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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-31
CHARGING BRIBERY.
One of the Most Transparent of Many
Vicious Mugwump Lies.

One of the Most Transparent of Many
Vicious Mugwump Lies.
The mugwump journals of the coun-
try are assuaging their grief over the
defeat Of Cleveland by steadily reiter-
ating the charge that the election of
General Harrison was accomplished
by "open and wholesale" bribery,
especially in Indiana and New York.
This CRY is so constant as to lead to
the suspicion that it is free-trade
trick to lift the responsibility for the
Democratic defeat off the free traders
shoulders, where it properly belongs.
The simple fact is that there never was
a campaign in which the "open and
wholesale bribery" practiced by the
Democratic party was more "open or
wholesale" than it was in the last;
there never was a campaign in which
robbery of the ballot was more open
or wholesale than it was in the last in
those Southern States which made the
candidate, the platform and the cam
paign of the Democracy of 1888; and
who knows it better than the thousand
and one editorial liars who did their
dirtiest to besmirch the Republican
candidate during the campaign.
The corruption fund of the Demo
cratic party ran up into the millions.
The offices were in that party's hands,
and there never was a campaign in
which every office-holder was more
deeply bled than the last From
Cleveland's $4,000 check, which was
duplicated by every member of his
Cabinet save Garland, down to the
scrub women and janitors about the
Government buildings, every Office
holder contributed to the fund, and If
he were not willing to do SO threats of
removal soon brought him to terms
Aside from this, there was at least as
large a fund as the Democrats ever
raised before collected by contribu-
tons from Democratic voters Every
State and county committee in the Ma.
ton was a begging committee. And
last, but not least, the monopolists,
the railroad sharks and the importers
who hoped for an increase of business
through the adoption of free-trade
policy, all added a total of millions
more to the vast corruption fund of
the Democratic Campaign Committee.
This enormous sum was largely
spent in New York and Indiana, Ia the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-31

desperate endeavor to override the
will of the people. 1t is conceded that
at least seven millions were spent in
New York alone. In spite of all this,
the free-trade issue defeated the De-
mocracy. The Republicans won in spite
of ''open and wholesale" bribery on
the part of the Democrats The Re-
publican press of the Nation should
rebuke this insidious attempt to mis-
lead the voters and build anew the
free-traGe structure that was demol-
ished on November last. Some few
Democratic leaders are honest enough
to admit the real reason for their de-
feat For instance, Senator German,
of Maryland, says the Democrats lost
a great many votes in Maryland, West
Virginia and Virginia on the tariff
issue. In one district in Maryland he
says one thousand Democrats voted for
General Harrison on that account.
The mugwump charge is transpare Mt
lie.-Toledo Blade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-31


or toys, all of these containing a
minute but unnecessary amount of ar
senic. One has no wish to be an alarm
list, or in any way to harass trade, and
it must be freely acknowledged that
cases of any i'll results whatever being
traced to the use of these articles are
very rare. None the less, seeing how
unnecessary they are, and how each
year arsenic seems to be finding its way
into new quarters, it seems advisable
to stop its further progress. This can
only be done by prohibiting by law, as
in some other countries, the use of ar
senic for producing colors. Neither
the ultimate seller nor the purchaser
can really protect himself, the trouble
and expense would be too great; but
by making the manufacturer answera-
BILE the evil might easily be remedied.
Assafptida is gum resin which
many men will remember to have used
with their bait, when boys, thinking
that it gave the worms an unwonted
attraction for fish. Certainly, consid-
ering the strength of its odor, their
conclusion was not so very far-fetched.
In this connection it is interesting to
note that, while the smell of assafGtida
Is very nauseating to us, the Asiatics
use it in food as spice, showing GER
tainly ''that there is no accounting for
taste" The Germans give to ASA
fetida the name stinkasant, which is
certainly expressive. This drug was
once quite popular with physicians,
but at the present day its use is largely
confined to those of the ''old school. y
1t was believed to be specially service
able In nervous diseases. That it also
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-31
LEARNING TO WALK.

often take a rockingham
And watch him while he plays,
He has such roly-poly legs
And cunning little ways:
The earnestness with which he crawls,
His strange attempts to talk
But most of all it pleases me
When baby tries to walk
First dawns the light of the resolve
Within his rounded eyes,
And next with painting efforts come
His vain attempts to rise;
lift him quickly from the floor
And leave him waiting there
One moment, till beckon him
Toward the rockingham.
Uasteadily. on dimpled feet,
All wagering he stands,
And most entreatingly to me
Puts out his pudgy hands;
A little tottering, tiny step,
A moment Of alarms,
A swift advance-aImost fall
Then safe in mothers arms
Dear. dainty feet-through babyland
Full trustingly they go,
But how through stony future paths
A mother may not know;
And yet for aye my heart shall hear
His mystic baby talk,
And memory treasure up the days
When baby learned 10 walk.
Earnest McGaffev. in Chicago Mail
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-31
THE BLACK FOREST.
Where 1t Is Situated and why 1t r,
ceived Its Peculiar Name.

Where 1t Is Situated and Why 1t Re-
ceived Its Peculiar Name.
The Black Forest is the name given
to the wooded mountain chain in the
southwestern part of Germany, travers-
ing the provinces of Baden and Wur-
temberg, and forming the eastern
boundary of part of the basin of the
Rhine. 1t is about ninety miles long,
and in il a number of important rivers
have their source, the largest of which
are the Danube, the Neckar and the
Wiessen. The chain consists of elevated
plains or tableland, the SUBMITS of
which are covered with snow during
eight months of the year. Below this
are scattered groves of pines and beach
trees, and these are succeeded by the
dense forests of.fir, which cover all the
middle and lower parts of the noun
tains, from whose dark aspect was de-
rived the name of the range-'Black
Forest" The greatest elevation of the
range is near the source of the Wies-
sen, where is the famous defile called
Hole (Hell) pass, a narrow valley shut
in by lofty mountains, which is cele-
brated in history and legend. Through
this pass General Moreau led his army
In his mastery retreat in 1896, in the
very face of two powerful armies. The
highest point of the Black Forest is
the Feldberg, which is 1850 feet above
the level of the sea. The mineral
springs of the Black Forest are very
famous, especially those of Wildbad
and Baden-Baden. There are also
mines of precious metals in the noun
tains. The soil on the mountain side
is generally sterile and the climate
severe, but the lower western slopes are
studded with vineyards, and there'are
many picturesque and fruitful valleys.
The inhabitants of the Black Forest are
largely engaged in the rearing of cattle.
and the manufacture of articles oil
wood, clocks, music boxes and toys of
all kinds.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-01-31

.W An communications Tor THIS paper snou1o
se accompanied by the name Of the author;
eot necessarily for publication, but as an evi
aence OF good faith on the part of the writer
write only on one side Of the paper. Be
particularly careful In giving names and dates
distinct
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09
Communicated .


10. Editor III ,you viii allow nc small
space in your paper. viii write few brief
lines. The papers of tie county have shown
an interest in the cause OF education IN our
public schools, nnd Us the season for flIe Teach
ers' County Institute is nigh at hand, 1 would
most earnestly call the attention of the public
tothiswork. 1T is feared that too little thought
is given the work III OUR public schools, but
when We realize the fact that majority Of the
youth of our comfy depend upon the public
schools for an education. il Is then that I'VE
should pht our strength in the work, that the
schools should receive the dlDiive power that
is due to them. For this purpose. and that
school officers and patrons might understand
each other better, | do appoint WEDNESDAY
AoRNISe. July 1TTm. fat the InEtitute)
-'School Officers Day" with me following
topics LIST. WiatAre the advantages resulting
rom public schools from hearty CO opera
ton between. the school officers and tile teach
crsS 3D. What are the trCc tests of u good
teacher, and los may such teachers be secured
and retaIued in the work THESE are impor-
tant questions. for the future nIep and women
of our. county depend upon orr hearty coop
Grafton III this work. We have the privilege
of meeting together moi only TO discuss the
above topics, but other subjects. Ses, my
friends. let us Meet ut the incorporated. that
We may strengthen daeh Other in this nppaT-
entity insignificant. but would say very i'm
portant work. It is true it in u busy season of
the year, but half day spent iii this will be
time well spent. EMANUEL SCHAEFFRR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09
.NnlV SCHOOL
ANY one Can Learn.
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COMPANY
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TERMS REASONABLE.
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Filters NJ salaries ranging from SO to $40
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zeus OF Grafton. ". Va. Wa could give sew
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GRNrToS, w. Va, February. 1889,
So far MS have tested the National Garment
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meu,lcd and can heartily recommend II 10 all.
Respectfully,
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Post Office at Charlestown, Jefferson
county, w. Va, July 6, 1889:
Mrs. c. w. Brooks, Geo. CoIston,
AID. Drew, p. Horbucl1, Y. Cotton,
Allison Johnson, Charlie Moten, VIM.
Payne, Charlestown Meas, Geo. Ryan,
A. Tobius Sons, Frank White, Mrs.
Mamie Watson, Thos. Watson, Cora
Wart
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
GEO. II. FLAGG, p. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09


Hon. VIM. L. Wilson will leave to-day for
New York. whence he win embark tomorrow
for Europe, where some time will be spent
in observation amid the great manufac-
turing cities of England and Scotland. Hav-
ing already taken tour through the princi-
pal manufacturing towns of our own cozntry,
he will, on his reeurn. from the other side OF
the Atlantic, be fully posted in regard to the
great industries over there, and thus be enabled
to view the advantages and disadvantages OF
the tariff system, in its bearing upon them, in
the stronges: light, from the experience OF
close and unbiased personal observation. Be
ing careful student and finished orator. his
\ European visit will doubtless prove of incalcu-
liable value to the great Democratic party. OF
which he has become so prominent member
We wish him bon Uoyage and safe return tc
the bosom OF his family. "
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09

The Register. after announcing she appoint
ment of Mr.. Faymau as postmaster at Shep-
herdstown, ard expressing regret at tho re-
moval of slr. Rentcll. who "has made an eff
cient and capable postmaster, and who has
given satisfaction to the public, snys:
Mr. Towncr Sehley. who WIS an applicant
for the Office. has host of friends and s1p-
porters who do not take it vcr:y kindly that lie
has been turned down. They claim that his
devotion TO his party. his eminent fitness for
the place and his popularity among not only
Republicans but the Democrats also. should
have entitled him 10 more consideration than
he received But the whirligig OF politics
makes some strange turns, and There is never
sny telling where the lightning is going &c
strike.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09
Ladies' Initial Handker-
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81.
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Handkerchiefs forLadies
coLoRED BoRDERED.

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bordered handkerchief, half inch hem, only 10
cents each.
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two inch hens. choice styles. only 1890 each.
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embroidered in colors, solid colored borders
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stitched aud scallopped edged handl5ercliefs.
handsomely embroidered in colors. 3IjS, 80.
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09

The Rev. Carl E. Grammer. a professor in
the Theological Seminary at Alexandria. Va,
was married on Wednesday morning TO Miss
Mary Wallace Page, daughter of the Rev. Jas.
j. Page, rector of Holy Trinity Church, in the
county of Prince Georges, Nd. near Colling-
ton. on the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad.
There was a very large attendance. The
church was beautifully decorated. The cere-
mony was performed by the brides father, as
sisted BY the father of the groom, the Rev. Dt.
Julius E. Grammer, rector of st. Peters Pro-
testant Episcosai church, Baltimore, and the
brother of the bride, the Rev. Thomas Carter
Pace.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09
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scnlloPcd edge haudkcrchiefs. handsomely en-
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09

At the Virginia Military Institute the semi-
centennial programme was begun on Wcdnes-
day by reunion of the alumni and the deliv-
cry of the historical address by Gen. F. Il.
Smith. The business meeting of alumni fol-
lowed. Gov. Fitzhugh Lee was chosen by
alumni. and will be recommended to the board
of visitors for immediate election to succeed
Gen. Smith as superintendent in Januory next.
The parade OF the corps of cadets and sham
battle were reviewed by Gov. Lee and Gov.
Buckner, OF Kentucky. Senator Faulkner, of
West Virginia, delivered an eloquent address
before the Alumni Wednesday night, and was
followed by Col. Edward Pendleton. who read
Mrs. Margaret J. Preston's seui-centennial
ode The alumni banquet followed and
speeches were made by Gov. Lee. Mr. Letcher.
of the Board OF Visitors. Gen f. II. Smith.
Hon J. f. Tucker. Hon. w A. Anderson.
Gov. Bncltner, of Kentuckyy, Hon. Jno. s..
Wise and others. Thursday was centennial or
graduating day ut the institute The cadets
marched to the Washington and Lee Univer-
sity chapel, accompanied by .he board of visi-
tors, alumni and invited guests, where the
early history of the insstate. as sketched bv
Col j. 7. J.. Preston, was read by his son.
Dr. Thomas L. Preston. The graduates were
announced and the corps of cadets dismissed
for the term. A fine display of fire works was
gfyen at night on the parade ground. after
rhich the final ball, which was brilliant af-
air, came OH
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09
L aw School,

WASHINGTON < LEE UNIVERSITY,
LEXINGTON, Va.
CHARLES {. GRAVES. ". 4, B. L., Prof. Of
Common and Statute Law.
JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER. IL. D.. Prof
of Eqniiy and Commercial Law, and of
Constitutional and international Law
Tuition and fees $500 for session OF nine
months commencing September 18th.
Apply for catalogue and circular.
July 9 lSSO-St
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09

Governor Wilson has appointed the follow
ing directors for the West Virginia Reform
School: First class, term OF two years, A. P.
sinnett, Kanawha county; j. c. Gluck, Ritch-
ie county. Second class. term of four years.
j. L. Peck, Logan county; William o. Daw-
son, Preston county. Third class. term of six
years, George Price, Mineral county; J. Hop.
Woods. Barbour county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09

Mr. C. p. Huntington Is huifding a
ship-Yari at Newport News, which he
claims will be the largest establish
rment in the United States. Primarily
this ship ward is intended rs an adj
junct to Huntington's vast steamship
and railway interests. These yards,
in addition to doing new work and
repairs for Mr.. Huntington's vessels,
will build steel vessels of every class,
and after the first year will figure as
a competitor for the construction of
Government war-ships. The yard will
be in operation by the beginning of
next year, when keels will be laid for
two steel freight steamers of $500
tons each. The first portion of the
plant to be built will cost about $780,
600. When ready for work the yards
and shops will employ 1000 men.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-07-09

An east bound passenger train on the Nor
folk and Western Road was wrecked near
Thaxton's switch. thirty miles west OF Lynch
burg, Va, at an carly hour Tuesday morning.
Fifteen persons were drowned or burnt to
death. and number wounded. Among the
latter is Bishop \. W. Wilson, who was brought
to the residence of his sister, Mrs. W. W. B.
GaIlaher, in this place, and taken from there
TO his home in Baltimore, The Bishop lost his
clothes, gold watch and $500 in money in the
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