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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-11-27
FARM PRODUCTS.
According to Commissioner LorIng's Re-
port--A Plea for the Forests.

According to Commissioner Lorlng's Re-
port--A Plea for the Forests.
WASHINGTON, Nov 21.--ln the report of
the Commissioner OF Agriculture submitted
yesterday it is shown that the value Of
meats has increased from S300,00 900 to
$500, 600, 900; corn, from $500, 6S0,S7S to
1904, S1s, 3O4; wheat, from S124, 635, 545 to
S436,90S 1853; hay, from $780, 1853 to
$409, sos, 1888; dairy products, from $152 $780,
600 to 1852, 500, 900; cotton from $211,-
$1,000 to S271, $50, l2l, and other products
in proportion, more than doubling the ag-
gregate value and increasing it from ST.
600, 900, 900 to SO, 600, 900, 900 in round num-
bers. With good prices the current pro-
duction of the agriculture of the United
States can be little short OF $4,000, 900, 900,
and the values are those of the home mar
kets, and not of Eastern commercial cities
or ports of expectation. The Commissioner
said:
:, wheat. area $3.50 Tnu~as-haxond the re-
Countries as TO deprela I'M sprft.e 10 a point
unprecedented in recent years, favoring at
certain points the use of wheat in feeding for
pork production. The cause of this superb
bundance is two-fold. First, tho extensive
settlement I'm the Northwestern prairies and
the dry plains of the Pacific coast; and, sec
ond, the extraordinary period of comparative
failure of European wheat for several consec-
utive years. The progress of settlement must
Re less rapid hereafter; and already has been
ollowed by comparative plenty. These facts
of products and prices point to the sharp ne
cessity of adapting the production 10 the con-
sumption. to supply the food products now
imported, TO give remunerative employment
to agricultural labor and food in variety and
cheapness to consumers"
The commissioner says that the destruc-
ton of forests Is alarming, but he finds
cause for qualification in the extensive
planting of young trees in the Western
States. He says that the destruction Of
forests for lumber is greater than the legiti-
mate demand, and has resulted in burden
ing the market. Further discussing the
subject, the commissioner says:
1.-The great pine forests of the Northwest
are nowdepeted to such an extent that South
ern Pine is brought into competition with IL in
the Chicago market, and perceptble tnroad
has been made upon those vast forests which
cover so large proportion OF the Gull states.
The same reckless and wnsteful methods OF
numbering are pursued there which have so
rapidly consumed the Northern and Western
forests. This condition of things makes IL
more important every year to endeavor to
preserve the forests which form part of the
public domain, and to so guard and control
them by law as to make them of the greatest
and most lasting benefit to the country"
The bureau is now investigating the
culture of silk in accordance with the act OF
Congress which made an appropriation OF
$4,000 for that purpose,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1884-11-27
THE MOON.

What 1t Is Doing to the Planet on which
We Live.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
MARRIED.

In HagcrstOwn. at the parsonage of the N.
e. Church. by Rev. Mr.. Smith, February 18th.
1884,. Mr.. MILTON SKINNER and Miss ELLA
MAY THOMPSON-both of this county.
February 5tll. at St. Joscph's Church. Mar
tinsbur@. by Rev. II. ]. McKccfrcy, Mr.. FRAN
CHS MINGIIINI to Miss IRENE BYERS-bOth
of Berkeley county.
At the Associate Reform Church. Baltimore.
February 9th. 1894. by Rev. John LcYburn DR..
THOMAS +. KEEN. of l.Oudoun county, Va,
to Miss KATHLEEN S. MCVEIGII, of Bulti-
more city.
At FL Paso, Texas. on the 18th of January.
by Rev. Mr.. --, Mr.. JOHN FRAZIER of
LoudOun county. Va, and Miss SUE SMITH,
granddaughter of the late james Lindsey, of
this Ounty.
On February 10. 1881. at the Lutheran Par
s0nagc, in Frederick city. Md. by the Rev. DR..
Dichl, WN. Fl. FLOCK to Miss LIZZIE LONG.
both of MiddlctOwn Valley.
On January 3Oth. 1884, in Winchester. hv
Rev. J. II. Parlctt, JAMES 3. HALL and Miss
ALICE SMITH-both of Frederick county, Va.
On January 25th. 1881. at White Post by
cridk county. and Miss ANN V. BEAM, of
Warren county, Va.
III ChaclcstOwn. February 9Th. 1884. BIZ Rev.
y c. Hopkins. Mr.. JOHN sMALLWOOD to
Miss PINKIE KANNON-bOth of this county
At the residence of the BRIDES father, r. 4.
J3iondcl, in Martinshurg. February It'll. by Rev.
r. c. Holland. Mr.. CHARLES X. O'NEAL and
Mrs. MARY ADAMS.
On January 20th 1881. at the NJ. E; Church
South. Winchester, by Rev. John s. Martin. \.
y. RUTHERFORD and Miss FLORENCE v.
daughter of John Boyd-all of Frederick
county. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

The terrible floods on tho Ohio
river have ahatcd, and in their wake
is left untold suffering and distress.
Thanks to the charitable opposition of
the American people, this is being
mitigated as fast as possible, and sup
plies of all kinds are being sent for
ward rapidly from various points.
Local action in the matter was taken
by our Town Council last Tuesday
night. followed by similar action of
the County Court, and supplies of
food, clothing and money are being
raised among our people for the des-
titute on the Ohio river borders of
our State. Let nothing that can be
of service in such an emergency be
withheld, Money, food, clothing,
bedding, and in fact almost anything,
will be gIadIyrcceived; and the needs
of these people will be very great for
some time to come. Give them all
you can, and do so as quickly az pos
Sible.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
John Browns scaHold.

Quite a sensation was created in
our community, several days ago, by
the passage through the streets of the
lumber that composed the scaffold
upon which John Brown was executed,
on the 10th of December, 1850
Shortly after his execution the scat
fold was taken down, and this lumber
used in erecting a back porch to the
brick dwelling on the corner of Law
renee and Liberty streets, so long the
property and residence of an esti-
mable lady, well-known to all. After
her death, which occurred several
months ago, this house was purchased
by our enterprising citizen, Col. John
NJ. Coyle, and he, with desire to
preserve more effectualIy this ma
terial, which will be SO valuable to the
relic seeker, has caused this porch to
be removed and the lumber carefully
stored away, under lock and key
BY a singular coincidence, this lum-
Der has been handled by the same
parties upon each removal. The car
penters, two in number, and who still
live among us, erected the scaffold,
took it down after the execution, built
the porch which it composed, and
now, to complete their labors in hand
ling it, have taken down the porch
and stored it away. Each piece is
carefully numbered and preserved,
so that there can be no possible qucs-
ton as to its identity. Not only is
the fact established by the personal
knowledge of the parties who erected
the scaffold, but also by many others
of our citizens still living. We I'M
derstand the Colonel has had many
applications for pieces of the lumber
for canes, picture frames, &C., but he
desires to keep it intact, and will
make no promises to furnish the relic
seeker with his desired object. Now
that "a years have passed since the
storm of the Brown raid passed over
our valley, writer's from different sec
tons of the country are often seen in
our streets, inquiring for the exact
locality of Browns execution and for
the particulars thereof. Many and
frequent are the applications for some
relic, or some landmark to satisfy
that curiosity or instinct, common to
human nature, of investigating the
locality and particulars of incidents
that have passed into history. We
shall refer all future inquiries to the
Colonel, as he is so well supplied with
the desired material
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
DIED,

At Ills home in DufIiclds. this county jan
nary 2Gth 1884. Mr.. GEORGE W. FLETCHER
aged 2i years and days.
At the residence of her son-in-!aw, james
Harsha, Circlcvillc, Ohio, on january 2Otii
1884, Mrs. RACHEL CRUEI, widow of the late
John Crum, aged 81 years. Mrs. c. was q ma
tive OF CharlcstOwn. and lived number of
years in Winchester. She was n consistent
member OF the NJ. f. Church for siNty-scven
years.
February list, 1884, at the residence of G. 8.
l3ili. in Martinsburg, Miss ROSANNA SHAF-
FER, aged II years.
III Martnsburg. on january 3Oth. 1854. NAN
ME VIRGINIA NOLL. daughter of Mr. James
w. Noll, aged years. 4 months and II daya
IN MEMORIAM.
A good man has passed away. and left behind
him record. such as few can boast of. Onthc
22d ultimo, Mr.. LEWIS HAWKING died at his
residence near Oatlauds, in the sixty-ninth
year of his age, leaving Il devoted wife and
eight children to mourn his loss. HIr. Hawking
was man of the pur2st integrity of character
upright and honest in all his transactions, and
with noble and generous heart which never
lost an opportunity of fulfilling the golden rule
and doing good unto others. Ills death has
lett an aching void in the hearts Of his bcrcavcd
family which can never he filled and the poor
in that community have lost q friend whom
they will long and sadly mourn. But his
friends have the blessed consolation of knowing
that he is at rest and with his Savior lie pro-
teSSed faith i'll Christ, and was baptized before
his death. though in his entire life were dem
onStratcd 1.-THE fruits of the holy spirit, love-
JOY. peace, long-suffeTing. gcntcnecss, good
ness. faith. mcckncss. temperance"
lie now shines in the light of God
His likeness stamps his brow.
Through the shadows of death his feet have
trod,
And he reigns in glory now.
He has found the joys of heaven;
He is one of the angel band
To his head crown of light is given,
And harp is in his hand.
Friends Of his mortal years.
The trusted and the true.
Ge are walking still through the valley of
tears,
And he waits to welcome you
Then why should Your tears run down.
And your hearts be sOrCly rivcn.
For another gem is in the Savior's crown
And another soul i'll Heaven. c.
Washington, d. c., FEB. Sth. 1854.
[LeesbuTg Mirror.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
Relief Measures.
CnAnLEsrowN, w. ". Feb. e 1ss

CHARLESTOwN, w. VA, Feb. 10 1884.
At meeting of the Town Council held to-
day, the undersigned were appointed COM
mitteo to convey TO the authorities of the vart-
Gus cities and towns, and to all citizens of our
State and Country, the following resolution
which was unanimously adOpted:
ReSOEUed, That in view of the recent calamity
of floods, by which q large number of our fell
low citizens of this State and of other States
have been suddenly rendered homeless and
helpless, we hereby express the profound SYM
pathy of our people for them in their affection.
ResoEred, That tho said Committee be in
structcd to call on the citizens of this town to
assist in relieving the distress now so fearful
among large portion of the inhabitants of
our own State by such liberal contributions of
money, wearing apparel, food, or in fact any
and every article which will serve to relieve
unutterablc restitution.
ResOlred, That the County Commissioners of
Jefferson County are requested to meet at once
and take steps to make the effort in this behalf
general throughout the county.
EesOLCed, That said Committee transmit a
copy of these resolutions to the authorities of
the Towns and Cities in this State which have
suffered from this great calamity of flood and
neighbOrs.
j. v. SIMMONS. Mayor,
G. MASON HOUGH, Recorder.
B. G. WASHINGTON, Councilman.
Committee.
In connection with the above the citizens oil
CharlestOwn and all persons who feel disposed
to contribute to the object above set forth, are
requested to at once send whatever they can to
the committee that it may be forwa rded to the
needy people.
left at the stores of Mr.. W. s. Merchant, S. s.
D0lgarn. or J. Ran Rodrick, and money with
the Cashiers of either Of the Banks:
j. v. SIMMONS,
C. NJ. HOUGH.
B. C. WASHINGTON.
Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

A Wheeling hteUigemccr reporter
has recently interviewed Mr.. +. II.
Dick, of that city, Superintendent OF
Rau's Cave Company, who says with
regard to the cave of the company,
near Harper's Ferry, in this county,
that it is not the intention to have the
cave opened for visitors the coming
season, but by the summer season of
1885 it is expected to have everything
in good order, including 4 large hotel,
pavilions, etc., similar to those at Luz
ray and other like resorts. The
entrance is only about 1900 feet
from the Baltimore and Ohio track.
The Baltimore and Ohio Company has
indicated to the cave company that it
proposes to do all il can to make the
resort a SUCCESS. Last season the
Baltimore and Ohio carried 100, 900
people TO Island Park, charming To-
cality.situated midway between Rau' s
and HarPer's Ferry, for picnic and
excursion parties. The company
expects to catch at least half of this
pumber every season.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

The SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON has not
Visited our sanctum for several
weeks. We hope it will make its APP
pearancc more regularly hereafter, as
it is one Of our best exchanges, and
we are always out of SPIRIT when it
fails to come.-PocdhontdS Times.
We arc sorry that our brother edi-
tors have not received the SPIRIT reg
ularly, bat will endeayor to correct
the error in future.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
BUILDING CONTRACTS.

TENHE undersigned, BUILDER and CON
1 TRACTOR, desires to inform the Citizens
OF Jefferson County and the Community geneI-
ally that he is prepared to undertake eli kinds
OF Building Contracts, viz:
HOUSE BUILDING. BARNS. BRIDGES. &c.
Also furnish draft or sketches at shortnotice,
with estimates
An experience of ten years warrants me in
saying that can please Building Community :
and refer the people of Jefferson to my patrons
in this and my native County of Clarke Con
tSmplating permanent home in Jefferson
C:eunty; at summit Point. hope thus to iden-
tty with. and make myself known to her peo-
pie, and ask a share of their patronage.
Feb 10, 1ss4-tf. F. r. PULLIAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

Oar former townsman, Mr.. A. w.
Hawks, is becoming quite prominent
in Baltimore literary circles. BY pa
pers of that city, VIC observe that he
has just been highly compIimentcd
for readings at an entertainment OF
Madison Lodge of Good Tcmplara,
and is down or the programme fol
similar duties in n musical and lite
rary entertainment Of American Star
Lodge of American Masons. Besides
he is a frequent contributor to the
Bultimorean, 3 altimore Weekly, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

The firm ofThorn, Langdon & Co.,
of New York, (ef which our friend
and former countyman, James R,
Langdon, is one of the principal part
ners,) we are pleased to note, has
purchased and added to their own the
entire business of AIessrs. Smith,
Winston & Co., 531 and 1913 Bowery
and will occupy the premises at once,
To one Of the largest, best equipped
and most complete Coffin and Casket
Factories in the world, they by the
above purchase add the largest, best
arranged, most prominently located
and elegant warehouses and Offices in
New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

The Baltimore Conference of the
NJ. E. Church South, will meet in Bal
timore, March 18th. Bishop A. w.
Wilson, will preside.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

Congress, last week, passed a joint
resolution appropriating $500, 900 for
the relief of the sufferers from the
overflow of the Ohio River and its
tributaries, and on Friday supple
mented it with $1,000 900 more.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

The B. 6 o. officials have given
notice that they will forward contri-
buttons for the sufferers from the flood
to Wheeling free of charge,-light
packages by express and heavy ones
by freight.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

We regret to learn that Mr.. w. T.
Logan, Mayor of Martinsburg and
one Of the editors Of the Independent,
is suffering from paralysis, and is in
a critical CONDITION.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

In the United States Senate on
Thursday, the nomination of Mr..
George F. Evans to be Postmaster at
Martinsburg, after long debate, was
re-committcd to the Committee on
Post-ORices and Post Roads.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

The Parkersburg Sentinel says:
g Some Democrats in this section are
expressing wish that they may have
an opportunity to vote for John W.
Grantham for Govcnor. They will
never vote for Z better man for the po-
sition.''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

To TIE WEsT.-A Special Train
will leave Hagerstown, Md, at
1850 A. NJ, via Cumberland Val
ley and Pennsylvania Railroads, on
Tuesdays, February 10Th and 26th,
March 4th, 18th, 18th, and 25th,
April 1st and 8th, 1854, with through
cars for st. Louis and Chicago, con-
Meeting with trains for Freepcrt, Polo,
Mt. Morris, Mt. Carroll, Dixon,
Springfield and for points in Kansas,
Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas and
New Mexico. Household Goods will
be carried through on the most favor
able terms. An Agent of the Com
pany will have charge of the Excur-
sion Train, and will see that all COM
forts and convenience are provided.
Freight Cars will be run through to
Destination without change. Elegant
Coaches Lighted with Gas. Baggage
checked to destination. For Pas
senger and Freight Rates and full in
formation, apply in person to Chas.
Feldman, Agent Cumberland Valley
R. r., Hagerstown, Md, or by letter
to ]. N. Abbey, Pass. Agent Middle
Dist, 101 S. Broad St., Philad'a, Pa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

Hon. f. Boyd Faulkner contributed
$50 to the relief of the sufferers from
the food at Wheeling.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
TO the Citizens of JeTeF
son County,.

Owing to the great destitution IN many towns
villages and country sections of our State
caused by the recent floods in the Ohio. K..
nawha and other rivers. we respectfully urge
the people of this county to assist. as far q
they can, by contributions of Money. Clothing
Or any article which gan be OF services to this
distressed and destitute people.
And in furtherance of the foregoing object
we appoint the gentlemen Lclow named to re.
ccive such articles as may he contributed, and
have them forwarded to the most needy:
AUGMENTATION w. Granthaul, Rev. Jno
8. Gibson, John NJ. Nicely.
LEETowN-Eugene Baker, Ephrsfm Watson
J. G. Wyatt.
SHE"HERDsTowN-G. T. Licklider, David
Billmycr, G. Il. Hodges.
DUFE!ELDs-Jaco6S S. Melvin, R. L. wysoug
Adam Link.
KAELETowN-W. II. T. Lewis, W. o. Nor.
ris. DIR. w. w. Brown.
SUMMIT PoINT-C. L. wilson, DIR. A. P
Thomson. N. ii. Willis.
UAKPER'S FERRY. G.. Hurst, L. Tearncy
s. Y. Yantis.
I. II. STRIDER,
President Of the County Court.
February 10, 1881.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

The Baltimore Conference of the
NJ. E. Church, will meet in Washing
ton City, March 5th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
Notice.

GEALED PROPOSALS for the Renting of
- the West ard Middle Rooms of the Market
House Building will be received by the Com
mittce uutil
Friday, February 29th, 1884,
at ~ o'clock. P A.. for One Year from April
LIST. 1854 with the privilege of a term of years
The Committee reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
B. C. WASHINGTON.
February 10, 1ss4-2t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
Nc, FEBRUARY 10, 1884.

Wendell Phillips, the great Massa-
chusetts agitator, died February I'd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19
OH. YES
Hay Wanted.

L the purchase of Hay. for packing. and re-
spectfully suggests that the farmers Of Jeffer-
son will give him call before disposfng of
their surplus crops, feeling assured that he can
offer them the very best prices that the market
viii afford. Address or call upon me at
CharlestOwn. GEO W JONES
October 9. 1sS3-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

Wood and Corn wanted at the
SPIRIT office,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-02-19

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-26
And Now We Have 1t All.


Mr. James Whitcomb Riley, the Indiana poet,
whose humorous and sentimental verses have
made him justly famous, was originally hotel
keeper and he has had a strange career. He
was born at New Bedford, Mass, and here he lived
for many years. His father was the captain of a
whaler, but the son never took to the sea. Capt.
Riley gave the young man an ample fortune
when he attained his majority, and the young
James invested the bulk of it in hotel which he
named the Ocean View House. This hostelry
soon became famous all over the East for its good
beds and splendid fare. Harrigan and Hart,
the comedians, spent summer there and Harri-
gan wrote a song about Riley and his hotel
which Dave Braham set to music. The song is
still popular throughout the land. Riley sold
his hotel in the winter of 49, invested his money
in Pennsylvania OIL lost everything, and then
moved to Indiana to try farming. Until within
the last four years he never wrote a line of
poetry The gift of poesy seemed to come to
him all at once. In year he became famous
and he is grandly maintaining his reputation
as the sweetest singer of the time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-04-26
GREENBACK POLITICS.
How Richard Gregg Thinks There Is Great
Upheaval Ahead.

UpheavaI Ahead.
Interview in Cincinnati News journal.
Mr.. Gregg, there appears to be some misun-
derstanding as to the time of holding your ma
tional convention. When is itl'
inlay %. l am the member of the national
committee forIndiana and delegate for the State
at large, Our committee fixed Indianapolis as
the place and that day the time, and it would be
unwise to attempt to change it now nor will it
be done"
evil you be candidate for the presidency9'
blandly inquired the reporter
81 will not My name will not be before the
convention with my consent" he replied, SEN
tentiously.
''Whom will your party nominateP
THAT is hard to tell. We have quite num-
Der of good men to select from by going outside
little. We are thinking more about and dis
cussing the propriety of nominating General
Butler than any other man just now If it be
known to the convention that he wants the nomi-
nation and will accept it on the platform it
adopts, it appears to be settled fact that he will
be the man"
"Does ne not want the nomination of the
Democratic party9" Clipped in the reporter.
II believe he is aiming at the overthrow of the
Republican party and all the selfish and corrupt
forces that keep it in power. To do this he
wants the Endorsement of all other parties.
believe that we are on the brink of a recast of
political parties and that General Butler is in a
position that if he will lead the forces that har
monte with his well known views he would be-
come, eventually the most prominent political
leader this country ever knew"