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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

JEFFERSON EScAMpMENr, No. 3d.
There will be business meeting on
Friday evening (1st Friday in June)
at o. clock p. NJ. A full and pune
tual attendance of the Patriarchs is
requested. SCRIBE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

Boys, don't forget that we give you
Ball and Bat with every. suit pur-
chased at our store.
WIN. KAHN & Co.,
Sadler Building. =
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

A Ball and Bat is presented abso-
lutely free with every purchase of q
Boys Suit. WM. KAHN & Co.,
Boys Outftters, Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

We give absolutely free a Ball and
Bat to every purchaser of Boys or
Chiid's Suit. VIM. KAHN & Co.,
SadIer Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29
Miss Amelia Hicks

RICHLY K Kss lssd Fl. s asa ' ,ses
act; they will find honorable employment that
will not take them from their homes and fam
lilies. The profits are large and sure for every
industrious person. many have made and are
now making several hundred dollars u month.
per dav. who is willing to work. Either sex.
young or old capital not fIeeded ; we start you.
Everything new. No special ability required ;
YOU reader, can do it as well as any one
Write to Us at once for full particulars which
we mail free. Address Stinson & Co.. PORT
land. Maine December 6. IsSI-1y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

The prettiest styles in Childreu's SHIFTS: the
hest workmanship we've ever had. Faultless
in fit and perfect in design. Prices very rea-
sonahle; and a Base Ball. Bat and Cap free
with each suit. s. D. HIRsCHMAS IL Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

This week we are offering big line of Sam
pie Parasols at one-half regular prices. All the
new colors. all the unique shapes in Handles
and the prices We want you to Judge for your
self s. D. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

The following programme for me-
mortal day at Shepherdstown, which
will be June I'd, has been prepared:
The procession will form in front
of Shepherd College at O'Clock,
headed by the Shepherdstown Cor
net Band, and proceed to the Gene
terry, where the following exercises
will be held:
1. Music by the Band.
2. Prayer by Rev. A. A. p. Neel.
3. Music by the Choir.
4. Address by Rev. L. r. Mason.
5. Music by the Choir.
6. Addresses by others.
Z. Music by the Band.
3. Reading of the Roll of Honor by
Officer of the day.
9. Benediction by Rev. H. c. Nc
Daniel
10. Dirge by the Band, and strew-
ing of flowers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29
May 90, 1888.

Our stock is the largest, our
prices are the lowest and we give
free Ball and Bat with every pur-
ehassfef aBey,s Suit. s-i=
NJ WIN. KAHN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

Madame G. Crook. the fashionable milliner
at HIRsCHMAN's. makes specially of renova-
ting crepe Wells.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

The members of the Charlestown
Cornet Band desire to provide them
selves with a suitable Uniform, and
to become permanent musical
organization in the town of Charles
town. To this end they will hold a
Grand Festival in Washington Hall,
on Friday and Saturday, June 9th and
9th. Refreshments of all kinds will
be served, and on Saturday dinner
and supper will be furnished at mod
crate rates. The liberal patronage of
a generous public is respectfully so-
licited.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

Read these prices carefully and ,ee are CONT
dent ,oiR not take long to convince you that IRE
are selling RELIABLE GOODS AT LOWEST
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

See the great bargains we are offering in
Parasols. s. d. HIsCHMAS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

DR.: NJ. P. Nelson, an aged, we'll
known and much esteemed citizen of
Middleway in this county, died at his
home in that place on Sunday morn
ing last, aged So years. He had
been an almost lifelong member of
the Protestant Episcopal Church, and
was for years, until the infirmities of
age prevented, an active, working
christian. His death sewers another
link connecting the present with past
generations, and robs the immediate
community in which he resided of a
citizen whom all delighted to honor
and respect. Funeral services to-day,
(Tuesday,) at II A. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

Sample line of Parasols at one-half regular
prices. They must be sold.
s. D. HIRscHMAS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

From the Romney ReUieao we take
the following gratifying notice of our
young countyman. Rev. w. l.. Lock,
who recently entered the ministry
and received an appointment by the
Bishop at the March session of the
Baltimore Conference of the NJ. f.
Church South. He is son of Mr.
Thomas Locke, of the Summit Point
vicinity:
''Rev. Mr.. Locke preached at this
place on Sunday last. He is evident
ly n deeply pious young minister, and
we bespeak for him bright future"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

NIessrs. Lee & cambridge, general
agents for the Cyclone Tanning Mill,
are doing very lively business. The
Cyclone seems to fill long-felt want.
Shepherdsto,Cn Register.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-29

CtATARRH.-SAMPLE TREATMENT FKEE.-
" We mail enough to convince. B. S. LAu-
DERBAcu * Co.. 75s3 Broad-st., Newark. n. j.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03
Notice !

Black Range Ferry, April LIST, 1885
The following prices will be charged
crossing during the season, 1885:
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03
Fashion

ard society, impose many privaticns
ulOn the female sex, in the way of
dress. First It Ia one freak and then
~ other, and from the fact, that many
O; them ARE unhealthy II the extreme.
il is email wonder that many women
sucCumh, and that female weaknesses"
are the too frequent result. DR.. Pier
eos Favorite Prescription is the only
positive cure for these complaints in
existence. aud thousands of women
a bear witness To its efficacy. ga
v0rite Prescription ID a legitimate
mtdicine. carefully compounded 10y ex-
rerienced and skilled hysicians. and
adapted to w0man's dellcate organi-
cation. 1t is the only medicine for wo-
men, sold 10y druggists. under a positive
guarantee, from the manufacturers,
that it Will give satisfaction ~ every
case, or money will be refunded. This
guarantee has been printed ON the bot
tIe-wrapper, aud faithfully carried out
for many years.
Or. Plerce's Pellets, or antl-bilious
grunules, laxative cathartic to size of
dose. Purely vegetable.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03


To help the right side IL not only
eommeudahle In a general point OF
view, but els judicious aud prudent
when that help b enlisted In behalf OF
the right side Of the body. just over
he lower ribs IN the region Of the
liver. The most efficient help Is af.
forded by Hnstetter's stomach Bltiers.
and ambitious medicine II lucumpara-
ble efficacy. lnaction ~ the liver Is &C.
eompanied by constipation, sick head.
ache, furred tongue, nausea. occasional
vertigo, an unpleasant breath, yellow.
ness Of the skin and ball uf the eye.
The author Of these symptoms, liver
complaint. routed by the Bitters is ac.
companied by them In is flight Fever
and ague, which always involves the
liver, dyspepsia, rheumatism. debility
and kidneys are all maltdies 10 the
early relief and final cure OF which this
standard medicine is adapted. Don't
use II by lts ard starts, but systema.
tically, thatils full effects may result IN
a perfect restoration Of health.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03
FAIRVIEW

Mir T. $ BobO is a guest at the
MayeT hotel.
Mr.. and Mn. Clanser, OF Grafton.
werein town THURSDAY.
CO. Buckner returned Wednesday
from a trip 10 Lincoln county.
+. e. Houghton and wife returned
from Magdalena last Fnuay.
The frequent rains OF late have adj
ded much TO the beauty Of the country
Frank II. Winston and wife have
been visiting Canada de Alamosa this
week.
W. ID. Nourse returned last Saturday
from quite an extensive trip through 4
portion Of New Mexico, Texas aud
California.
;. :. Stailey passed through town
Wednesday morning with his family
en- route 10 South Fork 10 visit Mrs. ].
A. Anderson.
NJ. y, Levy x Co. are selling out
their stock Of general merchandise at
cost. Good time for the cold, hungry,
and thirsty TO invest.
ID. II. Wenger has been improving
his law Office 10y putting In new shelves
and %eighty-dye new volumes of legal
lore. T~ransgressors and delinquents
beware.
Willie Sharon this week returned 10
Oakland, California, to resume his
schooling there; he was accompanied
by Walter Hearn, ason of Chris Hearn.
Mr.. Hearn took them 10 Engle.
Burt Alton was brought In from the
Adobe rancn last Saturday and is CON
fined to his room at the Black Range
hotel from injuries received by his horse
being thrown on him while roping cat
tie.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03

mosa. lie a sentto jail In charge q
Gusano Gomez Who was ecputlred Tor
that purpose.
The dime wise dollar foolish. policy
q Sierra COUNTS board o. commison-
srs Il manifest when they cut down the
all guard - that murders escape and
contemplate the building % a bridge
aud court house.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03
NOTICE |
states Land Office.

United States Land Office,
LAS Cruces, n. NJ, July 80, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the APP
proved plats OF township No. "a south,
range Ne. 3 west; township No. %
S, nth. range M. 3 west; township No.
20 south, ranges Nos. /. 6 and : west
township No u south, ranges /. 8, ! and
S west, and township No. 2S south,
ranges /, 6, I and s west. have this day
bten received from the Surveyor Gen
rral, aud will be duly filed in this oll r.
ON August 3lst. 1855, IN accordance
with instructions from the Genera
Land O1ico, after which date .iilings
will be received therefor.
EDMUND G. SHIELDS,
Register.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03
HERMOSA.

E. W. Bruce. a sandy c~omplexioned
man. was sent to Ilillsborough on a
charge of larceny to await the action
of the grand jury. The said Bruce
having stolen several articles Of cloth
ing from II. j. Maxim, entering his
cabin and removing them during his
absence, and her stealing the noted
burro split belonging to Mr.. +. G..
Hall, to pack the plumber off. Mr..
Matkin on finding his house entered
and his wardrobe stolen mounted n
horse and started IN pursuit of tie
thief who had gone To Hillsborough on
arriving there he told about the thief.
describing the burro. The guilty party
Bruce, hearing him give the descrip-
ton in the evening. and thinking TO
conceal his crime and get rid of the
animal which would be surely recor-
nized, started back to Hermosa, but
was seen early in the morning as he
approached town nv Mr.. Lothian as he
left his cabin to go to work Mr.. 10th
ian recognized the burro and reported
to Mr.. Hall as having seen a man driv-
ing 1t packed. A cousin OF II. p.
Matkin, who was also a loser by the
thief. took mp the trail of the mar and
the burro finding that he had lodged
the town by one of the old Indian trails
and gone up Willow creek where he
found the burro turned loose in the
brush. II. Z. Matkln returning from
HillsbOrouch Immediately went to
where the burrO was last seen and on
searching succeeded in finding the man
who gave his name as Bruce, confess
ing the theft and was made to pack the
stolen things back to town. The case
was tried before Justice George A.
Beebe and the man sent TO Ilillsbrnugh
under charge of II. +. Maxim who was
was sworn in for the purpose and who
turned Bruce over to Sheriff Story.
On the day after the above occur
renee Mr.. Money, at an early hour,
deserted an object on one If the hill
tops which surround the beautiful
park in which Hermosa is situated,
that looked like an an%thr0porid ape
minus the hair. On approaching the
apparition IL was found to be n crazy
Mexican who had Invested himself of
his clothes and was disporting himself
by sliding down the steep, pitching
slope of the hill top on which he was
found. Mr.. Mooney asked him If WIS
on %full-dress parade, and intimatCd
that ~t0boggannlng without a toboggau
constnme was hardly fashionable to
say the least, and was somewhat de-
structive to that particlar part of his
cuticle which took the friction: the
crazy fellow grinned and asked for
something to eat, which Mr.. Mooney
gave INN as well as n pair of overalls
and jacket to cover his nakedness and
brought him into town to have him
cared for. While Mr.. Mooney turned
to 90 to Justice Beebe the Mexican
attempted to steal his horse but
was prevented by Mr.. Mooney who
held the Mexican until the arrival Of
Justice Brebe. The man was com
mitted to await the action of tho grand
jury his name could not be discovered
he came from Cuchillo Negro to Her
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03
Wild and Woody.

Four cowboys, from the san Andres
mountains, visited Enele last week
aud made the place lively for a time.
They shot up the station aud a freight
train and the hotel at dinner time. On
going to supper they placed their revol-
yers on each side of their plates and
pooled the supper Of several. But one
OF the section hands, whom they fooled
with aud tried 10 make drink after sup
Ter, would not comply with their de-
mands, so they shot up the ground
around him. but not succeeding in
scaringh him into doing what they wish.
I'd, they let him alone. They told the
station agent that the train from the
south would he held up 50 he tele-
graphed to have the train hands armed
and ready. They, the cow-punchers.
however made no attempt 10 do this
nor did they again give any trouble to
the station agent who was prepared
for them should they come a second
time. MI. j. c. PlrmmOns, of Her
mosa, held them level for a time by the
urbanity of his manner aid his thor
ough understanding OF cowboy char.
acteT.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03
UNION PUBLIC mNRdN
% - DENVER. Colo
LOCAL NEWS.

See card Of Union Public Ore Samp-
ling CO., Denver Colo.
For temperance drinks 60 to the Big
Six Saloon.
John Bwtke has completed this years
assessment work OH his Brown Bear
claim.
Spruce beer and all kinds of soda
water at the Big Six.
The Black Range hotel at Fairview
takes the lead, Chas. Russell, proprietor,
Miss Addie Bunker is visiting Mrs
j. NJ. Smith at her temporary residence
on Dry creek.
Messrs. Mcbride, Holmes and Rick
ert went to Hermosa Wednesday. They
will return to-day
1t is nov that the amateur sportsman
hlleth full (some times with shot the
hide Of the ~fleet-footed jack rabbit.
Mrs. S. S. Stailey, Mrs. John Stailey,
Mrs. Merrill, Miss Janet Mcbride and
Miss Sadie Stailey are visiting Mrs. j.
A. Anderson at her home on South.
The Silver Monument mine closed
down last Saturdy and the boys were
paid up III full. The Monument is
looking well and has only suspended
operations on account of pending bust
ness relations concerning that valu-
able property.
The social club will give a neck-tie
ball Friday evening. August nth. 1t Is
to be a gay affair, ueck-ties short, long,
wide, narrow. straight, crooked and OF
all colOrs will be the order of the even
Ing, just to make the affair highly
social and attractive, you know.
All new subscribers to THE BLACK
RANGE will also receive FREE OF charge
Nhe Kansas City Weekly Journal from
now on during the coming presidential
campaign and until November 10Th,
1888. All subscribers In arrears, who
pay up, may enjoy the same privi-
'ge. Send in your money and your
names.
The additional depth of City feet has
been reached in the shaft OF the Re
adjuster and drifts are being run each
way. These drifts show "A sOldid body
of ore about ten inches wide; the ore
streak is almost entirely free from
waste rock and needs but little sorting
and is mostly extracted without the
aid of explosives.
Aspirants for county office are very
scarce in this end of county. A com
missioner from this district is the
most important feature we have before
us, but as yet, there seems TO DO no one
ON deck for that office. "A commission
er and a good II too, irrespective of
party or religion, must be secured for
this district. likewise all other districts
IN Sierra county, this fall.
Mr.. II. A. Robinson, of Kelly, ac-
Gpmpanied by his wife. MIS-. Ayers,
Miss Anna Robinson aud MIR. McAIlis-
ter, stopped II short time IN Chloride
last Tuesday on their way lone from
Hermosa. They were more than de
lighted ESPECIALLY he ladies' with our
picturesque little town, its surround
lngs aud the delicious water pruffered
them from the town well which, as
usual, brought forth the usual excla-
nation: 20. my, isn't that nice!" AT
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03

Sheriff Story is m receipt Of a tele-
gram from the Chief Of Police of Los
Angeles, California. stating that he
had arrested two men whom he thinks
arr Garvey aud COuwa,. the prisoners
who broke Jail here "A few weeks ago,
ard asking for Il detailed description
of them. A full description was i'm
medlately t~elegraphed and afterwards
Nr. story sent another message to the
Los Angeles officer asking him To get
Charley Garfield To identify the men.
As yet, no reply has been received
Advocate.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03

Special contracts made with regular
f%re'ghters. The owners of the ferry
viii not be responsible for any accid mt
that NAV occur. excepting when a writ.
ten agreement is entered into with the
owner.
p. MoTHERslLL.
Ed. FEST.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03
LOOK HERE f!
Subscribers, YourPre mum

I EVERY person subscribing to or renew.
ing their subscription to THE BLACK
kASGL viii be supplied with the Kansas Citv
weekly journal FREE during the campaign
OF lSsS.
Here Is an opportunity TO place IN your
ihtniiy the Target and best Weekly paper
published in Kansas City. Send in your
ma nes at once and get two papers for the
priceof our own.
W. q. THOMPSON. Publisher.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03
CITY DIRECTORY.


ws@s1u star Lodge. No. "a. A. Y a. a.
STAGED msstings Win be held on the FIRST and
third Saturdays OF sach month. a. - p. m
A oord~iaitnvitauon IL sxtended 20 ali hrcth.
rcn.
n. II. Koch. A. KELtEY.
w.M. secnetarv
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-03

Ter thoroughly quenching their ihirsi,
and ~aipleasant chat the party moved On.
promising o. some time return.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-10-27
The Public Land.

y correspondent of the WOOdvillC
EcPatifcda makes some very danag.
ing statements in regard TO the man.
ncr in which state officials disposed OF
the swamp lands to foreign syndiratcs
and Others under the pretcnse that the
letter OF the law was being complied
with. In concluding his article. he
quotes an important witness, who
was an attorney tor the syndicate, and
said
II happen 10 &Ho~ that The pecWI.af
method odo5ted 10 ocgV,Fe fitie 10 tie
tda'tS WoS q mdtter Of geHcruR paJiic
notoriety, ard ras knora 10 al the
state OBiccrS at this place." Italics
mlnc) see page go.
Ii is but lair TO say Auditor Gwin.
denied any knowledge OF the iIIcgality
of these transactions until after the
lands were bought, and he says : the
application was made in ,Smylic's Of
flee and he brought the certificate
into my Office, which was 4 voucher
to the Auditor, and upon which he i.-
sued his receipt warrant page 564.)
The above evidence shows most ron.
clusivcly that the State Officers OF
that day, wilfully connivcd at n viola
ton OF law whereby the people of the
state who had entrusted them with
administrations. of their affairs,
we're colly dclraudcd OF valuable lands.
such cOnnivancc the fraud
was impossible, and in this they be-
their trust.
There was no evidence that any of
The officials; save the Swamp Land
commissioner received any benefit
from these transactions other than the
proper fees OF their several offices.
they seemed 10 have been actuatcd
with II most extraordinary and unac-
'%ouhlablc zeal to get rid of the State
ands as fast as possible SO as to place
hem on the tax list and derive Il rev
thcretrom. No matter what
heir real value might be-, they must
,e gotten rid OF at any price, and so
hey were almost given away, and to
10 This Il solemn Acttof the I.cgisla. {
IRE was deliberately tramplcd under
-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1888-10-27
Alabama's Whitechapel,
TUSCALOOSA TERRIFIED OVER MyS.
FERROUS MURDES.

TUSCALOOSA TERRIFIED OVER MYS
FERROUS MURDES.
birmingham, Ala, Oct. II. At Tus
calooSa, iitiy-siX miles south of lhi,
rlly, four murder. have mystcriousl,
been committed, and in mystery thcy
equal the Whitcchapol crimes.
About Two weeks ago The dead body
al Jno. I'M tr) was found near II ne.
gro dance hall, in the subcrbs. Iii.
throat was cut and there were fifteen
kh'ie wounds on various parts of the
bodv. No clue TO the murdcrcrs has
been found.
Last Monday the dead and dccom.
posing booty OF an unknown negro
was found in the woods near town.
l'lls mans throat had been cut from
car to ear. The c0rnorcr spent two
days IN investigating the case, but
learned nothing, not even the name Of
the dead man.
Friday the dead body of-.anothcr ne.
gro was found in the Warrior river.
Just below town. THIS mans throat,
had been cut and his skin crushed in
ny q blow with somc heavy insiru.
'hehl. This crime remains as yet as
great u mystery rs the others.
ms morning the body OF the fourth
'iciiin was found in The woods lust
outside The town, and again the
throat had been cut from ear TO car.
The colorcd people of the town
are wildly excited and hellcvc that
some mnrdcrous hOuloo is anonp
'hcin. Many OF them have left The
Town, and even the bcldc-t cannot be-
he induced to leave ll.cir homes after
nafk' The officers are doing all in
ihcir power 10 solve Tie mystery.