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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06

The Board of Fice-Presidents of
the State immigration and Develop
ment Association met at the Mcclure
House, in Wheeling last Thursday,
after the adjournment of the Conven-
ton. and elected B. L. Butcher, of
Randolph county permanent Sccre-
tary. An Executive Committee of
five, consisting of three Vice-Pres-
idents and the President and Sccre-
tary, was appointed, whose duties
were TO contract for printing, advcr-
Using and other work required. aud
iting claims and transacting any other
business that may come before them,
and their proceedings to hc reported
in full to the Board of Vice-Prcsi-
dents. a resolution was adopted,
directing the Vice-Presidents to solicit
subscriptions and organize auxiliary
societies in the counties composing
their several Senatorial districts, and
the Board adjourned to meet in
Charlestown, jefferson county, May
"a, 1888.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Diamond DYES.

4 S the Spring advances we call attention ID
"A a full stock of Diamond DYES. and gnar
antce them to color Ribbons, Dresses. Hats
Feathers and Cotton Goods.
GEO. T. LIGHT. !
Druggist, Next Door to Post Ofice.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
unlaundered pressshirts
UnIaundered Night Shirts

Which will open under equally as au.picious
circumstances ns it did January I. we yet hay-
ing the full compliment of qualities and all
sizes In each quality. This stock of Shirt
having hcen bought early last fall for January
/ delivery. is not at all affected by the recent
advances in cOttons. and represents to-day the
best values possibly prOcura6le IN this or any
be named
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
a Loss to the District.
From ,be washington Sentinel. Feb. III

From the Washington Sentinel, Feb. Ill
In advancing Hon. WI. Wilson,
Iof West Virginia, TO the Committee
Iof Ways and Means the Speaker
recognized merit of a superior
order and craftsmanship of ac-
knowledged ability, but a serious
loss to the District of Columbia
No member of Congress for many
years devoted himself more ear
nestly, disinterestedly and effectual-
ly to the interest and welfare of our
DISTINGUISHED people than Mr.. Will
son did in the last two terms of his
service in the House of Representa-
tives.
With a rare intelligence and a con-
slant application to duty, he thor
oughlv mastered our wants. and as
chairman of the subj Committee of
Appropriations charged with the
principal direction of the District
bill, he utilized the knowledge thus
acquired for the benefit of the whole
committee without fear, favor or af-
lection for any particular part of it.
In all his, official and personal re-
Iations with. our people, Mr.. Wilson
shows himself to be n wise, upright
and most excellent legislator, who
gave patient hearing to all who ap-
preached him and considered the
humbIest representation with equal
weight rs that given to the highest
and most formal claim.
The corporations, rings and other
sinister influences that control the
local government and seek to shape
Legislation in their favor. found Mr..
Wilson q formidable obstacle to
their selfish schemes, who could not
he seduced by their social tempta-
tions nor intimidatcd by their men,
ices of hostility in his district. He
pursued the curse that had been
marked out by careful investigation.
and did not heed the carping of
thwarted spectators. who expected
to profit largely by iohbery achich the
Enqineer Commissioner and his col
leagues had fdUored.
When criticised for this honorable
course ny the real estate pool, Mr..
Wilson wrote a letter last spring of
exceptional interest to every citizen,
which only II paper consented TO
publish. That fact made clear TO
the public how the daily papers are
affected by the corporate power.
which dictates every important act
Of the commission and is distinctly
visible in all its sn-called policy.
We indulge the hope that Mr..
Wilson will continue to give his
counsel and help in District affairs
and the advantage Of his valuable cx-
pcrience to new members, who must
necessarily need advice in regard to
proper legislation. Y
The following handsome tribute
we clip from the Wheeling Register
of last Thurday:
Hon. VIM. II. TravprS, of .Ieffer-
son, made a very appropriate and
eloquent little impromptu address he
fore the convention last might. The
gentleman commanded the closest at
tention and elected rounds of APP
plause. We regret we have not space
to give it verbatim. lie is a worthy
son of that noble and most patriotic,
I-,+J+,f fir ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
Our"F. F. v. Improved"
rHE DEsT SHIRT MADE FOR Ell EACH.
AFEw REASONS wHY,

First. 1t is cut upon improved and patented
principle. which produce effects never before
achieved in the OF Of IA shirt.
Second. The ncrkhnnd Is SO cut and made
in combination with the shirt as to firmly
hold the collar in place, preventing Its riding
ut slipping mp over the nrCkhnnd. TINS over
coming the greatest source Of annoyance to
the wearcT III all other systems Of cutting.
Third. The sleeves are 80 cut as to give tic
gTcaTcSt length where needed. so that liz
motions Of the arm cannot Interfere Sith the
1T Of the body Of the shirt. thereby relieving
NIL sirnin aud wear nj shoulders and elbows.
Fourth The sleeves are rc-rnf"fced Of the
top To protect them ngninst the wear of sus-
p"Thrr-' seams in nutnr garments.
Fifth Tie shoulders and woke nre slope
cured. and the back 20 improved ~ to- give
the most room whore II il necessary. prnduc-
ing 81 clean Ut in the back with mo- ridges.
cnmbinin" craCe-and comfort.
Sixth The bOsnms are 3-ply linen through
dOublr) on either side Of the bosom. So NJ to
prevent cracking away In the laundering.
thereby strengthening the weakest point in q
Shirt
Seventh. This Shirt l. made frnm the beet
grade Of nIuSlin. under the supervision Df the
patCntec. by selected and thoroughly cnmpe-
tent operators. which guarantees 10 every
shirt a uniform grade Of manufacture.
Eighth Has pafPut"d EusEctE, fuHurfug the
best Of wear nj END Of all seams
Ninth. Fit il absolutely guaranteed from
the fact tlint IL H. mrhc IN twcniy-fOur differ
c1t EizeS-thIt l.. eight sizes Of ncrkband and
three lengths "f Slrryr to each neck riZe. tho
body Of the Shirt being in equal proportion
Price. 81 each.
We keep the PIniied-bosom ShirtS only in
the best grade of muslin and linen. 81 each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
OUR ..MAscorTE.r soc EACH.

Made from good. serviceable cotton, rein-
forced. fellcd seams. linen bosom and bands.
thoroughly made and entirely finished The
hest shirt made for the price: sizes Il to l6II
inches; only soc each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06

The Wheeling Intetigencer did the
nice thing in its handsome notice of
the Jefferson delegation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06

FSERGETIC men who nrc willing to work.
- and who desire steady and profitable en-
ploymcnt. taking orders for strictly tirst-class
Nursery Stock. ON salary or commission. paw
able weekly. should write ut once for tcrms to
T.. o. GRAHAM. Nurseryman.
Mnrch G.. 1SSS-lOM. Rnclestcr. y. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06

TYE-GLASsEs and Gold Pens cheaper than
Oct Is. 1857. JONES Pharmacy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
Delegates to the National Con.
Vention.

As the time is near at hand for Sc
lecting delegates to represent West
Virginia in the National Democratic
Convention which meets in June at
st. Louis, we suggest thrt each Con-
g%ressional District hold 4 convention
and appoint three delegates, two for
the district and one at large. This
will give twelve delegates and save
the trouble and expense of a State
convention. What do you say to the
plan, brethren of the Democratic
p~ress?-Hunt;ngton 1drertiSer.
The suggestion is a good one, and
we see no reason why it should not
be adopted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
State OF West Virginia,
NOTICE.

STATE OF WEST VIRGISIA.
jefferson County. Set:
Notice is hereby given that the County Court
of jefferson County. West Virginia. will meet
in Special Session on the 18TH DAY OF MARCH.
1855. for the purpose Of takin" into cOnsidcTa-
tinn the adYi-nhifitv of Rc-districting the C0un-
ty of Jefferson into Ma"i>tcrial and School Dis
trict<. and the various Subdivisions thereof.
Witness. Thomas \ Moore. Clerk of said
Court. nt the COurt-HOuse of -aid County. the
nth dav Of February in the wear 4 D. 1888.
THOMAS \. MOORE. Clerk
Feb. 81. lSSS-+t. IF. P. and Bog copy.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
Farm Lands Wanted!

DARTIES having IMPROVED or CSIM-
PROVED FARM LANDS for sale. in JEFF
fersOn. Clarke. Frederick or Berkeley counties.
will do well 10 send Inc description Of same.
price. terms. &c.
BUSHROD c. WASHINGTON.
ChurlestoWB. JEFF. Co, ". Va.
Lock Box &c.
January RI ISSS-1V.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06

T. 4. MOORE. Clerk.
Feb. 2s. 1888. free Press and Reg. cOpy-l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
uNLAUxDEEED NIGHT SHIRTS FOR &c

Made from cotton snme weight ns wamsut-
ia. all buttnn-hnies made by hand. all senmr
d"uhle-felled finished with collar. cuffs and
pockets fancy buttons : each shirt cut extra
only 5nc each.
SoTE-we have the same shirt for boy, In
sizcs I2 to - inch ~neckband, which we offer
at the same price, viz, SOC each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
UNLAUNDERED NIGHT SHIRTS AT 7sc.

UNLAUNDERED NIGHT SHIRTS AT 7sc,
Made from cntton equal To wamsutta, linen
gussefE. hand-WOrked button-holes. ali seams.
doublc-felled. made with yoke full in the
back : collar. cufs and pockets attached ;
cut Iengthwise of the cloth. full width and ex-
ira wide 2 styles. plain white and trimmed
with Cash's trimming around neck. sleeves,
pocket and shirt fronti sizes IA to III +; only
75c each
sPEcIAL.-Twtled Muslin Night Shirts only
1Jc each.
Mems BIeached U~nlaundered Heavy TWiIed
Muslin Night Shirts. linen gussets. double
feIled seams. finished with deep collar. pocket
ana cuffs: cut EtraightWay of the cIOth : full
15c each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-03-06
UxLAuxDERED NIGHT SHIRTS FOR CSC

Made from cotton OnIy4 counts coarser and
came weight aS WamSutta. all ~buftOn-hOles
felled the front plait. collar. cuffs and pock-
ct l. trimmed with coIored piping: cut straight
way Of the muslin and made extra vide and.
exta long sizes II to III +; only Coo each.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
.-sult of American Workmen.

This Is one great fault Of American work.
men, and the reason why there are % many
average men, When the days work Il
done, instead of taking q mechanical paper
and sitting down at their own homes, to i'm
prove their minds and keep posted on what
is going on In the great world around them.
they reason something after this fashion,
1--WE poor labor1ng men have no time to our
selves; no time for pleasure or recreation: no
time to enjoy ourselves; We can't afford ID
take the trade papers, and We have no dma
to read them If we do. When our days work
Is done we want to have little time to our
selves"
What does this meant Il means simply
this, that the man who makes such an argu-
ment Is ono who Is satisfied with being q
slave to bis own foolishness, blind to bis owp
interests, and who viii spend from ono to
three or four hours every evening upon the
street, in the saloon or out with the boy2 BE
has plenty Of time for this. but no time to
read; he has plenty OF money for such cul.
ture, but is very poor when it comes to the
subject of mental and moral culture-A B
Grimes in Boston Budget
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
,ured by the Tllermometer

The importance attached to q clinical ther-
rometer by those in ignorance OF its Office
approaches superstition They close their
lips tightly upon it Their eyes ron wildly
around the room They believe that the
tube contains some mighty gas or metal
of mysterious power. There amt much
taste to it, docther," said one Of these credu-
lous fellows, "but l s'pose it's turrible
sthrongn DR.. -, who il something Of 8
wag, encouraged the man's faith in the oc-
cult virtues Of the thing, and with remark
able results After the first ''doser the fever
sbated The treatment" was continued
and the patient actually recovered, cured by
Thermometer, administered ter In die. WITH
out further drugging.-A- B. Ward in Serb
poriS
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
To Bridge the English Channel,

Beside the long mooted project Of sub
marine tunnel between France and England,
which has been postponed to an indefinite
future, there has been for several years q
scheme agitated for bridging the channel be-
tween France and England by q structure Of
fabulous extent This proposed railway
bridge viii begin at Cape Grisnez, near
Calais, and end at Foikestona 1t win be
nearly twenty-five miles long. and rest on
seventy piers with lighthouse towerA -Four
railway tracks viii be laid on this bridge at
a height Of l.5O0 feet above the sea level.
which will thus give direct railway communi-
cation between England and the continent,
and the dreaded channel passage which is
the bugbear of sensitive travellers. viii be a
thing Of the past The cost Of this gigantic
piece Of engineering which, when completed,
will be without precedent or parallel, will
exceed q milIard Of fancS-Demorests
Monthly
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
Chestnuts of Negro Agfnstrelsv.

A great deal has been said and written
about the chestnutiness Of negro minstrelsy
Old jokes have been mercilessly lampooned.
and the men who deal in them have come in
for q large share Of the abusa. 1t is not gan
orally known by the public that there ara
not half dozen men IN the United States
capable Of furnishing gags or other end ma
teriA 70 Ministries, and Of these half dozen
probably not one makes really successful
gag In six months They can all write songs
or fake up afterpieces or sketches, bu. they
cannot give that delightful ring of spon.
taneity 10 q gag which rlakes it Il 90. .
Ministries often try the work OF these PROBES
sional joke makers, but 1t falls SO Eat tbs,
invariably a return to the old material is
necessary. Most of the gags You hear are
made by the end men themselves Some
times . newspaper friend furnishes them q
1ocal suggestion. but it REQUIRES the end mans
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
Foreign Population OF Massachusetts.

Professor Munroe Smith tells Us In Politi-
cal Science Quarterly some most astonishing
facts OF ell the population Of Massachu-
sets only S55, 491 were born Of native pa
rents, while Oh. 800 had foreign parents and
1874 were born Of mixed parenta That Is.
Massachusetts, is in fact a foreign state, for
So SO per cent. of her blood is foreign. There
are sixty eight cities and towns in the COM
monwealth in which there Is an excess Of
persons of foreign parentaga These towns
have So per cent. OF the population. while
the remaining $50 towns, which contain .
majority OF native born parentage, represent
only Il per cent Of the whole That Is, our
foreign influx gravitates into towns and
cities, and is largely possessed Of the herd
instinct Although In Massachusetts, there
is tho additional attraction Of great factories,
which open to vast numbers Of foreign opera
tives, what Ii true Of Massachusetts, u
equally true Of one or two Of the northwest
ern states They are essentially foreign in
population. Globe Democrat
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
PIouehip9t the waves.

A storm at sea means inevitable sea-sick-
ness for ocean travellers. The vibration OF
steamers screw, even, If a sore trial TO any
but the stronges. stomach. Splicing the
main brace" as the inhibition of glass
is jocularly termed by sailors, is poor
substitute for the swallowing of that in
comparable tranquailizer of sea-sick stom-
ach. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. which
no commercial traveller. tourist or invalid
should be without in crossing the briny,"
or making tedious land journey. No
unmedicated stimuiant Of commerce Is
comparable for efficacy to the great invlg-
GRANT. Emigrants TO the west pronounce
it reliable preventive Of malarial infec-
ton, as we'll as other complaints to which
hardship, impure water and miasma-taint-
ed vapors give rise 1t renders brackisn
water drinkable and harmless, and is a
fine remedy for disorders OF the stomach
and bowels, aud for kidney troubles and
rheumatism.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
A Truly Grateful suitor.

II am truly sorry to give you pein, Mr.
Hankinson," said the young lady. "bus please
DO not alluds 10 this subject again can
never Be your wife"
THAT is your final answer. Aia Irner
at ia"
Nothing can induce you to change yocr
tecisionr
my mind Is firmly and unalterahly made
up"
Miss Irene" said the young man. rising
and looking about for his bat, before COM
ting here this evening 1 made bet OF $50 with
Van Perkins that you would say 90 to my
proposal / have won Ii was taking a risk.
bus was dead broke. Miss Irene be con
hnued, bis voice quivering with emotion;
you have saved a despairing man from the
tate Of suicide and wen the life hong respect
and esteem Of q grateful hssrt Good even
ing. -Chicago Trbune
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
dlashine from sIabby.~

LAbouchere iAens Lord Woiseiey to Bou-
LANCER. He says: There Il the sane en-
deavor on the part Of both 70 per<1ads the
world that he il regeneraror. the came con-
tempt for parliamentary government. and
the same putting Of gang. W6sther either
q worth bis salt in the field Is IN undecided
point. because neither has had an opportunity
Of showing what be IL worth; Bouianger
never having commanded In chief. and Lord
Wolseley only having done 30 against Asian
tees, Egyptian fellahs, and mch Ike foeA
Wonderful, indeed, Is the contrast between
these two Dragging. self seeking heroes and
Noltke, the man OF deeds. not of wordsr
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
Looked in the Dictionary.

A little girl, 9 years old, was spending ths
summer IA country boarding house, vhes,
she became great favorite with the othea
guests. One OF them, young gentleman
was so devoted that his attentions became
quite annoying to her.
One day she said to her mother. do voc
think Mr.. Brown ought TO call me puny
dsvlT-
"Why. 10, my DEAR" replied her mother.
somewhat shocked. 'of course noti But an
you sure he did, You must b Mistaken
"No, l am not" said tho little one,
triumphautly. HE called me- an imp, and
looked in the dictionary to see what IL
meant, and it said q puny devil -Homs
Journal
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

Il has been estimated that the walls Of q
building in which $1,000 bricks are used re-
quire nearly 5000 gallons OF water in the
construction; this being stored In the pores
and spaces Of the bricks and mortar until
dispeIled in the form OF vapor. 1t cannot
be too well known that until this large guam
tity Of water Is SO dispelled, the house 4 not
habitable. The town Of Bssle. IN Svftzas>
Iane, has recently adopted wise regulation
which forbids the occupation Of newly buils
bouses until four months after COMPLETION. -
Public Opinion.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

Scarlet fever Is at its minimum from Jan.
uary to May, and at its maximum in Octo-
Der and November. Diphtheria II more
evenly distributed through the year, and is
most dangerous . little Later than scarlet
fever. Measles and whooping cough seem to
be somewhat aggravated by cold weather,
but are most fatal in May and June Hot
weather is averse to smallpox and favorable
to disorders Of the bowelA particularly IN
children.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
aailY = eagle
INcREpULlY..

You love my souli Il may be sos
Butansver me and speak the truth:
What SPARK cnn hndle passions glow
Apart fom youthf -
~:
HIwere changed BY time and care,
Grown old, and sorrow-wtse, and cox,
With silver cleaning from my hair
In place Of gold,
And an this lovely outward mask
OF bloom and freshness laid aside,
The while my soul, BY toll and task
Thrice purified,
Strong b her Immortality,
Made beautiful by love and trust,
Eager, - prisoned bird, to fao
Her house Of DUST
Oh. you-would you come signing stfn,
In hope and fear, heart gifts to bringi
A master kneeling to my VIII
Ase.vanr who would fain be ktngf
And would you covet day by day
Ny hghtest word, and look, end touch!
All, friend, forgive me y soy,
Idoubt It muchi
Mary Ainge Do We're IN Appfncottk
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

exactly the same position from which be
started .Hc,y Aosesr shrieked the drin
sergeant; "phst does yez mans by tornin'
completely about when I sez right facef'
The recruit wac q awkward in his answer a.
be bad teen il his maneuvering. and the old
sergeant, with the inte1t:on Of sending him
to the guard house. dsmasdsd his mama
Turner said the man, whexeupon Irish Wit
asserted itself, and the OLD sergeant said:
"Begorr., and yea couldnt help Is then
New York TribunA
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
q FIGHT TO the Death.

4 big spider was placed on rock in ths
center Of an aquarium In a recent expert
ment and larva Of water beetle pot near.
The beetle promptly seized the spider and
pulled il into the water, but after . sharp
struggle the spider broke away and escaped
The beetle soon afterward renewed ths a.,
tack, and fastened itself On the spidG By n
pincerx. The spider also got good hold.
and tie duel resulted in the death Of both.
1t is said that il two OK the larva are placed
ID the same aquarium they VII fght until
one or the ether IS dead, and tbs victor VII
decaDita.e the dead one-Nsv York SuIa
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10
In Suite Of Himself

Ex-CommiSioner Rouin n Squire
noted story teller, and whenever be cppeA-s
IN . public place is surrounded BY group c:
acquaintance intent O. listening 10 him
One Of his stories told rec atty Was shat OK
an Irish drill sergeant WHO haa been Pc; d.
charge Of an awkward squad AZ TIE word
- command Right faceH che o. the recruits
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

experience WIN punno taste 70 put n I,
proper shape. Since l have been In min
strelsy. which Is many years, cannot recall
many new jokes that have survived their
birth.-Globe-D Democrat
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

BaIdheaded Indians ers DOW fr more
numerous than they were In former eoea
This Is accounted for BY their adopting tie
custom Of wearing h.ss God capA
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

When poesers ware il boiled for tie eur
pose OF hardening Il, haodtul Or two OF
bran should be thrown into Tie water. and
the glazing Win never b injured By scids O.
aais
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

It Is said that sore e5ctkespsc bon paekas
cal PACK 2,ap Q Gay. They are paid oos
cent for packing box It saus SrosA A. rh,s
rate they C,ake = dAy.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

Passengers 70: weilssor.. for Coid-A,es
srt Aza.ss3 Be s17s and taks LAkss
Straight liz. aid save svecty fSuy han
tsz<s axr.Tes ~ Co1a~..ss >: 80 , a
AZ
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

The popular HE Tor California. O-egcn.
Washl azsoa territory ard az Psafe enzss
POINTS : Tie Missouri P@ci2c, ~ SCOT.
Route" 1871
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

The Eagle oockrs real estate book hss
oecoras universal favor.ts znaon- dealers
generally = t.ss west E-f'
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-10

free reelsrlnge chair carr are a1v running
ca al trzlns o. the C., X An rzli~ay.
b. Lcz-A ~