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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
Election Notice.

OFFICE SHENANDOAH MILLING Co,
Charlestown, W. Va, Dec. Ii, 1887.
THE Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
i of this Company will be held at the Sec
ond Natl Bank of Cumberland, Nd, on FRI
DAY. JANUARY 1lTH, 1850, at 10 A. NJ, when
an election will be held for Directors, Presi-
dent. Secretary and General Manager.
d. J. SLOAN.
Dec. 20. 1855. Secretary
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF JEFFERsoN
ru.pr r-rorvN doc Il 1888

The regular annual meeting of the stock
holders of this bank for the election of direc-
tors to serve for the ensuing year will be held
at the banking house of said bank on the sec
08d Tucduyni January 1889 January Sth) be-
tween the hours of 10 a. IN. and p. m.
SAML HOWELL,
Dec 30 1855. Cashier.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
FLAMING FTREIN TIE VEINS.

We hold positive proof that Acker's Eng
lish Blood Elixir cures all blood poisons
where cheap sarsapar'llas and so-called pu-
rifers fail Knowing this, we will sell it to
all who call at our store on positive guar
antee c.. Frank Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

The ante-Christmas thoughts that torture
the mind Of Mr.. James G.. Blaine are not
as 10 the probable contents of his own stock
ings but concerning the future occupant Of
Mr. Bayards boots,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
DYSPEPSIA. DESPAIR, DEATH.

These are the actual steps which follow
indigestion. Acker's English Dyspepsia
Tablets will both check and cure this most
fearful of diseases. Guaranteed by c. Frank
Jones.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Isn't it time for Jim Mason TO bring some
grayer charge against Mr.. Kenua than that
be isn't as good a man as Mr.. Camden?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Great rejoicing everywhere among civil
lied peoples over the well-grounded reports
that Stanley is alive and not a captive.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

The degree most men are ambitious to
obtaiu-the degree Of President from the
Electoral College
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Our party is I'm two much trouble To- ostra-
else any one.-Wef Virginia Democrat.
The Democrat seems to learn by expert
ouno
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

The steamer Kate Adams ON the Missis-
siPpi running between Memphis and Ar
kansas City, burned on Sunday morning
Twen.y-three persons drowned There were
about twenty-five colored cabin passengers,
who ~e,e saved along with the white pas
,cnger,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Mr.. Thos E. Buchanan, of Frederick
county Virginia, died at "Wayerly, there's
idencc of his daughter, Mrs B. B. Washing
ton. ON Monday, December 18th, aged ~
wears. Mr.. Buchanan was Marylander by
birth. son of the late Judge Thomas Blu
chauan. and from 1875 70 81 resided in Mar
dn-burg. During the war, when permitted
90 do So by the Federal authorities and since
he has made his home in and about Win
chester. Five daughters and two sons sur
vive him. Mr. Buchanan was brother-m-
law of the late Hon. r. NJ T. Hunter. The
Winchester Times says
Gle was O. lawyer 10y profession. though
he had not practiccd since be was % young
nam. He wa, am incessant reader and was
possessed of vast store of information.
Hewas am exceedingly fine conversational
i,t. and Dy his kind, genial manner won the
hearts of AN who were SO fortunate as 90 form
his acquaintance
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Gov Wilson denies the Republican ca
uard abou, his calling out the militia. Ii
wasn't necessary to DO so-iu fact he ought
not to have dignifei it 10y contradiction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

The best kind of a Christmas slipper
slipper fve-dollar bill in your needy neigh
boris hand.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
Best Ijnlaundried Shirt

in town for SOC. A complete line of Gents
Underwear, Ladies' Vests, Hosiery, etc, will
be sold at cost. 1t is known to everybody that
we carry the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

We now warn the kickers not 90 ostracise
Camden.-Wct lugiqia Democrat,
You are two years behind time
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Dispatch from Winchester, Dee 25:
Christmas was observed here to-day with
more than usual enthusiasm. Mr. Charles
b. Rou,- q former citizen, but now a lead
jug wholesale merchant in New York, wa
the guest OF the Friendship Fire Company
aud was handsomely banQueted Mayor
Atkinson on the part of the city authori-
ties, extended q CORDIAL welcome to Mr..
Rou-s WHO ha. dispensed many thousands
of dollars here DO public and private char
tiles.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

CHRISTMAS, The great christian holiday IS
here once again-the joyous festival Of Peace
and Goodwill Good cheer fills the homes Of
the land. hearts are sofened, hopes are bright
ened under its heaven-sent influence. Only IN
Christendom have we this Anniversary day OF
Peace. Heather lands know it not. There
horrid orgies and cruel rites proclaim the wor-
ship Of false gods, whose attributes and require
ments are so vile that we shudderto hear them
mentioned. It's cause for deep thankiulness
that Christian civilization guides our merry
making and gives tone to these seasons Of tes-
tiyi,y. The natal day Of the Babe Of Bethle-
hem was the occasion of choice and costly OIL
erines by the wise men of the East We OBJ
serve the custom in part. The bestowal OF
their treasures was diyinely prompted as pro-
vision for future emergency. With us caprice
perhaps. OF higher feeling Of kindness and al
lection leads to the heaping Of gifts on those
around MS. But how many remember the poor
and suffering In the distribution Of good things
on such as thus observe the heavenly Precept
rests the reward-they are twice blessed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
HIYCRESTER ITEMS.
From the Winehester -.

From the Winchester Times
Mrs. b. IS. Brown, aged 70 years, died ON
Wednesday at the residence Of her son-in-
law. Mr.. Jos. Ritter, near Welltown. The
deceased was the mother of Mr.. Albert
Brown of this city.
Mr.. james W. Jones died on Monday
night. He was in his 5Oth year His death
was caused by injuries received by falling
from the window Of his room over Or. Bells
Office ON Water street early last Wednesday
morning.
squire VIM. Dunlap, an aged andrespeet-
ed citizen Of Frederick county whose illness
we noted last week, died on Thursday and
was Inferred on Saturday. The deceased
had lived among his people for 81 years life
of probitv and usefulness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
Examine Our Stock

before purchasing Being the direct buyer for
two stores we have better advantage to Sc
cure extremely low prices and low freight rates
more so than ever before.
Dec. 6, 1SSS-lt. f. q. BUTLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

A writer tells how TO preserve fence posts.
We suppose they should be locust and Wild
honey.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Senator Quay visited President-elect Har-
rison one day last week. He didn't tarry
TO indianapolis to let his beard grow. If
he WASH, his friends were appreheusiye
that his presence before a Grand Jury
might De invited. We suppose it was only
thought that he might explain the game of
five in block We do not believe the
National game is likely to be superseded by
Dudley's invention tho the latter took
prominent part In November.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

The Methods, Church, South, iu DarSes-
Vile. has been handsomely improved, and
will be re-openei ou sunday, Dec. 3oth.
Prominent Dirincs viii be present on the
occasion. The Rev John p. Hyde will
preach the OBLIGATORY Sermon. at IL q. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

In selecting your Christmas Goods don't forget that you
get goods for less money the Red Front than any
other place in town. Very truly, j. J. BOYD
Dec
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

There viii be more people disappointed
than appointed by the new administration.
1t is always ,o-and always viii be, so long
as tbeTe are more people who think they
are entitled % place, than there are places
90 Dee filed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Goa. Grant was known As the silent
man." Some people used to insiuuate that
he didn't say much because he might say 1t
wrong. In this the great General was mis-
Judged. Now Senator Quay poses as the
"sileut man not because he is afraid he
might blunder in the saying Of it, but
afraid somebody might hear him. He
doesn't wan, to crimiuate himself. When
he met Gen. Harrison the other day the
Presideut-eIect remarked. Il believe l
never met YOU before Mr. Quay said
nothing, but squoze his haud-Palming off
.acituruity for profundity, SO to speak.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

John Wauamaker having recently made
some reputation as a corupionist finds 1t
about time to do something seemingly re-
lgious, and now proposes the organization
of a Presbyterian Club. He is for fighting
his way back to mis- big Sunday School and
to the affections of the twenty-five hundred
children who mus. have had their faith in
him somewhat shaken. We hope he will
no, slip a paragraph into the Shorter Cate
chism that may moderate the views of Sab
bath School workers on the sin Of bride
giving at general elections.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
READ THIS
1t is of Interest to You.

IN ORDER to reduce stock by January 1st,
Il for invoice, will offer FOR CASH my en-
tire stock of Dry Goods Notions; BOOTS SHOES
Hats. Caps Stable Dress Goods, Flannels, Can
ton Flannels. Cheviots Cassimeres, Blankets,
Comforts, Queensware. Woodenware, Glass
ware Groceries, Dried and Canned Fruits, Etc,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

Mr. Charles T. Mayer has been elected
President of The b. IS o. Railroad Mr.
Mayer is a gentleman of acknowledged bus
iness capacity, and viii doubtless prove a
wise and efficient head of the great corpora
tion-the cold Reliable Capt Spencer
retires after a year service in the Presiden-
cy during which De maintained uutarnish-
ell his brilliant reputation Us d raiifoader
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
Canned Corn and Tomatoes

10c. each A pure article of y. 0. Molasses
and Maple Syrup. Good Syrup SOC. 25 barrels
on hand special price on 5 or more gallons
Celery, Oysters, Dressed Turkeys and Chickens
for holiday trade, We are selling tobacco for
32c. worth Soc Lucy Hinton Tobacco SOC.
One pound Smoking Tobacco 25c. 100000 for
5 Cigars on hand worth sc. apiece, or box OF
80 for soc. We will take in exchange for goods
or on account Corn at the highest market price
l intend to cure $4,000 pounds Of pork, and
will take on account or in exchange for goods
or will pay cash for same on foot or dressed
commencing second week in January Will
receive small lots previous to that time on ac-
count or in exchange for goods. You will find
at f. G.. Butler & Co. IS at Summit Point the
same line of goods at same prices as quoted
above, and they will take Corn and Pork on
same terms as we do. We will empatcally
make it pay you to
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.

The staple brands of Calicoes, Windsor's Pa
cifics and Simpsons at 5, and 7c Ginghamss
90, and Sc. Renfrew Giughams lOc. Bleached
Cotton 6 to Sc. Fruit of the Loom, 1Oc. In
browns Amorv and Piedmonts, Sc. A beauti-
tiful line of Furniture Calico from 6 to Sc.
Cretons from 10 15c The
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

9irgiuia fire. gress.
W.W.B. GALLARER, Editor.
Oaarlesto g,,,Je6ersO' County, WestTa.
December p, 1855
A writer tells how to preserve fence posts
We suppose they should be locust and wild
honey.
The best kind of a Christmas slipper
slipper fve-dolar bill in your needy neigh
boris hand.
The degree most men are ambitious to
obtaiu-tbe degree Of President from the
Electoral College.
We now warn the kickers not TO ostracise
Camden.-UeN lrglgia Democrat,
You are two years behind time
Isn'tit time for Jim Mason TO bring some
grayer charge against Mr.. Kenua than that
he isn't as good a man as Mr. Camden!
Great rejoicing everywhere among civil
lied peoples over the well-grounded reports
that Stanley is alive and not a captive
Our party is in two much trouble to ostra-
else any one.-Wa' Virginia DWoco,
The Democrat seems to learn by expert
ence.
The ante-Christmas thoughts that torture
the mind Of Mr.. James G. Blaine are not
as to the probable contents Of his own stock
ings but concerning the future occupant Of
Mr. Bayards boots.
Gov Wilson denies the Republican ca
nard about his calling out the militia. IL
wasn't necessary to 30 so-in fact he ought
not 90 have diguifed it by a contradiction.
The thinking men of the Miners Progress
siveI Union who mean honest. should reda
papers like the Democrat and Philadelphia hs-
c9rd-Uot Irg.a Dao-t
Those who DO not "mean honest won't
need papers like the Dmorat
The Methods, Church. South, iu Darkes-
Vile. has been handsomely improved, and
will be re-orcued ou sunday, Dec. 3oth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-12-27

1 doz. 200 Swift & Courtney Matches 20c. Mix
ed Nuts l5c Almonds and English Walnut:
2Oc Paper Shell Almonds 25c. Special atten
ton is called to my stock of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
HOUSE.
Tie Emneror Frederick.

POTsDAM, June IA bulletin Issued al
ten o'clock this morning says the Emperor
is much worae. His strength has been fail.
ing since lest evening.
LONDON, June 14.-In consequence of the
improvement yesterday in the condition Of
the Emperor of Germany the Prince and
Princess ofWales to-day proceeded to theAs
cot Heath races in semi-state. The bulletin
issued this morning stating that the Emper.
or was in critical condition had not reach
ed them when they started.
PoTsDAM June IA, Noon.-The Crown
Prince and Crown Princess and PrinceH enry
have arrived at the castle. Empress Vic.
lora has watched by the bedside ofthe Elm
peror since four o'clock this morning. All
the members OF the Imperial family have
been summoned to his bedside.
PoTsDAM, June IA. 1885 p. MT is now
learned that the pulmonary affection which
the physicians feared on Tuesday last would
attack the Emperor supervsned last even.
ing.
LONDON, June IA, 2 p. ma dispatch
from Berlin says the condition of the Emper.
or is critical and the worst is feared.
BERLIN, June IA The Emperor's condi-
ton is critical. L. is thought the end is APP.
proaohing
LONDON, June II. 2:SO.-A dispatch just
received from Berlin says the Emperor's
lungs have become nHamed and the end is
approaching.
LONDON, June 14.-3 p. ma Dispatch
from Berlin says the Emperor has strong
fever and his breathing is labored. Sir Ell
ward Maet, the British Ambassador, and
D.. Friedburg Minister of Justice, have
reached the Fredrckson palace at Potsdam
and the other ministers and members of the
royal family not already there, are hasten
ing to the palace.
A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company, sent from Berlin at 152 says
lockjaw has set in Photographers have
made preparations to take picture of the
scene at the Emperor's deathbed.
PoTsDAM, June IA, 430 p. m.-The worst
symptoms have set in in the case OF the EN-.
peror. His strength is visbIy waning and
he shows less interest than heretofore in
what is going on about him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
Killed by Lightning

OMAHA, Neb., June IA heavy electric
storm prevailed throughout the State yes
terday. At Lindsay lightning struck James
Gillespie's house. II came down the Chin
neg and struck bed in which MIR. and Mrs.
Gillespie and two children were sleeping.
A babe 9 months old, sleeping in the mid
die, was killed, and the others escaped I'M
injured. At Newman's Grove, Charles Lee
was struck by lightning and killed. The
Union Pacific depot at Holmesville was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground.
CLARKFIsLD, Mimi, June 14.-During a
storm Tuesday lightning struck the house OF
B Gunderson. living four miles south OF
Clark field, killed two children and severely
shocked the remainder of the .amily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
Confession of a Murderer.

SACRAMENTO, Gala, June 14.-Henry
Myers, Implicated with John Ol1en and Will
liam Dagger 10 the murder of John Lowell,
a wealthy rancher of Folsom, CAL, has
made statement in which he said he be-
came acquainted with Lowell two months
before the murder. which was committed
Sunday March "a Lowell at the time
spoke about selling his operty as the
neighbors were unfriendly to him, and a.
Myers knew something about stock asked
the latter 10 sell his horses for him. Suisse
qusntly, on March %, Myers, with Olsen
aud Dagger, went to Loweli's ranch to oh
tain employment cutting wood. On arrv.
ing at the ranch O'sen suggested that as
they were all poor they should put Lowell
out of the way and divide the large amount
of money he had and what they could real
ize from the sale of stock, harness and We
hiciee. A plan was formed and after break
fast the four went out to look at the wood
they were to cut. Lowell was two feet ia
front OF Myers when the latter fred the
shot which killed him. The body was then
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
ALEX NDRIA.
THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE IA.

TIE REPUBLICAN board of aldermen OF
Boston have just refused to confirm the
democratic Mayors nomination OF coloreo
man for assessor Of that city, because he is
colored, and the democratic Mayor of New
Orleans has just put seventeen colored men
on the police force oftbat city, and the dem
ocrstic President has given colored man
tine most lucrative office 10 Washington.
Bat, for all this, the colored vote at the next
Presidential election will be practically
solid for the republican nominee. Congress
man Bowden of this State says, OF the
niaety thousand colored votes that will De
polled in Virginia, the republicans will re
ceive eighty five thousand, aud the colored
Commonwealth Attorney of Norfolk coun
ty agrees with him, and they know, on this
subject at least, whereof they speak. Well
so much the better for the democrats OF VIE
GINA, for as long as the colored voters re-
main sold, the white voters must do the
same. and the latter are more numerous
titan the former.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14

MR. ELKINs, one of the leading republi
can managers in the country, says: There
is whole empire ofques:ions 10 our domes-
tic concerns that statute law cannot reach
and where natural laws are supreme and
govern" Every body familiar with Mr.
Elkins knows that he is smart man. His
remark quoted above shows that he is wise
one. Blood is thicker than water. What
God has put asunder, man cannot join to-
gether; and all attempts to do so must nee
essarily fail. The republican civil rights
bill is as gres. humbug as The democratic
civil service bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The negroes of the Chickasaw nation are
preparing for an exodus to Oklahoma.
Among the passengers at New York or
the Wisconsin from Liverpool, yesterday
were $50 Mormon immigrants.
1t is announced that after settling all out
standing debts the estate of the late Roscoe
Conkling will amount to between $50, 00C
and 100000.
The last quarters receipts by the Post
Office Department we're the largest in tie
history of the government, and tine de6cien-
cy the smallest since the reduction OF the
rate of postage, in 1888.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is
engaged in investigating charges by the Pro-
duce Exchange, of New York. that the rail-
road is discriminating against local shippers,
by allowing Western shippers special rates
on grain sent abroad.
Captain James Pickney Thomas, of Au-
gusta. Ca, died Monday last. He entered
the Confederate army ss private 10 the
Richmond Hussars. and afterwards served
on the staff of Gen. P. NJ. B. Young, and in
8 cavalry engagement at Little Washing
ton, Rappahsnnock county, Va, received a
wound which eventually caused his deaf /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The residence of Samuel l.. Mcdaniel
New Market, Shenandoah county, wa.
burned yesterday.
The annual convention Of the Yardmas
ters' Benevolent Aid Association met il
Richmond yesterday.
Mrs Willie Kabl. wife of Capt. VIM. II
Kable, of the Stanton Male Academy, died
suddenly Sunday last.
The new furnace of the Virginia Nail and
Iron Works, near Lynchburg, was lgh ed
for the fret time Tuesday.
John B. Graham, well-known citizen
and gallant soldier of the Army of Northern
Virginia, died in Norfolk yesterday.
The discovery is reported of a magnificent
vein of ircn in Bland county, on Blackburn
mountain. The vein is ten fact thick and
very pure.
Sunday morning last fine barn on the
farm of MIR. Cbas. Fry, a short distance west
of Lovettesville, Loudoun county, was entire
" consumed by FIRE.
Cap John l.. Eubauk, the wel!-known
proprietor of the Warm SPRING., Bath coun.
ty, was paralyzsd few days ago, and at
last accounts was critically ill.
Tie residence of August Bass, in Norfolk
county, was destroyed by fire yesterday.
The inmates barely escaped with their lives,
losing all their furniture, clothing, 60.
Mrs. Duanna Chamblin, widow of the late
Mason Chamblin, of Loudoun county, died
at her home in Hamilton, Loudoun county,
on Monday morning last at the advanced
age of SSyears.
A very severe hail storm passed over
Bedford county Sunday evening, doing
great damage to the crops over a large
range of country. TIE weather there has
been very cool since.
Yesterday morning the body of an un-
known man w.s found on the county road
between Bowers Hill and Getty's Station,
Norfolk county, with his head crushed and
body bruised and beaten. There Is suspi.
con OF murder.
A serious cutting ARRAY occurred ia Nor
folk last night between two we'll known
white meD, Andrew Smith and Archie Dar-
den. In which the latter was stabbed three
times by Smith In the left breast aud very
wounded. Smith was arrested and
to Jail.
VIM. Haywood, O young negro man of
fredericksburg, was found dead lying by the
side of the railroad track yesterday morn.
ing about two miles north Of Culoeper. His
head was fearfaIly mangled, and death must
have been instantaneous. He was struck. it
Is thought, by the midnight express south
Lound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-14
A Heroic Deed.

CHARLEsToN, S. c.; June 14.-Fire at Uo
ion, in this State, yesterday destroyed $40.
900 worth of property. During the FIRE Sam
uel 8. Stokes, lawyer Of this bar, in heroic
efforts to save property, fingered 10 Farr 8
Tnompson's store until the roof fell In
knocking him senseless. A oolored man
observed the accident and rushed In amid
the smoke and flames and dragged him ou
apparently lifeless corpse. This heroic
deed called forth applause from men and
screams from ladies'. The colored mans name
has not been found out.