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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10
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Mr.. A. S. Crittenden sprained his
ankle badly by jumping from a bug
gy.
Just before closing for the holt
DAYS Miss Bette Boilers school for
girls was entertained by Col. John
L. Colston, President of the Board
of Education.
Mrs. Michael Meditation, of this
town, died on Christmas morning, at
an advanced age. She was a dcvout
christian woman, and was comforted
in her last days by the christians
hope.
Mr.. Charles Barritt, a worthy cit
izen of this town, died on Monday,
January 2nd. His wife preceded
him only four months. He died in
the.hope of a blessed Immortality
The funeral took place from the
Presbyterian Church on Tuesday
afternoon, Rev. w. G. Eggleston, of
the NJ. +. Church, officiating. He
was about 6S years of age.
Mr.. C. II. Feagans, of the Wheat
land vicinity, died on Monday, Janu-
airy 2nd. He was one of u best
countymen. esteemed by all who
knew him, and every way worthy of
the regard-of neigbbors and &C
quaintances: He was we'll nighl7O
years of age. The funeral took
place on Wednesday-Rev. j. H.
Moore otiiciatipg-and was attended
by the Masons in regalia.
After an illness of more than
three weeks Mr.. William S. Wysong,
youngest son of Mr.. S. w. Wysong,
died at his home near this town on
Monday night, January 2nd-aged
81 years. The tidings of his death
will he received with sad surprise by
many who knew him to be an active,
vigorous young man of good habits.
He was companionable and popular,
dignified and plcasieg in manner,
with hosts of friends and without en-
emies. The announcement of his
death will quicken the hcart-bcats of
friends who loved him.
The Presbyterian Sunday School
was entertained at Chas. Washing
ton Hall on Friday night, 30th.-
Upon the stage were two large
Christmas Trees most abundantly
freighted with fruit. There was
singing of carols by the school ac-
companicd by the organ and c%ornet,
Miss Ella Fouke and Mr.. l.. X. Din
kle performing. An infant class
numbering about sixty little tots was
under the especial charge of Mrs.
Albert Dichl. The interest in the
entertainment eliminated in the APP
pearance of old Santa Claus and his
distribution of the hamper baskets
full of good things. He kept on Civ
ing until they we're C!con gone and
and yet the little ones, like Oliver
Twist, cried for Moore.
The Christmas services in the NJ.
+. Church South, on Sunday night
(Chrlstmus) were largely attended
the church filled with interested par
Elephants and spectators. The music
was of itself pleasing and creditably
rendered-Miss Evo Eggleston's So
prano a feature that charmed every
body. The voices were accompanied
by the organ, n. w. Gallaher, or
ganist, and by ~corncts, Messrs. Law
renee Osburn and Thomas Baker
performing thereon. The recita-
tions, &C., by the little children were
appropriate and just enough and
given in an interesting manner
The Quartettes were sung by Miss
Evo Eggleston, soprano Miss Eddie
Tomlinson, alto, Mr.. Jesse Bailey,
basso; and Mr.. Geo. Ryan, tenore.
The floral decorations we're pretty.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10

Letters are advertised at Charles
ton for Rev. Walter l.. BurwelI, w.
H. Hopkins, c. w. Latimcr, Littleton
S. Page, James Thomas, George Ter
rill, Mrs. F. L. MCGEE, B. F. Mel
ton, Charles A. Sites and W. F. Lip
pitt (2).
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10

Harry T. white, Harry c. Elwell
and Sam'l. II. Adams. supposed to be
of the party who robbed the post-of-
flee here, were arrested in Baltimore
last week, by U. S. inspectors, and
after a hearing before Z. S. Commits
sioner Rogers, we're discharged.-
The Commissioner said they were
the victims of circumstances, and
that their peculiar surroundings jus
tilted their arrest on the testimony in
possession of the government"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10

Messrs. S. D. Hirschman & Co.,
with their accustomed liherality, re-
membered us on Christmas day with
a nice piece of gents furnishing
goods, for which we return thanks,
wishing them a prosperous New
Year
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10

The Harper's Ferry corporation
election, held last Thursday, resulted
in the choice. of the following ticket,
viz: Mayor, Daniel Ames :; Recorder,
John Flaherty; Councilmen-G. c.
Johns ,sAlex. Murphy, 7. w. Beale,
n. C. Bracket and Geo. H. Child.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10

Mr.. j. B. FinnclI, 4 former we'll
known and popular clerk in the
store of Mrs. L. a. Rodrick. has re-
sumed his old position in that estab-
Iishmcnt. Mr.. G. j. Roberts, who
has hccn an efficient salesman in this
store for several months, will go
eIsewhcre-possihly into the cream
cry business at Kearneysville.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10
BALTIMORE
TRUSTEES SALE
or
and Lot

IN BOLIVAR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, W.
VA.
TNHE undersigned ..as substituted Trustee, by
i virtue of a Deed of Trust executed by
Elizabeth ". Heed to James d. Butt. Trustee,
dated the 18th day of January. 1873. and re-
corded in the County Clerks Office of Jefer-
sou County. w. Va. on the 23d day of jan
uary. 1878. and in Deed Book F, puge 146. to
Stevens in a bond of Elizabeth NJ. Reed for the
sum of $1,000. dated January LIST. 1878. with
accrued interest, will sell at Public Sale. on
Thursday, the 18Th day Of January,
1888. in front of Rau's store in Bolivar, Jeffer-
son County, ". Va. the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10
Come & Get Goods Cheap!

A sPLESDfD Stief Piano. TX octave. as
N good asne1- Aspiring Wagon and Rock
away as good as new.
Double Heater. "... 20.o0.
A Turning Lathe. nice one. only. 500.
desk and Book Case. nly.--.----..--. 500.
Nice Chamber Set. Hs good Us new. 5000.
And many othef Bargains. If you want my
thing in my line cali early or you will miss
JOSEPH H. YESTERDAY.
December q. fSS7-t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10
Local Miscellany.

Leap Year.
Write it 1888.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-09
AOLOsE AND EXCITING tAME
The Hoosiers Get Their Hits in ut OPP
perfume Times and Defeat Washington.
Healy Pitches Fine Game and Hihes and
Glasscock DO Very Effective Work-chica-
60 Badly Bsaten-Great Game at Bottom.


Special 70 the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
WASHINGTON, June a--Ths FIRST game OF the
present series between the washineton and To-
dianapolis clubs was close and exciting from
stsst 70 fnish. The Hoosiers were very fortu-
nate N their batting, being able to work 10
his when most needed, except 10 one inning,
when two men were left on bases The Wash
ingtens. on the other hand were completely ct
the mercy Of Hesly. being able to make only
four sAse hits of his delivery. and two Of these
we're Il fhs worst scratch order. Ia the first inn
Ing. aier Seery had been retired at first,
Glassceck made q scratch hit. just out OF the
reach Q; the infelder. Hines duplicatsd IL. and.
after Lenny had struck out, Bassett proved
equal to the emergency by making clean hit
into RICH. field, Glasscoek scoring and Hines 60
ing TO third, where he was left, McGeachy going
out on . Fly to hoy. The Washingtons
In the third tied the score. Donnelly
got frst onBassett's error, went to third on
Daily's wiki throw into center-feld on an at
tempt 20 each him at second. and scored on
O'Deys sasifce hit to frat In the sixth In
dianapolis made second and what proved to be
the winning run. Again. with one man out,
GIssscock m-de q scratch hit. stole TO second
and scored or Illness hit. Glasscock did dar-
ing piece Of Ase-runnine In this inning. With
one out, Hines hit what appeared to b9 a short
fly, Glssscock,tart for third on bead run
and kept on hone. Irwin could not gbt under
the fy, and thrun was in and Hines safe on
first 1t lookedas though Indianapolis would
score 10 the sieth. With one out, Ses1y hit ( or
two bases aud 6ssscock followed with his third
scratch hit OK ii game. going to second on the
throw IN Hins and Denny went out 10 Irwin
and Hoy, respectively, leaving the two men on
bases. IndiAnaplis won by score df two to
one The fisldix was brilliant and fick. and.
Is a whole. wa q very pretty eamsI WilmOt
relieved Sho,k il the seventh inning: The at
tendance wal loo Score:
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Minor Notes.

ARRANGEMENTS have been made for the regular
camp ting to be held at Mitchell on August
to 20. The presiding elder in charge will be
W. M. Earring; pastor, Rev. John Spears; ssc-
rotary. j. N. Edmondson; treasurer, II. A.
Burton.
The spoke-mill Of Cook & Burlington. at Hari-
insbure, near Salem. Washington county. was
destroyed by FIRE Thursday night The mill,
contents and 5000 turned spokes were burned.
The fire 10 supposed to have been caused by
SPARKS falling on tho roof. Loss, about 81, 000
no insurance. The firm will rebuild at once.
Mr.. A. e. Atchison. formerly city editor of
the Michigan City News, has taken the Wilma
mac Republican. and will hereafter conduct it
rs editor-in-chisf and proprietor. He is a
sprigntly writer and thoroughly industrious. and
the Republican will doubtless prosper under his
management. Mr. Atchison assumes control
next Thursday, Mr.. jenkins, she former propri-
etor, retiring.
Greensburg is making arrangements to cele-
brate the Fourth of July on grand scale, and
the committee promises a demonstration the
like of which has never been seen in southern
Indiana. One Of tho chief features Of the occa-
sion will be prize drill between the uniformed
division, K. of P, OF the surrounding cities. The
prizes will be very liberal, with $50 in gold to
the division bringing the largest number of men
and best band.
A society for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails and children has been organized at Craw-
louisville by j. c. Hubbard. the agent. A con-
sttuton and bylaws were adopted and the fol-
lowing officers elected: Presidents. d. Harter;
vice-presldent, Mrs DR.. White; secretary, A.
II. Braden: treasurer, Mrs. w. W. Thornton;
Snyder. Mrs Z. S. Wynn, Mrs. j. NJ. Coulter,
H. F. King and A. d. Thomas. A thorough
canvass of the city will now be made, and soon
the society will be In active operation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-09

CINCINNATI. June s.-Ths day at Latoua was
hor and sultry and the track dusty. The at
tendance was very large and the racing fine 1t
was good day. both for the book-mskers and
the talent. In the first race Pat Donovan,
twelve-to-one chance. won with ease, as did
Kasson, a ten-to-one shot, win in a gallop in tho
last race, the Sensation stakes. It's value to
the winner is 81. 43o. The last race was a big
dump for the talent. as Longside and Minola
were top favorites and both finished badly.
First Race-Selng purse, for three-yesr-olds
and upwards seven furlongs. A good start
was made, with Pat Donovan leading. when the
flag fell. Galatea soon took the lead and held
il to the three-quarter post, when Una B. took
the lead and held it well into the stretch. where
Par Donovan, by great run. headed the field,
winning by two lengths handsomely; Gallatin
second, Loveiand third. Time. 1:29a.
Second Race-Selling purse, for two-year-olds;
when the flag fell, holding that position into the
stretch. where Minnie Palmer and Brahman
closed up her. and the three made a whip
ping finish. Brahman winning by scant length;
Minnie Palmer second, Gypsy third. Time.
:492.
Third Race-Selline purse. for three-year-old
and upwards six furlongs. They got away to
splendid start. Harrodsburg FIRST, Volatile Dago
and Parish running in the order named 10 the
stretch. Parish won by head. from Viranza,
second; Antonio, third. Time, Lie.
Fourth Race-Selling purse, for three year
olds and upwards; elk furlongs. They got of at
the frat attempt. with Tam O'Shanter in the
lead Orange girl soon took the lead and held
il almost under the wire, when Tam OShanter
headed her of winning by head: Orange Girl
second. Business third. Time, lilo
Fifth Race-A free handicap. for three-year-
olds and upwards; one mile They got off well
punched. AS they passed the judges stand
Glen Hall was in the lead. Ten Brock took
the lead in the lower turn and held il to the
threequarter post, when Glen Hall again took
the lead and held 1t into the stretch. where FL
mira overlook him and won by two lengths;
Hector second, Glen Hall third Time. 1:43
Sixth Race-Ssusstion stakes. 81. 900 added;
for two-year-olds; six furlones. HindoocrAft
side Kasson took the lead at the half pole and
held IL under the wire, winning sy . length and
ons-half. with Proctor Knott second, Come-to-
Taw third Time, Lie.
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THAT CHINESE CONCESSION.
Count Mitkiewicz Sues Wharton Barker to
Compel Performance of Agreement.

New YORK, April 8.-Through the attorneys
of Count Eugene de Mitkiewicz, Of this city
and Philadelphia. complaint was filed, to-day.
in the Court Of Common Pleas. Of Philadelphia,
against Wharton Barker, the Philadelphia CAPT.
talist. to compel q specific performance of agree
ments of gigantic proportions, under concessions
by the Chinese government to supply the whole
or parts OF that territory covered by treaties
with telephonic service through o company with
acapisal Of sc, O00, 000 and to form another COM
pany with capital OF $40, 000 900, with general
banking, railroading and mining powers, also
under concessions from the Chinese government.
The complaint sets forth that, prior
to March, 1887, the plaintiff and VIM.
l.. Payne. At great trouble and expense,
procured the support OF the Chinese minister,
then made: A company was to be formed to
supply the empire with telephone service.
Plaintiff was to have three-twentieths of the
stock. defendant thirteen-twentieths and Paine
four-twentieths 1t was TO be called the Amer
lean Telephone Company. and $1,000. 900 worth
OF stock Was to DO limited to Chinese subscrip-
tons. The remainder Of the stock was TO be
held BY q company capitalized at 800 000, 600. 70
be called the Oriental Company. This company
was to have banking, railroadine and mining pow
ers. and q concession Of such grant was prom
ised by Ii Hung Chang. On this couces-
sion provisional certificates Of stock were issued
over the signatures of plaintiff and defendant to
Chinese officials. Meanwhile al embassy was
sent TO the United States, in which was the on
voy, Ma kie Chang. to see Barker aud arrange
matters. The com psint states that Chang was
taken TO the country-bouse Of Barker and treated
sumptuously, and the outcome was that = new
agreement was made whereby the plaintiff was
left out in the cold, and between Barker. Ham
ilton Disston. II. d. Fling Francis d. Shirley,
Ezra Bowen. Robert Glendsnnine, VIM. Massey,
Thos. Potter, jr, and Geo. 7. Tyler subscription
OF $1p0. 600 Was raised to meet the expenses of
the Chinese enterprise. Barker representing
that he WAS the sole grantee OF these conces-
sions. An agreement was then made whereby
Barker was allowed TO sell one fourth of his in
terest In the American and Oriental Company
for % per cent Of the par value. One fifth of
the proceeds Was to be paid to the treasurer OF
the latter company. The remainder was to GO
to the owner. An agreement was then made to
form the Finance Company of Pennsylvana,
with q capital Of IS co., 900. all the stock 20 be
paid up aud each stoekolder to be given part
Of the stock Of the American and Oriental Com
pany. All of the agreement Barker has
failed to fuldll, according to the complaint. al
though pressed 20 do 90 BY the plaintiff and Mr.
Paiue. Although Barker claims the concessions
were repndiAtsd by the Vieeroy, it 10 claimed
Barker fspresentsd otherwise to induce the said
100000 'spbssription. The plaintiff alleges
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-09
7HENDIANAP0LIS JOURNAL
DAILY, SUNDAY AND WEEKLY.
The Most Complete Newspaper in
all Departments in the
State of Indiana

No newspsper In the West Is moro widely or more
By the display of enterprise and strict attention to the
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country aud is certainly among the best Among
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circuates largely in every county Indiana and has
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fishing all the furnished by the two great press
associations (the Western Associated Press and the
United Press. in addition to which it furnishes
abundance of special service from al the principal
cities of the country. 1t has BEEN and will in future
be, the aim of the publishers to make the INDIAN
APoLIs JOURNAL perfect and complete newspaper,
deficient in I'd department or particular The paper
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The approach OF the great campaign of 1888
ders 1t desirable for every citizen to have frstclass
newspaper; in fact it will be impossible for him to
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Great political battles be fought in the State
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JOURNAL in the coming campaign While it is thor
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Racing at st. Louis.

ST. Louis, juno a-About noon rain COM
menced to fall and continued without Interrupt
ton until after the first race. which made the
track slippery and dangerous 1t also kept
down the attendance, and only about 1000 peo-
pieassemblsd at the rscecourss for the twelfth
days racing of the Jockey Club.
Frat Rsce-Sslling purse. for all ages; seven
furlones. Fancnette made the running until
well into the stretch, when Balance came away
and won by length ahead of Clonee, with
Fanchette third Time. 130& The winner was
bid iu for 800; his entered price.
Second Race-The Ellis Wainwright purse, for
all ages: one mile Wsry and Bas Bleu made
the running until we'll into the stretch, when
Jacobin joined the leaders In a driving fnish
Wary won by . neck from Jacobin. second;
Unite third Time, 1:45.
Third Racs-The directors stakes, for three.
year-olds; ono mile and . quarter. Ed Mack
and Artist made the running until the three
quarter pole was reached. when Huntress came
away and won by q lengths Jack Cocks second /;
Alexandria third. Time 2l5t.
Fourth Race-Purse for two-year-olds; three
quarters of q mile The pair raced head and
head until the stretch was reached. Then Once
Again came away and won by three lengths.
Time, 1:18i.
The sport was concluded with . selling purse
for all ages. one mile and sixteenth. Fosteral
made the running to the stretch, when he was
joined by Leila May and Van. In whipping
finish Lola May won by Q neck; Van second,
Fosteral third. Time, 1:52t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-09
Brief Mention.

q. d. Sayre. aged sixty-six. and insane, com
mitted suicide, Wednesday night, at Rockford
by drowning himself.
The board of trustees Of Shirtlef College,
Upper Alton, has complimented Judge David j.
Baker. of Cairo. recently elected TO the Supreme
Bench. with the title of Doctor of Laws.
Private Hartnsy Company I, Second Reei.
ment. was dismissed from the service In dis
grace. on Thursday, Governor Oelesby approx
ing the finding Of the court.msrtial at Camp
Lincoln.
AT Rock Island. Thursday, William H Gsst,
of that city, was renominsted for Con eress by
the Republican convention Of the Eleventh dis
trfct, and Henry Craske. Of Schuyler. was nom
mated for member of the State Board of EQUAL
izatioa.
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INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings of
Various Kinds in the TwoS States.
A Passenger Conductor Killed in Singular
Manner--Odd. Fellows Decorate the Graves
Of Their Dsad-Mnor Gleanings.


Conductor Forbes Killed by the Breaking
of q Connecting Rod.
epeeiai 10 the Indianapolis Journal
HUSTfSeToS. June s.--Wabash conductor
Forbes, whose residence 10 1T Andrews, was
killed this afternoon. between Huntington and
Andrews He was riding on q wild engine,
seated on the hremans side, whom the connect
ing rod broke. The heavy steel bar struck him
on the head. and he died in two hours. He had
been in the Wabash service many years. He
was q veteran soldier, and leaves widow aud
three children. The engine was returning from
Toledo, where 1t had delivered special train of
st. Louis delegates this morning.
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Odd-FelIOws' Decoration.
r;af en- fbs IndiananoIfs lournaa

special 20 the Indianapolis journal
SHELBYvrLLE, June S.-The decoration OF the
graves Of deceased Odd.fellows was observed at
this place. to-day by Shelby Lodge No. 49, i.
o. o. F., at the City Cemetery, in the presence
Of large crowd. The services were presided
over by Mr.. j. T. Cauehey. noble grand OF the
local lodge. Able addresses were delivered by
Hon. l.. r. Kitchener. grand master, and Gov
ernsr Cumback, of Greensburg, after which the
graves were etrewn with beautiful flowers
GREENsBURG, June s.-The Odd-fellows of
this city observed their annual decoration day
by assembling at their hail at l:30 P. NJ. and
marching to the Centenary Church, where an
appropriate address was delivered by Rev H.
d. Black. Afterward the column marched TO
South Park cemetery. each member bearing a
wreath of flowers, which was placed upon the
grave Of . deceased brother as . token of friend
ship, love and truth.