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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

Col r. p. Chew has eve which last
week gave birth to four lambs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

Hon. Holly G.. Armstrong, Clerk Of the
Senate, again places us under obligations
for public documents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

We are indebted to the Adjutsnt General
of The state. Hon. Is. II. OEley, for pam
pblet copy Of the report Of bis office for
5000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

Oscar Dawson, sou OF County Clerk I. II.
b. Dawson. Of Berkeley Springs, fell In
Warm Spring run recently, and was drown
cd. He was subject TO fts, and was about
sixteen years old.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

Biz values in corsets-white, colored and
black towels, napkins, handkerchieis, white
spreads, dress trimmings, kid gloves, etc.
Splendid good, made cheap TO you for cash.
Burns & SHUCEET.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

One hundred and nineteen persons regis
tered al the Watson House last week
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

4, viii be seen By advertisement that
George Travis has taken charge Of the new
Shaving. Hair Dressing and Bath Rooms
Of the Watson House This department Is
ness and convenient and inviting In all its
anc Iu.meuts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

INSECTS AND yERMIN.-Persian Insect
Powder. Whale Oil and Carbolic Soap, Ok.
Silver MercuriaI Ointment, aud Bed Bug Poi
son. AlSQulIH q CO.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18
To the Public.


New Raisins, Citron. Currauts, Oranges,
Lemons. Coeoanuts, Prunes, Figs Dates. Apri-
cots and New Crop of New Orleans Molasses,
G. A. and Fine Salt, saltpetre and Pepper, just
received at
Dec. 5, 1890. C.. d. Eb1 :.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

New E,BRoIDERIEs- We throw out
strong attractions in cambria, swiss and
nainsook edgings No such stock can be
seen elsewhere. We will save You money
on every ward. BURNS & SHUGERT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

See Updegrafis' new advertisement.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18
CHARLESTOWI!
A handsome achievement Of
the c. M. NJ. |. Company
the past week is the contract
for a Glove Factory

The Outlook for Charlestown's
future prosperity is partly
based on its excellent sites
for residence or business
buildings.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

With the compliments Of Taylor Bros.
Is Co.,. Of Winston y. c., We have the
pre,,.e-, calendar that We have seen this
year, It tells as % Chew the Alabama
Tobacco" We will-when we use the weed
40.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

If Charlestown can't blow its
own horn it will not be be-
cause it has not a first-rate
Brass Foundry about to go
into operation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

With the compliments of our distinguish
ed young friend and legislator. Hon. B. ID.
-'h4eo. 500 are indebted fora cOpyo House
Bin 40 Ia bin amending and re-euact-
ing Chan. 3 of the Code concerning elections.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

The Charlestown Enterprise is
bound to travel right along
briskly as soon as the genial
sunshine dries terra frma-
for we are to have a Harness
Factory that will enable
many to get into the traces.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

We have from Gov A. B. Fleming
pamphlet copy Of his admirable message TO
'he legislature also copy Of his article
$50 timely and so widely pubished-on
N-, Vir.inia's Resources and Develop
n-a;. a reprint. by order Of the Legisla-
u-e from the Manufacturers Record
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

Us 3, said vast quantities Of tin ore has
Been found in the Blue Ridge 10 Clarke
county and ou the other side in Fauquier
county. and a million dollar company has
been organized 20 develop it and to erect
smelling works. 6c. We have no doubt,
being ,he case. tina, the anne may be
i along The same ridge 10 this county
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

Is invite attention % the card ot Mr.
N.1rth. auctioneer He demonstrated At
a,a.eoD saturday his familiarity with the
cuisines, and Do, clever capabilities for pre-
ea,ng goods 90 the best advantage aud
securing fair prices and prompt responses
.aveaing the while bis sales with genuine
Irish ni, that insures him an audience as
.oa- -- be is on the r0,trum.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

Mrs Helen stockton BoirIer, wife ct Hon.
Alexander r Boteier. died sunday al her
hepheri,town, aitera lingering
Illness aged about seventy five wears. She
"a- % daughter of the late Commodore
stockton. of Princeton. y. J. She leaves
0lr children A R. Boteler. Jr.. Of the Nor
i'.s and Western Railroad Norfolk, Va
A--. Peulietoa. of Shepherd,town; Mrs.
D'dler, of Baltimore, aud Mrs Lotiie john
l- Of Washington city.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

Mr. Nimrod Russell died at his home ia
this place on Wednesday night last Mr..
I. has been in ill-health for many months
and at last succumbed to the fell destroyer,
Consumption. He WAS a deacon in the
Presbyterian Church, most faithful and de-
voted Ia his c, ri,tian duties, and as a hus-
band and ,ou dutiiul, confdiug and aHec
tomato Fox several Years past he has been
the manager of the Milling Store, and Sc
cur "a by his attention and 6deli Y TO the in
tere-t, Of the company the confidence and
esteem of it, members. BY the community
generally he was highly regarded, and the
large coucourse in attendance upon the fu-
neral services in some measure bespoke the
commuuity's good opinion OF him. The
tribute of his pastor was gem in It's way.
The funeral ceremonies took place on Friday
afternoon and the iuterment was in Edge
Hill Cemetery.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18
Too Modest 70 See its Merits ,cith the
Naked Eye.

The editor of the 1droc1ie at ended the
illustrated lecture on Africa last week, ex-
pectiug, it would seem, TO see stereOpticOn
views Of the citizens of that benighted re-
gion attired in the dress suits Of American
civilization The decolle,te style of dress
affected by South African society shocked
his delicate seusibilties, and he didu't en-
10Y the lecture Indeed, we suppose that
when he found what am immoral perform
ance it was heimmediately closed his-ears.
Our preconceivcd ideas of social conditions
in darkest Africa were altogether differ
ent from Brother Morrow's, and the display
Of tropical nudity didn't so startle or offend
us that we couldn't 6ud entertainment and
instruction both in the talk aud the illus
tratious. We advise our friend OF the Ad
roeqie never TO venture into any OF the art
galleries Of our cites-indications Of culture
and refinement as they are memorials of
genius
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

After the close of prosperous business
season we are left with a very large stock
which must be reduced to make room for
spring purchases. We anticipate very
large business the coming season and we
need all the room we can make, and in or
der to accomplish this we have made
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

Miss EDNA Moore, daughter of Mr.. Albert
- Moore. whilst driving home from town
a- Tuesday. bad her horse frightened by
har,rmen riding zap behind her at a
M -rcd The Young lady held on
-he lines. but Goa reaching che
i-H ,He road near Nt Hope she wac
.aaa oa, and painfully hurt and the ve-
pre.ty ve.I toru up.-NDirL
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18
SWEEPING REDUCTIONS
THRo'oUT THE HOUSE.

Mems and Boys Overcoats, Suits, Pants,
and, in fact, every article in the house has
been marked down to the
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-02-18

F.rtbr,y days ae vii. make big cuts in
,a- prices Of the following goods Boys
boots and shoes, ladies shoes, gents furnish
ing goods. csshmeres. calicoes and corsets,
blankets. comforts. dinner and tea sets,
lamps. &c. CAMERON & CHEW.
The s,ore-room on the corner Of main and
Charles or.l De- occupied on the l,tof April
5y Mr. Harry Wilmington, 40 present a
popu' ryo1nz salesman with Mr.. j. r. Rod
rick Heplrpo>es Offering general stock
Of groceries. notions, &c, &c and viii,
doubtless us he deserves. d. we'll
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-10-31

On examination the surgeon
found that Dickinson's bullet had
broken a couple of ribs and grazsd
the breastbone. The bullet had
gone to the very spot at which
Dickinson had aimed. but at that
moment puff wind blew Jackson's
loose frock.coat little to one side
and saved him from probable
instant death.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-10-31
FORCED TO EAT REFUSE.

FORCED TO EAT REFUSE.
Bread made of finely cut straw
and bran mixed with a very small
quantity Of rye is considered a god
send. In many districts the starv'
ing peasants are not able to pro-
cure even these miserable substl-
tutes for nourishing food and are
reduced to the mcst dire straits to
procure anything that will prolong
life. In these districts the starving
population are keeping themselves
alive by making what they call
hungerbrsad. It is stated as fact
that the ingredients entering into
the composition Of this bread are
dried dung, the powdered bark Of
trees and ground peas and goose
foot, a plant more commonly called
pigweed. This mess is greedily
eaten by the furnishing people.
The peasant boards have sent
petitions to the ministry praying
that the taxes and arrears of taxes
be wiped out. The petitioners de-
clare that tho government will be
obliged to maintain the impover.
ished people for fourteen months
and that it will be utterly impossi-
BILE for them to pay the taxes.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-10-31

twenty-five thousand photo
graphic plates, each cover two
degrees of the sky, are being pre-
pared for use in different parts of
world, that the heavens may be
accurately mapped. It is a far
easier thing to obtain on accurate
map of tho heavens than of the
earth, and in the course of six
years the complete map of the
heavens will be in hand. The pho.
tographic plate will catch and fix
all stars up to the fourteenth mag.
nitude. The image of a star of the
first magnitude is fixed upon the
plate in five one-thousandth part of
q second, but q star of the four.
teenth magnitude requires thirteen
minutes of time to fix itself. When
the map is completed it will pre-
sent q record of about forty millions
of stars.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-10-31
jvsT %.

Life Is but misty vapor.
Yet We flnd, In passing through 1t.
Any man can run . paper,
save the man who's hired to do Il.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-10-31
OLD HICKORYS DUEL.
IN Event In the Life Of President In
drew Jackson.
BROUGHT DOWN His MAN.
But Not Before His Opponent Plugged
His Coat Button. 4 Gust Of Wind
Saved His Life.

The story of Andrew Jackson's
duel with Dickinson 10 thus wildly
told:
Both parties arrived punctually
on the ground, which was in the
midst of a forest. The twenty-four
feet were measured off and the
principals took their places. Dick
inson was one of the handsomest
young men of his day. His friends
said he never looked more hand.
some or more noble than when be
stood there, under the great forest
trees, awaiting tho word to fire.
According to the testimony Of all
parties, and especially that of Gen.
Overton, jackson looked like a
demi-god. His tall form was erect,
his countenance calm, stern, reso-
Lutte. The majesty of his presence
was overwhelming; as the appear
ance of a man whose heart was
fearlessly Drawing the conscious
ness that in all probability his last
few moments of life had come, we'll
might be.
Gen. Jackson wore a loose frock
coat buttoned over his chest. It is
reported that Dickinson told his
second on which button of that
coat his bullet would strike. It
was q button, as he supposed,
directly over Jackson's heart. In
a few moments all the forms of the
duello had been complied with.
The combatants had saluted each
other with the courtesy of the
drawing-room; both had said they
were ready, and instantly Gen.
Overton, who had won the right to
to give the word, gave it in a loud
and shouting tone. True to expec-
tation, Dickinson fred instantly
and hit the very button of Jackson's
that he had indicated. Overton
saw the puff Of dust which followed
the stroke of the bullet, supposed
that Gen. Jackson was fatally hit
and looked to see him fall. But
he did not fall. A grimmer express
sion overspread his countenancs,
but he stood erect. He raised his
his pistol and took deliberate aim
At his adversary. Dickinson was
thunderstruck and exclaimed:
"Great God! have missed him?"
falling back from his position as he
spoke. "Back to your placed"
yelled Overton, placing his hand
on his pistol. Dickinson stepped
back to his place and stood erect,
with his side toward Jackson and
booking away from him. Jackson
took aim and pulled the trigger
with deliberation. No explosion
followed. The trigger had stopped
at half-cock. Re.cocking his pistol,
Jackson again took aim and fred.
A CHASTITY pallor overspread Dick.
inson's face; he tottered; he stag.
gered; he was about to fall, when
his friends caught him in their
arms and laid him on tho ground.
He was shot through the lower
part of his body. He was removed
to his quarters at the tavern. His
wound was mortal. He died at 9 |
o'clock on the evening of that day. |
Gen. Jackson, his surgeon and
Gen. Overton At once left tho
ground. When they had gone
some way towards the place where
they had tied their horses the sur
xeon, happening to look down, saw
that blood was running into Jack
sons shoes. and exclaimed:
General Jackson, are you hit?"
"Oh, l believe that he has pinked
ma q l;tt1o Int aav nofhin0 aho.,<
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-10-31
THE SIGN OF DISTRESS.

Recited by Miss Maggie McCallie at ODD
Fellows Banquet, Moscow.
Twas Wild. dreary night, in cherries Decem-
Der;
Twas night only lit by the meteor CLEAN;
Twas night, Of that night distinctly remem-
Der;
That my soul journeyed forth on the wings Of a
dream;
That dream found me happy, by tried friends
surrounded,
Enjoying with rapture the comforts Of wealth
My cup overlooking with blessings unbounded,
My heart fully charged from the fountains Of
health.
That dream left me wretched, by friendship for
saken,
Detected, despairing, and wrapt in dismay,
BY poverty, sickness and ruin O. ertaken,
To every temptation and passion prey.
Devoid of an end or an aim, l then wandered
Ger highway and byway and lone wilderness;
On the past and the present and future pom
dered
But pride babe me tender no sign Of distress
In frenzy, the wine-cup instantly qnaffed at,
And habit and time made me quafft0 excess;
But heated by wine, like mailman, laughed at
The thought Of ever giving the sign Of distress
But wine sank GLOVER by lying pretenses,
It tattered my raiment and furr0wed my face
It palsied my sinews and pilfered my senses,
And forced me to prefer sign Of distress
reeled to q chapel, where the churchman were
kneeling,
And asking their Saviour poor sinners to bless;
My claim presented-the door Of that chapel
Was slammed in my face at the sign of distress.
StrOlled to the priest, to the servant Of Heaven
And sued for relief with wild eagerness;
He prayed that my sins might at last be forgiven,
And thought he had answered my sign Of dis
tress.
staggered at last to the home Of my mother,
Believing my prayers there would meet with
success.
But father and mother and sister and brother
Disowned me, and tainted my sign Of distress
I lay down to die; stranger drew nigh me.
A bright scarlet collar adjoining his dress
My eye caught the emblem, and ere he passed
byme
Igave, as before, the sign Of distress,
With Godlike emotion that messenger hastens
To grasp me, and whispers, my brother 1
bless
The hour Of my life when learned Of the Odd
Fellow
To give and to answsr your sign Of distress"
Let ngn Of distress by brother be given,
And though priceless to me is eternity's bliss,
May my name never enter the records Of Heaven
Should fall to acknowledge the sign Of distress
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-10-31
THE kMouT BUT NO BREAD.

instant death.
the kMouT BUT NO BREAD.
Tyiss 70 Extert Tsxss from ths Starring Poor
u Nsssis.
LONDON, Oct, ga circular has
been issued by the Russian minis
listers of the interior which enumer-
ates thirteen governments in which
the people are completely famine
stricken and eight in which a par
tial famine prevails. The great
fair which is annually held at
Mini Novgorod, and which is At
tended by merchants and dealers
from all parts of Russia, was a
failure this year. This was due to
the enormous number of bankrupts
and their consequent withdrawal
from trade.
In many villages the peasants
have nailed up their huts and have
left their communes to scour the
country in search Of work. Hun
dreds of them failed in their search
and are begging along the roadsides.
In numerous cases the seed corn
which was furnished the peasants
by the governments has been eaten
instead of being planted, and the
land is lying fallow.
EMPLOY THE KNouT.
Notwithstanding the terrible con-
dition of the peasantry the taxes
continue to be extorted from the
starving people. Everything is
taken from them to satisfy the
demands of the tax-gatherers.
Where the peasants display any
unwillingness to pay over their
taxes the collectors resort to ply
steal means to extort the money
from them. The knout is extern
sively employed by the officials of
the tax'collecting department of
Russia.
Dispatches from St. Petersburg
describing the situation detail har.
rowing incidents of the famine.
Not for centuries has such wide
spread distress been recorded. 1t
is nothing less than a national
calamity. The Telegraph's cores
pendent says that the trouble is
chiefly due to the government,
which at the beginning of the year
was we'll aware that a famine was
imminent. The authorities de-
layed taking any action to relieve
the distress until it was too late.
What benefit would have been de-
rived from the prohibition of the
expectation of rye was nullified by
the action of the government in
extending tho time for the decree
TO 60 into effect.
FIRE JOINS THE FAMINE.
In addition to the scarcity of
which has caused untold suffering, |
The distress has been intensified by |
the enormous number of unusually |
disastrous fires that have occurred
throughout the famins.stricken dis
trict. In many of the districts
entire villages have been destroyed.
Added to these cruel strokes of for |
tune came the cattle plague, which
caused incredible havoc. Thous-
ands Of head of cattle took the dis.
'ass and persisted, and thus many
families lost their only means of |
subsistence.
What little food it is possible for |
The peasants to obtain is of the !
'ilest description, but so sharp are
The pangs Of hunger that they |
gladly eat food that other times
they would not touch. In many
The morning call., 1891-10-06
BANKING DISASTERS.
Another Suspension Caused by Withdrawal
Of Deposits Excitement in Kingston.

PHLLIPsBURG pa, Oct. 5.-The Phil
lipsburg Bank closed its doors to-day. an
nOuncing that on account of continued de-
mand from depositoTs il was deemed best
to suspend payment and 60 into liquidation.
The cashier stated that he believed all de-
posits will be paid in full. Phllipsburg is
only a short distance from Clearfield and
HoutZdale. Ever since the Clearfeld Bank
closed and the HoutZdaie Bank failed the
Philipsburg institution has experienced an
unprecedented run. Miners and their
friends first took tie alarm from reports
from HoutZdale and began an open on
slaught on the local bank, gathering there
in line and steadily drawing deposits of from
$500 TO $1,000 without a word of comment
from either side. The bank stood the pres
sure easily, and paid out thousands OF dol
lars within the last three banking days.
Then heavy depOsltOrs took fright, and the
result was the announcement to-day, The
President of the bank is Jonathan BERN
ton, father-in-law of President Dill OF the
Houtzdale and Clearfi5ld banks.
EXCITED DEPosIToRs.
KINGSTON On. ", Oct. 5.-As expected
the city is rapidly filing uD with people
from all over the county, who are depositors
in the three city savings banks. Business
is at staDdstill and crowds stand all over
the streets discussing the wreckng of the
Ulster County Savings Institution. The
Kingston Savings Bank and the Rondout
Savings Bank each has posted notices.
notifying depositors that the 60-day notice
required by law must be given. Large
crowds of depositors. with bank books in
hand, stand in front Of thee institutions.
BY noon the block wherein the banks,
Courthouse and jail are situated was filled
with depost0rs.
There is report that large number Of
men are coming from Creek Locks, and for
this reason the Fourteenth, separate COM
pany. has been ordered to be held in readi-
ness for service.
O5trander and TrampbOur were arraigned
this morning. They waived an examination
and were bound over to await the action of
the Grand Jury next week.
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
TROY On. ", Oct 5.-Nicholas E. Brod-
head of Kingston was to-day appointed tenn
porary receiver of the Ulster County Saw
ings Institution at Kingston. The receivers
bonds are $4,000. An injunction restrain
ing the creditors and depositors from bring
ing attachments against The banks assets
was also granted by the court.
The morning call., 1891-10-06
PANIC AT A FUNERAL
MournerS TTampled Upon by
Runaway Teams.
One Man Instantly Killed and -Four Per-
sons Fatally Injured.
Carriages Broken Into Splint0rS, The 0CCu-
pants Run Over and Large Number
Of Them Badly Bruised.


DEs MONIES Qowa), Oct. 5-A series Of
frightful accidents occurred in a funeral
proc ession at Altoona to-day, in which one
man was killed outright, four persons IA
tally injured and score of others bruised.
A procession of forty carriages was follow
ing the remains OF Nichols Hemstreet from
a church to the cemetery, located some dis
tance from the town.
While the procession was winding down
hill team in the rear of the others was
frightened at a steam thrasher, and started
10 run. The road was narrow, and the team
ran into and upset dcZen carriages, break
ing six of them into splinters and scattering
the occupants. Other teams started to run
away, and panic ensued. Many women
jumped out of the carriages only to be
trampled on by the runaway teams.
After quiet was restored it was found
that Edwin Drestell of Altoona was killed
and Joseph Perdue Grinnell, Mrs. j. O..
Mason (aged 20 years., F. S. Sayre and Mrs.
R c. Lane of Newton were fatally injured.
Among the badly injured were Mrs. James
Parker and Mrs. Isaac Parker beth of AL
toona. Twenty others were more or less
burt