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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
Disarming AL uhaeen Foe.

"Tliis was sometime paradox az Hamlet
says. Slice. however. the people of america
and ether lands have been enabled 10 pit Hos
letters stomach Bittcrs against that unseen
foe. malaria it is no longer n paradox. but an
csky possibility. Wherever mftluria evolves its
misty venom to poison the uit tud dccsyimg
nnwholesome vegetation imprcgnatcs the wa
ter. there. IN the very stronghold of miasma.
is the auxiliary potent To dsnrm the foe and
assure efficient protection. Fever and a.ue.
bilious rGrnittent. dumb ague and ague cake.
no 1Rtter how tenariously they have fastened
relax their grasp and eventually to aharrciun it
altogether. But it is its Ijfctcntive force that
:hnnld chiefly recommend the Bittcfs to per
sons dwelling in malaria-cursod localities. for
II is certain bncllcr OF defence against which
tile enemy ia pOwcrlcss. Cnrcs. likewise. dys-
Pepsia. I!irtimatistH. kidney t!hd Liiiu,ls dill
inents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
Personal Mention


Mrs. Col. Lawson Bolts is in town.
Hon. B. d. Gibson was in Morgan
town last week.
Hon. w. II. t'ravers has been i'm
disposed for several days.
Miss Mabel Weller has been Visit
ing friends in shepherdstown.
Miss Bette Beckham is home from
Fairfax Hall Seminary, Winchester.
Miss Bessie Colston has returned
from Hollins Institute, Roanoke coun-
t3, Va.
Sir. Samu ell Walton and wife are at
Paradise the home of Mrs. Isaac
Fouke.
Miss Fannie Campbell has returned
from visit to friends in Washing
ton City.
Miss Irene ArcFAden, Of HaTper's
Ferry, has been visiting Miss Sadie
johnson.
Mr.. c. Frank Jones has been quite
sick for ten days past, but is now
getting aboit again.
Miss Bessie Sites, of Harrer's Fef-
fy, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Eugene
Shugert, in this place.
DIR. w. W. Brown returned last
Thursday from meeting of the Uni
versity Regents, at Morgantown.
Mr. Stuard Hirschman came from
New York on Monday night and left
for Morgantown Tuesday morning.
Maj. L. L. Dawson and family, of
Philadelphia; also Mrs. Tyson, moth
er of Mrs Dawson, are at the Misses
Keerl's for the summer.
Mr.. d. Janney Howell, accompa4
MED by his wife and the interesting,
prattling Beaudric, have been visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Howell.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Krepps, of
Brooklyn, Mrs. Hyatt, of Baltimore,
and members of Mr.. Maurice Krepps'
family of I1arper's Ferry, visited the
Misses Ware.
1t. B. o. Scott, of the war ship
e Trenton which was wrecked at
Samoa, arrived at CharIestown Oil
Tuesday. Mrs. Scott and children
have been soiourning at Capt. Geo. Fl.
Flagg's for some months past.
We had pleasant call last Thurs
day from our former townsman 8lr.
Jas. w. Butt, for some months past
a resident of Admission, Ala. we
were gratified to see him looking SO
well and to learn that he is prosper
ing in this progressive Southern city.
Miss Augusta V. Wilson, for two
years past Principal of the narrell
international Institute, of Muscogce,
Indian Territory, returned to Charles
town last Saturday, accompanied BY
Miss Matte V. Dorsey. of this place,
who has Just graduated at that insti-
tution of learning.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
JULIUS C. HOLMES.
nov sifeF MY services again Gs
Architect and Builder,
us we!i IS a General

Contractor or Superintendent
for all classee of building. and Repair work
neatly and promptly done. Plans and SpecIf-
catioua aud estimates furuisf1ed upon appiIca-
ton. Ny aim shall be to give you work equal
To tho best in the United States IN material and
workmanship: 1 defy any city mechanic to
boat It in workmanship or in time of cofnpfe-
tinn.
Ny past experience in the erection OF the
following large buildings attest MY ability us
Builder and Contractor Oakland Hotel. b.
~ o.. I.hray Inn, s. " K. r., Roanoke Hotel
and Gliion PASSENGER Station. Roanoke, Va
and all the stations on the Shenandoah Valley
X. II. and tile handsome station for the Nor
folk and Western X. Il. at Norfolk. Green's
Hotel ut Harpcrs Ferry, Harrisonburg Court
House; Rockingham county. Va. the b. & o.
stations at GhurlcstOwn and Grafton aud other
points of the road all were done under my SUI
pCfrisOn-uS we'll as numerous buildings
erected here plans and specifications of which
furnish to- the satisfaction of all parties. So
II yuu want iirst-class building according to
Inoicrn style of architecture. with the best
seasoned muterial and frst-Class work, with
interior finish ceilings side walls in any do
sign in soft or hard wood. / can do it at less
cost and shorter time titan any city builder
can do it for you. So whatever class of work
you want done. in rough or fine or extra fine.
shall have the same caTe-shall be done To
your entire satisfaction. But bear in mind
that will give you first-class material free of
any defects with firSt4cIuss N-orkmen who I'M
derstand their work. at q moderate cost and
as low Us it can be done anywhere Ny motto
shah he 10 give grade of work you want.
prices viii be an evidence. Old buildings will
lie altered to any modern design of architecture
you may desire, so if you purpose 10 f1ild or
make alterations or repairs and you want it
done in workmanIike manner give me call
and you viii siiYe money. My past experience
of q years as a btiiiier and my experience of
four years and four days rs the General Su-
perintendent of Repairs of Public Buildings,
win give you the guarantee of having it done
hrst-elass in every respect in the most up
proVGG style of modern architecture.
june A. 1882 JULIUS c. HOLMES
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at C harlestoWn. Jefferson
county, w. Va. June 10, 1889
Mrs. Armstcd holland. Geo. Johne
son care VIM. Gallery. 3. j Frank,
r. r. LANCASTER, Miss Ellen Mitchell,
Franklin G. Norris, Mrs. Ellen BIas
ter, Jessie Hodgson, T. A. White,
Mrs. James Stfath and Miss Mary B.
Striking.
The above letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised.
Grn. n ErAnc p A.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

The Shenandoah Valley r. r. and
Central Improvement Company case
Which has so often occupied the at
tention of the court and employed the
best legal talent of the cotfntry, and
in which is involved million OF more
dollars, this week was argued by en-
inent counsel before Judge DuckwalI.
The counsel engaged and present:
Judge w. j. Robertson, of Virginia,
R. G. Dale, SamueI Dickson and Jo-
seph S. Clarke, of Philadelphia, r. P.
Clarke, of Baltimore, G. B. Caldwell,
of Wheeling, A. w. Mcdonald and
A. Moore, Jr., of Virginia, d. B. Luz
cas- and w. H. Travers, of West Vir-
ginia. All of the above named gem
tlemen, except Messrs. Mcdonald and
Travers, are guests of the Carter
House. In addition Host Baker has
other Observation-Disclosures and
otherwise-'stoo numerous to mon
ton. free Press.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
RALTIMoRE MARKETS.
Bn.rINonE, sArURDAr. JtSn. Is. IS
MISCELLANEOUS.
Notice..

oFFfcE OF CHAR1EsTowS GAS Aspl
WATER COMPANY.
NNHE price of Gas has been reduced to 1925
u per thousand feet, to take effect from Oct.
1st. 1855.
A discount of per cent will be allowed ON
Treasurer of the Company. ON or before the
9Th day of each month. but not after that date
DAVID HOWELL, TreasurnT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
Just q Few Words About
Beer.

q
DID 1t ever occur to you that there is ae
~ much difference in the qualities of Beer
Us in other lines of goods2 II not then we de-
sire 70 cay to you that there is.
In these days OF adulterated articles Of food
both liquid and solid, some Brewers are "a
ulousi as many other manufacturers of food
products. aud now resort TO The introduction
for the 6alSe Of O few extra dollars profit of in
gredientb into the unuufncture Of theft Brow
age that afe entirely foreign TO the same and
are most deieteriUus TO the health Of the con-
gunner. Not so however is this with the Jos.
Sctlitz BretriFg Co. of Ailtodutee, Wis, rho
any other firm in America. They are up TO
the times in the way Of having the finest
equipped Brewery in.the country, with all the
latest improvements in Machinery, &c, for the
hatdling and proper brewing Of their Immense
product But as regards the ingredients OF
which their Beer is made, they are decidedly
ancient, still using nothing but the best of Bar
retaining intact the only formula 10y which
good, pure beer can be nude II you use O
Malt Beverage, or If your Physician prescribe6
a mild stimulant such as Beer for you during
the warm summer months. then why dom you
obtain the best quality? Yon do not have 10
pay cent more for Schlitzs Beer to the
Dealer from whom you buy 1t than you are re-
quired TO give to the one who sells you d bottle
of so-called Beer
Fresh supplies OF Sehlitz's Milwaukee Beer
are received and sold daily In Charlestown,
w. ye., by
G. w TtHoMAs. F. B. souDHRs.
Cal on them aud be convinced Of the supe-
rfor quality Of our beer.
The Trade supplied By
JAMES 3fcGRhH. Sole Ag't
Hafper'a Ferry. w. Va. June 2G 1888
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Reliable Boys Suits for Spring. Our Cloth
Ing for your Boys. If there Is one thing MOTH
crs Should he particular about it is dressing
their cIIimeu. II iE not every lMrclrt that
Knows hSw to dress their little pct. The hoy
often makes the clothes, but we cannot resist
the temptation of saying our Clothing nukrs
the boy. WIN. KAHN. Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
From the Iarpers FerrY SentiNel :.


The sale of Green 5 Hotelto Messrs.
4. p. and L. NJ. CGunOr took place
this week, the reported price being
$500. DEr. T. NJ. Conner Is we'll
known resident of this place, and his
brother, Mr.. 4. p. Conner, is one of
llagerstown's leading druggists.
a correspondent writes us this
week. stating that the Presbyterian
church here was damaged a great
deal by the flood, first and second
floors flooded, carpet, organ, all the
s. s. books, papers, etc, wet. School
room in basement damaged ny logs,
shutters broken off, partition in
school room nearly out, furnace very
much damaged-pipes broken and
buried in mud. The roof has sunk
and leaks.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

The Virginia and Maryland Bridge
Company have been paid in full the
amount of their policy of insurance
$50, o0O) On the bridge over the Pos
tomac at Shepherdstown. The loss
occurred June list, and on June 18th
the money was paid-an exhibition
of promptness and reliability both on
the part of the Peabody Company and
of Messrs. Washington 6 Alexander,
their local agents. The directors of
the Bridge Company have contracted
with Mr.. Fred Mertens, of Chmber-
land, for ferry-boat that will be
used until the bridge is rebuilt. The
commissioners of Washington county
are expected to build the necessary
bridge across tile canal opposite
ShephGrdstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
consumption surely cured.

To rup EDITOR Please inform
your readers that have a positive
remedy for the above named disease.
BY its timely use thousands OF hope
less eases have been permanently
cured. l shall be glad to send two
bottles Of my remedy FREE to any of
your readers who have consumption
If they will send me their express and
post Office address. Respectfully,
Il. 4. SLocrM, NJ. c.,
1871 Pearl St, New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Mayor Brown, of Charlestown,
Jefferson county, w. Va. and DIR.
VIM. Neitl, Councilman. representing
the Board, were in Hagerstown yes
terday and spent several hours in an
inspection of the Washington county
system. particularly with reference
to the fire plugs in use here,
Hdgetstotcn Mai, June II.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

TUX BEST sA1yE In the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblaius,
COrns, and all Skin Eruptions. and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. II Is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or money te-
funded. Price % cents per box. For Bale by
G. Frank Jones.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Mesers. Vim. Phillips & Sous, Of
this place, have another CARLOAD Of
window sash to ship to Piedmont
They lave also contracted to furnish
the material for the new graded school
Building at Itarpcr's Ferry, and to
erect an addition to the bark mill of
Messrs. Geo. Campbell & Co., at
CharIcstOwn.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

For S;ALE.-5OO bushels Potatoes,
at 90 cts. per bnshel; 200 perch
Building Stone; 1000 Oak Shingles
good Cart-cheap.
GEO. IL. ffAG1rY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

This week we will show you the incest STYLES
of fast-color Lawns. Will sell you these goods
at tic remarkable low price of 5 cts. yard.
S. u. HtnSCHSIAN Il Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

About time npw, isn't it. TO give considera-
tinn TO the question of Spring Clutliug? The
Leading Clothing Store offers man: attractive.
and STYLISH nLiteifies III SrffHg S3its and as
usual ygni find cut pficcs fiif, reasonable
and cnnsistcEt
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Shoes for Men. Shoes for Ladies'. Shoes for
Children. Shoes for Infants. Shoes for Every
body, at way down prices. at
9. ID. IIRsCuMAN q GUS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Those Boys' Knee Pants at 10 cts. patr
which you never heard OF before. have sold
very fast but we still have d few left. at
S. ID. HIRSCHNfAN q Co
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Look at our adj this week and yon will cali
and yet some of those Big Bargains VIC offer
you. at s. ID. HIWSCHSGN' IS Co. g.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
Shoe Shop Removed.

TNHE undersigned has removed his Shoe
u maker Shop TO the house lately oeedbSed
Water and West streets. and viii be pleased 20
serve his old customers and the public general
ly, Special attention given TO repairs Charges
Reasonable. L WINEBRENNER
April 2, LSS9-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Mr.. Julian A. Smith will be in town
for a week or two, for the purpose of
doing up old hats and making them
almost as good as new. He will not
only rejuvenate silk aud felt hats, but
will also bleach and press straw hats
Of all kinds, both ladies' aud gentle
mems, at moderate rates. Try him,
and see what a nice job he will do for
you.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Another big drop in Ladies' Balbrfggan TN
der Vests. formerly sold from IS to Is cts. a
piece, reduced to % cts. Here is q chance for
everybody. don't miss it, as you viii not buy
such bargains again.
s. D. HIRsCuNAN e ia
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

The cornerstone of the new towti
hall in shepherdstown will he laid on
Saturday, July 9Th. The masonic
ceremonies will he conducted by Mt.
Nebo Lodge, of that place, assisted
by the lodges from CliarIestown, Star
tinshnrg, Frederick, Sharpsbarg and
other places. On that day the ladies
will have a public dinner, and on the
evening preceding and the evening OF
the day mentioned will also have
festival in the College yard. The
proceeds OF these entertainments are
for tI.e town ball fund.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
ltarft Il. Swan las comnleted ri

Harry Il. Swan has completed his
term of service in the Srrn1r office,
and has gone to seek his fortune in
the great national capital. larry is
agood, true, reliable boy, careful and
trustworthy, and we hope will do we'll
wherever his lot may be cast.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
UNDERTAKING..

] am prepared to give my special attention u
the Dusiness.of Undertaking.
being practical mechanic and determined
TO give satisfaction Respectfully solicit shafS
Of public patronage ~ .,.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Our Millinery department has been replen-
ished with some of the latest styles of Hats,
direct from New York. and our prices viii sur
prise yOu. Our stock of flowers are the hand
soonest you ever looked at
S. ID. HIRscHSIAS & ca.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

The Annual Meeting of the Charles
town Au&iIiary, American Bible So
ciety, will he held on Sunday eve-
ming, June 28d, Mt q O'Clock, at
Zion P. e. Church. Rev. Thos. Cot
ton, District Superintendent for West
Virginia, will be present, and will ad-
dress the meeting. y subscription
for bible cause will be taken up
Public cordially invited to attend.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

Mr.. Briseoe BouIdin, son of Judge
BouIdin, of the Supreme Court of
Virginia, and relative of DIR. Jas.
NJ. Ransom, of this place, it will be
remembered, was badly shot near
Raleigh, N. c., while in the discharge
of duty in the internal revenue de-
partment, and was reported fatally
wounded. He is nov visiting rela-
tives in Washington. and with the
exception of carrying his arm in a
sling and eighty shot in his body,
seems to be in fair health.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
Jefferson Wooden Mill,
(Fog7nerIg Portar's Faetora.l

TENDER the above mentioned name tie old
u .sPofter's Factory" which ID days gone
by enjoyed almost national reputation fOf
excetleut nianufae4ures, IL sim operated by
the undersigned Necessary repairs have
been made gnd improved machinery introduced,
and VIII continue to maintain the rep
utation OF tie mill and 20 meet the demand Of
the public for frst-eiaes goods.
The Highest Market Price win be paid for
Wool delivered at the 3lill or at such points as
may be designated
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, win receive
prompt attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

The office building of Mr.. II. o.
Talbot has been nicely painted by
Mr.. c. w. Taylor, and is being pre-
pared for occupancy by Dir. L. Doug
las Davis, in the practice ofdentistry.
DR.. d. is son of Sheriff Davis, and
is worthy young gentleman, and we
have reason to believe is master of
his profession.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18
Circuit Court.

Holmes vs.. the town of Bolivar,
Jury failed to agree, and was dis
charged.
In the case of the Fidelity Insur-
ance, Trust and Safe Deposit Com
Company against the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company, the judge
ordered the case to be referred to a
commissioner of the court to ascer-
tain and report to the next term the
amount due to the Central Improve
ment Company, in whose favor de
cision was recently rendered by the
Court of Appeals of West Virginia.
The amount, with interest, will be
nearly a half million dollars.
Motion for new trial in the case
Of the State VS.. John Williams was
overruled, and the prisoner sentenced
to one year in the peuitentiafy. Upon
this exceptions were taken, with aview
of taking the case up to the Court of
Appeals.
The work of the term is about
concluded
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18


Winchester and Charlestown Col
ored Base Ball Clubs (lirst and sec
ond mines of each) had big time
here last Thursday. Tile Winchester
Club came down with a full brass
band, striped knee pants, and all the
paraphanalia of dude organization,
and pafaded our streets with much
pomp aud display, but this couldn't
save them. Their first nine was beat
20 to IL, ard their second IS to p
two decisive victories for Charlestown.
hr. L. P. Lippitt has just received
a carload of 1910 doors, sash and
blinds, which, added to about 1900
already on hand, gives him stock of
over 5000 pieces, embracing almost
every size and style in common use
He has also hice new stock of new
els and stair rails, in ash and walnut,
handsomely carved rose and plinth
blocks for inside trimming, white and
yellow pine mouIdings in various
patterns, and large supply of terra
Gotta flue and sewer pipe. He has
shipped or has orders for two car
loads of material for BerryvilIe, Va,
one for Rockingham county, Va, one
for Sharpsburg, Nd. and onefor Shep-
herdstowu in this county. A good
showing for charlestown enterprise.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

The jefferson Guards have accept
ed Mr.. L. d. Getzendanr's propo-
sition to furnish them an armory.-
The armory is to be 3Gx60 feet, and
will be erected as speedily as possible
on the lot of Mr., etzendaner, in the
rear of his hardware store, facing on
Congress street. Democrat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-06-18

J. J. Jobe g Bro. viii Continue 70 opefSts
the. Min at BrucetoWn; frederick County, YlF-
GINA. and VIII pay the top market price for
Wool delivered there
June J.. 1ss6-odJa2T85,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-10-04
An Excellent President,

The Chicago Herald, which was one
of the firmest supporters Of Mr.. Cleve-
land during his administration, In
searching out causes of his defeat, says
that Notwithstanding the integrity and
the excellent tone Of the Cleveland ad-
ministration, there was a fatal weak
ness about It," and declares
What this weakness was II Is well for
all men to know, because 10 is none too
soon to begin the work Of reunitiDg, rein.
spiring and invigorating the magnificent
political organization which has been
temporarily disrupted by an unex pcctcd
aud an unaeserved defeat.
The words of distinguished Wisconsin
Democrat which appear In the Herald to-
day are true. In the administration of
Grover Cleveland there WAS too much
Cleveland and too little Democracy. There
was too much aristocracy and too little
Democracy. There was too much Of n dis
position 10 consult the wishes of Republi-
cans and to ignore the wishes OF Democrats.
There were too many apologies, too much
humility, too much sensitiveness TO Mug
wump criticism, too many antc-chambers,
too many lackeys and too many caribbean
ers. II honored and II discreditcd Democrats
at one aud the same time. II called into
places of great conspicuity some of the fore
most donkcys of the age. II left In retire
ment the heroes of a party which, even In
defeat. never faltered in Its devotion to
principle, and which, in victory, deserved
from its own creatures something better
than dcrision and neglect.
Is this saying any more than that
Cleveland lacked perfection rs a ruler I?
What we seek In president Is not per-
fection, which is unattainsble, but ex-
cellence.
Mr.. Cleveland certainly failed In his
knowledge Of men which was some
thing of natural defect, but was
largely due to his ignorance Of the men
of the nation by reason Of his inexperi-
ence In national affairs. He was not an
expert I'm the craft Of statesmanship, but
made good stagger at the business for
a greenhorn and he had indomitable
courage, firmness, honesty and zeal.
The country which knew him not at
first, soon concluded that he was n good
man for president, and he was not
defeated by reason Of its distrust Of his
a llninistrative capacity; but, on the
contrary, the Democratic party was
greatly strengthened in It's canvass by
the general impression Of the cleanness
and efficiency of its administration and
the universal conviction that Cleveland,
taken all in all, had made an excellent
president