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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
From he Clark Courier.
"OLD WHITET.o

This well known horse, the property Of
Mr.. R. o. Allen, died this summer, and u
correspondent sends us the following incl
dents connected with this old war-horse and
his rider
The old members OF The 9th Virginia Cav
airy will regret TO learn of the death Of Old
Reb, or Whitley, owned by X. Owen Allen.
Lieutenant of Co. d. This horse Was not
less remarkable and conspicuous in old age
than in the prime of life. when he won for
himself wide reputation throughout
Stuart's Cavalry, where he was known 10
be of great endurance on the march and of
remarkable powers for either IL long or high
leap, and CONSPICUOUS for his style and action
on the field of battle a, the battle Of
Brandy Station, June 9th, 1863, he was
wounded in the first charge, at the first fire
of the enemy, three times, that being the
charge on Col Davis, commanding brigade.
who at that time was falling on Chew's bat
tcry, encamped on the skirt of piece Of
woods, and in imminent danger Of being
taken by the enemy, who had surprised us,
driving in our pickets without our knowl-
edge of their Immediate presence. This
countcr-charge was made by but q handful
of men, say seventy-iive in all was led by
Col Flournoy, and WAS effective in checking
the enemy. Flournoy ordered an Immediate
falling back 10 the respective commands.
and il was ut this juncture that we ore
brought 10 the conspicuous event of Old
Reb's war record, for il was here that his
rider had q personla hand to hand encounter
with Col Davis, who WAS standing some fifty
a, -, a, Ia. command bta
sword over his head seemingly urging on
other advances, and who for some cause did
not not observe that Allen was almost on
him, with revolver drawn. When their
horses became neck and neck, Davis rose In
his stirrups and gave right cut, expecting
to unhorse his adversary, who eyaded The
destructive cut, Comanche like, by throwing
himself on the side of his blood stained
horse. The force of the desperately intend
ed blow had scarcely been misspent in va
cant air when Allen discharged in the right
side of his adversary shot that ended the
career of this gallant and highly esteemed
officer.
After sending Old Reb to the rear, Lieu.
tenant Allen mounted a captured horse and
received grape shot wound in the right
shoulder that disabled him for some months
The first service performed by this horse
was in Ashby's command, at Harpef's Fer
ry, at the breaking out OF the war. de
made some very conspicuous leaps during
the war, and it is a well known fact that II
few weeks prior to his death-July 22d, Is
Sat what we believe to have been his ago.
namely thirty -three-he could at will clear
any ordinary fence, in search Of choice and
select pastures, in which he indulged most
sociably without regard 10 party discrimina-
tion-at heart free trader and strictly in
dependent lie lived game, and diedgamc,
and his bones rest at Westwood.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
FE.N'TES RH'.

nPTII sCHEFFER formerly of Feeder
II rk. Nd. having permanently located ln
Char'.--owu. oiiers his professional services to
the public.
Amended IS % card % his predecessor:
Itke plcl,urciu recommending my successor
Dr T III Sch0ticr who takes my office, IN IN,
practice ~ Dentistry and whose known skill IN
Iis profession enables mc Go commend hun
confidently t1 au mypatieuts. lsolicit for INN
the same confidence and generous support ac
corded t1 nm, bv thc citizens Of Charlcst0wr
and vicinity. ...,,.,,..,,..
tf.-..n % l~~f
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18

Physicians should not be afraid to cross
the ocean because they are used to sea sick
ness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
When YOU visit Washington stop at the
AMERICAN HOUSE
P,ar'a. 1eeaus. Cor S,gedb Sf-ee'.
WASHINGTON, j. c.
TERMS y PER DAY.

1THE proprictors OF this House, the oldest
i established Hotel in Washington, desire 70
call the attention Of their patrons and the pub
he To the fact that the Hotel il and has been
the headquarters fo- West Vireinians for over
halfa century The American is centrally
located I'm the business portion Of the city. and
within q short distance of all Public Buildings.
Churches. and places Of Amusement.
DUFFY * LEASNABDA.
Novcnhcr %. lSS3-ly PrOprictors
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18

Twelve of the twenty-seyen members OF
the committee to revise the New Testament
died during the work of revision.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
PRACTICAL PUSHING.

Yor II is proposed To settle and make prgf-
table iargc sections cf coeetry nor nnPTC,-
ductico-The men 'rto hare tdfca a IN hdnd.
TIE nancy and the PoceUi corporation
Jehmd tie m0rcmcat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18

In the estate Of citizen Of Wilmington,
Delaware, recently deceased, there was a
silver punch-strainer, which was referred to
as follows in the will: \ silver punch
strainer, belonging to M maternal grand
father. James Parker Its history Is briefly
this: DIR. b. Franklin and my said grand
father were printer boysin Boston, and saved
a silver dollar from their first earnings, BY
selling newspapers in that city. They had
these dollars made into punch-strsiners, and
exchanged with each other, so that thi;
strainer is made out of the dollar earned by
DR.. Franklin. This is bequcathed to tht
Smithsonian Institute"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
Professional Cards.
WNI. II. TRAVERS'

CAa-l-,,yea. J.G.-,gn C,m't Wea I'rg'''a'
VIII nracticc i'm the Courts Of thisCounty anc
che adjoining Counties .,r-. Va ?
OfIicc next door o. thcrcsidenceo of Ms w -y
ffawks. and ndnearlvoppositcthc Car'erIl'"se.
November 3S. l~li1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
For Sale.

The Brick House, and Log House adjoining,
with the Lots attached thereto formerly the
property of John Reed, Sr.. on Congress Street
in Charlestown, W Va. For Terms apply TO
GEORGE BAYLOR,
January I, 1881. CLEON MOORE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
The Weakness Of a Man Of Bratns.

Charles O'Connor would hardly notice
those whom he knew, and would unmerci-
fully snub those he did not. When ms
house was being built he spent much Of hIs
time among the working men. yet never re-
cogmized any Of them in any way. One
morning one Of them, thinking it about
time somebody spoke, said politely
Good morning, Mr. O'Connor."
Don't know YOU" was the gruh re-
sponsc. His relations with brother lawyers
were mostly amicable Still, while he usn-
ally espoused the cause Of weaker man IN
the case, any lawyer would, as rule, " hear
with as much pleasure that Bengal tiger
with liberal amount Of chain was to be
opposed to them in case as that Mr.
O'Connor was engaged on the other side.
With witnesses he was terror.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!
The West End Still Alive
THAvE A MAMMOTH ICE CHEST, which
i weighs 1850 pounds, and can furnish
T. t & IT NJ T a II 8.

j. III L. - II VI - ~ u ~
nj all hours. cold, sweet. nice and clean
Salt Meats ofall kinds, s,-Sliced Ham in guam
titles TO suit purchasers; Ham Sausage Dried
Beef and No. / Lard constantly on hand.
A line of Groceries, consisting of Molasses,
Teas. CofIees Meal and the following brands OF
Flour Kables Patent Roller Process and Rem
ncr's Best Family Flour.
WHITE ELEPHANT SOAP, ; CTS. y CAKE.
\ large stock of Dried and Canned Goods on
hand. among others the following articles
Dried Peaches, Dried Apples and Prunes, Can,
ned Corn Beans, Peas Tomatoes, Apples and
Peaches. \ fine line of Domestic and Foreign
Candies
Mackcrcl and Potomac Herring by the doz..
kit half barrel and barrel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
Cigars and Tobacco.

VIEHH~ s'ht II
\ full line Of all the popular brands on hand
Goods delivered anywherein the Corporation
free Of charge, By Master TOmmc Ryan. Thpk-
ing my many friends and customers for past
patronage hope by fair dealing to merit aeon
tinuance of the same.
June II. 1881. W. ;. NERCllANI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18

But viyien, dccming Merlin ovefborne
By instance, recommended, and let her tongue
Rage like fire among the noblest names,
Polluting and imputing her whole self,
Defaming and defacing. till she left
Not even Iancclot brave, nor Galahad clean.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
Roofing S SpOMfing.

All Kinds of Repairing promptly done.
HAVING purchased the stock of Machine
IL ~. Tools and Stoves of Messrs Duke
& Gallaher. We will continue the Tin and Stove
business in all its various branches We will
keep on hand full stock Of tinwarc Of our
own manufacture, and will make 10 order
promptly. any articlein our line. Being both
practicaltinners, the senior having served Il
wears at the business, is guarantee that work
entrusted to Us will b properly executed. We
guarantee all work at lowest prices, and ask q
Share of the public patronage.
EARNSHAW x DOOLEY.
Fob. IS 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
BLANK BOOKS

of all kinds-Ledgers, Day Books Record
Books, Pocket Books.
Purses. Autograph and Photograph Albums.
The Government Writing Fluid-undoubted,
" the best in Markct-in Half Pint, Pint and
Quart Bottles. Try it.
La Pages Liquid Glue, recommended by all
who have used it. l5and > cents per bottle.
Mucilagc, States, &c,
Tobacco, Scsars, Snulls,-best brands, and
Smokers Goods generally. -.
January }, 1881. K. ;. LLlSENKlNG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-18
Fine Box Papers

always on hand and at prices to suit.
Nice Note Paper 5, s. 10 and l9c per qui
Tissue Paper in all colors.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-02-25
RATES OF ADVERTISING:
now A BEAR CAUGHr FISH.


Very few people know that bears
take to water naturally. They roam
over the mountains and through the
forests, dig open rotten logs Tor ants
and worms, and secure all the hornets
nests they can, and tear them to pieces
and eat the young grubs, pick berries
of all descriptions and eat them, and
would seem to belong to the dry-land
animals. The fact is different. They
love the water; not, perhaps, as well as
the moose and deer, but better than
most dry.land animals. They are very
fond of hsh and are expert fishermen,
and show more cunning and instinct, II
not reason, than many city chaps l
have seen about the lakes. | CAME sud-
denly upon a very large bear in a thick
swamp, lying upon large hollow log
across brook fishing, and he was so
much interested in his sport that he did
not notice me until had approached
very near to him, so that | could see
exactly how he baited his hook and
played his tish. He fished in this wise;
There was a large hole through the log
on which he lay, and he thrust his fore
arm through the hole aud held his open
paw in tins water, and waited for the
fish to gather around and into it, and
when full he clutched his fist and
brought up handful Of fish, and sat
and ate them with great gusto; then
down with the paw again, and so on.
The brook was fairly alive with little
trout and red-sided suckers, aud some
black suckers, so the old fellow let him
self out on the fishes. He did not eat
their heads. There was quite pile OF
them on the log. suppose the oil IN
his paw attracted the fish and balted
them even better than a hy-hook, aud
his tos.tails were his hooks, and sharp
ones, too, and once grabbed, the fish are
sure TO stay. They also catch frogs in
these forest brooks, and drink of the
pure water in hot Sumner days, and
love to lie aud wallow in the muddy
swamps, as well as our pigs in the mire.
They often cross narrow places in lakes
by swimming, and also rivers, and
seem TO love to take turn in the
water. ouee saw Que swimming from
the mainland to the big island in
Mooselmaguntic lake, with just streak
of his back out of the water, looking
like a log moving along Sometimes
you see only their heads cut Of the
water: at other times half OF their bod.
les are to be seen. We account for this
difference by their condition. If fat,
the grease helps buoy them up; il lean,
they sink lower in the water.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-02-25
| @P " N " N II II IL 9!|

The Emperor Louis Napoleon smoked
| only the finest CIGARS the world could pro
4 duoe Prot. Horsford says the Emperors =
1 cigars were plade specially for him in Ha-
| vana from leaf tobacco grown in the Golden
Belt Of North Carolina. this being the finest
leaf grown. Blaekwel'a Dull Durham
Smoking Tobacco ia made i-0m the same
| leaf used in the Emperor's cigars, is abso-
! lutely pure AID is unquestionably the best
| tobacco ever offered
| Thackerays gifted daughter. Anne. in
| her sketch OF Alfred Tennyson. in Harper's
Monthly. tells Of her visit 10 the great poet.
She found him smoking Bldckwelrs Bull
Durham Tobacco. sent him by Hon. James
Russell Lowell. American Minister TO the
| Court Of St James.
| In these days Of adulteration. IL IL com.
| fort to smokers to ksoN that the Bull Dur
ham brand il absolutely pure, and made
from tho best tobacco the world produces.
Blackwell's Bull Durham Smoking To-
bacco ia the best and purest made. All
| dealers have it, None genuine without
| the trademark of the Bull
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1884-02-25
SETTLE UP.

All persons knowing themselves TO be in
debted to the undersigned, viii please call and
settle Immediately and save trouble.
w. o. SMITH l. co.
Lovslock, New, Jan. 80, 1884. I'm
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16

NeDra-ka DCmOcrntS.
OMAHA, Sept. l2-The democratic state
convention began its session last even
ing, but did not conclude until this
morning. A fusion with anti.monopo.
lists was agreed upon, and two demo.
cratic electors aud three Butler electors
were nomiuated. The following demo,
Gratis were nominated rs the state ticket
MISUNDERSTANDING Morton.
Treasurer-Daniel Clayey.
Attorney geueral-C, S. Montgomery
Secretary OF state-H. Z. Bonestel.
The following unti,monopolists were
nominated:
Lieutenant governor l.. g. Pace.
Auditor-G. Beneke.
Commissioner of public lands a.ll
buildiuSs-Nels Anderson.
Superintendent of pubic instruction
"A. N. Dean.
Regent Of the state university-D. P
SchaviIle.
The democratic platform endorses the
Chicago platform, denounces school lane
frauds in Nebraska permitted by re-
publican administration, commends hIgl
license, but deuounces prohibition, de
clares that corporate capital must keel
bands ott the reserved rights OF the peo
pie; railroads must keep out OF politics
and the legislature has tho right to con
troll railroads. and railroads have no righ
to control the legislature.
Charles Fl. Brown was nominated fo
congress by the democrats of this dis
trict. having previously reserved til,
anti mOnOpOlls1s nomination.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
Governor Pierce at Huron

Huron, Oak. Sept. 12-The county
fair closed here after three days exhi.
bition, this afternoon, with fine weather
and large attedance. The bills will
all be paid. Gov. Pierce reached the
city at noon, and was serenaded after
dinner. He made q speech, was intro.
udced to the citizens. rode about the
city, and then to the fair ground, where
be again spoke. He made very favor.
aple impression here on all he met.
This evening Landlord Kent, of the
depot hotel, made a feast in honor Of
Gov. Pierce, to which the latter's per-
sonal friends aud the Huron editors
were invited. After short and happy
speeches were made by the governor and
others, he departed for ST. Paul by the
midnight train.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
FOREIGN.
MONSTER MEETING,


Shanghai, Sept. l6--A monster mass
meeting was held here to day in which
the whole English community took part.
Tie meeting strongly deprecated the
proiongatiou OF the present desultory
hostiiities on the part of France.
FOR CHOLERA SUFFERERS.
London, Sept 16-The lord mayor has
opened fund for the relief of sufferers
OF the cholera epidemic iu Naples.
EUROPEAN NABoBs ON A FRoL1c.
Skieruivice, Sept. l6-After the greet
inGs at the railway station yesterday
afternoon the Emperor William drove
to the palace with the czarina. They
We're followed by :he czar anu Emperor
Francis Joseph. The rlght hand side
of the palace was devoted to the emper-
ors of Austria and Germany, while the
other side was occupied By the car and
czalina, Prince Bismarck Count Kalnoky =
Nj. Degeirs, aud other diplomats Of the
emperors. The only persons visible from
the railway train which bore the emper.
ors from Warsaw to Skicrnlvice were
soldiers. Nobody was allowed on tue
platform at the stations, aud railway
officials were ordered to close the wiz
dows Of their houses. Polish gen'd
armes are guarding Skiernivice. Nc.
body is allowed tn remain here without
permit signed By Gen. Gonrkn.
UNDER CONSIDERATION,
Paris, Sept. l6-It is reported here
that II communication has made
charges between England aud France
in regard to Admiral Courbe!s opera.
tions especially III reference to Shanghai
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
A Cut in Freight Rates,

Chicago, Sept. 16-The disruption in
the Chicago and St. Louis railway pools
has resulted in open cutting on both
freight and passenger rates. Fourth
class freight which was heretofore carried
between the two cities is now taken fol
eight cents. Passenger rates are al
present about seven dollars. 1t is re.
ported the Burlington company are con.
templating putting on solid through
passenger trains, leaving here at elgh,
in the morning, reaching st. Louis at
seven o'clock. General western railroad
managers are in secret session all the
morning and meeting is not yet con.
cluded.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
The Conflarrut,on ut Pierre

Pierre, Dakota, September 12-Ihirty
business houses in THIS city were des.
troyed by fire this morning between
and 3o'clock. The fire originated in
the general merchandise store of Hayden
Bros, on Pierre street, and rapidly
spread, sweeping every building in the
block on that street, between Dakota
and Missouri avenues, with the exeep-
ton OF the brick building to be used by
the First national bank, which turned
the flames westward on Dakota avenue,
sweeping four buildings on this thor
oughfare before being brought under
subsection. The city has no fire depart.
ment, and the forces used to fight fire
were SO inadequate as to be almost use
less. The total loss is estimated at
100000, with insurance to cover
one third. Among the buildings
burned was the Banner rink,
which was to have been used by the cou.
vention next week. TIE committee are
erecting large wigwam for the purpose
to day.
THE LOSSES.
Below is partial list of the heaviest
losers, and the amount of insurance
carriad.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
The Vote in Name,

Augusta, Me-, Sept. l2-The follow
ing dispatch has been sent to Gen.
Logan:
Bar Harbor, Me-, Sept. 12-To Hon.
John A. Logan, Chicago: From official
aud unofficial returns the total result of
the Maine election can now be stated
with approximate exactness. The vote
vii reach l42C5J, the largest ever
thrown in the state, with single excep.
ton. Gov. Robie's vote will reach 49,.
OoO, the largest ever thrown for any can
d!date in the state. His majority over
his democratic competitor will exceed
10000, and may reach 2l,0O0-the larg-
est ever obtained in any presidential
year since the republican party was
organized. The scattering vote will ex-
ceed $500.
[Signed WALTER BLAINE.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
Railway Conference.

Chicago, Sept. l6-The western rail-
way conference adjourned at l:3O
O'Clock. A general plan was submitted
by the committee for the formation OF
four pools Oh the California and Colora-
do business. Two east and two west OF
the Missouri river was adopted by a
unanimous vote. The meeting then
took up ths consideration of the con.
tinuance OF the tripartite pool and
the relations it would sustain
toward the new combination if it was
allowed to continue in force. A discus.
sion upon this point was only entered
upon when the meeting adjourned. An
official of the Union Pacific stated after
the close OF the session that the tripartito
would certainly continue in force
though some changes might occur in its
working arrangements.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16

A Milwaukee special says: The dem-
ocrats of Wisconsin are in stew to
know what to do about filling Frank
Falk's place on the state ticket Fulk
was nominated on Wednesday last for
state treasurer, and now be Is prerar.
ing letter declining the nomination.
Falk's reasons for declining will not be
made known iu his letter, but from 3
German democrat in the democratic
headquarters correspondent learned
what these reasons are. Falk is prom
ipeut brewer there. having succeeded to
the large and valuable brewery and
malt works established by his father.
He is also the secretary OF the Mil sau-
kee Brewers association. This associa-
tion as is we'll known, has arrayed itself
against the republican ticket, because
of the alleged temperance
tendency OF the republican
party. Having taken a stand
against the party, the brewers are very
anxious that any move credited to them
shall not be defeated. Falk, as soon as
he was notified OF his nomination, held
q consultation with the members Of the
Brewers Association and it was then
decided that there was not hope enough
of defeating the republican ticket in
Wisconsin this fall for Fulk to risk him
self upon. If he were to run now and be
backed by the association, and then be
defeated, 1t would be bad thing for the
political strength of the association.
Falk therefore must not be candidate
this fall. The gentleman who furnished
the information was very much worked
up over what he termed the sensitiveness
of the brewers. II can't see," said he,
turning to another prominent local
democrat, "why it will injure the
brewing interests to have brewer de-
feated any more than it would injnre the
rest of us to suffer defeat
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
Resumed Work

Pittsburg, Sept. 16-The strike at
Hartman's steel works, Beaver Falls, Pa,
is failure. Thirty men returned to
work yesterday under promise to with.
draw from the amalgamated association
and knights OF labor. Others are expect
ed to follow to-day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
IitOut for parts Unknown

Baltimore, Sept. 16-The Italian con-
sui, E. DeMorolla, left the city two
weeks ago and has not since been heard
from. He was prominent merchant
and stood high socially. Financial
trouble is supposed to be the cause.
DeMorolla owes thirty Thousand dollars
of borrowed money.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16

st. Louis, Sept. 16-In view OF the
existence of pleuro. pneumonia among
Jersey cattle in different sections of the
country the board Of directors of the St..
Louis fair association decided to exclude
them from the exhibition this year.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
A Full State Ticket

Baltimore, Sept. 16-At a conference
of the prohibition party OF this state,
held this morning, it was decided to
nominate full state ticket; also candi.
dates for congress iu each district.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-09-16
Sunktn,l,. Missouri.

Booneyill. No., Sept. le-The Robroy,
u small steamer bound down the river
struck a snag aud sank opposite the
wharf this evening. The boat with q
cargo OF 1900 sacks Of wheat, is thought
tabe n total loas.