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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

The Wheeling Register and Ka-
nawha Gazette published list of the
names of corporations which have
forfeited their charters under pro-
vision of Sec. s, Chap. 20, Acts 1885,
said forfeiturcs being for the non
payment of license tax for the license
year beginning May 1st, 1886. The
list is long one, Covering nearly
five columns and embraces various
manufacturing and mining compa-
mics, banks, building associations,
turnpike companies, publishing COM
panies, &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

The change of gauge of all the
Southern Railroads, from five foot to
standard, was completed on Tuesday
last, at / O. clock, by the Norfolk and
Western, which was the last. The
work along the whole line was accom-
plished between O. clock A. NJ. and
Up. M. .....--.. .r.. -..-,.--.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

Thanks to our young friend VIM.
B. Hopkins for copy of the Hdm1'-
den Sidney Magazine-a monthly OF
decided merit, published by the Union
and Philanthropic Societies of Hamp-
den Sidney College, Va. Mr.. Hop
kins is Business Manager of the pub
LEGATION. -.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
LACE CURTAINS,
White and Ecru.
Unqnestio"aJ'y the Best Bargains ere'
Offered Jy as.

White Lace Curtains. worth 1925 at so cts.
White Lace Curtains. worth S1.75. Mt SI.25.
Ecru Lace Curtains. worth 1926. at $1.I5.
As an additional attraction we reduce prices
on our line of TurconHn Curtains with u view
of closing them cut at once.
30 inch Garnet Tnrcoman Curtains. 3115 yards
long. reduced from 81 90 to
800 PER PAIR.
80 inch Garnet Trcoman Curtains. b, yards
long. reduced from S7.GOto
$500 PER PAIR.
so inch Garnet Turcoman Curtains. 81. yards
long, reduced from $3.50 to
$3.50 FER PAIR.
20 inch Garnet Turcoman Curtains, 81 yards
long, reduced from sll.O0 to
5000 PER PAIR.
80 inch Silk 50 Old Red rnrcomnn Curtains.
81 yards long. reduced from SIS to
$40 90 PER PAIR.
IT will pay you to anticipate your wants and
buy now, as these lots are not large.
NOTE.-Wc also have Curtain Poles brass
and wood. III small sizes. particularly aPpro-
pirate for Lace and Muslin Draperics fancy
loops and fixinys. and every thing necessary
for interior decoration and furnishing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
4 Sell Goods Cheap !


I Nd only ask yon to give me a tTial. and be
~ convinced. sell a fine Syrup at 20 ctr;
Pure Sugar Goods at 40 cts. very cheap: Pure
y. O. MCIasses Green Coffee at 121s cts. will
give perfect satisfaction. Try our so ct. Tea
4 fine lot of Canned Goods just in. Matches.
Baking Powder Soda. Spices. Candy. Extracts,
Essences. all fav0rs Lamps, CEimngys. Burn
crS Coal Oil. Cakes. Gclatine. Corn Starch. 20
kinds Washing Soap. Toilet Soap. Starch. To-
bacco-a fine line. can suit the tastes of all
Our two fOr-GIve Cigars cannot be beat. FloEr.
Corn Meal. Honiny. Buckwheat Flour. Meats.
Poultry. and u full line of Groceries and Pro-
visions. Nice Sugar-cured Hams. all sizes. at
1917 cts. have IL lot of Sugar-Cured Break
fast Bacon that will sell at 10 cts i'i full pieces
Sugar-curct Shoulders. couple hundred Ms.
. cts: DRY Salt Z cts: Fresh Meats. / Will only
ask trial on prices. Being ut little expense.
can and will sell goods on small margins for
the Cash. it will enable me to buy for cash.
aud save dollars for them that pay the cash.
II is the only true way tn transact business. the
only true way TO success. the only way To keep
off wreck and ruin. and it will be the only way
i'll very few years to do busincSs. The credit
system has had lis day. and spot cash. small
profits. and people living within their means,
success and happiness will be the next in the
future. &. Z. WALL
Januarv 10. 1886
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

The Chinese Indemnity Bill, which
passed the Senate on Friday, by a
vote of so to 10, authorizes the. Pres
ident to ascertain and pay actual
losses sustained by Cinnamon at the
hands of mob at Rock Spring, Wy
oming, in September, and appropiates
$4,000 for the purpose.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

Senator Kenna has consented to
serve as Chairman of the Congress
sional Democratic Committee, but
with the express understanding that
if any one can be found to fill the po-
sition, acceptably, and can serve with
less personal sacrifice than himself,
he will be permitted to resign.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

The convention of the p. T.. Do
ccsc of Maston met at Elkton, Md,
Wednesday, and elected Rev. Kinloch
Nelson, d. d., of the Virginia Thco-
logical Seminary, bishop.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

Al The residence OF her nluihcr. Mrs. Won
BlucIIcr in lTarp"r's Ferry. on SATURDAY, night.
June 5th. 1856. of Consumption. Mrs. EMILY
HICKS. aged about 20 years.
Oh til. 25th of May, 1856. LULA. daughter
of James and Bette Murphy. of Ilurpcr's
Ferry. aged years and months.
IN N1ENf0RIAM
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

iu The people of Winchester, at their
recent election, defeated the PROPOSE
ton to increase the bonded indebted
ness of the city for an additional sup
ply of water. -,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
Johnson g. Henson,
HOUSE BUILDERS

Charlcstown. jefferson County, W. Va.
rENHE undersigned have entered into Co
Il Partnership for the purpose of executing
all work in their line. We are not without cN-
pcricnce. and hope to give entire satisfaction
to all who may cntrust their work to us and
promise prompt execution and reasonable
charges. JNO. o. JOHNSON.
June S. 1886. THOS. i. HENSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

The decoration of the graves of the
Confederate dead lying in the Old
Chapel cemetery, Clarke county, Va,
will be observed on Saturday after
noon, June 18th, at O'Clock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

Herr Johann Most, the anarchist,
was on Wednesday sentenced to the
penitentiary for one year and fined
$500. Recorder Smith in sentencing
Most expressed deep regret that the
law did not permit him to impose a
heavier sentence. His crimes, he
said, deserved the punishment award
ed to capital offenses. He also told
him he was the greatest scoundrcl he
had ever seen at that bar. A great
many people will be inclined to think
the Recorder was pretty nearly right
in his opinion so pungently expressed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

40 pcs. Al inch Fine Curtain scrirn, good quail:
ity, worth 121 cts,
ONLY 10 CTS. PER YARD.
100 pcs. a. inch Fine Curtain Scrim. large va
riety of patterns, worth Is cts.
ONLY 1919 CTS. PER YARD.
so pcs. A. inch Imported Curtain Serum, worth
25 cts.
ONLY IS CTS. PER YARD.
500 yards Fine Curtain Swiss, very sheer and
pretty, worth 3711 cts,
ONLY 20 CTS. PER YARD.
SO inch Colorcd Figured Curtain Madras. COL
ors warranted fest, real value Is cts,
ONLY 1917 CTS. PER YARD. 10
so inch Cream and Lemon Curtain Madras.
worth 80 cts.
ONLY s. CTS. PER YARD.
40 inch jacquard Furniture Linens, excellent
styles.
ONLY s715 CTS. PER YARD.
so inch Figured Rami"s. light effects,
ONLY 60 CTS. PER YARD.
50 inch Figured Petit Points, very rich. worth
ONLY so CTS. PER YARD.
so inch Extra-heavy Petit Points. usually sold
at $500,
ONLY ja1.6O PER YARD.
30 inch Spun Silks. light rich effects. usually
sold ut $50.
ONLY s1.9O PER YARD.
~ inch Fclting Cloth in all the desirable shades
best quality.
ONLY s1.oo PER YARD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

The late rumpus in the Ohio Senate
reaches the Supreme Court of that
State by way of quo warranto case
to test the validity of the law estab-
fishing board of public affairs for
Cincinnati, to be appointed by the
Governor. The old Democratic board
of public works refused TO recognize
the law and has gone on transacting
business. The plumber in dispute is
the control of the 100000 to be
spent in repaving Cincinnati, but the
fate of the liquor tax and other bills
depends upon the result, and the Ii
quor men are said to be contributing
to the expenses of the litigation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

Ex-Prcsidcnt Arthur is declared by
his physicians to he ont OF danger.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

The grand social event of last week
in West Virginia was the marriage, in
Trinity P. f. Church at Parkcrsburg,
of Miss Annie T. Camden, only daugh-
ter of Senator J. N. Camden, to
Lieut.. B. D. Spilman, of the o. S.
Army. The bridal presents were nu-
mcrous and valuable, not the least OF
them being a certain check with Sen
ator Camden's name attached, which,
a newspaper correspondent says, will
suffice to keep the young folks from
suffering from the dreary blasts OF
winter, hunger and the vicissitudes OF
life for the short period of say fifty
years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
Wool Wanted!

HIGHEST PRICE PAID N CASH.
TINE undersigned will pay top market price
1 in Cash for Wool delivered ut the Jefferson
Wooden Mill COId Porter Factory, )or in Charles
town at Adams Express Office.
Nav is. 1885. JSO. j. JOBE-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, of this place,
will deliver an address to the Literary
Societies of Hampden Sidney College,
va, on Wednesday of this week. 9al
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
private Boarding.

TIME undersigned is prepared to accouTno-
Il date few persons with Private Boarding,
at moderate rates. Inquire at residence on
Main street. nearly opposite Mr. Henry DUNN 3
confectionery store.
May p. 1SS6-im. ROBERT LANGDON-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
Something Nice.

DCRE BEEF BOLOGNA SAUSAGE-Homc
Made by Mr.. Edward Wilt. late OF Mar
tinshurg. and guaranteed a good article. Can
not fail to tempt the most fastidi0us appetite.
For sale by w. S. MERCHANT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
Ready-Hade Bed-Wear

Sheets. Pillow and Bolster Cases has been so
pronounced that these goods hereafter will
form an important feature of our regular stock.
and will be on sale i'll quantities. at the same
grade of Mu>lins. aud they are made up. by
our work-people. III the strongest and most
thorough manner. ..
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

Secretary Manning has rendered his
resignation, but at the request of the
President has consented that action
be deferred on it until October.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
Sewing.

ZTIss sALLIE HECK offers her services as
wi Seamstress in private families. OF will
take in Sewing at the residence of her mother,
corner of Congress and Water streets.
Nav q lSSF-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
Proceedings of Count,
.- Court.

Proceedings of May Term, 1856. Jefferson
County Court. West Va.-cOntinued:
. Assessment of County Levy.
jefferson County, W. Va, DIR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
Eagle. Avenue Gardens,
New Millinery Goods.

Mrs. MARY f. DAVIS has been East for
vi the purchase of her new styles of
SPRING AND SUMNER MIL
LIVERY,
and will be pleased to have the ladies of the
town and country call and inspect her stock.
Nav % ISSi-St.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

Wesley Honesty and Tabby Banks,
colored, were hung at Winchester,
Friday, for the murder of Joseph
McFaul, white. .5''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
GATAR RH

MILL FEED.-A good article of Mill Feed
1Yl for stock, for sale by
June S. 1856. JOSEPH II. YESTERDAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
Satisfaction Guaranteed

have just received line of solid silI or
watches which will offer to tho public ut
very low figure; also u stock of Jewclry, SIec-
tacles. Evc-glasEcS. Etc.
e. do all my own work.
AL,ril Il lSSi
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

igtThe Supreme Court of Appeals met
in Wheeling last Wednesday. Z Pr
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

4; John, Kelly, the noted Tammany
chief, is dead. aiis55 z7a'2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08
For Rent.as lis

TIME large sToRK-RooM on Washington
i street. well located business, now oo-
cupfed by s. s. DaIgaTng Possession given ut
once If desired. Fine cellar ADD rear entranee
JAS. LAW. HoOFF, or
s. s.. DALGARN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-06-08

MiddIcwny District. the property of David +.
Jones. reduced from 543 to 5:i5 per acre.
The assessment of House and Lot in Mid
dlewav. the property Of Mrs. T. l.. Roberts,
reduced from $500 10 T10O
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-25
pLoN pLoN,s sPRECH.

The letter published by the present rep
resentative of the BoNAPARTEs. Familiarity
called PLoN PLoN, is of peculiar charae-
ter. considering the source from which it
emanates, but it contains a good many
wholesome truths which lose none of their
force or relevancy in coming from Royal
ist source. The French have long been de-
luding themselves with the idea that they
were enjoying republican government,
when, as a matter of fact. they have only
exchanged monarchy for an oligarchy.
1t was high time that some one
should bring them to a realizing sense of
their position, but it was hardly to be ex-
pected that the awakening should come
from one whose entire inclination is in the
direction of monarchical forms. But PLoN
PLoN, with hard common sense for which
he has not been given credit recognizes
that abSolutisIn is doomed. Having assured
himself OF that. like q philosopher he ac-
cepts the inevitable, and, like true patriot.
looks around to see how existing conditions
can be bettered for the welfare Of France.
1t is quite inconsistent with republican
ideas that president should be chosen by
an assembly, some Of the members of which
are elected for life instead of by popular
suffrage. Under such a system an oligarchy
is matter of course and. where there is no
accounting to the people. riotOus extrava-
gance. If not worse follows with ease
1t took bold person to declare these senti-
ments so boldly to the excitable French
people, but despite the furious attacks upon
PLoN PLoy by the Partisan press, every
true friend of France will commend his
courSp
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-25

is dependent on them for its existence? Thus
it is, we say. that above all other classes
the farmer and the mechanic should take
part in politics. They should mark
out for themselves a just. coura-
geous, independent line of action, and
fight it out on that line until victory is
secured-until they exalt themselves to
political power and deJhrone from the con-
troll of government that class of statesmen
whose greatness of brain consists solely of
their superior ability 10 extOrt money from
others and to amass sufficient wealth to OBJ
scure the vision OF justice
II our farmer friends respect their vOca-
ton and realize the dignity of their station
they will heed our words. Phey are capa-
bic of making themselves felt in politics.
and they ought TO do il. Put
no faith in politicians. Trust in your
own strength and your own good
cause. Don't vote for party and blindly
bow down to the god of partisan prejudice.
Vote for men of sterling integrity and for
those who are in sympathy with your inter
ests. Always elect to Office men of suffi-
Gent intelligence 10 understand your neces-
sites and of sufficient ability TO carry
through measures for your relief and pro-
lection. Don't vote for a man simply be-
cause he is farmer-but let your choice at
the polls be man of intelligence and char
acter whatever his profession may be. And
then always be sure to be on hand on the
day of election. and don't fail to deposit
your ballot If caucus is called be there
to see that the right man is northumberland
if the wrong man gets the nomination, then
bolt the caucus, and vote for better man,
even if he does belong 10 the other party.
That is the kind of a politician the labOring
man must be if he expects 10 gain political
supremacy. Be your own boss for awhile.
and the ring bosses will soon be afraid of
you. BE true to yourself and justice will
come TO you.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-25
Thanks ;Othe ideals.

The st. Paul Society for Relief Of the Poor,
through Daniel r. NOyes, treasurer, wishes
to acknowledge through the columns Of the
GLOBE the receipt Of S463.77 from the ST.
Paul Ideals as gift to the society, and to
state that this is not the first OF such gifts
from that source.
The managers OF the Milford home, through
the president, Mrs. +. b. Clarke, aud Secre-
tary ). b. Beals, "Ofer their sincere thanks
to the members of the st. Paul Ideals for the
generous aid given them by the recent sue
cessful entertainments at the opera house
They not only thank them for the money,
which is very welcome, especially at this sea-
son Of the year, but for all the time and labor
spent In their behalf, aud for the kindly in
terest in the Milford house, which they hav o
helped to raise in our city''
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-25
Senator Jones Persists.
snecial to the Gloha-


WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The senators
who went to Detroit have returned. They
did not bring with them Senator Jones OF
Florida, who has not been in his
seat this session, but who, accord
ing to newspaper accounts, has been
playing the part of Romeo to some Detroit
Juliet. Several of the senators OF the
party saw their colleague. They say that
the newspaper reports are undoubtedly
true, and that the Florida senator is infatu.
ated TO such an extent that even the i'm.
pending constitutional debates will MOI
bring him to Washington. To one of hi!
senatorial friends he said:
Why should l go back? Senator Sharon was
in his seat only twice during his term. Sepa
tor Fair has not been In Washington this aeC.
sion until very recently. Senator Jones Of
Nevada is absent a great deal. and WIN
should not a Southern senator be allowed
TO be away from Washington without
criticism during the session if he so desjres9
1t pleases me and intend to stay here. II
is true that there is some constitute onal
questions now arising which might naturally
attract my attention, but shall not return to
Washington at present.
Members of the party say that his condi
ton IS no longer "a laughing matter " and
that they believe the head of the Florida
senator has been turned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The letter of JUSTIN MCCARTHY eX-
planning the precise nature of the Parnellite
demands in view of the widespread mis-
conception regarding them, is timely. Con-
trary TO the suppOsitiOn prevailing in many
quarters, even the most advanced of the
home-rule agitators do not desire to see Ire
land completely separated from Great Brit
ain. They are quite willing TO remain in
partnership. but they wish it to be on terms
of fairness and equality, such as are en-
jOyed by Canada and the Australian colo
mics. In anything that is of general inter
est or Importance Ireland will be
always ready TO join the other
portions of the United Kingdom in con-
certed action, just as on several memorable
occasions, whose record is TO be found i'm
history, Irish troops bore off the palm for
valor, fighting for the general welfare.
But to the liberty-lOying Irish spirit any
thought of subsection or coercion is intOl-
cradle. She resentS very properly outside
interference in affairs which concern her
alone. just as Canada would resent the I'M
warranted intermeddling of the home
government in her internal affairs.
1Hey SIMPLY ASK THAI lney may
be permitted the right which
every American state possesses of transact
ing in its own way its own business. The
idea of national interference in state affairs.
which is so distasteful TO Americans. is ex-
actly what the Irish Nationalist are en-
deavoring to do away with in their country.
In this, naturally, reasonable as it is, they
should receive the sympathy of every true
American. The Nationalist are quite
willing to recognize the supremacy of
Great Britain's sovereign, but they desire.
just as in the case of Canada, that this
supremacy shall only take the form of
actual interference upon the advice of Irish
ministers and an Irish parliament. charged
with the administration of all local affairs.
Matters that concerned the welfare of the
entire kingdom could easily be regulated by
the imperial parliament. corresponding to
our congress. and in this ireland would
heartily join. Such a solution of the Irish
problem has both precedent and justice to
recommend it. Should Mr.. GLADSTONE
bring himself to accept it and aid in its
consummation he will have done "A work
second to nothing in his long and brilliant
public life and which will cause his name
to rank side by side with that OF PARNELL
in the grateful hearts of the Irish people.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-25
ARaiIway Accidcut,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. PA we'll
authenticated report is in town tonight that
a collision occurred at or near Bonhla
station. about fifteen miles west of here,
on the Wabash railroad sometime this even
Ing. but up to midnight no definite informal
ton could be obtained. Ii is not even
known between what trains it occurred, nor
whether anybody was hurt. 1t is quite
evident, however, from the fact that the
east-bOund passenger traiu due here at 6 p.
IN. had not arrived at midnight that there
is bad wreck if nothing worse.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-25
Powerful GUN.
specia, 70 the Globe.

Speclal 10 the triobe-
KALAMAZOO, Mich, Feb. ga remarka-
bic gun. one that renders armOr-plated SHIPS
of about as little protection rs wood, has just
been tested here. The first trial was made
with the smallest gun, which burst. The sec
ond trial, with fifty-hve-caliber gun. was more
successful, sending a two-end-one-half-inch
ball through a solid steel plate, 13xl6 thick.
Embedding the ball eighteen inches in hard
wood. In the third trial a seven-and-one-half-
inch ball was used and the target, composed
of fourteen thicknesses of boiler plate, SIX
and one-half inches, firmly attached
TO oak log, was penetrated.
the bali penetrating the log q
distance of four feet, tue passage through
the iron and steel being perfectly smooth.
with but slight recOil. In this powerful gun
the powder is so well used that the entire
power is centered in the projectile. Two
pounds OF powder WIS used in the heaviest
test. The inventor claims this gun will send
a ball fifteen miles.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-02-25
Eleven Thievi,b clerks.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24-Eleven
clerks employed in the Philadelphia &
Reading railroad freight depot We're ar
rested to-day, charged with stealing mer-
chandise. Large quaint of goods have
been missed and detective have been work
ing on the case for some time. The plan
of operation was to carefully remove the
lids of merchandise cases, remove
a portion Of the contents and replace the
lids. The goods were thus not missed I'M
til they arrived at their destination, when
claim would be made against the COM
pany. Two clerks were arrested last week,
but the fact was not made known until to-
day, when the others were apprehended.
The company can make no estimate of their
loss. y small quantity Of stolen goods was
found to-day at the home of one of the
clerks