Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1895-08-21
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Only q little more than two months asV
we ebronicled the death, in Washington
CITY Of John ). Gallaher, Jr, eldest son OF
the founder of The FREE Press. To-day
We announce the death, in New York City
on Thursday morning last, Of Robert H.
Gallaher. second son OF the late Jno. :.
Gallaher. ST., in the 10Th year Of his age.
In the 'IOs, the deceased, whose departure
we now lament, was editor and publisher OF
the Winchester Republican. Thence ne
went to Richmond aud established the Kich-
mond Daily Republican. Associated with
him as editorial writer upon hat paper was
that distinguished journalist, nov dead,
Oliver p. Baldwin. Subsequently ne enter
ed into the banking business in Washing
ton CITY and New York City. He has been
a resident Of the latter city about forty
wears. sometimes engaged in journalism
AZ one time the editor of a financial paper.
In an the relations Of life he was a most es-
Unable gentleman. an eGectionate husband
and fether and kind friend. FoE many years
be WAS a very active business man, aud e<-
perispcei prosperity aud adversely, aud
through all the yicissitudes Of a c~hequerea
life preserved his integrity and maintained a
marvellous serenity. If he ever uttered a
malicious word concerning a fellow. citizen,
or displayed an ill., temper, we never knew
II or heard of it.. His wife and children,
doubtless. have consolation 10 this hour that
far surpasses that which comes Of human
sympathy. The following words from Bry-
ant are beautifully expressive and appro'
pirate
eye sieh not when thesun, his course iGl9lieu'
His glorious course, rejoicing earth \
In thes soft evening, when the Wlnus aIeS'tieN'
Sinks where his islands of reireShmeht lie,
And leaves the smile of his departure, spreau
Der the warm-cOlOred heaven ana TUuul
mountain head.
.\yhv weep We then for him, who, having won
The bound of mans appointed years al last
Life. blessings an enjoyed, htes la0OrS DONE
Serenely 90 bis final rest has passed;
While The soft memory OF his virtues, YET
Lin-es like twilight hues, when the bright
sun IS setr
.Hi- v,uth WAS innocent his ripper age
Marked with some act of goodness every day ;
And watched bv ewes that loved him, calm
and sage.
Faded his late declining years away.
Cheerful be gave his being up, and went
TO share the holy rest that waits - life wei
spent.
His funeral took place in New York city
ON Saturday.
The Daraud Michigan Express is now
published by Dukesmith & Burt Frank ID.
Dukesmitb, editor. The latter is a native
of tbis towu-receiyed his FIRST lessons in
"tbe art pr~eservatiye of arts here, and has
had a varied experience. His latest and
most important work was the publication Of
n history of the University of California,
which Tor typographical excellence. illus
t%rati5n. etc, would be 8 credit TO any book
making establishment ia the country. The
political complexion of the Express Is
rather doubtful. The editor in his saluta-
tory SAYS: and as we consider IL entirely
useless and a wasting OF good energy 10
howl ourselves hoarse over tae rise OF TAU
of auy party las we are not looking io' an
office of any kind, but simply attending 10
ordinary journalism we might readily ma
a definition of our particular politics 10 the
word, Of the illustrious Senator VINO eS-
claimed we are not on either side OF the
politicsl fence, but right on the top rail,
ready 90 grab or steal a dollar from either
party and Judging from your c~ountenances
you are an of The same opinion lie con
c.udss by ofirmiug Thar he fayors bimet-
alism.
.4.l- II ,,, ..o Gratifying
evidences Oh 'n's''-' B" '''
chester t'lr' Nhiel seems g" '' "N'''F"'''
are being made by exhibitors Of all classes,
and unusually liberal bids are being made
for the various business privileges conuec-
ted with it,-an important STRAW, showing
that quick wit,ed men of business anticipate
a yery large attendance OF people. En-