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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-10
Why London is the Worlds Bank.

Why -" = ~
Men began 10 bank in England not
because they loved her more, not be
cause Marlborough's armies conquer
ed in the lower countries, but because
they knew that what they deposited in
London they could withdraw in Cadiz.
and obtain the same money that they
had deposited. London became the
financial banking center of the world.
1t has continued to discharge that
function down to this day. If any
man here in Baltimore. or a man in
Calcutta, or man in Melbourne. or
Buenos Ayres. or Vienna. or Cairo.
Oh Madrid. owes a bill of goods in
any other part of the world. must
draw his check for it on London in
order that it may asscurrentthrOugh
the exchanges of the world. Deposits
must be maintained in London to meet
those drafts. The profits of banking.
together with the right to use banking
deposits. have created such Il growth
OF wealth in England that when the
great industrial revival which follow
ed the discovery OF steam first APP
peared in the world England was in a
condition to take the greatest advan-
tage OF it. She marched ahead in the
van OF the industrial progress. for she
had the money of The world to work
with. Her influence spreads every
where throughout the globe. Her in
fiuence is not founded upon armies or
upon navies. Her greatest influence
is based upon the fact hat she has Il
monetary interest in e~ycry"reat indus
trial enterprise OF the world: she holds
bonds OF insurance companies: she
holds the bonds OF the gas companies
Of American cities: heholds the bonds
of railroads throughout the West:
she is Il partner in water works ere
ated to supply the City OF Buenos
Ayres: she is constructing railroads
in Russia and in .Austria-Hungary
with the capital that ought TO he IN
invested il this country in the i'm
prOyements Of Il transportation IA
c]ilitics. Sine WELLS This vast intIu-
encing power and it Is hers. not
through ~@eneralship upon the field.
but through the fact that she makes
her coinage sound ana secures the con
tidence OF ~tha<world.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-10-10

Expelled alive in 10 TO go minutes
with head or no charge. No money
required until the worm IS expelled.
No fasting OF starving. No poison
Gus medicine used. the worm IS eZ-
pcliei alive. showing medicine cannot
6e poison. Every case guaranteed.
vi are respectfully invited 20 cali at
Office and investigate. Charges reas-
enable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15
Church Notes

The old yestry of Zion Episcopal Church
was reelected on Easter Monday.
Rev. F. A. Strother preached in the NJ. E.
Church, South, last Wednesday night.
The Winchester Presbytery is in session
at Martinsburg. Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins
and Ruling Elder Geo. II. Turner represent
the Charles Town Church.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper was
administered in the NJ. E. Church, South,
Sunday morning. The pastor was assisted
in the administration thereof by Rev. ]. w.
Tongue.
Rev J. P. Stump will preach sermon to
Wildey Lodge, No. 81, l. o. o. F., of this
place, in the NJ. E. Church, South, on Sun-
day, April 26, that being the 18th auniver-
sary of American Odd Fellowship.
The Valley Convocation of the Episcopal
Church will be held in Shepherdstown May
9Th to 9th next. The services will begin on
Tuesday evening, May 9th, at o'clock with
a preparatory service and sermon by the
dean, Rev. Nelson P. Dame.
The quarterly sacramental services in the
Presbyterian Church began Friday morning
by sermon by the pastor, Rev. DR.. Hop
kins. Rev. Dr. J. R. Graham preached Fri
day night and Saturday and Sunday morn
ing and night. After sermon Saturday
morning there was congregational meeting
to hear reports of the past years work, and
to transact such business as light be brought
to its consideration. Sunday morning the
Lords Supper was administered after APP
propriate sermon by DR., Graham-the pas
tor being assisted by Rev. DR.. c. n. Camp
bell. Rev. DR.. George White, of Moore
field, was present, but by reason Of iii health
did not participate in the administrative
exercises of the communion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15
Notice to Housekeepers.

The undersigned gives notice to the citizens
in this vicinity that he will RENOVATE
FEATHER BEDS, holsters AND Pill
LOWS. Hair and Shuck Mattresses renovated
and made over Hair clearly washed before
reuphostered All mattresses made up in the
best style.
ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE REPAIRED
Sofas. Lounges and Chairs Reupholstered in
good style. Cane seats and backs put in chairs,
finished up with bordering around the seats
| have had experience in this business for the
last twenty-three years. | can do all adyer-
tise to do. Country produce taken for work
All work done very cheap. Place OF business
two doors west of Baptist Church, East Con-
gress street, Charles Town, w. Va.
THOMAS G.. RUST.
March II, 1s96-6m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15
I'm lmdnrit.

This is to certify that on May 11th,
walked to Melick's drug store on a pair OF
crutches and bought bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm for inAammatory rheuma-
tism which had crippled me up. After using
three bottles l am completely cured. | can
cheefully recommend it.-Charles H. Wet
Eel, Sunbury, Pa.
Sworn aud subscribed to before me on
August 10, 1S94.-Walter Shipman, j. p
For sale at 80 cents per bottle by Brown *
Hooff. druggists, Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

Mr.. NJ. F. Brown, gentleman who comes
well recommended by his home people aud
by his bankers, has established headquar-
tiers here, and has number of young men
afIable and courteous North Carolinians,
(Col. Hammick, and Messrs. Bosder, Brad
ley and Sullivan engaged in canvassing
this and adjacent counties for the introduce
ton of "a household necessity" one that q
housekeeper cannot well be without-an
article that is clean, durable, economical
labor saving and convenient-"rhe Econo'
my Flour and Meal Bin, Sitter, and Spice
Receptacle" in one, and handsome
enough to have place in your dining room
1t is proof against dampness, waste, mice
rats or reaches that infest the kitchen some
times of the most vigilant and careful. Il
is substantial, durable-a Japanned bit Of
furniture, and withal at very reasonable
figure
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
The State of West Virginia
County of Jefferson, to-wit

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, April
1896.
VERNON 5. WELLER, Plaintiff.
vs..
ANNIE NJ. WELLER. Defendant.
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit is to obtain for the
plaintiff. Vernon S. Weller, from the defend
ant, Annie NJ. Weller, a divorce from the bonds
of matrimOny.
1t appearing on affidavit filed in this suit
that the Defendant, Annie NJ. Weller, IS non
resident of the State of West Virginia, she j:
hereby required to appear within One Month
after the date of the first publication of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect hei
interest in this matter.
JN0. NJ. DANIEL,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
Cleon Moore, P. Q.
April g. IS96-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

Mr.. Fountain Alexander was in Harper's
Ferry Thursday looking after his interests
for County Clerk. As there is no opposition,
as appears by reading our announcement
column, he will receive the hearty support
of every voter in Harper's Ferry Hayper's
Ferry SeRtincl.
OF c1urse the foregoing will be regarded
as a clever bit of strategy on the part of the
editor of the Sentinel to coax candidates to
make their announcements in that paper. -
And, as the Republicans will have a
ticket in the field, the editor of the Sentinel,
being a Republican, will not very ardently
support Mr.. Alexander or any other whose
candidacy may be submitted to a Demo
cratic primary. He was talking through
his hat" when he remarked that there was
mo opposition" to Mr.. Alexander and that
che will receive the support of every voter
in Harper's Ferry" THE FREE PRESS is
not taking sides in this controversy between
Democrats for local Offices, but it is con-
strained to say to the Sentinel that it can
not close Mr. Alexander's eye in that fash
ion or induce him to relax his effort to OBJ
tain all the pledges he can And, we reck'
on, the same may be said of Mr. Moore, can
didate for the county clerkship, also. Vo'
tiers will not be left in ignorance Of the can
didacy of any individual who would serve
the dear people"
lii likely the sun will rise next Sunday
whether the Sentinel proclaims on the sub
iect or not.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

The Graded School entertainment-the
object of which is 20 obtain funds towards
the school library take place in Wash
ington Hall on Friday night at 7.SO. Ad-
mission only 10 cents The exercises will
be of highly interesting and entertaining,
as we'll as instructive, character. Especially
will the college songs by the boys be good,
and alone worth your effort to be present.
The entertainments of this school heretofore
have been as enjoyable as anything in local
way our people have had the privilege of
attending.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

Mr.. VIM. II. Wilson is announced as a
candidate for the position of prosecuting
attorney. If nominated he will not only be
elected, but his voice will be potential fac
tor in enthusing the Democracy Of the coun-
ty during this presidential year. He is an
excellent public speaker-and before jury
will be an effective one. In the event OF
his election the State will be most creditably
represented in our courts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15
Highest of all in Leavening Power.-Latest US.
Highest of all in Leayening Power-Lae US Govt Report
R&@!a!!! R RskldRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Personal.

Mrs. Bessie Bane spent Easter with rela.
tiyes in Cumberland.
Miss Janet X. Woods returned to bel
home in Staunton last Thursday.
Mr.. Samuel Strain, a former citizen of this
county, is critically i'll at his home in Ro-
anoke.
Mr. Violet and bride, nee Berret, niece
of Mrs. Rev. DR.. c. \. Campbell, came to
town on Saturday.
Mr. George Cramer, of Chicago, visited
friends here and in the notwithstanding
Friday and leaving Monday morning.
Misses Maria Moore, Nellie Trapnell,
Neville and Anna Mitchell attended the leap
year ball at Martinsburg Tuesday evening
of last week.
Miss Essie Knott is teaching the public
school at Moler's, Mr.. W. S. Hill having
resigned to accept clerkship in the Adams
Express Office at Hagerstown.
Mrs. Legg, mother of Mrs. George w.
Taylor, who has been i'll for a week, but was
considered better yesterday morning, about
noon vas stricken with paralysis
Mrs. W. c. Stump has been visiting at the
parsonage of the NJ. Z. Church, South Mr..
Stump came up from Washington Saturday
afternoon, and bis wife returned with him
Monday evening.
ReY. T. A. Strother and wife spent We'd
nesday night last with the family of Rev.
J. P. Stump. They were en-. route for Ste
phen's City-thence to Fincastle, Mr.. Stroth-
er having been assigned to the NJ. E, Church,
South there.
We had the pleasure of visit yesterday
from Mr. Hugh Sterling, of Wheeling, Sec
rotary and treasurer of the Equitable Fire
Insurance Company of West Virginia. He
is here to establish local board of his
company, and has interested some of our
substantial citizenship. Mr.. VIM, Campbell
will serve as the local agent The Equita-
Die has upon its local board in twenty-four
towns of the State men of high order in
financial and industrial circles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

The case of Jesse Hedrick, of Hagerstown,
against VIM. J. Shepherd, of this place, to
recover 81, 100 on a note alleged to have been
given by Mr. Shepherd, was tried at Oak
land, Nd, last week, and resulted in YER
dict in favor of Nh Shepherd The defense
was that the note was a forgery. The first
trial at Hagerstown resulted in a cOmpro-
mise verdict and new trial was ordered
hep Reqisfer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
The State of West Virginia.
Jefferson County, to-wit:

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, April
1896.
EMILY MCDANIEL and J. f. Mcdaniel, her
husband, Plaintiffs.
VS..
SANrL TUCKER, Rachael Tucker, Eliza Tuck
err. Mile Tucker. Martha Tucker, George
Tucker Thomas Tucker, Armstead Tucker
Francis Tucker and Matilda Tucker, Deits.
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit is to obtain partition,
among the plaintiffs and defendants, OF the
real estate of the late Samuel Tucker.
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendants, Samuel Tucker, Rachael
Tucker Eliza Tucker Martha Tucker, George
Tucker Thomas Tucker Armstead Tucker,
Francis Tucker and Matilda Tucker, are non
residents OF the State of West Virginia, they
are hereby required to appear within One
Month after the date Of the first publication
of this order, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect their interests in this matter.
JN0. NJ. DANIEL,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Forrest w. Brown, z. Q.
April : 19q6-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

Jesse Peterson, colored, poor, physically
infrm and partially blind-who has for
years turned the power press of the Shep-
herdstown Register and sawed wood for the
general public, has recently, by the death
of an aunt in " .,hington City, become pos
sessed of prope y in Georgetown valued at
$4,000 His lighters, Annie and Julia,
will get about 500 each.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

Mr.. James NJ. Mason, Jr., is formally an.
nounced in this paper as candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney-subject to the nomi-
nation at the Democratic Primaries. Mr..
Mason is courteous affable and popular
gentleman-comes from line of lawyers,
and not without some Of the abilities of his
distinguished ancestors. He is great
grandson of the great George Mason grand
son of the late Senator j. NJ. Mason, and
son Of Mr.. J. NJ. Mason, of this town, He
has been practicing lawyer several years,
and for year or two deputy serving eff
GENTLY the Department of Justice over
which the L. S. Attorney. General presdes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

The Republican Convention for this Con-
gressional District to elect two delegates to
the st, Louis National Convention will
be held at Grafton on the 18th of May.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

III YOU eat what YOU like and digest it, you
will surely Dee strong and healthy.
But If YOU don't digest it, YOU might almost
as we'll not eat for what good can your food
40 YOU if it doesn't nOurish You
If YOU find that you can't digest t. there Is
"a simple remedy for your stomach.
III Is Shaker Digestive Cordial, made by the
Shakers of Mount Lebanon. lt has never fail
ed to cure tine worst case Of indigestion.
Strength and health come from the food you
eat. after 10 has been digested and has gone IN
% the biOOd
+o DIGESTION Shaker Digestive Cordial
When YOU have acid eructations, nausea
beadache' wind dizziness. offensive breath, OF
any other symptoms Of dyspepsia, Shaker ID
restive Cordial will cure you.
Al druggists Trial bottle 10 cents
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

It is an agreeable surprise to persons snb'
iect to attacks of bilious collie to learn that
prompt relief may be had by taking Cham.
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem.
edy. Ia many instances the attack may be
prevented by taking this remedy as soon as
the first symptoms Of the disease appear
% and 50 cent bottle for sale by Brown &
HoOfF, druggists, Charles Town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

If you have a good horse for sale, suitable
for delivery wagon purposes, spply to A. 5.
Allen, who desires to make purchase.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

How much business can a man do whose
system is in a state of disorder? Headache
is only a symptom. 1t is not disease
The pain in the head is the sign of rebel
lion. There have been mistakes in diet aud
other abuses.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are gentle,
effective renOvator and invigoratOr of stOm-
ach. liver and bowels. They assist nature
without threatening to tear the body piece
meal There are no gripping pains, no nau-
sea One is a laxative.
A book of zoos pages, profusely illustra'
ted, written by DR.. r. v Pierce, called The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
will be sent free for d One-cent stamps tc
cover the cost of mailing only. World
Dispensary Medical Association, No. Cos
Main Street, Buffalo, \. y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

Mrs Fannie Flanagan, relict of the late
James Flanagan, died this morning at the
home of her son-in-law, Mr.. A. NJ. Hopper,
near Moler's at the age of 90 years. Mrs.
Flanagan is survived by two sons, Messrs.
James J. and John G. Flanagan, and three
daughters, Mrs A. NJ Hopper, Mrs. Laura
Moler and Mrs. John c. Licklider. She
was an excellent woman in every respect
and a consistent member Of the Southern
Methodist Church.-Slsp. Register, Oh.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

Malta Lodge A: F. & A. NJ. went into
their new hall yesterday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15
old famiIp guarH1.
tpruI5 1896.
ms a strange Thing

d, .one people win tussle with, and say
s,i words and have bad thoughts ABOUT
Y-- shades. The fact is they can't help
y, s''. lob. the poor patient fellow likely y
never ~ saw a window shade. If he 1ou lI
new new had 70 monkey with some of the mod
ON shades, it would have been all up VIZ
s H. Beard. the .tationer, will make shades
do. -''. and nut them up. Any color de-
sired
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

A meeting of the stockholders Of the
Moigan's Grove Agricultural Fair Company
was held on Saturday, 4tb, aud the follow
ing board Of directors was elected DR.. A.
). Reynolds, c. T. Licklider, George I.
Sperow, Eugene Baker, c. c. COnklyn, c.
d. Wysong, E H. Reinhart, J. P. Kearfott,
Adrian Line The board organized and
elected the following officers: DR.. \. 5. Rey-
nolds, president; G. T. Licklider, treasurer;
r. :. NJ. Hoffman, secretary J. W, Doddi
chief marshal. The fair will begin Sep
TENDER lst and continue four days.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-04-15

During the winter of 1898, f. N. Martin,
Of Long Reach, West Va, contracted a Sc
we're cold which left him with cough. In
speaking of how he cured it he says: Il
used several kinds of cough syrup but found
no relief until bought a bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, which relieved me
almost instantly and in short time brought
about a complete cure" When troubled
with a cough or cold use this remedy and
YOU will not find it necessary TO try several
kinds before you get relief. 1t has been in
the market for over twenty years and con-
stautly grown in favor and popularity. For
sale at % and 50 cents per bottle by Brown
& Hoof druggists, Charles Town.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
DlSPENSARY SCANDALS.
The State Board of Control Begins Investiga-
ton-Mixson Insists That the Sessions
Shall Be Public.

Columbia, S. c., Sept. 15.-The state
board of control met in Columbia this
evening to take action looking to the in
vestigation of the dispensary scandals
The board held secret session of about
three hours duration and found difficult
ty in outlining a plan in view of its lack
of power to send for persons and papers
Two of the members of the legislative
committee on the dispensary were in the
city and one was in consultation with
the board for a short time. Upon adj
journment the board made public this
order:
Ordered that a thorough investigation
of the management of the dispensary be
entered into at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow
morning, and that representatives of the
press be admitted and the legislative ex-
aiming committee be invited to attend
and that the attorney general be also in
Vited to attend and assist in said investi-
cation.
Ordered that a stenographer be en-
ployed to take testimony and that wit
nesses be summoned.
Commissioner Mixson has engaged b.
L. Abney, leading attorney, to watch
his interests, and tonight the commits
sioner notified the board that he would
refuse to appear unless the investigation
was open to the general public.
At the meeting tonight the Richland
county board of control reported one of
the sub-dispensers $1752 short in his ac-
counts,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
Go to East Lake on the new
electric cars.
Palmetto Brewery Sold.

Charleston, S. c., Sept. 15.-In pursu-
ance with decree of the United States
court, rendered by Judge Slmonton on
July l, the Palmetto brewery was sold
here today to j. II. Dasher the former
president of the company, for the upset
price of $4,000. There was much itga-
ton regarding the brewery in the spring
and early summer. Receivers for the
property were appointed both In the state
and federal courts, and considerable bad
feeling in and out of the court was
aroused among the stockholders of the
concern. Mr.. Dasher says that In the
purchase today he represents a stock
company, which will reorganize the prop
erty under the name of the Germania
Brewery of Charleston.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
AT THE TREASURY.
Receipts and Expenditures for the First Half
Of the Month Almost BaIance--Ex-
ports Exceed the Imports.

Washington Sept. 15.-For the first
half of September the treasury receipts
have aggregated $12, 900 900 and the ex-
penditures s12, 651 900. leaving a small def
icit so far. The receipts are running
81 600, 900 lighter than for the same period
of last September. But expenditures are
being kept down, and it is probable that
at the end of September slight excess
of receipts over expenditures will be
shown. For the eleven weeks of the cur
rent fiscal year the deficit foots up $24,-
100000. This deficit will be increased
during October to nearly $30.000,000 as
October is heavy interest-paying
month. The recent heavy importations
of gold are beginning to be felt in the
treasury cash, and the gold reserve now
foots up $114,0o0,000. AS this reserve in
creases the legal tender holdings, for
which the gold is exchanged, are declin-
ing. United States notes now in the
treasury amount to $73,O0OO0O, a loss of
in the treasury including the gold re-
serve, is stated al $242, 100000.
The chief of the bureau of statistics
reports that the total values of the ex-
ports of merchandise from the United
States during the month of August 1896,
and during the eight months ended Au-
gust 81. 1896, as compared with similar
exports during the corresponding periods
of the preceding year were as follows:
August, 1895, SOS, 652, e67 1895, $55 6S0, e19.
Eight months ended August 81, 1896,
$50, 9S2, 453 ended August 81, 1895, $780,
1857 ,403.
In August last the exports exceeded
the imports by $19,194,342. In August,
1895, the excess of imports over exports
was SIS, 131,324. During the eight months
ended August 81. 1896. the excess of ex-
ports over imports was 500, 76O, 019 and the
inn mr. hn n -,
period of the preceding year was S36, $780,
416
In August, 1896, the imports of gold ex-
ceeded the exports by $2,073, 341, and dur
ing the eight months ended August, 1896,
the excess of exports over imports was
$24 ,793,3 01. The excess of exports of sill
Yer over imports during the eight months
ended AupuSt 1896 WAS 600 DO 15Q