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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
MISCELLANEOUS.
Keeping their Ends Up.

One of the most singular traits OF
our common humanityis the fact that
no matter how arctically indifferent
tho citizen of q particular locality
may be to his neighbors while at home,
he no sooner becomes a atravcler than
his local pride sticks out like the
pegs of q llat-racll, and at a minutes
notice.
The other morning, whilc the east
bound doverland stopping at Coun-
Gil Bluffs, ,amansuddenly climbedinto
one. of the Pullman's cars, and cx-
claimed in an anxious voice:
g Is sthcrcaSoutlcrn man aboard ?''
There is, sir. From North Car
olina, sir!" responded gentleman
attired in a black suit, velvet vest
and leg boots, those ante-bellum land
marks of the sunny South.
HThcn l Iappcal to you to aid case
of real Distress, said the stranger.
s' 1 give. dollar myself, and he
dropped dollar in his own hat.
I'm from Florida, slr,' said a
tllin man, farther along, ''and l mako
it 81"
"Ifthcrc' sanybodyhcre from Wis
consin,' said n stout.looking party
injeans, " suppose we subscribe three
dollars 0piccc?''
It's a so" shouted fellow-cit-
izcn to the last speaker, pulling out
his pocketbook.
g New York says fVe dollars, .
snapped outa stylisll-looking young
fellow dipping q gold piece down the
aisle.
SO docs Massachusetts, . coolly
chimed in a Boston man, dropping q
greenback into the delighted col
lector's hat.
Gentlemen" quietly announced
81 solid-loOking passenger, the Key
stone Statepitics the starving family,
or whatcvcritis,j ,justt ten dollars" and
he counted out the coin.
Illinois goes that one better, /" and
q traveller with wheat>futures'
look iishcd out three fvcs.
just pass this up, please" said
a st. Louis pork packer, handing the
Chicago man twonty, with a grim
smile.
''Thc poor widow catches Utah
for t,ue1.ty.I0e dollars" said another
man amid general smile.
6 Put Wyoming down for thirty, .
and a big cattle ranger began un,
wrapping his wallet.
''rhc Silver State says thfrty.fve, y
shouted big fellow, with a sack OF
specimens, who had been unstrappinp
his money-bcIt.
&C If the returns are allin," finally,
said man with big felt hat and 8
nugget breast-pin, as he stood up and
looked around, calmly, 81 should
like to ask if there is another Cali
fornian prcscnt?"
There was no response.
/" All right, said the gentleman
from the Comstock. Then I'll sub
scribe for him. Here's a hundred
dollars from Tie Sunset .State!" and he
dumped the gold into the already
heavily weighted hat, just as the whis.
tie blew and the collector started fol
the door.
&c What did you say all that money
was for?" shouted several as the trail
pulled out.
/" What for? Why, for beery
yelled the man with the hat, and a
TIE same moment about a dozen NOR,
old buns and tramps crawled GU
from under fiat car and executed /,
wild scalp dance of joy as the trail
disappeared around the curve.
San Francisco Post.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
ACARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
tndlscrctlons OF youth. nervous weakness. early
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by a missionery in
South America. Send sclf-Addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station. D. Nsso
York City. March Ilth, 1SSAIy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
For Sale.

A FRAME BUILDING. formerly used as
"a Ten-Pin Alley, : sets of Tcn-Pins and 21
Balls lot of Door and Window Frames and
New Doors and Sush, Magistrates Blanks and
Deeds for WestNa., 1 Drag Net. Coal (Egg)
Stove, Double School Desk, New Bee Hives
Applyt Mrs. CAPT. JOHN AVIS,
March 18, 1SS-tf. Trustee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

a RELIABLE PoRT WINE. Mr. A.
Speer, of New Jersey, whose Port
Grape Wine has such wide reputa-
ton, and which physicians prescribe
so generally, was the first in this
country to import the Port Grape
Wine from the banks of the River
Doura, in Portugal, where the fine old
ports were made and to plant vine
yards of them in New Jersey. His
Port, Burgundy and Claret which are
now the best to be had, have become
a great favorite among the most fash
ionable New York, Philadelphia and
Washington society. Sold by first
class dealers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

AQueEN's Or1v1ox.-What a Pc
cuIiar feeling is experienced by
Americans the first time they gaze
upon royalty. Hero, in this FREQ
country, where every citizen Isl king
and every mother is a queen,a peep
at royalty or titled princes and po-.
tentates does not come very often.-
Morbid curiosity often leads our cit
zeRs to act in manner unbecoming
their high estate. Peruna is fast
making its way throughout the land.
and is becoming known. Everywhere
that it is used by the sick and afflicted
it makes wonderful cures, and is
given all the praise for its good work.
j. 81. Queen writes from Johns
town, w. Va, that he has been sorely
afflicted for several years, but he was
urged to try PerunG, which he did
and he now feels that lie is about
over his trouble, and considers it the
greatest medicine in the world. He
says lie has to go or send distance
of fifteen miles to obtain Peruna, but
it will repay him for this. Ask for
it at the nearest drug store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

dec a week at home $500 outfit free.
DOO Pay absolutely sure. Norisk Cap
ital not required. Reader, if you want business
at which persons of either sex. young or old.
can make great pay all the time they work.
with habsoluteccrtainity, write for particulars to
II. HALLETT & Co., Portland, Maine D4-1y
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George L. Travis.
THE ROSS RARRFR

ID ESPECTFULLY announces to his friends
1e' aud the public that hns removed to the
fine Large Room recently vacated by Mr.. Geo
T. Light. two doors west of the Watson House.
Main Street. ChNrlcstOwn, w. Va.
My shop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved. with the Best Patent Spring Chairs.
&c. is large aud rOOmy and shall constantly
have the services of II competent assistant.
Promptncss, ncatncss. and pOlitencSs, my mot
to.
E9"Don't forget the place. two doors west of
the Watson House, Main ST., Charlcstown.
July S, 1884
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

An article that has been in con-
slant use for over 40 years is Days
Horse and Cattle Powder. Farmers
prefer it to all others, and they get
their moneys worth, as each 25 cent
package contains one pound.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

FRS: An Fits stopped free by Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first days use.
tie free to Fit cases Send to DR.. Kline. g31
Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa. 3lar. 1s-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

BEEcuEN's BAp HEAn.-For two
months in the year Bccchcr can't
preach. In August and September
lie takes his vacation aud endurcs the
onset of Hay Fever. Andit so ne
says, something terrible and trcmen-
dous. A.man with Hay Fever isn't
accountable for his actions. He is
merely n wild .beast-frantic with
snufting, sneczing and hcadachc.-
His eyes arcrcd. so is hisnos Every
nerve in his skull thrills with distress
and his head is a fountain of tears.
Helives only to ay from seaside to
mountain top in search of relief
And yet, whether we call this form
of Catarrh, Hay Fever, Rose Fever,
Hay Cold or Rose Cold, Ely's Cream
Balm will cure it. This remedy is
simple, pleasant and easy of appiica-
ton. Placed in the nostrils it pcne-
trates and soothcs the affected parts
at once, restores the impaired senses
and creates healthy secretions in
cases of the longest standing. You
connot run away from Hay Fever,
but you can drive it from you by using
Ely's Cream Balm.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
.ArAnRHzHay Fever

Is a type of catarrh
h aving peculiar
symptoms. 1t is at
tended siy an intIam-
ed condition of the
lining membrane of
the nostrils, tear
ducts and throat, af-
fecting the lungs
An acrid lnucus is
secreted, the dis
charge is accom-
panied with a pain
ful burning scnsa-
tion- There are Sc
we're spasms of snecz-
iDSF freOncDf attRrls
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

A FARM NEcEsslrY.-Eyery farmef
should keep can of the following
mixture: Kerosene, two quarts; linz
seed oil, one gill; rosin, one ounce.
Melt the rOsin in the linseed oil and
add to the kerosene. Cont all steel
or iron tools, wherever bright, with
this when they are to lie idle, if only
for few days. 1t will not take half
a minute or half teaspoonful of the
mixture to coat plough when one
has finished using it, and it will pre-
vent all rust and save half days
time in cleaning it when it is again
needed, besides saving the team many
thousands of pounds of extra pulling.
Coat the iron work of the movers and
reapers with it when they are put
away for the winter. "A little rust IS
only little thing, but it makes much
difference in the aggregate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
AFew Answers.
{ What is a sagcY"

!" What is sagc?"
/" A sage, my son, is a man WHO
knows exactly when to buy and sell
stocks. We bury abouta dozen pcr
month in this country, but the supply
still equals the demand.
What is successful flnancicr?"
Why, man who scoops SO, ,OO0,-
900 cut of the bank nc runs and
drops the sugar in Wall street.
6 What is philosophers
g lie is a chap who loses his wife's
money in buying silver stock, but in-
creases his own in buying deal in
pork"
/" What is a financial phophet2"
g lie is a gentleman who states to
an interviewer on Wednesday that the
times arc prosperous and business
solid, and on Thursday fails for seven
or eight million dollars.
UaU Street Meas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

The following manly article is from
the pen of Capt. Cam. Thompson,
one of the defeated candidates for
Auditor at the late State Convention:
The course of the Wheeling Reg
istet is being very generally con-
demncd by the Democratic press of
the State. The action of
the Register is inexcusable, and will
meet with no favor from the mass of
Democratic voters. After the con-
ventions of the party have been held,
and the candidates named, it is the
duty of every true Democrat to lay
aside all personal feeling, and give
the nominees cheerful, cordial and
hearty support. The success of the
party and its principles is paramount
to the preferences and wishes of any
man or any clique, and the ticket
nominated at Wheeling will be en-
dorsed by the people at the polls in
October; to this end the Democracy
of Summers county. will contribute
their full share.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
PRICE LIST
OF MY
Popular Brands of Cigars.

Smokers will always find my Brands First
Glass. Private Brands put up at short notice.
Thanks for past favors, soliciting orders.
Respectfully.
w. w. WENTZELL.
Harpcr's Ferry. w. Va.
June ), 1854. Washington, D. C.
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Father is Getting WeII.

My daughters say:
~ :" lIow mush better father is since he used
'IIe is getting well after his long suffering
from disease declared incurublc."
/" And we arc SO glad that he used your Bit
tcrs. "A LADY of Utica. N. Y.
Hops the white label. Sllun all the vile,
poisonous stuff with Hop" or " Hops in their
name.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

When you see man, whom You
know is usually healthy, all bent over
as if crippled with rheumatism, don't
jump to the conclusion that he is suf-
fering with that disease. He may
have been digging up the yard for his
wife to plant flowers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
JRFrrnsoN couNrr, W. Va
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10, 1884.
Various Items.
Many preparations profcssedly

Various Items.
Many preparations profcsscdly
harmless, prove exceedingly danger
Gus under certain conditions; but
DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup is perfectly
safe at all times. Price 25 cents
For sale by all druggists.
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets
at Jas. w. Butts.
Canvassed Hams, of superior quail
|ity, for-salc by S. S. Dalgarn.
Geo. II. Hagley controls tile sale of
the Diamond Shirt in Charlestown.
A5full stock of Lamps and Trim.
mings, constantly, on hand at Dali
garn's.
Henry Ward Beecher says he will
take the stump for Cleveland and tell
the people of this country they must
elect him President
For the most fashionable Clothing,
Hats and Furnishing Goods, go to
TAGLEY'S.
Charlotte Bronts says: "Womcn
feel just US men feel" We don't
believe it, says a benedict. No wo-
man was ever fool enough to feel for
an open door III the dark and find it
with her nose.
For the finest stock of Shoes for
Gents, Ladies and Children, go to
IIAGLEY's.
Sec HIRscHMAN & Co.'s nd. They are offer
ing Big Bargains III every department, as they
fall stock.
Mr.. Hcndriclzs says; One thing
| am quite positive of, and that is Il
the ticllet.is elected, Mr.. Cleveland
and myselfwiIlb inauguratcd. I do
not believe that tile fraud of 1876 can
be repeated in. American history.
Gallon us and we will show you morc bar.
gains to the square yard than any other housc
i'll CharlcstowM. WM. KAHN Il Co, the Lead,
ing Clothicrs. Sodlcr Building.
The West Virginia Press Associa-
ton is considering an excursion to
Florida the coming winter. 1t has
been suggested that some time in
December or january would be a
good time to go; the Worlds Expo
sition at New Orleans could then be
visited.
Physical courage whicl, dcspiscs all
danger will make man brave in one
way, aud moral courage which de-
spiscs all opinion will make q man
brave in another The former would
seem most necessary for the camp,
the latter for council; but to consti-
tutc great man both arc necessary.
GNEENv1LLE, CAL1FonSIA.-NI
Harry Williams ccrtifics under his
notarial seal, that Mrs. A. Williams
was suffering with pains in the back,
so severe she was unable to turn and
was dclirious. When the case as
sumcd an alarming stage, one appli-
cation of st. Jacobs Oil was made,
externally, after several remedies had
been tried and failed. The patient
slept sountlly until morning and got
up entirely cured.
Topreycnt haystaclls firing, scatter
few handsful of common salt be-
tween each layer. The salt, by alb
sorbing the humidity of the hay, not
only prevents its fermentation and
consequent heating, but it also adds
a salty taste to the forage which all
cattle like; besides, stimulates the
appetite and assists their digestion
and SO preserves them from many
diseases.
The following manly article is from
the pen Of Capt. Cam. Thompson,
one of the defeated candidates for
Auditor at the late State Convention
The course of the Wheeling Reg.
istef is being very generally con.
demned by the Democratic press OF
the State. The action Of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

The West Virginia Press Associa-
ton is considering an excursion to
Florida the coming winter. It has
been suggested that some time in
December or January would be a
good time to go; the Worlds Expo
sition at New Orleans could then be
visited
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

Books OPEN.-The books are now
open at v. NJ. Firor' office, in Charles
town, and all persons wishing to take
stock in the syndicate for the pur4
chase of 10, 600 acres Of the Northern
Pacific Il. II. lands, located in Dakota
and Montana, are requested to SUBJ
scribe shares, which will be put at
500 each, or half share may be
taken. These lands can be bought
with the Company's Preferred Stock,
and only one-sixth required in cash,
and six years to pay the balance, with
rebate of one dollar per acre culti-
waited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

Mr.. Hcndricks says: One thing
I am quite positive of, and that is if
the ticketis elected, Mr.. Cleveland
and mysclfwiIl be inauguratcd. lido
not believe that the fraud of 1876 can
be repeated in American history.
Call on us and we will show you uorc bar
in Charlestown WM KAHN 4 Co, the Lead
ing Clothicrs. Sallcr Binding.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

Sec HIRscuMAN & Co.'s nd. They arc offer
ing Big Bargains III every department, us they
arc compelled to lave room for their enormous
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

Apply by the finger into the nostrils. It viii
be absorbed. effectualIy cleansing the nasal
passages of catarrhal virus, causing healthy
secretions. tallaysinfannation, protects the
membranal Innings of the head from nd dditional
colds, completely heals the sores and restores
the senses of taste and smell. so cts at drug
gists; GO cts. by mail Sample bottle by mail
10 cts. ELY BROTHERS, Druggists.
June24, ,1SSAodAu21-ly. Owego, n. Y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

For the finest stock Of shocs for
Gents, Ladies and Children, go to
uAGLEY'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

of binding headache. watery aud infiamcd
state of the eyes. CREAM BALM is a rem
edy founded on correct diagnosis of this dis
case, and can be depended upon. Ithas gained
an enviable reputation wherever known, dis
placing all other preparations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

Charlotte Brcnts says: Womcn
feel just US men feel" We don't
believe it, says a benedict. No wo-
man was ever fool enough to feel for
an open door in the dark and find it
with her nose.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
a Daughter,s Misery.

q Dau8ntsF Wisely.
Eleven years our daughter suffered OH a
bed of misery,
.. From complication of kidney. liver, rhcu-
matte trouble and Nervous debility,
. Under tile care of the best physicians,
g Who gave her disease various names,
9. But, no rclinf -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

Aud now She is restored to us in good
health by US simple remedy as Hop Bittcrs,
thatw had Stunned for years before using
it."-TnE Z PAuRNTs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

"No!
!" She fingered and suffered along, pinlug
away all the time for years.
8. The doctors doing her no good:'
And ut last was cured by this Hop Bittcrs
the papers say so much about"
:sIndccd! Indeed! -
GLOW thankful VIC Should be for that med
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

Henry Ward Bcecher says he will
take the stump for Cleveland andtcll
the people of this country they must
elect him President
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

What for? Why, for beer!''
yelled the man with the hat, and at
tie same moment about n dozen more
old buns and tramps crawled out
from under fiat car and executed q
wild scalp dance of joy as the train
disappeared around the curve.
San Francisco Post.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19

For the most fashionable Clothing,
Hats and Furnishing Goods, go to
HNGLEY'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
George w. Haines,

EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-08-19
VlHE undersigned is giving Ills sole attention
LUMBER BUSINESS,

Nov. 10, 1STS-y. Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1884-04-30
A Texan VS.. a Yankee.

Sheriff Virgins, of Dallas, Texas,
made it a prominent part of his busi-
ness to ferret out and publish CONNER
cial travellers who travelled in Texas
without q license but one morning
he met his match-a real genuine Yam
kee drummer. "What have YOU to
sell? Any thing ?" asked the sheriff,
as he met the Connecticut man on the
streets.
ooh, yes; I'm selling medicine-pat-
ent medicine. It's the best thing in
the world. You ought to try a bottle.
1t will cure your ague, cure rheuma-
tism-cQre everything"
And you will sell me case?"
Sartinly, sir, glad to-"
Then the sheriff bought case.
Anything more ?" asked the drum
mer.
Yes, sir; / W MT to see your license
for selling goods in Texas. That is my
duty as high sheriff of Dallas county"
The drummer showed him a docu-
ment fixed up good and strong in black
and white. The sheriff looked at it
and pronounced it "all right" Then
turning to the commercial traveller he
said:
u don't know now that I've bought
! this stuff that l shall ever want it. l
reckon that may as well sell it to you
again. What will you give for it"
"Oh, don't know as the stuff is of
any use to me, but seeing it's you,
sheriff, I'll give you a dollar for the
lot if you really don't want it."
The sheriff delivered back the medi-
cine at 81 discount from his own pur-
chase and received his change.
Now" said the drummer, "I've
got question or tew to ask you. Hev
you got a drummer's license about
your trousers anywhere?"
" No; haven't any use for the arti-
Gle myself" replied the sheriff.
"Hain't, Ell? Wal, guess Wen see
about that pretty soon. Eff l under
stand the law, it's clean case that
you've been tradin' with me, aud
hawkin' and peddlin' patent medicine
on the highway, and l shall inform on
you-blamed eff l don't ~
When the Yankee reached the court
house he made his complaint, and the
sheriff was fined $S for selling goods
without a license. The sheriff was
heard afterward to say that "yOu
might as well try to hold CREASED eel
as live Yankee. ."-SomeFViIl Jour
nal.
Smyrna times., 1884-04-30

Granite and Porcelain Tea and
Chamber Sets, plain and decorated, at
J.B. Cooper's.
Smyrna times., 1884-04-30
A War Over Fences.

The announcement that the message
of the Governor of Texas was princi-
pally devoted to the "fence war" no
doubt reads strangely in the East.
Texas has a fence war;" however,
and serious one. Large cattle farpi:,
have multiplied in that State in recent
years, and as they have been fenced in
with the impossible barbed wire, the
rowing classes. which include many
classes in Texas, have found long-used
roads and paths closed. The immense
size of many of these ranges has made
it a serious matter to be obliged to go
around them, and it is complained that
owners have done little to provide
gateways and openings. The county
seat of Jones county, for example, is
said to be entirely surrounded by a
wire fence about fifteen miles distant
with only two or three gates in its en-
tire length. Fences are numerous
which are eight to ten miles long, or
even fifteen to twentya The result has
been that fences have been freely cut.
Men have cut their way into these
great Enclosures, and then have had to
cut their way out. This practice has
bred a habit of wanton fence-cutting
on the part of the herders and cowboys
which has reached such proportions
that the State may almost be said to
be in commotion over it. The chiei
subject demanding the attention of the
Legislature is that of the fences. The
Governor has already unoficially ex.
pressed the opinion that the land.
owners should make their Enclosures
smaller and open roads at suitable in
tervals. In his message he appears to
have combined recommendations ofthis
kind with others for stringent penal
ties against the fence-cutters, who
seem to have a lawless public senti
ment on their side.