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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19
Ihave a fine assortment of Watches

Ihave fine assortment of Watches,
cheap-S2.50 up to $50. 1 will sell
cheaper than any man in jefferson
county. Call and see. Jewelry of
all kinds for sale at lower prices than
overall for cash. Clocks very low
in prices. Cat Rifles for sale cheap.
B. B. Caps, Cartridges all sizes, by
the small or box. Banjos and Violins
at cost. Strings to suit all instru-
ments. Watches Cleaned from Sc
cts, up. All kinds of Repairing in
my line done on short notice. Call
and see me.
For sale, 1 Bicycle, so in.-CoIum.
bia, new machine. Will sell cheap
H. A. L. BURTON,
Opposite Courthouse.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19
LADIES' Lar Work.

MISS IDA TUTwnRR is prepared to do
wi Hair Work at moderate prices, and will
make Braids. Puffs Curls, Frizzes. etc. res
idence of her father. near the Baptist Church,
in Charlestown-
April L. 1ST9-t.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19
Madam Ruhl's
SCHOOL For MUSIC.

M ADAM RUIL wishes to announce that
w she will begin her Music Glass SEPTEN-
Der 3 1855. at her Music Room in Lee Hall
6E!nldlng- VIII teach Vocal and Instrumental
Music; also Theory and Harmony.
Where pupils take both Vocal aud Instrh-
mental Music no Charge will be made for Cen
eral Class or what is called the Chorus Class
Madam Ruhrs reputation as musician and
teacher is known all through the South, she
having had twenty-five years experience as
music teacher in some of the largest schools
and private classes
Viii also teach Vocal and Instrumental Mn
sic Mt Stephenson Female Seminary
thanking her friends for past faI ors she re-
specially solicits a liberal share of PATRONAGE
for the coming session.
See circulars for further information.
Jnly q. ISSSAtf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19
Western MARYLAND Il, r.

Connecting with II. e p. r. r. nj ShIppcS,-
burg. Shenandoah Valley and b * q. Raj
erick Junction. aud p. w. IS H.. N. e. and
b. n ? Railroads ut Union Station, Balti-
more, Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19

Mn. LEE. "Why, Addie, you needn't cry about
it, 1 only said Mrs Allen was very we'll
informed woman, and wished you would follow
MRs. LEE eyes, and last week you said you
wished could manage to look as stylish as Mrs.
Allen,-and she makes all her own clothes. But
she has what hayen't.'
Mn LEE. 'What Is that?"
MRs. LEE. "WeI, she gets all of her informa.
ton from the Magazine they take. l admit that
she knows all that is going on, and is bright and
entertaining in conversations but could do as
Information. She lent me tho last number of her
Magazine lately, and learned more in one hour
reading, about various social matters and the
topics of the day, than would pick up in amonth
by my occasional chats with friends. It certainly
covers every topic of interest, from the news Of
the day down to tho details OF housekeeping !;
and everything. is so beautifully illustrated too.
Every time Mamie goes over to the Aliens she
comes back and leases mo to get you to take
30 good. Even the boys watch for 1t every month,
as place is found for them also in its pages and
Mr. Allen swears by it. 1t is really wonderful
how 1t suits every member OF the family l"
Mr.. LEE. "Well, perhaps had better send for q
Specimen Copy; for, If 1t Is anything like what you
sayitts 1t will amuse and instruct the whole Of u.s. -
Mrs. LEE. VI see that w. Jennings Demorest,
the publisher. IS East 18th Street. New York, is
Offering to send a Specimen Copy for 10 cents, SO
q Pattern Order emitting the holder TO any
Pattern she may choose, and in any sizs-Which
alone makes each copy worth 80 cents and / Just
want a jacket pattern like Mrs. Aliens The
subscription price is only S2.OO year; and I
must say can't see how they can publish 90
elegant Magazine for so little money!
November D lSSg
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19

POETRY AS A SoorHER.-Th he testi-
mony of JOHN Bright to American
poetry and poets is eminently worth
repeating. He averred that he owed
his quickness ofimagination to hab-
it he had long pursued of reading a
little poetry before going to bed
No matter what the hour or what he
had been doing through the day, he
took his morphine powder of. poetry.
It had in his case sedativc and gent
al influence, tending to sleep. The
anodyne is possibly not new discov-
cry; but no public man has ever be-
fore announced his use of it. Mr..
Bright added that he always selected
American poets-as more clear, intel
igibIe and unconventional. Whit
tier, Longfellow and Lowellhe classed
as always clear IS running brook,
as brighta as sunshine and refreshing as
breezes, while the English poets aim
at subtleties. This criticism will IN.
doubtedly stand as the decision of
history. Louis Globe Democrat.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19

OFFERS to the people of jefferson County
" Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cOstof insurance. which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
ut home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIREcToRs-Jos. Trapnell Henry B. Daven-
port, j. Garland Hurst, John w. Rider, w. Il.
7. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker s. W. Washington. II. L. Snyder,
Charles P Wilson. John II. little. Jacob S.
Melvin, E. G. w. Herr, Isaac II, Strider.
COL. r. P. CHEW. President.
81. B. DAVENPORT. Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoSISIITTEE-J G. Hurst. VIM
II. 7. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strider,
K. P. Chew, S. w Washington.
LOCAL AIiddleway--J. G. Shirley /;
Harpcr's Ferry-Chas. II. Trail; Shepherds
toNyn-J. S. Fleming; Duftields-C. L. Barn
hart Washingtou JS Alexander.
April l6, 1SS9-odn12. 40.
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tRun daily. All others daily except Sunday.
j. F. BOYD. Superintendent.
II. A. RIDDLE, Grn'l Pass. Agent.
June 4. 1882
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and
so popular as to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all diseases
of the Liver and Kidneys. will remove pimpIes,
boilss salt rhcum and other affections caused
by impure blood. Will drive malaria from the
system and prevent as welIas cure al malarial
fevers. For cure of Headache. Constipation
and Indigestion try Electric Bitters-entire
satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded.
Price Soc. and 5l.OO per bottle at Dr. Jno. P.
Bishops Drug Store =
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HARPER's PERIODICALS.
Per Year,

HARPER's MAGAZINE GO
HARPET's WEEKLY Observation-Disclosures. 400
liARPERS BAzAR.. Observation-Disclosures. 400
HARPER,s YOUNG PEOPLE. ............ 200
Postage Free 10 al Subscribers in tie United
States Canada on. lIerfco
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19

No. carries Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping
Car through from Roanoke to New York via
Harrisburg and las clnse connection vt Roam
ma. Mobile and all points in the South aud
Southwest.
No. makes through connection via ShenRu-
doAh Junction aud b. e q. II. Il. for Wash
ingtun and Baltimore. aud nj IleTcrftOWu with
Western Maryland Railroad los Baltimore, and
CIV. Railroad for Harrisburg and Philadelphia
Carries Pullman Buffet PuTlor Car from Roam
okc to Philadelphia. daily except Sunday.
o. HOWARD ROVER.
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent.
DAVID w. FIICKWIR.
Gen SurcT:nt' nduDt, Roanoke, w.
CHAS. NJ. FU1TE RER.
Pass. Agent, Hugcrstown, Md.
October ~ 1889.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
JEFFERSON FOUNDRY
Machine Shops
Situated on Berryyille Turnpike, within the
Corporate Limits of charlestown.


To an Whom, II May Concern:
l take this method of announcing to fine
farming community of Jefferson and adjoining
counties. That do all kinds of Machine Re-
pairing. such as Traction and Portable Eir-
giues, Wheat Threshers. Grain Drills. Whelt
Fans, Corn Shelters. and in fact all kinds ;of
Repairing, In both Wood and Iron; also make
smoke Stacks for Stationary and Portable En-
Rinys. Patching Steam Boilers, aud putting in
new dews or tubes. Am prepared to do all
A'p1 BSLACKSMITHENG,
Light or Heavy, in arst!class manner
Special attention paid to Repairing Mill
Spindles J. have one of tile latest improved
Turning Lathes which cannot be excelIed in
the State. for Turning Iron aud Chasing Screws,
large and small. either Iron or Brass. Keep
gu hand Pipe of all Sizes and am prepared to
Cut Threads. or Screws on the same; also
Keep on hand all kinds of Brass Cocks; aldhe
Angle aud Check Valves of Jenkins Bros Pa
tent Seats of Philadelphia; all sold under
guarantee of thirty days. and if not found sat
isfactory return and / will refund the amount
paid. i keep in stock Packing of different
kinds for making Steam Tight Joints; also
manufacture tile Sun-Fish Pillow, improved. in
three different sizes, follows. Heavy
Three Horse. Two and Three, and regular
Fwo-dorsc Plow.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19

DRY OAK FENCING for sale by
y apr "a. T. 2. IIPPTTT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-19
IHE REST 0UALITY OE HnnnS

al,0ays. but will. if compelled. sell them I.aud-
anum for 6 cts. Syrup for cts. and Cologne
me inform you, that according to the United
States Pharmacopea. You can't make Laud-
anum for less than 10 cts. by the wholesale. a
much cheaper plan is to buy your goods gen
Itine. and add the 'Cdte1' yourself.
CIGARS-bcst i'll town.
March 2. 1880. GEO. T. LIGHT.
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RAILRoAD TIME TABLEs.
BaItimore g ohio e. Il.
scheduIe in d5EIset AIay Iath. lssO.
NORTHWARD.

Additional trains NorthwOrd pass Charles
town at 1855 p. NJ, ARRIVE at HarperAs Ferry
at 1.S6 P. NJ; Sunday train Mixed at $50 P.
NJ, arriving at Harper's Ferry at 1880 P. n.
SOUTHWARK.
As AT Az 41s 449
Mx'd. Pass. Mx'd. Pass Mxid.
d. N. P. n. P. n. P. NJ. A. NJ.
Daily Daily Daily Sundy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-19
A Palace for nIissiop.ries.

A 100C0 10f M1601ON0ItOO,
 The Department of State has been in. formed of the recent very generous gift oi his Majesty the King of Siam, for the use c1 the American Presbyterian Mission. of one of the royal palaces, together with extensive grounds and buildings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-19
And yet when sure death was before him

uuCcu.
 And yet when sure death was before him he quailed.
 He was placed on the fatal trap that soon would launch him into the dark hereafter, and the masked executioner placed the straps around his knees; the fatal white cap was pulled over his face, but ere his vision was shrouded he cast one despairing glance around at the gloomy sky and dismal walls that was terrible to behold, such depth of agony was there. It was his last look on earth.
 The white cord was adjusted and the exc cutioner stepped back, the priests drew Q James Moore was lump of clay
 The reporters had drawn near the front of the scaffold, which was open beneath, and the body shot through the trap like flash when the bolt flew back. But instead of dangling the body shot straight to the earth, while the decapitated head was hurled against the roof of the scaffold and re- bounded among the group in front, striking one poor fellow full in the face. and spatter- ing us with blood. He gave terrific shriek and dropped to the ground in spasms, which succeeded each other for days. From these he never fully recovered, his mind gaev way under the shock, and in eight or nine months he expired in lunatic asylum, and thus was extinguished one of the brightest lights of the Dublin press.
 The horror-stricken spectators gazed helplessly on tho quivering body, from which jets of blood were squirting. The executioner gave gasp, rushed down the stairway. and was seen no more. A jury was hastily impaneled, and after a verdict had been reached the circumstances of the case were revealed to us and 8 pledge of secrecy for certain time was asked and given, and as far as am aware tho affair was never before published. An almost equally tragic ending occurred at the execution of Cluverius . couple of years ago at Richmond, Va. A ninny-headed sheriff thought he, too, would try silk rope, and, like Prof. K, he did not calculate on the elasticity of silk, and the wretched cul- prit's toes touched. Had there been . little more rope and space there would have been | another decapitation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-19

sWhat's the rowa Speak, can't ye>> You'd have got the worst of that racket i. hadn't happened along. Blest if don't think the cove has been plugged as it is, Let's see!"
 The newcomer fumbled in his vest pocket for matches and lit one, shading the flame with his hand. Norris leaned against the wall, too weak and unnerved for the mo- ment to either speak or move. The light f1ared up and travelled over him, dropped and went out. There was genuine dismay in the voice which exclaimed:
 Hanged if it aia't Bergmanr'
 To the distempered imagination of the young man it seemed as if there were disappointment in it also-as if Hiram In got would not have been so ready to inter fere had he known the person he was res. cuing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-19
Samples of Scotch Caution.

The Scottish preacher who considerably began his prayer with the words: 'Para- doxical as it may seem to Thee. 0 Lord r' has, says the Times of India, an unexpected rival in the shape of one of tho high court judges of Calcutta. Tho other day this judge had to sentence sailor to be hanged for tho murder of . boy, and in concluding his address to the unhappy man said. with truly Caledonian caution: "I beseech you to make use of the short time that remains to you on the earth in seeking forgiveness at the hands of Him who only, as far as ! know, can give forgiveness for the wrong that you have done."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-19
They Named Themsslves.

There is a lady in Milwaukee who is the mother of nine children. None of them was named until it was twelve years old. They were simply called by their nicknames and numbers, "One, {" "Two," etc. When they were twelve years old each one chose his own name apd was baptized.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-19
Tho Test of Boiling OH,

had before him recently three persons, in. cluding village headman, charged with causing ''grievous hurt' to four others by requiring them to plunge their right hands into cauldron of boiling oil. A woman in the village had some plumbago and rice stolen from her; headman made inquiry, and failing to obtain g clew to the theft, an- nounced that 1t would be necessary on the third day to hold an ordeal by boiling oil. This appears to be a not uncommon custom in remote parts of the country. Any excla- nation of pain on the part of the suspected person Is constructed into an admission of guilt. The judge took the fact that it was custom into account, but fined tho prison CTS one hundred rupees each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-19
THE WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT. THURsDAY sEPFEMBl
UNDER A CLOUD CLEARING HIMSELF.
Thrilling and Absorbing Story

Thrilling and Absorbing Story
 He had convinced himself thsa; Hiram Ingot was the purloiner of Lyman Childer's packages package which the latter now declared of comparatively no account-and here was one of the other party attempting to commN second robbery in Lyman Childer's house. Had the first attempt, then, fallen short of its objecta Was there an understanding between the thieves whose projects had seemed separate and distincta
 In addition to the mental disquiet and the bruises he carried, he had taken cold which confined him for several days to his lodgings, and he had grown morbid and low spirited to degree quite unknown to him usually.
 Miss Everleigil's quick eyes noticed the difference, though she did not openly re- mark 1t.
 "Papa is much better, thank you," she answered his question. 'l think now that 1t was more mental than physical trouble with him. He is not so fit for the worries of business as he once was, therefore l am glad to tell you that he is about taking in a younger partner. He has Q great deal of confidence in MT. Childer's abilities, and says that young blood will put new energy into the business, which has been Tagging of late"
 "Lyman Childer, do you meant"
 "Yes, the present cashier. He has como into money lately, which he is putting in. Norris, do you know, have just learned that the money was dread fully needed? Pa pa has confessed to me that he Is very much embarrassed, but this will make him all right never could have forgiven myself Tiff he had failed or any thing of that sort"
 There is nothing to blame yourself for, Althea. You did not suspect" ''No, but have been very extravagant and very thoughtless. intend to mend my ways from this time out. I have set about learning housekeeping already. Come and take dinner with us tomorrow, and tell me what you think Of my progress. Mir. Chil. der and his sister are to be thero" There was both bitter and sweet in her | information for Norris. The barrier was there between Carol and himself; hero was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-19
PRETTY TOUGH YARN.
Told by an Ancient and Truthful Mariner
 of tho Lakes.

Told by on Ancient and Truthful Mariner
 of tho Lakes.
 ''Talking of life-preservers," said the truthful mariner, as he knocked the ashes out of his pipe, to g New York Dispatch man, "you remember the old steamer to Chicagoa was mate on her the year be- fore she was lost We were about sixty miles out from Chicago when Mike Lan- agan, who was doing something upon the mast, fell, struck on his head on the roof of the cabin and bounced clean out into the lake. Well, the captain he see him fall, and he stepped and backed that old Roustabout quicker'n you could say scat Mike went down like plummet, for he was knocked insensible. and know'd there was no use to heave 8 life-preserver for him, so I just hurried up the boys in getting the Boat down, although didn't expect 1t 'ud do much good. We had Jim King on board. Passenger from Chicago. You remember Jim King, don't youi"
 "Can't say that I do." remarked 8 by stander.
 "Well, Jim was the champion quoit- throwcr in them days. He's dead now. poor fellow, but Jim was 8 hoss on throw ing quoits. tell you Quoits were great game them days. Every village had quoit club and the boys on the farms used to
  baseball in these times, although never could see as much fun in baseball as could see in good game of quoits."
 "Oh, come oh, ," cried the impatient listen CT. ''What did Jim do, or did he do any thiugi Did the man drowna"
 "Now, don't be too fly. Who's tellin' this yarni"
 ''Well, you don't seem to be-"
 'sC3o onl Go on !" said the crowd 'Well, you know, In quoits ringer was when you put the quoit around the stake. It counted double. Well, Jim he picks up tho round life preserver-it's like great, big quoit, you know-and as the Cap'n came running aft, Jim he sings out: 'Cap'n, Ipll bet you Ave dollars I'll mako Q ringer on that man if he comes up within the length of this ine.'"
 "'Bet you twenty dollars you can't, said the Capn.
 "sTake you,' said Jim, and just ct thet mint up bobs Mikes head about sixty feet a-stern. Jim threw it, and I'll be durned if that life-preserver didn't go plump over on Mikes head clear down on his shoulders, and there 1t stuck We got down boat, | and when we got to Mike he hadn't come to vet, and didn't for some time after. He'd been goner if it hadn't bin fur that ringer, ! although 1t took the skin offen his nose." "Did tho Captain pay the twenty dollarsf''
 "Pay iti You jist bet he did. And Jim | he handed 1t over to Mike, and Mike he blew ! 1t all in when we got to Detroit. wish | some of 1t was here now, fur I'm mighty | dry. Thanks. Don't mind if do.".
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-19
Wine Room
T. F. Kelly, Proprietor.

189 Bank Street, Waterbury, Conn. Recently refitted throughout Fine Liquors Wines and Ales Choice brands of Cigars
 ~ Philip Best's Warranted Milwaukee Beer on draught speciality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-04
Personal PROPERTY.

Persons having either kind Of
property for sale or rent, will re-
ceive prompt attention by placing
it in our hands. We also assist
persons in the prosecution of PEN
sion claims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-04

public office" and public
plumber, synonymous. 1t stiles
progress, fosters pauperism,
brutalizes husbands and fathers,
breaks women's hearts, put rags
on workingman's back, disease in
his body, and shame and despair
IN his heart. Yet when labor is
most disturbed, when the demand
for advanced wages is the loudest,
when strikes are most frequent,
when hunger and misery are most
frequent, when hunger and misery
are most rife in the homes of the
poor, the saloon flourishes still
There may be no bread at home,
but. there is always beer and
whiskey at the bar; and the men
who consider themselves the
victims of circumstances, or the
'thralls" of capital, squander their
earnings and spend their savings
in these dens.-Atlantic Monthly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-04
LABOR AND LIQUOR.

At present the workingman can
hardly make both ends meet. 1t
is not because he insists on
creating capitalists out of saloon
keepers, and not content with that,
on submitting all his rights of
citizenship to the same object of
worship? The saloon in politics
is the most hideous abuse Of the
day, but where would it be if the
workingmen withdrew their sup
port from it? It keeps them poor.
1t keeps our politics corrupt.
It supplies a constant stream of
base adventures who disgrace the
American name at home and
abroad. It makes the terms
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-04

For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
you have printed guarantee on every
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cure. For sale at Woods Drug
Store. Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-04-04

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
is uneQualled for old chronic sores.
Many cases have been permanently
cured by it. For Sale at Woods Drug
-Stoxs.