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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

Senators Kenna and Camden on
Tuesday introduced petitions from
labor organizations in West Virginia
praying for the passage of certain
legislation now pending before Con-
grcss. Mr.. Kcpna's petitions were
from citizens of Huntington, Coal
Valley and Benwood, and Mr.. Cam
denis contribution was from Parkers-
hurm and Peabody.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
County Items.

From the Shepherdstown Register
we clip the following items:
Mr.. J.H. Hartman, of Duffields, cut
from acres of ground 81 tons of hay.
Mr.. John Criswelf bought a fine new
ten-horse-power ECLIPSE" traction
engine from Mr.. Jas. w. Bane, agent.
During the thunder storm on Tues
day last Mr.. J. w. Shaner's dwelling
house was struck by lightning, but
fortunately very little damage was
occasioned.
Mr.. William Small, an aged citizen
of this county, recently died at the
residence of his son in law, Mr..
Charles Mcdonald, near Shepherds
town. Mr.. Small was resident OF
Leetown, and was buried at that place.
Mr.. August Sommer, who bought
the new Dominion Straw Board Mill
at Shepherdstown at special commits
sioners' sale several months ago, has
disposed of the property privately to
the Union Straw Board Company, OF
Akron, Ohio.
The remains of Isaac Newton,
youngest son of Mr.. Isaac Clymer,
formerly of this place, were brought
here from Baltimore on Tuesday last
and inferred in EImwood Cemetery.
This youth, who was about fourteen
years of age, died suddenly of sun
stroke at his father near Baltimore,
on Sunday last.
The regular meeting of the Town
Council was held on Monday evening,
June 18th. The Committee on finance
reported that they had examined the
books of the Assessor. and found
them correct, as follows:
Realty .....- ...S1T9.5t5
Personal. ........... 1%1.5aO
Tax on total amt s3l7OT5 at Soc. 81. 5S5 IS
Shenandoah Valley Railroad. ....... 30.15
29i heads. at I0c............ dds
Total. .-..............-.- 1906"
On motion the report was received
and the books of the Assessor ac-
cepted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
stockholders Meeting.
THE
Emmner Telephone Comfy
OF WEST VIRGINIA.

To the Stockholders Of the GJoce Com
pGny:
NOTICE is hereby given that meeting OF
the Stockholders of the above Company
will be held at the office of F. w. Brown. in
Charlestown. Jefferson County. W. Va. on
Thursday, 22d day Of J"'y, 1850,
at 10 A. NJ. for the purpose of elccting Board
of Directors. making Bylaws. and transact
ing any other business which may he lawfully
done by tho said Stockholders in general meet
ing. b. Z. MASHlSGip-N,
JOHN PORTERFIELp,
FORREST ". BROWN.
FRANK BECKWITH.
JuIv 10. 1886. IncorPoratorE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

Representatives Cobb, of Indiana,
and Laird, of Nebraska, had per-
sonal alteration in the Capitol last
Friday, in the course of which Mr..
Laird struck Mr.. Cobb.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

Ex-Gov. Thompson, of South Car
DINA, has entered upon the duties of
Assistant Secretary of the U. S.
Treasury.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

Judge C. J. Faulkner was chosen
Vice President for this circuit, at the
recent organization of the West Vir-
ginia Bar Association, at Grafton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

Capt. Jno. n. Opie, of Augusta
county, Va, announces himself 4
candidate for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Congress in the Situation
(NIr. Tuckcr's) district.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
Washington and Lee
Ux1vERsITr. LAW DEPARTMENT.

TNIvERsITT. LAW DEPANIMENI.
CHAs. 4. GRAVES. NJ A. Professor of Com
~ mon ard Statute Law and Equity Juris-
Hos. J. RARDoLPu TUCKER. IL. D., Lee
turer on Natural Law, Constitutional Law, and
International Law.
Hon. HUGH ". SHETFET. IL. D.: Lecturer
on Corporations, Wills and Probate Practice.
Hon. ]. r. Tucker will lecture daily for one
month during the Fall Term Hon. II. w
Shelley daily for one month during the Spring
Tuition and fees SD. for session of nine
months. beginning Sept 16.
For Catalogue and full information, address
CHAs A. GRAVES, Lexington. Va
July g. 1SS6-1ul.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

The Farkcrsburg State Journal
shows commcndable business enter
prise in the issue of trade edition
setting forth the advantages, com
mercial resources, &C., of that city.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT.

Mail orders for the above. or for any goods
in our line. will receive our prompt personal
attention. Should any goods purchased from
us through the mail not prove entirely salts
factory. we viii cheerfully refund the money
upon their return.
Give us a trial order. Send for catalogue,
now ready.
NOTE.-We will prepay express on all pack
ages amounting to $50 and over. to any part OF
the country, except on Shirting and sheeting
Muslins.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

The State Board of Health met at
Charleston last Wednesday, and DR..
C. T. Richardson, of this place, was
reelected President for the ensuing
wear.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

tits announced that a new extradi-
ton treaty between Great Britain and
the United States las been signed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

Acting Secretary of the Treasury
Fairchild on Thursday summarily dis
missed the chief of a division and two
clerks in his office for discrcditable
conduct in connection with cXamina-
tions for promotion. 1t seems that
the chief of division had been in
structed TO prepare examination pa
pcrs for promotion in his office, and
that after doing so he surreptitiously
furnished copies of the questions to
two of the clerks under him. This
fact was brought to the attention of
the head of the office, who made in
quiry of the accused parties, and
upon their denial of the truth of the
charges, reported them to the acting
secretary rs persons unworthy to hold
position under the government. 1t
is stated that this practice has been
long in vogue, and that the authori-
ties are determined to put 4 stop TO
it as far as possible.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
THE BEST FENCING

!SJHE Farmers may well rejoice that the
HUCw TuOHS FENCING COMPANY have
supplied them with material for fencing that
will xiv" them fence possessing III II high de-
gree uIi the qualities desirable. This fence Is
made uf a Steel Ribbon with Wire Centre. with
or without BnThs ur Thnrus. about one inch
anurt. The Ribbon is about the price of Barbcd
Wire and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

Governor Wilson has appointed II.
B. Davenport, Esq, of this county,
as Delegate at Large for the State of
West Virginia to the Farmers Ma
tionaI Congress, to meet at st. Paul,
Minnesota, August 25th. The Gov
errors selection is a good one, Mr..
Davenport being one of our largest
and most intelligent farmers, and
we'll capable of doing honor to both
his State and county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
Democratic Congressional Con-
vention for the I'd District.

It is ordered by the Democratic Executive
Committee of the Second Congressional DIS
trict of West Virginia. that Convention be
held at Keyscr, Mineral county,
On the 25th day Of august, 1856,
at II o'clock, A. NJ. to nominate the candidate
of said party for Representative to the tiftIeth
Congress OF the United States from said DIS
trict. The Executive Committees of the sew
eral counties of the district are requested to
take the proper steps for the appointment OF
delegates to attend said Convention; and It is
more than one delegate for each one hundred
Democratic voters in the county, and ono for
sny fraction of one hundred over fifty. By
Order of tho Committee.
w. S. RAYMOND, Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
For Sale or Rent.

TIME old Washington Hotel Building in. the
town of Winchester-a substantial stone
structure. centrally located and desirable
business site-Opposite the Taylor Hotel on
Main Cor Loudoun) street. For particulars APP
pIy to JOHN VILWIG.
Red Mems Hail Building.
JnIv ~ 1ssS-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
Lots of Goods are moving
fast at Regular Prices.

LOTS OF GOODS ARE SCARCE at Al
MOST ANY PRICE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
Eagle Avenue Gardens.

rE7iIE public il respectfully informed that ]
/ am now prepared to furnish Plants. Of
All standard varieties, for vegetable gardens,
Euch as
CABBAGE. TOMATO. PEPPER. EGG. LET
TCCE. SAGE, CACLIFLO"ER, &c.
at the FarJe Avenue Gardens. and at my Town
Branch on Liberty street. adjoining the res
idence of Hon. Jas. ". Mason. i share of the
public patronage will be thankfully received.
II Fresh Vegetables in season.
March 90 1856 f. J. WILLIAMS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
LACE CURTAIN DEPARTMENT.

We have just opened 100 dozen White Not
tingham Lace Curtains. which sold last fall at
Sl.25; this spring. ut soc. As special bar
gain offer them at the absurdly low price of
SOC. per pair.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

LOTS OF GOODS ARE GOING FOR LESS
AN-REGULAR PRICES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
EMBROIDERY DEPARTMENT.

Better moneys worth than ever before
Just opened so pieces of 45-inch Swiss Flounc-
ings, excellent work, worth S1.5o,
ONLY s1OO PER YARD.
Also 25 pieces 45-inch ditto, better and
heavier, open-wOrkcd. worth 90,
ONLY s1.25 PER YARD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.

Every line we have is bargain. aud repre-
sentative in 6S dozen Ladies' Fine Seal Brown
Cotton Hose, split feet. Real value ST. cents,
ONLY 25 CENTS. PER PAIR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
a GRAND RECEPTION !
VIII take place at
HAGLEHsS
Temple of Fashion,
at the close nf Harvest All are invited to at
tend aud get some Of the TREAT Bargains VIC

At the Temple of Fashion,
GEO. II. HAGLEY.
Juno 90. 1886. Proprietor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20

Clerk of County Court.
July 20. 1856. r. p. and Reg. coPy.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-07-20
Fresh Meats in Season.

Charlcstown. June 90. 1886.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-11
THE STATE PRESS.
What the County Papers Are Saying About
the Late Election and Democratic Frauds.

South Bend Register: By an honest count the
next Legislature will be Republican. Let no
guilty man escape.
Connersville Times Huston's dog caught the
chairman of the Democratic State central com
mittee and h cid him SO he could not get there.
Clay County Enterprises There will be some
fellows on their road to Jeffersonville when the
election frauds are cleared up in indianapolis.
Rochester Republican: Republicans of Indiana
should not be contented with standing off and
calling pames and making faces at Boss Coy.
That is boys play. "Indignation meetings" count
for little if they end only in talk.
Evansville Journal: Having rebuked those
VINO concocted the gerrvmander. the next duty
of the people is to run down and properly punish
the men who are criminaliy meGdling with the
ballots and poll hooks of the late election. To
the penitentarv with all found guilty.
Muncie News: The ballot-box is a sacred thing
with all free men, and when such men as Sim
Coy and Bernhamer are permitted to almost
openly falsify the returns, it is high time that
the seyerest measures were being employed to
place them where they will DO no more harm.
Kokome Gazette Tribune: There can be no
reasonable doubt but that this is the beginning
of the end with the Sim Coy gang. The result
will doubtless be striped suit, prison cell and
a little honest toll" for the State of Indiana, by
more than one of the criminal boodlers Let us
hope So anyhow.
Elkhart Review Now that Indiana is Repub-
llcan 1t QevolvoS upon tnaG party TO see that the
wrongs perpetrated upon the people by the De-
mocracy are redresseG Let the party also learn
that injustice will be avenged, and resist any
temptation to repeat the errors of that party
which has just gone out of power by the will o!
the people.
Putnam Democrat: If the Sentinel would
learn the cause OF our defeat it must look else
where than to the refusal of Mr.. Cleveland 10
make political prescription the GROWING act of
his administration. The party in Congress has
not maintained its plighted faith with the peo-
Pile. and tne people repudiated it. That is 1.-THE
Gods truth of the whole business"
Seymour Republican: A. NJ Sweeny, Demo
cratic candidate for Superintendent of Public
Instruction, ran l. III behind the largest major
ity on the Republican State ticket, that of his
opponent and 1882 behind the lowest majority
thai cast for Lieutenant governor. So it would
appear by this emphatic protest from Ameri
cans, that the Pope of Rome will not manipulate
the bushes of public schools, for while, 81
least
Michigan City Dispatch (Dem.) The policy
of leading men in the party of secretly knitting
one another through jealousy and envy, would
have been stamped out forever and the great
Democratic party of Indiana would have main-
tanned lis prestige in the national Dem ocratc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-11
In the Niche of Time.

70 the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
The Republicans of Rush county came near
committing q mistake Nov g which would in
all probability have been of national Importance
1t occurred in this way Most of the tickets
were not "three inches wide" nor cot uniform
width" as provided by law, which discrepancy
discovered by DR.. Newlin. of Noble town
ship the evening before the election, and in time
to have new ballots printed and distributed in
place of the illegal ones, which would have
afforded the Democrats legal plea for a sue
cessful contest that would have elected their
county. judicial and joint senatorial tickets,
giving them two more Legislators on joint ballot
and that body, being meagerly Republican,
would have been made Democratic. and Demo
cratic United States Senator elected in place of
Ben Harrison. Let us return thanks 20 the gen
tleman VINO made the timely discovery
RUSHVILIE, Ind, Nov. TO-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-11
TRYING TO ANNOY THE MAYOR.
The Police Superintendent in Giving Express
sion to His Spite 0versteps His Authority.

For fifteen years the police department of the
city has supplied officer to do the clerical work
in the Mayors Court. This man came in really
the ballff of the court, but as he had the work
of serving wrlts and direct knowledge of all the
cases, it appeared that no better person could be
appointed to fill as we'll the duties of clerk
When Michael ODonnell was promoted by the
Police Commissioners 10 the superintendency of
the force they took him from this posi-
ton, which he held with a rank of
Sergeant. Thomas Stout was put step higher
by being appointed to the vacancy caused by
ODonnells promotion Since Tuesday morning
the superintendent has been frowning and fret
ting over the Mayors criticism of police favor
shown to vioators of the liquor law. He has
nourished his wrath. waiting for an opportunity
for revenge. He fell upon Sergeant Stout TO I'M
Willingly carry this into effect Yesterday after
court the Sergeant told the Mayor that he had
been ordered by the Superintendent not to make
up the court record.
did he say anything about your not receiving
fines any longerT asked the Mayor
mo. He simply told me not to do anv more
clerical work. This left the Mayor without
clerk and the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Martin Hugg volunteered to act as clerk until
the Mayor could make further arrangements
Matters went along in this way until Police
Commissioner Schurman called on the Mavor in
reference to other business, and was told of
what the superintendent mad done II have
not been spoken to about the matter" said the
Commissioners, who at once sought Commission
er Murphy. That gentleman not only informed
Mr. Schurman that he had given no orders to
Superintendent O'Donnell to take Sergeant
Stout from clerical work in the May ors Court, but
whatever Mr. Schurnan would do would have
his approval Mr.. Schurman returned to Mayor
Denny told him of what had occurred between
him and Mr.. Murphy, and Their ordered Sergeant
Stout to resume his duties as the court clerk
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-11

Messrs Henderson. Bowen. Jameson, Griffith.
Ritter, Conduit, Wright. Swift, Coburp and
Fahnley taking part in the discussion It.was
determined that all who subscribe should be CO.
operative members, and stand upon the same
footing as the one hundred, the membership not
to be limited. The motion then carried. A
finance committee chosen, consisting of
Messrs Martindale Swift and Griffith.
motion prevailed that the officers of the
committee should confer with detectives, and
employ such help may be deemed necessary
to discover the perpetrators of election frauds,
and also arrange to employ the needed legal ad-
visers and attorneys. A committee of three
was chosen to recommend a method or plan to
be pursued by the committee. Tue committee
consists of Messrs. Ritter. Henderson and Swift
The committee will meet Friday afternoon, at 4
o'clock, at Dir. Henderson's Office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-11

The Little Scheme of the Little Governor
Which Went All A gI'ey.

Lafayette Special to Cincinnati Commercial Ca
Next to the Bourbon conspiracy to count out
en- Tough Republicans elected to the Legislature
to defeat Senator Harrson's reelection is the
scheme of Governor Gray to have General Rob
ertson's election as Lieutenant governor declared
void. During the State military encampment
in this city, last summer, news was received late
one night OF the appointment by the President,
of Lieutenant-governor Manson to be revenue
collector, vice Tom Hanlon, unconfrmed by the
Senate. This appointment was made in the in
terest of Hon. Jos E. Mcdonald, at Voorhees,
nstigation, to head off Governor Gray.
who wanted to succeed Ben Har
rison The next day Governor Gray. who
was here, was asked by State Senator Francis
johnson, the Democratic editor here of Der
Deutsch Amerikaner, if Hon. Samuel Smith, be-
ing president pro tempore of the Senate, would
not, by Mansons taking the collectorship become
the Acknowledgements, and thereby, II he
Gray was elected Senator. become the Gov
ernor Senator Johnson also said; If such a
poor stick as Smith was to become the Governor
the Democracy would not choose him Gray as
Senator and thereby affict the State with such
feeble head AS Smith was known to be- To this
Governor Gray answered no: Lieutenant-gov-
ernor will have to be elected, and will have my
Encouragement give an opinion to that effect
The opinion was given ard at Gray's instance
a Lieutenant governor was elected. Now be-
cause the elected is Republican Gray is
said to be at the bottom of the trick to have the
Supreme Court declare on a case to be made up
this week that the election of Lieutenant- gov
ernor was illegal. He does this because he sees
that if fraud and illegal counting-in makes the
Legislature Democratic that Democratic sena
torial caucus will not nominate him for Senator,
and thus let the Republican Lieutenant govern
or, Robertson become Governor; hence his tricks
to have the Supreme Court set asi ae Robertson's
election.
First it was a trick to set Sam Smith aside to
beat Mcdonald, and now it is second scheme to
vitiate Robertsous election. and then, by count
ing In several Democrats not elected to the Leg
islature, he hopes to succeed Ben Harrison and
leave the little ignorant Sam Smith as Governor
of Indiana But the game will not win, as Nc
Donald's friends are in arms. and SO are the Re-
publicans, who will throw out the bogus Demo
cratic legislators, secure the Legislature and re-
elect that gallant soldier, Ben Harrison.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-11

Shelbyville Democrat.
The Democrat believes that President Cleve-
land must have the Democratic party at his
back in order to make his administration a sue
cess.
He cannot have the hearty support of that
party unless he shows himself to be thorough
Democrat in every respect.
He should at once place his administration in
line with the Democratic party. His admins
tration should be such as will make a Democrat
feel like going out upon the streets and boast
that he is q Democrat. HIS policy has chilled
the ardor of thousands eff Democrats.
The campaign of '8S is coming rapidly upon
us. 1t will De here before we realize it. Now
is the time to prepare to meet it. Now is the
time to turn the rascals out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-11
The Democratic Safety Committee.


The executive gentlemen of the Democratic
committee of one hundred, which proposes to
preserve intact the claims of their party to
legislative majority, met yesterday without
their secretary. No business of an engaging
public character was transacted. and nothing
practical" explained Mr.. Seidensticker. twas
suggested except-the matter of funds. We ap
pointed no finance committee, but several gen.
tlemen arranged to furnish money for our pur
pose, if any is required. There is nothing to be
done just now"
Your committee proposes to take branch
entirely different from the citizens committee of
one hundredl'
yes. 1t looks to me as il the other organiza-
ton disguised Republican scheme At least
that is the appearance it had at the outset but
see 1t is proposed to make the organization
permanent. That looks better, for the purpose
at first seemed to be to prosecute or assist IN
prosecuting Democrats who it is alleged, COM
rnitted these forgeries. | saw no reason why
any organization of citizens necessary to
that end The matter is in the hands of the
grand jury, which will do what is
just The alterations in these sheets were
done IN bunglng manner, showing that the
persons were not adopts in this class of crime
If they are FURNISHED it will be good thing for
the Democratic party and |, for one, will be
glad of it. Republicans are successful in cover
ing upstheir tracks, and as there are men in the
other organization who know have had expert
ence in this way, have right to question
their sincerity. l do not believe in following up
these local crimes solely"
will your committee seek to have auxiliary
organizations in each county of the State?"
IF 1t is necessary. We intend to confine our
work to the Legislature, and let the grand jury
do as it pleases with the Marion county frauds"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-11
Household Furniture Carried A way by Thieves

The residence No 17S East Walnut street is
owned by farmer living near Broad Ripple
and is rented already furnished The first of
the week the house was vacated, aud yesterday
it was entered by two colored men, who carried
off large portion of the furniture
The neghbors them removing the
goods, but supposed they were employees
of the farmer. and had not the owner visited the
house late in the evening.it is probab that none
of the furniture would have remained this morn
ing The thieves were expected to return last
night and the police watched the place. but they
had doubtless discov cred the presence of the
owner of the house in the city and did not put in
an appearance.