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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12
WONDERS NEVER CEASE.
Jay GauId's cemIng Retirement from Wall
Sir, et.

The Stock exchange fizm CT ". T. Connor
& Co, New York, in which Jay Gould is a
special partner with capital of 800, 900, and
George j. Gould general part
ner. will be dissolved at the
end of the year. The partnership ex-
pires December 81 and will not be renewed.
Both of the Messrs. Gould will formal,
sever their relations with Wall street and
will hereafter devote their time and ener.
gies principally to the m m,nagment of the
three corporations i'm which Mr.. Jay Gould
is most largely interested. Messrs Connor
and MOrosinl will, in all probability, contin-
ue business together, but the formality Of
the new firm has not yet been completed.
In speaking of the matter Mr.. Jay Gould
In his Office in the Western Union building
said:
Il have decided to leave Wall street. /
have been down there twenty-five years,
and now that / am about 50 think that l
am entitled to retire. Let some of the
younger men take care of things down there.
So far as the market Is concerned l have
been out of it since last summer. As long
as { stayed down there l was credited with
doing things that did not do, and as had
closed up thought it best to cCme away.
And while propose TO rest som :, Will de-
vote myself tn the companies that am in
terested in. The firm does not need me. as
Mr.. Connor and MOr0sini are rich and have
ample capital to continue the business.
just what arrangements they have made |
do not know. In TACT, do not think they
have completed them yet. They may cOu-
tinue as specials. taking in some OF the
younger men to do the active work. l have
the kindest feelings toward both of them
and they have my best good will. George
will come up here with me and take an ac-
tive part In the management Of the COM
panies in which we are interested-Miss0uri
Pacific, Western Union and Manhattan.
We will do our best for all the properties
and let the street do what it likes with the
prices. They are all doing well now. Mis-
souri, Pacific has no floating debt and has
S4O, ,OO0, 600 of good securities on hand. The
business of Manhattan is growing constant
ly. Although Western Union is doing bus
iness at less rates than year ago 1t Is max
ing about as much money. The reports
from our test Office last week show an In
crease of $4,000 in receipts as compared
with last year. Competition doubtless
makes us look sharply after our service and
may be good for that reason. but the West
eTn Union has got through buying up new
lines and is going to let them illustrate
whether they can make the business pay"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12
Bon Voyage.

"Yes, Bobby" sa;d young Featherly,
81 am going West for a little trip
:, "Ais..&et.a- Sof temporary health?" in.
qulred Bobby, wrru Ejifcitude.
"Well not altogether for my health.
although i shall derive some benefit, no
doubt"
"Sister Clara hopes you will"
81 say, Bobby" whispered Featherlv,
"did your sister say that she hoped my
trip would do me good?"
Yes. She told ma laet night that if
Mr. Festh' rly went West she hoped he
would 90 for good"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12

A stolen United States bond for IS 600, upon
which payment had been stopped was recent
ly sold In Montreal.
The wrecked steamer Brooklyn has been
driven further up on the beach at Quebec and
will probably break 70 pieces.
Traffic is suspended on the mama railroad
on account OF u heavy sea which backed up
the Chagres river and flooded the road.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12
Asking After Old Frienas.

Smith-Robinson is in town from
Chicago. He was asking about you this
morning.
Brown-Robinson- what Robinson?
Suith-Why, you remember Tom
Robinson, who went West few years
and made = fortune.
Brown-Oh, yes. certainly, ! remen.
Der Tom well; fine fellow he was, too.
So he was asking about me. What did
Tom say?
Snith-He inquired If you drank a.
hard as ever.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12
A Curieus Custom.

at is q curious custom the Japanese
have, my DEAR" remarked husband,
"of taxing their shoes of when entering
the houee."
"The custom is curious" replied the
lady, "in the fact that it is practised at
all hours instead of at night only" and
the husband said "Yes?" with a rising
infection, which was about all that he
could say.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12

Commander of the British expeditionary
force against Burmah. He served in the
Persian war, in the Indian muting at
the Siege of Dhar, and in the action near
Mundison was severely wounded. He
was also in several other hot engage
ments. His present command numbers
about IL 600 men of all arms, and will be
assisted by the government steamer
Irrawaddy and several steam launches.
The war against Burmah is looked upon
as one of conquest, and as the Burmese
army is in no condition to cope with the
invading force, the issue cannot be
recorded as doubtful.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12

not snd " csssrians defeated the Servians at Pi.
70 opsriismssnra, and s Michael Healy were elected
l.,ar ,arklsh war preparations oont,nua nm .
p'.- 's IN the vicinity Of Salouica.
porfs ~ .s .Asaexsnder has been requested by the
~ .'op tne advance into Servia.
orfie IhuieariaL garrison at widdin made a
ngkfins' u' was repulsed after severe bayonet
e1ist ~ y vssios ,s Of Spain says he win remain
II nv Ssgp SSng g spain is TRANQUIL, but will re-
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12

One of the prominent Cabinet Ministers
of Canada, and especially obnoxious to
the French Canadians on account of his
refusal 10 favor the communication of
RieTs sentence of death. He was hung
and burned in effigy in The Camp de
Mars at Montreal. He was born in
Quebec Aug. 25, 1926. and educated in
his native city He was admitted to the
bar. ar d edited a paper in Montreal
devoted to politics aud theology. In
1854 he became Solicitor General for
Lower Canada. He was made Secretary
of State of Canada in 1867, and after
filling vsr.ous Offices became, in 1879,
Minister of Public Works.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12

can't account for the sudden advance
IN the price of ceiling whacks. Unless ID
is caused by the strike Of the plasterers.
Still, there's mortar follow. BIrdette.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12

When dwarf is indispoeed he cannet
well be sick long. and even though he
should be i'll, strange as it may appear
he is never tall sick. Texas Strings
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12
A Simple Method.

Bank President nt-You say you are un-
able to make the books balance2'
Oasbier Yes, sir. There is shortage
of twenty thousand dollars.
Presitent-H'm, think it will be
we'll tc CAL in ali expert accountant.
Cashier That Won't be necessary, sir.
To strike balance ycu have only 10 call
In my boDdsmen.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12

There il field for roam ants around
many a sugar barrel. Marathon IDde-
pez dent.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-12-12

Present Secretary of State of Canada.
and one of the Cabinet Ministers who
incurred the demunciation of the half
breeds by sanctianirg the execution of
Riel. On the evening succeeding the
execution G ,apleau's, picture was dis
played in a Moptreslsio window with
a broad band Of blood across the fore
head. A week later an immense mass
meeting was held in Montreal at which
resolutions were passed condemniDg his
course, as well as that Mcdonald,
Carom and Laugeyin. Drp
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25
County Items.

From the Shepherdstown Register
we clip the following items:
A coIored man was shot in the face
with a load of salt a few nights ago
by Mr.. j. P. Kerfott, near Kearneys-
vile. The colored gentlemen was
engaged in the chicken business at
the time.
a reported stabbing ARRAY comes
to us from Kearneysville. Mr.. John
Musgrove undertook to guard some
pear trees belonging to Mr.. B. S.
McIntire, for which he was to receive
some of the pears. Monday morning
Musgrove accused Frank Miller, a
young man eighteen years of age. of
stealing some of the pears. Miller
thereupon stabbed Musgrovc with a
pocket-knife in the left breast, over
the heart, ~innicting a serious if not
fatal wound. Musgrove thinks he
will die.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25
Death Of Mrs. John w. Long.

=
The announcement was made in
our Jefferson correspondence last
week that Mrs. Charlotte p. Long,
wife of Mr.. Jno. w. long, residing a
couple miles north of that place, had
suffered a stroke5of paralysis on Mon
day evening, tho 10th inst. This
week. it becomes our<painfuI duty to
announce the death of this estimabfe
lady, which occurred about IL o'clock
on Thursday night, the 18th, just
three days after receiving the fatal
stroke. We understand that while
sitting in the house on Monday eve
ming, Mrs. Long suddenly remarked
to her husbanRthat she was paralyzed.
He replied that he hoped not, and
asked her why she thought so. Her
reply was that she felt such a pccu-
liar sensation, and then asked him to
to put her to bed. He complied with
her request, and soon thereafter she
told him she was feeling worse and
asked him to rub her limbs. These
were the last words she spoke, as
from that time she los consciousness,
but fingered until Thursday night.
Mrs. Long was in the 51st year of
her age. She was an only daughter
of the late John Cutler, of this place,
and a lady very highly esteemed by
all who knew her. Besides her hus-
band, she leaves seven children-four
daughters and three sons. Two OF
the daughters arc marricd,-onc OF
them to Mr.. VIM. F. Hemp, OF
C~harlestown, w. Va. and the other
to Mr.. Emory r. Remsburg, of the
vicinity of Jefferson. Her remains
were inferred in the Lutheran GEM
.ctery at jefferson on Saturday morn
ing, and the funeral was largely at
tended by sympathizing friends. In
the absence of her pastor, Rev. w.
II. %Settlcmyer, who was unavoidably
detained by a railroad wreck in Penn
syIvania, the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. II. G. Bowers, of
Burkittsville, her former pastor.
MiddIetOUn (lId.) ReGiSteT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25

The survivors of Co. E. 1st Va.
Cavalry, on the occasion of their re-
cent annual reunion visited the Port
Republic battlefield, and were enter
tanned and shown around by their old
comrade in arms Mr.. w. d. Swan.
Col. H. B. Kelly, formerly of the Sth
La. Infantry, (now a Judge of the
Supreme Court of Appeals of Louis
lana, accompanied the cxcursionists,
among whom were Prof. Hopgood,
Geo. K. Coincr, Jno. F. and Luther
Leonard, Elliott Fishburnc, Jas. A.
Patterson, j. B. Roden and VIM.
Harner, of Wayncsboro; VIM. Hang
er, of Coiner's Store; and VIM. A.
Freed, of FishersvilIc. Col. Kelly
was presented by Willie Swan with a
bayonet and a lot of musket balls re-
Gently ploughed up on the old battle
ground.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25
Valley Female College,
WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA.


ONE of the First Homo Schools for Young
" Ladies in the State. will open its Fail Scs-
sion MEDEEsDAY. SEPTEMBER 9TH. 1855
grounds. Excellent buildings. we'll arranged
Valley with n
Full Faculty Of AG1c and Experienced
Teachers.
Thorough System of Instruction. Complete
Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus. IL good
Cabinet of Minerals; every facility is afforded
pupils in the various departments. Unsur-
passed advantages in the Departments of Mus
ic. Art. Elocntion and Languages. Special mt
tcutiOn is given to the Department of English:
piled with the requisite casts. &c.
The President. aided by cultured Teachers.
spares no effort looking to the health aud com
fort of the pupils. Such is the hcalthfulncss
of the situation and character of the Home
life and government with the watcllful care be-
slowed. that sickness is rare md delicatc pu-
pills almost. invariably return to their homes
much improved in health.
E', Special Arrangements for Daughters of
Ministers.
Gol:sidcrirgthcsc advantages, comforts. &c -.
1t offers the hest Terms iii the State. Board.
Furnished Room, Fuel, Lights. Full English
Course. Latin. French Full course Of InstrI.-
mental Music. Vocal in class. ElucItion. with
use of Instruments, for the entire Academic
year Ss335.
For Catalogues containing full particulars.
t~estimQnialS and references. address the Prcsi-
Rev. JNO. p. HYDE. 4. N.
August II. 1S95-tS0.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25

In noting the business outlook the
Baltimore SIN says There is con-
current testimony from a good many
quarters that the business situation
is improving There is a decided in
crease In the demand for manufac-
tured articles of various kinds, and
a corresponding ame!ioration of the
outlook for producers"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25
DIED.
In Washington CITY. on the 21st of AUGUST.

In Washington City, on the 21st of August,
1885, Of paralysis, after @ sprotracted illness,
Mr.. GEORGE w. CUTSH&W, a. resident of
Harpes's Ferry for nearly half ascentury. He
was born in Washington county, Md, ns160S,
descending on:his mothers side from q large
family, the Williards, among the early settlers
OF that section. His genial. sunny nature at
loved by both the old and young that it may be
truly he had not an cnemy. His remains
were inferred at -Harper's Ferry on Sunday,
the 23d inst, tho funeral: services being con-
Quoted at the Presbyterian church, of which he
was q member. by the Rev. DR.. A. C. Hopkins,
in his usual touching and impressive manner.
AT his residence in Martinsburg. Saturday,
August 18th, 1885, Air. GEORGE KESSLER,
after n long and painful illness from cancer.
Pa, on Saturday night. August IS, after q
short illness, Mrs. w. II. HOLLAR, aged so
years.
In Harpcr's Ferry, on Wednesday, August
10Th. 1885, 8Ir. RICHARD L. KIRWAN, aged
% years.
IN MEMoRIAM.
Died. on August 18th. 1885. in this town,
REBECCA, relfct of the late Rev. Jacob Wal
tiers, and mother of Mrs. Geo. w. Spots, aged
81 years. Having arrived at a ripe old age.
fifty years having been spent in the service of
the Redecmer. she has departed for the stbet-
ter land, p the place she Ionged so much to be.
Her whole life was thoroughly interviewer with
the deepest religious convictions and christian
experience. Her pIety was OF that gentle type
which manifests itself not in noisy display, but
in a CONSTANT life and an earnest thoughtful
ness for the spiritual welfare of others and the
advancement of Christ's kingdom upon earth.
For q number of years she was confined to her
room, owing to her i%ntrmity, and to those who
were wont to visit her, twas always found that
her chamber was as n g little sanctuary :" her
heart YVES full of christian love, her tender
sympathies went out to all with q glance of pity
and a kind word. She was strong in faith, and
died hopeful and happy in the full confidence
of q blissful immortality beyond the tomb.
"She passed away like a gentle breath,
And calmly closed her eyes in death.
Like closing day ut set of sun,
Her lifelong labor now is done.''
Her funeral took place on Tuesday. 18th, at
II A. NJ. the services being conducted by Rev.
Julian B%roaddus, of Bcrryvillc, who ably dis
courscd from the words, Blessed and holy is lie
who hath part in the first resurrcction"-the
she died, and are found IN the BOOK of R eStLoc
ttons. 2Gth chap, 9th verse. A. d. B.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25
Beyond the Reach of Medicine.
From the New York sun.l

[From the New York SUM-
Physician-What are some of your
symptoms?
Patient-well, doctor, I am very
nervous, and have p%alpitation of the
heart, I think.
Physician-H'm. Anything else?
Patient-Yes, I am troubled with
cold sweats, and a tendency to start
at every sound.
Physician-H'm. Have you been
trying to get the p%ostofice?
Patient-Yes.
Physician-Mcdicine won't help
you. We will have to let the post
office and nature take their course.
! [Has a Government Physician ex-
amined our editorial confrerc of .s the
iedgeling around the corner?' Why
don't he try galUGnismYl
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25

Gov. Wilson has appointed Philip
Pendleton, of Berkeley, and. Col.
Alex. Campbell, of Brooke county,
commissioners on the part of the
State of West Virginia to the North
Central and South American EXPOSE
ton to open at New Orleans, Novcm-
Der 10th next. This is the old expo
sition recognized, and for the the re-
organization and conduct of the new
affair, Congress has appropriated
81, 1000 to be used by each State.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25
From the ". Va. Democrat

One of the bondsmen of Mr.. Holmes
expressed a desire to withdraw his
name because informed that Mr..
Holmes had recommended his BROTH
erin law, Mr.. Seal, a Republican,
for appointment as Master Plumber.
ThcreupOn Mr.. II. Jacobs, Acting
Supervising Architect, wrote the
bondsman as follows:
81 think you arc laboring under an erroneous
impression. US the records of this office do not
indicate that Mr.. Holmes had any connection
with the employment of Mr.. Seal. Mr.. Seals
recommendations are from Winchester, and
indicate that he is master of his trade. His
employment is temporary as a working plumb
err"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25

The Farm and Home, published at
Harrisonburg, Va, has been made
the official journal of the Farmers
Assembly of Virginia. It is a good
paper, and we hope will receive the
success. it eminently deserves
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25
Berkeley Items.

The following we copy from the
Statesman:
On Wednesday night of last week
Mr.. NJ. S. Grantham had q valuable
horse stolen from his farm at Shang-
hal.
An association of business men
and farmers has been organized to
carry forward the work of holding a
Fair, some time in October, upon the
grounds of the old association. All
the arrangements have been made,
and from the gentlemen at the head
of it success is an assured fact. The
organization has been perfected by
the election of competent officers, and
the appointment of committees who
will push forward the preparations
with all possible speed.
From the Gerardstown Times:
Avery sad accident occurred at the
residence of Mr.. VIM. S. Miller, near
this place. on Friday last. Mrs. ia
cob NJ. Aiken, with one of her chill
dren, Eliza, aged three years, was
issuing EAS A"LlLIIJ1 ALN GullIIS VIC
afternoon, the little child, willie play
ing in the yard, accidentally fell into
a cistern and was drowned before it
could be rescued.
From the Independent:
We were given the following infor-
nation in relation to an unfortunate
occurrence, which happened in this
county last week. A tramp umbrella
member called at the residence of
Mr.. Dan Snyder, a short distance
from Hainesvillc and insulted his
wife. He was ordered off the place
by Mr.. Snyder. Next day he re-
turned and began using indecent and
disgusting language to the women
folks, %whereupon Mr.. Snyder struck
him over the forehead with q board
knocking him off his feet. lie went
away and next morning was found in
the road, dead, about 5 miles from
the home of Mr.. Snyder.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25
MARRIED.

In Luray. Va. August Goth. 1885. at the res
idencc of the brides uncle. Maj. A. j. Miller,
by the Rev. F. 81. Perry, Mr.. CHARLES L.
MATTE E. BURACKER, of Page county, Va.
On Wednesday. August 10Th. 1885. in Win
chester. Va. by Rev. Geo. w. Anderson, Mr..
DAVID NJ. BARR. of Clarke county, aud Miss
LAURA Y. SWARTZ, of Frederick county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25

j. P: Downtain, editor of the Put
nan Democrat, of Winfield, Putnam
county, in this State, has been ap-
pointed a Pension Examiner, and will
be assigned to the GalIipolis, o., dis
trict. The compensation attached to
the position is s1,4Oo per year and
EXPENSES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25

The Democrats of Iowa, in their
State Convention last week, indorsed
the administration of President CIeve-
land in about as strong terms as Ian
guage a express approval, and
nominated an excellent ticket. A
fusion has been effected between the
Democrats and Greenbackers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25

neCoHH annual SESSION tCHt OeJht S@pH- =, 1893.
A THOROUGH course of instruction in the
IN usual branches of English education will
students in Ancient md Modern Languages
for admission into any Collegiate Institution.
No requisite of a tirst-cIass school will be
omitted.
TERMS Board per Scholastic year. s16o
Tuition. S25 to $40: Boardfrom Monday morn
lug to Friday evening, S130 per year Music,
$50; Use of Piano. Is.
The Institute Building is wen suited to school
uses and so situated as to secure all the con-
ditions necessary to the health of the pupils.
It is placed upon an emiuence overlooking the
town and surrounding country. The attrac-
IONS oEa so OF I sais itSar1I1 OF thnee, valley OF virginia
Charlcstown is easy of access from all points
North and South, being situated upon the B.
q o. and s.. V. Railroads. and within three and
four hours'r ride Of Washington and Baltimore.
July IA. 1885,. PRiNCTPALs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25

Tie Shenandoah Baptist Associa-
ton, composed of the New School
Baptist Churches in the Valley, will
hold it's next session with the Luray
Church,. commencing, Wednesday,
September, 9th:.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-08-25

Rev. Jno. P. strider, D. D., of
staunton, Va, formerly of this coun-
ty, has been elected Professor of
Moral Philosophy and BeIIe-Lettrcs
of Washington and Lee University,
vice Rev. j. L. Kirkpatrick, D. d.,
deceased.