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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
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Harper's Ferry Letter.

HARPER's FERRY, February 22d, 1889.
We are having fair taste of winter this
time. The thermometer registered one morn
ing at half-past seven in the morning degree
below zero. The ice men have been busy in
this locality. The ice gathered was two aud a
half to three inches in thickness.
The last Congressional Directory, justissued,
gives the next House as composed of 15S Dem
Ocrats and 17S Republicans.
The Rev. DIR. Everett of Stevens City, Va,
has entered upon his ministerial duties here, at
st. Johns Episcopal Church. He may become
permanent resident of your town.
The LIST of April this year comes on Friday.
Lent comes on the 9th of March.
The happiest man in this place or near here
just now, and soldier, let me add, in the
Stonewall Brigade, is 8. Colin Noland-it's a
boy and weighs ten pounds. He is the proud
father of twelve children.
The 80 Morren House,, on Camp Hill, is for
rent. I understand Mai. Hagan, of Shep-
herdstOwn, is one of the applicants. Unusually
accommodates about so guests. in summer
Mr.. John Macarthur, who has had charge of it
for some tilue, has moved into the Schilling
property, purchased by him of the heirs of the
late G. Schilling.
On recent visit to Washington. / learned
from gentleman whose brother is in the real
estate business, that some parties i'll Washing
ton are thinking of purchasing IL acres near
here and erecting q summer hotel. think it
must be at or near Rattling Spring, O beautiful
location overlooking the Potomac and Blue
Ridge. Observer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
Deafness Can't be Cured

by local application, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
iufamed condition of the mucus lining
of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube gets infamed you have rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the infamma-
ton can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hear
ing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases ont of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an infamed con-
dition of the .mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of deafness (caused by
catarrh) that we can not cure by tax
ing Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
B9-Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
Peculiar.

Quite a sensation has been created
in Hartford county, Nd, by pecu-
liar marriage that came to light last
week. Hannah e. Calder and Cath
arine BeaIe had grown up as neigh
boring girls in. the vicinity of Federal
Hill, and when Mr.. BealI found that
they had left home together, search
was instituted, which revealed the
fact that the couple (both of whom
were always supposed to be of the
feminine gender) had been united in
marriage on the 9Th of Sept. by Rev.
j. A. Frederick at the Pylesville
Catholic church. This created quite
a commotion. The whereabouts of
the welded couple has not yet been
discovered. When the priest was in
terviewed he talked freely about the
circumstances of the marriage. He
said he had baptized Hannah about
II years ago. She has since been
regular attendant at the church.
She came to him early in May last
and showed him clipping from
newspaper containing an account of
the Payne marriage in Winchester,
Va, several years ago. The groom,
Payne, was regarded as woman I'M
til she reached maturity, when she
discovered that she belonged to the
other sex. Hannah said her case
was similar to that mentioned in the
clipping. Although she had always
worn woman's garb, she had been
man all her life. She made known
her desire to marry Miss Beall, whom
she said she loved. She declared
that she had simulated long enough,
and ought to throw off her disguise
and let all the world know she was a
man. She alluded to cases of like
transformations which have happened
in Chicago and other places.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
An UnweIcomeB Band of Gypsies.

Information was telephoned to our
authorities last night that band of
gypsies had been driven from the vi
cinity of Shepherdstown because two
members of the band were afflicted
with smallpox, that they had come
across the river into Maryland, and
had in turn been driven out of Sharps-
burg for the same reason. Our Off
GERS were at once instructed not to al
low the band to enter Hagerstown,
but this morning we learned that the
wanderers were encamped several
miles north of Sharpsburg, along the
pike. They are coming this way but
they will be given an unwelcome well
come upon their arrival. Ofnecessity
they will be obliged to turn in another
direction, and to the adjacent county
towns we would suggest that they be
not permitted to stop. If they are
carrying smallpox with them, every
precaution should be taken to pre-
vent the spread of the disease.
Hdgerstoson Globe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
West Virginia Governorship.

The joint committee of the two
houses of the Legislature to investi-
gate and report on the contest be-
tween Judge Fleming and Gen. Golf
for Governor met Saturday and or
ganized by electing Delegate w. L..
Kee chairman. The committee is
composed of three Democrats and
two Republicans. After organiza-
tion the committee adjourned to meet
in Charleston on April 10 at the call
of the chairman. The time for this
committee to investigate was extend
ed by the Legislature till May. 10, at
which time, or soon thereafter, it is
expected a special session of the Leg
islature will be called to act upon the
report. Gov. Wilson and Gen. Golf
had aninterviewF Friday, and although
each strongly maintained his right to
the governorship after the 4th of
March, yet, in order that no conflict
may occur and that the contest may
end peaceably, thus preserving the
good name Of the State, they agreed
between themselves to leave for the
Supreme Court to decide who shall
occupy the Governors chair in the
interim between the 4th of March and
such time as the contest between Gen.
Golf and Judge Fleming for Cover
nor shall have been settled.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
The Chill Blast

That sets the naked branches a-quiveriug, is
not felt by the wealthy valetudinariau indoors,
but not all the covering that can be piled on
his warm bed, nor all the furnace heat that an
thracite can furnish, will warm his marrow
when chills and fever run its icy fingers along
his spinal column. Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers is the thing to infuse new warmth into his
chilled and anguish frame. to remedy the fierce
fever and exhaustive swcats which alternate
with the chill. Dumb ague, ague cake, bilious
remittent-in short every known form of ma
larial disease is subjugated by this potent. and
at the same time, wholesome and genial medi-
cine. Biliousness, constipation, dyspepsia
sick headaches, loss of appetite and sleep, kid
ney trouble, rheumatism and debility are also
remedied by it. Use it with persistence to eff
feet thorough cure
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

A Washington special to the BaIti-
more Sun, after announcing that the
Senate Democrats are much relieved
by the unexpected reelection of Sen
ator Kenna, says:
It would have been a most serious
blow to the Democrats at this time to
have lost the West Virginia Senator,
and they are doubly rejoiced at the
favorable outcome. Mr.. Kenna is
one of the best debaters on the Dem
ocratic side. His election settles the
political complexion of the Senate for
the next two years. The Republican
majority will be two, as at present.
Mr. Salisbury, of Delaware, will go
out on the fourth of March leaving no
regrets behind him. After being
honored by seat in the Senate for
eighteen years he was not satisfied,
but preferred to let a Republican
rather than Democrat succeed him.
But for this the Senate would, after
March 4, be tie, and in order for
the Republicans to have a bare ma
jority it would have been necessary
for Vice-President Morton to remain
in his seat without intermission. A
majority SO precarious as that would
have been of no practical value.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

Gov. Wilson's late message shows
the gratifying fact that not single
sheriff in this State is delinquent
To this we may add that our own
late sheriff and deputies have made
full local settlements, and have been
prompt in taking up the county or
ders. A very creditable showing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

Among the executive communica-
tions sent to Congress recently was
the finding of the Court of Claims in
the war claim of Geo. H. Beckwith,
of this county. The claimant alleges
that the Federal troops took several
thousand dollars worth of supplies
from his farm, but the court fixes the
amount of damage at 81, 1920.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
NJ. SCOTT WELLER,
GEEEK1L M INNS T
General Repairsr in Wood, Iron, Steel and
Brass.
Corner of Charles and Liberty Streets,
CuAELEsTowE, W. VA.
BRASS.

CASTS BRASS.
TURNS IRON AND STEEL.
TURNS WOOD AND BRASS,
WILL MEND YOUR LAMP.
DOES FIRST-CLASS WORK
HAS the Latest Improved Turning Lathe.
III and will do Turning and Boring of oil
kinds, Chasing threads in Nuts and on large
Screws a speciality. Does a general line of Re
pairing, and Light and Heavy Smithing. Re-
pairing Pumps in their various apartments,
Fits Water, Gas and Steam; Files and Sets
all kinds of Saws, Grinds Axes. Scissors. Shears
and Cutlery of all kinds. Repairs Bicycles,
Repairs Traction and other Engines, and
does a general line of Mill Work. Turning and
Smithing workmanship second to none
Boiler Leaks and Tubes Repaired on shortest
notice. Also deals in Light Brass Castings
Check. Globe and Throttle Valves. Stopcocks
Steam Pipes Fittings, Unions &c. always in
stock. All orders receive prompt attention at
moderate cost
81 Agent for the sale of the Iron Fencing,
Cresting Railing, Stairways, &C., of the cele-
brated Rogers Fence Company.
n. SCOTT WELLER.
February 10, 1SS9-y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

The Charleston Nonparea of the
goth publishes in full the speech of
Hon. B. D. Gibson, of this county,
delivered before the joint assembly
of the West Virginia Legislature, Feb.
z, against the demand of the Repub-
Tcans to have their protest entered
upon the journal. The speech covers
nearly seven closely printed columns,
and is an able and creditable produc-
tion. Had we space we would like
to reproduce it in full.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

In the State Senate, last Tuesday,
the Interstate commerce bill was re-
ported from the committee in the
Senate with recommendation not to
pass. The compulsory education
bill passed the House by vote of "a
to %. The House bill fixing State
tax at % cents and State school tax
at 10 cents was lost by tie vote, 30
to 30.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

The Stanton Vindicator, one Of
our most valued exchanges, has
donned new dress and comes out
fresh and pretty as June rose
We wish it continuance of the pros
perity it deserves and which a glance
at its columns betokens.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

OF Miss Myra Goodwin the Dallas
Daily Herald says: "She has all
the vivacity of Lolita with the grace
and beauty of Minnie Palmer
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

Our Dress Goods, in Ladies' Cloth, we have
more than we really like to carry, and we win
sell you to-day a "a Dress Flannel at 69c., our
former price was 90c., at HIRscHGAN's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

The cabinet of the new administra-
ton is semi-offcially announced to be
asfolIows: Secretary of State, James
G. Blaine, of Maine; Secretary of
Treasury, William Window, of Min
nesota; Postmaster General, John
Wanamaker, of Pennsylvania; Score
tary of Interior, j. W. Noble, of
Missouri; Attorney General, w. H.
H. Miller, of Indiana; Secretary of
Navy, John R. Thomas, of Illinois !;
Secretary of War, jeremiah Rusk, of
Wisconsin; Secretary of Agriculture,
Warner Miller, of New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
MARRIED.

February 18th. 1889. in Cameron. Clinton
county. Mo. by Rev. John Shelton. Mr.. ROB-
ERT GREGORY to Miss MINNIE TRUSSELL,
both of Clinton county The bride is the eldest
daughter of Jonah T. Trusscu, formerly Of
Berkeley county, w. Va.
At st. Peters Catholic church, Harper's
Ferry, February Goth. 1889. by Rev. T. j. Will
son. Mr.. JOHN PTIEI.AE. of Keep Tryst, Md
to Miss BARBARA HECK. of Bolivar.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

There was a snowfall of thirteen
inches at Roanoke, Va, last Thurs
day. And further south there was
the heaviest fall ever experienced.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

We extend a special invitation to our out
ot-,oru patron. to 7r,i. our o...ort.am.n. ON
March 9Th. Mako the store your "Hs.aau.r-
tors" We will take charge Of your '.'eA.l.,
parcels wraps, etc. free Of charge. Tni. 90
ea.ion offer. you grand opportunity to com
blne business with pleasure. You can see the
Inauguration, all the sight. Of the city. attend
tho Inaugural Ball If you wish, and at III.
san. tine d. year necessary s'',.s 'A'p''.r
in crosninr, Dry e..a.. Hoa..furnr.Ar.s.,As -
A. an attraction extraordinary ". Aa1. had
printed :. sga.ls.r.s,. -. r.r, .'.r.,,rr.
Souvenir Guild. Of til. City," which v. pre-
pes = present De.'.''...l, ;. .T''v '-..r-
,sis.r .o. o.s.'N.A.'... :. MAI o....,.o.-
rhi. souvenir book win contain Isl. pria-
eip.l points of interest in Washington and NJ
einity. their location. hour. Of access to ,i'l-
tors. and engraving. Of tho Capital and tn.
President. House. Also pictures of Harrison
and Norton, with their biography. twill also
contain an engraving and description of our
establishment. Our Mail Order Department,
how to shop by Mail. and its advantages to
out-of-town residents.
Should you be unable toeomo to Washington
on this occasion, and viii write u. to thntoases,
We VIII send you copy of thi. Souvenir"
upon receipt Of a two cent stamp for postage
Hyou are in need of anything in gu, line
Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, tse-vs .h.llb. glad
to receive your orders and promise you entir.
satisfaction Or your money win be enesr'nlly
refunded.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
FARMING IMPLEMENTS AMI
UTENSILS GENERALLY.

By consent of parties the Terms of Sale will
be on a credit of 8 Months for all sums over
$40, the purchaser giving Negotiable Note with
approved indorser, payable at LIST National
Bank of Jefferson, bearing interest from day
of sale. Under $40, Cash. No property to be
until terms of sale complied with.
This sale is made with consent of John s.
Gracey. GEORGE BAYLOR, b,
Daniel Helebower, Auct'r. Trustee.
February 5. 1899
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
Fruit Trees, Roses and
SHRUBBERY.

TIME undersigned has taken the agency for
j the sale of the excellent stock produced at
the Chambersburg Nurseries of Mr.. VIM. B.
Reed, so well and favorably known in this see
ton, and Will be pleased to take orders for
Fruit Trees, Roses, Shrubbery, &c. CAN on or
address me at RipOn, Jefferson Co., W Va
October %. 1SSS-6m. WIN. lloyd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

corners. The window ON the right coming
out of the store is an essay 1on gloves, short
long, light, dark, all gracefully arranged.--
On the other side is one of the prettfest of
cups. and saucers. stands invitingly in the
midst of wealth of coloring. Silks of the
most exquisite shades, embroidered work,
drawn work. with background of panels of
wall is covered with magnificent portiere, an
embroidered piece representing the sacred To-
tus of the Nile, costing neary $780, This
window contains IS, 600 worth of goods alone,
though it is one of the smallest.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

Latest styles in Mems Stiff Hats; also some
Nobby Crush Hats can be found at
s. D HIRsCuN1N & Co.'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
Railroad Taxes.

County Superintendent Emanuel
Schaeffer has kindly furnished us the
following statement of amount of rail-
road taxes for district school pur-
poses, (s1, 1907. SO, as certified to him
by State Auditor p. F. Duffy, and
apportioncd among the different dis
tricts:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

We have just received some Boys Suits and
Odd Coats and Pants, in prices which will
certainly surprise you to hear. Also, some
New Neck Wear, at HIRsCHNrAN's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
FOR INAUGURATION.

The firm intends to keep the display in the
windows until after the inauguration, in order
to give those who come here the idea that
Washington is not behind the times in the:way
of fine stores. They will probably lose several
hundred dollars worth of goods used in the
display through the fading influence of tho sun.
Mr.. Suits, the decorator, who has anational re-
putation, starts in the latter part of March, for
Paris, where he will drape humber of exhibits
at the exposition. He considers this one of his
greatest achievements up to this time.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
THE p STREET FRONT

presents still handsomer effects, the windows
on this side being filled with the richest dress
goods, embroideries. laces, and other delica-
sizes that delight the female heart. Sateens.
ginghams. aud challies fill the first with stands
of umbrellas along the front. The second con-
tains u number of draped dress goods, of silk
and wool combination stuffs, each piece pro-
vided with an umbrella to suit the style and
shade. In the background arc elegant even
ing goods in the most delicate shades.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
q Magnificent Display.
Hop the Boston House Windows are
Decorated TOR the Inauguration.
IFrom fho WaahInrton star.l

For a week past travellers along f and 18th
streets have wondered why the curtains of the
great windows of Woodward 81 Lothrop's Boss
ton House were kept SO persistently closed
They viii learn tomorrow morning when, at
10 O'clock the curtains will be raised, revealing
display of fabrics such as has never been
seen before south of Philadelphia. This firm.
always enterprising, some time ago decided TO
give q treat to the people of Washington and
those who might visit the city for the Inaugu-
ration, and were fortunate enough to secure
the services of Mr.. s. b. Suits, one of the lead
ing window dressers of the country. They
gave him the liberty of the store, as it might
DO called, and told him to spare no effort or
expense in filling the windows with the best eff
fects produced by the loom. He has succeeded,
shine ON fully $50, 600 worth of dry goods ar
ranged in pannels, drapings, tufts, folds, and
delightful harmonies.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

Our stock of Hamburgs and Torchon Laces
are the greatest variety to select from. Ladies'
in need of same should come soon. Prices are
far lower than the lowest, at
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

is finished ike the first in fine table damask
goods. Numbers four and five are practically
one, the background following graceful COM
pound curve, filed in with ladies' underwear.
The picture presented by this display is ex-
ceedingly unique and pretty, delicate shades of
pink and yellow giving emphasis to the rare
laces peeping out on every side. In each win
dow is a center-piece, lay figures ,draped with
handsome evening gowns-one in pink, the
other creamy white. The corner window is
of an odd shape and to drape it cost much la
Dor. 1t is filled with silk underwear and fine
hosierY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
FOR BOTH SEXES.

The next window, east of the small entrance
is not yet draped. but will be tonight. It will
be filled with gentlemen's furnishings sop
to the sterner seX-the top TO be finished in
medallion and the floor in tile effects. The
curtains of the last window to the east are
still down, but when raised will show proba-
bly, the handsomest display of goods ever con
tanned in Washington window-evening
silks draped on skirt forms, laces, bridal wells
of point Viennesse and Duchesse laccs fans of
the most delicate texture, all draped in panels
of the richest colored silks. The cream of the
stock will be found in this window, aud the
picture it presents will be unsurpassed in its
bs.Iyity
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
A PRIVATE YIRW.

A Star reporter was given "private view"
of the display this morning, the curtains being
raised one by one, that he might get an idea Of
the results of Mr.. Suits labors. But only
partial idea of the display can be given. The
goods in the windows are practically cata-
logue of the contents of the store; each win
dow is a separate department, arranged with
exquisite taste, 80 as to bring out to the best
advantage the true textures and finish of the ar
ticles. The 11th-street front is done in light
tones. and the goods are mostly linens. cot
tons, woOlens. muslins. &c. The first window
on the north is filed with table linen, ar
ranged in back ground of three columns, the
center one presenting "A half-round surface
Napkins are everywherc-folded, fiat, and
rows of alternating white and colored goods
The next window contains handkerchiefs, of
linen and lace, finely embroidered and plain,
also draped over columns. Along piece of yell
low canton silk affords bit of warm coloring
ut the bottom of the window, aided by several
pieces of art pottery placed here and there
smllax festooned over the white goods gives a
pretty effect.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
rs BARRELS OF CORN
some
Household & Kitchen Furniture.

TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and un-
der. Cash. All sums over $40 credit of Six
Months will be given, purchaser giving ne
gotiahle note with approved security, payable
at the Bank of Charlestown, with interest from
date. No property to be removed until terms
are complied with. "a" Sale to commence at
10 {, o'clock. A :. NJ 1000 JOHN MYERS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26
Four Good Work Horses

SEVEN COWS.
three of them will calve by day of sale; Q
HElFERS. / BULL. 2 STEERS, two years old;
8 SHOATS, 9 SOWS with pig, Four-horse
Wagons Cart, Drill. Mower, Horse Hake,
Barshear Plows, 4 Double Shovel and Single
Shovel Plows. 3 Corn COvefers, 2 Harrows,
Gearing and Harness for six horses,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-02-26

D. Heflebower. Auct'r.
February 90. 1859. Esprit Fee. 81. 25.