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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
PISTOLS IN POLITICS.
Two Baltimore Leaders End Heated
Discussion in Murder.

Discussion in Murder.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 11.-About noon to-
day crowd of ward politicians and Off
cial hanSers-On were gathered about the
City Hall on North street discussing the
result of the Democratic primaries held
yesterday afternoon for candidates for
Sheriff and other city officers. Among
those present were James f. Busey, Of
the Seventeenth ward, and William Harig,
of the Fifteenth ward, both of South Balti-
more, and active ward politicians. These
men favored rival candidates for Sheriff,
and, as the discussion warmed between
them, both drew pistols and commenced
firing, discharging in quick succession
six or eight shots. Busey received two
balls in the arm and one in the stomach.
which is pronounced fatal. Harig was
untouched. j. A. Flanagan, a young
man, was shot through the arm, but not
seriously hurt. As soon as the firing
commenced the crowd scattered, hiding
safely in passages and around the cor
uprS of the CITY Hall
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

why Is 1t so many suffer from rheuIna-
tism' aches, pains, kidney diseases, liver
complaints, heart affections. etc? 1t is
simply because they will not come and be
healed. All disease begin from want of
iron in the blood. This want Of iron makes
the blood thin, watery and impure. I'm
pure blood carries weakness and distress
to every part of the body. Supply this lack
of iron by using Browns Iron Bitters and
you will soon find yourself enjoying per-
feet freedom from aches, pains aud gen.
eral i'll health.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
Death Strangely Cansed

SCRANTON, PA, Oct. IA young
lady named Jennie Noon died in this CITY
yesterday from the effects of shock re-
sulting from the announcement by a
friend, who called at her house last week,
that she had heard of her death. The
friend expressed surprise at seeing Miss
Noon alive, whereupon the latter tainted
and remained unconscious until her
death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
Marble FINALLY Released

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE Secretary
OF the Interior to-day accepted the resigna-
ton of Edgar A. Marble, Commissioner
OF Patents, to take effect October /. Mr..
Marble had rendered his resignation upon
three occasions during the present year.
but it was withdrawn at the request of
Secretary Teller. The position has been
rendered to Hon. Benjamin Butterwortb
of Ohio
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

WASHINGTON, oct. ll.-Secretary Fol
seF says that il is probable that he will
soon issue call for per cent. bonds. As
no estimate has aAyet been prepared it
cannot DO said what Will be the amount of
The proposed call.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

LONDON, Oct. 1.-The 1ca.,oner Ger
mania, carrying the Sterman section of
the polar meteorological expedition. has
arrives al Portland Firth from the Gulf
o. cumberland, where the party have
spent year in successful observation
and research '7'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
The Woman,s missionary AuxiI;ar,,

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1.-THE fifth gen
eral meeting OF the Woman's Auxiliary
to the Board Of Missions of the Protestant
Episcopal Church was held to-day, forty
lighthouses and missionary jurisdictions
being represented and at least 500 ladies
presided and the opening address was
made by Bishop Clarkson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
ChinaInen Arrested.

WASHINGTON, October ll.-Seeretary
Folger to-day received information
from Port Townsend, Washington Terri,
tory, of the capture Of eleven Cinnamon.
who, in violation of law, had landed on
the coast near that part of the United
States. The officers were directed to re-
turn the Cinnamon to the place whence
they came.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1.-THE Gov
ernor of EkaterinOslav has issued a proc
lamation declaring that if the anti-Jewlsh
outrages are renewed they will be sup
pressed by force of arms. This action is
owing to the fact that the instigators Of
the outrages have asserted that the gov
erhihent dare not employ arms against
the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

abundance. Now, Allen Is a hard working.
economical negro. and he felt that he could
not Afford 10 indulge in such Injuries He
therefore told his wife he thought il best for
them TO dissolve cOpartnership.' His wife
thought so too. They separated. He took
three OF their sin children and viii move to
Florida She took the other three and Will
remain with the preachers and deaconS. We
don't blame Allen
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
Acci,IentaIlv Hanrnd

LANCASTER, PA, Oct. L. George
Cramer, a carpenter, of this county. was
accidentally hanged yesterday afternoon.
He was working on the upper floor of a
building when he is supposed to have
been seized with an apOplectic fit. and
falling between the rafters he was caught
by the neck and strangled TO death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

LoNDON, Oct. 1.-THE cotton onera-
tives in Lancashire are holding meetin%s
and voting against the pgopOsed reduction
OF the 10 per cent, IN their wages. They
are subscribing funds to be used in ease
striAe shall be found necessary
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

TROY, \. Y. oct. 11.-At the Lansing
burgh school election yesterday, 20 votes
were cast by ladies out of total of 900,
number Of women were challenged. if
being alleged that they were imported
from Troy. Several colored women voted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
RnIiNia and nhaIi

LIMA, Oct. ia telegram from Jefe
Politico, of Taeha, says that thI. Roliyian
senate has approved the motion TO treat
alone With Chill for peace ON condition
;ai'' hohvia secures some territory ON the
{. Pacific coast.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

ut Is not necessary to enter into par
ticulars in reference to the complicated
organic and functional difficulties to
which the more delicate classes of Ameri-
can women are subject; but we take
pleasure in saying that Mrs. Lydia f.
Pinkham's Great Remedy for all these
troubles has an unbOunded popularity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

Mrs. Ellen T. MOnahan, Savannah. Ga.
says: Il used Browns Iron Bitters for
disOrdered stomach and it did me great
good"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
Russia,s RovaIpa;,.

COPENHAGEN, Oct, 1f.-The Gar and
Szarlha OF hussIa left this city this
morning for st, Petersburg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
EarthnuaIzs. AT IrLmtsL

lRKUTsK, SIREetA, Oct. ia shock Of
earthquake Was felt here yesterday eve
ming, Ne damage was done.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
Bahinn a1nmnrr-

PAUL DANA, heir prospective to the
New York SIN, is SAID 10 own 800 blOOded
dogs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

Mr. }: ". Bowman, Savannah, Ga,
says: The only relief ] found Tor my
dyspepsia was Browns Iron Bitters. II
cured me completely"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
THE NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS

walker County-A Boy Killed by "A
railing Tree Near Butler-An Atlanta
Courtezau Fatally Stabbed-A Haw-
kiu-viIIe Negro's Trouble.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

Commodore Shdfeldt Promises His Co
oPeratiOn-The Michigan Central Road
the Most Important One Opposing the
Plan-An Explanation of the system
and It's Local Effects
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-12

The Remarkable Career of an EN-
Convict VINO Has Grown Rich-NIar-
rNing the Daughter of One of His
Former Prison Keepers and Declaring
That He VIII Become "A United states
>enafnr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19
MARRIED..

In the Presbyterian Church, Charlestown on
Wednesday evening. June 18th. 1888, by Rev
DIR. A e. Hopkins. assisted by Rev. Mr.. Moi
felt CT Cumberland and Rev. G. n. Campbell
of this place, Mr. WILLIAM P. CAMPBELL
of Cumberland, Maryland, to Miss MARY
WOODS DUKE. only daughter of Air. j. Ed
Duke of this town.
In the 81. E. Church South in Charlestown
on Tuesday evening. June 18th. 1888. by Rev
J. l.. Shipley. Mr.. JOSEPH N. FIDINGER t.
Miss NELLIE J. ROHR. second daughter Of
Mr. Edward Rohr-all of this town.
latter the performance of the above mar
riage ceremony, the happy couple and large
number of invited guests repaired to the res
idence of the brides parents, where all were
entertained in sumptuous style. The bridal
presents were numerous, and some of them
especially clegaut-l
In Zion CEpiscopaD Church, Charlestown
on Wednesday morning, June 9th. 1883. by
Rev. Dallas Tucker, Mr.. ADIAL P. BANES
of Snow Hill. Maryland, and Miss LILLE B.
GLENN. second daughter of Capt. James w
Glenn of this county. baltimore papers please
copy.l
On Thursday, June 9TH. in Hagcrstown. by
Rev. s. Leslie Richardson. Mr.. ROBERT
DEHE. of Clarke county, Va, to Miss Luz
C1NDA KINDLE. of Jefferson county, w. Va
On the 9TH of June, at the First Presbyterian
church, Dallas, Texas. Mr. JAS l. McCOWN
formerly of Lexington. Va. and Miss ANNIE
c. SMITH Rev. A. p. Smith, brother of the
bride, officiating.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19

We observe from the account of the
Commencement exercises of Column
bian University, that the honorary de
gree of Doctor of Laws was conferred
upon Hon. VIM L. Wilson, NJ. c.,
late President of the W. Va. Uni
yersity- From the University Daily
OF June 18th, published by the stu
dents of the latter institution, we ex-
tract the following
President Wilson'S work at the
University is about done, and all who
are acquainted with it unite in saying
that 1t has been we'll done. In his
cultured gentlemanly way he has
drawn to himself all with whom he
has come In contact The writer was
under his instruction a part of the
year, and but speaks the sentiment
of all who have had this privilege,
when he says that for efficiency and
kindness of bearing sswe shall not
look upon his like again.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19
DIED..

May 23d, at ssWaverly." Frederick county,
Virginia, at the residence of her daughter.
Mrs: Byrd Washington, Mrs. NANCY BUCH-
ANAN. nee cambridge, the wife of Thomas E.
Buchanan. Esq.
To rare personal beauty. were added every
grace and charm that could adorn and ennoble
the female character By her refinement and
by her gentlcness and placidity of temper, the
expression of true and warm heart she
created an atmosphere of joy and happiness. in
the social, but peculiarly So in the family cir
clc- This lovely christian lady. lifelong MEM
Der of the Presbyterian church. respected. ad-
mired and loved by all who knew her. has now
passed into the spirit world. leaving as her sur
vlvors, five daughters and two sons.
at her home in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on
Wednesday morning. June 18th, 1883, Mrs.
ELIZABETH AGNES KELLY. wife of Mai.
J. Harrison Kelly and sister of the late Jno.
w McCurdy of this town.
In Baltimore. on Thursday evening. June
18th. FREDERICK s. BROWN, son of the late
Charles ii. II. and E. +. Brown.
His remains were brought to Charlestown,
and inferred in the Episcopal graveyard, yestcr-
day
At her residence, 1905 Fifteenth street. Wash
ington. D. c.. June 7th. 1888, Mrs. ANNIE E.
CHAPLINE, widow of Judge Joseph A. Chap
line, of West Va, aged As years, months and
2Idays-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19

BERKELEY IrEMs.-The following
we copy from the Statesman
The Fair ground and buildings
were sold on Saturday at the court
house by Auctioneer Kearfott to a
syndicate of farmers and merchants,
at s., 800.
A storm, somewhat a cyclone in its
character. visited this section on
Sunday evening last. The farmers
on Tuscarora, living north and south
of that stream, suffered to a consfd-
cradle extent in the unroofing of their
farm buildings. In this city black
smith shop was blown to smithareens,
a number of roofs torn off and some
shade trees twisted from their roots.
Twenty thousand dollars will hardly
repay the damage sustained in town
and country.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19
West Virginia University.

We have received copies of the
University Daily, paper published
by the students of the w. Va Uni
versity during the Commencement.
1t contains the addresses, lectures,
and speeches delivered during COM
mencement week, a synopsis of few,
but nearly all In full, as also the news
of the week From it we gather the
following items= The Baecalaureate
Sermon was delivered ON Sunday,
10th, by Rev. DIR. a. J. Huntington,
of Washington On Monday night
there was prize contest, the prize
for defamation being gained by Geo.
E. Boyd, Jr-. son of Judge Boyd of
Wheeling, and for essay by Mat S.
Hughes Tuesday night an address
was delivered by Rev Jno- E. Smith,
d. d., of Wheeling, on Manhood
Wednesday night the address before
the Literary Societies was given by
Mai Jed Hotchkiss of Staunton, on
StonewaH Jaekson's Valley Cam
paigns- Thursday morning was Com
-mencement proper, seventeen young
men receiving degrees Thursday
night a reception was given by Gov.
Jackson and President Wilson. No
President was elected, but Prof. r.
C. Berkeley, Senior Professor, was
designated to act as Chairman of the
Faculty for the next year The Re
gents conferred the Degree of Doc
tor of Laws upon Hon. D. B. Lucas,
of this place; d. D. on Revs- c. p
Marder and j. W. Carter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19
Jefferson County Agricultural
and Mechanical Association.

G1IIll fASSOSlG1ltShs
Pursuant to adjournment, a public
meeting assembled in the Grand Jury
Room in the Courthouse in Charles
town, on Friday, the 18th of June,
1888. Col. JNo. w. GRANTHAM
was called to the Chair, and v. NJ.
Error appointed Secretary.
The Chair having stated the object
of the adjourned meeting to be to
hear reports from the Committee of
three from each of the ~Magisterial
Districts of the county, which after
the reading of the minutes of the pre-
yious meeting, was made verbally,
after which the folIowingw was adopted,
yiz- --,.-..
Resolred, That in the opinion of this
meeting, it is practicable to have an
Agricultural and Mechanical Exhi-
bition this fall, Cat time and place
to be subsequently determined) ae-
cording to such plan as may be agreed
upon subsequently,. ~
On motion of DIR. Evans, it was
moved and seconded for the Chair to
appoint three from each District, to
act, forthwith, as a Committee to sug-
gest plan of organization, and to
recommend suitable persons to this
meeting for officers. The Chair ap-
pointed the following, viz:
Chariestown District-John I. Col
ston, F. j. Manning and j. B. Nc
Elroy.
Harper's Ferry-J- Garland Hurst,
James ~ Engle and ID. G. Hinkle.
Shepherdstown-Wm. Butler, j.
a. L. Hunter and James b. IcGary.
Oshorn-Dr. w. w. Brown, Chas.
E. Timberlake and James w. .Coyle.
Mfddleway-Dr. A. NJ. Evans, j.
H. Strider and Eugene Baker.
After a short recess, the Chairman
called the meeting to order to hear
the report of the committee appointed
to suggest permanent officers and
plan of organization, which is as fol-
lows:
The committee appointed to sug-
gest suitable officers for the associ-
alton, met in Supreme Court Room
anu thS 1uIlOHln9
Resofued, That the name of this as
sociation be the jefferson County Ag-
recultural and Mechanical Associ-
ation-
Resolred, That the officers of the
Association be a President, a Vice
President from each district, Secre-
tary, Treasurer and Executive Com
mittee-
A vote by ballot resulted in the
election of Jas. Law. Hooff as Pres
ident.
Eugene Baker, W. II. T. Lewis, II.
B. Davenport, j. w. Rider and DR..
l. S. Tanner were suggested as Vice
Presidents of the association.
" NJ Ffror was suggested as Per-
manent Secretary.
j. Garland Hurst was suggested or
selected by the Committee as Trea-
surer.
Jno. T. Colston, Jacob n. Engle,'
l. H. Strider, DIR. w. w. Brown and
VIM Butler were selected as an Ex-
ecutiye Committee.
On motion the President of the As
ISOLATION and Col. Grantham, the
Chairman of the meeting, were added
to the Executive Committee.
DIR. A. H. Evans, Ch'mn.
JAS NJ ENGLE, Sec'y-
On motion the President was re-
quested to call meeting of the As
ISOLATION. and requesting a large turn
out of persons Interested in the OBJ
jects of the association, to meet in the
Grand Jury Room of the Courthouse
in Charlestown, at IL O'Clock, on the
18th of July next, to advance the OBJ
jects of the organization, until which
time the Association stands adj
journed.
JNO. W. GRANTHAM, Ch'mn.
V. NJ F1RoR, Sec'y-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19
Opinion of DIR. Mott, late Govern.
ment Chemist, on Alicock's
Porous Plaster,

My Investigation of ALLcocK' s
Porous PLASTER shows it to contain
valuable aud essential ingredients
not found in any other plaster.
These ingredients are so perfectly
proportioned that the Allcock's Por-
Gus Plaster will not cause blisters OF
excessive irritation, and I find it SUI
perior to and more efficient than any
other plaster.
HENRY A MOTT. Jr. ,Ph-D. .F.C.S..
Prof of Chemistry, n. 7. Medical College, etc.
No. 81 Broadway, n. Y. ,DIay23, 1888.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19

The star-route triad was brought
to a close last Thursday by the jury
returning verdict of not guilty.
At the first trial two of the accused
were found guilty. but, as they were
merely small offenders in comparison
with the chief parties to the alleged
conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment In the star-route contracts, and
as it was obvious that the verdict
against the subordinates ought, If
true, to have included the principals,
who profted by the transactions, the
judge set it aside. The second trial,
which has just ended, was begun on
the 18th of last December, and as the
verdict of the jury was not rendered
until yesterday, it has occupied the
attention of the court and of the coun-
try, day after day. for over six
months
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19

'sFrom Florida, the South and
Southwest to the North, by the Shcn-
andoah Valley Route,'' is the title of
a beautifully illustrated pamphlet
issued by the Va, Tenn. & Ga. Air
Line, and for a copy of which we re-
turn thanks to MIR. p. 81. Hughes, S.
" r. r. Agent at this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19

CLARKE IrE,rs--From the Courier
we clip the following:
Mrs. Gold, widow of the late Thos.
d. Gold, was severely paralyzed one
day last week.
The old Tavern property at White
Post has been recently sold to Mr.. A.
A Robinson Price $3.50.
While workman was engaged in
digging cistern on Capt. j. R.
Nunn's lot, in the west end of town,
vein of iron ore was found about
five feet below the ground surface.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19

COL Alexander Campbell, who is
themember of the national democratic
committee from West Virginia, says
that he is for Tilden for President.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
STATE OF. West Virginia,

County of jefferson, Set.
TIME following is the result of the election
Ill held in this County, on the 18th day OF
MAY. 1888. of Superintendent of Free Schools,
for the term of two.years from July LIST, 1888.
President of the Bead of Education of each
District for the term of four years from July 1,
|1SS3, and of two School Commissioners of each
District. one for the term OF two years and one
for the term OF four years from July LIST, 1883,
the President of the Board of Education OF
each District ut the first meeting in July, 1883,
to choose by lot one of said Commissioners
who shall hold the office for two years.
All of said officers to continue in office until
their successors are elected and qualified.
John Hess elected Superintendent of Free
Schools of said County, for the Term of two
years from July LIST, 1888
CHARLESToWN DISTRICT.
John T. Coiston elected President of the
Board of Education for the Term of four years
from July LIST, 1883.
A. B. Yates and James N. Garasser elected
School Commissioners, one for two years, and
ono for four years. from July LIST, 1883, to be
decided as above stated
For Power to Levy 262 votes.
Against Syotes.
KABLETowN DISTRICT
Vim. B. Conrad. elected President of the
Board of Education for four years from July
LIST, 1888. rs- .
Dan1 Heicbower and John L. Carter elected
School Commissioners, one for two years. and
one for four years from July LIST, 1888, to be
decided as above stated.
For Power to Levy 1913 votes.
Against 1 vote
For Ten Months School 10.
Against IL.
MIDDLEwAY DISTRICT.
S. F. White elected President of Board OF
Education for four years from July LIST. 1888.
Joseph H. Wageley and John j. Ramsburg
elected School Commissioners. one for two
years and one for four years from July LIST,
1888, to be decided as before stated.
For Power to Levy 305 votes.
Against votes.
SnEPHERDSTOWN DISTRICT.
Joseph McSIurran elected President of Board
of Education for four years from July LIST,
1883.
Charles NJ. Fulk and Jacob NJ. Kephart
elected School Commissioners, one for two
years and one for four years, to be decided as
before stated.
For Power to Levy s5 votes.
Against votes.
HARPER,S FERRY DISTRICT
S. v. Yantis elected President Board of Ed
ucation for four years from July LIST, 1855.
Oliver T. Kemp and Jacob FL. Engle elected
School Commissioners. one for two years and
one for four years from July LIST, 1883, to be
decided as before stated
For Power to Levy 2S4 votes.
T. A. MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19

ThemurderofC Capt Mutt, of Union
town, Pa, who was killed several
months ago by N. L. Dukes, was
bloodily avenged last Wednesday
night by the murdered mans SON,
ayouth OF twenty years, who shot
dead the slayer of his father and the
betrayer of his sister.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19

In apaniem Victoria Hall, sunder-
land, England, Saturday, 1856 chill
dren under IL years of age were
crushed and trampled to death or re-
eeived injuries from which they died
within q few hours afterward.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19
DREss-MkKIRG q PLAIN sEwiRe.

M ISIS KATE RoHR respectfully offers hor
w services TO the ladies Of ChafIest0wn and
vicinity. for the execution Of Dress-M Making and
Plain Sewing of all kinds. Rooms ut residence
OF her father in building of Mr.. w. 8. Nor
chant, Opposite Methodist Parsonage.
November q l5o2-1f
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19
WOOL WAMTED!

TIME undersigned. proprietors of the Jeffer-
tory, are in the market for the purchase of
Wool, and are prepared to pay the farmers of
Jefferson the highest cash price for their pro-
auctions in this line Give your home people a
chance to purchase of you before going else
where. anu to this extent aid in building up and
sustaining your own home industries. All we
ask is fair competition, and if we do not do
right by you, then go elsewhere.
Respectfully,
~ ,ec d. q. oooE u W.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19

As VIII be seen by published pro-
eeedings of meeting in another col
umn. the machinery has been put in
operation for a stock and mechanical
exhibition In this county Our peo-
pie almost to man are greatly in
favor of such a project, and we dc
not see any good reason why it should
not be made q perfect success. The
next meeting will be held directly
after harvest Gully 13th,) when II
is hoped our people generally, espe.
ciaIly the farmers and business men
viii be present and give the enter
prise their cordial aid and encourage.
ment.