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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20
Mai. Order Departrnent
'coLoRED DRESS GOODS,

We shall display this season unquestionally
the largest stock. and the most comprehensive
and varied assortment of coloringsi in standard
makes, and high novelties, of Foreign and
upon our shelves; comparing new plain colors
Plafds Checks. Aroche effects. Stripes, DC, il,
the most harmonious combinations of colorinps
and effects possible to imagine. presenting a
broader scope for the display of your several
tastes than ever heretofore exhibited.
We quote two specials us follows: So inch
Fine all=yool Trieots, in n large variety of the
standard and new shades, Only soc per Yard
40 inch Fine Atwood Pin::hcad Checked
Suitings IL. dark mixed effects, very choice,
Only soc per! ward
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

Rev. Dr. John Leyburn, has re-
signed the active pastorate of the As
sociate Reformed Church, of BaIti-
more, and was elected pastor emeri-
tus at IS, ooo-a year salary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

We would like to have you call to-day. The
cold snap of last week should remind you that
this is seasonable weather for Winter Over
ment in CharIestown, at lowest prices. Please
make note of this.
WIN. KAHN & Co., sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

Rev. john E. Massey, the Dem
: ocratic nominee for Lieutenant-G Gov
ernor. of Virginia, is quite ill at his
home in. As6lawn, in ALTERNATE
county:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20
Misunderstanding.

MRS. j. o. TUTWILER is prepared to un-
1Hl- dertake Hantua-Making and all kinds of
Family Sewing. unreasonable rates. Residence
on Samuel street. near the Baptist Church.
April IS 1SS1-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20
PC, 8 Pairs for Sz.00.
cHILpREN,s HOSIERY.

Boys and Misses French Ribbed Cotton
Hose, in Black. Brown and Navy Blue; ex-
ccllent quality, Csc Per Pair.
Boys and Misses Fine French Ribbed Hose.
double Toe and Heel, in Navy Blue, Brown and
Black extra quality.
Sizes. So. G, 81. and s1.
Price 95c, 25c. 25c, 25c, 29c Sic and 39c
Ladies Ready-made Underwear; Ladies Kid.
Silk, and Cashmere Gloves; Linens and House
keeping Goods: Ladies and Misses Cloaks and
Jerseys; Handkerchicfs. Ribbons. Laces and
Embroideries. Lace Curtains aud Curtain La
ccs, Poles aud Fixings &c, dc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

Mr.. VIM. NJ. Clements, late of the
Baltimore and Ohio, has been made
a general superintendent of the Erie
Railway system.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

The Winchester Telephone Com
pany have one hundred poles ready
70 put in position and will commence
operations in few days.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20
MEMS HOSIERY.

NOTE-Zn ordering Shirts. gicc chest n,ea-
length of inSeamS. State price desired TO pav.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20
MEMS MERINO UNDERSTANDS AND
DRAWERS. MEDIUM AND HEAVY
WEIGHT, ONLY SOC. EACH.

MEMS MERINo WOOL UNDER sItIETs
AND DRAWERS. MEDIUM AND
HEAVY WEIGHT. AT 6215
75c., AND S1.OO EACH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20
Fd'-llSffgla 1o'' samples. .ea
AND VELVETS.

The lovers of these rich and most beautiful
of fine dress fabrics arc assured of decided
.. Velvet season this Fall and Winter. besides
the prevailing colors and shades, many new
colorings have been produced, almost defyinr
description. examination being necessary to
get even faint idea of the exquisite results
and combinations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

The Secretary of the Navy has been
informed that Ensign T. A. Parke
died at his home in Union, West yir-
ginia, recently.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

;. The President has rendered to
Hon. w. F. Dyer, of Petersburg,
Grant county, the position of consul
to odessa.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20
Mems Fall & Winter Underwear

This stock comprises only the productions
of the best manufactures. such as are srI,arnn-
teed for fit, workmanship and general dura-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

The popular and fashionable colors of Fall
and Winter Hosiery will match the dress ma
terials us far us practicable. Black Hose. in
retain their deserved popularity
Ladies' Fine Ingram Cotton Hose, full rcSu-
lar made. extra good quality. colors Black.
Seal Brown. and Navy Blue all sizes only
Csc. ser pair; better qualities 371ic.. soc. and
f21{c.. per pair Ladies' Fine Unbleached
Balhrigran Hose. full regular made, splendid
quality, and good value,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

To keep up and properly conduct this de-
partmcDt requires long experience persistent
study and a thorough knowledge of the rartic-
uar weavcs. the correct Color and weight, tile
best known dyes. &c.
For five years this department has steadily
increased its business. which in itself is sufii-
cicnt evidence of our efforts in this direction.
In conjunction with the popular and stand
ard Fubrfos. we shall offer many new features
in novelties" &c. fI BLACK CASIINiERES,
FOULES. WOOL BROCADES. TRiCOTS,
OTTOMAN CLOTHS, DRAP DE ALMA, CLIO.
RIA CLOTH. &c.
we are constantly stocked with a. and ca
CourtauldS Celebrated Black English Grapes
for Wells aud Trimmings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

Hon. John w. Daniel, virginia's
most gifted orator, will speak in
winchester next Thursday, October
22d.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1885-10-20

Spain has answered Germany note
respecting the Caroline Islands, and
has acceptedpa mediation. 2
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15

From The Phtddephin Times
Yesterdays matinee gave Florence an oppor-
tunity to give his admirable inpersonation of Capt
Cue which he recalls all the best qualities OF Bur-
ton and tonight he will repeat IT, He deserves to be
CHASED Of the great unaarans Of the age,
well - one of tho nrst artists in his line.
From ne Press.
Mr. ". j. Florence appeared as CAPT cutie for the hrs
time In Philadelphia In fifteen years 1t 10 even longer
ago since he played the same part in London with Henry
Irving as Mr. Donoey and Mrs clifford, then favorite
actress as Edith Granger Mrs John Drew equally
charming in the latter role when "Dombsy Son"
given at the Arch Street Theatre in 1865 and 1867
Mr.. Florences Capt cutie could hardly be improved
upon lie presented round, waddng, jovial sailor.
who would weigh not less than 225 pounds ms trousers
too short and his coat hanging loosely over perfectly
round aud sloping shoulders; his head entirely bald
save for rim of black hair above the ears his right
hand and In its place long steel hook His acting
exaggerated noisy but ripe and perfect
In its humor and spirit al 1t in make and
ton 1t was a creation which wonderfully pleased
Dickens nearly a quarter of a century ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15
The Case Of Pos. master Pearson.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Su: Those
who insist on the reappontment Of Mr. Pearson Post
master insist that the spirit Of the Civil Service bill
mands II.
The laws nx tho terms Of office of all public servants
and the advocates OF this refined construction the
Cisil Service bill in order to carry out their views
should at once demand OF Congress that all Offices
whose duration is not hxed by the Constitution instead
OF being held TOR certain terms Of should be held
by the ncubents during good behavior that for life
Thus all ofhceholdera would como to have q certain
property IN their Offices not to be disturbed except for
cause on judicial proceedings Tho the poo
pie would thus soon become their masters. md we
should have arung caste among US who would shortly
he our ,yrsnts.
IL Mr. Cleveland Is well assured that the city or State
OF New York cannot AFFORD equal this paragon OF
Postmaster. then. considering his Office sacred
trust held for the benefit OF tho people, let him give
people Mr. Pearson as for four years longer
II however he can md his equal among Democrats lot
him consider that there hundreds OF thou
sands OF Republican, Postmasters In the sone
hundreds OF Democrats. and remember that politics 10
practical art which should be directed by sentiment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15
The regular circulation Of TIE Sun for The
,reek ending .MarCh IA, 1885, Wus:
The Office Seekers.

That large class OF citizens at present scat.
tered pretty thlokly about tho country. but
particularly conspicuous at Washington,
who are known as office seekers, are Just now
the object Of a somewhat hostile and most
Ubiquitous treatment. Tho Republican jour-
mails naturally regard them unfavorably; but
they are much more violently tainted and
aspersed by those newspapers that are most
strcnuously opposed to changes in the execu-
tive departments, through their sympathy
with professional rcformcrs. so called.
All this is extremely unjust. 1t is the ut
terancc of passion and prejudice. and not Of a
fair and impartial judgment. Tho Office
seekers have appeared because they think
that offices arc TO DO had, and they wish to
get them. They labor under the idea that the
Republican party Is to be turned out OF power
and the Democratic party put in its place !;
and that there is TO be g change and recon-
structon and reform Of the Government In
all It's branches and departments from
top to bottom. That hos been the purpose
for which the Democracy has strivcn for
many years, and it was the object for which
it contcnded in the last Presidential oec-
ton. II this is to DO done, the great majority
OF the present lncumbents of the Offices must
be turned out, and thei! posts made vacant |;
and those members OF the successful party
who desire to serve in such capacities, nat
urally declare their wishes and do all in
thoir power TO have their claims favorably
considered.
This they have a perfect right to do. There
Is nothing in such conduct but what Is en-
tirely reasonable and proper. 1t merits no
condemnation whatever.
1t is also true that the Government will be
much better of with these new mon in office
than it could possibly DC il tho Republicans
should be retained
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15
The New Mistress Of the Waite House.


We gave al the time brief abstract OF an
address which Miss Cleveland made before the aiumnU
OF Elnira Female College at the commene ement in
1882 Tho topic WAS Atruistc Faith" OF all the ad
drcsses given during the quarter Of century OF the
college by many Of our nblest such Prof UpSon
Or. Wslcott Cakns. DR. Lyman Abbott and the editor
OF the Erdnoeltsf this pronounced second none
Of them and for practical adaptation to the young ladies
the best She illustrated her subject by Chsdja tho
wife Of Mohsmined who believed in him when all men
dsspsed him. and whose faith In him made him what he
became Every ono must have his Chadija. There 10
need Of faith in Col faith In self and faith humanity
she would be hopeful and not pessimistic. Marriage
was not necessary for woman; she need simply
Abuttonhoio bouquet to some II good is one
will come out Go on and you Will succeed. Tho boost
ers she said. moro important than the boosted.
In looks Miss Cleveland remiuds Of Anna Dtckin.
son. perhaps because she wcars her hair In the same
STYLE Yet there 10 nothing mannish about her. and In
private she 10 rather too modest than otherwise Her
voice 10 clear and her articulation dsaot making her
nne speaker.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15
Aims for pe0rsOn!

Tho most subtle and to the Independent
Republicans the most disheartening. nrgu-
ment against the disappointment OF Mr..
PEARSON as Postmaster Of New York Is ad-
vanced by our esteemed contemporary the
B,Ualo Daily Courier. That journal has
been most persistent In Its advocacy OF Pres
idcnt CLEVELAND. and notably in favor OF
reforming the civil service by patent process.
But now it doesn't leave Brother PEARSON
a square inch OF ground to stand on. 1t
denies that his disappointment Is required
by the modern reform principles; and 80 far
as concerns the question OF keeping Mr..
PEARSON in Office because tho Independent
Republicans want him kent there, it says
that ian appointment for such q reason
would DO political; it could not be truthfully
claimed that 1t was made in the interest Of
OWL service reform"
Whatever may become OF Brother PEARSON,
he will enjoy the satisfaction OF feeling that he
has been the means OF calculating some Of
the more obscure principles of civil service
reform by patent "ocess.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15
Should She Go Skating Alone 7

Here is question of unusual contemporary
interest, and fortunately tho principe con-
tanned in IL will apply to many other COM
picntlons that differ from it only in detail
A young man writes as follows:
"Please Inform through THE Sun II it is proper for
ayoung lady keeping company to 60 TO the roller ski
ing rink without her company. that is to go alone Also
whether any evil arises from going there"
The main point is the Interpretation OF the
phrase keeping company" II this young
man means that this company is the af-
fanccd lover OF the young woman, and
that he is the company" the only in
ference to be drawn from her going to
tho rink without him Is that he does
not absorb her affections to the full limit
OF their distribution. Skating on rollers
claims portion OF her interest, and he only
receives another portion. though we trust
all the rest. If in his judgment the fact in
dicatcs that she doesn't love him as much
Us he thinks no will require OF his future
wife, he had bettOr break off tho match,
because 1t would not be likely to turn out
happily II, on tho other hand. there Is no
engagement. there Is no occasion for the
young man to make any criticism on the
young woman's habit OF going to tho rink
unattended 1t Is none OF his affair.
STILL II we have misjudged the motives OF
our correspondent and II the problem In his
mind was simply whether tho young woman
should go to the skating rink alone or not.
without regard to any possible slight upon
himself, We would reply that that Is a
question which must be settled by another
authority. Such point must DO referred to
her parents or guardians. In the absence OF
such counsel. we would say that the safe
thing to do is to go with some escort. But.
judged by itself, the skating rink is a good
thing, and so Is roller skating.
Perhaps one reason for this young mans
objection to the rink Is that he can't skate.
He should learn Immediately.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15
> The Mi.,ake of Missouri.

The Missourans came like the wolf on the fold
And tue sheen OF their noses was gay to behold
And their numbers were like the olnnIyorous horde
That sweeps Of the food from the fr &c hoard
Like clans on the seashore when high is the tide
ihh most were prepared to abscrb and divide;
Lake CLAIMS when the tide Is distressiny,y low
fhey shut up their shells and gave way TO their woe
FOR they wanted the earth. did that jubilant crowd
10 whom only segment could e'er be allowed
Ana their hurry was such that It took them absck
10 learn that they might be for months ON the rack
Ana there were the Colonels with bar bills unpaid
Ana nothing to show ~ the fruits of their raid
WIN only Themselves to bear home ~ a prize.
WINE bad was the walking DER thousands Of siss
And there were tho Majors. the JUDGES. and all.
30 hery their features, their figures so tall;
Iher hgurcs had withered their features had p,Iss
when the raid on the ofrces sgnAliy failed.
me saloons Of st Louis are loud In their wall
ana the tears Of the Colonies fall thick a. the hail
Ana they whisper the truth with sibilsut souna
in@' 'ns 0mess couldn't begin to 10 round"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15
TC-MORNOH'S kCLIPSE " THE sun.

Tho opportunities offered to the inhabi-
tants Of any particular spot on tile earth to
witness an eclipse OF the Gun are SO rare that
everybody will hOre for a fair day to- morrow.
so that tho moon may be clearly seen when 1t
slides like black screen across the suns face.
Az soon from this city and it's neighborhood
about half tho sun will be hidden behind the
moon. 1t Is what Is known as an annular
eclipse. and so the sun will not be entirely hid
don as seen from any part Of the earth but
along narrow line running from California to
Hudsons Bay tho moon will cover the centre
Of tho sun. only O bright rim remaining visible
all around the moons edge The apparent size
OF the sun. seen from the earth. is SO nearly
equal to that Of the moon that the slight
changes which occur In their distances from
the Garth. owing to the eccentricity of the Or
bits OF tho earth and the moon cause now ono
and now the other to appear the larger. II the
moon eclipses the sun when the former Is in
the nearer part OF Its orbit. 1t covers the whole
OF tho solar disk and there is a total eclipse:
il 1t eclipses the sun whom 1t Is In the further
part OF its orbit. then an edge OF the sun shows
all around the moon. on this occasion.
Astronomers pay comparatively little atten.
ton to annular eclipses. because 1t is only dur
ing total ecipses tina. the splendid and mys-
FERROUS banners Of the sun are displayed sur
rounding tho hidden king OF day. These
strsamers OF light. known under tho general
name OF the corona. still remain. to large de-
gree. unexplained phenomena, but o conolu-
sive proof that they are not deceptive appear
ances. as some have suggested. has been fur
nished In the past year or two by the success OF
attempts to obtain photographs OF them in
broa daylight and when they could not even
be detected by the sense Of sight.
Tho spectacle tomorrow. however. will be
we'll worth witnessing. for the visible operation
OF the laws by which worlds are hung In the
hoavnns and made to revolve swiftly in fixed
orbits. with far moro than the precision OF the
finest thermometer movements. must always
appeal powerfully to the sense OF the sublime
In the human mind
The black circle OF the moon will be seen
Creeping upon the SUMS edge about thirteen
minutes aftor noon. and the eclipse will end
little NefOro O'Clock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15
Parcclling Out the Pacific.

1t was recently reported In London that
an international conference would prob
ably be held there this spring to con-
slider tho partition OF such fragments of
the world as remain unappropriated in the
Paciilc Ocean. At this moment English,
German and French influences are quietly
at work among the Papuan and Polyneslan
groups, manipulating native chiefs and paw
Ing the way for innovations. England has
fastened TO raise her flag over the islands on
the southeast coast of New Guinea, Germany
is suddenly taking q deep interest In the
many groups where Hamburg merchants
maintain an army of agents, and France evil
IDENTIFY has designs on the New IIebridcs.
IL the mania for annexation continues, We
may some day expect to see exploring ships
securing the sea for the hundreds OF islands
that WILFRED POWELL believes to cxist,
though yet undiscovered, in the Pacific.
Now and then new island is added to tho
map Of Oceanica, and many islands are
knownto cxist that have been seen only from
afar. There is no likelihood however, that
any important territory romans to be dis
covered, nor arc there many groups of COM
mcrcial value in which one or another OF the
sevon sovereign powers Interested in the Pa
ciiic havo not obtained undisputed rights.
A Pacific conference, however, will have
before it many important questions, such as
the adjustment OF tho claims OF Great
Britain, Germany, and Holland In New
Guinea, and the dispute regarding Fiji and
the Samoan Islands. the latter being the love-
liest and perhaps the most important Of the
groups still unattached. All maritime ma
tions, also, are aiming now to add to the
number OF their cOaling stations In the Pa
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-15
s;till ON the Ragged Edge.

In the present feverish condition OF the
public min, in England which can only
be temporarily assuagef by the indocisive
and poor-splited bargain announced on Fri
day by Mr.. GLADSTONE be recognized a
counterpart OF tho trep!dation and per-
ploAity that prevailed for many months be-
fore the irrGVocable outbreak Of the Crimean
war. 1t is due, moreover, to precisely the
same cause, namely, the impossibiity of
reconciing the ingenious explanations and
smooth assurances of the Russian Foreign
Ollice with tho continuous progress of u
Russian force in tho disputed territory.
The newspapers Of that epoch would startle
their readers on" day by announcing that a
Russian army had made frosh advance In
the Dannbian municipalities and taken up n
now position Of capital strategic value; and
The next day the popular excitement would
be Gained and the etock market would be
braced by tho mild teno. Of st. Petersburg
dispatches. according to which Car MICH
pLAs was kecnly solicitous for peace, and re-
GREETED deeply the necessity Of the move
ment complained Of. which had really been
forced upon his reluctant soldiers to secure
them from injury at the hands Of tho ag-
grossive Turk. Then the parleys would be
resumed with fine show OF sincerity, and
Russia would diligently use the time thus
gained In further improving her situation on
the Danube.
England is now passing through the same
racking altcInatiOns OF reinsurance and anx-
iety. Up TO Thursday Of last week the
news forwarded through Persian or Anglo
Indian channels from the Afghan from
tier was OF constantly increasing gravity,
aud no efforts OF the British Ministers
seemed likely to elicit from Russia n definite
promise Of withdrawal or Of an adjustment
OF boundaries on terms that they could VEN
turc to accept. Yet when Lord GRANvILLE's
ultimatum had been evaded or ignored, when
tho whole country was convinced that war
was imminent and unavoidable, and when
even the sanGuno and impcrturuabc Pre-
mcr could discern no ray Of comfort, 1t only
needed, apparently, Vague and spccious
telegram from st, Petersburg according to
which the Car had acquicsced in an ar
rangcmont by which he yields next TO moth
Ing whi!c Lord GRANVILLE sacrifices much
TO alay the agitation and leave the nation
and the Cabinet oncc moro in FOOLS para
disc OF c0mposuio and security.
Take for instance, the gracious but elusive
despatch received en- Thursday from NJ. DE
GIFEs, anG which seems 10 have given the
British Ministers encouragement. With
the same JUNCTION by which NICHOLAS i'm
pressed Lord ABERDEEN and deferred Eng
lands preparation for the Crimean war, tho
present Car protested al earnest wish for
speedy and peaceful solution OF tho en-
listing difficulty. But he carefully avoided
asserting 20 tho one measure by which such
wish might gain taltion, to the ono prac-
tlcable solution urged upon him more
than week ago IL & professed ul-