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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
for US in their garments of beauty.

lot US IN thelr garments OF UeauIy.
We will close our article with an epitaph
from novel, because We think it one of the
most beautiful and touching We have ever
seen. Miss Muloch, in "John Halifax, Gent"
places this inscription on the tombstone of
little blind Muriel:
81 was blind, now see,"
and the date when she saw. The death of
the blind, the opening of eyes that never
saw the sunlight Of this beautiful world, that
never rested on the green fields or the flowers,
The bright nosaics. that with storicd beauty
The floor of natures temple tesselatc."
How sweet for US to know that their first sight
will BIO of land whose flowers have no
thorns; whose sky, no clouds; whose long
eternal day, no night.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
IMPROVED FOLDING CHAIRS.

TTNHE undersigned having purchased the right
/ to manufacture Sutherland's 1mprOv ed
Folding Chair. would announce to the public
that he is prepared to take orders for and
put up the same. at his shop. corner of Nam
and Samuel streets, CharlestOwn. This Chair
is strong, comfortable and convenient, and is
handsome piece of pirIOr furniture, or as Sick
Chair, to which purpose it is well adapted. Can
also be folded up and packed away, moved
about with ease and convenience. fair sam
pie of the large size NAV he seen at the Drug
Store of Messrs Light & Mitchell. Call and see
them THOS. g. RUST.
ADril If 1878.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
D l E D..

At the residence of his son-in-law, J. A. We'll
Ter, in LeavcnwoIth City. Kansas. on the l2 h
S4th wear of bis aye. Mr.. Randall was born in
Berkeley county, but resided in Charlestown for
many years prior to his location in the West.
On the 5th inst, at the residence of her son.
Franklin B. Carter. near WndesvilIe. Clarke
county, Va. Mrs. ELIZABETH X. CARTER,
aged so years, months and day.
In Washington City, Tuesday evening. esd
inst, Mrs. SARAH SILVER, formerly of Berke-
ley county. ~ the Goth year of her age:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED Proposals will be received at nav of
= flee in Bolivar for the erection of THREE
SCHOOL HOUSES: Gone to be erected III Boil
Zicnj, until the 18th day of May, 1878. For
plans and specifications call at my office on anv
Saturday preceding the date above named, as
will thcn be found at home.
JAMES W. GRuBB,
Scc'v Board of Education of Bolivar District.
rrl 20 1S7S-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
Attempt to Rob the Baltimore & Ohio
Express.

BALTIMORE. April eo.-The first intelligence
of desperate attempt to rob an express agent
of $50, coo. at Point of Rocks on THURSDAY night
was received here this evening. About o:2O, +.
b., one of the eastern bound express trains on
the Baltimore & OHIO Railroad stopped at w ash
ington Junction for water. Stephen Miller, the
Express Agent, took advantage of tue stoppage
to look into the safe aud see if the money. some
$4,000 was all right. Whilst thus engaged he
heard a voice say: Eyes, got the money; let's
go for him" Looking up, Miller saw two vii
famous looking men peering In the door OF tue
car. He grasped his revolver, resolving to de-
feud his trust to the last, Upon seeing the
weapons four of the desperadoes ran oil and
made their escape to the woods. One of them
bolder than the rest, who was armed with q
heavy club, leaped into the car and epdeayored
to knock the weapon from the hands of the
messenger, who, seeing that he had but one to
cope with, did not think it necessary tn fro.
The fellow, however. continued to advance.
when Miller seized him, and q desperate strug-
gle ensued between the two men. The would
be roboer was powerful felfow,and was get
ting the best of tue agent.when o t this Juncture
the bag gag e-master and one of the brakemen.
hearing the noise of the scut1le, fastened to the
Express car to see what was the matter Upon
observing their approach, the robber juipoed
from an open door on the opposite sIde Of the
car and made his escape. leaving MIR. Miller
master of the situation, with his money intact.
but quite fati2ued from the results of his severe
struggle.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILnoAD.-A
called meeting of the Board of Directors of
the above road was held at the Hart Hotel
yesterday. TIE following gentlemen were
present:
Mr.. VIM. Mines, President, and Mr.. U. L.
Boyce, Vice President of the road and
Messrs. Logan Osburn, n. 3. Davenport, ~.
r. Botelcr, D. BilImyer and W. Fl. TraVers,
of jefferson; W. D. Smith and Jos. T.
Wright of Clarke, Mann Splitter of Page,
Henry Harnsberger of Rockingham.
We learn that the meeting was called for
the purpose of ratifyipg a contract made by
the President and Vice President with John
Sallerlee g. Co., and others, for the construc-
ton of the road from Martinsburg and Shop
herdstown, to point on the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railroad near aynesborough.
The action OF those officers was ratified By
the Board, after making some unimportant
amendments to the contract, which it it be-
lieved the contractors will readily accept
The contract provides that the road shall BIO
finished and equipped in three years, and in
cludos the construction of stations, depots,
round houses, signals, shops, and everything
necessary to first. class road and the bull
ders to give good security in the sum of
terms of the contract.
We were further informed that an arrange.
ment has been made for the iron to lay fifty
two miles Of the track, to be delivered at
CharIestown, from which point the work will
be commenced, and extend each way.
Winchester Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

Tie Free Press says Capt. D. II. Cockrill
has contracted to complete the dwelling on the
farm recently purchased by Robt. Lucas, Jr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

AVER & Sons MANUAL contains more in
formation of value to advertisers than any
other publication. Sent free. Address N.
w. Aver & Son, Advertising Agents, Times
Building, Philadelphia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

There is a vacancy in this Senatorial Dis
trict, which can be filled by the appoint
mont of Cadet to tho State University at
Morgantown. But unless application be
made at oBce, the vacancy will be filed by an
application which is now pending from the
first District. Application should be made
to Hon. D. B. Lucas, who is Regent for
this District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

for juveniles, and the May number, on our
table, sparklcs with bright things and abounds
in instructive lessons, with profuse i!lustra>
t;ons
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

In tho House, on tho 22d, the river aud
harhor appropriation bill was passed. Among
the items of appropriation were: For Great
hanawha river, West Va, 1922, 900; Mo-
nongahela river, West Va and Pa S25, 600.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

A BoLTING ADMINISTRATION. A. A.
Phlcgar, who was elected to the Virginia
State Senate q rcadjuster, now changes
front and assails the rcadjusters with consid-
erablo vigor. 10 recent address to his con>
stituents he said
"On my arrival in Richmond I saw that
good and true men who had been faithful Of
ticcrs were to be turned out whom l saw
that Legislature was to fritter away its
time and prove untrue to the purposes for
which it was elected that the public mind
was to be agitated for two years and kept as
q seething, boiling cauldron tina. for two
years more the interest on tho public debt
was to accumulate at the rate of 100000
per annum that from every stump and every
rostrum the people were to have instilled
into them the means by which honest obi~
cations could be Stunned rather than met !;
that the dark cloud resting over us and re-
tarding our prosperity was to be darkcned
rather than liShsened; all this that the am
bition of few men might be gratifed, and
that oEo man might use US as q stepping>
stone to the Senate, felt that had n part
nor lot in the matter, and 1 shook off the
dust Of my feet against the Ballard House
caucus and forciblo readjustment. Surely,
in vain the net is spread in the sight Of any
Bird"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
BLACKoAKBARK.

T WILL buy good BLACK OAK BARK that 10
properly taken and cured according 10 the fol-
lowing directions. and psy CASH for Il At she EaIe
of SIS per Cord of 1913 feet measuremeEt, delivered
atmy Mills in " Winchester, Virginia, end 8 on
Cars at any Point from MATiiDsfurg 10 Harrison.
burg. buI Ihe Cars must be carefully and eltfsEy
piled and fHSd JHiI-AlI that can be gotten in-in-
order to save freight and charger, which 10 90
much car. &c. .'--' .
DIRECTIONS :-commsoeet skip z the Bark. as
soon ne il will peel Seli-Tun freely-sBd b. sure
10 take the bark from the upper part Of the f
limbs, for the young bark is more hesby and bet
ter than the old bark, which 10 mostly rose the
Bark should not be broken up too much, and must
be Of average thieknsss. the heavy bptt bark by
itself will not be bought at full price. The eut-
viii prevent its curling, also protect fhe inside
from the weather, which being the part used,
must be kept bright Ind not allowed get vel or
mould, which injures its strength md color. the
all impOrtant parts. no
March 10. Is7s-4un. ~ ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

We rctuln thanks for an invitation received
last week to attend the opening of tue 1nvalid's
and Tourists Hotel. of DR.. r. V. Pierce, at
Buffalo. n. y, April Goth. The new hotel is
located in one of the most hcalthful and de-
sirablo portions of the city of buffalo, com
mands fine view of Lake Erie, Niagara river
and the surrounding country, being situated in
the midst of an extensive system of beautiful
parks. and is monument of the enterprise of
the proprietor, who is one of the largest adYer-
tisers in tho world.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

The N. Y. Mail, in a recent article on
American fashions, gives an Interesting
sketch of the great business house of Nine
Demorest, from which we clip the following
in regard to its immense trade:
No less than ten tons of paper patterns are
shipped every week to Europe, a ton to Aus
tralia, and an unlimited amount to all parts
of this country, Canada, Mexico, Central and
South America. The expressmeu assert that
they receive daily larger number Of pack
ages from II East Fourteenth street than
from any other house in New York, while
the monthly published by Mr. W Jennings
Demorest ranks third in the New York post
office, OF all the publications in the city. At
the Centennial Exhibition this house re-
ceived the award of diploma over all other
competitors, it having tho only award of the
kind given.
You can buy anything in the Sewing Ma
chine line at the established and reliable Or
mond Manufacturing Co., No. 4 | n. Gay St;
Baltic, lower than elsewhere in tho country.
Among other inducements they guarantee all
Machines fire years and furnish the extra at
tachments free.
GS- Send for their new illustrated cata-
logue, mailed free to any address. They sell
first class Machines for $40 to $50. Their
reputation for fair dealing is known to many
of our best citizens, ja29y
JUST received, another 10, of Spring Hats.
Also, Scrap Albums, Pictures and Splints, at
Mrs. S. Fl. ARMENTRoUTs.
BABYLAND for May cannot but please the
little folks. It bright, spicy and humorous,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
AMERICAN AGR1crLruRrsr FOR MA

AMERICAN AGRICCLTURIsT FOR MAY
surpasses itself, if possible, with its hundred
or more useful articles and paragraphs, H.
Illustrated by some 70 original sketches and
engravings. The Work of the Month in
different departments is laid out, with multi
tudcs of practical hits and directions.
Price, Is cents; 81 Goa year. Orange j udd
Comnauy Publishers ~ Y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

BISHOP PErERKIN.-Hon on. S. Brady and
Judge &. W. Thompson, of Wheeling, West
Virginia. were in Baltimore last week as n
delegation from St. Matthews 2. +. Church,
of that city, to confer with Rev. G. ". Pc
teTkin, of Memorial Church, Bishop. elect of
West Virginia, 10 regard to making his epis>
copal home in Wheeling and assuming charge
of St. Matthew's Church. 1t is understood
that favorable reply was made to the invi
tation. In taking charge of ST. Matthew'S
the new Bishop will be allowed an assistant,
upon whom the principal labors of the rec>
torship will devo've. The present pro-
gramme is that the conservation shall take
place at St. Matthew's Church in June
Among the bishops expected to officia'c are
Bishop White, of Virginia, aud Bishop
Dudley, Of Kentucky.
Baltimore Sun, april %.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
JOHN O'CONNELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

JOHN O'C0NNELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Harper's Ferry. Jefferson County. W. Va.
wv ILL practice in the Courts of Jefferson and
w Berkeley counties, W. Va, and in those OF
Loudoun county, Va, and Washington county,
Md.
April 80, ls7s-tf.
WE are receiving full Stock OF Nicola Mica
w Tools, Builders, Hardware and other
Goods in our line, which will he sold low TO suit
the times. DUKE * GALLAHER.
WTAsH BOARDS, Tubs, Brooms nd Backing
w Brushes for sale by D. q G.
TRACE CHAINS, for sale ty
L April 80. DUKE GALLAHER.
THN KEGS Nails, % Kegs Horse Shoes, just
1OU reed by DUKE & GALLAHER.
ZINE nglish Sheep Shears. Tor sale by
i April 30 rs. DUKE & GALLAHER.
TALL at the Store of NIMRoD TRUssELL. and
Wash Poplins, Jackonet, Organdies. and Pacific
Lawns; Linen for Ladies Suite which will be cold
very cheap for Cash. Call early and obtain Bar
gain. Remember the Store-Merchn ut's new
room. NIMROD TRUSSELL.
April 80. 1878.
lust received another supply of Ladies', Gents
April %, ISIS. S. s. DALGARN.
lava, Lsguyrs and Rio Coffee. for .ale by
u April 90, 1878. s. g. DALGARN.
GTRAW HATS have just received lice
~ line of Straw Hats. for Gents, Boys and Chill
dren-chesper than
April IT, 1875. NlMRoD TRUsSELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
COUNTY ITEMS Fromthe shepherdstown

Register we copy the following items:
The Floral Decoration OF the Confederate
soldiers cemetery. at this town. will take place
on Saturday, June LIST.
The gallant General John B. Gordon. of the
United States Senate, las been invited by the
Southern Soldiers Association of this place. to
deliver the memorial address here upon the oc-
cas!on of the next annual decoration of the
Confederate graves, on Saturday, the 1st OF
June.
Mr.. John Fl. Duke has purchased from the
Joseph Entler heirs the lot situated on the
corner of Princess and High streets, leading to
the river, in this place, for the sum of 300.
and intends the erection of -four aud grist mill
on the same. The mill will be run by steam.
He commenced the foundation on Wednesday
of this week.
On Monday morning last the stable or barn
beIon gin2 to Mr.. Edwin G. Engle, about miles
South of this place was burned, together with
Il straw stack containing abou5 20 loads, four or
five tons of hay, three loads of fodder, about II
bushels of wheat the same amount of oats, n
few farming imp lements. and the fencing sur
ABOUT 5000 no Insurance.. The straw stack ad-
joining the building was set on fire by MIR. En-.
giles grandson, aged about ~ years. and son of
Mr.. Geo. w. Miller, which caused the destruc-
ton, and who gave no satisfactory reason for
doing so.
On Sunday night last the corn crib of AR.
John P. Hill was entered. and some corn and a
bridle and collar stolen thcre:rom: Monday
night the stable of Mr.. John G. Show was
entered and the flaps of his saddle cut of and
taken away. A ham of bacon was stolen from
Mr.. Allen Entler on Wednesday last. The corn
cribs of Mrs. Mary Baker and Mr.. VIM. Manuel
were entered some time ago and corn stolen
therefrOm. Mr.. John Davis sustained n loss of
n number of chickens ono night last week. The
tailor shop of Mr.. Teddy keyser was entered on
Monday night last and two pairs of pants were
stolen therefrom. The dwelling of Mr. N. l..
Fisher was entered on Monday and some cakes
and STOLEN,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

Watches - to 81. ReyolyerszsS
va 81 so. Over 100 latest Novelties 1-Sz9sEA
e. a. Ast wanted sOsGPPlJ Co NashViiIe Tenn " .
April l6, IS7S-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

A MOTHER New Arrival of Spring Prints, Cot
n tons and LondsdAIe Cambria. st the New Store.
EIMROD TRUSsELL.
JUST received at the New Store, large STOCK of
- City-made Shoes, for Ladies, Gents aud Misses
-Chesp for Cash.
April %. 1873. NIMROD rRUsSELL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

NEW PLASTER MILL,
u4VING our new Steam Plaster Mill in fu II op-
j i GRAFTON, offer frstrnte lot of Finely
Ground Plaster. at lower rates than has been sold
hero for many years. LIPPITT 4 CO
FERTILIZER FOR CORN.
WE call attic ton to supply of Prime Fer
w tilizer for Corn and Oats, n hand this dsy
dpriI ,, 1873. LIPPITT co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30
TERRIBLE CYCLONE in IOWA.

SIOUX CITY, April IA terrible cy-
clone swept over the country east and west
of this place at $50 o'clock Sunday after
noon, entering the vale above the Missouri
Valley junction, passing northeast across to
Storm Lake, Pomeroy and Fondsm Monaco.
Trees were torn up by the roots along the
rivers. The house of J. R. Thurston was
wrecked completely, and tho wing of the
house of Mrs Reilly was struck and torn to
pieces, and p. Reilly, who was in the wing,
was picked up and carried over tho msin
building and over some trees near by and set
down on his fee, uniDjured. j. j. Hughes
house in the same vicinity was entirely do
stroyed, the family being away from home.
Tho force of the storm was SO terrific as to
destroy fences, overturn corncribs, &C.
Horses and cattle were picked up, having
been carried a considerable distance. The
track of the storm was from mile to mile
and a half wide. Very heavy hail fell, q
plumber of stones fastened together in one
measuring fourteen inches in circumference.
Near Arrow man who was driving q
double team of horses and wagon, was taken
up bodily with wagon and horses, carried
several yards and set down unin jured.
On the Illinois Central Railroad, east of
hero, the damage was more serious, being &C.
companied by loss of life. The whirlwind
passed over Storm Lake from the southwest,
three, quarters of mile east of the town.
The residence of Alfred King was lifted from
its foundation. and dashed into thousand
pieces and Mr.. Kings mother instantly
killed The other members Of the house
hold escaped unhurt. A light frame house
was pounded into kindling wood. Orchard
trees were torn off and carried away. Tho
house of Mr.. Degraf, half mile from
that of Kings was unroofed. He had four
wagons aud one buggy broken up. His loss
is about 81, 200. A buggy was carried q
quarter of milo through the air. The wa
ter in the lake rose in height many feet.
One witness says that millions of barrels were
lifted up
At Pomcroy the house of G. Clowry was
blown down, killing Charles Pearce, es>
timable young man. Tho houses of George
Wallace and s. Gill we're blown down. Mrs.
Wallace and family were injured and are not
expected to live. c. 0. Harges' house was
blown down, injuring several inmates severe
Iy. All these houses were very strong and
substantial. It is considered the soverest
~,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

STRAW HATS.-I have just received a nice new
~ line of Straw Hats. for Gents, Boys and Chill
dren-chesper than ever.
April Is, 1875. SlAROD TRUsSEIL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-04-30

BABYLAND for May cannot but please the
little folks. It is bright, spicy and humorous,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-05
SUDDEN DEATH.

Mrs. ". C. Baker Crosses Ovcr the Dark
Monday evening about o'clock the wife
of W. G. Baker died suddenly at the family
residence on Hennepin avenue. For several
years she has been an invalid, though her
death was by no means anticipated at the
time when it occurred. During the day she
had been in her usual health and in good
spirits, but the grim destroyer came in a
moment, and she passed peacefully from
earth to the better land.
Mrs. Baker was the daughter of Col. Rob-
ert Stewart, of Detroit, Michigan. More
than forty years ago she came, the bride of
DR.. Turner, surgeon in the United States
army, to Fort Smelling, and soon gathered
around her circle of the most devoted
friends. After the death Of her first hus-
band she married w. c. Baker, and removed
to Minneapolis several years ago. Here she
has spent the closing years of her life, sur
rounded by loving family of children and
step-children, and a constantly widening cir
Gle of loving friends. Mrs. Baker was the
mother of DR.. Turner, of this city, and also
of Mrs. DIR. Dunsmore. Both of her chill
dren were absent at the East when her death
occurred.
The announcement of her funeral is post
poned until her son and daughter return.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-05

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
- In Probate Court, Special Term, May 7, 1878.
In the matter of the estate Of Charles Scott de-
ceased:
On reading and fling the petition of Edgar W.
Wilson, administrator OF said estate, setting
forth the amount of personal estate, that has
come to his hands, and the disposition thereof
ceased, and description of all the real estate of
which said deceased died seized and the condition
and value OF the respective portions thereof and
praying that license be to him granted to sell undi-
vided u OF lots and of section II, and OF north
X Of lot 2, section IA, township q, north Of
range "a west, IN Hennepn county, Minnesota
and it appearing, by said petition, that there ia not
1srator to pay said debts, and that it is necessary in
order to pay the same to sell all of said real estate
It Is therefore ordered That all persons interested
in said estate appear before the Judge of this Court
on Wednesday, the 26th day OF june A. ID. 1873, at
ten O'Clock m at the Court House in the city ST.
Paul, in said county, then and there to show cause
df any there be) why license should not be granted
to said administrator to sell said real estate accord
ing to the prayer of said petition.
shall be published once in each week for four sue
cessive weeks prior to said day of hearing, the
of which publications shall be at least fourteen
days before said dry Of hearing, in the
DAILY GLOBE, new paper printed and published at
Saint Paul in said county, and personally served on
all persons interested in said estate residing In said
county, at least fourteen days before said day of
hearing, and upon all other persons interested, &C
cording to law.
BY the Court,
LIS HENRY O'GORMAN,
Judge Of Probate Of Ramsey County, Minnesota.
WILSON l. LAWRENCE,
Attorneys for Petitioner.