Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1884-01-29
Book Notices.

The retirement of Mr.. Carl SchurZ, few
weeks ago, from the cditorship of one of the
leading joprnals of New York, on the ground
that irreconCiiable differences of opinion OK
listed between him aud his associates with re-
gard to the conflict of tho Telegraph and Rail-
road men with their employers. has awakened
curiosity in no ordinary degrees and homes
when he defines his position upon tire question
at issue, viz. Corporations, their Employees
and the Public" as he does IN the NoJta Amer
icon Rccte11 for February, he Is sure to COM
ln0nd m attentive hearing. Tothe Same num-
Der of the Reci.8o j. C.. ShniFp Principal of the
university of st, Andrews, contributes tn nd
mirable sketch of the life and works of ''Eenry
Vaughan, SiluriSt," a poet of the 18th century.
Sc 'ator j. j. ingalls, writes of John Browns
Place in History" his purpose being to dis
prove the several counts In the Indictment of
the hero of POtNwatomie contained in tho
recent article by the Rev. David n. utter.--
" Must the Classics Go ?" il discussed by Prof.
Andrew T. West, of Princeton College. ''Raec
Increase III the United States" by Congress-
man J. Randolph Tucker, makes = very sub
stantial contribution to sociological science.
ONE THOUSAND AND ONE RIDDLEs.-Wc
have Just received a handsome little book with
the above title, which contains the material for
much fun aud home amusement In the way of
Riddles. COGuudrums, Euigmas, and Hints for
Acting Charades. It contains 12S pages, with
enameled paper cover. and will he sent by mail.
postpaid to any nddrcss, upon receipt of is
cents. 10y j; 5. Og;lNie ~ Co., Publishers, 81
Rose street, New York.
BRNSARD's MUSICAL WORLD begins the new
year with most delightful number. Tho
music consists of some beautiful vocal pieces,
= Bonnie Dear" and . y Bird In the Hand"
and melodions new waltz md march. s.
Brainard's Sons, Cleveland, OLlo.
HARrrNs EiAoAzrSE for February Is a
strong number in both its artistic aud literary
features, and all departments nro well sustaiu-
cd. Us usual, and full Of entertainment and in
s;ruction.
RALLou's MONTHLY MAGAZINE for February
contains large instalmcnt of Mr.. WillIamII
Thomes's amusing and instructive story of
:" On Land and Sea, or California in the Years
1913, "A, and IS, besides poems, stories &c.
The AMERICAS AoRrcULruRIsr for February
Is before US, an elegant. interesting number
the best agricultural magazine in America.
GopEY's LADT's Book for February is a lnc
number. Godeys is now a perfect gem of
beauty, in its improved form.
COUNTY ITEMS From the Shcp-
herdstown Register we clip the follow
ing items:
The stockholders of the Shepherds
town Manufacturing Company, on
Non lay last, elected the following di-
rectors for the ensuing year: Geo.
NJ. Beltzhoover, II, w. Potts, L. 1.
Lee, j. S. Bragonier, David Bill
mycr, G. I. Licklidcr, w. n. Lcmen,
a. S. cambridge and l.. w. Poffin-
berger. The directors, on Tuesday,
elected the following officers: II. w.
Potts, President; w. N. Lcmen,
Vice-President; David Billmycr,
Treasurer; j. S. Bragonier, Sccre-
tary.
4Kya Jones, a fiftccn=year-old son
of Mr.. james Jones, of this town, last
Saturday, while coasting down Doug
las hill, on the opposite side of tile
river, lost control of his sled, and was
thrown with terrible force over high
embanSmcnt into the bottom of the
canal, his head striking on the rocks.
He was knocked scnscIcss, and was
carried TO a house near by, and DIR.
Reynolds called, who pronounced his
injuries serious. The boy was car
ried TO his home on Sunday, but did
not regain consciousness until Nom
day. There are now some hopes of
his recovery.