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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The 6fty. fourth session Of Congress which
will adjourn this week will be the shortest
so-called "long session since the thirty
6lh, aud yet it has managed to get away
with more than five hundred millions Of
dollars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Announcements.
District DELEGATE.

At the solicitation Of friends, hereby an
nounce myself os a candidate for the Hoass ~
Delegates from the 9TH Delegate District-snS.
ject to the decision of the Democratic Prims.
ries.
April 1, 1896. JOHN p. KEARFOTT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
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.
HARPER'S FERRY VOTERS
April 18th, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Democratic History.

When all ifs and ands are laid aside, the
still remarkable fact remains that the DEM
ocrats have had the presidency for 56 years
and all their opponents together ony Al,
while they have controlled both houses in
25 of the 81 congresses that have sat and
held one branch or the other in 80, leaving
their opponents in complete possession in
Congress during only 10, or much less than
one third of the legislative term. This
means, in other words, that the opponents
of the Democracy, Federaists, Wings and
Republicans, all together, have been intrusl-
ed by the people with the complete control
of both the legislative and executive
branches of the Government during 2l OF
the 100 years since Washington's retire
ment, or much less than one.fourth of the
whole time, while during forty years the
Democracy have controlled both houses of
Congress and the Presidency and has been
in full possession Of the Goverument.-BOs-
ton Globe
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized 10 announce Col. FOR.
REST w. BROWN as a candidate for re-ele,-
ton to the office Of Prosecuting Attorney Of
Jefferson county, subject to the action Of The
Democratic Primaries.
April 8, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Assessor.

At the solicitation Of many friends HEREBY
announce myself as candidate for Asses'o
Of the Second District-subect 10 the dec.s' ~,
of the Democratic Primary. | respediliy
solicit your support. am
Moler's West Virginia.
Feb D 1896
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Our farmer friends report great improve
ment in the condition Of tie growing wheat f,
while the corn has gotten a splendid start.
One of our visitors Tuesday said he pu! out
seventy acres of corn, and it took about
quarter of peck to replant it.-&epderds-
farm Regisfer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The Ohio county Democratic convention
on Monday endorsed Attorney General Ri
ley for denomination for the position which
he now SO ably and acceptably Ais. The
Wheeling Register says: Instead Of divid-
ing and wrangliug over the adoption Of a
currency platform, the convention with great
good sense and true Democratic instinct
agreed to stand by and endorse tie platform
adopted by the national Democracy at Chi
csgo, whatever that platform may be-"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Capt. Warner Ludlow Briscoe committed
suicide in Kansas City, No, Saturday Of
last week. He was a native Of Shepherds
town, and lived there for number of years.
He has many relatives in Jefferson county,
and his unfortunate death will be regretted
by those who knew him in bygone days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce W. +. AL.
EXANDER as a candidate for Clerkship Of
the County Court of Jefferson County-subleci
TO the action of the Democratic Primary Elec'
ton.
March 4 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized TO announce WM. H.
WILSON as a candidate for Prosecuting Atio,.
ney of Jefferson county, subject 70 the action
of the Democratic primary.
April 10 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
County Commissioner.

AT the solicitation Of friends. respectfully
announce myself as candidate for County
Commissioner from Shepherdstovn District
subject TO the Democratic primary.
June 10. 1896. J. s.. MELVIN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Legislature.

Weare authorized to announce J.GARLAyD
HURST a candidate for Delegate to the Leg,.
lature 20 represent the County of Jefferson
subject to the action Of the Democratic Phi.
mary.
April y. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
THEN

Mariory laughs and climbs on my knee,
And I kiss her and she kisses me.
kiss her,-but l don't much care
Because. although she is charming and fair,
MarjOrys only three.
But there will come a time, l ween,
When, if / tell her of this little scene.
She will smile and prettily blush, and then,
sh Z long in vain to kiss her again
hen MariOry's seventeen.
Tony SclgiT, IN Truth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
County Surveyor.

hereby announce myself a candidate y. y.
County Suryeyor-subject 70 the action y 49,. ~.
Democratic primary election. ! am -
Of the Polytechnic Institute, Troy y. l. -
with b. 4 o. and n. & w. Railroads. ,r
May 10, 1896. 4. G. DANENfVNi.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Col. Ran Stalnaker when asked his opinion
on the currency issue the other day stated em-
phatically that he was a strong advocate OF the
free and unlimited coinage of bungs, one o.,
West Virginia's great products. The free COM
age Of bungs. he thought, would be our imam
cial salvation. Every man could then coin
his own vine and zig tree If necessary. and
have money by the barrel hhec'hg Register.
Another party would then have to favor
the free coinage Of bung-holes, whilst the
third party would be driven 90 buug-star,ers.
WhOOp EN- up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
County Commissioner.

We are authorized to announce Carr. LEE
II. MOLER as a candidate for the Office Of
County Commissioner from Shepherdstown
district, subject to the action Of the Democrats
primary.
Nav 90 1906
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized to announce NJ. -
FRANK GALLAHER as a candidate lor is
election as Justice Of the Peace OF Claiao
Town District-sublect 10 the acii0u o. A'
Democratic Primary.
Anril % 1901
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Notice.

All persons are hereby cautioned agaiina' the
olating the town ordinances by deposndliDaf he
bodies of dead animals within one mi - he
corporation limits, as the law IN fes'i'
same will be strictly enforced: npowv
May 8, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Pasture.

The c. ", ". 81. Co. viii furnish pl.' .bs
AT reasonable rate for cows and horses on lls
lands Of the Company and It's stoekhoi .,sct
after the ist of May A guard will Keep S On.
from railroads during the day, but ing Ii Ii
pany will not be responsible TOR loss. I'''''
wanting pasture will please apply to 10.
April y, 1896. a. ID. BAhi'' az
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

We are Authorized 10 annoyance d. G. Ion.
NELLY as a candidate for Assessor for tie
First District-subject to Democratic Primary.
March II 1906
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
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 lag
strictly enforced GUSTAV BROWN,
May i3, 1896. Mayor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The absurd story that President Cleveland
viii vote for Mckinley if the Chicago con-
ventiou nomiuates S silver man has fools
for believers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Reduced Rates to 81. Eouis.

The Republican National Convention will
meet in St. Louis June 10th. For this &C.
casion the B. & 0. r. r. Co. will sell Ex-
cursion Tickets from all Stations on its line
East of the Ohio River for all trains June
y to Is, inclusive, valid for return passage
until June 81, at one fare for the round trip.
The Baltimore & Ohio is a direct line to
st. Louis, running two solid vestibuled fast
express trains with through Pullman Sleep
ing Cars attached every day in the year.
For rates and other information apply to
nearest b. & 0. Ticket Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Representative Huling, Of the Srd West
Virginia district, in Congress last Saturday
introduced bill TO grant an honorable dis
charge TO Samuel j. Stolzsnberger, late Of
the 10th Pennsylvania infantry, TO date
from March II, 1860 Where has Stolen
berger been loaded an these years
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
County Surveyor.

hereby ANNOUNCE myself a candiaas IL
the ONCE Of County SuryeyOr-subect F"
action Of the Democratic Primary. .,.,,s
May Is. 1886. JAMES X. HENDblON''
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Ice ! Ice ! 4!

Excellent quality Of Ice, delivered at your
Office or residence by wagon daily and also
for sale at my store.
May 10, 1896. VS.. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Assessor.

hereby announce myself candidate Tor
Assessor for the Second District Of Jeherso1
County, subject to the Democratic Primary
and respectfully ask the support Of the voters.
J. w. GARDNER.
Feb. 10. 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized 10 announce DAllD
HOWELL, Esq, as a candidate for re-eleo1,,2. W..
as Justice Of the Peace Of Charles IoWn ~ W.
trict-subject 10 the action Of the Demoe''"
Primary.
April %, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Some time ago three handsome gold med
ais were given to DR.. J. w. Hartigan, the
director of the gymnasium Of the West Vir-
ginia University, by Gov. w. A. MacCorkle,
Hon. VIM L. Wilson and Hon Stephen B.
Elkins, to be offered for such physical con-
tests as the director might designate. The
Elkins medal has been awarded by a COM
mittee selected by the foot ball team to c.
E. Nethken, of Elk Garden, for the best
record in foot ball playing during the year
The Wilson and MacCorkle medals will be
given to the two students having the most
points in the field contest, each contest to
count one point, which take place this
"wednesday afternoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Circuit Court.

Beginning with Tuesday of last week the
circuit court of Jefferson, Judge E. Boyd
Faulkner presiding, was occupied, until
Monday evening last with the case OF the
State Us. DR.. W. E. Perry, charged with
criminal assault upon Miss Rose johnson.
The arguments by counsel, Col. F. w. Brown
and Hon. w. r. Alexander for the State,
and Judge d. B. Lncas, Capt. George Bay
lor and J. NJ. Mason, Jr., for the defense,
occupied the whole of Monday from a. M,
until p. NJ. We have it from one cOmpe-
tent to speak and who heard all the speeches.
entire, that they were strong, that every
thing essential on either side to get at the
truth was admitted to the jury for its con-
sideraton aud determination. After TWEEN
ty-four hours retirement the jury came into
court Tuesday evening at O'Clock and as
sured Judge Faulkner that there was no
hope of agreement, and they were discharg-
ed. The case, though more fully, perhaps,
presented at this term than before, or can
be hereafter, will have to 60 through anoth-
err week of labor to all concerned, and anx-
iety to some, at future term. We under
stand the jury stood aine for conviction and
three for acquittal. DR.. Perry was admitted
to bail.
Yesterday a considerable amount Of bust
ness was transacted in the line of docketing
DEGREES, orders, &c Judge Faulkner ex-
poets to adjourn court to-day at noon. A
special term will be held within few weeks.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The Diocesan Council Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of Yves, Virginia met in
Mouuisyille last Thursday at Trinity Parish
Church in the nineteenth annual session,
Bishop George W. Peterkiu presiding In
his address the Bishop warmly congratulate
ell the church upon its rapid and subsian-
.ial growth. Three ordinations were made
Wilson Page Chrismou 20 the priesthood
and Clayton Alexander Chrismau aud Isaac
A. Cornfeld 90 the dcaconate. The postu-
lates are Mead Thompson Archibald Taylor
and E. Lee, Jr. Candidates for orders
Harris D. Thomas, W. X. Marshall and
John T. Marley. Candidates for priests
orders Clayton Chrisman The report of
the executive committee showed twenty-five
missionaries in the field, holding services at
sixty places. This evening the Church
mans League Of West Virginia was organ
lied. The council will hold the next meet
ing 40 Point Pleasant.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
Assessor.

We are authorized 10 announced NJ
CHARLES NJ. R0NEMUS as a candidate ioi
the Assessorship of Second District-suQe'
TO the Democratic Primary.
Feb. ~, 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Due to the steady saving Of wood by Mr..
Mckinley, Presidential timber in the Re
publican party is not so abundant as it was.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Itis related as a creditable performance
fMr. Mark Hanna, the Mckinley manager
that DE prevented The re election of William
l.. Wilson for Congress In West Virginia
by the expenditure Of enormous sums of
money collected from the protected manu-
facturers. some of the Republican states
men who shall read this story will not find
it very pleasing when they reflect that the
same weapon has been employed against
themselves in the campaign for the Presi-
Dental nomination. But whatever money
Mr.. Mark Hanna may levy upon the manu-
facturers for the nomination and election Of
Mckinley he expects to return with interest
in the shape Of higher duties upon the
uecessaries of the people From this point
of view there is no question that Mr.. Hanna
IS a very liberal and public spirited man.
F.Ir.f.f.Ft4 p-r0rI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

1t Is understood that Prof St. George T.
Brooke, of the law department of the West
Virginia University, has applied for chair
in the law school of the Washington & Lee
University, at Lexington, and that his APP
plication is now being considered by the
trustees of that institution. Prof. Brooke
is ore of the most popular men in the Uni
versity and fine instructor He still holds
his chair here, and will continue in it, I'M
less he resigns of his own accord.-Worgan-
torn Car. lVIeeliRC Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The Woman's Board of Foreign Missions,
representing all the conferences of the NJ.
T. Church, South, is in session in Washing
ton City. The President is Mrs Wight
man. widow Of the late Bishop Wightman,
of Charleston, South Carolina. The cores
poudiug secretary is Mrs S. c. Trueheart
of Nashville, Tennessee, "a native Of Mid
dleway this county. To give some idea to
the uninitiated of the dignity and impor-
lance ofthe position held by Mrs. Tmeheart
iu Ler Church Society we may say that it
corresponds with that of Secretary of State
Of the United States. Mrs. Trueheart has
been ror years past, besides that of educator
of young Southern women, most devoted,
earnest, iudefatigable worker in her church,
and her name is a household word ia the
Southland. tits expected she will be here
u.xtweek AID NEE, some of the ladies inter.
cs,ej in Foreign Missions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

At the Berkeley county Democratic mass
meeting, held in Martinsburg on Saturday,
a souud-money delegation was elected to the
congressional convention to be held at Da-
Wis Both the free coinage and gold stand
ard elements were represented, and the for
mer made an aggressive fight, although they
were in hopeless minority. The decisive
vote was taken when the committee appoint
ed to select the delegates reported, recon-
mending only sound money men. A motion
was made to reject the report, but it
was lost by an overwhelming majority
and the report was adopted There were
no resolutions and the delegates go unin-
structed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The funeral Of Miss sarah V. Conway,
who died at her home in Winchester on Fri
day afternoon, took place Sunday morning
at $50 o'clock from the Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Miss
Conway had been suffering for several
months with nervous prostrstion. She was
q lady Of beautiful Christian character and
was loved by a large circle Of relatives and
friends. Two brothers and one sister sur
yiye her, viz, Messrs. Nathan and William
O. Conway, Of Winchester, aud Mrs. Sid
well, Of Baltimore.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

In Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and
America, the five great continents, Shaker
medicines are being used by suilerering hui
mauitv for the cure of sickness and disease.
Never was there such a universal demand
never such wonderful results.
Shaker Digestive Cordial, a cure for indiges-
ton, is prepared from herbs and roots, and is
a natural remedy, which cures by aiding ma
ture and not by fighting her.
Shaker Digestive Cordial makes those fat,
WHO have become thin by not digesting their
food.
It restores the spirits and the appetite of
those who are detected and tagged out from
the wearing effects of indigestion.
1t relieves the symptoms Of dyspepsia, and,
after using for reasonable time finally cures
the complaint
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle ten cents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The Morgantown Post last Saturday en-
tered upon its thirty-third year It is an
excellent newspaper, ardently Republican
in politics, and gives evidence Of being well
sustained. 1t deserves well Of its party, and
commends itself by interest in local affairs
to all the people regardless Of party politics.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The New York Recorder says Senator
Sherman, of Ohio, made a strong point in
stating the fact that during the first twenty
eight years Of our national life only seven
Presidential Yetoes were sent TO Congress,
and now they have become almost daily oc-
currences." But the point, according TO
our notion, is rather against the men who
are responsible for vicious legislation rather
than against the President, who is obstruct-
ing it by the veto, prerogatiye courageous
ly and couscientiously exercised.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The ninth annual commencement Of the
Berkeley Female Institute at Msrtiusburg.
was held a, the institute Thursday night in
the presence of a large audience. Miss Re
becca Kilmer was the only graduate in all
the departments, and she was also awarded
the scholarship prize Prizes for class
standing were awarded 10 Misses Emma
Aud, Amelia Bosk, Nellie Myers, Mamie
Small, Lille League, Bessie Deck and Nell
lie Crane. Misses Gertrude Myers and
Essie Lloyd received honorable MENTION
Misses Wiltshire and Crane are the princi-
pal. Of this fine school.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The death Of the Archduke Charles Louis
of Austria brings his two sous in the imme-
diate line of succession. Ifyou would hunt
the world over it would be difficult to find
two more worthless specimens Of humanity
than these two Princes. Neither is able to
read or write anyone Of the languages with
which the Austrian Emperor is supposed to
be familiar. The elder, Frances Ferdinand,
halted a funeral, several years ago, and COM
PEELED the mouruers to hold the bier while
he jumped his horse backward and forward
over the coffin. For this exploit he was
soundly thrashed with a stick by his uncle,
the Emperor, though he was grown man
and au officer in the Army at the time
His brother, Otto, also received Gaming
from the Emperor for publicly insulting his
wife. Both are so incorrigibIy vicious and
So dead to any feeling of respectability or
deceucy that only by means Of the stick aP-
parently could their royal uncle make any
impression on them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

The Virginia Democratic State conven-
ton, in session in Staunton last Thursday
by an overwhelming majority adopted a
platform declaring for the free coinage of
silver, at the rvtio of l6 to l and by a vote
of two to one instructed the delegates to the
national convention, at Chicago, to vote as
unit for candidates for President and
Vice President who endorsed the free COIN
age proposition. A resolution was passed
declaring that the Democrats Of Virginia
would hail with enthusiastic delight the
nomination of Senator Daniel As one of the
candidates of the party on the national tick
ct
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10
4 Handsome Book on Summer Trarel


The Baltimore & Ohio r. r. 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.
Hirschmans have opened up another lot OF
new mattings. Styles are much nicer than be-
fore. If you haven't bought yet come and see
US
Hirschmans have all kinds of thin clothing
for hot weather. If you want to make your
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All kinds of neckwear, russell shoes and
summer underwear at Hirschmans
Hirschman's line of childrens suits is SIM
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can show you styles not found at other places.
Our line of double knee and seat suits is just
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At Hirschman's you can buy a hammock
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Hirschman's line of wash suits for the little
ones are bei utieS.
Hirschmans have the best hats in town the
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at Hirschmans you can get more for your
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Rasins, prunes, peaches and dried apples at
C. d. Eby's.
Oysters, Holsters, salmon. Clipped aud corn
cd beef and potted ham at c. d. Ebys.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-06-10

Theatrical managers attribute the meagre
attendance upon theatrical performances 20
the bicycle "craze" To the same cause is
attributed the hard times in numerous
branches Of business. Ii is said, too, riding
the wheel initiates against intemperance
IL takes a sober man 20 stride a wheel in
safety.