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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
DeaM Of general Gibbon.

Brigadier- General John Gibbon died in
Baltimore last Thursday, after an illness of
only four days of pueumonia-a ged 6S years.
He was born in Pennsylvania, but reared
in North Carolina. De entered West Point
in 1913, graduated in AT. He entered the
army too late for service in the Mexican
war-but he has been in evidence in all the
wars since, and has been historic figure.
During the strife between theStates his entire
service was in the Army of the Potomac,
and he was breyetted from major to major
general in the regular army for gallantry
and meritorious services at Antietam, Fred
ericksburg, Gettysburg, Spottsylvania and
Petersburg, The Baltimore News says :;
General Gibbon was not meteoric war
rior He was rather a steady, self reliant
fighter, a commander who possessed the
confidence of his troops, and upon whom
his superiors never relied in vain. In the
shock of battle, Gibbon was always found
where the commanding general placed him.
To the execution of his orders he brought a
calm Judgment and all the sOldierly abilities
that shine resplendent in the actual clash OF
arms. 1t was Gibbons line that Pickett
struck on the third day at Gettysburg, and
Gibbon followed his illustrious chief to the
hospital from the head of the Second Corps.
In the Wilderness campaign none OF his
corps and division commanders were OF
greater value to Grant than Gibbon. The
highest praise that can be given the dead
soldier is that in every exigency his courage
and scientific attachments were commensu-
rate with the whole measure of his duty
He was the cold Reliable" Of the Army of
the Potomac. Gibbon, at Flodden would
have made good the boast
"That no Scottish foot went backward
When the Royal Lion fell"
By his marriage, General Gibbon was allied
with Maryland. His wife was sister of
Col. Edward Moale, of the army. General
Gibbon was a member OF the University
Club. and had delivered several lectures on
Indian topics before the Catholic Associa-
ton. He was as modest and unassuming
as he was brave ard faithful to duty, and
his death is heavy loss to his friends as
well as to his country" The remains were
escorted to the grave at Arlington on Mon
day at noon by U. s. Infantry, artillery and
| Cavalry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

For 10 days only we will sell for cents one
cake Hoe Cake Soap, large box Enamel Paste
Stove Polish, large box Electric Shoe Black
ing good fire shovel. This offer is good for
10 days only at S. H. Landiss dry goods and
grocery store.
Gum boots will be sold at cut prices COM
mencing to-day S. ii. Landis's.
A good y. O. moasses for SOC. per gallon at
S. II. Landis's
Syrups 20, 30, 10 and SOC. per gallon. The
finest line ever seen for the money at Lands s..
If YOU wish canned goods Of the finest quail
ity try the following brands
Columbus Lemon Cling Peach
California Yellow Free Peach
California Apricot.
Scottish Chief June Peas.
Heinz Baked Beans with Tomato Sauce.
Extra quality Cream Sugar Corn.
Choice Beans.
Ashdale Apples.
Maryland Standard Tomatoes.
The above brands are sold at very low prices
By $. II Lands
Childrens suits reduced to 75c at Hirsch-
mans.
Best place for shoes is Hfschmans.
Rubber boots and shoes closing out at cost
at Hirschman's.
Immense reduction in underwear at Hirsch.
mans.
Five dollar suits at $3.50 at Hirschman's.
Overcoats, all that are left, will be sold at
half price at Hirschmans
SOC. carpet reduced to 3jc at Hirschman's
One dollar comforts at 69c. at Hirschman's
Ladies coats at your own price at Hirsch-
mans.
Tip top knee pants for 25c. at Hirschman's
$50 pair mems pants will be sold at Hirsch-
mans cheaper than you can buy the goods for
Such great bargains as Hirschman's are Of
fering You never heard Of. Everything in
winter goods uuet be sold
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
THr VIRGINIA rRrr pRESs~~rHE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.

Orr .snlste matter was edited by patriots
and phiianthropists at a fair price-Ad'ocate'
And vet these patriots and philanthro-
pisls" imposed upon him according to his
own admission. Hear him: ut has not
been long since THE FREE PRESS held the
editor Of the Advocate to account for some
of its Alliance plate matter which sayored
strongly Of Populism. The result was that
we discontinued the service, because 1t was
not in harmony with our convictions" He
didn't discontinue the service Ofthose patriots
and philanthropists until The FREE PRESS
brought the Populistic matter to his atten-
ton. Isn't that so Again, to show the
difference between his "plate matter" and
what he terms our pot metal" he says
"Our plate matter was furnished by the
American Press Association at Sl.I5 per week
and was edited by patriotic men who devoted
their energies to recalling the Democratic par
~ TO the JetIersonian and Jacksonian princl-
ples. from which Cleveland and his mugwump
crowd was leading the people
Our so-called pot metal" was also fur
nished by the American Press Association.
said association will furnish anything from
a Joke page to sound currency. And the
men who write in the interest of sound
money, who would maintain the confidence
of the peoples of the world in the integrity
Of our government and its promises to pay
are, perhaps, just as patriotic and philan-
thropic as those who prefer fiat money.
One interrogatOry Suppose the organ OF
the free silver men at Washington should
offer to have shipped free Of charge from
the American Press Association plate mat
ter from manuscripts prepared by the
ablest men who write on that subject-arti-
Giles perfectly in harmony with the views of
the editor Of the Advocate and quite up to
the mark in ability of the editorials of the
Advocate Cmind, in this latter particular, we
emphasize the remark that we are "suppos-
iog') would he accept them? And if &C
cepted, would it be plate matter or pot
metal?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

Dick Ford. G. T. Maun's boss tousorial
artist, took q stroll on West Martin St., and
on his way back had the audacity to stop at
the Pioneer Press Office, run out Of his coat
and declared that be was the Negro John
L. Sullivan Of West Virginia. The editor
had a fine pair of gloves aud feeling pretty
good. pa, on the gloves and smacked the
tonsoral boss right and left and in less time
than it takes to tell it, he begged for mercy.
-MqrtinsJ,vq Pioneer Pres C0lored Peo-
PIES Organ.
The above cause celebre was Ford VS..
Clifford Il viii be seen that the race is
not always TO the swift nor the battle to the
strong. Dick is former Charles Townian
"a staIwart fellow, though shaver"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
UNIMPROVED LOT
IN CHARLEs-TowN, W. Va.

The undersigned Trustee, By virtue of Deed
of Trust from Martha J. d. Fox to Cleon
Moore, Trustee dated January 18th, 1891, re-
corded in the County Clerks office Of Jefferson
County w. Va, in Deed Book W, Page 9, for
the benefit Of Jefferson Building Association,
No. 10. will offer at public sale in front Of the
Courthouse in Charles Town, W Va. on
Saturday, Feb'y %, 1896,
an unimproyed lot in Charles Town, W Va,
situated between Charles street extended BY
q. II. Hagley, and the property of Joseph
Trapnell, fronting on South Alley . feet and
running back from said alley 1872 feet.
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by the Board
of Directors of said association. - One half
cash and residue in two equal payments at 6
and u months with interest on deferred pay
ments from day Of sale
Sale at II o'clock.
CLEON MOORE,
Feb s. lS96-it Trustee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

Representative Hall, Democrat, Of Mis-
souri,. who has been an ardent free silver
coinage advocate. made a speech IN Con-
gress few days ago and announced that be
had been converted % sound currency.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

The poetic mind of Morrow must have
been on the coming woman" when he said
the north wind blows through the whiskers
and stirs the Byronic locks of the queruious
old lady Of THE FREE Press. The callow
youth calls Us "old lady" in recognition OF
the spaukiugs we give him. That he didn't
say silver locks is maryel-but that would
have been nearer fact than fancy and out Of
his beaten path
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

Last week Congress passed law to pro-
hibit prize fighting in the District Of Col
umbia and the territories, and President
Cleveland promptly signed it. Now IT Cor
bett and Fitzsimmons and such like want
to have a genuine and final Knockout, let
them try it in 8 balloon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
Notice.

To the creditors of Aylett Miller, deceased:
Having before me for settlement the account
of b. D. Gibson, adm. d. b. n. of Aylett Miller,
notice is hereby given to the creditors of Ay-
lett Miller for proof to the undersigned, at his
office in Charles Town, West Virginia on or
before the Goth day of March, 1896.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1896. 1000,
Feb. -. 1sOG-6t Com'r of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

ington, Essays:
/ was for a long
time under treat
ment of two of
the best .physi-
clans of this city,
for a severe case
of blood poison,
but my condition
grew worse all
the while, not
withstanding the
fact that they
charged me three
hundred dollars.
My mouth was
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
Dwelling House for Sale.

A Comfortable and Commodious Dwelling
House located on Congress street, Charles
Town, for sale. II contains ten rooms and eel
lar, good spring water in house, and cistern in
yard and choice fruit bearing trees. For par
ticulars apply to
FAYETTE B. SOUDERS.
July "a. ls92-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
Administrative Notice.

Having qualified as Administrative of John
John Selden, decd notice is hereby given to
all parties having claims against said estate 70
present the same; and those indebted to said
estate to make payment to me.
SARAH ID. SELDEN,
req. ., lo5o-it. Administrators.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

The storm Of last Thursday along the At
lantic coast for violence and destructive re-
suits has hardly been surpassed. But for
the signal service warnings twenty-tour
hours in advance millions more OF dollars
worth Of property would have been destroy
ed. The storm seems to have been severes'
along the Jersey coast. Some places the
wind reached a velocity Of eighty miles an
hour.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
DIED.

January 29th, 1896, at the residence of H. a.
Potterfeld. Ely Missouri. Mr. JOHN RICH
CREEK. .ed 50 years. The deceased was a
native o Winchester,-a former citizen of
Char n. Many years ago he married in
this ! sister of Rev. II. {. Mcdaniel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

Last week Senator Frye was elected pres
ident pro TEN. Of the Senate. So Maine
Yields the gayel at both wings OF the Capt.
tol-provided Vice President Stevenson be
absent Better that than from both ends Of
the Avenue.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

Chicsgo's coliseum has been chosen as
the seat of the Democratic Convention
st. Louis will furnish a mausoleum for Re
publican Presidential aspirants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

Pulitzer, the editor Of the New York
World, took a million dollars worth Of the
late issue Of bonds. Some one says he had
"a string to his bid" but, as it turns out,
it's a pull only to his name. He'll fork
over his gold and get the bonds. Only a
few Of us editors could do that.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court Of Jefferson County, February,
1896.
VULCAN ROAD MACHINE COMPANY, a
Corporation, Plaintiff.
VS.
f. NJ. PENNOCK, Defendant.
IN CHASCERY.
The object Of this suit is to recover from the
defendant debt, evidenced by five promissory
notes made by the said defendant, bearing
date August 1st, 1892, payable to the said plain
tiff, two, three, four, five and six years after
date. respectively, and each for the sum of one
hundred and two dollars with interest, and TO
attach the real estate of said defendant, con-
sisting of a tract Of land containing seventeen
acres and twenty-five poles, more or less, stu
ate on Bolivar Heights in Jefferson County,
West Virginia, purchased By the said defend
ant from Wilmer p. Vale.
1t appearing. on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the Defendant, T. NJ. PennOck, IS a
nonresident of the State of West Virginia,
he is hereby required 10 appear within
One Month after the date of the first pub
lication of this order and do what is necessary
TO protect his interests in this matter.
JNO. NJ DANIEL,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Mcdonald & Beckwith, P. Q.
Feb. II 1S96-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

If the editor of the Advocate will curtail
his hebdomadal dogmstism, let the wide
world wag as it will he may be gay and
happy still.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
To Investors F!

have 50 shares fpar value 500 per .a4.si
guaranteed s-per cent per annum eeI''iIt 400.
Of the Monumental Saving and Loan - q
cation OF Baltimore City, Nd. io ~. mi, 40.
500 cash per share-interest payable s ssv so
nually. Same redeemable upon W ~ he
tice any time after one year, by en- osio,
holder, or the association. Call ~ ~; snns.
in Charles Town for prospectus and la'' '''
al statement of the association: oop .ny.
January 8, '90.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

10 Is the cOnceusus Of opinion of those
wise ia financial aud trade operations that
the wonderful success of the late popular
loan alters the face of events January
operations become ancient history, as the
nation mounts above all doubts and fears to
a solid certain that the people can and will
uphold their government" With S56S,
100000 bid by 1900 banks or persons, the
tremendous strength Of the national credit
Is demonstrated as it has not been before in
many years. The influence Of this event
upon all manufacturing aud all trade cannot
be lightly estimated. Ii puts the Treasury
ON a safe basis for The time, whether Con
gress does anything or not. Ii notifies for
eign nations tina, the United States have
power as we'll as purpose 1t unlocks mil
lions of gold which have been gathered in
preparation, brings directly millions from
Europe, aud stimulates the anxiety Of for
eirn investors 20 obtain American securities
Judge Faulkner had a little bit of rest
during the week while Hon A. W. Melon
aid was presiding The special judge gave
some very nice and we believe proper de-
cisions, and the docket is getting into such
shape that Judge F. will be able to controlit,
as his large practice before he went on the
bench has been making necessary either an
exchange with a circuit judge or the selec-
ton Of a special judge -Nortins5nrg Ind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

The files Of THE FREE Press are open to
the editor of the Advocate, and we challenge
him to find anywhere within its columns
what he persists in saying is there, to-wit ;
"The farmers are dissatisfied because they
are built that way Here Is an opportunity
for our neighbor to be fair, to be just, to
be manly. The first misquotation perhaps
was an inadvertance. The second and third
cannot be so construed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

Among the Random Political Notes of
G.. A. ID. in the Wheeling Intelligencer we
find the following Among the Democratic
names mentioned for governor are those of
Forrest W. Brown, of Jefferson county
Judge Bennett and Mr. Edmiston, both of
Weston: Colonel Clarence L. Smith, OF
Fairmont; Colonel John T. McGraw, OF
Grafton: ex-Secretary of State Ohley, Of
Charleston, and our own ex-Congresman
Peudletou. About all of these have de-
clared, either by themselves or by their
next friends, that they are not candidates.
An exception may perhaps be made as to
Mr.. Brown, who is a young and ambitious
man. aud is understood TO be an active can
didate. Mr.. Brown is also an able man
one Of the coming men of West Virginia
The Democrats could not make better nor
cleaner nomination. predict that he will
be chosen to lead the forlorn hope | am
sorry on his account that it is written in the
stars that in his first race for State honor
he is to be defeated Mr. c. W. Atkinson,
who. at the present writing, seems to be the
popular Republican choice, will find in Mr..
Brown foeman worthy Of his steel, but Mr..
Atkinson will bare the advantage Of being
on the winning ticket"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
Also Eight Lots

25 by 125 feet each, lying in front Of and near
the same. and owned by deceased. The dwell
ing is of brick, with metal roof, constructed IN
most thorough and substantial manner, with
fifteen comfortable rooms. Large cistern. IL
is located upon an eminence commanding one
of the most beautiful panoramic views in the
Valley of Virginia; is within 800 yards OF the
elegant Hotel Powhatan, and few minutes
walk of Charles Town, the county seat OF JET
ferson. and the depots of the Baltimore and
Ohio and Norfolk and Western Railways
This thriving town is noted for its refined and
cultivated society, and its proximity-only
about two hours-to Washington and Balti-
more and salubrty of climate, have made 1t
a favorite resort Of summer visitors.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne third in cash, and
residue III equal payments, with interest, at
one and two years secured by bond and trust
deed, and transfer of insurance.
DR.. James NJ. Ransom, who is occupying the
premises, will take pleasure in showing the
same to any one contemplating purchase:
THOMAS ID. RANSOM,
JAMES NJ. RANSOM,
Jan. %, lS06-td. Executors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
LOTS
NEAR SUMMIT POINT. W. VA.

The undersigned Trustee, in two deeds oil
trust from Henry Williams and wife TO Cleon
Moore, Trustee one dated the 22nd day OF
September, 1890, recorded in the County Clerk S
office of Jefferson county, w. Va, in Deed
Book V, page 241, and the other to same Trus-
tee, dated the 9th day of February, 1891, and
recorded in the same Office, deed book W. page
90, both for the benefit of Jefferson Building
Association No. 10, will offer at public sale in
front of the Courthouse in Charles Town, w.
Va, on
Saturday. Feb'y %, 1896,
a lot of land containing SEVEN ACRES and
a lot containing ONE ACRE. No improve
ments on said lots. The seven acres being a
portion of that conveyed to Henry Williams
by +. c. Steptoe, and the one acre being that
conveyed to Henry Williams by Geo. ii Rust.
TERMS OF SALE-As prescribed by the
Board of Directors of Jefferson Building As
ISOLATION No. 10.-0ne-third Cash residue in
two equal payments in 0 and Is months with
interest on deferred payments from day Of sale.
Sale at y o'clock.
CLEON MOORE,
Feb. 8, 1896. Trustee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announced Mr..
CHARLES VI. RONEMUS as a candidate for
the Assessorship of Second District-subiect
to the Democratic Primary.
Feb. u 1896.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
Bank Notice.

The Bank of Charles Town will be closed
on Saturday February -, 1896, being legal
holiday.
GEORGE \. PORTERFIELD
Feb 5, 1896 Cashier
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
Brick Mansion

with outbuildings and grounds, square OF
two acres between 3rd and 4th avenues on the
map of the Improvement Company; known
as the Homestead House of the said James M.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

our plate matter had for It's object the
ameGoration of the condition of the producers
and mankind your pot metal has for its
office the increase of poverty and practical
slavery of the tOiliug masses the making of
Che rich richer and the poor poorer.-A8roof'c.
The above is the opinion Of the editor of
the Advocate Sometimes we can respect
a mans opinion, even as we may kindly re-
gard his children; but we needn't adopt
them. We cannot understand how the al
vocscy ola dollar for the poor man that
win buy a hundred cents worth of bread
and meat will increase the poverty and en-
force practical slavery on the toiiiug masses.
Why q poor man, as is the editor of THE
FREE PREss, should desire O make the
poor poorer may De transparent 10 the en-
lisl,eoed miud of the man whose name sig
mites a day that is never present, but it is
beyond our comprehension
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

The editor OF the Advocate has very in
adequate conception or appreciation Of the
duties of the postmaster at Charles Town
and hi, assistants, if he really supposes that
a reduction of the force now employed could
be inside in the event of the free delivery
system being established here Free deiv-
cry is very desirable-but not even so under
the proposed Sperry bill, where a penny is
TO be paid for the delivery ola letter across
the street that has been conveyed from san
Francisco or other distant points for two
cents. With free delivery some parts OF the
Office work might be lightened, but that
which must be done IN The office is more
than enough for the help now allowed the
postmaster. The book keeping alone now
keeps am expert busy in the Charles Town
po,,olice, aud the handling of the mails
here is worth every cent the postmaster and
employees are allowed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

The Sultan writes 20 Queen Victoria that
be is a much maligned man that the Turks
in Armenia have been greatly outraged and
inhumanly set upon whilst at prayer in the
mosques that quiet prevails almost every
where in his domnions; that negotiations
are in progress that viii lead The iuhabi-
tants TO resume their peaceful ayocations
No doubt abou, the quiet prevailing in
many places-a hush that would strike a
visitant with awe Notwithstanding the
utterances Of the "uuspeakable Turk, the
blood of butchered Christians cries aloud
20 civilization.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

The Martinsburg Independent ,Repubh-
cam is not in sympathy with those partizan
Republicans in the Baltimore council who
want all the grapes in the vineyard, and
says Mayor Hooper, Of Baltimore, Is hav'
ing quite a time with the partisan people
elected to the Council He believes in shar-
ing the patronage with those who helped IN
the reform We believe go, too. To do
anything else would be unfair and dishon-
orablen
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12
Blood Poison.

Contagious Blood Poison has been APP
propriately called the curse of mankind.
II is the one disease that physicians can
not cure; their mercurial aud potash
remedies only bottle up the poison IN
the system, to surely break forth III a
more virulent form, resulting in total
wreck of the system.
Mr.. Frank B. Martin, a prominent
ieweler at e26 Pennsylvania Ave, Wash
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-02-12

filled with eating sores; my tongue was
almost eaten away, so that for three
months l was unable to taste any soild
food. My hair was coming out rapidly;
and 1 was in horrible fix. had tired
various treatments, and was nearly dls,
couraged, when friend recommended
SIS After had taken four bottles,
began to get better, and when l had
finished eighteen bottles, was cured
sound and we'll, my skin was without
blemish, and 1 have had no return OF
the disease. S.S.S.saved me from life
of misery" SIS. guaranteed Pn'eLy
0egeta6le) will cure any case OF blood
poison. Books on the disease
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