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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-29
The Proper Course.

Fifty dollars stolen from the house OF
a gentleman few nights ago were re-
covered by officer Nealy, and two boys
suspected of the theft were arrested
One of them proved to be innocent, but
the other confessed his guilt, and his
father paid $50 to the party robbed
and in this way, and for tie sake OF tho
boys family, the case was settled
without prosecution. For this reason,
no names are given. 1t was better
thus. for it was mere boy who per-
petrated the act, and it will be such a
lesson to him that the hope is he will
vet grow up to be good man and cit
izen. 1t is better, when it can be
done. to condone such offenses in boys,
especially when they have good sur
roundlngs. for they may thus BIO saved,
but if they are prosecuted and sent TO
prison TO become the companions OF
hardened criminals, there is no show
of reform. The disgrace of felony and
prison stripes rankles in their minds
and hearts, they feel they are Pariahs
for life. and they do not try to resist
temptation, but become callous to all
that is good and ennobling and sink
lower and lower into the depths OF de-
pravity every day.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-29
Looking for Her Husband.

A bright-looking, neatly dressed col
ored woman, attended by a female OF
her own dusky hue, was at the County
Clerks Office this morning on the trail
of her husband. Her husband is happy
In the given name Of James, possibly
in honor of James of England or some
other royal Jim. and the surname OF
Alexander, after Ga long ways after,
Alexander the Great. She said Jim
Alexander was her husband, and they
have been separated some six years.
For herself, she had met many nice
gentlemen good enough to marry, but
she didn't want to marry anybody,
therefore she had never applied for a
divorce, and Jim had never gotten
divorce either. But she heard he had
married here in Dallas some time last
Spring, and she wanted to find out II 1t
was true. She wouldn't hurt strand
of hair on his head, but she wanted to
know if he had gone and married again.
The clerk very kindly searched the
records for her, but he could find no
evidence that Jim had married in this
county, and she went off satisfied.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-29
The Haddock Assassination.

Sioux CITY, Ia, Oct. 29.-Albert
Kosnitsky, alias Bismarck" was ar
raigned before Police Judge Lawrence
at 10 O'Clock this morning. An amend
ed information was filed by the prose-
cution, and two charges now appear
against him, being murder and con-
spiracy to commit murder. ii. j. Tay-
lor appeared for the prosecution and
g. J. Swan for the defense. On motion
of counsel for the defense the case was
continued for one week, the prisoner
IN the meantime to remain in charge
of the police, and not TO be taken to
the county Jail or allowed 10 give
bond. There is jealousy existing
|between the city officials and the sher-
IRE officers, each being at work on the
csc, and each follows an entirely diff
zercnt theory, and because of this Bis
marck has not been put in Jail, but has
boen kept under guard in the police
court room since he was brought here
over q week ago. Attorney Taylor, of
~ prosecution, says that there is NO
probability of any of the cases con-
nected with the murder coming up
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-29

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improved, and in the changes going on
in the effort to perfect it some omis-
sions will occur, Please report EVERY
failure.
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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-29
FOR RENT.

Rooms at 1904 Jackson street, references
given and required.
FOR RENT-One BARRIERS outfit, COM
plete, with three chairs. Apply to G. w.
Louden, secondhand dealer, S22 Elm st.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-29

from Dallas to Houston, Navasota
and Montgomery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

TUST received, full line of Toilet Articles
q including fine Hair Brushes, Nail Brushes
Shaving Brushes, Baby Brushes and Baby Rat
tles-all of which we are selling low.
We have now iinestock of Round Bar Bar
Der Soap, at &c per cake.
Soaps. We have now fine lot of Soaps
Glycerine Cuticura, Oriental, Sweet Briar,
Glenn's Sulpher, Carbolic Disinfectant and Toi
let, Bee, Bath and Tar-which we are selling at
the very lowest prices.
We have on hand a full line of Patent Med
icines-Phenol Sodique, Seth Arnold's Cough
Cure, Larabee's Ointment, Cannon's Bitters,
BromO, Chloro-Alum, Piso's Catarrh Cure, Cam
phor Ice, Glycerine, Ammonia. Chlorate Pot
ash Tablets, Swift's Specific, Sl.0O per bottle.
Speer's Wine-Port, Unlermented Grape Juice
and Claret.
In order to compete with our competitors we
are now selling Camphor at % cts per pound
Medicines Glasses and Tubes
Fine lot of Florida Water at % cts per bottle
DR.. CHAS. Z. PRATT'S DRUG STORE.
April %, 1855.
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S)irsinia free gress.
". W. II. G1LLAHER, Editor.
cnarrestorn, Jefferson County, West Va.
August II, 1880.

"Yes," said the parson at the tea-table,
young Jordan was out driving with
Miss Popinjay the other evening and his
horse ran away. They were both thrown
out and the buggy was smashed to pieces.
1t was providential escape for both of
them but l can't understand how the
young man came to lose control of his
horse"
"He must have been driving with one
hand" fippantly suggested the minister's
eldest son, wild rake of a boy.
"Or perhaps he had the reins around
his neck" said Edith, shy young beau
ty of 16, with charmingly modest mien.
And then everybody exclaimed in chorus {:
"Why, Edith !"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
JAS. W BUTT,
CharIeStoWn, w. Va,
DEALER IL
Cooking and Heating Stoves
AND MANUFACTURER OF
ALL KINDS OF TIN AND SHEET
IRON WARE.

TNHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
Il very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line His supply of
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated " Excelsior"
and Farmer Girl, which never fail to give
entire satisfaction, besides a large number of
others With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces, exclusive of plates, all of them very
useful hOusekeepers. Important additions
to many of these Stoves, as furnished by me,
are Side, Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves,
Water-B Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock, and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed My supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered in.Charles-
town, and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots, Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies'
&c, with all the usual variety ofTil and Sheet
Iron Wares of all Kinds. Prices always mod
crate. Price Of Stoves from sl2 up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
PROMPTLY executed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
TIE Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrREcroRs-N. s. White, Henry b. Daven-
port. j. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. II.
+. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, Wm. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, ). w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles p. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin, T.. G. w. Herr, 4saac II. Strider.
II. b. DANENPORT,,,......,, Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoOnTrEE-N. S. White, VIM.
II. r. Lewis Eugene Baker Isaac IL. Strider,
Il. 2. Chew, ). w. Washington.
Local Ts.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Kearneysville-J. c. Bitner; Harper's Ferry
Chas L. Trail Shepherdstown-J J. S. Fleming;
DufheldS-C. l.. Barnhart; Charlestown-
Washington & Alexander.
ES~The Secretary will be found at the Com
pany's Office, Gibson Building Courthouse
yard in Charlestown.
r. \. ALEXANDER,
Feb. p, ISS Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

"When we came back from the Arctic y
said the Sergeant, "we were joked a good
deal about being hard drinkers. The
fact is, it was so cold that our whiskey
froze and any one who used it had to eat
it"
"Well,' laughed the Colonel, that
reminds me of man who asked me the
other day how ! could keep my three
barrels of beer from freezing. Keep
them from freezing said. why, don't
want to keep them from freezing. A
slice of beer is great delicacy.'"
One of the party suggested that slice
of beer between two slices of whiskey
would not be bad Arctic sandwich.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

"Why, Jennie, | thought you were
coming down on Mr.. Styles tally-ho."
Il intended to, but ! found couldn't
You see, just before starting found /
didn't have a pair Of embroidered silk
-tockings in the house"
"Oh, well, then Of course you couldn't.
| know what it is to get down off Of d
tally-ho."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

"Did not the sight Of the boundless
blue sea, bearing on its bosom the white
winged fleets Of commerce, fill YOU with
emotion ?" YES, replied the traveller,
"for a while it did, but after a while it
didn't fill me with anything. 1t sorter
emptied me"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

A genuine soaker was following the
remains Of his mother-in-law to their last
restingplace He wept copiously.
Come come !" urged an old crony
who met the funeral procession "be a
man, don't take on like that why you're
making a regular water-spout out Of
yourself"
"Ah, my poor old boy, how can ! help
it? IT., the f-fffrst t-t-t-time we've gone
out t-t-t-together w-w-w-without q-q-quar-
rellingw
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

The following story is told Of an emf
nent physician who watched Mary An
derson do the part Of Juliet The per-
formance delighted him till towards the
conclusion of the play, when his counte-
nance wore troubled expression. When
it was over he went up to the actress,
my dear young lady he said, you are
wrong in one Of your effects. Don't you
know that a corpse doesn't stifien for AT
least six hours after death ~ "My dear
doctor" responded Mary, slowly, speak
ing in deep, rich tones, and adopting a
strong American twang, ''do you think
I'm going tokeep my audience waiting
for six hours while stifien ?"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
From Ne Episcopal Methodist.
Letter from Bishop Wilson.

Mr. Editor A recent letter from
Bishop Wilson is, for every reason, so
interesting that make bold to send large
extracts for publication. believe | Vi
olate no confidence and will give the
Bishop no offence by so doing.
Yours, &c,
SAMUEL RODGERS.
Alexandria, Va, July "a, 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

A little girl anxious TO secure some money
for Church purposes has old newspapers for
sale BY ffties or hundreds. Apply at FREE
PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

The mind of the nation has been so lift
ed up towards immensity that the $780,
600 fortune left by David Davis Is re-
garded with derisiol everywhere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

Mr.. Francis Claiming, who has just
been elected to Parliament in East North
amptonshire, England, Is a Boston boy,
being the son of the late Rev. William
II. Claiming, Of Brook Farm memory,
and brother-in-law Of Edwin Arnold,
the poet editor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
POETR Y.
LOVE ME.


Love me, love. but breathe it low,
Soft as summer weather;
If YOU love me, tell me so,
As We sit together.
Sweet and still as -oses blow
Love me, love, but breathe il low.
Tell me only with your eyes,
Words are cheap as water;
If you love me, looks and sighs
Tell my mothers daughter
More than all the world may know
Love me, love, and breathe it low.
Words for Others, storm and snow,
Wind aud changeful weather
Let the shallow waters flow
Foaming on together;
But love is still and deep, and oh
Love me, love, but breathe it low.
Joaquin Miller.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
NOTICE
10
USERS OF TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it.
The reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
on yOurrOOfthe more seams you
will have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call on
us and we will prove to you
that large tin is the best to put
on your roof 1t will pay you
to look around. You will not
only save time but money by
calling on
EARNSHAW & DOOLEY
Apr. l6, 'S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

Otto, the crazy Prince Of Bavaria,
thinks he Is an eagle. He Is undoubted-
ly fightv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
Roofing and Sp0utinG q
Speciality.

always use smaller tin in Roofing. Why
do use it? 1t takes double the work, double
the solder and more tin TO the square than lar
ger sheets.
Call and see at my place of business.
rel always use Galvanized Iron Straps in
hanging Spouting. ,..
JAMES W. BUTT.
April %. 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

& sAYKY Hymns-i, ?, 3, and 4.

MOODY & sANKY Hymns, ,, 3, and l.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.-I have just received
- a stock of School Supplies-Lead Pencils,
Slate Pencils Pens and Pen Holders, Compo-
sition Books.
DICTURE Frames-perfectly lovely Cores
L pondence Cards" Daisies Playing cards
from % cts. to 75cts; Mourning Paper and En-
velopes.
VACUUM Oil. for Harness CarbOlic Acid,
' % cts. per bottle; Insect Powders. 80 cts.
b.-the very best; Hog Powders, 80 cts D.
Sold bv GEO. T. LIGHT,
Oct is 1881 Druggist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

Clr-ttr,. Ef,e,a Cutt UiN Vagina,
Having associated for the practice of Law. viii
attend to ease, iD tlc different Courts ot West
Virginia and Maryland. Attention given 90
Pensions and an classes of Claims against the
l. IS. Government.
c~ Special attention Co Collections.
April E 1,7,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
DRAXTON D. GIBSON,
ATTORNEY At Law,

Ctriesto,ra, jefferson County, Ues, Vigilia,
Will attend to cases i'm the several Courts of
West Virginia Virginia and Maryland
As-.Ohice i'm Gibson Law Building, in Court
House yard.
ImlN l.. ISL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
THEBEST.
ATTRACTIONS.

Ifyou want an extra Ham,
Call on W. :. MERCHANT.
Ifv0u want a good Slice Ham,
Go 90 w. ). MERCHANT.
Ifyou want good Dried Beef,
Go to W. ). MERCHANT
Ifyou want Alpha Roasted Coffee
Go 20 W. ;. MERCHANT.
If YOU want good tea and sugar cheap,
Go 20 W. ). MERCHANT.
Ity0u want fine Lard, -......
Go Co W. ;. MERCHANT.
If YOU want the best of Fresh Meats anC
Fresh and Salt Fish, ..--...,..,
Go to W. :. MERCHANT.
llav It.. 1SS5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS.

MRS. THOMAS has received, and is receiv-
vi ing, her SPRING and SUMNER STOCK
and invites the attention of the Ladies. To
beautiful Millinery, Ladies' Underwear, En-
broidery, Notions, &c, she has added superb
stock of HOSIERY and GLOVES.
THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
is complete-cOntaining the newest things in its
line. Trimming executed promptlyelnd ac-
cording to the latest fashion reports. STAMP
ING, PINKING and CREPE CLEANING-the
latter a specialty-done at short notice. The
ladies are invited to call an examine.
April s, 1885
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WMxkimgiOM s. .NerGMaler

IL tv AGAINST TORNADOES i'm -Etua, OF
Hartford Continental. of New York, and Pea
body. of Wheeling w. Va. Where parties de-
sire this on application a special Policy Wili
Boz --luted and an additional rate be charged
for same
Nav ~. Iss6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
lrrORNETS ATLAW
VIM L. Wilson.
ITTnRNTIS ~ lid.

CiuI.t9ua Jefferson CYmtG be'i lag,t'F,
VIII attend the Courts of Jefferson and Berke-
lev Counties. and attend to other law business
in the State of West Virginia. Special atten-
ton given to collections.
March 8. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
W'OOL W:E.V'TED.
1r1c11r.r ppIcE pAIn - CASH

HIGHEST PRICE PAID u CASH.
THE undersigned will pay top market price
i in Cash for Wool delivered az the Jefferson
Woolen Mill Old Porter Factory OF IN Charles
town at Adams Express Office.
JNO. J. JOBE.
May g. 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

INSECTS AND VERNnN.-Persian Insect
i Powder. Whale Oil and Carbolic Soap Ok.
Silver, Mercurial Ointment. and Bed Bug Poi
son. AISQUITH d co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
For Sale.

0BILLIARD Tables and one Pool Table-all
- Collins make-for sale low. One of them
nearly new. Apply to
F.B. S0UDERS,
July 5, 1854 Jefferson Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
GEORGE TRAVIS,
Farmers.

LIVERY farmer should have can of our
IL Brown or Red Paint. 1t is put up in and
one gallon cans. already to put on. The very
thing for painting gates. pumps, roofs, and all
sorts of agricultural implements.
AISQUlTH Il co.
Apr 10. IS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
To the Public.

I HAVE in stock some superior brands of
i Whiskeys, among them a Sour Mash Ken
tucky Whiskey highly recommended as una
dulterated and pure.
Nov. %. JOHN S. EASTERDAY & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
,SfOlllOiHg.

MISS MARY COCKRILL is prepared to do
VI STAMPING; also Dress making and fam
lily Sewing. At residence of her father, Capt.
d. II. Cockrill
January :, 'S6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
For Sale.

4 SECONDHAND Grover & Baker Sewing
IL Machine for sale. For information apply at
Feb. II, ST. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12

ELAINE. The best and safest oil. For sale
1Iby GEO. ". T. KEARSLEY
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Fresh PTWHeS

lust received and for sale by ...,.,,,,-
el GEO. w. T. kEARSLEf.
jan a. lSs5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
iTTORNETS ATLIW,

Iamc, III Grove Forrest w. Brown.
GROVE N BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-08-12
.tTTORNET tTLtH,

JC MOORE
The Washington bee., 1886-10-02
YOUNG MEMS LITERARY.

The Young Mems Literary Asso-
citation of Israel G.. M. E. Church
met Monday night as usual. The
meeting having been duly opened
by Rev. L. G. Moore with an appro-
riate prayer. The program was
proceeded with: In the absence of
of the soloist music was dispensed
with for the evening. The select
reading of Mr.. T. X. Bruce was
well received. J. Il. Shackelford's
paper entitled "Unity is the most
necessary element to success" was
read and discussed by Messrs. B.
G. Lee, A. j. Leonard, G. w.
Brown, j. E. Perdy, Rev. r. S.
Williams. The Doctor closing by
affirming that Unity was the most
necessary element to success.
Col. George M. Arnold delivered
few encouraging remarks to the
Association and concurred with the
paper. The meeting then closed.
There will be no meeting on next
Monday night.
The Washington bee., 1886-10-02
ANOTHER LITERARY ASSO.
CITATION.
PROF. W: B. JOHNSON ON THE I'M
PROvEMENT OF THE RACE.

PROF. W: B. JOHNSON ON THE I'M
PRovEMENT OF THE RACE.
Prof. w. B. johnson of Way
land Seminary and pastor of the
Cd Baptist church was greeted
with large number of his con-
gregation and many other persons
interested in the welfare of the
race, at his church last Thursday
evening. Prof. johnson on as
suming the chair stated that his
purpose in calling his people to
gether was the organization of a
literary association upon a cosmo
politan basis. He didn't want any
one to feel that he was a Stranger;
that he didn't de sire to confne the
proposed association particularly
TO his church, but to make | wei
come. After a pleasant exchange
of views among those present,
Prot. johnson was elected tempo
rary president and Miss Lizzie
Mason, temporary secretary. On
motion of MIR. Austin FickIin, a
committee on permanent organi
zation was appointed, which
brought in the names of perma
nent officers. While the commit
tee was out Mr.. w. Calvin Chase
was invited to address the audi
ence, after which the committee
reported for president, q. F
Bundy; vice president, Miss L.. A
Cooper; secretary, Miss L. Mason;
ana treasury, Mr.. II. B. Franey.
Mr.. Buudy IN a neat address said
that on account of his business he
could not accept of the presidency
of the association, but he would
do as much as anybody else to
make the association a success and
would therefore decline in favor of
Mr.. Chase, who had just addressed
them. On motion of Mr.. Maxfeld
the name of Mr.. Bundy was
stricken ont and Mr.. Chase's name
inserted who was elected. A com
mittee on constitution and by laws
aud program for next Thursday
evening were appointed. Great
interest among the people is man
tested in this laudable undertaking
On the part of Prof. Johnson and
the people may look for one of the
finest literary associations in the
city.
The Washington bee., 1886-10-02
MIDDLESEX COUNTY.

News from Virginia, shows,
that iu Middlesex, Co, 26 teach
ers were examined on Saturday
the 25th inst, 13 colored and 13
white. Among them was Miss
Minnie Jones of this city. The
schools will open here Monday
October 4th. The writer states
that Mr.. Bailey Brown, the repub-
lican candidate for congress,
spoke at Urbana On Tuesday and
Soloda on Wednesday last. The
people in this county, says
he, feels very keenly the defeat of
j. W. S. Wise. I have begun
my canvass for the Washington
Bee, which the people like much.
| shall send my first order in Oct.
X. O.. B.
Locust Hill Post-offce.