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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
Circuit Court.

The November term of the Jeffer-
son Circuit Court, Judge c. j.
Faulkner on the bench, began on
Tuesday last. The following persons
served as members of the Grand
Jury, viz:
Col. Jno. T. Gibson, foreman :;
James Clendenning, Edward Colston,
VIM. G. Frazier, John w. Hendricks,
Joseph t. Hess, Adam C. MoIer,
VIM. B. Packet, Jno. w. Rider, r.
V: Shirley, d. II. Wiltshire, S. w.
Wysong, Rudolph Rau, r. c. Step
toe and n. H. Willis.
Indictments were found against the
following named persons:
John L. Garter, for forging and ut
tering forged paper.
John l.. Carter, for forgery and ut
tering and attempting to employ as
true forged endorsement.
Ann Lee. colored, for feloniously
entering, without breaking, mill,
with intent to commit larceny.
Richard Mash, colored boy, for
feloniously and maliciously burning
dwelling house in day time.
Bub Hall, colorcd boy, for petit
larceny.
John L. Carter, for forgery and ut
tering forged paper.
Nelson Davis, colorcd, for unlaw-
fully carrying a revolver.
Robert Hughes, colored, for I'M
l1wfu1Iu oarrviDn n raUoIvor
The following State cases were dis
posed of:
Bub Hall, plead guilty and SEN
fenced to be confined in Jail ten days.
Brown for State.
Ann Lee, found guilty of petit lar
ceny, and sentenced to be confined in
Jail for ten days. Brown for State
Fouke for defence.
Nelson Davis, plead guilty and
sentenced to be fined S25 and con-
fined in Jail for thirty days. or until
fine and costs are paid. Brown for
State.
Frank Flynn, Indicted at a pre-
vious term for unlawfuIly destroying
property not his own, } found guilty
and sentenced to be fined S15, and
confined in Jail for twenty days, or
until the fine and costs are paid
Brown for State; Moore for defence.
Robert Hughes, found guilty and
sentenced to be fined $50, and con-
fined in Jail for thirty days or until
the fine and costs be paid. Brown
for State; Gibson and Bedinger for
defence.
Richard Mash, pleaded not guilty
as charged in the indictment, but
guilty of an attempt to burn as
charged in the Indictment, and which
plea the attorney for the State ac-
eepted. Sentenced to be confined in
Jail for eight months. Brown for
State; Lucas for defence.
No Indictment was found against
Pete Luckett, colored, committed to
Jail by Justice Gallahcr, and the
prisoner was discharged.
The case of Allen & Co. VS.. W. a.
Shewalter, appeal from justice, was
tried on Friday, and jury has not yet
agreed.
The Court adjourned over from Fri
day until Monday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
From the Denlocrnt .

Mr.. Charles B. KearsIcy has been
appointed page to the Circuit Court,
by Judge Faulkner.
Misses Mamie and Bessie Miller,
of the neighborhood of Gerardstown,
Berkeley county, are visiting Miss
Laura Hughes, in this city.
Mrs. F. G.. Butler, of this city,
who was taken dangerously ill with
typhoid fever, while on a visit to
Frederick City, Md, is, we are glad
to announce, recovering slowly.
Mr.. Jas. w. Butt, the enterprisine
timer, has been compelled to increase
the number of his workmen, in order
to meet the demands of his growing
trade. He is not one of those who
spends his time waiting for something
to turn up" His motto is "quick
sales, short profits, and standard
goods
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
From Harper's Ferry.
HAnrEn's FERRY, Nov. 10, 1885.
1.-THE melancholy days have come,
The saddest of the year.,

AOO'Ss
Dear Editor
THE melancholy days have come,
The saddest of the year"
Although the rain has descended
upon us, we are enjoying bright skies
and gentle breezes. Cyclones and
tornadoes are unknown to US. Science
says that a cyclone is a rotatory storm
of extended circuit; that it is born
on the.ocean and moves landward.-
A tornado, says science, is furious
tempest which moves rapidly along a
limited circuit. They are said to be
the result of a struggle between the
prevailing winds in the basin of the
Mississippi. These winds are from
thenorthwest in winter, and the south
west in summer. When these two
opposing forces meet each other du-
ring the transition periods of spring
and autumns they naturally fight for
supremacy. If wind would build up
our town, we would soon have pulp
mills, &C., judging from the amount
wasted in suggestions, from time to
time.
The young people of Bolivar have
gotten up Phantom parties, which
must be seen to be appreciated. The
metamorphosis is perfect.
Please allow me, through your col
umns, to thank my young friend, Mr..
Thomas Cockrell, for mammoth
pumpkin, measuring fifty-four inches
in circumference. We feel satisfied
that the appetites of our whole family
for custards, will be satisfied when
this immense pumpkin is devoured.
My cher petit thanks him in this man
ner:
May peace and plenty be his lot,
AS down the hill of life he trots;
And may his virtues ever shine.
Like blossoms on that pumpkin vine.''
Yours, OBSERVER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
THE
MIKADO.
ADAPTED FROM THE NEW OPERA. }

Our great NIillado. virtuouS man,
When he to rule our land began,
Resolved to try
\ plan whereby
Young people might be stcadicd.
So lie decrGcd in words succinct.
That all who flirted. lccrcd or winkcd
(Unlcss cOnnubially linkcd),
Should forthwith be bchcadcd.
The stern decree. you'll understand,
Caused great dismay throughout the land
For young and old.
And shy and bold
Were equally affected.
The youth and girl who winked their eye
Or hrcathCd u nOu-cOuuubial sigh.
We're thcrcupon condemned to die,
But usually objected.
So, when to right such foolish laws,
Ills Majesty put in this clause:
That those who wore
Clothes from the store
Of KAHN were exempted.
He knew he could not well oppose
The girls who ilirt with stylish beauX
That go 10 KAIIN'S for their clothes
He knew how they'd be tempted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

FINE GOODS AT Low PRICEs.-Mr.
w. l.. Jones, at Martinsburg, offers
to the public choice line of fine
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver
Ware, &C., at prices to suit the times.
He has really fine stock, and offers
just now specially of Silver knives,
Forks and Spoons, at very low prices.
Mr.. Jones is courteous and fair
dealing gentleman, and we believe
will furnish goods exactly as repre-
sented by him.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
Sary.

The Lynchburg Virginiam has been
purchased from Charles w. Button by
John w. and Henry Sherman, the
former for several years the local
editor of the paper. The price paid
was SIS, 900. The paper henceforth
will be conducted by the Messrs.
Sherman, hut there will be no change
in its political principles.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
Bargains in Ribbons.

The newest of new things in Ribbons is the
81 Picot" (Pc-kO) edge. which we think is = de-
cided Improvement in looks over the plain
edged ribbons. The PicOt'' edge is produced
by the filling being caught on tho outer edges
by the selvcdge, which forms it into sort of
loop, or feather edge. and is the latest in fall
trimmings for hats. bonnets &C.
Silk Moirc. with - Picot" edge.
Satin and eros Grain. with = Picot'' edge
DOuble-faced Satin. with Pcot" edge
Striped Satin and Ottoman, with Picot'
edge.
Italian Faille. with edge.
We have all the above in variety of hand
some fall and winter cOloriugs and in all
widths, from No. 20 40. representing the best
collection ever our pleasure to display. and
marked at prices which will compare favorably
with those of any miliner i'll this or any city.
Fancy Striped Ribbons. in rich combination
of colorings. for hat aud bonnet trimmings
width, No. 40.
All Silk Satin and Gros Grains. particularly
desirable for curtain trimmings, and fancy
work; all widths and colors.
Mixed Satin and Gros Grain Ribbons in n va
rietv of choice colOrs: widths No 9, No. IL.
No. l6; price. Sc. Zoe. 12J$c.
SEND Us YOUR ORDERS. Corrcspon-
dence solicited. prompt personal attention to
all communications.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

Don't forget the meeting to be held
at the Courthouse on Friduy evening
nen, at z o'clock, to take action in
regard to the proposed celebration of
Charlestown's Centennial Anniver-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

In the absence of Thanksgiving
Turkey. we suppose Bro. Snyder, of
the Shepherdstown Register, will per-
NIT us to join him in the discussion
of his stuffed mackerel.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

The father of DIR. II. c. Beckham,
of this vicinity, died recently in Gull
pepper county, Va, (of which locality
he was a prominent citizen, at an adj
vanccd age.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

In the Servian-Bulgarian war, the
Servians, who were at first successful,
have since met with severe reverses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

John NJ. Carroll, the missing
Staunton treasurer, is found to be
about $4,000 short in his accounts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

Louis David Riel, the half-breed
leader, was hanged at Regina, N. w.
T., on Monday of last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
BIacksmithing Line.
House and Lot for Sale.

A VERY desirable Residence on West Wash
"A ington street. CharlestOwn. with large Lot,
and Stable, Cistern. and other conven iences-
Dwelling has basement and cellar. two rooms
and hall on first floor, and three chambers
above. would refer persons to V. u. FTEoE,
Real Estate Agent, IN CbaTIcstown. or to
P. II. HUGHES,
1913 West BALTIC. street, Baltimore.
September 8, 1885.
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1896.
Harper'e Weekly.
-cyrD ATEn
ILLUSTRATED.

uARPER's WEEKLY has now. for more
Ii than twenty years. maintained its position
as the leading illustrated weekly newspaper in
America. With constant increase of literary
and Hcresources, it is able to offer for the
ensuing year attractions unequallcd by any
previous volume. embracing two capital illus
trated serial stories. one by Mr.. THos. HARDY.
among the foremost of living writers of fiction.
and the other by Mr.. WALTER BEsANT. one of
the most rapidly rising of English novclists ;
graphic illustrations OF unusual interest to
readers in all sections of the country enter
tanning short stories. mostly illustrated, by the
best writer's, and important papers by high au-
thorities on the chief topics of the day.
Every one who desires Trustworthy polit-
zeal guide, an entertaining and Instructive fam
lily journal, entirely free from Objectionable
features in either lctter-press or Illustrations.
should subscribe to HARPER's WEEKLY:
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For Sale.

A NO. COW, giving 2 gallons of milk n
IA day. now; win be fresh in January
Reason for selling, have no place to keep her.
Enquire at THIS OFFICE.
November il, 1881
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

Mr.. John r. Shepherd has been.
appointed postmaster at Berryville,
Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

In observing Thanksgiving Day,
next Thursday, don't forget to ne
member the poor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

For Statue of Liberty Cotton, Gum
Boots and Shoes go to MILLING STORE.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
500 REWARD

WILL BE PAID for evidence leading to
w the ARREST and CONVICTION Of the
person who, on Wednesday night or Thursday
morning. November 18th or 10Th, 1885. set fire
to the Stable on the Straith lot. in Charlcstown.
w. Va, used by I. P. Lippitt. or who has set
fire to any property in this town within the
past 10 months.
c. NJ HOUGH, Mayor
The INSURANCE COMPANIES represented
by us offer n Reward of 500 fer evidence
leading to the arrest and conviction of anv per-
son who has set on fire any property in this
County. insured through our Agency. within
the past l6 months.
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER.
November "a. 1885,.
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HARPER's PERIODICALS.

The Volumes of the WEEKLY begin with the
no time is mentioned. it will be understood that
the subscriber wishes to commence with the
Number next after the receipt of order
Bound Volumes of HARPER's WEEKLY for
three years back, in neat cloth binding. will be
sent by mail. postage paid. or by express. free
of expense provided the freight does not cx-
coed one dollar per volume), for $500 per
volume.
Cloth Cases for each volume. suitable for
binding, will be sent by mail postpaid, on re-
ccipt of S1.00 each.
Rcmittanccs should he made by Post Office
Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance of loss
Newspapers are not to copy this advertisement
'ctHoW The express order Of HAHPER IL BROTH
ERs. Address
HARPER & BROTHERS.
November u. 1855. Now York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

Children's Extra Heavy French Ribbed Hose.
double knees. heel and toe.
6 in, 619 in, Z in. ~ in. in, and SIIin.,
34c., Soc, 3Sc.. 4Oc., 42c., 44c.
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For Rent.

A FRONT room on the second floor of the
IA Lee Hall Building-recenUy occupied by
the firm of John T. Cowley d Son and well
suited for an office or sleeping apartment
Enquire at the Spirit Office.
Oct. G. 1Ss5-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
Executor's Notice.

HAvING qualified as Executor of NJ Helm.
IL deceased. l hereby notify all persons hav-
ing claims against the estate to present them.
properly authenticated, for settlement All in
debted will please come forward and pay up.
!. H. STRIDER.
Nov. 8, ST Ext of NJ Helm. decd.
A attraction at WALLS Store for the
n Holidays. will he come handsome Chrome
Cards.
November II, 1885.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
Bargains in Gloves.

Ladies' 8 Button Length. Undrcsscd Mousquc-
tairc Gloves. in tan shades. only 51.0O per
Pair. worth s1.25.
Mems Fine 20 Chevereau" Kid Gloves. in all tho
new street shades. worth $500 only $50
per Pair.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
Wagon and Harness for
Sale,
{!

LNOR sale. an elegant TNO-HORSE WAGON
i as good as new; also good set of
HEAVY WHEEL HARSESS-ncarly new
Will be sold at a Bargain. Apply to
w. S. KENDRICK.
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&c. PER OUNCE.

As it is coming on close to the
Holidays, we ask our country friends
toscan our advertisement EVERY
WEEK, as we shall present many
new and attractive bargains, which
can be safely and easily sent you
through Our " Mail Order Depart
ment" which has grown to considera-
bIep roportions, and is still growing.
Send moneys by Registered letter,
Postal Notes, Checks, Drafts. &c.
We will pay all charges on bills
amounting to $50 and over.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

Childrcn's Extra fine Heavy Ribbcdl
Cotton Hose. double heel and toe, Black, For
Navy Blue and Brown, 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24
Bargainain Mems Shirts

Full line Of Mems Laundricd and UnIaundrfcd
Dress and Night Shirts. 80. so. 63I5. -,
and $l.6O. Send for one at SOC. as Il
trial. if not mp to expectations We
will refund the money
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Bargains in Hosiery.

Ladies' Extra fine Cotton Hose. s,rpe-) s
rior quality. in Black. Navy Blue, Brown, Fo
Cardinal and Garnet, 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-11-24

Ladies' Extra fine Black Cashmere IIosc) 9
superior quality, full regular made, FC
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State OF West Virginia,

IIARPER d BRUTHERS.
November p, 1885. New York
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-08-29
A Life Nearly Lost.

[Cor. Cleveland Plaindealerl
| met a handsome, finely-dressed
little boy on West Side car yester-
day and endeavored to scrape an ac-
quaintance with him. He was sin
gularly reticent. Finally the gentle
man who had charge of him said
"He doesn't understand English. His
parents are Germans and they allow
the children to speak no English until
they reach a certain age, fearing that
they will forget the mother tongue
and, above all, that they will pick up
the slang that is heard on the streets.
Quite number Of German families
in Cleveland adopt the same course
with their children. They will pick up
the English language quick enough as
they growup." In Eastern cities many
fashionable families place their chill
dren under the constant care of French
governesses and nurses, and the
youngsters talk little or no English
until they are s to II years old. This
fashion nearl Y cost the child of q
wealthy New Yorker its life one day
three years ago. The child was play
ing on the sands at Long Branch.
The breakers had begun to roll fiercely
and were gradually encroaching on the
little one who, intent upon her play,
paid no heed. The French nurse was
away, probably gossiping with one of
the handsome coachmen for which
Long Branch is famous. | spoke to
the child and warned her to come out
of reach of the waves. She stared
vacantly at me and then resumed her
play. As | subsequently learned she
did not understand English. | called
again, but still she paid no heed. Sud
denly great wave could be seen roll
ing toward the shore, as if eager to
swallow the innocent victim. | ran
down, caughtup the child and reached,
as | supposed, place of safety, when
the tremendous wave swept around
my feet. A wall of water ten feet high
rolled over the spot where the little
one had been but q moment before.
When the child had been rescued, its
demOnstrative nurse appeared and
covered it with caresses and uttered a
vast deal of French baby talk.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-08-29
A Slave Gang on the Congo.

Ere m IL. NJ. Stanley'S New Book.
There are rows upon rows of dark
nakedness, relieved here and there by
the white dresses of the captors.
There are lines or groups of naked
forms upright, standing, or moving
about listlessly; naked bodies are
stretched under the, sheds in all posi-
tions; naked legs innumerable are seen
in the perspective of PROSTATE sleep
ers; there are countless naked children,
many mere infants, forms of boyhood
and girlhOod, and occasionally a
drove OF absolutely naked old women
bending under a basket of fuel, or
cassava tubers, or bananas, who are
driven through the moving groups by
two or three musketeers. On paying
more attention to details, [ observe
that mostly all are fettered; youths
with iron rings around their necks,
through which a chain, like one of our
boat-anchOr chains, is riven, securing
the captives by twenties. TheChildren
over 10 are secured by three copper
rings, each ringed leg brought together
by the central ring, which accounts for
the apparent listlessness of movement
observed on first coming in presence
of the curious scene. The mothers are
secured by shorter chains, around
whom their respective progeny or in
fants are grouped, hiding the cruel
iron links that fall inloops or festoons
over their mammas' breasts. There
is not one adult man-captive amongst
them. Little perhaps as my
face betrayed my feelings, other
pictures would crowd upon the imagin-
alton; and after realizing the extent
and depth of the misery presented to
me, | walked about as if in a kind of
dream, wherein | saw through the
darkness of the night the stealthy
forms of murderers creeping toward
the doomed town, its inmates all
asleep, and no sounds issuing from
the gloom but the drowsy hum OF
chirping cacadas or distant frogs
when suddenly flash the light OF
brandished torches; the sleeping town
is involved in flames, while volleys OF
musketry lay low the frightened peo-
pie, sending many through short
minute of agony to that soundless
sleep from which there will be no wax
! ing.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-08-29

In the campaign of 1884 the two candi-
dates for Governor in pivotal" Western
state arranged for series of Joint discus
sions. Both men were popular, both of
fine appearance, and were so well matched
in mental force and as orators that the
contest between them promised to be a
magnificent one. For several weeks the
scales balanced evenly.
But one day the brilliant Republican can
didats came up ailing. He seemed over
come, and spoke laboredly. The next day
he was even less effective. Later he was
compelled TO ask his opponent for post
ponement of certain appointments, which
was granted Before the campaign ended
he had abandoned the field altogether.
Meantime the Democratic candidate con
tinued his canvass, seeming to grow strong
er, cheerier, and more effective with each
succeeding week. He was elected. One
evening in December while entertaining sew
eral gentlemen he said:
II will tell you a campaign secret-.which
gave me the election. With the opening of
my campaign | began caring for my liver.
| knew that disordered or torpid liver
meant dullness and possible sickness |
took something every day. When my OPP
ponent began failing knew his trouble to
be his liver and felt ike prescribing for him,
but feared if | did so he might beat me! /
grew stronger as the campaign progressed,
often making two speeches day. Even
my voice, to my surprise, did not fail me
once. All because Warmers safe cure kept
me in l trim" Ex-Gov. Jacob, OF Ken
lucky, also made a campaign tour under
precisely similar circumstances, and says
he kept up under the eXhausting strain by
use OF the same means dorchester Union
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-08-29
Economy in the Kitchen.

There Is truth in the saying that
"sOme women can throw out with
a spoon more than a man can carry
in with a shovel" 1t is the little leak
that drains the cistern. SO in the
kitchen, where the bread is wasted,
the drippings thrown out, and dishes
soaked with grease or wantonly dis
figured or smashed, the butter wasted
for the want of little care, and the
bread overbaked or burned because
twas only little and did not matter
This has been the cause of many a
poor mans lot, and we would appeal
to the girls to acquire the art OF saw
ing while learning domestic tactics at
home. You should marry rich you
should also save for the poor, and it
is no disgrace. Save the scraps OF
bread, the crusts, and dry them If not
wanted for immediate use. and use
them for buildings and stufiings; and
where crumbs are wanted soak them
in cold water for the former, and
pound them in a mortar for the latter.
Cleanse all droppings by skimming
them Oft when cold in a kettle OF hot
water, stirring briskly, and when cold
take off again and render
| must tell you OF a family that
lived just beyond my fathers house,
who wasted themselves poor by slack
ness outside and in. There were in
the family six girls, who did little but
eat. The father was good-natured
and lazy, and the mother was dis
couraged. They mad a farm of 50
acres, and little by little it was mort
gagged until it nearly reached its value.
They raised some crops every year
and several hogs; kept four cows and
poultry, but it took more than every
dollar to feed and clothe them. There
was waste inside and out, and finally
they sold out with barely enough left
to take them to Wisconsin; and the
man that purchased the place had a
family OF five and laid by $500 every
year, besides improving his land
and educating his children. The old
proverb, Waste not, want not" is