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The morning call., 1893-10-12


foreign countries" [Applause.]
I'VE are not too old to be honest" Baker
retorted.
Proceeding, Geary insisted that photo.
graphs afforded the only sure means of
Identification. "Why don't you allow us.
who understand the tricks of the Chinese
better than you do" he asked, ITO Judge
what exclusion laws will be effective? We
know best what provisions are required
/ don't insist on photographs. but do say
that an ordinary description of Chinese,
giving height, weight. color of the eyes and
hair. is worthless. because one Chinaman's
description will fit another, they look SO
alike. [Laughter.]
"Now what terrible humiliation it i:
for an American to have to carry photo.
graph in his pocket In order to get through
the Worlds Fair gates! Is it any worse
humiliation for Chinese to have to be
identified by means Of photograph"
Don't all Chinese photographs looh
alike?" asked Oates. "WOuld they iden.
tify them any more than by written de.
scriptions?"
Geary explained that written descrip
ton would only read something like this
Olive skin. black pigtail, shaved head
almond eyes, wears blue clothes when he
don't wear black ones llaughterl while
Chinese photographs could in some de.
gree. at least. be distinguished. ono from
another.
ut is claimed that it is an outrage thai
Chinese should be made to register" Geary
went on. sWas it an imposition upon
American citizens who went upon the
Cherokee strip that they were required te
registerp Why, nave to Register myself
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26
Highest Of all in Leavenng PowerLatest u 5 Gov e0r
@a!:'!:!! B Bs%5s3:
ABSOLUTELY PURE
TareIre Days at Atlantic Oity.

The third of the series of popular excur-
sion5 to Atlantic City, via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad will run on August 3d.
Ample provision will be made for the ac-
commodation of those availlng themselves
of the low rates and superior train service
to enjoy a respite by the seaside. The
scenery en- route is unsurpassed by that Of
any other route in America.
Tickets will be valid for return journey
for twelve days from day of sale, and will
be good on all regular trains. On return
journey they will be good to stop off at
Washington, thus affording an opportunity
to visit the numerous public buildings,
which are open to visitors free of charge,
and to take trip down the Potomac to Mt.
Vernon, the tomb of Washington, as well
as to visit other places of interest in and
near Washington.
For rates and time OF trains consult ap.
pended table:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Excursions 10 Chicago at Half Fare,

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will
run Special Excursions to Chicago on Au-
gust lst, Sth and 18th. for which excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for the round
trip. Tickets viii be valid for the outward
journey on Train No. 41S on the Valley
Division, time of which is given below, and
on special train with which Train 4lS will
connect at Harper's Ferry, and will be valid
for return journey in day coaches on all
regular trains leaving Chicago within ten
days No stop-over win be allowed in
either direction Meals can be procured en-
route at dining stations on the line.
For rates and time Of trains, consult the
amended table:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26
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Church Notes

Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins will preach at
Kabletowu on Sunday, July SOth, at $3.50
p. m.
Rev. H. P. Hamill will hold sacrament
al meeting at Bethany next Saturday and
Sunday.
Rev. Stockton W. Cole, of Culpeper, Va,
will preach in the Charles Town Baptist
Church on. the first Sunday in August,
morning and night.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26
Personal.

Mrs. Schloss has gone to Atlantic City.
Mrs. Col. G. A. Porterfeld went to Mar
sinsburg on Monday
Mrs. Maj. H. NJ. Bell, of stauntoD, left
for her home Saturday.
Mrs. DR.. Brown, of Albemarle, is visiting
Col. J. ]. Grsnthsm's family.
A. w. Hawks, Jr., of Baltimore, is visit
lug Master Wallace Gallaher.
Mrs. NJ. c. Havenner and daughter left
on Monday for Frostburg, Md.
Misses Laura and Mary Kennedy have
returned from the Worlds Fair.
Miss sallie Beller is visiting the family of
Mr.. Trussell, near Kearneysville.
Miss Mamie ReiniDger will leave to-mor-
row for visit to Bayside, Long Island.
Mr.. P. Diukle, of Grafton, has been Wis
iting the family of his brother, Mr.. Lewis
Dinkle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. o. Talbot and daughter,
Miss Rosa, left on Thursday for Atlantic
City and Bedford.
Misses Tillie and Lucy Russell, of Win
chester, are with the family of the editor of
THE FREE PRESS to-day.
Mrs. Farra Tanquary, has gone on visit
to the sisters of Mr.. f. at Basic City, Mt.
Jackson and Capon Roads.
Mrs. Griffith, two daughters and son, of
Baltimore, are at the Misses Abell's; also
Miss Lucy Wager, of Washington, D. c.
Mrs. VIM. Corrie Lipscomb, and her
granddaughter, Maybelle Lipscomb, of
Washington City, came to Hotel POwhatan
on Thursday last.
Mr.. Apperson, the representative of the
Chicago Herald at Washington, was the
guest of Hon. Geo. r. Vending Sunday
aud part of Monday.
Miss Boydie, daughter of Senator Faux
ner, who has been the guest of Miss Lou
Baylor for week or more, returned to her
Martinsburg home on Tuesday.
Mr.. II. d. Beall, of the Baltimore San
staff, is spending brief vacation with his
sister, Mrs c. Frank Gallaher. He called |
to see US this morning. He has warm (
side for the old paper on which he cut his J
journalistic gums.
Miss Smith and brother, who have been
visiting Col. Gibson's family, returned home
Friday, and the Misses Gibson and Miss
Antoinette Manning accompanied Miss
Smith to her summer cottage at Lake Ariel,
Pa, where they will remain during the
season.
Mrs. Ella b. Washington is at Wording
ton" after attending the Mt. Vernon Coun-
Gil meeting-where she met the Spanish
Priucess-and visit to friends in Rich
mond. She expects to rejoin her son, Col.
w. deb Washington, in New York next
will 60 to the Worlds Fair.
The Wardensville correspondent of the
Moorefeld Examiner says, in the issue of
last week "Mr Henry S. Baker and his
bride spent several days visiting his father
and sister in Wardensville during the last
week. The young people of our town gave
them a musical entertainment on Thursday
night. They left for their home on Friday
morning"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26
&. w. THOMAS,
Charles Town, W. Va.

O1u Little Men and Women for August IS
an unusually bright number. The writers
of the winning serial stories have, if any
thing, made themselves more entertaining
than ever. "The Duck Flowers" with its
apt illustrations makes dainty botany les
son. and "Flossie," who belonged TO the
author of "My Dogs and Their Ways" will
amuse and interest all lovers of dumb ami
mails. Price, Sl.OO year; 10 cents num-
Der. d. Lothrop Company, Publishers,
Boston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26
A NARROW ESCAPE!
How it Happened.

The following remarkable event in lady's
life Will Interest the reader: For long time
had terrible pain a my heart, which hut
tered almost necessarily. i had no appetite
and could not sleep 1 would be compelled
TO sit up in bed and belcb gas from my ston-
ach until thought every minute would te
my last. There vas feeling OF oppression
about my heart, and was afraid 10 draw
full breath. i couldn't sweep room with
out sitting down and resting; but thank
God, by the help OF New Heart Cure all that
Is past and feel like another woman. Be
fore using the New Heart Cure | had taken
different so-called remedies ana been treated
by doctors without any beneht until was
both discouraged and disguised. My husband
bought me bottle of DR.. Miles New Heart
Cure, aud am happy 10 say l never regretted
il, as l now have q splendid appetite and
sleep we'll. weighed rs pounds when ] be-
gan taking the remedy, ana now weigh l51's :.
Its effect In my case has been truly marvel
Gus. IL far surpasses any. other medicine
have ever taken or any beneht ever Ne
eeiyed from physicians. L ~ marry stafi'
Pottsville, Pa, October II. lcyz.
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure Is SOLD on posi-
tive guarantee by all druggists or by the DR.
Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind On rece ut -
price, 81 per bottle, six bottles .. express pie
paid. This great discovery % a eminent
specialist n heart disease. ccntains neither
oPistes nor DANGEROUS drugs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26
DONyPT4KE POISON ,

Cheap WHISTLES are mild form of poison.
Consumers are warned against their use.
1. W. Harper's Nelson County Whfskey
is a standard, high grade Kentucky Wiskey
which reaches me direct from Kentucky,
and whose purity l can couscientiously
guarantee to those seeking a stimulant for
medicinal or social use.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Having worked 80 years on the South
Branch Romuey Iteligeaeer, John }.
Combs has decided that it is time for him
to retire from the case. While be is in his
slst wear he is still robust for that age and
can set type without the use of glasses
He is without DOUBT the Oldest active print
er in the State, and never saw but one rail-
road in bis life.-BrkeLeg SPRINGS Necs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Special train from Harper's Ferry and
points east viii arrive at Chicago afternoon
of next day.
For more detailed information apply to
c. F. Delr,w, Travelling Passenger Agent,
W.4chester, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

A tract Of land, l20 acres, near Summit
Point, advertised By Messrs. CleOn Moore
aud Joseph Trapnell, special commissioners,
was purchased by Mr. Lloyd L. Watson at
$40 per acre.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Teachers Institute viii be held at Shop
berdstown from August nth to 18th inclu-
siye. All applicants for teachers places
must attend the Institute If .hey expect
their applications to be entertained.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Mr.. Andrew Aldridge and family on Tues
day afternoon had occasion to fight FIRE
that threatened a field Of wheat near his
house-sparks from locomotive caused
the fire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Barbara Dering," Amelie Riyes' latest
production, is said to be quite an improve
ment on "The Quick or The Dead, OF which
il is the sequel. AZ Boards.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

An improved farm Of $50 or 200 acres
near Charles Town or Summit Point want
Ell. See advertisement of Mr.. Woodward
in this issue Of FREE Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26
Ice and Wood.

The undersigned will shortly begin the daily
delivery Of an excellent quality Of Ice. He
will be pleased TO serve all former customers
and many new ones at reasonable rates.
Has also large lot of cord wood-seasoned
and green-oak and hickory. and will deliver
the same promptly on notice.
Also a lot of Seed Potatoes OF fine quality
Orders NAV be left with Mr. John Oden
near the Charles Town Mill.
MARSHALL BURNS.
P. 0. Address Charles Town.
April u, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Palmbaums is headquarters for table lin
ems, towels, bed spreads, lace curtains, etc.
Prices lower than ever For dress goods,
ETC., see NJ. Palmbaum x Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

A spark from a locomotive an Tuesday
afternoon fired an old barn on the Flowing
Springs farm Of Mr.. John Burns, and lot
Of wheat in the shock was also burned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Whitehurst & Smith have sold one-half
interest in their TroUtyille iron mine to a
Northern syndicate for $4,000 II Is un-
derstood that a company will be at once or
gained for mining and they will put in the
very best Of machinery and the capacity
will be 200 tons per day. Other deals are
on hand that will bring capital into this
section .-R0aa0ke World.
The Mr. Smith above named is Mr.. j..
Shirley Smith, formerly OF this town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

NJ. Palmbaum & Bro. have received fine
assortment Of latest style dress goods, trim
mings, etc. Their prices are always o. k.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

The Charles Town papers are mistaken in
saying that the Shepherdstown office OF
Trapnell & Trapnell is branch office. We
want them TO understand that Shepherds
town is the main office and Charles Town
IS the branch The junior partner says so.
Shop Register.
You're wrong, brother. ShepherdstoWn
is the branch, for didn't the junior partner
switch of from the paternsl rooftree?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Katie, young daughter of Capt. J. Ed.
WYATT, fell from tree at DR.. f. L. Wsger's
las. week and broke her arm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

The 18th annual picnic Of the B. & o. y.
NC. A. will be held at Island Park to-
morroW-Thursday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Here Is little paragraph of three lines
that was caught floating among the driftwood
Of the exchanges, and now it is impossible
to tell its origin. 1t is good enough to give
without inquiring into its pedigree closely ::
"John Sherman is still roaming about try
ing to deposit bis financial offspring on some
Democratic doofstef'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Two hundred and fifty head of stock ewes
from southwest Virginia in few days See
me before you buy. c. +. WALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

The breezes blow through the B. x o.
tunnel at Harper's Ferry The workmen
from the east and west ends looked into each
others faces about midway Of the mountain
on Friday last The tunuel IS little over
500 feet long
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

If some Of our bankers with whom we
have been making deposits ,of newspapers
for some time don't some time don't soon
pay something. we will make run on
them aud cause a suspension OF business
II IS unite The fad lust now.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Correspondingly low rates from other
stations.
Pullman Buffet Parlor Car from Staun-
ton to Baltimore, and Baltimore to Phila'
delphia on afternoon train from Staunton.
For more detailed information apply to
c. L. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Winchester, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26
For Sale

Building stone and old lumber. Apply 70
the Building Committee Of the " Z. Church.
South.
july 9, 1893.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Mrs. A. l.. Snyder, wife Of Mr. John g.
Snyder, Of Ripon, died on Tuesday of last
week-in the 10Th year Of her age. She
made a profession Of religion when a child,
and was a consistent member Of the Meth
ojis. Church about forty years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Among the other Improvements Of the
Becker fruit farms on the east side Of the
shenandoah, a few miles from town, is the
piping Of water from the numerous build
ings. Mr Juo H. Bishop is doing the work
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Go to W. S. Merchants tor your quart
aud halfgallOn glass Jars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

If you sre dissatisfied with the tea you
are using try S. II. Landis's so cent gum
powder tea.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26
Public Sales

Aug. Sale Of Lot near Summit Point by
I. O. Green, Trlstee
August 2l-By Charles Town Mining, Man
ufacturing and Improvement Com
pany sale ofstock in said company.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Palmbaum's is the place for underwear,
hosiery, gloves, corsels, handkerchief, etc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

We direct the attention Of persons wish
ing to get out into the country for the heat
ed term to the advertisement of Mrs. Hig-
inbotham. Her home is not surpassed, nor
hardly equalled, by any in this great valley.
The house is commodious, built in the old
en- time, with large, well-ventilated rooms.
The park comprises acres, well-shaded by
oaks and walnuts hundred years old. The
farm supplies the best Of everything edible.
Taking a few bOarders is not matter OF
money to the hostess, but she would fill it
up with clever people because the grand
old place seems too big for the four only
who now occupy it. We could say much
in commentator of "Wheatland" for COM
fort and good cheer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Biglln3 for August tells about good
many things that Baby will enjoy. This
dainty little magazine is sure always to
cap,yate Baby and Mamma. Price, 90
cent, a year; 5 cents a number d. 10th
Top Company, Publishers, Boston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Fifty head Of stock cattle for sale-good
ones-reds aud roans. G. +. WALL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

For fine embroideries, laces, ribbons silks
etc. see NJ. Pslmbaum & Bro.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Gen. John George Walker, distinguish
ed officer of the Confederate army, died
Thursday evening at his apartments in
Washington. Gen. Walker was stricken
with paralysis while conversing with Gen
Lomax in Lafayette Square. 1t was the
second attack he had suffered. For the
past fifteen years his home had been in
Winchester. Before the war he was cap
tain of company of United States cavalry,
but in 1861 he resigned and went South
with the Confederates. He became briga-
dier-general and major-general of Confeder-
ate forces, and was distinguished figure in
the battles of Sharpsburg, Manassas, and
all the fights around Richmond. He was
an accomplished linguist, and during Mr..
Cleveland's first administration served the
government upon several special missions
in South America. His remains we're in
TERED in Winchester on Saturday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Don't forget 5. H. Lands keeps Pope's
Latest Cigars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Leave your order for engraved cards with
Beard, the stationer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Boards styles Of wall paper are at once
recognized as new and proper
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Light summer suits sold at So and Sl5
you can buy now from IS to so to close out
at S. D. Hirschman & Cos.
Greatest bargains in children's light sum
mer suits at S. D. Hirschman & Cos.
All kinds of summer wear for men, boys
and children reduced to close before the
season is over at S. d. Hirschman Il Cos
July bargains at Hirschman's.
Bargains in remnants of mattings al
Hirschman's.
Midsummer bargain sale in our clothing
department at Hirschman's new store.
Greatest bargains in mattings and win
dow shades at Hirschman's new store.
Summer dress goods of all kinds reduced
to close before the season is over at 5. d.
Hirschman & Cos.
Immense reduction in millinery at 5. d.
Hirschman & Cos.
Mems straw hats reduced oue-haif of for
mer prices at S. D. Hirschman q Cos.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Mr. Howard Allen, second son of Mr..
Owen Allen and brother of Mr.. A. S. Allen,
B. & o. agent at this place, died at the res
idence Of his parents, near Summit Point,
last Saturday, after brief illness of con-
gestion Of the bowels. Mr. Allen had been
residing in Ohio for a year or two, and was
on a visit to the parental home. He was a
bright, promising young man Of about %
years Of age, and his untimely death casts
a gloom over large circle of friends and
acquaintance, who admired him for his
manly virtues and loved him for his worth.
Funeral services were held in Grace Epis-
copal Church, Berryville, Sunday after
noon, after which his remains were inferred
in the cemetery at that place.-SPirt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

For root beer go to Landis's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Nr W. q. Norris last week sold his pre-
MUM saddle horse Co Mrs. Hopkins, Of
Washington, d. C., tor $3.50 The horse
has repeatedly taken a premium over a
number Of competitors, and NJ. Norris has
several times refused $3.50 fer him.-Adr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

See Boards window shades.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Make your selection of new hat from
our extensive stock. An attractive line Of
the new style Derbys and Alpines at Kahn's
Sadler building.
See our great stock of boys spring suits
The largest and most complete display we
have ever made. Beautiful patterns, fash
ionably made, moderate in price, at Kahn'si
Sadler building.
Our new stock of boys and children's
suits is perfect in every respect. Fautless
in fit; fashionable weaves; attractive de-
signs. Our prices are under the market.
WIN. KAHN, Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Buy summer reading Of Beard
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

just before going to press, the sad intel
ligence reaches US of the sudden death OF
a highly esteemed friend and fellow-citizen,
]. Hanson Light, which took place at bis
home in Falling Waters district, on Tuesday
evening last, aged about 40 years. The cir
cumstances related to US are as follows Mr..
Light had been exposing himself consider
ably during the day in looking after his
threshing machine, which was about start
ing out, and came to the house and inform
ed his wife that he was feeling badly and
went and laid down. After a short while
Mrs. Light went to call him to supper and
found that the vital spark had hed-that
her husband Was dead. Mr.. Light was q
kind-hearted gentleman, a good neighbOr
and a loving aud aiectionate husband and
father. Statesman. The deceased was a
brother Of Mr.. Geo. T. Light, of this town.
There was something in the way Of a
novelty in baseball here on Friday last-a
game between nine young women alleged
70 be from New York and mine" Of the
local club of young men. The result was
in favor Of the latter-23 TO H. The boys
were, it is said, faithful in hugging the
bases, when their side was at the bat, and
the audience did smart deal of batting
of the eyes The girl players were quite ex-
pert as tielders, when SKY balls came towards
them, by catching the spheres-in their
aprons. Several hundred persons witnessed
the contest at p cents per capita. All we
know about it is "hearsay." 1t is in order
for Brothers Morrow and Haines, who are
fresh from the Midway Plaisance and its
festivities, and evidently were not satisfied,
to give full report Of this supplementary
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Potted ham at Landis's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Letter files at Boards.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-07-26

Miss Lucinda NJ Walraven, formerly of
this county, died at the residence of her
brother John W. Walraven, Esq. in Bal
timore, on Tuesday evening, July 18th, in
the 18th year OF her age. Her remains
we're brought to Charles Town on Thursday,
aud funeral services held in the Presbyte-
riau church, conducted by Rev. Dr. A. c.
Hopkins; interment in Edge Hill Gene
terry.
We regret to learn of the death, in Au
tin, Texas, on the 10Th instant, Of Maj. B.
H. Basseu-a brother-in-lsw Of Mrs f. B.
Washington and Mrs. c. 7. Mitchell, OF
this town. He was gallant Confederate
officer aud one Of the most distinguished
members or the Texas bar We will give
extracts from the BRENNAN Texas Banner
next week