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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-10
Fatal Railway Accident.

CINCINNATI, O., Augs.9.-A dispatch TO
The Times-Star says: A freight train on the
Cleveland & Lorain road ran off an opeT
switch five miles south of Massillon. wreck
ing the train and killing Engineer Graham
and Fireman Wilson. Others were injured,
but not fatally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-10

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 9.-Gilmours steam
saw-mill, near Hsrll, Quebec, was burned
Loss, S10O, 900.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
TUESDAY MORNING. JULY p, 1883.
For Governor.

A AIartinsburg correspondent of
the Wheeling aete2ligencer has this to
say of Hon. E. Boyd Faulkner as a
candidate for Governor on the Dem
ocratic side:
'' AT the earnest request of many
Democrats throughout the State, and
after careful consideration of the
matter, have decided to become a
candidate for Governor, before the
next State convention of our party"
Such were the words with which the
Hon. e. Boyd Faulkner replied to a
question of mine this morning. ssI
believe, continued he, g that I can
carry the State ifnominated. because
I believe the Democracy will be sue
cessful in the coming contest = n
Mr.. Faulkner is forty-one years of
age, having been born in 1912. At
the early age of seventeen he was
acting Secretary of the American le-
cation at Paris. He travelled extern
siyely in Switzerland and Italy.
Upon returning to this country he en-
listed i'll the Confederate army, serv-
ing in it with distinction. After the
war nc concluded he could not take
the test-oath, and in 1867 went to
Hopkinsville KY, where he formed q
partnership with Mr.. Petree, who
was at one time a partner of Benja-
min BristOw.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
PoETIcAL.
eur Country and eur Homo.
BT JAMES MONTGOMERY.


There is land, of every land the pride,
Beloved by heaven o'cr all the world beside;
Whore brighter suns dispense serener light,
And mild moons imparadise the night;
A land of beauty, virtue, valor, truth,
Time-tutorcd age, and lovc-exalted youth:
The wandering mariner, whose eyes explores
The wcxIthlest islcs, the most enchanting
shores,
Views not realm so bountiful and fair,
Nor breaEhs the spirit of a plrrer air;
In every cline the magnet of his soul,
Touched by remembrance trenblcd to that
pole,
For in this land of heavens peculiar grace,
The heritage of natures noblest race,
There is a spot of earth suprenlely Dlest,
Adearcr, sweeter spot than all the rest,
Where man. Creations tyrant, casts aside
His sword and scptcr, pagcantry and pride.
While in his softened looks bcnignly blend
The sire, the son, the husband, brother. friend;
Here woman rcigns; the mother, daughter, wife,
Strew with fresh flowers the narrow way of
life!
In the clear heaven of her delightful eye
An angel-guard of love and graces lie;
Around her knees domestic duties meet,
And flre-side pleasures gambol at her feet
Who're shall that land, tLat spot of earth, be
found!
Art thou MANIA patriot ?-looll around;
o thou shalt find. howc'cr thy footsteps roam,
That land thy country, and that spot thy home
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
Re.union in the Valley.

A good many of Springfeld's old
soldiers arc interested in an excursion
to Virginia which is to come off in
the fall under auspices of the Four.
teenth New Hampshire Veteran As
sociation. 1t is intended. chiefly for
the men who fought in the Shenan-
doah Valley and their friends, and
will continue from September 18th tq,
23d.
There will be sre-union at Winches-
ter, which will include memorial
service over the graves in the Nation
al Cemetry, and general celebrations
of the battle on the 18th, which is
the anniversary of its occurrence.
Gen. Sheridan is expected to meet
there as many of the members of tho
old command as canput in an appear
ance. Gen. Early and his soldiers
will also be on hand to show the vis-
itors who opposed them so earnestly
from point to point. The excursion
lists will camp one night at Washing
ton, one at Harper's Ferry, two on
the battlefelds OF Winchester, one at
Cedar Creek, and one at Fishers
Fill. The expense of the trip WILDE
about $40 each.
The 34th Massachusetts regiment
took part in some of the hardest fight
ing which occurred in the Valley, and
it was there that Capt. G. w. Thomp-
son, who lived here and recruited Co.
d from Springfield, fell. he was an
officer in regard to whom his men felt
that while he might have equals no
man could be his superior.
[Sprinaietd 1Idss. } Republican.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
NEW SERIES, VOL. XVIII, NO. 80.
West Virginia University.

=
The Greenbrier Independent has
an able article on the West Virginia
University, from which we extract
the following:
During the year 1867 the school
was entirely under the control and
direction Of the Republican party.
The President, President, all
the professors and instructors, and
the entire Board Of Regents were
pronounced Republicans. In that
year, of the whole number of stu
dents enrolled, one hundred and forty
three were in the Preparatory De
partment. In the year 1871, of the
166 students, one hundred and thir-
ty-four were in the Preparatory De
partment. All of this time the school
was thoroughly Republican-iu factno
student with Democratic proclivities
was allowed to feel comfortable or at
home in the institution. 1t appears
from this that the University was
nothing more at that time than high
school kept up by the State at an
annual expense of $4,000 for the
benefit of the people of Monongalia
county. DR.. Martin was then the
President, and he complained of the
frequent changes in the board of in
structions. This is very signif-
cant straw to show how the wind set
when the University was run by the
Republican party. A we'll managed,
prosperous school does not have 'sfre-
qucnt changes in the board of instruc-
tion.''
Since the Democratic party came
into power there have been very few
changes in the board of instruction,
and they were only such as were oc-
casioned by necessity, the professors
having resigned. For the greater
part of the past ten years the major
ity of the faculty have been Rcpubli-
cans, and to-day six of the twelve
professors and instructors vote the
Republican ticket. There has never
been but one Democrat at the head
of the school as President, and that
was Hon. w. L. Wilson, acknowl-
edged by all to have been the most
refined, thoroughly accomplished,
and efficient head the University ever
had. Under his management and
direction the number of students in
the preparatory Department decreas-
ed to 40 and those in the College De-
partment increased to Ia. 1t be-
came more like University and less
like q high school, and to-day the
school shows higher state of eff
cheney than ever before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
General Lee and the PrisonerN

A gentleman may be tempted by
circumstances to do an ungentlemanly
act. If he yields, he does so against
the protest of his instincts. This
fact is brought out by the author of
"Bullet and shell, in story of Cen
eral. Lees examination of q Union
officer, who had been taken prisoner
at the battle of the Wilderness. The
officer was lying on the ground, being
wounded in aleg and arm, surrounded
by group of Confederate soldiers.
The group suddenly separated rs q
mounted officer rode up. One of the
men helped me to my feet at his COM
mand.
"What part of your army do you
belong to sir?'' he asked.
'"The Fifth Corps"
"Who commands it now2''
General Warren"
elbow many men has her"
''Forty or fifty thousand," said I,
purposely exaggerating the number.
"Indeed! So many as that? How
many, then, have you in the whole
army?''
''Two or three hundred thousand, "
I replied with laugh.
''Now you are joking" said the
stranger, quietly. ''TelI me, is it
true that General Grant is in com
mand of your forccs?''
''Ie is with the army, sir, but we
understand General Meade COM
mands it.''
"That amounts to the same thing"
remarked the officer, in a amusing tone.
''But tell me, sir, how many men
have you, really, this side of the
River Rapidan."
"Excuse me, sir" I Ireplicd "I
know I am prisoner in your hands,
wounded and helpless; but that fact
gives you no right to question me as
you are doing. 1 have already an
swered more of your questions than
my duty to my flag permits. You
cannot expect me to give you any
information regarding our army or its
strength.
''You are quite right, sir" replied
the officer, sadly. 81 beg your par
don. Goodnight.
AS the speaker uttered these last
words he bowed gravely, and putting
spurs to his horse, was soon out OF
sight.
'sWho was that?" exclaimed, as
the Confedcrates gathered about me
once more.
General Robert E.Aee," replied
q Snrcrnanf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
Home items.
"All your own fault

III OAl ON' u ihu!G
If y0u remain sick vhe: you Gun
Get hop bittcrs that ncver-F'dii.
The weakest woman, smallest child. and
sicllest invalid can use Eop bittcrs with safety
and great good.
old men tottcring around from Rheuma-
tism, kidney trouble or any weakness will lie
almost new by using hop bittcrs.
My wife and daughter were made healthy
by the use of hop bitters aud I recommend
them to my peoplc.-AIcthodist Clergyman.
Ask any good doctor if hop
Bit;crs are not the best family medicine
Gn-C3rtn.
-NGalarial fever. Ague and BiIiousncss, will
leave every ncighUorhood as soon rs hep Bit
tors arrive.
My mother drove the paralysis and ncu-
ralgia all out of her system with hop bitters" "
Ed. 0S,ccgo Sw't
Keep tie kidneys healthy with hop Littcrs
and yOu need not fear sickness.
Ice water is rendered harmless and more
refreshing and rcyiyiug with hep bitters i'll
each draught.
Tile yigor OF youth for the aged and infirm
i'll hop bittGrs.
January 30. 1SS2-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
nCL1NroN. iowa. April "a. 1as1.

CLINTON, IOWA, April ~, 1881.
81 wish you would send 1nc spring for the
Vim. Ellery Watch. X * By the way this
Ellery is watch sold in your Screw Bezcl
Case to a farmer last fall. The first of jan
uary he lost the watch il. the woods, and found
it this week in about one foot OF water. 1t lad
lain three months and over in snow and water.
with but slightinjury TO the wa:ch-only u hair
spring. G. s. RAYMOND"
The above were very severe tests, and de-
monstratc beyond doubt, that for any reason
able length OF time during which a watch might
be under water it would receive no injury what
ever.
We make these cases in both gold and silver,
and as a Perfectly D~st-Proof Stem Winding
TTGtch Case, Challenge tie World 10 Produce its
Equal.
For Sale by all First-Class Jewellers.
Nav g 1SS3-Sm
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
The JoiEosotng letters tell their oecs
Story.

''YALDosTA, GEORGIA, July 30, 1859.
81 sold one of your Patent Dust-Proof Cases
about ten months ago, and the other day it
came back to me with the request to make it
wind easier. On examination found that the
stem was rusty, and inquired into the cause
of it. Tie gentleman stated to me that he was
starting some saw-logs that had lodged in the
bend of the river, when his chain caught in q
bush and threw his watch into about twelve
feet of water, and he was about two hours hnd-
ing it. When he got it out it was running and
he thought alright. II about three months he
found that the stem was hard to turn and Gems
it to me.
can say that the watch is all that the COM
Pany claim for it and recommend it to all rail-
road and mil mcn.
b " REN,rLY."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24

Please read carefully. the following,
and then if you have any doubt that
such are not facts, call and see for
yourself. Have just received fine as
sortment of JeweIry-such as Watch
cs, Gold and Silver; Jewelry of all
patterns and styles; Cold and Seal
Rings, for ladies and gentlemen. Sill
yer Ware, lot of it. Musical Instru-
ments, prices low. Watches, Clocks
and Jewelry of all kinds Repaired at
prices lower than elsewhere in the
State. Call and see for yourself and
be convinced. All work warranted.
H. A. BURTON.
P. S.-American Corn Cure takes
Corns off your feet in FIVE days. Try
it. II. a. B.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
DIsCEELANEOUs.

This case lie formed in one solid piece with
out joint or seam, opening in front only, thus
avoiding the usual Cap, and securing greater
strength and durability.
These Watches arc all open face. The bezel,
into which an extra strong crystal is fitted with
an especially prepared waterproof cement. is
attached to the case by scrcwing it thereon, and
thus forms an air-tight junction with the body
of the case, which is proof against dust and
moisture.
To railroad men, Travellers miners. lumber
men and others who arc almost constantly ex-
posed and who have to make frequent reference
to the watch, these qualities are OF the utmost
importance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24

WINCHESTER AND VIcINITY.-FroIn
the Times we clip the following items:
A steam laundry (if suitable quar-
ters can be obtained) will be started
here in short time, with two Yeri-
table John Cinnamon in charge.
Mrs. Caroline r. Heist, for many
years q citizen of this place, died on
the 18th of April, 1888, at the resi-
dence OF her brothcr-in-law, George
II. Osborn, near Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Our own Jordon is not hard road
to travel. Milk and honey flow in
There is a goodly num-
ber gathered there, and all arc we'll
pleased. The menu comprises every
thing that can be obtained.
The improvement to the Episcopal
Church has begun. We learn that
some S3, 900 will be expended. A
change of the interior so as to have
the choir and organ near the altar,
completion of the steeple aud other
changes are contemplated.
The extensive paper mills, near
our city, were sold last week by the
owners to Messrs. Whistler & Stone,
the late proprietors of the Columbia
Iron Furnace located in Shenandoah
county. The consideration was not
made public. BY a subsequent trans
action we learn that Messrs. Evans
& Bros. the well known tobacco mer-
chants of our city, acquired an in
terest IN this valuable property.
Judge j. Homer Crcbs, who pre-
sided over our Police Court for the
last ten years, and to whose firmuess
in the administration of justice to all
infractors of the Law the quiet and
peace of our community was very
much due, has doffed the judicial
er1nine, having been with the minor
ity in the last spring election, and
will be found in future at the Taylor
Hotel, in the office. Guests will be
under his charge and viii receive
every attention that can be given them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
Oranges and Florida
Better than Bree=es and Blossoms

Even the baImy air and Grange grOvea Of
Florida fHli to keep its people full of Happiness
and comfort. Art must help nature every
wherein the tropics as among the pines of
the North. And. chief among the blessings
which are adapted to all zones" write Dir. J.
&. Wallace, of Fort Dadc, Fla, sis PAKKER's s
TONIC. 1t seems To have The world for q field
and most of the current diseases yield to its
action. I have used it i'll the cases of deli
cate and dyspcptic young lady, with the most
gratifying results. II seemed to accomplish
with ease what the usual prescriptions and
treatment for that miserable naludy failed
wholly to bring about. am also glad to state
that the Tonic has greatly relieved nc person.
ally of 81 troublesome atomic condition of the
stomach OF long standing. It is the ideal
purifier aud invjgor&nt."
Mcssrs. HIsCOX IL Co. c&II especial attention
TO the fact that after April 16 1883, the name
and style OF this preparation will hereafter be
simply PGrEe,'s Tonic. The word Ginger is
dropped, for the reason that unprinciDlcd
dealers constantly dcceiviug their patrons
by substituting inferior preparations under
The name of GiHger; and as ginger is an uu-
Important tiavoring ingredient III our Tonic
we are that our friends will agree with us
as to the prOpriCty Of the change. There 1rit
be no change, hO'cerel. in the preparation ITSELF
and all bottles rCuluinirg in tho hands OF deal
@rS, wrapped under the name OF "P4REER'S
GiNGER IO&IC," contain the genuine medicine
if tie signature OF IiIsCOA Il Co. il ut tho bot
tom of outside wrapper.
june ), lSS3-1V.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24

A VOICE From TIE NoRTHwzsr.-
Milwaukee, Wis.--The Daily Sentinel,
which is the leading morning paper
of this State, writes est. Jacobs Oil,
the wonderful remedy for rheumatism,
has been used by large number of
people in this city, and with eject
truly marveIOus,"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24

DR.. J. C. Riddler, Jefferson City,
No., says: ''Persons who use
Browns Iron Bittcrs always speak
well of it. I think it a good medi-
cine.''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24

Glass Fruit Jars, in quarts and half
gallon. for sale at lowest prices by
S. S. DALGARS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
Low WENSTEEEs ER OS.y
Spriag Clothing &c lNcreAant Tailoring

E.. @ EV L u $ EEsS SE p S.y
Spriag Clothing &c lNerchamt Tailoring
TIME Largest and Most Complete Assortment
Of Tasteful and Reliable
CLOTHING
we have ever offered. Every Garment Of the
Best Manufacture and Guaranteed as Repre-
Mems Suits. @S.75 to $4,000 Boys' School
and Dress Suits, 81. u to %E3.HO. Childrcn's
Salts. from 10 10 wears 81. Is to IS 90. Mems
Pants. 75c. TO 90 Children and Boys Pants
iOa. 10 81 50. Gail and examine our goods ard
prices before purchasing.
SPRING OVERCOATS.
If VIC needed any encouragement our cx-
pcvicrCc in the sale of STRING OTENCoATs
'vHuld givG il to us hcapGd full aud rINuIing
Ui,el. Who would be expected 10 think OF a
%arrrcrt so distiactly spring production.
while the heaviest wraps are ~ order! And
vet We have sold them. day after day, i'll the
very teeth Of SNOW and frost. forcing the sea-
son as it %aS never forced before i'll tt2gcrS-
town. There mustbe some attraction Of beauty
of manufacture. or of excellence Of ft, or of
mOdcrltcHcss of price which accounts for the
premature popularity Of tlCs" garments. We
should Ge glad to have y0u call and study the
subject ON cur counters. Our salesmen will
give you all needed help III solving the problem
10 yUlir (atid Our) satisfaction.
LCWIs&STEJE BROS,
Ou"-Pricc Cl0tliicIS and TailOrs,
No. West Washington street.
liHgcrstOwn, Md.
SPECIAL NOTICE
To The Fq,7"ss Of Mashi!o" G q? ed r. L''tss'jH';
Frd,tGiia Co.. Pc.
LowESSTEINs' PUNPKI& Prizes!
Upon application will send. postage pre-
paid. package of our ''PEOIIrIC PUMPKIN
SEED" together with conditions for competing
for tho following prizes:
$50 i1p Gold for tho Heaviest Pumpkin grown
from our seed.
$50 ia Sjiyc'' for the Largest Pumpkin grown
from orr HrcC;.
$40 Dress Sua for the Most Perfect Pumpkin
grown from seed.
$40 business Suii for the Cglicst Shape Pump
Kin grown from Our seed.
s5 business sat for the Smallest Ripe Pump
Kin from orr seed.
Jury Of Five Farmers will make the awards.
Pumpkins to be delivered at our store be-
tween October and IS. 1>s3. Write us, and
we Will send yOu the seed and rules for com
Ictn~. IOWENSTEIN BROS.
April 81. laaS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
ADVERTISING RATES.

One Square q inch or Iess) / to Sweeks s1.5o
Each subsequent insertion. =. .......,. 80
One Square, three months ..s.s.......... 4-GO
One Square, 6 months. Observation-Disclosures. 500
One Square, one year ..... :. ....s... .10-CO
Candidates Announcements.-For County
Officers. $500; State or Congressional, $1,000
Others at regular Advertising Rates.
Obituary Notices exceeding fTe lines, 10 Cts
per line.
Liberal deductions made for Quarter, Hals
and Whole Columns, to Annual, Semi-AnOOa1
and Quarterly Advertisers.
No advertisement to be considered by tho
month or year unless specified on tho Manr-
script, or previously agreed upon between the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24

If disease has entered tho system
the only way to drive it out is to pu-
rify and enrich the blood. To this
end, as is acknowledged by all Med
ical men, nothing is better adapted
Jhan iron. The fault hitherto has
been that iron could not be SO pro-
pared as to be absolutely harmless
to the Che teeth. This difficulty has
been overcome by the Brown Chem
ical Company of Baltimore, Md, who
offer their Browns Iron Bittcrs as n
faulucss iron preparation a positive
cure for dyspepsia, indigestion, kid
ncy troubles, etc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24
Remember the Pledge.

The husband was quick OF temper
and often inconsiderato. They had
been married not u year, when one
day, in fit Of hasty wrath, he said
to his wife:
~ want no corrections made from
you. If you are not satisfied with
my conduct you can return to your
home whence took you, and Gnd
happiness with your kind"
eff leave you," returned tho un-
happy wife, "will you give back that
which 1 brought to you:"
every dollar. I covct not your
wealth. You shall haveit all back" {"
"Ahp" she answered, 81 need not
the wealth of gold. thought not OF
dress. Imcan my maiden heart-my
first and only love-my buoyant
hopes, and the promised blessings Of
my womanhood. Can you give these
back to me?"
4 moment Of thought-of oonvul-
sion-and then taking her to his arms:
''No, no my wife, cannot do that,
but will do more I will keep them
henceforth unsullied and unpaid. I
will cherish your blessings us my own,
and never again, God helping me, will
I forget the pledge gave at the holy
altar when you gave your peace and
happiness into my keeping"
How true it is that ga soft answer
turncth away wrath" and how many,
oh, how many OF the bitter strifes OF
domestic life might be avoided by re-
membering and acting in accordance
Herewith!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-07-24

~ ENT'S. Ladies' and Children's Shoes. in
VI great variety, justreceivcd and for sale on
shortG1't profits, by s. s. DALGARN.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-26
Washington dispatches to the Gin

Washington dispatches to the Gin
cinnati News journal indicate that
the president is about to enter upon
some vigorous housecleaniug and
fence.6xing. Lowell is to be re-
called from the Court of st. james,
Folger is to take his place, Crowley is
to be made secretary of the treasury,
and Brewster is to be bounced in ia
vor of a man from the Northwest as
soon as the star route trials close.
The resignation of Folger and Brews>
ter are said to be, even now, in the
hands of the President, but if they
are not to take effect until the star
route trials close. there is no immedi-
cause for alarm! 7-oT1ug
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-26

In his recent i'll timed and artrabil.
ious speech, Mr.. Conkling went spec
tally out Of his way to remark tina:
f'the Democrats are about to take
control Of the country" Similar OBJ
servations drop now and then, we no.
tice, from the careless lips of other
republican statesmen who have re-
sumed their law practice. Almost
every day in Washington, some one
of these melancholy patriots shakes
his slow, conclusive finger in the face
of the country and declares that the
Democratic party can hardly fail to
elect the next President. There are
even occasional cases of men in Office
and therefore Presumably of good di-
gestion, who voice this gloomy view
of the situation; and altogether the
thing is getting to be trifie tiresome,
not to say provoking. The prophet
of evil is disagreeable at best. which
is at distance; but when considered
at short range and as family board
er, is apt to take on in time the
suggestion of nuisance. Globe
Democrat.