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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
.Noticc 40 TresaNssel.s.

THIS is to notify that persons hereafter tres
Il passing, by shooting or otherwise, upon
the property belonging 10 the estate of the late
James y. Gallaher will be prosecuted.
W. W. b. q c. II. GALLAHER
Nov oo Gsg5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

The Queen of May should be turned ont and
a Democrat appointed in her place.-Cu,. Ehq.
Ia Jun-ta may accomplish it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

The Womans Christian Temperance Union
Of Georgia have lighted on o really brilliant
racket They want Congress % treat localities
where prohibition is in force as prohibition
territory and as such 20 exclude it from the
operation of revenue Lesislauol.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
.N%ir Goods.

I HAVEjust replenished my store with a fresh
j assortment of Dry Goods. Groceries and
Crockery. GEO. W. I. kEARSLEN.
Nav ~ 1Sg5
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Our Boys Suits, oar Young Folks Dress
Garments. our Mems Wear are better made,
haudsomer styles and richer patterns than
at other places.
WM KAHN & Co..
Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
T0sCn Ordinance.

4 TIA regular meeting of the Town Council
~ ofthe town ofCharlestown, held May 18th,
1888. il was
Rcsoiyed, That the boys he allowed to kill all
English Sparrows, provided that they do not
shoot them or throw stones at them on the
streets and that the Sergeant be instructed to
allow them two cents head for each English
Sparrow. c. NJ. HOUGH,
Nav p. 1SS5-3t. Mayor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

The Riel rebellion appears to have reached
its end 70 the real discomft of the insurgents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
CATAR r n

so cents at druggists. 60 cents by mail regis
tered. Sample by mail 10 cents. Send for cir
cular. ELY BROTHERS,
Dec %, 1884 Druggists. Owego, y. y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

The Balu more SIN entered upon lis forty
ninth year ON Monday. The >u IS not only
the leading journal i'm Baltimore, but is not
surpassed for excellence by any newspaper in
the country. A few days ago we heard am cx-
editor pronounce it the best newspaper i'm the
United States
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21


Julius G. Holmes. of Charlestown, jefferson
county, has been appointed 20 position under
the Supervising Architect of the Treasury. As
n nolitical manager Mr. Holmes is sand 10 have
n6 superior I'm tine State He viii be remein-
hered "a. the man who. hy political trick. de-
featei Hon JuO NJ Mason when he was q
candidate Tor Congress in l>,-. oN getting up
BOGUS republican ticket bearing the names OF
AM the republican candidates except Mason s,
az which that of Hon W. L Wilson, the DEM
o.-itic candidate. was substituted. greet
many of these tickets were voted mostly by
Cpl1red repuh.ican voters many OF whom could
nor read and were thus easily duped When
10 is remembered chat Wilson Us majority was
less than "a dozen votes. u IS not hafd 70 DC
''eve that enough of the bogus tickets were NO-
tel 10 elect him. Holmes is now receiving his
md, for the lob. after q probation of two years,
and the administration becomes wilson pay
MASTER Grafton Seatnd.
JIG. Holmes. of Jefferson county, was to-
day Tuesday appointed Supt. OF Public Build
inss and Grounds of the United States. \
good appointment / don't see how 70 is thar
such splendid men as Julius are deludet into
being Democrats do You, reader.-Gfai'o"
Satnd tdtor.n' cmTcpDHdeice.
The first is. we suppose by Mr.. BurchinaL
the Junior editor of the Ssati,d. His name
ought 90 be Smirch email. 80 truth in what
DE has written about deception of colorcd vo-
ters The second Is by Mr. Huntington, the
senior editor. They appear TO hold contrary
opinions of Mr. HOLMES. They ought to COM
pare notes before publishing.
The pew Immediately in front Of the Pres-
dents in Dr. Suudeglauds church, in Wash
i1.,ou. becoming vacant. Fred. Douglas rent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
REPAIR Work A SPECIALITY,

We have secured the services Of Mr.. Thos.
Ryan so iayorably known for years In connec-
ton with Mai Hawks Factory, to execute the
woodwork ON our manufactures.
Hoping 90 received fair share of Your patron
aye. We pledge ourselves 90 give You value re-
ceived.
SCHULTZ G PEDN EUN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Hon. David Dudley Field says in the ordina-
% deed of transfer there are nine hundred and
ffsy words. of which eight hundred and sixty
are superluous. Ina tLe ordinary mortgage
form there are one thousand fye hundred 20.
which one thousand TWO hundred and forty
are superduous. He furthersays 'the people of
New York pay 100000 annually supertiuou~
words. Women know the true valueof words
and they esteem the last word most they Do
have il al any cost. the dear creatures
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Quick. complete cure all Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary Diseases. Scalding. Irritation,
stone Gravel, Catarrh of the Bladder. 81,
Drrr.i,ts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Gen. Logan reelected United States senator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Mr.. George Riddle of Carroll county Nd, is
the unhappy father of twenty-five uumarue
daughters. lt is whispered that such am agsre-
gate Of lovely maidcnhood purring rounda-
bout him is nearly drivIngth e man wild. How
ever that may De- the one riddle of this par,ic-
ular Riddle seems Co be: In what way mat
rimonial to get rid of his Riddles. People
sometimes set nd Of .em hv Twin. -.m Up.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
" Rough on RGtS."
Heart Pains.

" Rough on Rats"
Clears out rats, mice reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs.
Heart Pains.
Palpitation, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness,
Indigestion. Headache Slcepossness cured by
wells Health kcnewcr.'
Rough on CornS."
Ask for Wcll, Rough ON torus l5c. Quick.
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts, bun
ions.
EuchW-PaiJa."
Quick. complete cure, an Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary Diseases Scaldiug. Irritation,
stone Gravel, Ca,arrh of the Bladder. 81,
Druggists
Bcd-BugS, Flies.
Flies. reaches ants. bed-bues. rats m'ce 90
pliers chipmunks cleared ont 10y Rough on
Rats. 15c.
Thin People.
"Wc'is Health Remover RESTORE. health and
y-or cures Dyspepsia Impotence Sexual De-
biity. 81.
Rough on Pain.
Cures cholera. collie liarrhra aches. pains.
sprlu- headache neuralgia. rheumatism. Doc.
Rough ou Pain PIg~icr, i5r.
Moth cIS
If you are iai.iu- broken worn ont and uer-
vol-. use Wells Health Reviewer ST. Drug
-sts.
LIFE Prcscrrcr.
Iryou arc losing rour -ipon lilo try Wells
Health Reviewer. Goes iirc-, OBJ weak spots.
Rough 0H piles
Cures p.ic- or Hemnuha.ds Itching Pro-
trui.u-. Bleeding. Internal OF other Internal
auI EN-e-ra. Remedy in each package. sure
curr Boz Drr--i-t-
Pretty HomcH.
ladies whnwoui1 rcf1in freshness. and vivac-
rr nautf1 fntry "WtIl~ Health Remover.
Rough oH Hch."
Rough OBJ ltol cure, humors eruptious.
rin.-wom. teticr. sale raeum frosted feet.
ChIIh.a.n-.
Rough on Caiarrh.
Cr-octs offensive oior- 90 once Complete
.u-. of worst chronic cases. also unequalled as
re ,or nrtherl Sore Throat. Foul Breath.
The Hope Of the Nation.
children -lovin dcroopmcnt puny. scrawny
and delicate Use "Weils' Health Remover
CatarrI, Of the bladder.
Shining. irritation. inflammation. an Kidney
and Urinary complaints cared by Buchu-Pai-
tl. 81
Water Bugs. Reaches.
Rough on Lats clears them out. also Beetles,
Ants.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Il is now given out thatthe dfty-one-mi.hon-
dollar package of money az the National Treas
ury, for a long time used Tor che special de.ec-
tation Of brides. they being allowed to handle
it. is nothing more chan a package of paper
carefully tied up and preserved A man who
would cheat a poor bride is mean enough Co DO
anything. Turn the rascal out
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Palpitaton, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness,
Indigestion. Headache, Slceplossness cured by
"MnIl. unnlth kUnoWor'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Ask for Wells " Rough ON Corus 15c. Quick
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts bun
ions
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Bcd-BugS. Flies.


Flies reaches. ants bed-hue,. rats mce co.
pliers chipmunk>. cleared ont 10y Rough on
Rails Ilr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
!Nf0re OF Egess E'lrgimi0.

T. A. MOORE,
Clerk County Court.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Rough on PAN.

"Wcl-' Health Remover Restore, health and
si-or. cures Dyspepsia Impotence. Sexual De-
lI.irg. 81
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-05-21
Public Sale
OF VALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY,
Including
WOrses, Household ana
Kitchen Furniture.
Thursday, Nay Is, 1885

At my residence in Charlestown, near Baptist !
Church on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

sardonyx, and onyx, found ali over the
mountains. They may strike diamond
mine soon."
"Do you have large sale Of these
gems 3" asked the reporter.
mot so much as these polished
specimens Of petrifaction which tourists
and parties going East buy TO show
their friends. Are they not hand
some?"
And they were. The sillicates, in
settling in the wood, had taken all the
hues Of the rainbow, in spires, heavy
lines, clouds, splotches, curves, in in
Vulnerable colors and kaleidoscope
patterns, some being exactly like opa-
descent glass and Of dazzling brilliancy.
No wonder they sold.
"These stones are worked up into
bookcases, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Lilli-
putian furniture, and an extensive va
riety of mantel- and parlor-table orna-
ments, and find ready sale, particu-
larly about Christmas time"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

Regarding human locomotion, a first
communication has been submitted 10
the Academy of Sciences, Paris, by
MN. Marcy and g. Demeny. They
begin with the action Of springing or
jumping, because, If not the most
usual, ii isregarded by them as by far the
simplest action and much less intricate
than the motions Of walking and run
ming, in which the body executes COM
.plicsted movements in the direction Of
the three dimensions Of space.
To give black color to the willow
used for baskets and other woven ware
the following process has been recon-
mended Let the material remain from
twelve to twenty-four hours in luke
warm water, and then dip il q sufficient
length Of time in dye composed of
five parts Of ground fastic. three of
sulphate Of copper, five Of sulphate Of
iron, and four Of cream Of tartar. The
dye should be kept at boiling heat
for half an hour TO extract the color
from the fnstic and dissolve the other
ingredients. after which it may be al
lowed to cool. A small quantity Of
logwood added will sometimes improve
the color. The same process may be
used for coloring the various fabrics OF
which summer hats are made, such ss
straw, pslm-Ieaf' grass, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
TNvALIDs' HOTEL AND sURGr.
CALINsTfTU1

CAL INSTfTUTE.
fhiswidely -celebyA ted institution, Iocates
~ BunAlo, N. r., IL organized with n mil
stan OF eighteen experienced and skilfni
Physiciens and Surgeons. constituting the
most complete organization Of medical anu
surgical skill In America. for the treatment
OF all chronic diseases. whether requiring
medical or surgical means for their core,
Marvellous success has been achieved I'm
the cure OF all nasal. throat. and lung e
eases. liver and kidney diseases. diseases N
the digestive organs. bladder diseases, Dis
eases peculiar To women, blood taints aud
skin diseases, rheumatism, neuralgia.
nervous debility, paralysis, epilepsy (ntsl.
spermstorrhea, impoteney, and kindred a..
fections. Thousands are cured at their
homes through correspondence. The curs
OF the worst ruptures, piles tumors. vaFi-
cocele, hydrocele. and structures is guan1n.
teed, with only a short residence at the ia
stitution. Send 10 cents in stamps for the
Invalids' Guide-BoOk (f6s pages, which
gives all particulars. Address WORLn's
DIsPENsARr MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buf-
falo, n. Y.
Pile tumors. rupture. and nstula
radically cured by improved methods. Book.
10 cents In stamps. WORLDS DisPENsARY
MEDICAL Association. Buffalo. ". Y.
Use DR.. Pierce's Pellets" for all bilious
attacks. no s-Su. R(wl&FIw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

fisheries has alread,- cost the General
Government not less than e6OO,00o,O0
under the provisions Of the reciprocity
treaty now in force between the United
States and Canada.
Like questions ofreciprocity and CON-
pensation may arise at any time be-
tween our own Government and the
Canadian or other foreign governments.
An accurate statistical presentation Of
the extent and value OF our own sea-
fisheries, which we should always be
prepared to furnish, will be our best
protection against the extrayagant de-
mands and unwarranted concessions
which have been asked and yielded in
the name of reciprocity.
A consideration Of the objective
points in fishculture, a few of which
are here briefly brought to your atten-
ton. will give some idea Of the extent
Of the field which is to be exploited be-
fore this Society, and the agencies which
itmay enlist in organized and concerted
action, shall have accomplished the
mission committed to it.
or the Importance Of this mission
need hardly speak. The necessity of
utilizing every food resource Of land
and water grows more urgent as popu-
lations increase. 1t is an economical
necessity that sea and lake, pond and
river, should be brought up to and
maintained at maximum production,
and to this Society is largely committed
the satisfactory solution Of this impor-
tant question ofpolitical economy. When
the methods of artificial propaga-
ton have been so perfected and
cheapened as to be justified even from
the standpoint Of the utilitarian; when
the conditions OF success in breeding
and rearing fish have been so well
established and secured that we may
be sure that the seed sown shall ripen
to productive harvest; when insur-
mountable distractions no longer bar
our migratory fishes from access to
their spawning grounds or hinder the
free circulation Of the resident species
in our rivers; when factories no
longer discharge their poisonous waste
into our rivers, so that they may
flow from their mountain sources
uDpolluted to the sea; when the modes
and apparatus Of fishing are so regu-
lated and restrained by law as not to
tax too severely natural resources for
recuperation and the permanent pro-
ductiveness of the fisheries is thus
established, then the aggressive mission
of this Society will have in a measure
ended.
1t will still remain for us, by inces-
SAINT watchfulness, vigilance, and super
vision, to conserve the important results
which our efforts will have accom-
plished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
PLAIR'S CHLORAL THYMoL

Is useful to doctor and patient. when DIFF
fused In the apartment IL disiniects the at.
tendants as well as the sick. In nearly
every instance In which 10 has been used Ia
this city IL has prevented the spread OF eon-
iagious disease, especially diphtheyia and
scarlet-fever, beyond the sick room.
IL N the most agreeable. innocent, and ef-
iectiye destroyer OF bad odors and disease
gems yet offered to the public. II has
cured whooplng-cough In rena ably
snort time.
For sale by druggists. Price, so cents .
bottle. ss2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
A COMPLETE CURE.

have suffered all my life with skin dis
eases OF different kinds and have never
found permanent relief until. by the advice
Of lady friend, used your valuable CUrI-
CURA REMEDIES. 1 gave them thorough
trial. using six bottles OF the CUTICURA RE-
SOLVENT, two boxes OF CUTICURA, aud seven
cakes OF CUTICURA SOAP. and the result
was Just what had been told 10 would be-
a complete cure. BELLE WADE,
Richmond, Va.
Reference, q. W. Latimer. Druggist, 500
west Marshall street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
SEWING HACfrIvES.
THE WHITE

Il took the premium at orr State IA ?
this year as the best shuttle sewing.ms.
chine; Is the lightest running, most des ra-
Bile, and easiest managed sowing mach me
now on this market. Best for heavy work
as well as fancy work. Call and see 10 AMI
the Automatic White, which Is an Improve
ment on the Wilcox & Gibbs. sod by
JOHN B. CRENSHAW, wholesale ant r.
tail at 904 east Broad street.
no s-Su.NW-,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

to say that such noble resistance was
due to the indomitable resolution and
resource Of one Englishman.:
Never was garrison SO nearly res
cued, never WAS q commander so SIM
cerely lamented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
paw HANDS,
FOSTERING, WATERY, AND RAW
FROM THE FINGER.TIPS TO WRIST,
CITREn NV rTrTICTRA

FHUM IEIE r I.NtI Efs. " = to W tsA.5Ii
CURED BY CUTICURA.
In the spring of sS4 an eruption appeared
on the backs OF my hands. supposed was
poisoned by ivy. My hands continued TO
grow worse until the fall when | consulted
m edical advice, and used many remedies to
no purpose. Instead OF getting better they
rapidly grew worse, being a mass OF watery,
fostering raw flesh. very offensive and an
moving. Whenevera part would heal up Il
would be subject TO the most violent Itch
Ing, and Immediately break out worse than
before. Little watery spots then appeared
on my finger joints, and fostering would
spread over large surface. In THIS eondl-
ton began the use of the CUTICURA RENE
DIKs. In one weeks time my hands were
almost well, and I'm n short time entirely
cured. JOHN ID. VAUTIER.
Pier 81, Y. Wharves, Philadelphia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
CUTTCTRA REMEDIES

are sold everywhere. CuTrcURA, the great
Skin Cure, soc. CUTICURA SOAP. an eNqui-
site Skin Beautifier, Csc. CUTICCRA RE-
SOLVENT. the new Blood-Puriiler. 81. Pre-
pared by the POTTER DRUG AND CHEMI-
CAL COMPANY, Boston.
Send for How 10 Cure Skin Diseases
Itching, Scaly, Pimply. and Oily skin
baaufiffad nv CI-TTCTRA SOAP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
yARICOsED SORE LEGS.

My wife used the CUTICURA REMEDIES for
a sore leg, caused by varicose veins, with
entire and perfect satisfaction. MIS-. John
Flarety was also cured OF sore leg OF long
standing by the same treatment.
JOHN M. COOPER, Druggist
Greenfield H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
DENNYROYAL PILLS.-CHI-

Il CHESTEk'S ENGLISH 1.-The original
and only genuine. safe and reliable. Be-
ware olworthless limitations. Indispensa.
BILE 10 ladies'. Ask your druggist for CHI
CHESTERS ENGLiSH." aud take no
other, or inclose four cents (stainps) TO US
for particulars IN letter by return mail.
Name paper. CHlcH ESTER CHEMICAL
CO., 23l3 Madison Square. Philadelphia
Pa. At druggists. Trade supplied by
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
TAILoRs AND CLornIERs.
MERCANTILE AGENCY.
MERCANTILE AafNCf.
@. Y. CLARKE. Pres. f.. RANDoLPA, IT
Established ls49.l
THE BRADSTREET MERCANTILE
AGENCY,
xHE BRADsrREEr COMPANY,
PRoPKIrross.

EXECUTIVE oFFICks. 2fs, ssi. AND asa
BROADWAY. NEW YORK.
Onicos In all the principal cities OF the
United States and Canada In London, Ens.
band; elso Continental and Australia cara
VOLUMES ISSUED QUARTERLY.
Sheets OF Changes seiai-wcokiy. Constars
revisions and promp. notification 20 spb-
scTibes. Names OF reliable lawyers whn
make collections 4 specially.
Its nmincatiohs are greater and rs basi.
ness larger than any other similar orgAulxa-
ton In the world conducted In one interssa
and under one management.
You are respectfully Invited 10 investigated
ity 70 eorve You.
RICHMOND OFFICE
No. 1lo9 MAIN STREET.
J.H. WITTY,
auS Superintendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08

DEAFNESS-ITS CAUSES AND
~ CURE, by one who was deaf twenty
eight years. Treated by most OF the noted
sPeelaisso U, sno uay, VIZ ~ En-, IT,,
hundreds OF Others by same process. A
plain. simple. and successful home treat
ment. Address T. s. PAGE, 12s east TWEEN
ty-sixth street, New York city.
no An WAEal2W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
TOR COUGHS, COLDS, AND BR0N.
Il CHIAL AFFECTIONS, use

PURCELL, LADD & CO.'S EMULSION OF
COD-LIVER OIL AND HlPO-
PHOSPHITES OF LINE
AND SODA.
II Is the surest and NEST permanent REM
edy for the cure OF these troubles. keiia-
BILE and always uniform. Price. so cents
and 81 per bottle. For sale by w. 81. vii.
liams, 24i6 Venable street; I. W. Leonard.
Second street; Il. Z. Reeve, New market;
l.. u. Thomas & Co.. Broad street. oc Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08
DRUNR. MEysas

II can be given I'm a cup OF coffee or tea
without the knowledge OF the person TAX
ing IL, is absolutely harmless, and viii effect
a permane nt and speedy cure, whether the
patient is a moderate drinker or an alc0-
hoic wreck. 1t has been given In thou
sands OF cases and In every instance a per-
feet cure has followed. IT NEVER FAILS.
The system once impregnated with the Spe-
cific, IL becomes an utter impossibility for
the liquor appetite to exist. For sale by
T. ROBERTS BAKER Druggist,
Ole east Main street,
Richmond. Va.
Call or write for pamphlet containing
hundreds OF testimonials from the best wO-
men and men from all parts OF the country.
Oc 23-eOdly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-11-08


was hid. AS he was naturally unable
to do this, owing to there not being any,
he was killed in the market-place at
Omdurman.
Many others were put to torture to
disclose where their wealth was hid,
with varying results.
THE WHITE PRISONERS.
On the third day after the fall Of
Khartoum many of the prisoners saw
Sir Charles Wilson'S steamers off Tut
Island with the English on board.
The number Of white prisoners in
the Mahdi's camp is variously estimated.
When the place fell there were said to
be forty-two Greeks, five Greek wo-
men, one Jewess, six European nuns,
and two priests. Thirty-four Greeks
were murdered. The survivors are all
at liberty, but in extreme poverty.
A letter from the Mahdi was received
relative to the white prisoners, who, he
declared, preferred to remain with him.
The document bore ninety-six sigma
lures Of Europeans, but some Of them
are undoubtedly spurious, as that Of
Father Luigi Bonomi, who has since
escaped from Ell 0beid, never having
been at Khartoum.
A large number OF the Bagars Arabs
left the Mshdi shortly after the fall Of
Khartoum, much disguised at their
failure to obtain a larger amount Of
loot. On the Mahdi attempting to
bring them back by force, they joined
the party in Kordofan, who are fight
ing against the Mahdi's cause.
The memorable siege Of Khartoum
lasted 81 days, and it is not too much