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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-30
DItching, ExcaYating. &c

TTHI mdersigned sti1 Offers his services as :.
u competent workman in the above line,
CisteTns, Ponds, Cellars, &c.-undsTtaken al
moderate rates, and faithfully executed Onders
left at residence, near COlOred SchOol-House.
WI receive prompt attention. Blasting also
a0ne m satisfactory manner; an& at lowest
rates. WESLEY LOWRY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-30
Notice
To Stockholders Of the Vest I-irginic
Publishing C0mpd,,y.

A GENERAL Meeting of the Stockholders
a of the West Virginia Publishing Company
town of CharIest0wn. Jefferson Co., w Va.
on the 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1854. at 3
o'clock, p. NJ. for the purpose of elccting a
Board of Directors, making Bylaws. and
transacting any other business which may be
lawfully done by said Stockholders i'll general
meeting assembled.
r. s. EICHELBERGER.
E. w BEDISGER
JNO. 7. COLSTON
JOSEPH TRAPNELI4.
i. c. WASHINGTON,
Sept. 16, 1SS4-2t. mcOrporators.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-30
Arlington House.
LuRAY. rAGa COUNTY. Y1RGlS1A.

TFNIfE undersigned has taken charge of the
a above IT"tcl. and having thoroughly rem
ovnt=d and rc-fnrnishcd the same is prepared
to serve tine travelling public with every accom-
medallion afforded by fIrst-class country hotels.
The patronage of the public. and especially OF
INV friends in Jefferson county. is respectfully
solicited. Rates moderate.
A. MILEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-09-30
Shenandoah valIeyR. z.
Time Table in Eject May ash, 1854
pI1L1. ~
Exnrsss. Rnress

No. has Pullman Sleeper New YorEto Chat
tsnOoga without change, via Harrisburg and
Roanoke.
No. 1 has Pullman sleeper Baltimore via w.
n. r. r. and HaEerstoWn to Macon, Ga, with
out change, also Roanoke to Memphis without
change.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
Tur colored men of the Eighth

The colored men of the Eighth
ward of this city will have an excel
lent opportunity to show the same
appreciation for white brother that
a white brother shows for them when
in majority. Whenever white men
are in a majority they usually elect
men of their owp persuasion to office.
Colored men can appreciate this fact
without drawing color line. MIR,
VIM. Sellers and Mr.. ]. II. Howard,
white and colored, are respectively
candidates for select council. If it is
question of fitness and ability to fill
the Office, neither white or colored
voter need hesitate a moment as to
which of the two men they will sup.
port.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
WE don't suppose whatever we sa,

We don't suppose whatever we say
upon the senatorial contest in this
state will change the result, but as we
have been in the habit Of protesting
vigorously against those things which
were Of little interest to the colored
people of the state, we can't some
how or other get out OF the way.
The talk about Cameron being de-
feated for United States Senator is
all bosh, for be was electing himself
while Blaine was being defeated, but
if there can be found on the floor Of
the United States senate man with
less regard for colored man than
Don Cameron then he ought to have
the belt. We don't mean that he ie,
commonly speaking, a negro hater,
because that would be recognizing
them, but he is just one of those kind
of fellows that could see a white man
over the heads Of thousand colored
men.
The state journal., 1884-12-27

TIE Legislature will convene on
the sixth of January, and the slated
arrangements for all the offices, as
set down, will likely be filled to the
letter. Ardent republicans will fill
the offices, but ardent and faithful as
Mr.. colored man has been it is not
likely be will be assigned to anything
higher than chief janitor of the water
closets, superintendent of the boot
backing and paper smoothing depart
ment.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit. oan be
cured by administering DIR. Haies'
Golden Specific.

It can be given in q cup of coffee or tea with
out the knowledge of the person taking "
the patient is moderate drinker or an alcoholic
wreck. thousands of drunkards have been
made temperate men who have taken the
Golden Specinc in their coffee without their
knowledge, ,andtoday believe they Quit drink king
of their own free will. No harmful effects result
from its administration. Cures guaranteed.
Circulars and testimonials sent free. rr
Address, GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co.,
lS5 Race St., Cincinnati, o.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
THE STATE JOURNAL

Has the largest circulation of any paper In the
State mana ged and published by colorsd men. 1t
has circulation in every part OF the State, and is
the only general newspaper devoted to the in
tsrest Of the colored people of Pennsylvania.
Advertisers will find the THE STATE JOURNAL
. good medium for reaching any part of the
State.
Specimen copies sent free.
Address all communications to
JOURNAL PUBLISHING CO..
Harrisburg, Pa.
The state journal., 1884-12-27

jlumore money than at anything else by
W u taking an agency for the best selling
book out. Beginners succeed grandlv. None
fail Terms free, HALLETT Book Co., Port.
land, Maine.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
Who will Enforce the Ordinance.

There is pending before the city
councils an ordinance compelling the
Pennsylvania railroad to shift all
cars below and above the Market
street crossing. This is one of the
most dangerous railroad crossings in
the city, located as it is across one of
the most important thoroughfares of
the city. The constant moving of
trains is continued menace to limb
and life. 1t is probable the ordi-
nance will pass councils, but who
will enforce its provisions. This
mighty and soulless corporation seems
to respect no law that comes in con-
tact with its desires, and, judging
from the tone of recent letter ad
dressed by President Roberts TO
Mayor Wilson, there is no intention
in the least to discommode the rail
road to protect the lives of citizens.
1t is altogether probable that the
only solution of the matter will be to
bridge Market street at this point.
The question naturally follows who
will pay for the bridging!
The state journal., 1884-12-27
A Young southerner seriously III.

Albert Sydney Johnson, of New Or
leans, grandson of the famous Confed-
crate General of that name, is lying dan
gerously i'll of typhoid fever at the City
Hospital. 1t was thought few days
ago that he could not possibly survive,
but he is somewhat improved and the
chances for recovery are much more IA
vorable. His father and mother have
both been in attendance at his bedside
The elder johnson is president of the
Tulane University of Louisiana. The
young man has been clerking in Colonel
NJ M'Cormick's Office.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

One Year, in advance, oo
Six Months, ioc
Three Months, AUG
Delivered to any part of the city by carriers at
FIFTEEN CENTS PER MONTH.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
Work, Not Talk Wanted.

THE call for a conference to take
into consideration the Importance OF
establishing industrial schools for
colored youths deserves some consld-
Grafton. We don't mean the confer
ence, but the object. We have little
faith in general conference, and we
take no stock whatever in large
bodies of colored men where, as a
general thing, lot Of nimcompoops
force themselves to the front for the
purpose Of hearing themselves talk,
If industrial schools are to be estab-
lished they must be conducted upon
30 genefar. n int eJh6aeuWip] Wip]te Gpfptt be
the different states can be aroused to
the Importance of industrial education
as we'll as intellectual education, the
first steps should be taken at home.
The fault with the calling of this
conference, at New Orleans, by a
number of prominent men who will
find it easy and convenient to be
there, is like most of the ideas of
our people-entirely too high. Let
this matter be worked upon . more
simple plan. Let the people be more
directly appealed to. Why go out
side of our own state to make plans
for an object needed right here?
Efforts have been made in Philadel-
phia to establish an industrial school,
Mrs. Fannie Jackson Coppin has
worked insiduously for the last four
or five years, and while her efforts
have not been crowned entirely with
success, she is none the less daunted
And how much aid has she received
from the prominent colored men OF
this state +? Now, if these gentlemen
are sincere, in place Of calling a con-
ference in New Orleans (Which is
anything but a central poinD, let
them begin the work at home. Let
a commission be established in the
several states and the war be carried
directly into the peoples midst. The
opinions and views set forth at
meeting of representative colored
men will end in talk. We are all
agreed upon the importance and ne
cessity, and what is wanted is not
talk but action. A string of resolu
tions, published in the papers of the
country, with Jones' and Smiths
speeches, would be nice things, no
doubt, to read, but they will never
build a school or learn child
trade. The experience in this state
among the prominent colored men
who have wrote and talked of indus
trial school is that they have never
backed their opinion up with dollar.
We would suggest TO any or all of
these Hons, Revs., Esq. and Coils,
leading men of the race, that had
each of them subscribed from SIS to
800 to found school for the indus
trial education of colored youth, that
the youth would not only rise up and
call them blessed, but their names
would 60 down to posterity as bay
ing done something sensible and
practicle.
The Philadelphia Press supported
Blaine and he was defeated. The
same paper opposes Cameron for
United States Senator, and we pa
tiently await the result of the opposi-
ton. We admire the Press about
az much as we do Don Cameron, and,
a. its touch is fatal, we only would it
were favorable to him.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
ADVERTISING.

No advertisements taken for less than fifty
cents. Special rates for quarterly, one-han
yearly or yearly advertisements. Notices ior
nublfc meetings. church entertainments and the
fIke will be charged for half the regular rates.
When job printing Ia given to this office no
charge will be made for local annOunceme
BilIs for Advertising will be collected monthly.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
Lykens valley Coal Trado.

Amount of coal transported over the
Summit Branch railroad for the week end
ing Saturday, Dec. 30, compared with
corresponding period last year:
The state journal., 1884-12-27
LINCOLN CEMETERY.

Special notice, at this season of the
year, is called to Lincoln Cemetery.
AS a resting place for the dead is
necessity, the sooner one is procured
the better, and now is the best time
to procure your lots, at reasonable
prices. The ground is being we'll
improved, consequently raising the
value of the lots. Moreover the lots
can be improved at this season at but
small cost.
All persons, irrespective of de,
nomination. can purchase lots in the
Cemetery. Lots can be purchased
for So, $40, SIS and $40.
INTERMENTS IN LOTS.
" w
Inlluren' .-..'.........s..........s L oV
INTERMENTs IN SINGLE SECTION.
.'.'....-............. ~ %
CnlluTen- .....,...... ...,................. eu
Any information can be had of the
secretary, J. p. SCOTT, sos South
street.
The state journal., 1884-12-27
Harrisburg Colored Church
and Society Directory.


Elder Street Presbyterian Church-Services at
1880 and 7:30. Sabbath school at 100 Lecture
and prayer meeting on Wednesday evening st
o'clock. Thomas Miller, Superintendent.
Lawrence Miller, Pastor.
Wesley Union Church, corner South street and
TANNERS avenue-Pastor, Rev. Il. 7. PearsaiL.
Services at 1920 and 7:30 every Sunday Sun
day school at l:9o. Jos. Il. Popel, Superintend.
Bethel NJ. e. Church, Short street--Pastor, Rev.
Amos Wilson. Services at 1890 and 7:3o every
Sunday. SABBATH school l:3o. Richard Snaiveiy,
Superintendent
Second Baptist Church, Eleventh street near
Market-Pastor, Rev. Beverly Jones. Ser
vices every Sunday at 1920 and 7:30. Sabbath
school l:3O. Robert Darlington, Superintend.
Free Will Baptist Church, corner William and
Colder Rev. Frazer. Services
every Sunday at 1890 and 7:30. Sabbath
school 1:3O. William Burrows, Superintend-
Union A. NJ E. Church, Tanners avenue-Pas.
tor, Rev. u. johnson. Services every Sunday
at 1880 and 7-3o. Sunday school P. NJ.
bath at 1880 and 1870. SABBATH school i:So
DIR. Solbert, Superintendent.
soorrrrr.
Brotherly Love Lodge 800, q. U. o., Of O. F.;
nall in South street; regular meeting every
Monday night,
Chosen Friends Lodge, Masonic hall, Odd Fell
lows building. South street regular meeting
every alternate Thursday night.
Golden Chain Council Hall, South Street,
Franklin Hall; regular meeting every Tuesday
night.
regular meeting every Tuesday night.
Household Of Ruth Hall, Odd Fellow Hall
South street; regular meeting every Tuesday
paxton Lodge, No. 16, A. z. NJ, meets very
Monday evening, at Franklin Hall, South q,
HEIJiSburg,
The state journal., 1884-12-27
Rr0Ee His Leg

Selby r. illness on Christmas evening
felland broke his leg at Third and Liberty.
He was with some friends, and in avoid
ing a playful blow aimed at his hat by
companion he slipped on the ice. Mr..
illness was taken to the home of Mr.. A.
B. Tack, his uncle, in whose employ
he is.
The state journal., 1884-12-27

We wonder if DR.. Tanner has put
the exhibits from the colored people
of Pennsylvania under glass case at
the exposition so as to keep them
from being scattered.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-11

| In France gardening Is practically
taught, II Is said, Ia more than 10000 pri.
mary schools.
Parker Hardin, fifteen years ord, son 81
w. Hardin. general OF Kentucky,
shot aud wounded a boy named Arthlr
Glove, at Frar kfcrt. wednesday, In q
quarrel.
The London TYBieS's correspondent,
writing from Haiphong, says that the
French attempt to cut of the Chinese re-
treat from Bacninh completely failed. lie
places the blame OF the failure on the con-
mander OF the French 1oti'la.
A London telegram says: 1t Is reported
that an attempt was made Tuesday night
TO destroy with dynamite the magazine Of
Fort George, few miles from Inverness.
The marauders when dis urDed made their
escape in boats, hut not before the sentry
bayoncttcd one OF them.
It is announced that the trouble which
caused the Rev. Or. Bacon 10 resign the
pastorate oi the Dwight-Place Congrega-
tional church, New Haven. Conn, was
that the minister's sermons were too in
! tellectual for his hearers. They could not
understand what he was talking about,
especially ladies and children.
4 dispatch has been received from Gen.
eral A0maroff. Governor OF the Transcas-
plan, dated Askabad. March 26th, which
says: Marauders from Kochutchankala
surprised our detachment on the 14th IN
slant, but they were repulsed with loss by
our rifle yOlleys. One OF our soldiers was
killed. We afterwards occupied Koch
utchankala and nst1lled district admin
istration, employing Meryil to build
fort"
Commander p. II. Cooper, OF the Swa-
tara, reports to the Navy Department that
while lying ut anchor at Port an Prince on
the 10th OF March last, Timothy Sullivan,
seaman gunner, and Henry Palmer, ord-
nary seaman, rescued from drowning q
shipmatc who fell overheard from the fore
rigging. The two men followed him into
the water and sustained him until all were
picked up by boat. Commander Cooper
commcnds their action to the consideration
OF the department.
The Acknowledgement Of Ohio has passed
an order relieving from duty aud placing
under arrest +. Il. Mott and George IL.
Phillips, colonel and Northumberland. re.
spectively. OF the Fourth Regiment Ohio
National Guard. of Dayton. for disobeying
an order OF the properly-constltuted au-
thority, and misconduct while on duty
from the call Of the Governor for the sup
preston Of the riot in Cincinnati. Major
T. X. Bowles has been placed in charge OF
the regiment. 4 court-martial will soon
be appointed to try the cases.
Archibald Forbes says in an article in the
Pail NdH Gazette: Both in Afghanistan
and in Zululand it befel TO me to see some
thing OF the use OF the cold steel. and cam
not agree with your correspondent &C. B.
that against foes armed with stabbing imple-
ments rs their main weapon, any advantage
would be gained by describing the bayonet
for the short swords, the Ghoorka kukrie,
the American bowie.knife, or any other
kindred instrument. Napier was right
the bayonet is the queen Of weapons -
that is, OF all varieties OF P0rme blanche
OF dealh-dealing instruments that one man
can WELD the repeating ride is unques-
tionablv the most lethal."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-11
Condition Of the wnea. Crop.
fnv,e,eoranb 70 ,he Dispatch. /


WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 10.-The
April returns OF the Department of Agri-
culture makes the winter wheat area about
u. COG, 900 acres. This is nearly the breadth
sown OF the previous crop, OF which be-
tween 4 and 6 per cent. was subsequently,
ploughed up, leaving 70, 100000 acres to
he harvested. Comparing with the area
harvested, the presenting breadth Is an
increase Of per cent.
The present area is greater than that OF
the census year by more than 2,000,0 900
acres. The Increase is about 100000 on
the Pacific coast and nearly 100000 acres
in the Southern States. There is small
increase IN the Middle States and slight
decrease in the Ohio basin. The condl-
lion OF wheat averages 9j-100 represent
inc the full stand. In April, 1883, the ay-
GRACE Was so, and 81 in Apnl, 1881. The
Anril average OF the large crop OF 1882 was
l04. ,,, r..
ncctiert 100: New York, 81; New Jersey,
o.: PENNSYLVANIA, 90; Delaware, 9G; Ma-
rylaud. lO2; Virginia, 101; North Caro-
lima. oil; South Carolina, 81; Georgia VI;
Alabama, SO; Mississippi, 81; Texas, i0i
Arkansas, 81; Tennessee, 0S; west VT-
ginIa. 100; Kentucky, 9S; Ohio, So; Mich
Igan, "a; Indiana, %; Illinois, 81; Mis-
souri,, 81; Kansas. 1Ol; California, lOi
Oregon, 102. In Michigan, New iork,
and Connecticut the fields were protected
with snow on the LIST OF April, In some
places foot in depth.s
The subsequent condition will depend
ON the weather OF April. The area in rye
Is nearly the same as last year. the average
being 90 per cent. The condition average
IL OF Der cent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-11
THE POCAHONT4S MINES.
Clearing Out the Debris and Preparing TO
Remove the Dead.

Clearing Out the Debris and Preparing TO
Remove the Dead.
fBv telegraph 70 the Dispatch
LYNCHBURG, Va, April 10.-A force OF
twelve experienced miners. under the di-
rection OF Superintendent DOdds, Of
Wilkesbarre, Pa, worked all last night
clearing away the tinbers and debris and
covering the track at the main entrance TO
the Pocahontas mines, the flooding OF the
mines having caused great damage to the
tracks and the force OF the explosion hav.
ing blockaded them. At noon to-day the
superintendent had the following notice
posted at the main entrance to the mines:
POcdh0ntdS, April 10.-Some OF tie
bodies will in all probability be removed
from the mines this afternoon. A number
Of men best acquainted with the deceased
will be stationed on the outside to identify
the remains. Relatives and friends will be
given an opportunity IN recognize and
claim their own, who will be delivered TO
them on my order. A careful record will
be kept OF all bodies. aud final resting
place below town has been selected. where
all not claimed Will be buried Duringthe
removal aud burial OF the bodies all per-
sons are requested 10 observe solemn de-
corum befiuing the occasion. Appropriate
memorial services will be held al church
in the near future, OF which due notice
will be given. No one Will be allowed to
enter the mines excepting those engaged
there.
[Signedl w. 4. LATHROP.
Superintendent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-11
R0RYK.EiGHTH CONGRESS.
senate Proceedings yesterday.
wAsHIEGToS. April 10. 1881.

WASHINGTON. April 10. 1854.
Dir. Cameron. OF Wisconsin, moved that
when the Senate adjourn to-day II be until
Saturday next, tomorrow being Good FIJI
day.
On the suggestion Of several senators
Mr.. Cameron modified his motion so as 70
make it Monday instead OF Saturday. IDe
motion was agreed 20.
DIR. Hill introduced a bill TO declare Tor
ieited lands granted TO the New orleans
Baton ROUGE and Vicksburg Railroad ON
pany. Mr.. Hill requested that the blu lie
on The table few DAYS, as be wished 70
make some remarks upon II before REFER
ring Il 10 committee.
A bill 10 authorize The Secretary OF war
TO examine q claim Of the State OF S0utn
Carollna for rent alleged 10 be due Tor the
use OF Charleston citadel.was read thTd
lime and passed.
A bill 10 authorize tho same officer 70
adjust and settle an account for arms be-
tween the State OF South Carolina and the
Government OF the United States was. AFTER
slight debate. laid over until Monday.
The naval appropriation bill was again
taken up, and several Of The minor amena'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-11
RICHMOND MARKETS.
Country Produce.

IHUhbDAl. April 1O' Aocf'
Country Produce.
Apgiss: Choice eating, - p barrel; prime,
s41s4.5O; good TO tair, 1904.
BlGeI- OAK BARI: Tossed. sl1.5O p 2.24o Ds.;
Ssgtsr Strictly prime, 27@3oc good To prime
22@25c.: poor TO fair. l2@lSc. Market active
~ .caJJGge: Choice, 5@lCc. q head,
Corn Meat: 6506Sc. per 6ushei Tor country;
J Dt lea Full: Apples. fancy slicei 6@6Ho.:
PLAN. choice, 5@6hc blaekperries, !h@sc;;
ed, 56t6c. Market active.
Lire FOtotS: Hens. 100000.
Chickens: Small. lao &C.. large 100 i5c.
Eggs: Fresh, l4;f@l5c., crates ana DarrelS'
IL TeGiIsrs: Prime liye-goose, 5O@52c.: common.
EIarseed: sI.IO@sI.l5 q buslel.
Hly: Virginia timothy, prime 10 enolce, 12syG
Tie; clover mixed 6O@s1Oe.: Clover oVG
1jc.. : low grades very dnll.
Ldrd: Country. lOsoa II. , o.. 49, -,
Nil Ofal: Brownstuf. s3lG22 q ton; bran,
s2l0z2H ton; shipstrn' s2392Of Ton.
pot9,oSS. IrisIi choice potatoes. 81. 6069s1.76
barrel; choice = bushel, 6095oc.; small, 200
Roots: Ginseng, sl.4O@s1.45 q 10. Seneca tree
of tops 40@45c. . n
Onrons: 1928 ls2.50 3 barrel.
Peanuts: 5c.@9c. as TO quality anu scarce
Roe: 6O@65c. s. bushc
SLmcks: 5O@55c.
Baisd Stfai0: 4)@OOc
TGiioiO: 7Gg7hc. = D. No., %. p..,,
Wool: Washed, 27p 2Sc.; nnwashed, 2Vc. BURY
wool Will bring from 10 SC. = 10. less ulan above
rites. -, o,as,.r re
Cement. goscndale. S1.50&sL6o q barrel;
James River. Sl.40Gsl.i6. .n,
LINE. Agricultural. 90 Toe. y Osnei. SOCK
land. 81. InaSl.20, according to quantity; virgil
N'f Piasisr' lump, 81; grCsud' 90; caicined
plaster, sl.76.
Tar: Large size. $500
urrEs, DyestniTs, Oils, &c.
Alum 4c.
Alcohol: $3.50 2 gallon,
concentrated Lge: s2.754s3.oO q case OF fon
dOZer.
CODpeTds: &c.
Cochinedi: soc. = y.
Extract Of LO0i1OOd: Ice
Indigo: S0Ge0c.
oiis: iinsecd. SOC. {: machine. 29@7sc;
,perui 81 80 whale, 75c,: s,raitss ooepooc.. La
brador-cod oil, 5O@60c.: lard, soc; sweet. 80
dozen: best Ilad, $3.50: castor, Lon Eailoni
vIrI1nia mbricating, lo@4"c'i kerosene' se'
cash. a gallon.
Race GtHger. lac.
Sold: SAL, ikGl2c-, In kegs; English soda, DC.
American, 9Aef4c.. "a.
Spiri.s Tarpsatias: Asc.