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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
ORIOLE OBSERVATIONS,
ActiOiy IN Baltimore and Certainty of
Such a Royal Time as Never Be-
fore had Anywhere.

The busy notes of preparation are heard
on all sides in Baltimore, and the Oriole will
prove an event, the equal of which in brill
liancy, splendor and extent was never known
in this country. From Monday morning to
the wee small hours of Wednesday night,
there will be one constant succession of brill
liant spectacles. The pageant Tuesday night
the 11th, will be dazzling in the extreme.
The floats upon which the tableaux will be
shown are of unusually large Dimensions, be,
ing placed upon railroad trucks and run over
the line of march upon street car tracks.
This enables the construction of The tableaux
upon avery large scale, and insures so steady
and solid a transit rs to afford almost no end
OF opportunity for display. Not only will
the line of march be illuminated from one
end to the other, but the entire city will be
lighted by electric, calcium and other lights.
1t will indeed be such a night as will live in
memory for years to come. The decorations
throughout the city will of themselves be
worthy OF a journey to look upon. Balti-
more demonstrated her great taste in this
line at the Sesqui. Centennial last year, and
the improvements she will make this wear
will surprise all. Everybody. appears TO bs
interested in the event, aud Oriole is the
talk OF the town. The municipal authorities
VIII make the reception to the distinguished
Frenohmsn, the most noteworthy of any that
will be rendered them during their stay in
this country. Tho most brilliant festivities
will be insugurated in their honor, and the
grand ball and carnival with which the three
days will end promises to eclipse all previous
attempts at such sort of thing anywhere in
the country. Every care will be taken by
b. d O to provide the best of accommoda-
ton for the transportation of the immense
crowds which will go from the line of the
road to Baltimore. The exceedingly low
rate of one>half the usual fare proves very
popular, as also the ten days limit on the
ticEats-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
GHARLEsToWN GAS AND WATER
COMPANY.

Pursuant to the call of the Corporators Of
the Charlestown Gas and Wator Co., there
was a meeting of the Shareholders at the
Court>House, on Friday evening last, for the
purpose of electing q Board of Directors and
the transaction of any other business which
might come properly before them. There
was great satisfaction expressed by those
present at the very fiatsering and surprising
success attained in the matter of subscrip,
lions to the capital stock, and the success of
the enterprise seems now beyond a perad>
venture. The following gentlemen were
chosen directors-and for soundness of iudg>
ment, integrity and determination of char.
aeter, we question whether their superiors
can be found in our community: G. W. T.
Kearsley, Joseph Trapnell, j. V. Simmons,
Joseph Goldsmith, VIM. n. Kable, David
Howell and s. s. Dalgarn. The meeting
appointed the following committees: To
Draft By>Laws-W. L. Wilson, VIM. 81.
Kable and Joseph Trapnell. To Solicit ADJ
ditional Subscriptions to the Capital Stock
8. s. Dalgarn, Jno. T. Colston, +. P. Lynob,
David Howell and N. F. Henderson. The
meeting was presided over by N. s. White,
Esq, with DR.. j. v. Simmons as Secretary.
It was adjourned to meet next Friday eve
ming, at the same time and place, when the
bylaws will be presented for adoption.
At a meeting of the Directors of the Cons
pany, subsequent to the meeting of the Shares
holders, VIM. II. Kable was elected Pres
ident, s. 8. Dalgarn Secretary, Saml How
ell Treasurer, and Joseph Trapnell Solicitor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF PRESI
DENT ARTHUR,

For the fourth time in the history of the
Republic its Chief Magistrate has been re-
moved by death. All hearts are filed With
grief and horror at the hideous crime which
has darkened our land :; and the memory of
the murdered President, his protracted suf-
ferings, his unyielding fertitude, the exam>
pie and achievements of his life and the pa.
thos of his death will forever illumine the
pages of our history. For the fourth time
the officer elected by the people and ordained
by the Constitution to fill q vacancy SO crea-
ted is called to assume the Executive chair.
The wisdom of our fathers, foreseeing even
the most dire possibilities, made sure that
the Government should never be imperiled
because of the uncertainty of human life.
Men may die, but tho fabrics of our free in
situations remain mistaken.
No higher or more assuring proof could.
exist of the strength and permanence of
popular government than the fact that though
the chosen of the people be struck DOWN his
constitutional successor is peacefully installed
without shock or strain except the sorrow
which mourns the bereavement. All the no.
BILE aspirations of my lamentsd predecessor
which found expression in his life, the
measures devised and suggested during his
brief administration to correct abuses and en-
force economy to advance prosperity and
promote the general welfare to ensure do>
mestic security AID maintain friendly and
honorable relations with the nations of the
earth, will be g~arnered in the hearts of the
people, and it will be my earnest endeavor
to profit, by his example and experience.
Prosperity blessea our country, our fiscal
policy is fixed by law, is we'll grounded and
generally approved.
No threatening issue mars our foreign in
tercOurae, and the wisdom, integrity and
thrift OF our people may be trusted to con-
tiuue undisturbsd the present assured career
of peace, tranquility aud welfare. The gloom
and anxiety which have enshrauded the
country must mako ropose especially welcome
now.
No demand for speedy legislation has been
heard. No adequate occasion is apparent
for an unusual session of congress. The
Constitution defines the functions and DOW.
ers of the Executive as clearly as those of
either of the other two Departments of the
Government, and he must answer for the
just exercise of the discretion it permits and
the performance of the duties it imposes.
Summoned to these high duties and respon>
sibilities and profoundly conscious of their
magnitude and gravity, I assume the trust
imposed by the Constitution. relying for aid
on Divine guidance and the virtue, patriot
ism and intelligence of the American people.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
MAKRIEp q.

On Tuesday. the azth ultimo. at st. Mary,s
Church, Goyanstown Baltimore county, Nd,
by Rev Alfrsaaa; G9rtis; assisted by Rey-p.E
eriek. Md, to HELEN M, daughter of A.. S.
Abell,rof Baltimore.
In:CharlestoSyn, at the residence of J. Frank
Weller, September 2sth. by Rev. A.C. Hopkins.
Mr.. s. 81. BENNER to Miss MARY ALICE
ENGLh, both of this county.
In Lebanon ohio; septemeer Goth, by Rev.
place, to Miss ROSE E. UNDERWOOD, form
erly of Louaeun county. Virginia.
at the residence of the BRIDES father, ..Mt.
Pleassant,n washington City. september 21st.
yersitv. Mr.ANDREWA .LfPSGOMB and Miss
GRACE G. HARMON, eldest daughter of Judg re
81. G. Harmon.
At the residence of her brother. Dr.. N. d.
Baker. hartinsburR. September 9th, by Rev.
y. NJ. Moser, of the Lutheran Church of Shep-
herdstown, Mr.. GEORGE GLASS. of Berryyjlle.
Clarke county, Va. to Miss KATE BAKER
only daughter of the late Elias Baker, of Shep,
herdstown.
At the Episcopal Church. shepherdstown Sem
t S1I1 27th; by Rev. L. r. Mason. MIR. H. w.
POTTS. of Pottstown. Pa, to Miss ELLENOR
5. POWELL, daughter of Mr.. }. Sins Powell,
and grand-daughter of the late E. I. Lee, decd
of Shepherdstown. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04

From the Baltimore Telegram of October
LIST, we copy the following:
TIL marriage of Miss Clara Hamilton.
daughter of Geo. W. Hamilton, to Mr.. j.
sanhope, a popular young society gallant of
Hagerstown, Nd, has Just been announced.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr..
Murray of Westminster, at PEN Mar, on the
Western Maryland Railroad in August last,
and was strictly private, and has been kept
SO until the present time. We wish the
newly welded couple a life of joy and happi-
ness.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
TIE SENATE ORGANIZATION.

The first rule of the Senate says a quorum
of that body shall consist. of a majority of
the members chosen and s,eo,n. As nobody
can administer the osth to tho two Senators
from New York and the one to be elected
from Rhode Island but the President of the
Senate, these three Senators, says q Wash.
ington correspondent, will not sount in the
reorganization of the next Senate, and the
Democrats will have a quorum even should
all the Republican members refrain from
voting. 1t is probable also that as there
must be a secretary to record the proceed
ings of the Senate, q successor to the late
secretary will also be elected before the three
Senator'S referred to shall be sworn in. The
extra session will probably not las. longer
than two or three days, and it is also prob
able that to facilitate nm early adjournment
the committees will not be reorganized until
the regular session, but as the President may
have some nominations to be confirmed a com.
mittee composed Of three Democrats and
three Republicans, to be selected by the
President of the Senate, will be appointed
to whom the nominations will be referred.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
b FUNERAL.

The last rites over the late President were
concluded on Monday of last week, and his
remains deposited in a vault at Lake View
Cemetery near Cleveland, Ohio. 1t is esti,
mated that over two hundred and fifty thou
sand persons gathered in the vicinity of the
pavilion in which the burial sasket was de-
posted, and although scarcely one in a hun
dred could get near enough to hear what was
said or to participate in the services, yet the
vast throng stood under a burning sun for
two hours while the requiems were sung, the
prayers said aud the eulogies pronounced,
and probably fifty thousand persons followed
the funeral procession to the cemetery, four
miles distant from the park. The Rev.
Isaac Errets, of Cincinnati, delivered an
eloquent add ress, and several clergymen took
part in the exercises. The day was oppres-
sively hot, and the organizations suffered
greatly until about the time the procession
reached the cemetery, when the rain came
down in torrents, drenohed everybody not
under cover, and thoro ughly saturated the
funeral car and the outside of the casket.-
4lOI1
the cemetery they presented a most woefal
appearance. The handsome uniforms and
regalias of the troops and Masonic bodies
were about ruined. Tho suffering from the
extreme heat and the storm was very great,
and it is feared that many will be Frustrated
with sickness in consequence.
At Mrs. Garfeld's suggestion, the casket
containing the body of the late President
will be enclosed in an iron cage, then a ce-
ment wall will be built of sufficient strength
to resist all attempts to remove the body, and
of dimensions long enough to form the base
OF the proposed monument. The mayor of
the city has detailed a police force to be on
duty continuously until the final interment.
The steps to the vault were carpeted with
flowers, and on both sides of the entry were
anchors of tube roses and a cross of white
smilax, and evergreen festooned above. A
heavy black canopy was stretched over the
steps from which the exercises were CON-
Quoted. The gateway was arohed over with
black, with appropriate inscriptions. On the
Keystone were the words "Come to rest :"
ou u 6io Hoio bue WOEuS LAY MIN to rest
whom we have learned to love ;" on the
other "Lay him to rest whom we have
learned TO trust" A massive GROSS of ever
greens issued from the centre of tho Arch
The pathway from the o~arriage>way where
the cortege stepped into the vault was GOV,
cred with cedar (; on the top of this was
scattered white immortelles, tuberoses, etc.
Right in front of the gate at the entrance to
the vault was spread largo pieces of carpet
covered with tuberoses and other white
flowers. This was covered over with q can
opy of deep black broadcloth. Just outside
the vault at the gate there was a cross of
elegant white flowers, with the motto, Dead,
but not forgotten"
A large amount of money was raised in
the way of one>dollar subscriptions towards
the erection of a Garfield monument in Lake
View Cemetery, and the projectors feel GER
tain that from one to two hundred thousand
dollars will be raised within the next sixty
DAYS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04

Mr.. E.G. Booth, a wealthy Philadelphian,
and a native of Virginia, is erecting a hand.
some villa on the bluff Of Yorktown, Va, at
a cost of S1O,0 00, for the use Of President
Arthur at the coming centennial celebration.
he has also offered to erect such stands along
the bluff for the benefit of prominent visitors
as might be required.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
COMMUNICATED,

Mr., Editor:-1 understand there is an eff.
fort being made by some of our fellow>towns>
men to erect Gas and Water Works; and as
the gentlemen seemingly most active therein
throw around the enterprise satisfying as
suranoe OF ultimate success, l call upon my
fellow citizens to look we'll into the matter
aud see that there be no embarrassment from
want of support, either financially or morally.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
West Virginia University,

IN .nished at cost; calendar srraHGed 10 at
scaoneFs; eXpentos for one wear from sI75 to
Term begins september nth, 1851. AttsnSt
snee last year from % counties Uf West Yir.
Elnla and from 8 States and Territories; Nnn-
vious. SsALt pre-
-. For catalogues and other intern alter an
MOrgantown, W. vs..
june 81, l6SI-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
E D U c AL
Charlestown Academy,
WA. Fl. KABLE. A. NJ. PRINCIPAL.
VIZ. Z. WHlTE, A Al AaaiE1AAT

WIN. Fl. KABLE, A. NJ, PRINCIPAL.
VIZ. &. WHITE, A. NJ, Assistant
The next session opens Wednesday, Sept. 7th.
peciRllJ desirable. For partiaulara ma to t,Tms
&c, address tn. Principal at Charlestewn, JEFF.
August %. s5l-6t.
Mr.. W. C. White. who has been engaged .R
an AssistAnt aud who will occupy that position
for several years. is = full graduate of Hampden
S.Imey Co,!cgs 80 spent one year in the Aos-
The following are q few extracts from nuaer-
GUS tsstiEonialS presented by him:
'DiliEent and successful an n student and hon
"r"eie and GertlonAnly as a man" = . Wsll
be 4 hiGhly "hs ctsnt and sncesskful teachar.
Rev.J- II r. ATKIEsoH, d. b,
Frs'ident aud Prof. Moral Philosophy,
Hanpdsn Sidney College.
Left ne With " highly satisfaetory acqaaint-
His hIEh character as q Christias psnti.w,,
gives prOmIos OF all which in n moral ne;nt 81.
P"'c"C "osAd abk1n the t"ashor OF his son.
Walter BLAJR. A.. NJ.
Prof Latin. II & 6 CollsFs.
- gentleman of the hiVhsat oharastsr a.S T
feel cTeIy confidence that his faitLfu In.s. 81.
CONSIDERATIONS Devotion to dutv, H.. tL.r.!S
integrity in all things will insur. = >ret;tx,s.
success as = teacher. ] M hesiIatnsI ~ eonaS..
MIN 10 tho favorable considerari ion Of the Hatr.ns
LII HOLIDAY. A. NJ,
FTof. Ph!sIcRl Scienass.
] ask leave to jrIn bis friepds in bsarip, ,..-
tI'nony to his uuSOnm mon ftneps. nv reasnn "a
nae natIr" ability, careful, faithfSI culture ana
san9ra! nlGn cnsracI"r. fer the sphere Of q
DEL KsHPER. AN.
Prof. k~GthenAtios.
"Graduated in my department and vas m At.
confidence by his cOnscientiousUsss and nis,"y.-
d~eportncht. IheSe e%HalitIss will make hi. !.
assful man 10 his chosen vocation.
ADDISON HOaE. A. NJ.
Prof. Greek H, 8, Colin-.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04

The trial of Chas. j.. Guiteau for the MUIR
dez of James A. Garfield will be begun at
Washington this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04

The State Tribune is a neatly printed and
we'll edited new paper started at Charleston
in this State-Alvaro l.. Gibbons, editor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
pI

at her residence in Berkeley Springs, septem-
Der 18th. Mrs. MARGARET CROSS, widow of
'"e iate 'ohn Cross, aged about IS years.
IN Martinsburg, on the 18th nltimo, ANNIE
SMELiA' beloved daughter of r. h. and Anna
III. Davis, aged Is years, s months and 8 DAVIS.
NEw rEHms
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04

President Arthur has called the U. 8.
Senate to convene in special session October
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Shenandoah Va1lev R. r.
Change ofTime,

Taxing Effect September rs, 1881.
Philadelphia time Give minutes faster than
~ Baltimore time.)
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
Valley Female College,

W1NVEEbIEH, VA
REV; JNO. p. HYDE, A. n. Pre.id.nt-
with q full faculty of Experienced Teashers.
THIS institution will open its fall ssss;su.ra
der the new management. ON 1dWsanesdsy
in SeDtemb Der. 1881, and every preeaatjeg vfiJka
taken TO make. it strictly : Home SshosIsfop
.yosTg ladies' Music advantages superior. nd
very moderate. For full partieuIars sppfv fe
August 20, 1ss1-tE1.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE.

VIRGINIA..
Opens September Goth, 1881. One of Ii. Fr,,-
n1o Hoh 1oUNG LADIES IN TIE EHTrvH
SJAIEs, snEroundiDRs beautifuI. ciinate M
TERMS AMONG The EST IN T 1fFsf fTrror
Goapa' washing. English Course Latin ,Frensb
Setman' instr1mentaI Music. &c, for Sshoisa.
tc year. from Sept. to June, S23S.s For GO.
tpSgues write to Rev. WA. A. HARRIS BID
July IL. I58l-3m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
CharIestown female Seminary
w heat w antedi

AZ prepared to pay the outside sours. ,o-
marts GOO mershsntable Wheat ofered on this
to the seller. ~ Po1n6 SonyenIenS
augusta, iss1-tJ1.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04
S~PLlT-BOTTOM |
CHOICE VINEGAR.

THE undersigned has for sale Pure vips,.,.a
years old: mad. of all sound Apples. AZ a0
Cents per Gallon. $500 per Barrel
G. W. GREEN.
oePt.o. 1881. Harpsr's Ferry. w. va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-10-04

ENVELOPES 8 cts. package.
~ 5uiy 5 GEO. T. LIGHT.
- July az TIrour,e
ATGEo T, LIGHTS i. the oDl; pi.e. you can
& md out by the Papers where to bny Pure
DRUGS and MEDICINES
July 8, 1881.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-11-11
The Penalty Of Greatness.

Senator Fair frequently dimes at an
uptown restaurant. One day last week
he started for that restaurant, and
thoughtlessly walked into saloon near
by. He saw his mistake at once, and
started to 90 out. but it was too late.
An eager crowd poured into the en-
trance and corraled him beyond hope
of escape. "Senator, how are you?'
you're iookin' fine as a fiddle, Mr..
Fair" '''Tis he that stands in with the
boys" and other hearty greetings some
what embarrassed him. One excited
individual moved to the door and shout
ed to a friend across the street: "'Aste,
lad; 'aste! Coon ho'er! FAIRS in
yonr' Another enthusiast called out,
s.Oho, Michael! Hurry in. an bring all
the b'ys wild YEP In less than min
ute struggling mob blocked the door
way. The Senator was equal to the sit
uation. you'll oblige me, boys, by
drinking with me this time" he said,
as he laid q twenty-dollar silver certifi-
cate on the bar. The offer was accepted
unanimously, and he finally elbowed
his way out through the exultant crowd.
Virginia CITY Chronicle.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1881-11-11
THE MAN WHO CAME HOME.

One March day Mr.. Mark Hunter ar
rived in the city of Boston. His per-
sonal appearance was commonplace,
and his reputation did not warrant the
anticipation of his advent by the Mayor
and Common Council. Nobody met
him at the depot, and nobody watched
for him with eager anticipation of Joy
or sorrow. He expected no greeting
other than q glimpse of the familiar
streets, church steeples and Common
of the town where he was born, andyet
a certain music had chimed in his ears
during the journey hither. This re-
frain, monotonous and unceasing, had
been, The man who came home. Yes,
he was the man returning home after
an absence of thirty years. What
should he find? All faces were strange
to him.
=
Mrs. Erskine was giving a luncheon
party to some lady friends in her home
in the city of New York. The lunch
was quite an informal affair, as she as
sured each guest in cream tinted note
of invitation bearing her family crest
a cock gazing at a lighthouse, on sill
yer ground. This form of invitation
signiiied to everybody repast COM
bining all the delicacies of the season. in
the shape of game, salads and jellies,
stimulated by chocolate and coffee and
concluding with champagne. The
lunch was the result of a sleepless
night, when Mrs. Erskine had gazed
with wide-open eyes at a bar of light
thrown on the ceiling of her bed
chamber by the gas of the street lamp.
An energetic woman and fond mother,
Mrs. Erskine had calculated the ex-
penses of this feminine feast, and sought
among her acquaintance for those
guests from whom returns would be the
most immediate. Such is the currency
of society.
1.-The girls must be advanced this
winter, as thew have ordered new ball
dresses, and perhaps Charley may find
an heiress."
Mrs. Erskine had thus meditated,
staring at the gas-light on the ceiling.
and it was only when the milkman ut
tered his familiar call at dawn that she
tied her night-cap strings and fell asleep.
The luncheon party was the happy re-
suit of midnight calculations.
A spring day, pretty dining-room
and an animated group of ladies gath
cred about a well-served table at two
o'clock. The hostess surveyed this
field with satisfaction. Feed your
neighbor luxuriously if you would open
his heart and his door to you," she
thought, as she urged tenderly the &C
ceptance of more broiled oysters on the
wife of a millionaire ship-builder, in
black silk and diamonds. Each dish
may have been said to represent flu
ture ball or German for 6 the girls"
while no intoxication lurked in the