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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-16
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-16

Washington, July 15.-Today's state
ment of the condiRion of the treasury
shows Available cash balance, $780,
500, 592; gold reserve, S9S,6S2, 220.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

The Richie Gazette says; The Gazette
believes the people Of this State desire early
conventions and long campaigns" Not
wilhstandiug its belief on tina, poin, 1t says
at will do the Republicans Of this State
good to hold two conventions this year The
first can not only send delegates to the ma
tional convention, but eau talk over the sit
uation and start the enthusiasm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29
RESIDENCE FOR SALE

The undersigned. executors of James NJ.
Ransom, decd, will offer at public sale. in front
Of the Courthouse in Charles Town, Jefferson
county. West Va, on
Friday, February II, 1879 ,.
unless disposed Of uoon private offer (which
will be considered at any time, the desirable
Brick Mansion
with outbuildings and grounds, a 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 VI
Ransom.
Also Eight Lots
% by lbs feet each living 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 II
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 a few minutes
walk Of Charles Town, the county seat Of JEFF
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 salubrity of climate, have made it
a favOrite resort of summer visitors.
TERMS OF SALE.-One third in cash. aud
residue IN equal payments, with interest, at
one and two years, secured by bond and trust
deed, and transfer Of insurance.
Dr. James " 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. p, lse6-td. Executors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Hon. John K. COwen, at present KEEP
resentative in Congress from Maryland and
for years past chief counsel Of the b. x y.
r. R. Company, on Friday last was elected
president Of that great corporation to sue
coed President Mayer, who declined re-
election in November last. Mr. Cowen Is
man Of exceptional abilities.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29
Learn Shorthand.

Do not put off, but embrace this oppo.i...--' :,
Of learning stenograpby and iype"ILL..'ss
Stenography is the art Of the age. ana ~, -
quicker and better returns than any iu -.as,,r
young man or woman can invest their '-'
in. ,,4iO1
Easy monthly payments and low I'll
brings II within the reach Of any one. -.
those who have finished the course hos ~ =.
by excellent paying positions, some, .H .s,ssi.
In the State. Perfect satisfaction gleIySy
Call on or address X. NJ. STpChhIi "a.
Dec. Is, l895-lm. MartlnsDul5'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

a meeting OF John W. Rowan Camp Of
Confederate Veterans is called for Friday
night. next, at the court house at 730
o'clock. Il is important that the meeting
should be well attended, as business of much
importance must be transacted in addition
to the election of officers Quite a number
OF communications have accumulated aud
action upon them is imperative, unless the
camp is to 20 by The board Especially in
view of the May meeting in Richmond, aud
the great gathering contemplated in New
York in July, should the veterans meet and
make preparations
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29
Necsy Notes.


Senator Allison, of Iowa, has been re-
elected
The mint at Philadelphia is coming $780,
600 per day.
Hon. H. D. Money has been elected U.
5. Senator for Mississippi.
Rev. T. D. D. Clark has resigned the pas
torate of the Baptist Church of Winchester.
Mrs. Mary ]. Yeakley died of cOusumP-
ton at her home near Winchester on Sat-
urday.
Judge James McSherry, of Frederick
City has been appointed chief judge of the
Maryland Court of Appeals.
In few days there will be resumption
of the coinage of silver dollars and continue
until about SIS, 100000 have been coined.
Howard P. Wilkinson, secretary of the
West Virginia Tobacco Company at Wheel
ing, mysteriously disappeared Friday week
Hon. Geo. L. Wellington, present mem
Der of the House of Representatives, has
been chosen Senator by the Maryland leg
islature
Elk President Harrison argued case In
the Supreme Court of the United States on
Friday. He also called upon President
Cleveland.
A dispatch from Piedmont says there was
an attempt by two men to rob Rev. Q. w
Hollis on the road between Thomas and
Davis in Tucker county.
John Tyler, the eldest son of President
Tyler, died in Washington City on Sunday
aged &c years. Mr.. Tyler has resided there
for the past twenty years.
A young lady in Lincoln county last week
sat down in her lovers lap, and a pistol in
his pocket was discharged and gave her al
ugly wound. She didn't know his pocket
was loaded.
The Utah Senators -Messrs Cannon and
Brown-entered the Senate Monday anc
took the oath. They then drew for terms
the former getting the long one, which vii
expire in 80; aud the latter the short term
which will expire in March, 1897.
Rev. T. B Hargrove, pastor of the Meth
odist Church at Coldwater, Mississippi
dropped dead in the pulpit on Sunday. de
had offered prayer and announced his text
Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and 90
shall be saved" These were his last words
Prince Henry of Battenburg, husband o.
Queen Victorias youngest daughter, Bea-
trice, died few days ago on warship OF
the African coast He contracted swamp
fever in the Ashantee country. There l.
mourning throughout the Queens domin'
ions.
The trial of Charles Siler, for shooting
his father, J. P. Siler, last November, was
called in the corporation court of Wiuches
ter Saturday morning and was concluded in
the afternoon. The jury found young Siler
guilty of shooting, with intent to kill, and
fixed his punishment at two years and nine
months in the pententiary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

The West Virginia Historical and Anti
ouarisn Society recently elected the follow
ing officers: DR.. J. P Hale president; G.
W. Atkinson, vice president from the frs
congressional district; Stephen b. Elkins
from the second A. NJ. Scott from the
third J. n. Camden, from the fourth, 1. l.
Brown. treasurer; Virgil L. Lewis, secre
tary Miss Lulu Downtsin, librarian.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Anyone, except a frog raising editor
would know that farmers sell cattle aud hogs
at this season of the year.-Fdmr's Id
r0c1ts
Asa rule farmers sell cattle aud hogs ai
this season Of the year 10 was understood
a few days ago ths, the farmer editor of the
Advocate bought cattle recently. Perhaps
after all, he isn't much of farmer At
any rate, he hasn't Corner" on all the
knowledge. theoretical or practical, along
farmer lines.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

The lates, yarn mills reported are located
in some newspaper Ofices.-Norgan Mes.
,snqsr. Yes; lying is the stoek'n' trade OF
some Of them. Turn on the hose.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

For 10 days only We will sell for cents on
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. Landis's dry goods and
grocery store.
Gum boots will be sold at cut prices COM
mencing to-day S. II. Landiss.
A good \. o. molasses for SOC. per gallon at
S. II. Landiss.
Syrups 20, 30, 40 and SOC. per gallon. The
finest line ever seen for the money at Landis'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
= -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

The Gar and the Sultan are said TO have
formed an offensive and defensive alliance.
Such thing just now will be very offensive
TO John Bull
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

A friend of The FREE PRESS in Missis-
sippi in renewing his subscription for about
the sOth time writes among other things
Get the old FREE Press continue 10
come It's welcome visitor at my house.
for it always brings me tidiugs from home
hence 1 cannot do withoutit. Igenerally
get it on Sunday, my leisure day, and en-
Joy reading it as much, if not more than
ever. When get too poor to pay Tor 1t
I viii notify you in due time. l
would have liked so much TO have been
present and heard "Uucle" Seth Timber
lake order Co. B to "fall in, and heard him
call the roll. Ny my how it carries me
back when glance over the names OF old
Co. B. 18th Virginia. We always camped
near each otber-I was in Co. d, same regl-
mept The last issue of The
FREE PRESS brings up memories OF the past
I have laid il away for safe keeping to be
reread At some future time When | saw
the name of ]. W. Wolfe I recalled to mind
a great many funny things l heard him say
around the campfire. He said one night
after hard fight: Boys, l think too much
of this old hide Of mine to have it shot full
Of bullet holes He did not fancy the
whistle Of minnie balls, and neither did
your humble writer g would have
been delighted to hear BILLY" Wilson's
memorial address. l regard him as the
greatest man in Washington City, except
Grover Cleveland. Billy" and l were bows
together and went to the same old log school
house in the woods He was bright boy
and could learn his lesson before l could
find mine in the book. Now look at him
Postmaster-Geuera Then look at me way
down in Mississippi raising cotton at . cents
a pound !"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Gen Theodore Runyan, L. :. Ambassador
At Berlin. died suddenly Monday morn
ing last Of heart disease He was ont walk
ing on Sunday. dined with his family, and
retired az 1890 p, NJ. He awoke about mid
night, complained of paiu ia the heart and
expired iu the arms of his wife before the
arrival of physician. Gen. Runyan was
5 very distinguished man ia civil aud mill
tary life, aud wu- appointed by President
Cleveland TO succeed the Hon. VIM. Walter
Phelps. he was born in 1922. a native Of
New Jersey, a graduate Of Yale, and LAW
yer BY profession
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Mr.. W. c. Frazier delivered in town Tues.
day to Mr.. 5. Sundheimer eight head Of
fat cattle which averaged a fraction over
1900 pounds and on the same day Mr.. R.
V. Shirley delivered nine that averaged
nearly 400
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

The Richie Gazette is booming Senator
Elkins for President and has about concIud-
ed its nomination Of him has taken the
State by storm. Il says: "Allisou, Nc
Kinley, Reed, Morton and Harrison are all
good men, but when it is seen neither can
get the nomination for President over the
other, the nomination should 20 TO Senator
Elkins, who is the peer Of any Of them. -
Not until then?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

The Republicans from West Virginia res
ident in Washington City assembled at the
Hotel Page Friday night to honor their rep.
resentatives in Congress. The Star says it
was a most pleasant affair throughout, and
reflected great credit upon the sons of the
switzerland of America" 1t was close on
to 10 o'clock when the guests sat down to
dinner. Mr.. G. NJ. Shinn was POSTMASTER
and performed the duties Of that post in a
satisfactory manner. In a speech in re-
spouse to "Our Invited Guests" his allusion
to West Virginia aud the great men she had
produced was heartily encOred. Senator
Elkins was present and responded to the
toast "West Virginia" and the reporter
says made a strong speech. Congressman
Miller responded to the toast of the fertile
valleys of West Virginia and what they
produce, and said eve are not as large in
area as Maine our lands are not as fertile
as those of Iowa; we are not so important
politically as Ohio; we have not the finan-
cial wealth of New York; we have not as
yet pronounced candidate for the presi-
dency, yet we are able to present fellow
citizen for that high Office who is the peer
of any man in any of the States have
named" This was direct reference to
Senator Elkins, and the latter smiled as
the guests cheered. Congressman Dolli-
YER, of Iowa, native West Virginian, spoke.
He said if he couldn't get w. B. Allison for
President, he would be glad to see the dis
tiuguished Senator from West Virginia get
the honor The report mentions the names
of sixty or more who were of the number
present of pronounced West Virginia Re-
publicans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Rev. DR.. Starr, of Richmond, in a recent
sermon declared that "the United States
needs Christian disinfeciion. and can stand
8 sluice Of brine ten feet deep" He must
have thought too many men here are spoil
ing for fight. II there should come a con-
Hic. lots Of Jolly Tars on either or all sides
would get into the briuy deep beyond ten
feet and, perhaps, not with both feet
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Mr. R. L. russell has resigned the place
in the postoiiice so efficiently filed by him
to enter 2ou other business. Vernon Gar
ney, IN of some experience, active and
cour =. too, has taken the vacated place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Mr.. David w. TimberIake. son Of Mr.
Seth NJ. Timberlake, has established him.
self in business in Norwich, Connecticut
May success attend him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

A new building association is about to be
Incorporated Mr.. David Howell is solicit
ing subscriptions and five hundred shares
have already been taken.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29
LAxoL is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.

Thomas E. Fisher and LiSSie B. Mundsy-
both bailing from Loudoun county Virginia,
were united in marriage yesterday at the Pres
byterian Mause in this town by Rev. DR.. A. c.
Hopkins The County Clerk, when he learned
the Young lady was only eighteen years of age,
declined to issue license, but upon the pre-
sentation of a note purpOrting to be from the
would-be brides father consenting to her mar
rage, the requisite official paper was issued
When asked nv the minister if they were run
always the response was: No, We preferred to
leave home as a matter of convenience. or
words to that effect. Later in the day it was
discovered that the young people tried to get
the knot tied in Frederick City but telegram
was received from the young man father just
as the clerk WAS issuing the license, stating
that the man was under age thus preventing a
contamination most deyoutly wished by the
candidates for matrimony,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29
Lost !!

On the 2sth Of December. 80. on lg - :
pike between Berryyille and Chafie W.
|. DRESS SUIT CASE
made of fair leather, and contalnlns vi
suit and other things. A suitable Ie "'..-,,,s.,si
be paid for its recovery. finder =
to leave il at ,,,,,so OFFICE.
Jan. 3, 1886. fkEb fhH70 -
Such great bargains as HirschmaD 80, sas 6
feriug Won never heard Of EYefy1D'Ds
winter goods must be sold. -,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29
months in the penitentiary.

Here is a diamond. here a piece Of charcoal
Both carbon yet between them stands the
mighliest of magicians-Nature The food on
your table, and your own body; elementally
the same; yet between the two stands the dl-
gestion, the arbiter Of growth or decline, life
or death.
We cannot make a diamond; we cannot
make flesh, blood and bone. No. But by
means of the Shaker Digestive Cordial we can
enable the stomach TO digest food which would
otherwise fermeut and poison the system -
In all forms of dyspepsia and incipient con
sumption. with weakness, loss of flesh, thin
blood. nervous prostration the Cordial IS the
successful remedy Taken with food it relieves
at once. II nourishes, and assists nature to
nourish. a trial bottle-enOugh to show It's
merit-l0 cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29
To Investors |!

have 80 shares Cpar value 800 per sa4ls !.
guaranteed S-per cent per annum ceiliI 80.
OF the Monumental Saving and Loan 80 !,
citation Of Baltimore City Nd, Tor - 80 !.
500 cash per share-interest payable ;en.' ~.
nually. Same redeemable upon " d9s ~
tice any time after one year, b. ellI -
holder. or the association. Call % ny y--,
in Charles Town for prospectus and la'''I--
al statement Of the association 49,
A. G.. WYNKOOP, Ahl'
January 8, igG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29
Restaurant.
Dwelling House for Sale.

A Comfortable and Commodious Dwelling
House. located on Congress street, Charlie,
Town, for sale. 1t 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. fs92-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

There's boom in business at the Vulcan
Road Machine Works. Orders for bridges,
etc, surpass anything in the experience OF
the company.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Last Friday night the first section Of an
excursion train bound from New York to
Florida, Mexico and California, one mile
north of Riverton, on n. & w. r r. struck
boulder that had rolled from the hillside
A part of the train was wrecked The bsg
gage car left the track aud rolled over an
embankment, but strange to say, the occu-
pants, II. n. Burbank, commissary mana
ger, aud the baggage master, were only
slightly injured about the legs and back
Engineer Long sustained several parnul
cuts about the head, but was not seriously
hurt. A colored Pullman porter, named
Phillips, was killed By being scalded to
death, aud Charles W. King, another por-
ter was badly injured about the back. Not
a single passenger was hurt. The baggage
car aud two Pullmans took fire from the en-
CINE and were completely destroyed. The
excursion being divided saved the entire
train, with the exception of the three cars
which were burned, as the engine of the
second section pulled the train back from
the burning cars, thus saving them. After
a delay of sixteen hours the 200 feet of track
which was torn up was repaired and the ex
cursion allowed to pass on. They reached
Roanoke Saturday night at o'clock aud,
after a short stop, proceeded on their way.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

REPORTS.

The remainder of my stock
has been collected from base
ment and upper story to first
floor and arranged very con-
veniently, making yet a nice
assortment to select from, with
prices much reduced. My Sc
mems suits are about half price.
25 boys overcoats $3.50 to S.,
worth double. No scarcity of
rubber boots and shoes. No
snow the cause. You can have
your own way with prices
Ladies overs 2Oc., CSC, 35c.,
Arctics 6Oc. Mems Arctics
75c. Neckwear, gloves, sus-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

If the gentleman who got the soft Black
Hat, No. r, with the name of NIessrs Hor-
sey x Atwell, Winchester, Va, stemped on
the inside baud, from, the window of the
Firemen's Banquet Hall on Friday night,
January 10, IA mistake for his, will report
to Mr. c. ID. EBY, he can have the same ex-
changed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Whilst telling timber near Le,town on
Tuesday, Mr. John Wilmington was knock
ed down and bruised by falling limb
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Republican conventions were held last
Wednesday in all the congressional districts
Of Indiana for the election Of State cen
trail committee. The friends of ex Presi
dent Harrison opposed the reelection of j.
h Gowdy as chairman and supported Z. II
Nebeker, who was United States Treasurer
under Harrison The majority of the com.
mittee favor the re- election of Mr.. Gowdy.
The General, in view of other important
engagement, doesn't mind little thing like
that
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

There were but thirteen single gold stand
ard advocates In the Kentucky legislature
and every one of them boited The caucus
nomination for Senator. That, YOU know.
is sound money Democracy.-H mpsiire
Rcrieir.
Kentucky scores one point more than
West Virginia along that line. Several
years ago in this State it was an even doz-
en- that bolted a caucus nominee, and if we
mistake not two Of them were from Hamp-
shire We should like 20 see the Kentucky
Democrats stand shoulder 90 shoulder for
the nominee. Our Democracy is not Of the
zone idea" sort We wouldn't help 20 de-
feat man because be held a view contrary
10 our own on q single point, only
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Mr. John Porterfield is suggested as a
proper person to take the place vacated by
Mr. Pennock on the school board
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

a Richmond correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun says "The refusal of the Vir-
ginia legislature to adjourn on Gen. Lees
birthday, which had been set apart by a
former legislature as a legal holiday, is be-
ing used as a reason why the proposed Rouss
Confederate Museum should not be located
there" Because the legislators declined to
do what seemed to be duty and proper
thing is no good reason why Richmond
should not be chosen as the place for the
Battle Abbey"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Mr.. Berg, who represents the Putnam
piano and organ house of Staunton, Va,
is here thi, week. He is an accom-
plished piano tuner, and his services can be
secured by promptly addressing him a letter
in care of this Office.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Mr. Robert L. Morgan, well-known
farmer of KabIgtoru district, died last
"Wednesday morning of pneumonia. He
was SO years of age aud born in this county.
He leaves widow aud four children. Rev
DR.. A c Hopkins oiiiciated at the funeral
on Friday
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Mark this prediction William L. Wilson
will never be elected 20 Congress again
that is 10 say the House of Representatives.
He may drift into the Senate, 1t the Repu6-
licans should act 50 the Democrats can some
time in the next twenty years carry the leg
islature. This will not occur 10 wisdom
prevails, set up conventions are avoided aud
harmony and watchlu. effort are the rule
Richie Gazette
Il faiigues Us % witness the frantic efforts
Of the Republican editors 20 retire Hon.
VIM. l. Wilson from public life. But il will
appear from the above that the ssiute edi-
tor Of the Gazette is not without apprehen
sions that wisdom and harmony and yigi
lance may not prevail iu Republican coun-
ellis, and that "set up conventions" may be
q Republican thing Of the future as Of the
past.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-01-29

Mr. W. S Merchant bought bunch of
extra fine beef cattle yesterday and will
serve them to his customers next week.