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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
we Hgake a Specially
FRENCH "MONOPOtE" BLACK
CASHMERE.

These Cashricrcs arc first made in the ''gray'
CLOTH and then dyed in black, consequently
their wearing Qualities depend entirely Upon
the weight. fincncss of material. and superior
ity in texture of the ''gray" cloth.
The beauty of the color and last finish de-
ponds solely upon tho care taken in the dyeing.
There is certain dyer in France whose
name alone is sufficient guarantee of the tho
fougllncss of all work which passes through
his hands. His name is Guillaumct (Gil-la-ina).
Having secured the fabric in the gray" Mon
latintct and manufactured by Dauphuot. we
have thereby secured the best possible results.
and offer in these goods tile best cloth. best
dyed. best finished, and most durable CasliA
tiicrcs made and guaranteed they will not grow
trown or rusty With age. and will always re-
tain their softncss and silky finish, for which
they have secured Il reputation second to none.
We make a specially OF tho entire line in
eleven grades. viz:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
Advertised Letters.

List of advertised letters remain-
ing in the Post Office at Charles.
town, Jefferson county, W. Va,
March 10, 1886:
Mrs. Marguerite A. Johnson, Mrs.
D. Brown, Mrs. L. Roberts, Mrs.
Mamie Waters, Laura Harris, Miss
NJ. b. BROOKS, Miss 13mma Johnson,
Miss Mary Morgan (2), Miss Kate L.
Williams, VIM. +. Allen, Moses
Dreamer, James Colvcn, S. G. John
son, Jacob Brown, j. n. Robson &
Son.
The above letters, if not called fol
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised
BENZ. L. LE1sENHISG, j. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
Bible Society Meeting.

The Annual Meeting of the Charlestown and
Vicinity Auxiliary Bible Society was held in
the Presbyterian Church, at 71@ P. NJ. on Sun
day. March 14th, n. 8. White. President, in
ligious exercises, when the President feud his
annual report The Chair introduced the Hon.
w. l.. Wilson as the first speaker, who enter
tanned the audience in very forciblc and ell
Rev A. c. Hopkins. d. D.. followed in his usual
huppy style. The Chair then introduced Rev.
Walter 4. Long. for ten years the District
Agent of the A. 3. S. for the State of West
Virginia, and in few remarks stated that Mr..
Long designed retiring from the position SO ac-
ccptably filed by him for so many years. Mr..
Long made few remarks in regard to his
work, and offered the following resolution.
which wus adopted
ReSOlred, That cut of the money collected on
the present occasion. SO much as is necessary
be appropriated to make Hon. w. L. Wilson d
life member of the A. 3. s.
The collection for Bible eattse vas then taken
up. The President announced the next bus
incss in order the election of officers. when on
motion of DIR. Hopkins the old officers were re.
elected to serve for the next y"ar In view OF
the fact stated by Mr.. Long that this would
probably be his last official visit to this Aux
Hilary, the following resolution was unanimous
" adopted:
This Society having learned that the Rev.
W. X. Long, District Superintendent of the A.
B. S. Of West Virginia. is about to retire from
the work he has for many years pursued with
zeal and fidelity, cordially assure him of its
kindly wishes for his future welfare and its
sincere hope that he may fer many years enjoy
the rest he has SO well earned. swcctencd by the
consciousness of the good work done in the
cause of his Master and for the welfare of his
fellowman.
The choir sang the tloXology. and the con-
grcgation was dismissed with the bcncdictiUn.
The teachers aud scholars connected with the
Sunday schools Of the town were presented by
Rev Mr. Long with Bible Card, as an eX-
preston of his kind wishes for them.
N. S. WHITE, Prcs't.
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wooDwARD &. LoTHRoP.
SPRING 1856.


GHADES of the SOC lot-Cafeola: Ashes of
y Rose. Sumac, Elephant Gray, Tan. Ecfti;
Quaker Drab. Sage Brown. Golden Brown. Old
Gold. Chocolate. 1t. and DID. Grays. Seal and
Havana Browns. Myrtle Green. Navy Bronze.
Cardinal. Garnet and Black. More coiors than
above for reasons that many shade off a little
darker. u little lighter. BY far the best line
yet shown. soc per yard.
40-in. Hpmespuns at 59c.-3 shades OF brown,
of gray, Almond. Havana. Tan and Slate.
Abig moneys worth.
Ga Wool Tricots. $500. in q variety of as
sorted Checks and Mixtures and Bronze, Leatil-
Pigeon Gray. Mode, 1t. Med. and DIX. Grays.
DIX. Green and Navy. 6=4, S1.00 per yard;
A. in. all wool Cashneres. in Cream. Cafeo-
Ia Royal Purple, Electric Bite, Almond: Pig
con Gray. Seal Brown, Quaker drab and Navy
Blue. These CashmereS are standard goods
and sold by us the last four scissors, and are of
an excellent texture ana beautiful finish. 10
inch, 75c. per yard.
80 inch all wool Scotch Cheviots, genuine
Scotch mixtures and combinations of broad
and narrow stripes. diagonals and plain in rich
effects.
tdres. in new effects. produced by an inter-
iningling of three or four cOiors in q sort of
pepper and salt fashion, inc color predominant
Ing TO make the shade.
az in. Canvass Cloth, a fabric destined to he
come very popular, the warp is hard twisted,
and the filling is shottct" thread OF differ
ent coiors, producing an illuminated effect.
The above goods take precedence so far in
spring fabrics. and arc well worthy the atten-
ton of carly buyers.
eB- SEND FOR SAMPLES. ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
Bait. Conference M. e. Church
South.

The Baltimore Conference, NJ. +.
Church South, met in Stanton, Va,
last Wednesday, Bishop McTyeire
presiding. Bishop Wilson was also
present. In the proceedings we note
that the Rev. j. w. Tongue, of this
place, is continued on the supcran-
nuated list. Rev. DIR. John S. Mar
tin, it is thought, will be made Pre-
siding Elder Of this (thc Winchcster)
district.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
PURE DRUGS, CHEMICALS,

Patent Medicines, Fancy and Toilet Articles,
Perfumsry, Dye Stuffs. Books, Stationary
and School Supplies.
Picture Frames. &c; Paints, Oils, &C. Also,
j. W. Mastiry d Sons Liquid Paints, which are
the most reliable Mixed Paints in the market;
Lewis Lead, &c.
Ny stock of Ladies' Toilet Articles is large
and of the latest out, among which may be
found LuBin's Extracts. Lundborg's Extracts,
Browns Extracts, fellows Latest Triple ES-
tracts, Ocean Spray and stePhanotis; Lund-
borg's small at IS cts; Long and Hexagonal
Farcina German Cologne and Ideal Boquet.
Toilet Sets, Vases. Lilly White, Saunders Face
Powder Hunter & Palmcr's Invisible, Hunter
d Palmcr's Snow White. Tale of Venice, &c.
Cashmere BOquet Powder. Infant Powder,
Sachet Powder, HeliOtrOpc, Jockey Club. &c.
large and full line of Soaps-ColTate' Lu-
bins Jesse Oakc's JOper ct. Pure Giycerine. Hc
Oldeii Time bar Giyccrinc; White, Blue, Mot
tied ana Green Castillo; CuticI:ra Toilet and
Shaving Soap, Colgate's ''R0sodnrni" Dat
Meal Gltcerine. Pure Brown Windsor, Car
bolic and Sulphur Soap. Also, full line OF
cheaper soaps. Large assortment of
Cigars and Tobacco,
and smokers articles Hurpoon Cigar Smok-
crs Pipes, &c. Golden Leibigs Extract Beef.
Oswego Bittcrs, the Best Butter Color always
on hand, in any quantity.
Give us a call and we will cndcayor to give
satisfaction to all. CHAS. h. PRATT.
February 81, 1888.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
TO TUE Crrtzrxs OF CuAnLrsrowS

To THE CtTtzESs OF CuARLEsTowN
AND JEFFERSON CcuSrY.- A. Bur-
ton, my father, will conduct the bus
mess of my Jewelry Store while I am
away. lie being 4 Practical Watch
maker and Jewcler, as great many
know,-having worked at the bus
mess for the last is years-ttherefore
recommend all customers to leave
their work with him. Persons dcsir-
ing their Watches, Clocks and jew
elry repaired in q worllman-lilse man.
ncr, should leave them with him, as
the business will be carried on the
same as if 1 was there myself. Look
for the big sign-H. A. BuEToN,
acknowledgements the Court
House.
p S.-Any work left at my res
idcncc, when the shop is not open,
will receive prompt attention.
IT, A. BURTOS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
From the Demccrnt;

JOHN StroGp. sentenced to the pcntcntiary
for three years at the recent Term of Court. was
taken to that institution by Deputy ShCriffS
Dal"arn and Moore. ON Wednesday night last.
Mr. James w. Butt has contracted to tim
roof the residence Of MGssrs. John Chew and
Nimrod TrIsscli. also Mrs. t. NJ. AisquitlI's.
Good work and irSt-ci;:ss material are always
in demand.
Mr. a Sr"tswood Dandridgn. of The Bow
cr." this cn!lnty. left on Tuesday last for To-
pcIia. Kansas. He .-OcS 10 usSiimG the duties
mcnt of the engineering corps of the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fc Railroad. and will be
permanently located in Topeka.
Miss Kate .Jann"y. OF this city. very kindly
volunteered to solicit contributions in this Sec
ton. to aid in the erection of Il MOnTHcnt ut
Lexington. VAT the memory of the immortal
Stuucwall jackson. Many persons have re-
spoHdcd and 81 considerable sum has been col
Iectcd by the nrsr-w"rtly efforts OF tli5 y"mms
contributions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
EXTRAORDINARY
&c BARGA AIMS %
in Ladies Muslin Underwear.


$50 dozen Ladies' muslin corset covers high
neck, finished seams. buttons and button-holes,
not worth pc, but the best ever Offered at
1213c. each.
90 dozen ladies' cambria corset covers. pearl
buttons. the best ever offered at 25c. each. but
not worth soc.
so dozen ladies' fine cambria corset covers,
V shaped neck Hamburg trimmed not worth
6215c.. but the best valic ever Offered at 39c.
each.
so dozen ladies' fine muslin chcthse, cambria
rufiic, 4 rows Of inserting and tucks. the best
ever offered Mt 35l$c. each.
Is dozen ladies' fine Muslin drawers. Ham
burg rutilc, with tucks above. not worth Soc.
but the best ever offered at 81 SC. per pair;
so dozen ladies' fine muslin walking skirts.
cnlnbric rttiIc. with fotir tucks therein und two
clusters of eight fine tucks above. the best vaue
ever shown 1T the price, only soc. each:
80 dozen ladies' fine muslin night dPesses.
solid yoke of hil-0ver embroidery, ST. inches in
length. extra quality. worth 81, only Soc. each.
Bridal sets that formerly we were obliged to
ask So for are now offered at $3.50; best mus
Inns. Medici lace cdgings and inscrtings.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

DEATH OF Mrs. UEsS.-Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Hess, wife of Mr.. John Hess,
the esteemed County superintendent
of Schools of jefferson county, died
at her residence near Kearneysvillc,
on Tuesday. She had been i'll but a
few days, of typhoid pneumonia, and
her death was quite sudden. Mrs.
Hess was 4 woman of many noble
qualities, and was beloved by very
large circle of friends and relatives.
4 faithful wife and mother, 4 kind
friend, and lovablc and charitable ill
all her ways, she leaves 4 place that
cannot be filled. Mrs. Hess was the
mother of large family, and her
sons and daughters are among the
best of our citizens, and are worthy
children of excellent parents. The
husband and other members of the
family have the coincidence of the
entire community in their grief
Mrs. Hess was about G6 years of age.
G.ShepherdSto,cM Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

Our Great Losing Sale has brought ont
crowds of eager buyers. who have graspcd the
opportunity to buy gcnuine first-class Clothing
at u great sacrifice. Suits and Overcoats arc
now selling. actually. at 40 cents on the dollar.
WSI. KAHN &c Co.. SHdlcr Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
Bucklen's Arnica Saive.

The BEST SALvf: in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rhcum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, ChlIblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give pcfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by Geo. I. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
Low Prices on Curtain Scrims.

We have placed on sale 50 pieces Curtain
Scrins. styles in lace striped. worth 12IIGc.,
only 1Oc per yd.
go pieces. IL different styles Lace Striped
Curtain Scrims, worth l5c., only 12}Ec. per
yard
40 pieces extra fine Lace Striped Curtain
Scrims. excellent styles. worth CSC. only 1Sc.
per yard. Crhird floor: take clcvatOr.)
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP

For the cure of Coughs, Colds, ioarse-
ness, Group, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough. Incipieat Con-
sumption, and for the relief of con-
srnptive persons in advanced stages
of the Disease. Fer Sale by all Drug
gists. Price, rs cents.
September 90. lSS5-1y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

After busy season. us our late fall and Win
ter trade was. md after taking inventory. we
discover lots of articles that could readily have
beer closed ont at the time ut n small rcduc-
ton. but rs they were overlooked we must
suffer for it. being determined that nothing
shall interfere with Spring goods. We offer
them ut very low prices.
S. D. EiRsCnMAS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

LADIES MUSLIN UNDERCLOTHING.-Ou
assortment in this department cannot be cx-
ccllcd. and the prices. although very low rep
resent good goods, nicely finished and trimmed
S. d. HIRsCIMAN IL Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

Don't wait for delays are dangerous. If
yOn want anything come nnd get it at once
while our large new stock of Clothing Is COM
pletc. We can save you money.
NEM. kAn: & Co. Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
WIN. Z. CRAIGuILI

Now is your chance. Our business Is Cloth
ing Our clerks are obliging. Our prices are
the lowest. Our goods are the best. We study
to please ut WM. KAHN & Co.'s.
The Largest Retail Clothing House in the
Valley.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

The old. the young. the short, the tall. let not
these words unnoticcd fall. but heed the writing
ON the wall. Countless bargains await your call
ut sYM. KAHN " Co. s. Sadlcr Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

PUBLIC SALEs.-Attcntion Is called
to the following Public Sale advertise
mcnts, in this paper:
Wednesday, March 24th.-Person-
al Property, by Lewis p. Wilt.
Thursday, March 25h.-Personal
Property, by A. w. Byington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
UNDERTAKING.
DR.. Chas. E. Pratt,
Successor to N. F. Henderson * Co..
PHAR M a CIST .

HAVING fitted Zip the New store Room of
Mr. Gustav Brown, on Main street, 1 am
prepared to furnish the citizens of Charlcstown
and vicinity everything in my line. of the Best
Quality and at as Low Prices as they can be
bought anywhere. 1 keep OH hand, and am
constantly receiving. 4 large stock of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
We Have Also Opened

New Invoice of Plaid and Checked NainEooils,
at 12l%c. which are usually sold ut 1SC.
We shall place on sale 10 pieces 3G-in. Shift
ing Pcrcalcs. no two pieces alike. especially
suitable for shirt waist. soft finished, no drcs-
sing. worth 15c. only 12lIc.
5000 yards Genuine '.Frercs KOecklin'
French SatteenS. nearest possible approach to
Foulard Silks i'll elegant styles and colOrings.
35c. per yd.
New Line of Spring and Summer cmbrod-
cries Long Cloths and All-Ovcrs. in white and
cOlors, with narrow cdgings to match.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
For Sale !!

A y Iron Safe Inquire Of
"A BEALL BROS. 4 PHILLIPS
December 1. 1s55-tf.
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Potomac Fish,
Ditching, Excayating, &c

TIME undersigned still offers his services as
i competent workman in the above line
Ditching and Excavating of all kinds-DigSing
Cisterns. Ponds, Cellars, &c.-undeTtaken At
moderate rates, and faithfully executed Orders
left at residence, near Colored SchoOl-House,
will receive prompt attention. Blasting also
done in u satisfactory manner, and al lowest
rates. WESLEY LOWRY.
March 9. 1880.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

DAIsINS. Currants, Dates. Figs. Primes, at
III Dee. Is. c.. F. WALLS.
pUY the Leader Lantern, at
ID Dec. Is. c. F. WALLS.
II HAVE a lot of Turkey and Chicken Feath-
Il ers, also fine new Goose Feather Bed. for
sale. G. F. WALL.
" for kindliDg fires. VIII sell at % cts. per
bushel. G. T. WALL.
January %. 1886.
TSE Lucy Hinton Tobacco, at
u Feb. Q. 1856. WALLS.
PARKLEY's Enterprise Coffee at IS cis: per
ID round. at WALLS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16
House for Rent.

II HAVE Double House for Rent, near tho
i b. & o. Depot. suitable for two families,
which VIII be rented low. Rent to be paid BY !
the month. in advance, and security required
Parties not intending to comply with these
terms need not aPPiy;, CT WALL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

"These measure 40 inches. and are what we
would send to any customer who should ask Us
to send a Black Cashmere dress on IL carte
blanche" order.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-03-16

So SEND FOR SAMPLES. 20
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-03-11
Masked Batteries.

The Montpelier Waterman says 1t
can afford no light at present on the
position it will take in the senatorial
contest. 1t kindly states, however,
that 'sthere are likely to be some rev
eIations' within few months that will
surprise The Caledonian, but not of
kind that will give it much joy"
Whether it will give us joy or not 1t
certainly will be no surprise. 1t will
be no surprise to anyone when the
Waterman comes out in open OppOsi-
ton to Senator Edmunds. 1t will be
no surprise when the other papers that
have been "fixed" do the same. The
surprise will come in when we hear OF
anyone who respects the present posi-
ton taken by the Waterman. The
St. Adams Messenger is to be credited
now at least, with making an OpeI
fight, and so commands some respec
as a fair antagonist. We are all of u
in for it, Mr.. Waterman, the lines are
closing up pretty middling fast anC
you had better show yOur hands. Bring
OH your revelations 7"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-03-11
TOWN OFFICERS ELECTED.

GRANBY.-MOderatO and constable
E. p. Shous; clerk and treasurer, Chas
Matthews selectmen, L. Wells, S. I
Dudley, L. w. Jones listers, +. A
Rice, H. McGrossis, o. F. Wilson
trustee, Joseph l.. Wells auditors, E
p. Shous, l.. w. Jones, l.. A. Shous
town grand juror, l.. Wells; town
agent, F. A. Rice; superintendent
Hattie w. Matthews voted for town
$75, schools $50, poor $500, roads sc
cents on the dollar.
Observation-Disclosures O. G. Wood
ruff; clerk and treasurer, j. l.. Dol
loft selectmen, H. G. Spencer, H. c.
Parker, r. j. Clifford; listers, D.. F.
Johnson, J. l.. Dolloff, Q. C. Woodruff;
constables, O. C. Woodruff, John G
Cate school directors, O. G. Wood
ruff, @. NJ. Bruce, D. ID. Fairbanks
overseer, Ruel s. Fosterj agent, N
Bruce voted to raise IS per cent. fol
town tax and Is for highway tax vOt-
ed to adopt the town system of schools
commissioner, Otis is.
Moderator, H. G.. Stew
ems; clerk and treasurer, II. j. Hood
selectmen, A. l.. Weed, Peter Blair
Oi'f oohuCi w ttit
collector, o. E. Stevens superintend
ent, Mrs. E. Bradley listers, +. H
Batch, H. @. Niles, y. L. Pierce over
seer, A. l.. Weed agent, w. S. Jane
son auditors, Amasa Hutchins, r. L
Smith voted to raise 40 cents on the
dollar of the grand list; town voted
got to adopt town system of schools.
Observation-Disclosures, B. F. Taylor
clerk and treasurer, Orvis Fits; Sc
lectmen, w. H. Ii. Davis, A. w. Ed
dy, j. b. Rogers; constable and col
lector, j. P. Rea; superintendent, C
A. Stevens listers, Abel Gile, 6. p
Stevens !. =. White /; 0verseer, c: Il
tors, Frank harrington; C. ]. Bell, j
F. VINCENT; voted to raise 200 cents OF
a dollar; town system of schools, yes
4, no 81; county commissioner, 9th
%, Morrill, 50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-03-11
WHERE THE PRESIDENT WEAK
EMS.

/ Vermont republicans score one
against President Cleveland when
they point to the way in which
he has handed over the distribution of
the minor offices of the state to one of
the most unworthy of all the resident
democrats, this particular one resident
at Montpelier. No defence for the
presidents action can be made and
none is attempted. We had supposed
that Vermont, being a small state and
in no sense "close" one, was the only
sufferer, but one of the Massachusetts
mugwumps, George F. Williams, gave
his brothers some plain talk in this
connection at the Boston Notification
last week. Said Mr.. Williams:
We have in Massachusetts a spoils
bureau for the distribution of post
offices such as has never been known
III the state before. 1t consists OF the
chairman of the democratic state com
mite for its head, the democratic state
committee for its principal body ana
the democratic town committee as the
persons who are to distribute the APP
pointments. Merit is not considered.
1t is whom does the democratic town
committee indOrse. That is sent to
the democratic state committee, and
then the chairman of the democratic
state committee sees to it that that
man is appointed in Washington.
Gentlemen, that is wrong, and it Dug int
not to be allowed to continue in the
state of Massachusetts.
There is no lodging this sort of talk
Such facts and Vermonters know just
what they mean, go far to shake the
confidence of those who desire to sus-
tain the president. Putting good Of
ficials into the principal offices will not
balance the damage that can be done
by filling up every minor office with
cheap politicians Of the old democratic
stripe. 1t is not to be wondered al
that the presidents sincerity is some
times questioned when he talks about
civil service reform in the light of such
appointments.