up, at
Hirschman's.
Raisins, prunes, peaches and dried apples at
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17

Southern Republicans are treated with
scant courtesy at ST. Louis. Their negro
delegates have to fight for the privilege OF
eating. drinking and sleeping With their
white colleagues, and hereafter they will. be
denied such representation at national Re-
publican conventions as have heretofore
been allowed them, and mo-, be permitted TO
have two delegates from each congressional
district, but only the number to which the
votes they cast may endtIe them. by the
change, the representation from the North
will be greatly increased while that from
their section will be so reduced as to make
the vote of the South iu national Republi-
can conventions Of little OF no account
Alexandria Gazette
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Notice.

All persons are hereby cautioned as9 an tie
oIating the town ordinances oy FL III TIE
bodies of dead animals WITHIN On rsgard 70 the
corporation limits. as the law III
same Will De s'fi''' 'GTsTAv Brow,
"0' Mayor.
May 6. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Stock Notice.

Stock found running at large within the
corporate limits on the new addition will be
taken up the same as elsewhere, and the law
strictly enforced. GUSTAV BROWN,
May IL, 1895. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
County Surveyor.

/ hereby announce myself candiaa u he
the Office Of County SuryeyOr-suDecl
action Of the Democratic Primary: ,r,cve
Nav 10. 1896. JAMES X. HBNDhiO''''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
Legislature.

We are authorized to announce J.GARLANn
HURST a candidate for Delegate to the IeS;.
lature 10 represent the County of JefeNoS--
subject to the action Of the Democratic p
mary.
April %. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-17
County Surveyor.

hereby announce myself candidate \, n
County SurYeyor-subject 10 The acton 49,,
Democratic primary election. ! am a gls', ~
Of the POLYTECHNIC Institute, Troy y. J. ~,
have had seven ca years practical eA le'''@
with b. Il o. and n. & w. Railroads. ,opr
Nav l3. 1896. &c. DAYENPOkI,