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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Mr.. w. D. Carlisle, who did some lively
shooting in a Kansas City street car on the
14th instant, inhicting dangerous wounds
upon the editor of the Times and a
young lady seated near him, and another
passenger. is a son of the late Hon. Jno. ;.
Carlisle, of this State, and at one time rep
resented Harrison county in the legislature.
Carlisle attempted to kill the editor for, as
he alleges "traducing his wife,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

After perusing several copies of the Vest
Virginia Democrat, we are forced to the con-
clusion that it is the only paper in the State
that is laboriug unselfshly TO save the
country. All the other papers are corrupt
and trying to ruin the State. How proud
Jefferson county shou d be in the possession
Of this monument of purity and patriotic
devotion.-S6eplerdsto,cn Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The insanity and suicide Of the King OF
Bavaria afford striking instance OF the
TACT that providence is no respecter Of per-
sons. that ills are the heritage o! humanity
and that potters' clay is made of the toes OF
beggar, and the heads of kings. The lesson
is. Be content with the condition in which
i, pleased God TO place you, and to receive
with gratitude such tayors as He may be-
stow upon you, knowing that you are born
TO trouble as the sparks fly Upwards, and
that. therefore, misfortune Is Of itself
sufficient cause for thanklulness.-Alcran-
1-,r Gr-eHr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

If President Cleveland should ask our
private opinion conidentially as to our
preference for Secretary of the Treasury,
we should say Hon. Henry G. Davis and
permit him to lift the ban of secrecy. As
Secretary Manning is growing worse in
stead of better, we advise the President to
ask us quick.-.Soth Branch L,teiigencer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The Senate on Thursday by a two-thirds
vote passed the joint resolution introduced
by Mr.. Ingalls, providing for the submission
to the several States of constitutional
amendment extending the period of the
Presidents term and the session of the Eff
tieth Congress until the 9Oth of April, 1889,
and substituting the 3Oth of April for the
4th of March as the commencement in fu-
ture of the presidential and congressional
terms. The measure now goes to the House
of Representatives for concurrence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Mrs. Mar garet Arnold, who was born in
Augusta county, Va, July 4, III, is living
in a remarkable state of preservation near
Holland Ohio. She was married eighty
five years ago, and now lives with her son
who is seventy-two years old, and sprightly
as a young man. 1t is said Mrs. Arnold
has two sisters living in Iowa, one of whom
is Il2, and the other LOG years old, an av-
erage for the three of 100 years, and total
of 927 years.-SlduHtOR Spectator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Considering the amount of original
reading matter the Democrat is the cheapest
paper in the State. w. Va. Democrat.
Yes: cheap as dirt and about as valuable.
Sold by the acre.-.Somh Branch LRteltgen-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The Vest Virginia Democrat for a year
pas, has been telling the people what sort
of men should be sent to the legislature,
and sometimes debating the men even in
counties distant from il; but now that the
people are beginning to take steps to place
proper candidates i'm the field 1t cries out
that "thcre is a conspiracy on foot to make
nominations for State Senators at Such an
early day as will prevent fair expression
of Tine choice of the party'-that the nom
nation, are precipitated for the sole pur'
pose of sitting the popular will" What
am absurlity Worse-what an illustration
of the Vast I1rgnie Democrats distrust OF
the people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

one of those hard pan facts which read like
fiction comes from eastern Pennsylvania where
a rural veteran actually chokod 20 death at
supper in hurrying 60 open the letter contain
ing his Sl700 back pension.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Flmag Fiction a Washington weekly, says ;
the Yves, Virginian who swallowed toriy-t~o
rifle balls as a remedy for indigestion now has
shooting pains in his stomach
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The Senate Judiciary committee hasn't con-
frmed the nomination of Solicitor General
Goode yet and the prospects of It's doing SO
this session are rather slim. A bad piece Of
Goode news
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Harriet Beecher Stowe has just passed the
10Th milestone on life's Journey and Uncle
TOMS Cabin isyet log ro.uus round the land
Why is this thus
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The Secretary of War aud Mai. Lydecker
think the fish way at Potomac Great Falls
should De completed. So think we. Not atau
a wonderful coincidence of thought. Great
minds run in the same channel
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Good Swords Make Good Ploughshares
was the theme of Col III Kyd Douglas I'M ms
Grafton before the literary societies of Roanoke
CnIIare
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
.NIS.S .I.NELEI HICKS

III AS taken the store room on Main street -
IL building occupied by the Misses Ma, s
where she will do DRESS MAKING and ~ ~,
lily SEWING in good style and al reasonsD.S
charges. She will be pleased to have the la.'
ronage of the ladies OF the town and vicinity
and will strive to render satisfaction.
She has also a stock Of Dress Trimming any
Notions 10 which she invites the attention "
the ladies.
June 10 1856.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

To viii have been ten years ago to-morro"
since the gallant. yellow-haired Custer met his
death I'm a western ravine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Randolph Macon conferred the degree Of
ID. ID. on Rev. W. K Boyle, editor of the
Episcopal .Ntio9ia Rev W. W. Smith
has accepted the presidency of the college.
Rev. John A. Kern. of the Baltimore Con
ference, and pastor at Warrenton, Va, pro-
fessor of biblical literature, moral philoso-
ply and metaphysics Mr.. Kern is native
of Winchester
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Ant. Holly ,N. " maiden is suing her dad
dy I'm $4,000 for breach ofpromise-he having
gone back on his word in the matter of letting
her marry q certain youus man. The case Is
without raraLlel In Ie.l- annals
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

James A. Bayard, son Of Secretary Bay
ard. was married at Fort Peudleton, on the
summit of the AIleghanies, Hampshire
county. 90 Mss Ora Deakin, on Wednesday
of last week. The Secretary and three
daughters were present. TIE editor OF the
Romuey Rerier is personally acquainted
with the bride and groom and says, Mr..
Bayard is a cultured gentleman, with easy
aud unassumiug manners aud Miss Deakin
possesses am unusual store of extraordinary
common sense, and is i'm every way qualified
20 make 9Ir. Bayard a good wife"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

A Philadelphia Press special makes the Pres
ident saw that he is going Co do some heavy
cleaning out ofrepubicans during the balance
oftbe wear. i, is evident that Mrs Cleveland
is getting In some pretty fine work.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
Mrs. Clereland's Pretty Thanks.

The Hagerstown Md Globe says that
Misses Beulah and Mary Egerly, of that
city, Just prior to the wedding of President
Cleveland and Miss Folsom, sent hand
SEINE bouquet to the bride-elect, and have
been delighted at receiving the following let
ter from Mrs Cleveland in her own hand
writing:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
WOOL W:l.H'TED.

HIGHEST PRICE PAID n CASH.
THE undersigned viii pay top market price
Il in Cash for Wool delivered at the Jefferson
Wooden Mill lOld Porter Factory or in Charles
town at Adams Express Office.
JNO J. JOBE.
May 6, ISs6.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Senator Co'Quitt's daughter was recently
married and only had twenty-five brides
maids. She married L. =. Armv Captain.
Reckon De thought this the finest general
muster he ever attended.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

The Wheeling Register Washington cor
respondent says the Senate Committee on
Commerce has increased the appropriation
made by the House of Representatives in
the River and Harbor bin for the great Ka-
nawha river In West Virginia from $780,
600 TO- $4,000. This is owing to the efforts
of senator Eeuua, who is member of the
Senate Committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Puck says Dr. Mary Walker has just inherit
cd $4,000 Some time ago we made the un-
kind remark that Dr. Marys trousers didn't it
her. We wish now to rctract that remark
Everybody IS liable to make mistakes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

We thought contributions for election
purposes iu this country were sometimes
made Do q generous way; but the English
goabead of u.s. For instance, a few days
ago Lord Rose5erry. of Gladstone's cabinet,
said NE would give as much as Lord VOL
verton. another Home Ru'er The result
was they gave S2J0.00o each.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24
ENEcrrIyE MNNsIoN. WAsHINGTON.

No Dear Little Friends: What good fairy
prompted my two little unknown friends to
remember me so sweetly on my wedding day ?
Whoever the fairy-whch think was your
own little loving hearts, thank you most
sincerely, and the President joins me very
cordially.
Sincerely your friend,
FRANCES CLEVELAND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-24

Mr. Gallaher. of the Charlestown Free Press,
received q cable dispatch last week that nom,
as Gallaher, a well known " local slmple'oh
of Belfast. was killed in the orange nos
Though simple, It seems ne sus'alieu .re i.''ii
in record for q" bravery" This explains Itself.
The Cbarlestown scion of that noble house has
mad something proving on his mind since the
,-ar AS we heretofore thought, but now all IS
clear The killing of an inOfenslve colored
man I'm the John Brown raid was indeed the
beginning of the end of slavery-n0to OF lriehu
G's mental condition, as can be inferred from
the cable dispatch he received concerning
the killing of one of the Gallaher family IN
Ireland 10 is duty he owes 10 himself .,i anu
his friend, 90 have his remarks on the kllilns
off Am inofensive colored man, and the cable
disnatch of the &c local simpleton Gallaher.
stercotvped and kept standing al the head oil
his paper So an who run may read.-Adftn's-
burg HaGd.
We. along with thousands of other read
ers of the Baltimore S,m and other reputa-
BILE papers. received the information Of the
killing of Thos. Gallagher in the Orange RI
OTIS In Belfast Il turns out now that the
cablegram. not to Us individually, but tC
the city press, should have said "local poll
t;cian"-not "local simpleton." We sup
pose Thomas. aforesaid, was about as near
~ related to us as Adams Express Is to the
first man; so any bravery" mani
fest by him in waving an Orange flag Is no
significant of anything specially courageous
or daredeyiish in the family which we or
nameut We are sorry that we cannot re
turn the HcrqiFs compliment by assuring
its editor that anybody had ever noticed
something preying on his mind" before
during OF since the war.
We were not aware that by recalling thu
fact that John Brown murdered an molten
sive. industrious colored man at the time he
protested to be the liberator Of the negro
we were waving red flag and sub
iecting ourself to the fury Of our neighbor
an Irishman like ourseIf, and his article
which is little else than an Irish bull.
The Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore S,u says Representatives Nc
Comas Wilson, of West Virginia, aud Bar
bour, of Virginia, Thursday called upon IN
Secretary of War and Major Lydecker, II
charge of the Washington aqueduct, witt
relation TO the fshway at Great Falls
Both the Secretary and Major Lydecke
agreed that the work on the fshway shoul'
be completed. instructions have therefor
been given to the effect that the sixth sec
ton of the fshway and the shaft one-thir
Of the way up the falls shall be pushed for
ward to completion. Mr.. McComas says
ghe Mcdonald 6shway system proves to b
a success i'm carrying shad and other fish S
/ far mp the falls, there will be no difficult
in getting money enough to complete tn
{ work at Great Falls
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
MANY Melodies of Many Lands.

The mushrooms Of NJ. b. Ramos Il
Co. were filled last night with a critical
and sympathetic audience. The occasion
was the first musicale of the Richmond
Conservatory of Music, under the direc-
ton of Professor A. II. Unkel and Mrs.
b. A. Clements, with Misses Zelle Minor
and Jeanette Snead as assistants.
Among those having instrumental num-
bers were Misses Pearl Bodeker, Jen-
ME Craig, Julia Cutler, Allie Allen,
Miss Julia Tiller, and Mamie Phillips, of
Petersburg, and Miss Blackburn, PROBES
sor Unkel, and Masters Clements and
Hoffman. The vocal soloists were Miss
Molie Little and Mr. Watkins. There
was chorus of Beautiful Water Lii
lies " by the young ladies and little misses
and a chorus apollo Strikes the Tyre y
by mixed voices. The programme was a
difficult one but was most pleasingly
and perfectly rendered. Among the
young ladies taking part were daugh-
ters of Councilman Henry Bodeker
Rev. L. A. Cutler, and Messrs
John C. Tiller and James ID. Craig. AL
acquitted themselves handsomely and
were literally applauded. Want of space
forbids more extended notice as well as
the names of all of the lovely water lilies
The pupils all displayed great proficiency
and reflected credit upon their instructors
both vocal and instrumental. Mr.. M. b
Ramos, and his assistant Mr.. Edgar
Justis, were all attention to the many
guests, and the occasion was very de-
liphtful one
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
Poison Case Again Continued.

The case of Christopher Rock (colored),
charged with attempting to poison the
family Of Mrs. r. H. Meade, came up in
the Police Court yesterday morning, hav-
ing been continued from Wednesday.
The little seven-yearold son of the
cook testified that Rock told him that he
Rock) had put poison in the tea so as
to get even with the white folks for tell
ing stories about him. On the other
hand Rock declared that he had only put
some mouth wash into the tea to spite
the cook, and expressed his willingness to
drink the whole bottle of suspected tea
which was at the courtroom.
The case was continued until next
Thursday, the Odd, so as to have the tea,
analyzed in the interim.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
Well Done Good and Faithful Servant

The vestry of ST. Paurs church has
under consideration a proposition look
ing to the making of Rev DR.. Mimi
gerode, the venerable and beloved rector
of that church, rector emeritus. 1t is
understood that his resignation as pastor
is now before the vestry. DR.. Mimi
gerode is now in the seyenty-third year
of his age, and his friends think that the
arduous duties of rector Of so large and
influential church as ST. PauPs is rather
overtaxing his energies.
This will be a graceful and deserved
compliment to one OF the most jealous
and faithful pastors Richmond ever had.
Both in the time of grim-visaged war
as in the piping days Of peace has he
been weighed and never found wanting.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
A Barefaced Robbery.

Thursday evening, just before dark, as
two little daughters of Mr.. p G. Edwards
were coming down Church-Iiill avenue,
near New street, they were met by an old
colored woman, who snatched hair-net
from one of the children and attempted
to take the hat of the other. When
asked by the children for the net she
threatened to beat them and went off with
it. The value of the article was insig-
nificant, but the act was daring and
audacious one. This happened the same
day that Mr. Edwards till was tapped.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
AnExcellent Corps of Omcers.

At the last meeting of Virginia Lodge
No. 2, Knights of Pythias, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
term George R. Tyree, p. c.; William
II. Stevens, C. c.; James B. Angle, V
c.; M. p. Buchanan, p; II. =. Elstor
M. of E. Thomas c. Epps, NJ. of F.
George E. Styll, X. r. s.; George G
Ruskell, NJ. A; F. p. Burke, l. g.. q. NJ
Long, 0. g.; E. p. Hulce, Grand Repre-
sentative Board of Trustees: l.. g. Jen'
kins, L. NJ. Farley, and E. p Hulce
This is fine selection of officers. Mr.
William H. Stevens has given such sat.
isfaction that he was unanimously re-
elected Chancellor Commander.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
A Bail Jumper Caught.

In September last veteran from the
Soldiers Home, in Hampton, was robbed
of large sum of money by James O'Con-
ner At O'COnner's trial, j. W. Melon
aid, one of the witnesses for defence was
shown to be implicated to such an extent
that he was arrested as an accomplish.
Mcdonald was indicted at the Novem-
Der term of the grand jury He was
bailed for his appearance at the Hastings
Court in the sum of $500, Mr.. j. &. Smith
becoming his security. When Melon
AIDS case was called it was found that he
had left for parts unknown, and Judge
Atkins declared the bond forfeited.
Mr.. Smith used every endeavor for the
apprehension of Mcdonald. His efforts
were rewarded on Wednesday last when
he received word that Mcdonald had
been arrested in Lexington, Ky.
Policeman Lamkin left yesterday with
the necessary papers and will escort the
fugitive to this city.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
BURIED ALIVE.
r.arfu, Crime of Brutal Mother


Maggie Robinson (coloredD was before
the Police Court Thursday morning on
the charge of destroying her newborn
child. Maggie said at that time that she
had wrapped the baby in her apron and
put il in a wagon on the Broad street
road.
Thursday night Police Justice Richard
son went down to Jail and had long
talk with her. During her conversation
she confessed that she had buried the
baby alive in field on the Scuffletown
road, near the old Crenshaw farm. She
said she didn't kill the baby, for she heard
it cry after she buried it. She had been
told by some party that burying the baby
would not be murder. She also stated
that she could point out the exact place
where the baby was buried.
A hack was procured and the Police
Justice with the prisoner proceeded to the
place where the body was said to be in
TERED. The field is very large one, and
the snow of Wednesday night having hid
all the signs by which the grave would be
remembered, she was unable to find it, The
ground is very rough, having been re-
Gently ploughed.
The police searched diligently for the
body all day yesterday, but were unable
to find any trace of it.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
West Point Land and Improvement Com
pany.

The above corporation was chartered
yesterday by the City Circuit Court The
object of the association is to purchase,
hold, sell, mortgage, and convey in trust
land in the State of Virginia The capt.
tai stock of the company shall be not less
than $4,000 nor more than 100000 IN
shares at 500 each. The company is
not to hold more than 10000 acres OF
land of any one time. The principal
office of the corporation is to be IN this
city.
The following are the officers for the
first year A. S. Buford, president; i. b.
Henley, secretary and treasurer; direc-
tors, Joseph Bryan, George II. Poindex-
ter. Judson B. Wood, j. 7. Ellyson, NJ.
II. Gillian, and #. B. Henley. All of the
parties are citizens of Richmond, except
Mr.. Henley, who is resident of West
Point
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
About Christmas Presents.

An article Of jewelry is the most appro-
pirate gift for the coming holidays, for
the reason that there are so many small,
pretty, inexpensive articles that can be
worn by nearly every person IN no
other line is the selection so great. In
order TO accommodate our numerous
friends of moderate means who want some
thing good and pretty, and at the same
time not too costly, we have prepared one
of the best assortments to be found in the
city. Goddard & Moses, jewellers, 99O
Main street.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
Wilson'S Comedians at the Academy.

Two very good and certainly well
pleased audiences greeted Dads Girl
Yesterday. Miss Blanche Sherwood's
singing, dancing, and acting were loudly
applauded Mr.. Wilson, Mr. Mack, Mrs.
Sloper Miss Holm, Mr. Alorrell and 9th
ers of the cast were all well up in their
respective roles. The play is bright and
entirely free from objection. The scenery,
music, costumes, &c, are in good taste,
and all who wish to enjoy very good
performance would do well to see Dads
Girl" at the matinee or tonight Next
week Miss Lottie Church in Unknown
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
Hastings Court.

In the case of Albert Seaton (colored),
in which the jury were unable to agree
Thursday, verdict Of guilty was re-
turned yesterday morning at $50. He
was sentenced to jail for two months for
petty larceny.
Jacob Sheat (colored) was also convict
ed of petty larceny and sent to Jail for
two months.
Several coupon cases were also tried,
with the usual result.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
Helm the Ladies'.

The young ladies of the First Baptist
church are holding an entertainment for
the benefit of the Fourth-street Mission
which is well worth the attention Of the
grown people as it is of the younger ones.
1t consits of beautiful tableaux, sc In
addition, supper is served at night.
Homemade candies for the children.
The entertainment will close tonight.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
yentilated Water-Proof Clothing.

The need of well-yentilated water
proof garment has long been felt. This
need is now supplied by the use Of By
er's Patented Ventilated epaulette coats
for ladies and gentlemen. This system
of ventilation is now in use in England
and the United States Waterproois OF
varied color and style, and perfectly ven
tilated may be had only at the Virginia
Rubber Co., SIS i. Broad street, and at
FourQureaD, Price 81 Co.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-18
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
George G. Strong Post, q. A. r., to X. u.
Lee Camp Home.

VeorBe Y. strong fOst, ". a. h'' W ~ ~
Lee Camp Home.
Brief mention was made yesterday OF a
donation of $152.5O from George 9.
Strong Post, G. A. r., Of Brooklyn, N.
Y, to the Confederate Soldiers Home.
The letter of Commander G. G. Curtis,
enclosing the check, breathed the most
fraternal and patriotic feeling, and his
warm words find re-echoing response
In the hearts of all the boys who wore the
gray in this city. This post, it will be
remembered, visited Richmond last July,
and were most Hospitality received. The
donation of George c. Strong Post was
1880. and $40 was sent by four mem
bers of Winchester Post, who were also
guests of the Johnnie Rebs at their home.
Colonel Curtis says: "The amount is
small, not az large as we would like TO
have it, but the good will and fellowship
is all there" Blest be the tie that now
binds the boys in blue and gray, and
palsied be the hand or tongue that would
divide those when peace and good Will
have Joined together.