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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
Various items.

Swarms of seventeen year locusts
are appearing in lowe. and Illinois.
Gen. Sheridan's- mother died at
Somerset, o., Tuesday afternoon.
The national, organization of the
colored Y. NJ. c. A. has been COM
pleted: at Louisville.
Recent heavy rains lave caused the
greatest flood ever known i'm Northern
Minnesota. Millions of acres are un-
der water.
The Stonewall Jackson monument,
near charlottesville, was dedicated
with impressive ceremonies last
Wednesday.
A mortgage has been re corded in
the Corporation Court from the Roam
oke Machine Works to the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company for
S., 100000.
Rev. C. H. Pendleton, of Worces-
ter, Mass, who lately circulated scan
dalous reports about Mr.. Cleveland,
saying he was brutal husband and
treated Mrs. Cleveland shamefully,
has written an adject apology to the
President retracting all he said about
him, and stating that he will vote for
him next fall. Mrs. Cleveland in
dignantly denies the whole story.
Post-office inspectors took charge
of the post office at Huntington, w.
Va, Saturday week, and found Post
master J. w. Verlander short in his
accounts to the amount of about ST.
900, and the Office in generally cha
otto condition. Valender was forced
to resign, and c. L. Thompson was
placed in charge of the office tempo
rarily. He is being pushed by bust
ness men for the position permanent
ly, and will probably receive the APP
pointment.
FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
Messrs. WILLET & LIBBEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19


Order of the County Court. May Term, 1888.
In the County Court of the County of Jcffcr-
son. West Virginia. May Term, 1883, May 4,
1855
TlIHErc report Of Commissioner Gloon Moore, re-
l. turned nnd fled NiHy p 1888. settling the nc
counts of S. ". Washington. Administrator Of
Mary Fenton. Robert II. Florence. John Flor
ence, Susan Florence. Sarah Seymour and AL
fred \. FlCrcrcc. respectively. having been
confirmed by this Court. and two years having
elapsed since the qualification of ). W. Wash
ington Administrator of said six parties re-
spectively. and no debts or demands appearing
against any of said estates.
Upon the petition of Albert J. Fcnton. Maria
F. Newland. James A Runsdcll. John Runs
dell. Susan \. Bryan. Dora Runsdcll. distrib-
utees and heirs nj law nf Mary Fenton deceased,
also the petition of Addie A Florence. w q.
Florence. \. b. Florence. NJ. Is. Florence and
Robert \. Florence. Distributes and heirs ut
law Of Robert H Florence, deceased; also the
petition of Joseph Florcncc. Anna Florence and
John Florence. distributes and heirs at law of
John Florence. deceased: also the petition of
Annie L. Faulkner. Distribute and heir at law
of Susan Florence. deceased: also the petition
of Mrs. Ellen Simpson. Sarah F.. Crecch. James
II. Seymour. Laura Il. DagLert heirs ut law and
distributes of Sarah Seymour. deceased; also
the petition OF Florence Y. Vance. Erastus c.
Florence. now Male. and Alfred \. Florence.
distributes and heirs ut law of Alfred A. Flor
cncc. deceased, filed by Forrest W. Brown. their
attorney. fer the payment to them as such die
tributes of the estate of the several deceased
parties, it is ordered that notice be given scy-
orally to the creditors and all Others concerned
of each of the above estates. to-NSit: of Mary
E Fenton. Robert II. Florence. John Florence.
Susan G.. Florence. Sarah Seymour and Alfred
A. Florence to show cause on the 9Th day of
August. 1885 against the payment aud delivery
of the estates of the several deccdcnts to their
respective distributes and I-gatces. Notice
shall DC given required hy law bv publishing
Il copy of this order once 4 week for six sue
cessive weeks in some newspaper published in
Jefferson County. and by posting copies thereof
at the front door of the Courthouse in said
County for six successive weeks before the 9th
day of August. 1888.
1t appearing to the Court that each of said
decedents were non-residcnts of the State of
West Virginia, no further notice is required.
\ Copy-Tcste.
THOS. \. MOORE
Clerk of said Court.
June 10. fsSS-6t. Esprit Fee 80 1871
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

The Shenandoah Valley Railroad
has issued a very handsome little
book called ''The Shenandoah Valley
of Virginia Illustrated, descriptive
of the many points of interest reached
by and the historic section passed
through by that railroad. Ernest In
gersoll is the author, and the illus
trations are by Frank H. Taylor
We are indebted to the passenger de-
partment of the road for copy OF
the book.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
West Virginia University.

We were pleased to have q call,
last Wednesday, from DR.. w. w.
Brown, who had just returned from
the meeting Of the West Virginia Uni
versity Regents, at Morgantown.-
Through the special efforts of DR..
Brown and Col. Jno. A. Robinson. of
Mineral county, the post of Cadet
Commandment at the University was
secured for Lieut.. f. S. Avis, of the
18th U. s. Infantry, son of the late
Capt. John Avis, of this place.
The Board also appointed at a sal
ary of three thousand dollars, Prof.
John A. Myers, of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College of Mississippi
pi, Director of the Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station of the State Univer-
sitv. $4,000 of tie S15, 900 appro-
priated to the State by the United
States: was appropriated for the pur-
pose of apparatus and the fitting up
of labratory in connection with the
University; $4,000 more was put in
the hands of 4 builing committee of
five (of which DR.. Brown is men,
ber) who were directed to take steps
looking to the erection of permanent
buildings for the station. 1t was or
dered that the remainder be used in
the purchase of thirteen libraries,
one in each Senatorial district, to be
under the control of the resident Re-
gent and open to the use of all Agri-
culturalists These sub-stations are
to be fitted with valuable apparatus
and interesting experiments will be
conducted under the supervision of
Director Myers.
Z. NJ. Jackson Of Clarksburg was
elected to the chair of civil engineer
ing.
An effort to establish co-education
of the sexes was defeated, partly
through the efforts of our Regent.
The degree of L. L. D. was con-
ferrcd on James Morrow, Jr., of
Fairmont, and that of D. d. upon
Rev. Jno. p. Hyde, of Winchester,
| Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
DIED..

At her home at Cedar Grove. King George
county, Va. June Sth. Mrs. JULIA CALVERT,
wife of DR.. Richard Stewart, aged IS years
The deceased. was the Mother of Mrs. r. W.
Hunter, of Winchester, Va.
In Sfartinsburg. June 9th. 1855. HESS. in
FAINT son of Lincoln l.. and \. NJ. IL. Pittsnogle,
aged months and days.
At her home in Martinsburs, june Stl. 1855.
of congestion Of the liver, Mrs. j. II. GRIMM,
aged 45 years.
At the residence of his father in Harpers
Ferry, June 18th. 1883, WIN. II. MURPHY. son
of Mr.. Sid. Murphy, aged 81 years, 2 months
and days.
At the residence of her mother in Gordons-
vile. Va. June 12. 1855. MARY VIRGINIA
MCMURRAN, youngest daughter of Samuel
Mchfurran. deceased. and sister of the Rev
Robert McMurran. formerly of Shcphcrdstown.
At her home near Shephcrdstown. or the
18Th of May. 1SSS, Mrs. REBEGGA C2L1h:ERd,
wife OF Hezekiah Colbert, at an advanced age.
OBITUARY.
The sudden death of Mrs. Carrie Heed was
great shock to her many friends in this cou-
muuity. She came and lived among lis Miss
Carrie Hockensmlth, andy her cheerful. bright
and attractive disposition and lovely christian
character she gained friends on all hands. All
who knew Miss Carrie loved her, and those who
knew her best loved her most. She was a
faithful and devoted christian-instant in sea-
son-was always ut her place in the Sabbath
school, in the church aud in the work of the
Young Mems Christian Association. Cut
down in the very beginning of her Young wo-
manhood. taken suddenly from the arms of
her loving and now hcart-broken husband
and leaving behind her n dear little first-born
babe for whose sake she gave her own life.
her death was one of peculiar sadness. But
when we remember how calm aud peaceful
was her death. with what fortitude she met
the King of Tcrrors. and gave assurance to her
friends that Jesus, her Savior, was there to
carry her in his arms across the dark river
into the home above where - sorrow and sigh
ing shall fec away" and where . the weary
shall be at rest 4 halo of glory surrounds the
glad picture. and we can almost dry our tears
and fervcntly ask God that - our last end may
be like hers."-Kcyser Tribune. Jan. 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
MARRIED..

At residence of Mrs. Wilson. Mississippi av-
enue, Memphis. Tenn. Thursday night. June
7th. 1855. by Rev. Mr.. Erwin. Mr.. r. b.
MITCHELL, formerly of this place, to Miss
JENNIE D. WILSON.
At NJ. P. Church. Harpcrs Ferry, june 6th
1855, by Rev. Is. w. Kindley. Rev. l.. r. DY-
OFT to Miss MAGGIE YANTIS.
In the NJ. z. Church, at Martinshurg, by
Rev. j. E. Edwards June 9TH. 1855, Mr.. OK
Ionic F. RYNEAL to Miss ANNA L..
THOMPSON.
In Martnsburg. June 18th. 1888. by Rev. F.
P. Robertson. Mr.. CHAS. P. SIIAFFER to Miss
JENNIE E. BEDFORD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

In noticing the celebration of Me-
mortal Day in Charlestown, the Win
chester Times says:
The Winchester Light Infantry,
Union and Friendship Bands are all
enthusiastic over their treatment
They say they spent q delightful day,
and that the :" Old Burgh' well sus-
tanned its reputation for hospitality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

The address before the literary
societies of Roanoke College was de-
livercd last Tuesday evening to a
large and appreciative audience by
Congressman VIM. L. Wilson, of this
place. The subject was ''Civic Hero
ism as Demanded in Dealing with the
New and Difficult Questions Arising
in Our Legislation
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
NOTICE.

A T n special meeting of the Town Council
N held on Wednesday evening. the 9th Of
June. 1888. on motion. aud it being seconded.
that n notice be published in the town papers.
that all the board walks within the corporate
limits OF the town BIC repaired by the 18th Of
June. ANY board walks left thereafter in need
of repairs for the length of 4S hours will be
taken up by the Town Sergeant. BY order of
the TOWN COUNCIL
w. L. HEDGES, Recorder.
June IL 1888.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
BIG BARGAINS IN TOWELS.

200 dozen IS by S6-inch Ar-Iincn Hurk Tow
els. extraordinary value. only s1.50 per dozen.
$50 dozen IS by 36-inch Ail-linen Knotted
Fringe Huek-n-bRc Towels, grand bargain,
only SO PEE dozen.
100 dozen Rcady-hemmcd Crash Towels.-
This il new departure with US. We select tho
crash from regular stock. cut It into disb
towels length. and send them mp to orr e1pe-
rirDced sewers tn hem. and add n cent OF TWO
for the work. Big saving tn you. Especially
used for glass. china, etc. els and st.so per
dozen.
We have also made mp stack of Roller Tow
els from crashes. plaid Towclings, etc, IS, 30,
40 and 45c each.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

. Capt. John II. Weddell, Of Mar
tinsburg, has been appointed to a
government position, through the in
auence of Senator Faulkner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

Maj. H. Kyd Douglas is out in an
able letter accepting the Democratic
nomination for Congress in the 9th
Maryland district.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
BARGAINS IN NAPKINS, DOY-
LIES, sc.

200 dozen Plaid An-linen Doylies. good qnni-
ity fast colors especially suitable for the fruit
scnson. only SOC per dozen.
100 dozen y White ATl-lincn Doylies, only
81 per dozen.
100 dozen Cardinal Doyiics. T5c.
100 dozen q Bleached German Linen Damnsk
Table Napkins. finest quality VIC have ever sold
ut tho price. only ~ per Dozen, ~,
100 dozen * Bieached German Linen Dsrnask
Table Napkins. beautiful patterns, good quail
ity, full size, only - per dozen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

Emperor Frederick III of Germany
is dead, and his son William, under
the title of William II, has assembled
the German throne.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

The SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON will be
sent from now to January 1, 1889,
for One Dollar, cash in advance.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

The able speech of Hon. VIM. L.
Wilson will be found in full in the
supplement accompanying this issue.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

Judge Jackson, of the United
States Court. has decided the case of
the Harper's Ferry Mill Co. VS..
Thomas H. Slavery in favor of the
latter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

The Republicans have promise of a
big muddle at Chicago to-day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
BARGAINS IN DAarAsK CLOTHS.

100 Bleached German Linen Damask Knotted
Fringe Table Sets-Cloth, with one dozen nns
Napkins to match.
yds long by yds wide. 81 so per set.
2lf yds long by yds wide. 90 per set.
81 yds long by yds wide. 90 per set.
yds long by 2 yds wide. 5000.
so Bleached German Linen Damask Fringed
Table Cloths. size 2i< by yards, variety Of
handsome patterns,
Only s2.75 each.
Prudent buycrs viii recognize this to be q
good time to repfenish their stock Of Linens
and Housekeeping Goods. We can hardly be-
gin TO name the various excellent things In .
space of this size. an itenized account Of
this stock would I'LL n email book.
Second fOof; ample display room, commo-
dious quarters, etc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
GLII|II BARGAINS.
OF
iiagcC Cotton
TOWELS AND TOWELING CHEAPER THAN EVER;
10Eb Umbrellas eFib do s10o;
Hamburg Cheaper than the Cheapest;


Levels Zoe: Milk Pals zoe 10 Ct MIX Pals si
atd SC: a
Silk Worrying
Ia
Tin for5
al
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
administrators Notice.

III of Mann P Nelson, deceased, notice is
hereby given to all persons having claims and
demands against his estate to present the sane
| to me properly proven. and all persons iudebt-
ed to him are notified that payment will be re-
uuired at once ". X. ROBERTS,
Administrator of VI. P. Nelson.
June 10 1SSS-st
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

Jos. II. McGraw, brother of Col
lector McGraw, fell from the cupalo
of the Grafton courthouse last week
and died next day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

Hon Allan Thurman is native of
"Old Virginia. the mother of presi-
dents
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
Notice!

To the creditors and all others concerned Of Ma
ry E. FeHtoH. formerly RttnsfeH Robert II.
Florence John FIOIf1sce. Susan Florence. So
Ttrh Seymour, ilfTfd j. Florence, deceased:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

Not banana, but bandana, is the
hosannah of the Democracy.
Martinsburg Independent.
That's it, exactly. No slip-up
about the Old Bandana, Brother
Wisner.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For Prosecuting Attor-
nGys

Mr.. Edito,.-Pleasc announce Mr.. FORREST
w. BROWN as n candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney for jefferson county. Having faith
fully performed the duties of his office during
the past term. the people are assured of con-
tnued diligence in his work. VOTERS.
June 10. 1855.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
George L. Travis.

THE BOSS BARBER.
DEsPECTFULLY announces to his friends
N and the public that has removed to the
front upper room in the Gibson building, ad-
joining the courthouse yard
Ny shop has been Thoroughly Furnished and
Improved. with the Best Patent Spring Chairs,
DC. is large and roorDy. and shall constantly
have the services Of competent assistant
Pronptncss. ucatness. and politeness. my mot
April G. 1886.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
A Ride Over the Mountains.

Memorial Day in oaarlestoton General W.
H. F. Lees Address-Tae Country The
Crops, dc.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
BARGAINS IN TABLE DAMAsK

so pieces 62-inch. Fine Blcached German
Liner Table Damasks, choice patterns, extra
value. ouly 621Sc per yard.
20 pieces T2-inch C. yds) Extra Fine Full
Bleached German Linen Table Damasks. splen-
did variety of attractive patterns, usual price
81. only S7i{c per yard.
66-inch Cream German Linen Table Damask,
good soft quality. excellent patterns. win grow
whittier at each washing, only Soc per yard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

During Nay of each year we inaugurate 3
Grand Semi Annual sale OF Linens and mousse
Having unrivaied Purchasing facilities, anc
an extensive distributing capacity, We are enaS5
hled to buy at the lowest possible prices, ane
give special attention to fitting out
HOTELS.
BOARDING HOUSES,
SUMMER COTTAGES,
RESTAURANTS.
STEAMBOATS,,
INSTITUTIONS,
HouSEKEEPERs, Sc.
We are prepared to bid on any contract, and
will submit samples, with prices. upon request.
This unusually interesting display of Linens
will embrace
Reached. Cream and Turkey Red Table Da-
Dinner. Tea and Lunch Cloths, with Napkins
and Doylies to match.
Towels, Napkins, Doylies. Crashes, Towel
incs. sheeting, Pillow-case and Bolster Linens
Stair Linens,
Tray Cloths.
Sidcboard Covers,
Bureau Scarfs.
Ready-made Tea Towels.
Ready made Linen and Cotton Sheets,
Pillow-cases and Bolsters,
Quilts Spreads,
Summer Comfortablcs, Summer Blankets,
etc, etc
We have space for only few special lots.
and add that personal examination Is nbso-
lutcly necessary in order to obtain any ade-
uuatc idea of the extenstveness, attractiyencss
and reasonabIeness of this estimable stock.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
Hauling.
For Rent.

THE large sToRE-RooM in Lee Hall Build
Il ing. well located for business, lately oc-
cupied by s. 8 Dalgarn- Possession given at
once If desired. Fine cellar and rear entrance
TO store. For terms apply to
" " FIRoR
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
AL LINEN LADIES' HAMDKERcHIEFS
5 Cents;


gives
PC per
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
NJ ALL
ORDER DEPARTMENT.

We have a thoroughly organized mail ordey
department.. and I'LL all orders the day received
We publish n catalogue of stock each season.
and mail it free upon request Out of town
residents should send trial order and be
convinced of the many advantages to be-
gained. such as newest goods, latest styles,
lowest prices, dc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19
II annnocks $1.2O


in Looking
from
Collars &c;
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-06-19

The following is the latest:
Hosanna, Hosanna,
We raise the bandana,
a flag we are pledged to admire;
To Cleveland and Thurman
Let AIger and Sherman
And Chauncey give way and retire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-03-15
CONKLING'S EXPERIENCE.

The Distinguished Gentleman's Narrow
Escaps from Death in the Blizzard.
New YORK, March 14.-Roscoe Conk-
ling said last evening that he had fair
constitution and had been in some pretty
tight places in his life, but that he had
never found himself as far gone physically
as on Monday night, in Union Square
He continued; 81 had been at the Stewart
building in the afternoon and had some
work to perform in my office, and not
thinking that the city would oe
dark at night, ! went to wall
street to look afCer the work.
A little after six O'Clock ! wanted TO
90 home. There was not carriage Of
any kind to be had. Once during the day
had declined an offer TO ride up town in
a carriaae because the man wanted $50,
aud started up Broadway on my pins. 1t
was dark, and 1t was useless to try to pick
out path, SO | went along, shOuideriDg
through drifts aud heaking for the north.
I was paetty well exhausted when | got to
Union Square, and wiping the snow from
my eyes tried to make ont the tTiangles.
but IL was llD pOSSlDlc- uSlO "o9 hO h6h'
and I plugged right through, on rs
straight a line as l could determine
upon. Sometimes | have run across
passages in suOvels Of great adven-
tures in snow stories; for example,
stories of Russian life, where there would
}, vivid description of a mans struggles
on a snow swept and windy plain; but |
have always considered the presentation
an exagverstion. ! shall never say so
again, for after what encountered in last
nights blizzard ! can believe that the
strongest description would fail to approx
innate the truth.
81 had got 10 the middle of the park and
was up to my arms in a drift. l took the
ice aud snow from my eyes, and held my
hands up there until everything was melt
ed, so l might see, but it was too dark. /
came as near giving up and sinking down
there to die as man can and not do i.
After twenty minutes or so ] got cut
somehow, and made my way along to the
New York Club completely exhausted"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-03-15
The Billiards. Fury Spends Itself
Yesterday.
The WINDS BEGIN TO LOWER.
People Dig Themselves Out and Look
Around.
BUSINESS RESUMED IN NEW YOFK.
Railroad and Tslegrsphic Communication
Sdn Cut Of-Tsrribls Suffering in
PsnnsyHania--Trains BlOckaded and
Passengers Nearly FrOzan--Re-
ports From Various Points.

READING, PA, March 14-0n the Will
mington and Northern railroad there is
train in a snow drift twenty-five feet deep,
near DapOnts hich has been there with
six passengers on board since IL o'clock
on Monday night Their suffering from
hunger and cold can better be imagined
than described. Two more trains on the
same road are showed in a bank near
Joanna. The engine Of the first has its
tender of the track, and the other has one
OF it's driving wheels broke. A train on
the Reading and Columbia railroad is fast
in drift near Ephrata, with snow as high
as the smoke stack. The fires are out and
passengers and crew have taken shelter in
n9fghboring farm houses.
Some terrible stories of suffering are
told by the men who were engaged yester-
day in opening the railroads. The wind
blew with the velocity Of 60 to 65 miles
an hour, with the temperature ranging
from 6 degrees below zero to 10 degrees
9OON6. Al hOuuSsNAlcb uNO hhSo .SoutA
west of this city, the mercury was II de-
gees below zero at IL q. m. yesterday,
and by 5:l5 p. m. there had only been
change of two degrees. 1t took a
special messenger from that place
three hours 10 reach this city on horse
back, and a mail carrier who passed
through the place WAS ten hours in coming
ten miles with single sleigh and one pas
seuscr, having been compelled to open
fences aud drive through fields all the way.
| Many persons engaged in opening roads
Yesterday were overcome by the cold.
The dead bodies Of three men, one Of an
elderly person neatly dressed, are reported
to have been found between this city and
Pottstown. Cattle have perished from cold
in different parts of the countyard teams had
to be abandoned. Farmers estill unableto
reach this city and milk and country produce
command a premium. Barns were uu-
rooted, fences blown down and mighty
forest trees leyelled by the storm. 1t will
take weeks TO repair damages. The pass
| eDgers on the train on the east Penn rail-
road, after having been snowbound twen-
| ty four hours, were rescued half starved
aud nearly frozen to death.