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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16
son.ethino Curious Happened.


A boy 10 years old pulling a heavy cart
loaded with pieces of boards and lath taken
from some demolished structure-an every
day sight in all our cities. Tired and ex-
hausted he halted under A shade tree. His
feet were bruised and sore, his face pinched
and looking years older than it should.
What must be the thoughts of such child
as lie looks out upon g worid--the fine
houses. the rich dresses, the rolling carria-
ges-the happy faces of those who have
never known what ii was 60 be poor? ? Does
It harden the heart and make il wicked, or
does it bring feeling of Loneliness and
wretchedness-a wondering if the rich
mans Heaven is not SO far from the poor
mans Heaven that he will never catchsight
of their pinchcd faces?
The boy lay down on the grass, and IN
five minutes was sound asleep. His bare
feet lust touched the curbstone, aud the old
hat fell from his head and rolled to the
walk. In the shadow of the tree his face
told a story that every passer-by could read.
/ 1t told of scanty food-of nights when the
body shivered with cold-of a home with
out sunshine-of young life confronted by
moeking shadews.
! Then something curious happened. \
( laboring mana queer, old man with
wood-saw on his arm-crossed the street to
rest for moment beneath the same shade
I lie glanced at the boy and turned away, but
his look was drawn again, and now he saw
the picture and read the story. He, too,
WAS poor. He too, knew what il was TO
shiver and hunger. He tip-toed along IN
/ til he could bend over the boy, and then he
took from his pocket piece Of bread and
meat-the dinner he was TO cat if he found
work-and laid it down beside the lad.
( Then he walked carefully away, looking
back every moment, hut fastening out Of
sight as if he wanted TO escape thank.
/ Men. women and children had seen it all,
and what lever it was. The human heart
is ever kind and generous, but sometimes
there is need Of key 20 open it. a man
walked down from his steps and left half
dollar beside the poor mans bread. wo-
man walked down and left good hat in
place of the old one. 4 clild came with
pair of shoes and boy brought coat and
vest. Pedestrians halted and whispered
and dropped dimes and quarters beside the
first silver piece.
Something curious had happened. The
charity OF poor man had unlocked the
hearts of score of people Then some
thing strange occurred. The pinched faced
boy suddenly awokc, ard sprang up as if 1t
were crime TO sleep there. lie saw the
bread-thc clothing-thc money-the score
Of people waiting around to see what no
would do. He knew that he had slept and
he realized that all those things had come
10 Kim rs he dreamed. Then what did he
do? Why he sat down anf covered his face
with his hands and sobbcd like a grievcd
child. They had read lin n sermon great
or than all the sermons Of the churches
They had set his heart to swelling and
Jumping until it choLed him. Poor, rag
gcd ard wretched, and feeling that he was
no more to the world than a stick or astone
he had awakened to find that the world
regarded him as human being worthy OF
aid and entitled 10 pity.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

Miss Mary Pendleton, beautiful AID
interesting young lady, daughter Of Arm
stead Pendleton, Of st. Louis, Mo-, scei-
dentally shot herself in the breast with n
cat rife, at Berkeley Springs, last veek
DR.. Tiffany, of Baltimore, was dispatched
for, and on his arrival succeeded in rem01-
ing the ball. The wound is quite seriou-.---
Ihdrtins5urg Iadependqnt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

Tn West Virginia deer may be lawfully
killed from the lst Of September to the 18th
of January; partTidges from the 18th OF
October to the lst Of January; wild ducks,
Wild geese, brants, from the lst Of Noyem-
Der to the lst OF April; Wild turkeys, grouse
and prairie chickens, from the lst OF Sep
tember to the lst of February; pheasant'
from the lst Of September to the lst Of Eel
ruaTV
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16
From the HeralH Sept. 2nd

Saturday T. AsLby Potts, livine near
town. for two years an employee in Fits
mill. had his leg crushed by the carr near
Shenandoah Junction. lie was brought to
this city. and his leg amputated by Drs. Hun
terSnodgrasand Myers. Mr. Wcstbrook, az
employee Of the B. & o, who brought the
wounded man here, was killed near Wash
ington on his return.
During the heavy rains on Sunday cycn-
ing. young son Of our esteemed friend OF
the SiaiemGn had narrow escape from
drowning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

Anxious TO explain the meaning Of h!-
pcrbole, minister said Perhaps you do
not understand the meaning Of The word
hyperbole. This word, my friends, in
creases or diminishos thing beyond the
exact truth. Suppose ! should say the
whole Of this congregation is fast asleep
that would be hyperbole, for there is not
above one-half Of you sleeping"
"What sort Of a servant have you now ..
inquired lady of a friend that she was Wis
iting.
ooh, splendid she replied. Hes g
Chinaman, and is 70 methodical in bis
habits that know just what he il doing Of
any hour ia the day. He is now probably
putting away the dishes and tidying up tie
kitchen. Come and see if I'm right"
She led the way to the kitchen, quietly
opening the door, and, there, in the middle
Of the floor sat John Chinaman washing
his feet In the dishpan.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16
JAMES WYATT,
Steubenyillc, Ohio

PETERsov's MAGAzTNF, for September,
opens with charming stool-cngraying,
from a picture in the last Paris .Sa'oa, which
is fclloscd bya beautiful doube-size, col
orod stcol fahioh-pla;e; and this by nearly
fifty wood engrayings, including colored
pattern for Tidy on Java Canvas" The
stories of the number more than maintain
the high merit Of this well-known and pop
ular monthly. No other lady's book com
bines so many qualities, and has such sus-
tained merit in every department: it *, en-
phatically. rs tbe publisher claims, the
cheapct and hcst" TIE gricc is hut two
dora-z n year, with rey greai dei'cfioqq'
10 cfEs Specimens are sent. p those 7ali-
" wishing to get up clubs. Certa ally, ey-
erybodv ought 70 take this magazine. Adj
drc.s. CHS. !. PETEasoE, 3J6 Chestnut
Street. Philadelphia PA.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16
USE BERRY BROTHERS,
HARD
OIL FINISH.

TT il the ORIGINAL and only GENUINE HARD
L OIL FINISH in the market.
It dries quicl, and hard, rubs easily, and does
not scratch.
It is the best Finish for Pianos and Organs.
It's the best Finish for Furniture.
Itis the best Finish for School Desks and
Seats.
1t is the best Finish for Dwellings and Pub
lie Buildings.
It's the best Finish for Rustic Frames and
Mouldings
Il makes either Dead Finish or Brilliant
Polish, and is not affected by Water or
Damp.
Owing to the reputation our ii Ard OIL FIN
ISL" has attained, many limitations are offered
and sold at a low price, being frequently repre-
scuted as our HARD on. FINISH.
Ask your dealer for "BERRY BROTHERS HNHD
on FISIsn.n and take no other. II he does not
keep it. send direct TO US aud your order Will
receive prompt attention.
BERRY BROTHERS.
Narnish Manufacturers,
DETROIT, MIcH.
April -, !Ss2-y.
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GER.7RD HOUSE.

Ne. Corner Ninth and Chestnut sts., Phila'
J. McKBBEy, Manager. J. II. DENyIsoS, Sup.
STREET CARS run from all the principal
Depots TO the HOTEL The accommodation
are in all respects equal to any in the City
500 per day.
oct > lSsO-v
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

John W. Garrett is the donor Of the
fountain in the public square at Hagcr
town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

NorlcE.-Train No. makes no stops between
Hogcrstown aud Front Royal, except to let ch
Passengers holding Foreign tickets.
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
No. 2-Baltimorc Express, daily
No. New York Express, daily
No. 6-HagerstOwn Accommodation, daily,
except Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

DP. HARTMAN & Co.-Please send me a
lot of your books on the Ills Of Life" ]
sell great deal OF your Peruna and Mana
lin. They arc very highly spoken Of in
this part of the country.
+. II. DCsssfAN, p. NJ, Westford, Pa.
Dear ST.: have taken half q dozen bot
ties Of your PcYuaa and find it is doing me
great good.
Yours truly, JAMES WYATT,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

The following named gentlemen compose
the Congressional Executive Committee for
this District, by appointment Of the Chair
man Of the Keyser Convention:
Geo. B. Sergeant, Phillip, Barbour coun-
ty: c. L. Smith, Fairmont. Marion county
Col. 2. W. Monroe, Kingwood, Preston
county; Wilbur f. Dyer, Petersburg, Grant
county; W. S. Henshaw, Martinsburg,
Berkeley county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16
rRA1Ns GONG SOUTH

No. New Orleans Express, daily
No. 3-Memphis Express, daily.
No. 5-Berryville Accommodation, daily eX-
cept SUNDAY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

Col. r. ". Baylor, Chairman Of the re-
cent Democratic Congressional Convention
held at Odd Fellows Hall, at Keyser, has,
in accordance with a resolution Of said Con-
vention, appointed the following Executive
Committee for this district: John Barton
PAYNE. Of Treston, Chairman; George Bay
lor. of Jefferson; r. S. Eichelbergcr, Of
Berkeley: c.. NJ Pendleton, Of Morgan ;
Asa Hiett, Of Hampshire; John T. Pearce,
Of Mineral; Joseph Vanmeter, Of Hardy ;
A. s. Norment, of Grant; G. 4. Blakemorei
of Pendleton; W. Z. Talbot. Of Tucker;
John W. Phares, Of Randolph; d. w.
Gall. OF Barbour; H. n. Cochran, Of Tay-
lor: Fontain Smith, Of Marion; Joseph
Morelaud, Of Monongalia.
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a1irslnia Svse gEeas.

I'm. d ". ". b. GALLiHER, Editors.
oharlcstorcn, Jefferson County, West Va.
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! Smooth Complexion can be bad by ey-
ery lady who will use Parker Ginger Ton
ic. Regulating the internal organs and
purifying the blood it quickly remove
pimples and gives 4 healthy bloom to the
nlnnL- Sc nnlicn-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16
Change of Time
GOVERNING MOVEMENT OF TRAINS on
SHENANDOAH VALLEY r. X.

7dking Effect Aug. 27, 1882.
Philadelphia time five minutes faster than
Baltimore time)
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

Failliill66!
That is what a great
many people are doing.
They don't know just what
is the matter, but they have
a combination Of pains and
aches, and each month they
grow worse.
The only sure remedy
yet found is BRowN's IRON
BITTERs, and this by rapid
and thorough assimilation
with the blood purifes and
enriches it, and rich, strong
blood flowing to every part
of the system repairs the
wasted tissues, drives out
disease and gives health and
strength.
This is why BRowN's
IRON BIrrERs will cure
kidney and liver diseases,
consumption, rheumatism,
neuralgia, dyspepsia, mala-
ria, intermittent fevcrs, &c.
2o3 S. Paca St, Bslfmore.
Nov. q, 1854.
! was 4 great sufferer from
Dyspepsia, and for several
weeks could cat nothing and
VS. growing weaker every
day. | tried Browns Iron
Bitters, and am happy to say
/ now have a good appetite,
and am getting stronger.
Jos. MCCAwLLY.
BRowN's IRON BITTERs
is net a drink and does not
contain whiskey. Il is he
only preparation Of Iron
that causes no injurious ef-
fects. Get the genuine.
Don't be imposed on with
limitations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-09-16

+Breakfast Dinner tSupper.
JOSEPH II. SANDS, Superintendent.
CHARLES p. HATCH,
Gen'l. Freight and Pass'r Agent.
JOS. W CONE. Gcnl Ticket Agent.
o. HOWARD ROY ER,
Div. Frt. d Pas Agent
Aug 9. 1SS2.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-08-28
RIVER NOTES
or IL General Nature G..i.erc,, OH ,b

Oi GenerAl Nntnre Gathered OH the
Lcvce.
The Sidney departed on time Saturday
afternoon for Cincinnati.
The Pacific. Ed. Hohb. and Monitor nasxed
up Saturday with empties.
The Diurnsl Is the boss low water boat
Capt. ASA Booth runs her all the time.
The Nail City, Belmont, Annie l.. and John
{. Fisher passed down Saturday at daylight.
viii Morrow, one Of the geniul clerks OF
the Sidney, remained off this week. He will
spend the week with friends here.
The hull OF the KATE Adams was brought
up yesterday afternoon and landed at the
foot Of Market street The model was yery
much admired, mud gives promise OF being
the starter for n fine aud speedy boat
Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Andes is due today from Cincinnati;
and with II rising river she will have no
trouble in reaching here. Tomorrow after.
noon she will leave for that port. The A ndes
Is deservedly popular; it possesses ample &C.
couruodations and in Capt. Charlie Muhle.
man and Clerk Soll one finds most accom-.
p!lshed set Of officers and gentlemen. 3.
rrrrsuuRcu, August o7.-giver 2 feet 8
inches and rising. Cloudy.
OH CRY, Pa. August o7.-River 0inches
and rising. Weather cloudy and rainy. J.,
ST. Louis. NO.. August 27.-Arriyed Belle
OF Memphis, Vicksburg; St. Geneyieye.
Memphis. Departed Jay Gould and barre.'
OF New Orleans. River fallen 2 inches, 7 II
fee, S inches by gauge. Weather CLOUDY,
showery and cooler. ri rn'0'''
CAIRO, Ill, August 27.-Arrived, City OF
Helena, from ST. Louis; Polar Star, st,
Louis; Golden Crown, from New Orleans
John Dippold, New Orleans; Charlie Brown
Sc. Louis Departed, City OF New Orleans
for new Orleans, City Of Helena, ,Mempis, i
r. NJ; Golden Crown, Cincinnati. Dippoid
st. Louis; Hudson, 81. Louis. River il fael
seven inches and falling. Thermome.sr 77o
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on Thursday, Vas placarded in.town and
excitement md rejoicing, The mon

on Thursday, Vas placarded in:town and
cansed excitement and rejoicing. The men
belonging to the Austrian trigate Nau.
iltus, who were captured, saw Aab l'asha
nt kafr.el.Dwar. The prisoners were only
released after giving their word OF honor
not 10 disclose anything they saw. 1t IL
reported that several staff officers who do.
serted from Arabi pasha have given Gen.
Wolseley important information. 3,
lsMAiLlA, August 27.-Onlv six dead
Arabs were found on the field OF battle,
but inside Ramses were found several
small pyramids OF stones freshly erected.
beneath which dead natives were probably
buried. Though the eng ement was not
serious 30 far rs hard lighting Is concerned,
the soldiers acted spiendidiy. The diff.
culties Of ground were fearful, while
the heat Of the sun defies exuggera.ion,
Gen. Wolseley's object has been achieved,
md We have gained much. :
CoSsrANTlSorLr, August 27.-Faid Pasha
went TO Therapia Sunday evening and in.
formed Lord DutIeriu that the
Turkish Council of Ministers had
resolved to publish proclamation against
Arabi Pasha and to accept n military con-
vention with England coniorlnably 10 Lord
DutIerin's proposals. :
ALEXANDRIA; August 27.-Sunday even
ing at Meks.-This afternoon the Bedouins
appeared in large force within a short
distance ofthe forts, where the Malta voI,n.
tcers bad been relieved by the Dervischer
regiment After considerable firing on
both sides the Bedouins retired. Their
casualties have not yet been ascertained.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-08-28
The Garfield Claims.

WASHINGTON, August 2G.-Dr. Bliss called
on Judge Lawrence this morning, and
asked him whether the Board OF Audit OF
the claims against, the Garfield estate had
agreed yet as to a form OF release, under
seal, which he understood had to be pre-
sentcd with the claim. He said that the
other members Of the Garfield council OF
physicians had written him asking the
same question, and that he would be glad
to know for his own information. Judge
Lawrence replied that the Board had not
as yet met, and, therefore, he could not
say what the form would be, but he
would let him know when it was agreed
upon. He supposed it would be the ordi:
nary formoi release. Dr.. Bliss did notsay
what the claims OF the physicians would
be, but it is evident that they have shaken
Off their sloth in the promises. The Board
OF Audit will probably get together at
once and prepare regulations for the filing
OF claims There will be quite IN influx OF
claims after these regulations are announc.
cd. The Board will probably require all
the claims that were presented to the Spe-
cial House Committee last session to be
presented 10 the Board, accompanied, like
all other claims, with an affidavit to their
accuracy, and release to the Garfield es-
tate
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-08-28
HEAVY RAINS IN-TExAS,
SRli Angeles Entirely ySub,nerged-Hun.
dredS of, ,H0uses Washed Away.

SRI Angeles Entirely ySubmerged-Hun.
dreuS Of HOuaes Washed Away.
.. GALvEsToN, August GA Ntus Alex
ander special says: 4 terrible rain or
waterspout caused the head Of Bosque
Creek above stephenville to overflow on
the 2ith, destroying property amounting to
$4,000 to 100000. Mrs. Hart was
drowned, her house being dashed to pieces.
Other families were saved by climbing on
the roofs Of their houses.
GALVESTON, August 2G.-Port Concho
dispatches to the Ne.rs to-day, in relation
to the inunda,ion Of Ben Ficklin, are
heartrcnding. Forty deaths arc reported
from drowning, The only names so fur
ascertained are Mrs. Metcalf and her
daughters, George Robertson, Scott and
Dromens and one child. One Mexican
was among the victims. Other victims
were 81 Mcxicans at Kellev's ranch and 10
Mexicans at Beasley's ranch, also Joseph
Matthews, wife and four sons, and one
woman and baby. Ben Fickln is all
washed away except eight houses. The
court house and jail are a total loss, and
uninsured from loss by water. The peo.
pie OF San Angeles tried to render assist
ance, but the raging waters prevented. 1t
is still impossible to cross the North
Concho. The country presents spectacle
which besgars description: Houses, horses,
cattle and clothing are piled up in heaps
at every step. The bodies Of Mrs. Me,calf
and daughters are the only ones found.
The telegraph wires arc still down.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, August o6.-The
Ga:ettts Texas specials furnish more par
ticulars OF the damage by the heavy rains.
The North Concho river, at San Angeles,
is swelled to an unhearl-ot depth. At i
r..-M. it has gained a point on the main
street OF ean Angeles, submerging all the
houses. The ,Coucho Hotel is now desert
ed. The people are moving alftheir effects
on the high ground. Ben Ficklin, on the
main Concho, is completely inundated.
The court house must have fifteen feet OF
water in it. Houses, trunks, cattle. sheep
and every conceivable thing are floating
down the river. The town is entirely cut
off from all communication except by. Fort
Davis military Telegraph lines. Fears are
entertained for the people Of Ben Ficklin.
The old stage station is covered with water,
but the occupants must have escaped.
The loss OF property in San Angeles, as
seen from the opposite side, includes Mrs,
Tankerlys fine hotel, Patton 4 Lonsworth's
tin shop, vick's store, the house Of Miller,
and II. peck's livery stable building, and
four dwellings. These were all abode
buildings. Along the banks were some
fifty or sixty Mexican houses washed away.
The Post engine house is destroyed, and
the loss at Ben Ficklin is not yetascertained
At Dublin the Bosque river is mile
wide. Several houses have been washed
away. Theamount Of damage can not .ye,
be estimated. Many horses and cattle were
floating down the stream. Baldwin, the
mill man, lost 6,000 bushels Of wheat which
he had stored in his mill. and his ma
chinery is badly damaged. Several person.
had to leave or get on top Of their house.
for protection, ~ -E ... I:is
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-08-28
MARSHALL COUNTY
REPUBLICANS IN CONVENTION.
An EnthusIastIe Meeting --asjor ". J. hurley Nom.
h hated for County Commissioner and Joseph
3 Nixon and W.S. Slmoatou for L. tgiilaturs.
lnStrurtiohs for General Cot.

Saturday was evidently Republican day
in Moundsvillc, the sturdy sons Of Marshall
county Republicauism having turned outin
full force TO attend the County Convention,
which was held in the Court House. The
delegations from the country districts ar-
rived at al early hour, the Sand Hill dele.
gates bringing with them an excellent
brass hand, ms also did the Benwood dele
gates. Sand Hill district, by the way,
has Il record that any community might
envy. Besides the merit OF her unHiuch-
ing devotion to the Republican purity, the
district has never sent n convict to the
pcnitentiary or contributed pauper to
poor house. 1t was after 10 o'clock before
all the delegates had been seated in the
comfortable court room. Major ". J. Bur.
ley, Chairman OF the County Executive
Committee, called the Convention to
order, and Hanson Criswell WIS elected
temporary Chairman. and S. Il. Hanen
temporary Secretary.
Mr.. Criswell, on assuming the duties OF
temporary chairman, made a ringing
speech, which was warmly received by the
convention and enthusiastically applauded
at the close.
The convention then went 10 work to
complete the temporary organization, aud
each district was called uponto name one
delegate to represent it on each OF the
committees. The committees were com.
pleted rs follows:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-08-28

Augusta, Me-, August 27.-Joshua Nye,
a temperance worker yesterday procured
u warunt against the; Hoyt ( Co., Express
Company, doing business by the Boston
boats. Tor bringing maltliquors to the city.
The Deputy Sheriff iollnd the s,orelouse
locked up, but broke the: lock and seized
sixty.two casks Q! beer. ''N q tsi
+, The casks were addfessed to different
parties, nearly all known to beytic,itious
names. An immense crowd gathered,
some. Of whom, pulled the men from the
teams engaged TO take the beer away.
They. threw stones and bricks at them,
seized the beer md made away with it.
Several persons were severely hurt. Less
than half of the, Deer was recovered BY the
Deputy Sheriff, whoiwas badly Icnt. The
city officials did not interfere. tNye gave
notice to the; City officers a;week ago to
stop the sale, which they have allowed to
60 on. ,H"